Microelectronics
In this modern era, the disruptiveness of technology innovations in the consumer electronics sector is fast-paced and the innovations are becoming easily accessible and affordable. The growing consumer needs, the emergence of many new start-ups, IP infringement issues, and strong competition are forcing manufacturers to innovate and continuously asses growth opportunities. The Microelectronics cluster of the TechCasting group offer services that support various stakeholders in the consumer electronics value chain in their growth strategy initiatives.
The cluster offers syndicated research and custom consulting services which enable organizations to identify, assess, and evaluate strategies to sustain the market competition and increase their profit margins. Our services also include interactive briefings and growth workshops.
Value Proposition
Key Questions of Clients
Whom should I partner with?
What is the National Roadmap and what are the best practices adopted by other countries?
What are the R&D areas I should focus on?
What is the opportunity for the technology in 5 to 10 years?
What are the attractive markets for my technology?
What are the technologies I should invest in?
Who are my competitors and what are they doing unique?
Which region should I gain entry?
Engagement Types
- Assessment of R&D portfolio
- R&D management
- IP Consulting
- Technology investment Opportunities
- Evaluation of funding initiatives
- Merger and acquisition opportunities
- Identification of strategic alliance partners
- Technology Roadmap
- Market Opportunity analysis
- Competitive intelligence
- Evaluation of nation innovation indicators and country’s best practices
- Technology and patent valuation
- Business model innovation
Case Studies
A Major Electronics Company in Asia Pacific
Assessment of Patent Landscape; Competitor Bench-marking; Evaluation of Partners
The Challenge
A key company in the Asia Pacific wanted to assess film technology for emerging electronics technology through patent landscape assessment, competitor intelligence and partner for collaboration.
Project Objectives
- Patent landscape assessment/patent analysis
- Competitor benchmarking
- Evaluation of potential partners for collaboration
- Technology trends
Our Approach and Work
Frost & Sullivan conducted interviews with organizations working on film technology for the electronics technology, firstly to understand the trends and positioning of the competitors in the market under evaluation. This section also suggested partners for the technology. A patent analysis was performed, organizations involved in similar technology being suggested as potential partners in developing a technological ecosystem.
Outcome and Business Impact
Frost & Sullivan delivered a detailed report describing technology/market trends, applications, competitor profile, and potential partners for collaboration for technology/product development.
One of the Emerging Economies
Assessment of National Innovation Ecosystem, Policy Formulation
The Challenge
One of the governmental agencies involved in national transformation programs identified that their nation was not in line with other emerging economies and was not scaling as per the existing roadmap.
Project Objectives
The governmental agency commisioned Frost & Sullivan to undertake a study of national importance wherein the consultant was expected to understand and evaluate the innovation roadmaps, plans, policies, programs, trends along with certain targeted nations. Post evaluation, Frost & Sullivan was supposed to assess and reformulate policies, revamp innovation ecosystem, design a mid-term strategic vision.
Our Approach and Work
- Frost & Sullivan offered the client a list of top emerging economies in the proposal phase after preliminary analysis, with the objective of eventually conducting a comparative study of the National Innovation System.
- Frost & Sullivan approached the project objective of national competitiveness assessment using the double diamond analysis to identify and evaluate best practices in innovation – research & development, commercialization.
- Frost & Sullivan came up with an innovative entrepreneurial model, devised a new funding model, innovation ecosystem and planned development of new clusters.
- Frost & Sullivan also assessed policies, programs, grants etc and suggested modifications in existing policies by identifying policy loopholes and evaluation against best practices.
Outcome and Business Impact
- Economic upliftment resulting from suggested changes in the National Innovation System.
- Identification of best practicves for research, development and commercialization.
- Implementation of policies with suggested changes. These aim towards innovative entrepreneurship.
- Identification of local talent pool towards successful launch of national transofrmation programs.
A Major European R&D Organization sought to identify opportunities for an in-house developed novel monolithic MEMS and IC integration platform
Business Opportunities for a Monolithic MEMS and IC Platform: Strategic Evaluation
The Challenge
The project also involved analyzing key global developments related to Pre & Post CMOS processes, Wafer-level integrations, through Silicon-Vias and 3D integration of ICs and MEMS.
Project Objectives
Identified key stakeholders who are involved or strategically interested in pursuing a monolithic integration of MEMS and IC processes.
