Sputtering Target Market Demand and Research Insights by 2031

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Sputtering Target Market Demand and Research Insights by

1. Global Sputtering Target Market - Executive Summary

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    1.1. Global Sputtering Target Market Country Analysis

    1.2. Competition Blueprint

    1.3. Technology Time Line Mapping

    1.4. TMR Analysis and Recommendations

2. Market Overview

    2.1. Market Introduction

    2.2. Market Definition

    2.3. Market Taxonomy

3. Market Dynamics

    3.1. Macro-economic Factors

    3.2. Drivers

        3.2.1. Economic Drivers

        3.2.2. Supply Side Drivers

        3.2.3. Demand Side Drivers

    3.3. Market Restraints

    3.4. Market Trends

    3.5. Trend Analysis- Impact on Time Line (-)

    3.6. Key Regulations, by Regions

4. Associated Industry and Key Indicator Assessment

    4.1. Parent Industry Overview

    4.2. Supply Chain Analysis

        4.2.1. Profitability and Gross Margin Analysis, by Competition

        4.2.2. List of Active Participants, by Region

            4.2.2.1. Raw Material Suppliers

            4.2.2.2. Key Manufacturers

            4.2.2.3. Integrators

            4.2.2.4. Key Distributor/Retailers

    4.3. Technology Roadmap Analysis

    4.4. Porter Five Forces Analysis

5. Global Sputtering Target Market Analysis and Forecast

    5.1. Market Size Analysis (-) and Forecast (-)

        5.1.1. Market Value (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth

    5.2. Global Sputtering Target Market Scenario Forecast (Optimistic, Likely and Conservative Market Conditions)

        5.2.1. Forecast Factors and Relevance of Impact

        5.2.2. Regional Sputtering Target Market Business Performance Summary

6. Global Sputtering Target Market Analysis, by Application

    6.1. Introduction

        6.1.1. Y-o-Y Growth Comparison By Application

    6.2. Global Spluttering Target Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, by Application, -

        6.2.1. Optical Disk

            6.2.1.1. Copper

            6.2.1.2. Aluminum

            6.2.1.3. Titanium

            6.2.1.4. Tantalum

            6.2.1.5. All Other Material

        6.2.2. Solar Cells

            6.2.2.1. Copper

            6.2.2.2. Aluminum

            6.2.2.3. Titanium

            6.2.2.4. Tantalum

            6.2.2.5. All Other Material

        6.2.3. Hard Coatings

            6.2.3.1. Copper

            6.2.3.2. Aluminum

            6.2.3.3. Titanium

            6.2.3.4. Tantalum

            6.2.3.5. All Other Material

        6.2.4. Flat Panel Displays

            6.2.4.1. Copper

            6.2.4.2. Aluminum

            6.2.4.3. Titanium

            6.2.4.4. Tantalum

            6.2.4.5. All Other Material

        6.2.5. Semiconductor

            6.2.5.1. Copper

            6.2.5.2. Aluminum

            6.2.5.3. Titanium

            6.2.5.4. Tantalum

            6.2.5.5. All Other Material

        6.2.6. Optical Communications

            6.2.6.1. Copper

            6.2.6.2. Aluminum

            6.2.6.3. Titanium

            6.2.6.4. Tantalum

            6.2.6.5. All Other Material

        6.2.7. Others

    6.3. Global Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Application

7. Global Sputtering Target Market Analysis, by Type

    7.1. Introduction

        7.1.1. Y-o-Y Growth Comparison By Type

    7.2. Global Sputtering Target Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, by Type, -

        7.2.1. Single-pole Sputtering Target

        7.2.2. Multi-pole Sputtering Target

    7.3. Global Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Type

8. Global Sputtering Target Market Analysis, by Material

    8.1. Introduction

        8.1.1. Y-o-Y Growth Comparison By Material

    8.2. Global Sputtering Target Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, by Material, -

        8.2.1. Pure Metal Targets

            8.2.1.1. Copper

            8.2.1.2. Aluminum

            8.2.1.3. Titanium

            8.2.1.4. Tantalum

            8.2.1.5. Others

