印刷技術と装置の進歩

Abstract

This research service gives a detailed overview of some of the sub-technologies within the broader area of printing technology. It gives a comprehensive snapshot of some of the key technologies currently available, and it outlines some future application areas that hold immense promise. It also to a great extent the implications of funding, R&D and patents on the future outcome of these technologies.

Table of Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Scope & Methodology
  • Scope of the Research
  • Research Methodology
• Key Findings
  • Noteworthy Application Areas
  • Snapshot of Key Research Findings

2 TECHNOLOGY PRIMER

• Business Printing
  • Inkjet Printing
  • Laser Printing
• Commercial Printing
  • Pad Printing
  • Gravure Printing

3 PRINTING TECHNOLOGY/EQUIPMENT -- ADOPTION FACTORS

• Printing Technology -- Adoption Drivers
  • Technology Drivers
  • Technology Drivers--Continued
  • Other Adoption Drivers
  • Other Adoption Drivers--Continued
• Printing Technology Challenges
  • Technology Challenges
  • Other Challenges

4 IMPACTFUL RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE BUSINESS PRINTING DOMAIN

• Inkjet Printing
  • Controlling Drop Quantity and Quality
  • Innovative Ink Gel Technology
  • Scalable Printing Technology
• Laser Printing
  • Finer Toner
  • Personalizing the Printer

5 IMPACTFUL RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE COMMERCIAL PRINTING DOMAIN

• Gravure Printing
  • Dispensing Ink Accurately
  • Print-Dry-Cool
  • Reducing Ink Waste While Improving the Wetting Characteristics
• Inkjet Printing
  • Intelligent Interweaving to Reduce Banding
  • Fiery Controller
  • Piezoelectric Printhead Control
  • Microprint Head for ID Printing

6 ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL APPLICATION AREAS

• Software Developments
  • Software to Assist in Traceability
  • Rasterization Made Easy
• Inkjet Printing
  • Accurate Material Deposition
  • Drop Management

7 PATENT ANALYSIS; SWOT ANALYSIS; ANALYST INSIGHTS

• Assessment of Key Patents
  • Patents Granted
  • Patents Filed
  • Patent Analysis
• Analysis
  • Analyst Insights
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Funding and R&D Analysis
• Key Industry Participants
  • Key Industry Participants
  • Key Industry Participants--Continued

8 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

• Decision Support Database Tables
  • Business PC Installed Base--World (1999-2006)
  • Number of Manufacturing Establishments--North America (1999 - 2009)
  • Office Equipment Contribution to Electronics Industry--World (1999-2006)
  • Digital Camera Unit Shipment--North America (1999 - 2009)
  • Installed Base of Fax Machines--North America (1999-2009)