Analyze global emerging technology trends related to hybrid and monolithic integration. Identify technology and market challenges as well as drivers for the new technology.
Our Approach and Work
- Frost & Sullivan conducted primary research with industry experts, stakeholders, and leading researchers. A comprehensive patent and literature review was carried out to develop the study.
- Frost & Sullivan also conducted SWOT and stakeholder analysis for the monolithic MEMS and IC platform.
- The recommendations on the commercial viability of the platforms as well as possible commercial collaborators were highlighted.
Outcome and Business Impact
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- Frost & Sullivan team analyzed several CMOS and MEMS foundries on six different key metrics for partnership evaluation.
- The novel technologies challenges and advantages were identified and were discussed with the stakeholders. An analysis was carried out which provided a clear set of recommendations based on the findings. A final report was delivered outlining the findings.
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- GaNtronics: R&D Portfolio and Opportunity Analysis
- Emerging Technology Opportunities for Maritime Autonomous Ships
- Opportunities of MicroLED revolutionizing the Display industry
- Growth Opportunities for Polymeric Materials
- 2020 Technology Convergence Scenarios
- Emerging Technology Opportunities of 5G Chipsets
- Role of 5G Communication revolutionizing Industrial Internet of Things
- Impact Assessment of Polymers in the Electronics Industry
- Future of Microelectronics in the Retail Sector
- Opportunities of Autonomous Delivery Robots in Warehouse Management
- Emerging Opportunities of Quantum Technologies in Electronics Industry
- Disruptive Opportunities for Data Storage Technologies
- Expanding Applications for Additive Manufacturing: The Road Ahead
- Antenna Technology: Application and Opportunity Assessment
- Image Sensors: R&D Portfolio and Opportunity Analysis
- Advancements in Automotive Electronics
- Thermoconductive Adhesives–Technology Impact Analysis
- Neural Networks: Key Business Applications and Benefits
- Technology Convergence Impacting Oil and Gas Sector
- Impact Assessment of Automation in the Indian Manufacturing sector
- Technology Breakthroughs in Antimicrobial Textiles
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- Electronics Manufacturing: Global Opportunity Analysis
- Technological Advances in Gastrointestinal Imaging and Diagnosis
- Innovations in Sensors for CUI and Structural Monitoring Applications
- Emerging Opportunities for Nanoemulsions
- Free-Space Optics and Visible Light Communication: R&D Portfolio and Opportunity Analysis
- Sensor Innovations Driving IoT: Opportunity Analysis
- Semiconductor Lithography: Opportunity Assessment for Advanced Electronics
- Sensors for Homeland Security: Global Opportunity Assessment
- Embedded Metrology Transforming Factories
- Intelligent Automation Technologies Transforming Industrial Manufacturing
- Opportunities Assessment of Artificial Intelligence in Consumer Electronics
- Advancements in Sensors for Robotics
- Impact Assessment of Robotics in the Logistics Sector
- Emerging Opportunities for Aerogels
- Opportunities for Sensors in Digital Farming
- Metal Foams–Technology Opportunity Assessment
- Disruptive Technologies in Digital Health
- HealthWear Enabling Continuous Monitoring and Remote Therapies
- Assessment of Electronics, Sensors, and Manufacturing Start-up Ecosystem in India
- Sensor Innovations Transforming Healthcare Sector
- Drones: R&D Portfolio and Opportunity Analysis
- Opportunity Assessment of Graphene Oxide
- Medical Device Innovations Furthering FemTech
- Flexible Hybrid Electronics: R&D Portfolio and Opportunity Analysis
- Breakthrough Sensor Innovations in L4 and L5 Autonomous Driving
- Nanomanufacturing: Global Impact Assessment
- 2019 Technology Convergence Scenarios
- Technology Convergence Driving Smart Home Automation
- VCSEL Technology: Impact and Opportunity Assessment
- Disruptive Innovations Powering Smart Buildings
- Compound Semiconductor: Roadmapping and Impact Assessment
- Technology Convergence Transforming E-textiles
- Technologies in Power Transmission and Distribution
- Quantum Computing – R&D Portfolio Analysis and Roadmapping
- Technologies with High Funding: Impact Assessment and Growth Opportunities
- Robotic Exoskeletons: Roadmapping and Impact Analysis
- Redefining the Future of Mobility with Blockchain
- Advancements in Wireless Communications for Transportation
- Incisionless Surgeries: Envisioning The Future of Surgical Technology
- Metal 3D Printing Revolutionizing Modern Manufacturing
- Big Area Additive Manufacturing: Technology Adoption Assessment
- Autonomous Vehicles Application Landscape and Opportunity Assessment
- Emerging Opportunities for Conductive Polymers
- Emerging Opportunities for Quantum Dots
- Technology Breakthroughs in Zero-Friction Coatings
- Emerging innovations in India
- Digital Innovations Creating an Immersive Environment for Health Monitoring
- Emerging Technologies in Printing
- Technology Convergence Enabling Future of Digital Work
- Future of 3Rs: Impact of Visualization Technologies in Manufacturing
- Breakthrough Innovations in Power Semiconductors
- Sensor Innovations Driving Future of Aerospace and Defense
- Disruptive Opportunities for Cobots in Manufacturing
- Micro-LED R&D Portfolio Analysis and Roadmapping
- Reimagining Healthcare Delivery: Impact of Gamification and Patient Engagement
- Organ-on-a-chip Innovations Fueling Drug Screening Applications
- Internet of Medical Things Enabling Hospitals of the Future
- Technology Impact Assessment of Micro Energy Harvesting
- Developments in Photonic Integrated Circuits
- Breakthrough Innovations in PoC Diagnostics for Smart Healthcare
- 2018 Top Technologies in Microelectronics
- ICT Technologies Transfoming the Future of Automotive Sector
- Healthcare Innovations in Emerging Economies
- Sensor Innovations Transforming Industry 4.0
- Robotic Technologies for Defense
- Innovations in Structural Electronics
- Intelligent Sensors for Connected Home Appliances
- Emerging Sensor Technologies Transforming Medical Diagnostics
- Technology Convergence Enabling Retail Process Automation
- Technologies Impacting the Future of Korea
- Technologies Impacting the Future of Cybersecurity
- Future of Transistor Technology
- Unraveling The Chinese Innovation Puzzle
- Technologies Enabling Super-resolution Biomedical Imaging
- Innovations Impacting Industrial Sensing
- Technology Roadmapping of Micro-LED Displays
- Innovations Empowering Social Robots
- Future Wearables in Healthcare – R&D Portfolio Areas and Technology Roadmapping
- Technologies Impacting the Future of Smart Cities
- Emerging Opportunities for Self-Healing Materials
- AI and Big Data Technologies Transforming Financial Services
- Emerging Innovations in Adhesive Technologies
- Image Guidance and Navigation Technologies for Robotic Surgery
- Impact of Visible Light Communication (VLC) Technology
- Data Storage Technologies of the Future
- Advanced Safety Technologies Empowering Mobility
- Technologies Enabling Intelligent Robotics
- IIoT Driving Manufacturing Innovations
- Rapid Charging Technology Empowering Small-Scale Electronics
- Emerging Robotic Technologies for Marine Applications
- Emerging Technologies for Defense
- Innovations in Smart Sensors
- Vehicle-to-Everything Technologies for Connected Cars
- The Emerging Global Marketplace for Intellectual Property (IP)
- Technologies Driving Clinical Trial Management
- Future of Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting
- Wearable Technologies for Industrial Applications
- Technology Advancements Shaping Big Data Progress
- Innovations in Silicon Photonics
- Cyber Security Innovations in the Connected World
- Innovations in Automotive Sensors
- Top Technologies in Microelectronics, 2017
- The Future of Bionics
- Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) Revolutionizing Healthcare
- Developments in Screenless Displays
- Manufacturing Innovations for Flexible Electronics
- Emerging Technologies Stimulating the Future of Agriculture
- Future Opportunites for 3D Integrated Circuits
- Innovations in Implantable Electronics
- Funding Analysis of Emerging Microelectronics Technologies
- Innovations in Materials for Flexible Electronics
- Home Security: Technology Assessment and Concerns
- Impact Assessment of Terahertz Technologies
- Innovations in Consumer Robotics
