DUBLIN, Ireland, December 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7zqswq/global) has announced the addition of the "Global Semiconductor Capital Equipment Market 2012-2016" report to their offering.
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The Global Semiconductor Capital Equipment market to grow at a CAGR of 3% over the period 2012-2016.

One of the major drivers in this market is the increasing demand from smartphone manufacturers. Smartphones provide the highest growth potential for the Global Semiconductor Capital Equipment market since advanced semiconductor equipment are increasingly being used in the manufacture of smartphones.

The Global Semiconductor Capital Equipment market is witnessing an increasing number of mergers and acquisitions, and this trend is expected to continue in the coming years. Both existing vendors and new entrants prefer the acquisitive route to either enter the market or broaden their portfolio of offerings. For instance, Applied Materials has acquired Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc. in November 2012. This acquisition will enhance the portfolio of Applied Materials with the addition of the latest ion implantation technology.

Further, the report states that one of the major challenges in this market is the cyclical nature of the Semiconductor industry. The Semiconductor industry goes through a severe downturn after the products reach a mature phase of their life cycle. Added to this, the industry is going through tough times due to the fluctuating economic conditions. This cyclical nature is a major setback to the growth of the Global Semiconductor Capital Equipment market.

The key vendors dominating this space include:

• Applied Materials Inc.
• ASML Holdings N.V.
• Tokyo Electron Ltd.
• Lam Research Corp.

Key Topics Covered:

01. Executive Summary

02. List of Abbreviations

03. Introduction

04. Market Research Methodology

05. Scope of the Report

06. Market Landscape

07. End-user Segmentation

08. Geographical Segmentation

09. Vendor Landscape

10. Buying Criteria

11. Market Growth Drivers

12. Drivers and their Impact

13. Market Challenges

14. Impact of Drivers and Challenges

15. Market Trends

16. Key Vendor Analysis

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