Electrostatic Chucks Market Size and Forecasts (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trends, and Growth Opportunity Analysis

Coverage: Electrostatic Chucks Market covers analysis By Type (Coulomb Force Electrostatic Chuck, Johnsen Rahbek Force Electrostatic Chuck); Application (Semiconductor (LCD/CVD), Wireless Communication, Electronics, Medical Devices, Others) , and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South and Central America)

  • Report Code : TIPRE00022011
  • Category : Electronics and Semiconductor
  • No. of Pages : 150
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MARKET INTRODUCTION

One of the crucial components in the process of IC manufacturing is Electrostatic chuck. This chuck applies the concept of electrostatic absorption for clamping the wafer on its surface. Such chucks are utilized in many diverse applications, which includes conductor etch and dielectric etch. Rising demand of carrying, securing and correcting components like glass plates and wafers will create huge scope for growth of this market in the coming years.

MARKET DYNAMICS

Rapid digitization in developing countries, growing demand for LED lamps, smartphones, computers and TVs and benefits of electrostatic chucking with respect to mechanical chucking are the factors driving the growth of the Electrostatic Chucks Market. Latest technologies are revolutionizing the semiconductors industry, thus supplementing the market growth. A significant growth is anticipated in the demand for compound semiconductors required in defense, military and aerospace.

MARKET SCOPE

The "Global Electrostatic Chucks Market Analysis to 2031" is a specialized and in-depth study of the electrostatic chucks market with a special focus on the global market trend analysis. The report aims to provide an overview of electrostatic chucks market with detailed market segmentation by type, application and geography. The global electrostatic chucks market is expected to witness high growth during the forecast period. The report provides key statistics on the market status of the leading electrostatic chucks market players and offers key trends and opportunities in the electrostatic chucks market.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

The global electrostatic chucks market is segmented on the basis of type and application. On the basis of type, the market is segmented as coulomb force electrostatic chuck and johnsen rahbek force electrostatic chuck. On the basis of application, the market is segmented as semiconductor (LCD/CVD), wireless communication, electronics, medical devices and others.

REGIONAL FRAMEWORK

The report provides a detailed overview of the industry including both qualitative and quantitative information. It provides overview and forecast of the global electrostatic chucks market based on various segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from year 2021 to 2031 with respect to five major regions, namely; North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa (MEA) and South America. The electrostatic chucks market by each region is later sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The report covers analysis and forecast of 18 countries globally along with current trend and opportunities prevailing in the region.

The report analyzes factors affecting electrostatic chucks market from both demand and supply side and further evaluates market dynamics effecting the market during the forecast period i.e., drivers, restraints, opportunities, and future trend. The report also provides exhaustive PEST analysis for all five regions namely; North America, Europe, APAC, MEA and South America after evaluating political, economic, social and technological factors effecting the electrostatic chucks market in these regions.

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The report provides a detailed overview of the industry including both qualitative and quantitative information. It provides overview and forecast of the global electrostatic chucks market based on various segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from year 2021 to 2031 with respect to five major regions, namely; North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa (MEA) and South America. The electrostatic chucks market by each region is later sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The report covers analysis and forecast of 18 countries globally along with current trend and opportunities prevailing in the region.

The report analyzes factors affecting electrostatic chucks market from both demand and supply side and further evaluates market dynamics effecting the market during the forecast period i.e., drivers, restraints, opportunities, and future trend. The report also provides exhaustive PEST analysis for all five regions namely; North America, Europe, APAC, MEA and South America after evaluating political, economic, social and technological factors effecting the electrostatic chucks market in these regions.

MARKET PLAYERS

The reports cover key developments in the electrostatic chucks market as organic and inorganic growth strategies. Various companies are focusing on organic growth strategies such as product launches, product approvals and others such as patents and events. Inorganic growth strategies activities witnessed in the market were acquisitions, and partnership & collaborations. These activities have paved way for expansion of business and customer base of market players. The market players from electrostatic chucks market are anticipated to lucrative growth opportunities in the future with the rising demand for electrostatic chucks market. Below mentioned is the list of few companies engaged in the electrostatic chucks market.

The report also includes the profiles of key electrostatic chucks market companies along with their SWOT analysis and market strategies. In addition, the report focuses on leading industry players with information such as company profiles, components and services offered, financial information of last 3 years, key development in past five years.

