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Global Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market by Type (150V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators, 500V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators, 1000V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators), By Application (Semiconductor, Microelectronics, Nano-Technology, Others) And By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa), Forecast From 2022 To 2030-report

Global Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market by Type (150V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators, 500V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators, 1000V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators), By Application (Semiconductor, Microelectronics, Nano-Technology, Others) And By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa), Forecast From 2022 To 2030

Report ID: 152949 3300 Electronics & Semiconductor 377 241 Pages 4.9 (43)
                                          

Market Overview:


The global stack piezoelectric actuators market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The market growth can be attributed to the increasing demand for stack piezoelectric actuators in semiconductor, microelectronics, and nano-technology applications. In addition, the growing demand for stack piezoelectric actuators in medical devices and energy harvesting applications is also contributing to the growth of this market. However, high cost and limited availability of raw materials are restraining the growth of this market.


Global Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Industry Outlook


Product Definition:


Stack Piezoelectric Actuators are a type of piezoelectric actuator that uses multiple actuators in series to create a larger force or displacement. This type of actuator is often used in high-force applications, such as robotics and biomedical devices.


150V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators:


150V STAP actuators are piezoelectric, which is made from silicon and quartz. It has a wide range of applications in the semiconductor industry such as wafer handling, clean room technology, high-volume manufacturing processes and material handling. 150V STAP actuators have advantages over other technologies such as low power consumption & heat generation during operation and no moving parts to wear out or break down.


500V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators:


500V STAP actuators are used in stack piezoelectric actuators. 500V STAP actuator is a high voltage, low power source that provides an advantage of both electrostatic and electromagnetic sources. It has the ability to produce rapid actuation at low weight making it ideal for applications such as display panels, scanners, printers and copiers among others.


Application Insights:


The others application segment includes medical, aerospace & defense, and packaging. In 2017, the microelectronics held the largest market share in terms of revenue as well as volume. The growth can be attributed to increasing demand for high-tech products from various end-use industries such as consumer electronics, automotive electronics and medical equipment.


Semiconductor is expected to be the fastest growing application segment over the forecast period owing to rising demand for stack actuators from various semiconductor manufacturers including Renesas Electronics Corporation (Japan), Infineon Technologies AG (Germany), National Semiconductor Corporation (U.S.), Microchip Technology Inc. (U.S.), STMicroelectronics Nva Ltd.(Taiwan), ASE Electronics GmbH(Germany) Honeywell International Inc.(U.S.) and Mitsubishi Electric Corp.(Japan).


Regional Analysis:


Asia Pacific region dominated the global market in 2017 and is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period. The growth can be attributed to rising investments by foreign players for manufacturing semiconductors on a large scale in China, India, South Korea, and Taiwan. In addition, favorable government policies such as “Make in India” initiative by the Indian government are expected to create ample opportunities for foreign investors as it will provide an opportunity for domestic manufacturers to export their products globally thereby driving regional demand.


The European market is anticipated to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to increasing research & development activities related with piezoelectric materials used across various industries including aerospace & defense, automotive etc.


Growth Factors:


  • Increasing demand for stack piezoelectric actuators in the automotive industry for power window regulators, sunroofs, and seat adjustment systems.
  • Growing demand from the medical device industry for implantable devices, drug delivery systems, and surgical instruments.
  • Increasing use of stack piezoelectric actuators in consumer electronics products such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
  • Rising demand from the aerospace and defense industries for aircraft control surfaces, missile guidance systems, and sonar arrays.

Scope Of The Report

Report Attributes

Report Details

Report Title

Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Research Report

By Type

150V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators, 500V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators, 1000V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators

By Application

Semiconductor, Microelectronics, Nano-Technology, Others

By Companies

Omega, NEC, AKA Optics, Steminc, Piezo Systems Inc, PiezoDrive, Kinetic Ceramics Inc., Noliac, PI Ceramic GmbH, Smart Material Corp., APC International Ltd., Sinocera Piezotronics, TDK, IVEK Corporation

Regions Covered

North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA

Base Year

2021

Historical Year

2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)

Forecast Year

2030

Number of Pages

241

Number of Tables & Figures

169

Customization Available

Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.


Global Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Report Segments:

The global Stack Piezoelectric Actuators market is segmented on the basis of:

Types

150V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators, 500V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators, 1000V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators

The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.

Applications

Semiconductor, Microelectronics, Nano-Technology, Others

The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.

Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:

  1. Omega
  2. NEC
  3. AKA Optics
  4. Steminc
  5. Piezo Systems Inc
  6. PiezoDrive
  7. Kinetic Ceramics Inc.
  8. Noliac
  9. PI Ceramic GmbH
  10. Smart Material Corp.
  11. APC International Ltd.
  12. Sinocera Piezotronics
  13. TDK
  14. IVEK Corporation

Global Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Overview


Highlights of The Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Report:

  1. The market structure and projections for the coming years.
  2. Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
  3. Historical data and forecast.
  4. Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
  5. Developments and trends in the market.
  6. By Type:

    1. 150V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators
    2. 500V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators
    3. 1000V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators
  1. By Application:

    1. Semiconductor
    2. Microelectronics
    3. Nano-Technology
    4. Others
  1. Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
  2. Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
  3. Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
  4. Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.