- Next Generation Sensors for Wearables and Smart Phones
- Developments in Transparent Electronics
- Technologies Impacting the Future of the Aerospace and Defense Sector
- Technologies Impacting the Future of the Energy Sector
- Disruptive Technologies Powering New Age Consumer Electronics
- Innovations in Low-Power Electronics
- OLED Lighting – Global Challenges and R&D Focus Areas
- Innovations in Flexible Batteries
- Innovations in Smart Lighting
- Opportunities for 2D Materials in Semiconductor Industry
- Brain Computer Interface (BCI) Opportunities
- Atomic Electronics Transforming Consumer Electronics Sector
- Capacitive Sensing: Disruptive Opportunities in Key Sectors
- Key Technologies Impacting the Future of Healthcare Industry
- Top 10 Technologies Impacting the Future of Automotive Market
- Emerging Applications of Nanocellulose Technology
- Top Technologies in Microelectronics, 2016
- Technology Advancements in Ionic Liquids
- Anodizing Processes – Emerging Opportunities Outlook
- Advances in Medical Manufacturing
- Innovations in Wastewater Treatment and Its Impact on Key Sectors
- Impact of Wireless Charging Technology Advances in Consumer and Automotive Sectors
- Technology Advances Shaping Future of Food Security
- Micro- and Nanobots Emerging Opportunities
- Innovations in High Power Electronics Impacting Key Sectors
- Technology Innovations Enabling Visible Light Communication
- Material Technologies Enabling NVH Reduction
- Technology Convergence Enabling Precision Agriculture
- Contact-Free Monitoring – Enabling Technologies & Emerging Opportunities
- Additive Manufacturing – Technologies for Emerging Applications
- Emerging Thermal Barrier Coating Technologies in Turbines
- Technology Innovations Empowering Low Emission Vehicles
- Innovations in Water Production and Its Impact on Key Sectors
- Additive Manufacturing Technology Innovations Impacting Automotive Sector
- Insights for CFOs betting on Intellectual Property
- Global Review of Intellectual Property (IP) Funds
- Electro-Optical/Infrared Systems – Technology Trends Impacting Military and Aerospace Sectors
- Impact of Gamification in Key Industries
- Futuristic Outlook of Wearable Technology in Key Applications
- Design-driven Innovation – Impact on Consumer Market
- Next Generation Catalysts- Impact Assessment in Oil & Gas Sectors
- Technology Innovations Impacting Future of Industrial Automation
- 2015 Technology Convergence Scenarios
- Impact of Quantum Dots in Consumer Electronics
- Low Temperature Coatings for Industrial Applications
- Technology Advances Empowering Microgrids
- 3D Display Technology Innovations Impacting Consumer Sector
- Beyond ITO – Materials for Next Generation Consumer Electronics
- Energy Harvesting Innovations Disrupting Key Applications
- Impact of Data Storage Technologies in Key Sectors
- Breakthrough Technologies Enabling Food Safety
- Technology Innovations Impacting Connected Living
- Super Hi Vision – Impact in Key Applications
- Technology Trends Impacting Low Carbon Manufacturing
- Bioacoustics Sensing – Prospective Opportunities in Key Sectors
- Technology Innovations Empowering Airport Security
- Technology Innovations Enabling Manufacturing of Fuel Efficient & Low Noise Aircrafts
- Impact of Sensory Tracking Technology in Consumer Electronics Sector
- 2015 Top Technologies in Microelectronics
- Millimeter Wave Technology: Impact in Key Applications
- 2015 Top Technologies in Advanced Manufacturing and Automation
- 2015 Top Technologies in Sensors & Control
- Structural Health Monitoring – Impact of Technology Innovations and Emerging Opportunities
- Future of Smart Banking
- 3D Bioprinting: Transforming The Future of Healthcare Sector
- Impact Assessment of Graphene in Key Sectors
- Innovations in Emerging Economies – Latin America
- OLED Technology – 9 Dimensional Assessment
- Technology Innovations in Non-Vascular Stents
- Advances in Photonic Materials
- Impact of Photonic Materials in Key Applications
- Technology Convergence Enabling Smart Factories
- Technologies Empowering the Smarter Workplace
- 3D Printing Technology – 9 Dimensional Assessment
- Breakthrough Innovations in Optoelectronics
- 3D Imaging Technology – 9 Dimensional Assessment
- Impact Assessment of 3D Printing Materials in Key Applications