  •   Entegris
  •   Krosaki Harima Corporation
  •   KYOCERA Corporation
  •   NGK INSULATORS, LTD.
  •   SEMCO TECHNOLOGIES
  •   SHINKO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES
  •   SUMITOMO OSAKA CEMENT Co.,Ltd.
  •   Technetics Group
  •   TOTO LTD.
  •   TSUKUBASEIKO Co,.Ltd.

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Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
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Regional Scope
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North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. SCOPE OF THE STUDY
1.2. THE INSIGHT PARTNERS RESEARCH REPORT GUIDANCE
1.3. MARKET SEGMENTATION
1.3.1 Electrostatic Chucks Market - By Type
1.3.2 Electrostatic Chucks Market - By Application
1.3.3 Electrostatic Chucks Market - By Region
1.3.3.1 By Country

2. KEY TAKEAWAYS

3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

4. ELECTROSTATIC CHUCKS MARKET LANDSCAPE
4.1. OVERVIEW
4.2. PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.2.1 Threat of Substitute
4.2.1 Threat of New Entrants
4.2.1 Competitive Rivalry
4.3. ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
4.4. EXPERT OPINIONS

5. ELECTROSTATIC CHUCKS MARKET - KEY MARKET DYNAMICS
5.1. KEY MARKET DRIVERS
5.2. KEY MARKET RESTRAINTS
5.3. KEY MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
5.4. FUTURE TRENDS
5.5. IMPACT ANALYSIS OF DRIVERS AND RESTRAINTS

6. ELECTROSTATIC CHUCKS MARKET - GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS
6.1. ELECTROSTATIC CHUCKS - GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
6.2. ELECTROSTATIC CHUCKS - GLOBAL MARKET AND FORECAST TO 2028
6.3. MARKET POSITIONING/MARKET SHARE

7. ELECTROSTATIC CHUCKS MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - TYPE
7.1. OVERVIEW
7.2. TYPE MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
7.3. COULOMB FORCE ELECTROSTATIC CHUCK
7.3.1. Overview
7.3.2. Coulomb Force Electrostatic Chuck Market Forecast and Analysis
7.4. JOHNSEN RAHBEK FORCE ELECTROSTATIC CHUCK
7.4.1. Overview
7.4.2. Johnsen Rahbek Force Electrostatic Chuck Market Forecast and Analysis
8. ELECTROSTATIC CHUCKS MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - APPLICATION
8.1. OVERVIEW
8.2. APPLICATION MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
8.3. SEMICONDUCTOR (LCD/CVD)
8.3.1. Overview
8.3.2. Semiconductor (LCD/CVD) Market Forecast and Analysis
8.4. WIRELESS COMMUNICATION
8.4.1. Overview
8.4.2. Wireless Communication Market Forecast and Analysis
8.5. ELECTRONICS
8.5.1. Overview
8.5.2. Electronics Market Forecast and Analysis
8.6. MEDICAL DEVICES
8.6.1. Overview
8.6.2. Medical Devices Market Forecast and Analysis
8.7. OTHERS
8.7.1. Overview
8.7.2. Others Market Forecast and Analysis