We have studied the Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.

Regional Analysis

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Middle East & Africa
  • Latin America

Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.

The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.

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Global Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Statistics

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  1. Includes a Chapter on the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic On the Market
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  7. In-depth Insights On the Market Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Threats
  8. Customization of the Report Available

Frequently Asked Questions?


Stack piezoelectric actuators are a type of electric actuator that uses stacks of piezoelectric materials to generate motion. The stack is typically made up of several thin sheets of Piezo material sandwiched between two electrodes. When voltage is applied, the stack can flex and move due to the Piezo materials' ability to store and release energy in response to an applied force.

Some of the major players in the stack piezoelectric actuators market are Omega, NEC, AKA Optics, Steminc, Piezo Systems Inc, PiezoDrive, Kinetic Ceramics Inc., Noliac, PI Ceramic GmbH, Smart Material Corp., APC International Ltd., Sinocera Piezotronics, TDK, IVEK Corporation.

The stack piezoelectric actuators market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%.

                                            
1. Executive Summary

2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used

3. Research Methodology

4. Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Overview
   4.1. Introduction
      4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
      4.1.2. Market Definition
   4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
      4.2.1. Industry Outlook
   4.3. Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Dynamics
      4.3.1. Market Drivers
      4.3.2. Market Restraints
      4.3.3. Opportunity
      4.3.4. Market Trends
   4.4. Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market - Supply Chain
   4.5. Global Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Forecast
      4.5.1. Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
      4.5.2. Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Size (000’ Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
      4.5.3. Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Absolute $ Opportunity

5. Global Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
   5.1. Market Trends
   5.2. Introduction
      5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
      5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
   5.3. Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
      5.3.1. 150V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators
      5.3.2. 500V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators
      5.3.3. 1000V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators
   5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
   5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Type

6. Global Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Analysis and Forecast by Application
   6.1. Market Trends
   6.2. Introduction
      6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
      6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
   6.3. Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
      6.3.1. Semiconductor
      6.3.2. Microelectronics
      6.3.3. Nano-Technology
      6.3.4. Others
   6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Application
   6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Application

7. Global Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Analysis and Forecast by Sales Channel
   7.1. Market Trends
   7.2. Introduction
      7.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Sales Channel 
      7.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Sales Channel
   7.3. Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Size and Volume Forecast by Sales Channel 
      7.3.1. Manufacturer/Distributor/Service Provider
      7.3.2. Aftermarket
   7.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Sales Channel
   7.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Sales Channel

8. Global Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
   8.1. Market Trends
   8.2. Introduction
      8.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
      8.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
   8.3. Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
      8.3.1. North America
      8.3.2. Latin America
      8.3.3. Europe
      8.3.4. Asia Pacific
      8.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
   8.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
   8.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
   8.6. Global Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026

9. North America Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Analysis and Forecast
   9.1. Introduction
      9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
      9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
   9.2. North America Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
      9.2.1. U.S.
      9.2.2. Canada
   9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
   9.4. North America Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
      9.4.1. Semiconductor
      9.4.2. Microelectronics
      9.4.3. Nano-Technology
      9.4.4. Others
   9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
   9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
   9.7. North America Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
      9.7.1. 150V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators
      9.7.2. 500V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators
      9.7.3. 1000V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators
   9.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
   9.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
   9.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
      9.10.1. By Country
      9.10.2. By Product Type
      9.10.3. By Application
      9.10.4. By Sales Channel
   9.11. North America Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026

10. Latin America Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Analysis and Forecast
   10.1. Introduction
      10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
      10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
      10.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
   10.2. Latin America Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
      10.2.1. Brazil
      10.2.2. Mexico
      10.2.3. Rest of Latin America
   10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
   10.4. Latin America Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
      10.4.1. Semiconductor
      10.4.2. Microelectronics
      10.4.3. Nano-Technology
      10.4.4. Others
   10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
   10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
   10.7. Latin America Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
      10.7.1. 150V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators
      10.7.2. 500V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators
      10.7.3. 1000V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators
   10.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
   10.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
   10.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
      10.10.1. By Country
      10.10.2. By Product Type
      10.10.3. By Application
      10.10.4. By Sales Channel
   10.11. Latin America Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026

11. Europe Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Analysis and Forecast
   11.1. Introduction
      11.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
      11.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
      11.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
   11.2. Europe Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
      11.2.1. Germany
      11.2.2. France
      11.2.3. Italy
      11.2.4. U.K.
      11.2.5. Spain
      11.2.6. Russia
      11.2.7. Rest of Europe
   11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
   11.4. Europe Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
      11.4.1. Semiconductor
      11.4.2. Microelectronics
      11.4.3. Nano-Technology
      11.4.4. Others
   11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
   11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
   11.7. Europe Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
      11.7.1. 150V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators
      11.7.2. 500V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators
      11.7.3. 1000V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators
   11.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
   11.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
   11.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
      11.10.1. By Country
      11.10.2. By Product Type
      11.10.3. By Application
      11.10.4. By Sales Channel
   11.11. Europe Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Demand Share, 2019-2026

