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APAC ship plate market to garner significant proceeds between 2019-2025
Increased demand for long distance freight shipping will foster global shipbuilding industry, thereby driving ship plate market trends. The shipbuilding industry continually requires large quantities of structural steel plates primarily to build ship’s hull, main deck and sides. The product is designed to offer enhanced features like high tensile strength, corrosion resistance, reduced ship weight and lower cost maintenance. It also provides good welding performance, processing performance and high surface quality.
China Ship Plate Market, By End-user, 2014 – 2025 (USD Billion)
With rapid development in the marine industry, ship plate market will witness exponential growth over coming years. Ship building industry trends such as demand for new, more environmentally friendly ships will further bolster ship plate market size. Moreover, rise in ship renovation and modification activities will augment product demand, fostering ship plate market growth.
Based on the product spectrum, ship plate market comprises two segments namely carbon steel and stainless-steel plates. Modern cargo tanks are mainly constructed using stainless steel plates owing to their superior mechanical properties and considerable corrosion resistance. Stainless steel differs significantly from standard carbon steel, primarily owing to the presence of chromium which reduces surface corrosion and unlike carbon steel doesn’t get easily rust when exposed to air and moisture in sea.
These key properties have led to increased traction gained by stainless-steel plates market in the manufacturing of tanker vessels that carry toxic chemical products. Rapid growth in steel manufacturing industry along with development of enhanced materials will augment the growth of stainless-steel ship plate industry size.
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In the modern ship building industry, a combination of duplex stainless steel and stainless clad steel are used to build cargo tanks which offer greater strength and excellent corrosive resistance. With increasing use of chemical tankers, carriers, and containers, stainless steel plate is expected to dominate ship plate market share in upcoming years.
Asia Pacific will secure about 90% of the global ship plate market share over the forecast period. Factors like increasing shipbuilding activities, availability of shipbuilding infrastructure and supportive government investment will drive regional ship plate market growth. Moreover, presence of shipbuilding conglomerates like China Shipbuilding Industry Corp., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Hyundai Heavy Industries, China State Shipbuilding Corp. and Samsung Heavy Industries will support ship plate industry expansion.
Credible reports cite that Asia’s shipbuilding industry share is rapidly expanding, with China, Korea, and Japan accounting for over 85% of global production. Technological advancements in the shipping industry is estimated to propel market size. For example, in 2019, China unveiled the world’s first intelligent Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) with a capacity of over 2.257 million barrels, trends that are likely to drive ship plates demand.
Adoption of novel shipbuilding technologies coupled with rising investments will accelerate industry outlook in the future. For instance, in 2019, China Shipbuilding Industry Corp. (CSIC) announced plans to speed up development of intelligent manufacturing processes at its shipyards as part of its efforts to build high-end ships. Furthermore, CSIC recently signed agreements worth 14.3 billion yuan (around USD 2 billion) with domestic and global shipowners & customers in the shipbuilding, ship-financing and ship-leasing sectors, thus adding further credibility to the promising forecast for APAC ship plate market.
Increase in number of new cruise ship orders will drive Europe ship plate industry size. The region’s shipbuilding industry is renowned for construction of complex vessels like cruise ships, ferries, yachts, and dredgers. It also boasts of a strong position in building submarines and other naval vessels. The region has secured significant number of shipbuilding orders in past couple of years.
In 2019, European cruise firm Riviera River Cruises announced plans to launch its sixth all-suite ship by 2020. In 2018, privately owned European operator MSC Cruises had announced orders for four ultra-luxury cruise ships worth over €2 billion euros (US $2.3 billion), with the first among these expected to go operational by spring 2023. With growing investments and cruise firm expansion, the Europe ship plate market size is anticipated to record momentous growth over the forecast period.
Ship plate market is primarily driven by rising development of new ship vessels and increase in trade activities facilitated by ship freight. Increasing use of stainless-steel plates owing to their excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance will boost industry size. Moreover, increasing shipbuilding activity in the Asia Pacific and Europe is anticipated to drive ship plate industry growth. Global Market Insights, Inc. estimates ship plate market size to surpass USD 38 billion by 2025.
Author Name : Mateen Dalal
Metallic pigments market to garner significant returns from the automotive sector, rising demand for a flawless metallic finish to add a new growth dimension to the industry landscape
U.S. Metallic Pigments Market Size, By Product, 2017 & 2024, (Kilo Tons)
It is rather overt that metallic pigments industry is certain to accrue mass traction from the automotive sector. As per estimates, global passenger car sales amounted to approximately more than 78 million vehicles in 2017. In terms of production and sales, China and the United Sates are touted to be the leaders in the global automotive market as is evident from the estimate that U.S. customers purchased around 6.9 million passenger cars in 2016 and produced approximately 4 million cars the same year. With major regional automotive markets such as the U.S. and China expanding by the day, the demand for metallic pigments to be used in automobile production and finish is only expected to soar. Furthermore, with established auto manufacturers quickly increasing investments in luxury and customized cars, metallic pigments industry is predicted to procure hefty proceeds from the automotive sector.