9. ELECTROSTATIC CHUCKS MARKET REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS
9.1. NORTH AMERICA
9.1.1 North America Electrostatic Chucks Market Overview
9.1.2 North America Electrostatic Chucks Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.1.3 North America Electrostatic Chucks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.1.4 North America Electrostatic Chucks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.1.5 North America Electrostatic Chucks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.1.5.1 United States Electrostatic Chucks Market
9.1.5.1.1 United States Electrostatic Chucks Market by Type
9.1.5.1.2 United States Electrostatic Chucks Market by Application
9.1.5.2 Canada Electrostatic Chucks Market
9.1.5.2.1 Canada Electrostatic Chucks Market by Type
9.1.5.2.2 Canada Electrostatic Chucks Market by Application
9.1.5.3 Mexico Electrostatic Chucks Market
9.1.5.3.1 Mexico Electrostatic Chucks Market by Type
9.1.5.3.2 Mexico Electrostatic Chucks Market by Application
9.2. EUROPE
9.2.1 Europe Electrostatic Chucks Market Overview
9.2.2 Europe Electrostatic Chucks Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.2.3 Europe Electrostatic Chucks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.2.4 Europe Electrostatic Chucks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.2.5 Europe Electrostatic Chucks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.2.5.1 Germany Electrostatic Chucks Market
9.2.5.1.1 Germany Electrostatic Chucks Market by Type
9.2.5.1.2 Germany Electrostatic Chucks Market by Application
9.2.5.2 France Electrostatic Chucks Market
9.2.5.2.1 France Electrostatic Chucks Market by Type
9.2.5.2.2 France Electrostatic Chucks Market by Application
9.2.5.3 Italy Electrostatic Chucks Market
9.2.5.3.1 Italy Electrostatic Chucks Market by Type
9.2.5.3.2 Italy Electrostatic Chucks Market by Application
9.2.5.4 United Kingdom Electrostatic Chucks Market
9.2.5.4.1 United Kingdom Electrostatic Chucks Market by Type
9.2.5.4.2 United Kingdom Electrostatic Chucks Market by Application
9.2.5.5 Russia Electrostatic Chucks Market
9.2.5.5.1 Russia Electrostatic Chucks Market by Type
9.2.5.5.2 Russia Electrostatic Chucks Market by Application
9.2.5.6 Rest of Europe Electrostatic Chucks Market
9.2.5.6.1 Rest of Europe Electrostatic Chucks Market by Type
9.2.5.6.2 Rest of Europe Electrostatic Chucks Market by Application
9.3. ASIA-PACIFIC
9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Electrostatic Chucks Market Overview
9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Electrostatic Chucks Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.3.3 Asia-Pacific Electrostatic Chucks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.3.4 Asia-Pacific Electrostatic Chucks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.3.5 Asia-Pacific Electrostatic Chucks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.3.5.1 Australia Electrostatic Chucks Market
9.3.5.1.1 Australia Electrostatic Chucks Market by Type
9.3.5.1.2 Australia Electrostatic Chucks Market by Application
9.3.5.2 China Electrostatic Chucks Market
9.3.5.2.1 China Electrostatic Chucks Market by Type
9.3.5.2.2 China Electrostatic Chucks Market by Application
9.3.5.3 India Electrostatic Chucks Market
9.3.5.3.1 India Electrostatic Chucks Market by Type
9.3.5.3.2 India Electrostatic Chucks Market by Application
9.3.5.4 Japan Electrostatic Chucks Market
9.3.5.4.1 Japan Electrostatic Chucks Market by Type
9.3.5.4.2 Japan Electrostatic Chucks Market by Application
9.3.5.5 South Korea Electrostatic Chucks Market
9.3.5.5.1 South Korea Electrostatic Chucks Market by Type
9.3.5.5.2 South Korea Electrostatic Chucks Market by Application
9.3.5.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific Electrostatic Chucks Market
9.3.5.6.1 Rest of Asia-Pacific Electrostatic Chucks Market by Type
9.3.5.6.2 Rest of Asia-Pacific Electrostatic Chucks Market by Application
9.4. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
9.4.1 Middle East and Africa Electrostatic Chucks Market Overview
9.4.2 Middle East and Africa Electrostatic Chucks Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.4.3 Middle East and Africa Electrostatic Chucks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.4.4 Middle East and Africa Electrostatic Chucks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.4.5 Middle East and Africa Electrostatic Chucks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.4.5.1 South Africa Electrostatic Chucks Market
9.4.5.1.1 South Africa Electrostatic Chucks Market by Type
9.4.5.1.2 South Africa Electrostatic Chucks Market by Application
9.4.5.2 Saudi Arabia Electrostatic Chucks Market
9.4.5.2.1 Saudi Arabia Electrostatic Chucks Market by Type
9.4.5.2.2 Saudi Arabia Electrostatic Chucks Market by Application
9.4.5.3 U.A.E Electrostatic Chucks Market
9.4.5.3.1 U.A.E Electrostatic Chucks Market by Type
9.4.5.3.2 U.A.E Electrostatic Chucks Market by Application
9.4.5.4 Rest of Middle East and Africa Electrostatic Chucks Market
9.4.5.4.1 Rest of Middle East and Africa Electrostatic Chucks Market by Type
9.4.5.4.2 Rest of Middle East and Africa Electrostatic Chucks Market by Application
9.5. SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA
9.5.1 South and Central America Electrostatic Chucks Market Overview
9.5.2 South and Central America Electrostatic Chucks Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.5.3 South and Central America Electrostatic Chucks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Type
9.5.4 South and Central America Electrostatic Chucks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
9.5.5 South and Central America Electrostatic Chucks Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.5.5.1 Brazil Electrostatic Chucks Market
9.5.5.1.1 Brazil Electrostatic Chucks Market by Type
9.5.5.1.2 Brazil Electrostatic Chucks Market by Application
9.5.5.2 Argentina Electrostatic Chucks Market
9.5.5.2.1 Argentina Electrostatic Chucks Market by Type
9.5.5.2.2 Argentina Electrostatic Chucks Market by Application
9.5.5.3 Rest of South and Central America Electrostatic Chucks Market
9.5.5.3.1 Rest of South and Central America Electrostatic Chucks Market by Type
9.5.5.3.2 Rest of South and Central America Electrostatic Chucks Market by Application

10. INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE
10.1. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
10.2. AGREEMENTS, COLLABORATIONS AND JOIN VENTURES
10.3. NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES
10.4. EXPANSIONS AND OTHER STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS

11. ELECTROSTATIC CHUCKS MARKET, KEY COMPANY PROFILES
11.1. ENTEGRIS
11.1.1. Key Facts
11.1.2. Business Description
11.1.3. Products and Services
11.1.4. Financial Overview
11.1.5. SWOT Analysis
11.1.6. Key Developments
11.2. KROSAKI HARIMA CORPORATION
11.2.1. Key Facts
11.2.2. Business Description
11.2.3. Products and Services
11.2.4. Financial Overview
11.2.5. SWOT Analysis
11.2.6. Key Developments
11.3. KYOCERA CORPORATION
11.3.1. Key Facts
11.3.2. Business Description
11.3.3. Products and Services
11.3.4. Financial Overview
11.3.5. SWOT Analysis
11.3.6. Key Developments
11.4. NGK INSULATORS, LTD.
11.4.1. Key Facts
11.4.2. Business Description
11.4.3. Products and Services
11.4.4. Financial Overview
11.4.5. SWOT Analysis
11.4.6. Key Developments
11.5. SEMCO TECHNOLOGIES
11.5.1. Key Facts
11.5.2. Business Description
11.5.3. Products and Services
11.5.4. Financial Overview
11.5.5. SWOT Analysis
11.5.6. Key Developments
11.6. SHINKO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES
11.6.1. Key Facts
11.6.2. Business Description
11.6.3. Products and Services
11.6.4. Financial Overview
11.6.5. SWOT Analysis
11.6.6. Key Developments
11.7. SUMITOMO OSAKA CEMENT CO.,LTD.
11.7.1. Key Facts
11.7.2. Business Description
11.7.3. Products and Services
11.7.4. Financial Overview
11.7.5. SWOT Analysis
11.7.6. Key Developments
11.8. TECHNETICS GROUP
11.8.1. Key Facts
11.8.2. Business Description
11.8.3. Products and Services
11.8.4. Financial Overview
11.8.5. SWOT Analysis
11.8.6. Key Developments
11.9. TOTO LTD.
11.9.1. Key Facts
11.9.2. Business Description
11.9.3. Products and Services
11.9.4. Financial Overview
11.9.5. SWOT Analysis
11.9.6. Key Developments
11.10. TSUKUBASEIKO CO,.LTD.
11.10.1. Key Facts
11.10.2. Business Description
11.10.3. Products and Services
11.10.4. Financial Overview
11.10.5. SWOT Analysis
11.10.6. Key Developments

12. APPENDIX
12.1. ABOUT THE INSIGHT PARTNERS
12.2. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
The List of Companies

1. Entegris
2. Krosaki Harima Corporation
3. KYOCERA Corporation
4. NGK INSULATORS, LTD.
5. SEMCO TECHNOLOGIES
6. SHINKO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES
7. SUMITOMO OSAKA CEMENT Co.,Ltd.
8. Technetics Group
9. TOTO LTD.
10. TSUKUBASEIKO Co,.Ltd.

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