12. Asia Pacific Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Analysis and Forecast
   12.1. Introduction
      12.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
      12.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
      12.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
   12.2. Asia Pacific Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
      12.2.1. China
      12.2.2. Japan
      12.2.3. South Korea
      12.2.4. India
      12.2.5. Australia
      12.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
   12.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
   12.4. Asia Pacific Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
      12.4.1. Semiconductor
      12.4.2. Microelectronics
      12.4.3. Nano-Technology
      12.4.4. Others
   12.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
   12.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
   12.7. Asia Pacific Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
      12.7.1. 150V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators
      12.7.2. 500V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators
      12.7.3. 1000V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators
   12.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
   12.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
   12.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
      12.10.1. By Country
      12.10.2. By Product Type
      12.10.3. By Application
      12.10.4. By Sales Channel
   12.11. Asia Pacific Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Demand Share, 2019-2026

13. Middle East & Africa Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Analysis and Forecast
   13.1. Introduction
      13.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
      13.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
      13.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
   13.2. Middle East & Africa Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
      13.2.1. Saudi Arabia
      13.2.2. South Africa
      13.2.3. UAE
      13.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
   13.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
   13.4. Middle East & Africa Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
      13.4.1. Semiconductor
      13.4.2. Microelectronics
      13.4.3. Nano-Technology
      13.4.4. Others
   13.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
   13.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
   13.7. Middle East & Africa Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
      13.7.1. 150V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators
      13.7.2. 500V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators
      13.7.3. 1000V Stack Piezoelectric Actuators
   13.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
   13.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
   13.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
      13.10.1. By Country
      13.10.2. By Product Type
      13.10.3. By Application
      13.10.4. By Sales Channel
   13.11. Middle East & Africa Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Demand Share, 2019-2026

14. Competition Landscape
   14.1. Global Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market: Market Share Analysis
   14.2. Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Distributors and Customers
   14.3. Stack Piezoelectric Actuators Market: Competitive Dashboard
   14.4. Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy) 
      14.4.1. Omega
         14.4.1.1. Overview
         14.4.1.2. Financials
         14.4.1.3. Developments
         14.4.1.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.2. NEC
         14.4.2.1. Overview
         14.4.2.2. Financials
         14.4.2.3. Developments
         14.4.2.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.3. AKA Optics
         14.4.3.1. Overview
         14.4.3.2. Financials
         14.4.3.3. Developments
         14.4.3.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.4. Steminc
         14.4.4.1. Overview
         14.4.4.2. Financials
         14.4.4.3. Developments
         14.4.4.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.5. Piezo Systems Inc
         14.4.5.1. Overview
         14.4.5.2. Financials
         14.4.5.3. Developments
         14.4.5.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.6. PiezoDrive
         14.4.6.1. Overview
         14.4.6.2. Financials
         14.4.6.3. Developments
         14.4.6.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.7. Kinetic Ceramics Inc.
         14.4.7.1. Overview
         14.4.7.2. Financials
         14.4.7.3. Developments
         14.4.7.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.8. Noliac
         14.4.8.1. Overview
         14.4.8.2. Financials
         14.4.8.3. Developments
         14.4.8.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.9. PI Ceramic GmbH
         14.4.9.1. Overview
         14.4.9.2. Financials
         14.4.9.3. Developments
         14.4.9.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.10. Smart Material Corp.
         14.4.10.1. Overview
         14.4.10.2. Financials
         14.4.10.3. Developments
         14.4.10.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.11. APC International Ltd.
         14.4.11.1. Overview
         14.4.11.2. Financials
         14.4.11.3. Developments
         14.4.11.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.12. Sinocera Piezotronics
         14.4.12.1. Overview
         14.4.12.2. Financials
         14.4.12.3. Developments
         14.4.12.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.13. TDK
         14.4.13.1. Overview
         14.4.13.2. Financials
         14.4.13.3. Developments
         14.4.13.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.14. IVEK Corporation
         14.4.14.1. Overview
         14.4.14.2. Financials
         14.4.14.3. Developments
         14.4.14.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.15. COMPANY 15
         14.4.15.1. Overview
         14.4.15.2. Financials
         14.4.15.3. Developments
         14.4.15.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.16. COMPANY 16
         14.4.16.1. Overview
         14.4.16.2. Financials
         14.4.16.3. Developments
         14.4.16.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.17. COMPANY 17
         14.4.17.1. Overview
         14.4.17.2. Financials
         14.4.17.3. Developments
         14.4.17.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.18. COMPANY 18
         14.4.18.1. Overview
         14.4.18.2. Financials
         14.4.18.3. Developments
         14.4.18.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.19. COMPANY 19
         14.4.19.1. Overview
         14.4.19.2. Financials
         14.4.19.3. Developments
         14.4.19.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.20. COMPANY 20
         14.4.20.1. Overview
         14.4.20.2. Financials
         14.4.20.3. Developments
         14.4.20.4. Strategic Outlook

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