Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Market Forecasts from BCC Research

BCC Research report's cover the latest pharmaceutical market research and provide in-depth market analysis, forecasts, trends, patent analysis, and profiles of major players within the markets. BCC Research biotechnology reports cover all the key areas in biotechnology from healthcare, telemedicine, food and beverage, biopharmaceuticals, and agricultural technologies.  BCC has recently released several reports in these categories as well as upcoming reports that are due to publish.

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Biologic Therapeutic Drugs: Technologies and Global Markets - BIO079B:

This study provides a comprehensive analysis of biologics, or biopharmaceuticals, on a global basis. Its aim is to provide a range of information, from detailed product analyses within disease subsegments to overall industry trends (through 2017), in order to quantify and qualify the market for therapeutic drug products in the biologics segment.

MEMS Devices in Global Medical Markets - HLC129A:

This study measures, forecasts and segments microelectromechanical system (MEMS) devices in the medical market based on products and applications. It includes market estimates for a forecast period of 2012 through 2017.

Global Markets for Drug-Device Combinations - PHM045C:

This report analyzes the market for drug-device combination products. It provides descriptions of technologies and products, a review of the status of research and development (R&D) initiatives and a forecast of market revenues through 2017. Company profiles, clinical trials, and a patent analysis are provided as well.

Single-Use Technologies for Biopharmaceuticals: Global Markets - BIO099A:

The objective of the report is to provide an intensive assessment of the market for single-use technologies specifically used in biopharmaceutical production. Includes forecasts through 2017.

The Global Market for Pain Management Drugs and Devices - HLC026D:

This BCC Research report, The Global Market for Pain Management Drugs and Devices, provides an overview of products included in this market, and detailed analyses of markets and competitive environments. The study includes information about significant products, players, issues and trends, regulatory issues, and other information affecting the pain management industry.

Therapies and Biomarkers for Inflammatory Bowel Disease - PHM125A:

This BCC Research report, Therapies and Biomarkers for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, provides a detailed analysis of the products and technologies that define the market space and summarizes the composition and dynamics of individual companies in the competitive environment. The study also includes an overview of the relevant regulatory issues, patent landscapes and strategic partnerships that will play substantial roles in shaping the market in the future.

Drugs and Diagnostics for Hematological Disorders: Global Markets - PHM116A:

The scope of This BCC Research report, Drugs and Diagnostics for Hematological Disorders: Global Markets, is testing, screening technology and also therapeutics markets for hematological disorders and blood cancers. The report also includes the regulatory environment, current technologies, new technologies, hematological disorders and cancer incidence, market projections and market share, along with latest trends and new developments.

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•    Immunoassays: Technologies and Global Markets - BIO033B
•    Global Markets and Technologies for Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) - HLC097A
•    Global Markets and Technologies for Pandemic Control - PHM042B
•    Molecular Diagnostics: Technologies and Global Markets - BIO063B
•    Infusion Devices: Technologies and Global Markets - HLC071B

MEMS Devices in Global Medical Markets

The microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology, as its name suggests, consists of an electrical mechanical system with components of micro-scale dimension ranging from a few microns to millimeters, or as low as 1 mm to 100 mm. MEMS include the process-based technologies that are used to fabricate tiny integrated devices and systems in order to integrate functionalities from different components into one device. MEMS devices can sense, control, and actuate on the ultra-small scale, and, in turn, can generate effects on the macro scale. The use of MEMS in the biomedical sector is also referred to as BioMEMS.

The electrical systems in MEMS devices are fabricated through several technologies, including a mix of integrated circuit manufacturing and a micro-machining process, wherein the substrate is molded by etching away micro. The most common material used for MEMS devices is silicon because of its semiconducting, physical, and commercial properties. A typical MEMS device usually is made up of mechanical and electrical elements, sensors, and actuators on a common substrate (silicone or other).

Sensors are important components of several MEMS devices, as they gather information from the environment by measuring mechanical, thermal, biological, and magnetic phenomena. The information is then processed by electronics, and the actuators respond to the device function, such as pumping, moving, or regulating. In this way, the environment is controlled to achieve a desired outcome.

MEMS is manufactured using technologies and processes such as bulk micromachining (where the whole thickness of the substrate is used in making micromechanical structures), surface micromachining (where layers are deposited on the surface and used for making micromechanical structures rather than using the substrate itself), and high-aspect-ratio micromachining, or HARM, (where parts of the substrate are selectively removed or structural layers are added).
Some key market drivers include a wide range of products and applications, an aging population, a growing number of chronic lifestyle diseases, technology advents, and a rising focus on research and development in MEMS for the medical sector. Conversely, key market restraints and challenges include a stringent regulatory environment, growing competition in the market due to its highly fragmented nature, and long product development cycles.

MEMS technology holds immense potential that still needs to be exploited in the healthcare and medical fields. Research shows that there are more benefits and applications of MEMS than are currently being utilized. The analysis suggests that future development of several kinds of sensors could support complete measurements ranging from pressure to blood chemistry. Such systems are expected to take the form of wireless miniature chips that could be threaded into a vein or artery and report the data through telemetry.

The above is an extract from the BCC Research report, MEMSDevices in Global Medical Markets (HLC129A). To download the complimentary first chapter, please click here.