        8.2.2. Alloy Targets

        8.2.3. Compound Targets

            8.2.3.1. Oxides

            8.2.3.2. Nitrides

            8.2.3.3. Borides

            8.2.3.4. Sulfides

            8.2.3.5. Selenides

            8.2.3.6. Tellurides

            8.2.3.7. Others

        8.2.4. Others

    8.3. Global Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Material

9. Global Sputtering Target Market Analysis and Forecast, by Region

    9.1. Introduction

        9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis, by Region

    9.2. Global Sputtering Target Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, by Region, -

        9.2.1. North America

        9.2.2. Europe

        9.2.3. Asia Pacific

        9.2.4. Middle East & Africa

        9.2.5. South America

    9.3. Global Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Region

10. North America Sputtering Target Market Analysis and Forecast

    10.1. Introduction

    10.2. Drivers and Restraints: Impact Analysis

    10.3. North America Sputtering Target Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, by Application, -

        10.3.1. Optical Disk

            10.3.1.1. Copper

            10.3.1.2. Aluminum

            10.3.1.3. Titanium

            10.3.1.4. Tantalum

            10.3.1.5. All Other Material

        10.3.2. Solar Cells

            10.3.2.1. Copper

            10.3.2.2. Aluminum

            10.3.2.3. Titanium

            10.3.2.4. Tantalum

            10.3.2.5. All Other Material

        10.3.3. Hard Coatings

            10.3.3.1. Copper

            10.3.3.2. Aluminum

            10.3.3.3. Titanium

            10.3.3.4. Tantalum

            10.3.3.5. All Other Material

        10.3.4. Flat Panel Displays

            10.3.4.1. Copper

            10.3.4.2. Aluminum

            10.3.4.3. Titanium

            10.3.4.4. Tantalum

            10.3.4.5. All Other Material

        10.3.5. Semiconductor

            10.3.5.1. Copper

            10.3.5.2. Aluminum

            10.3.5.3. Titanium

            10.3.5.4. Tantalum

            10.3.5.5. All Other Material

        10.3.6. Optical Communications

            10.3.6.1. Copper

            10.3.6.2. Aluminum

            10.3.6.3. Titanium

            10.3.6.4. Tantalum

            10.3.6.5. All Other Material

        10.3.7. Others

    10.4. North America Sputtering Target Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, by Type, -

        10.4.1. Single-pole Sputtering Target

        10.4.2. Multi-pole Sputtering Target

    10.5. North America Sputtering Target Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, by Material, -

        10.5.1. Pure Metal Targets

            10.5.1.1. Copper

            10.5.1.2. Aluminum

            10.5.1.3. Titanium

            10.5.1.4. Tantalum

            10.5.1.5. Others

        10.5.2. Alloy Targets

        10.5.3. Compound Targets

            10.5.3.1. Oxides

            10.5.3.2. Nitrides

            10.5.3.3. Borides

            10.5.3.4. Sulfides

            10.5.3.5. Selenides

            10.5.3.6. Tellurides

            10.5.3.7. Others

        10.5.4. Others

    10.6. North America Sputtering Target Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, by Country, -

        10.6.1. U.S.

        10.6.2. Canada

        10.6.3. Mexico

    10.7. North America Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis

        10.7.1. Application

        10.7.2. Type

        10.7.3. Material

        10.7.4. Country

11. Europe Sputtering Target Market Analysis and Forecast

    11.1. Introduction

    11.2. Drivers and Restraints: Impact Analysis

    11.3. Europe Sputtering Target Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, by Application, -

        11.3.1. Optical Disk

            11.3.1.1. Copper

            11.3.1.2. Aluminum

            11.3.1.3. Titanium

            11.3.1.4. Tantalum

            11.3.1.5. All Other Material

        11.3.2. Solar Cells

            11.3.2.1. Copper

            11.3.2.2. Aluminum

            11.3.2.3. Titanium

            11.3.2.4. Tantalum