- Innovations in Emerging Economies – Southeast Asia
- Innovations in Unmanned Vehicles – Land, Air, Sea
- Innovations in Nanomanufacturing
- Impact of Bioadhesives in Key Sectors
- Touchless Sensors Technology – 9 Dimensional Assessment
- Advances in Bioadhesive Technologies
- Polymer Chameleons – 9 Dimensional Assessment
- Internet of Things (IoT) – Disruptive Opportunities in Key Sectors
- Emerging Trends in Neuromodulators
- Ambient Intelligence – Visionary Outlook
- Impact Assessment of Smart Packaging in Healthcare, Electronics and Energy
- Technology Breakthroughs in Spinal Implants
- Sensor Technology Innovations Enabling Quantified-Self
- Radical Innovations Based on Brain Computer Interface(BCI)
- Innovations in Emerging Economies – India
- Technologies Enabling the Cockpit of the future (Technical Insight)
- Technologies Enabling Home Medical Devices and Integrated Care Systems
- Advances in 4D Printing
- Innovations in Cloud Robotics
- Printed Sensors Technology – 9 Dimensional Assessment
- Impact of Natural Language Processing in Key Applications
- Advances in Production Technologies for Green Vehicles – Technical Insights
- Top Technologies in Information and Communication Technologies
- Advanced Materials Enabling 3D Printing
- Top Technologies in Sensors and Control
- Top Technologies in Advanced Manufacturing and Automation
- Top Technologies in Microelectronics
- Innovations in Bionics
- Global Intellectual Property (IP) Markets
- Printed Displays and Lighting Technology – 9 Dimensional Assessment
- Payments in the Digital Future
- Technology Competitiveness of Knowledge-Based Economies
- Technologies for Governance of Emerging Economies
- National Innovation Ecosystems (Healthcare, CMF, Energy)
- Next Generation Power Management for Electronic Devices
- Innovations in Energy Harvesting Technologies
- National Innovation Ecosystems (IT and Electronics)
- Innovations in Gesture and Speech Recognition for Consumer Electronics
- Breakthroughs in Sensor Fusion
- Innovations in Encapsulation Technologies for Printed Electronics
- Innovative Applications of Touch Technologies
- Innovations in Biometrics for Consumer Electronics
- Technologies for Sustainability
- Human Life on a Smarter Planet
- Innovations in OLEDs for Consumer Electronics
- Next Generation Processors and Controllers for Consumer Electronics
- Technologies for Digital Education
- Top Technologies in Microelectronics — 2013
- Developments in Solid State Lighting: Nine Pronged Technology Evaluation
- Advances in Power Electronics Enabling Future Smart Grid
- Emerging Applications of Biochips
- Opportunities for Quantum Dot Display and Lighting
- Developments in Image Sensors
- Miniaturized Devices and Microfluidics for Process Control
- Opportunities for Wireless Power Transmission: Consumer Electronics
- Key Developments in Magnetic Field Sensors
- Developments in Near Field Communication
- BioMEMS: Impact on Healthcare
- Advances In Graphene Technologies
- Top Technologies in Microelectronics
- Advances in Micro-Manufacturing Technologies
- Next-generation Data Storage Technologies: R&D Portfolio Analysis
- Emerging Opportunities of Low Power ICs and RF Technologies
- Growth Opportunities of Photonic Integrated Circuits
- Emerging Semiconductor Fabrication Technologies
- Millimeter Wave communication: Technology Market Penetration and Roadmapping
- Technology Advancements Enabling HUDs for Autonomous Vehicles
- MicroLED:R&D Portfolio Assessment and Growth opportunities
- VCSEL: Technology Benchmarking and Stakeholder Analysis
- AI Accelerators: Technology Market Penetration and Roadmapping
- Emerging Opportunities in Power Electronics
- Growth Opportunities for Programmable Logic Devices
- System-on chip: R&D Portfolio Analysis
The TechCasting group offers a suite of strategic services ranging from a continuous flow of forward-looking intelligence on emerging technologies and new age innovations, interactivity with technology and industry experts, bespoke strategy consulting on technology investments, roadmaps, IP landscapes, and executive workshops for innovation and R&D leadership teams. These services empower its users with ideas and strategies to leverage disruptive technologies and innovations to drive transformational growth of their organizations.
