Introduction

• Introduction
• Applications and Functionality
• Micro-Total Analytical Systems vs Limited-Function LOCs
• LOC Requirements
• Advantages of LOCs

Market Analysis

• Market Forecast
• Drivers for LOC Development
• Market and Technology Trends

Barriers to Commercialization

• Market Challenges and Restraints
• Technology Restraints

Introduction

Enabling Technologies

Current Markets and Market Forecasts

Nanotechnology and Nanobiotechnology

Pharmaceuticals Industry

Market Drivers for LOC Development

• Current Markets and Market Forecasts
• Microfluidics - Worldwide
• Microfluidics - Asia

Market and Technology Trends

• Introduction
• Worldwide and USA
• Asia
• Canada and Australia

Barriers To Commercialization

• Overall R&D; HTS
• Cell Fractionation; Diagnostics

LOCs-General

LOC Design; Manufacture; and Components

LOCs as Sensor Systems

Detection Methods and Additional LOC Technologies

Canada and Italy

Germany

Sweden

Japan

France

UK

India and Korea

Israel

Netherlands

Australia and Switzerland

Patents

Contacts

Technology Leadership Award

Technology Innovation Award

Data Relevant to This Research Service