It is to prudent to note however, that metallic pigments are relatively high maintenance but have better resale value while being less susceptible to small damages that can cause more value depreciation. On these grounds, metallic pigments market size has been projected to gain quite some traction through increased automotive sales.
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The automotive industry has often been a trend setter when it has come to colors and finishes. Rising number of surveys indicate that consumer demand for gold, silver and bronze finish is now on a rise. A marked rise in demand has been noted for silver pigments which is increasingly being used as a coating color for teletronics such as TV sets, stereos, computers and laptops. According to a global color popularity survey conducted by DuPont, silver was found to be the most popular color for vehicles in North America, Europe and Asia. Whether silver is just a trend or has become a part of the basic color palette is still a debated question but from the demand of silver metallic pigments experts have opined that silver has obtained itself the position of being the conservative color of the millennium.
Many paint companies are capitalizing on rising consumer interest and have been adding metallic finishes in their collections. For instance, the UK based company ICI offers a Dulux Discovery range which comprises shades such as eastern gold, copper pot and brushed steel. According to a report published by the company the metallics have exceeded Dulux’s predictions by almost 200%, clearly indicating the future growth prospects for the metallic pigments industry.
With the phenomenal growth of the metallic pigments market, pigment suppliers have been shaping new technologies to suit the industry needs for coatings and paint formulators. Such products, which can create mirror and chrome like finishes are rapidly gaining momentum in the industry. Parameters like increased competition and demand for enhanced performance are also urging metallic pigments market players to increase investment in research and development programs.
Prominent pigment manufacturers are striving to bring about innovation in their product range by committing towards value addition in the basic metallic pigment properties instead of producing just a one-dimensional metallic pigment. Aided by the efforts of eminent product developers and the expansion across end-use sectors such as automotive and construction, metallic pigments market is predicted to register commendable growth over 2018-2024.
Author Name : Paroma Bhattacharya
Aviation sector to boost thermal spray coating market over 2017-2024, stringent regulatory framework to encourage innovative product development
In recent times, it has been observed that most of the leading players in thermal spray coating market have been constantly striving to transform the business vertical by means of bringing forth a plethora of innovative spraying systems. These firms have also been looking forward to developing sustainable spraying solutions considering the adverse effect of conventional coatings material on the environment. In this regard, in 2008, the EPA deployed new air pollution regulation rules, which have been applied for the existing thermal spraying processes that emit Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP). Prominent HAP elements comprise manganese, lead, chromium, cadmium, and nickel. The EPA has also framed the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) to implement regulatory compliances over the use of HPA emitting spraying process. In order to comply with such regulatory norms, many shipbuilding and refurbishment companies are continuously adopting sustainable and eco-friendly coating technologies, which would have a massive impact on thermal spray coating industry trends over the years ahead.
U.S. Thermal Spray Coating Market, By End-Use Industry, 2013-2024, (USD Million)
It is rather overt that myriad thermal spray coating market giants have been investing considerably in facility expansions in order to capture more business space. For instance, a joint venture of a leading player in thermal spray coating market, Praxair Surface Technologies and GE Aviation, PG Technology has recently decided to expand its coating facility plant based in Singapore considering the growing requirement of the product across the enormously intensifying aerospace sector. At this new facility plant, the company plans to double the electron beam physical vapor deposition coating capacity and install other important aviation-related coating processes. The facility is likely to become operational by 2019. PG Technologies’ move has been projected to increase the competitiveness across Singapore thermal spray coating market. Indeed, this investment in the capacity expansion will also help other Singapore based small scale companies to enhance their capabilities.
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Jet engine manufacturers and companies in aviation sectors are looking forward to implementing next-generation coating technologies in order to enhance the capability of jet engines to withstand high stress and temperatures, which would propel thermal spray coating market outlook. Moreover, the versatility of thermal spraying technology, owing to which it can be used for any type of material including plastic, metal, and ceramic, is one the major benefits that can be credited for its rising preference. In order to maintain the cost-effectiveness and quality of coatings, leading aerospace companies have been signing long-term partnership agreements with pivotal participants in thermal spray coating industry. For instance, a year before, Praxair Surface Technologies, one of the notable thermal spray coating market firms, signed a 10-year contract with the well-known aero engine manufacturer, Rolls Royce. Praxair Surface Technologies’ humongous expertise in coating operations will help Rolls Royce improve its engine efficiency and lifecycle. Thus, pertaining to the surging requirement of spray coatings in the aviation sector, in 2016, aerospace and defense held a revenue of USD 2.5 billion in thermal spray coating industry share.
With the increasing adoption rate of thermal spray coating technologies, several contributors in thermal spray coating market are focusing on the development of innovative and advanced coating technologies incorporated with the benefits of less energy consumption, lesser downtime, improved productivity, high quality products, extended shelf life of products, and lower operating costs. Indeed, in the ensuing years, the growing demand for next-generation engines and high-quality components is slated to generate lucrative opportunities for giants in thermal spray coating industry, that would eventually impact the revenue generation of this business space.
Author Name : Sunil Hebbalkar
Additive manufacturing with metal powders market to chronicle its name in the billion-dollar business space, high demand for titanium alloys to drive the industry growth
Additive manufacturing with metal powders market has observed an appreciable expansion in recent years, essentially pertaining to the fact that the technique helps to build convoluted components that were earlier considered difficult to construct. Today, additive manufacturing has moved beyond the conventional prototyping technology, which has indeed acted as a major driving force for additive manufacturing with metal powders industry growth. Not to mention, the deployment of this technology has led to effective production of components that are now massively demanded across the aerospace, automotive, and medical sectors.
U.S. Additive Manufacturing with Metal Powders Market Size, By Application, 2016 & 2024, (USD Million)
A succinct gist of the material expanse of additive manufacturing with metal powders market
The material spectrum of additive manufacturing with metal powders market is rather extensive and encompasses quite a substantial number of metals and alloys. With robust rise in the number of procedures for additive manufacturing, more and more constituent metals are being involved in the manufacturing process, thereby expanding the material landscape of additive manufacturing with metal powders industry. The most common metal powders used for additive manufacturing are aluminum, stainless steel, cobalt, nickel and titanium alloys. Titanium among these is known to register an exorbitant demand, driven by its formability, light weight, superior strength and corrosion resistance. In fact, estimates claim that titanium alloy based additive manufacturing with metal powders market size will grow at a phenomenal CAGR of 29% over 2017-2024, subject to the material’s extensive deployment in the aerospace industry.
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Stainless steel has been touted as another product that is slated to witness potential growth in the additive manufacturing with metal powders market. This growth can be primarily credited to the material’s ferritic microstructure that makes it corrosion resistant and delivers superior mechanical properties to stainless steel, deeming it prefect for automobile parts, kitchen equipment and industrial appliances. Fueled by its massive application spectrum, stainless steel based additive manufacturing with metal powders industry size is projected to register a valuation of around USD 240 million by 2024.
Though additive manufacturing started out as an effective means for modelling and prototyping, additive manufacturing with metal powders industry has now experienced commendable expansion, subsequently leading to the application of the technique in a plethora of sectors. Industrial domains such as medical, dental, aerospace, automotive, jewelry, furniture, and architecture have been experiencing a touch of 3D printing techniques, while companies partaking in additive manufacturing with metal powders industry have been vying with one another to innovate varied products.
The automotive sector is a prominent end-use domain witnessing the deployment of additive manufacturing. As the demand for lightweight parts has been increasing due to the rising need to curb carbon emissions, auto parts manufactured through 3D printing are being preferred over conventionally manufactured parts. In response, additive manufacturing with metal powders market will witness a CAGR of 25% from automotive applications, over 2017-2024.
One of the chief advantages of additive manufacturing is that it is produced directly from a CAD model, owing to which it is extremely flexible and subsequently finds major applications in highly individualized processes such as dental restorations. Not to mention, the technique’s versatility has led to its deployment in numerous other medical applications. It comes as no surprise therefore, that additive manufacturing with metal powders industry size from medical application is projected to reach USD 200 million by 2024, given that the process would help speed up production time without inflating the costs.
Additive manufacturing is potent enough to be considered as one of the disruptive technologies that can change the entire landscape for design and manufacturing. From artists and designers to huge enterprises, the adoption of additive manufacturing is indeed witnessing a major ascent. In consequence, additive manufacturing with metal powders industry outlook has been observing a positive change of sorts. As the future of components is set to focus on the design for function rather than design for manufacturing, additive manufacturing with metal powders market size is undeniably slated to witness phenomenal growth between 2017 and 2024, with a target estimation of 4.5 kilo tons by 2024, in terms of volume.
Author Name : Paroma Bhattacharya
Global Market Insights Inc. 