            11.3.2.5. All Other Material

        11.3.3. Hard Coatings

            11.3.3.1. Copper

            11.3.3.2. Aluminum

            11.3.3.3. Titanium

            11.3.3.4. Tantalum

            11.3.3.5. All Other Material

        11.3.4. Flat Panel Displays

            11.3.4.1. Copper

            11.3.4.2. Aluminum

            11.3.4.3. Titanium

            11.3.4.4. Tantalum

            11.3.4.5. All Other Material

        11.3.5. Semiconductor

            11.3.5.1. Copper

            11.3.5.2. Aluminum

            11.3.5.3. Titanium

            11.3.5.4. Tantalum

            11.3.5.5. All Other Material

        11.3.6. Optical Communications

            11.3.6.1. Copper

            11.3.6.2. Aluminum

            11.3.6.3. Titanium

            11.3.6.4. Tantalum

            11.3.6.5. All Other Material

        11.3.7. Others

    11.4. Europe Sputtering Target Sputtering Target Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, by Type, -

        11.4.1. Single-pole Sputtering Target

        11.4.2. Multi-pole Sputtering Target

    11.5. Europe Sputtering Target Sputtering Target Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, by Material, -

        11.5.1. Pure Metal Targets

            11.5.1.1. Copper

            11.5.1.2. Aluminum

            11.5.1.3. Titanium

            11.5.1.4. Tantalum

            11.5.1.5. Others

        11.5.2. Alloy Targets

        11.5.3. Compound Targets

            11.5.3.1. Oxides

            11.5.3.2. Nitrides

            11.5.3.3. Borides

            11.5.3.4. Sulfides

            11.5.3.5. Selenides

            11.5.3.6. Tellurides

            11.5.3.7. Others

        11.5.4. Others

    11.6. Europe Sputtering Target Sputtering Target Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, by Country and Sub-region, -

        11.6.1. U.K.

        11.6.2. Germany

        11.6.3. France

        11.6.4. Italy

        11.6.5. Russia

        11.6.6. Rest of Europe

    11.7. Europe Sputtering Target Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis

        11.7.1. Application

        11.7.2. Type

        11.7.3. Material

        11.7.4. Country and Sub-region

12. Asia Pacific Sputtering Target Market Analysis and Forecast

    12.1. Introduction

    12.2. Asia Pacific Sputtering Target Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, by Application, -

        12.2.1. Optical Disk

            12.2.1.1. Copper

            12.2.1.2. Aluminum

            12.2.1.3. Titanium

            12.2.1.4. Tantalum

            12.2.1.5. All Other Material

        12.2.2. Solar Cells

            12.2.2.1. Copper

            12.2.2.2. Aluminum

            12.2.2.3. Titanium

            12.2.2.4. Tantalum

            12.2.2.5. All Other Material

        12.2.3. Hard Coatings

            12.2.3.1. Copper

            12.2.3.2. Aluminum

            12.2.3.3. Titanium

            12.2.3.4. Tantalum

            12.2.3.5. All Other Material

        12.2.4. Flat Panel Displays

            12.2.4.1. Copper

            12.2.4.2. Aluminum

            12.2.4.3. Titanium

            12.2.4.4. Tantalum

            12.2.4.5. All Other Material

        12.2.5. Semiconductor

            12.2.5.1. Copper

            12.2.5.2. Aluminum

            12.2.5.3. Titanium

            12.2.5.4. Tantalum

            12.2.5.5. All Other Material

        12.2.6. Optical Communications

            12.2.6.1. Copper

            12.2.6.2. Aluminum

            12.2.6.3. Titanium

            12.2.6.4. Tantalum

            12.2.6.5. All Other Material

        12.2.7. Others

    12.3. Asia Pacific Sputtering Target Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, by Type, -

        12.3.1. Single-pole Sputtering Target

        12.3.2. Multi-pole Sputtering Target

    12.4. Asia Pacific Sputtering Target Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, by Material, -

        12.4.1. Pure Metal Targets

            12.4.1.1. Copper

            12.4.1.2. Aluminum

            12.4.1.3. Titanium

            12.4.1.4. Tantalum

            12.4.1.5. Others

        12.4.2. