First Time Question Asker;

   I am looking for as much information as possible on the industry of
and market for Thermal Validation (i.e. Temperature Mapping).
   
    What is the market size and (presumably) growth of thermal
validation services and thermal validation equipment industry?

Who are the primary users of thermal validation equipment, services,
(i.e. Major Market Segments) and how much do they consume in dollars
of serivces and products (seperately if possible).
      
      What are particularly relevant industry trends for services?
What percentage of companies outsource the thermal validation of
equipment (service) and what percentage purchase the equipment to
validate themselves?  Which way is it trending more or less
outsourcing? Who are the major service providers in this industry? Are
there any major industry technological trends?

I have priced this question at $120.00. I suppose each section (3)
market, market segments, and industry would be worth $50, $40, and $30
respectively (i.e. overall market data is most important, segments are
important, industry is not as important). Please, use my questions as
a guide. I will give a tip for information that answers more then what
I ask (in line with the market and industry in question). 
Furthermore, I will give a substantial tip on information that answers
more then what I ask in light of the findings of research and answers
found!

NOTE: I'm primarily concerned with US data although Global information is Ok.

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Clarification of Question by clayman-ga on 23 Jan 2006 05:23 PST

Any data on the previous questions will be useful.

Hi,

I think your question is rather interesting. 

As you have probably already seen, there is no such info online. So I
decided to chech up some of the paid databases that I have access to.
Unfortunately, there are many articles which cover solutions and
systems only, and would say nothing about the market itself.

It seems that the only relevant thing to do now is the following:
1) Check the presentations at conferences on this topic
2) Check some of the largest providers of thermal validation software
and systems . At least one of them could be a public company. Listed
companies provide general market information in their reports. (e.g.
GE Measurement & Sensing Technologies)
3) If it is not that helpful, you could also think about doing your
own market research:
1. Find all the companies which do this type of activity in the US.
They should not be that much. It seems to be a rather young sector.
(Find who the customers of the Thermal validation Equipment
manufacturers are). Finally you will decide in terms of importance
which are the sectors that need such services. e.g. .pharmaceuticals,
semiconductors, chemistry, energy ...
2. Your next step would be to see how demand is expected to develop,
depending on general information about the business-cycle and trends
for each of the main industries defined in 1.
3. look for info on the Supply-side, covering the SENSORS INDUSTRY. 
I found such an article, but it seems to be too old now  (written in end 2002).
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SENSOR ACQUISITIONS CAN BOOST ESTABLISHED AND EMERGING PLAYERS IN THE
SENSORS INDUSTRY.---------

After having read all this, I assume the info below will be more useful:

A. Our research ... shows that ... the North American market for
temperature sensors totals about $473 million ... (MarketResearch.com,
Sensor Business Digest, July 2005)
B. "The latest analog-output and digital-output temperature sensors
reflect the current technology trends in this market: higher
resolution and higher precision, lower voltages and smaller package
sizes....(Electronic Engineering Times July 2005, http://www.eet.com)
C. A 2002 Analysis from Frost & Sullivan ( http://www.sensors.frost.com/), 

--- North American Temperature Sensors and Transmitters Markets,
reveals that this market generated re venues worth $1.24 billion in
2002 and is likely to reach $1.75 billion in 2009.
The market is highly saturated with many sensor technologies in the
final stages of their life cycle. As a result, sensor manufacturers
are moving toward selling sophisticated and more profitable equipment
such as infrared and integrated circuit sensors.

These advanced technologies are likely to find greater acceptance in
pharmaceuticals as well as food and beverages industries. However,
market growth will be determined by the ability of manufacturers to
eliminate the concerns of end-users about the benefits and return on
investments.

Top market participants are trying to gain greater control over
distribution channels and enhance their technological expertise as
weak capital markets, tight budgets, and diminishing customer
confidence pose strong challenges.

Extended product lines, focus on customer service and support, and
cost minimization are likely to provide a competitive edge as they
seek new market opportunities.

D. ALSO USE:
http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/vp.pag/sensors-instrumentation
http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-en-press.pag

use the search function in these pages to find additional info.. .

Best Regards
antontodorov-ga

Antontodorova;

I lowered the price of the question and allowed for a broader answer
if you would like to post your information and take payment for your
work.  Thank you.

thank you very much
unfortunately i am not a Researcher (yet :) )
I was just curious if I could help you out. 
If you need additional details just let me know . I will try to find
more on this topic

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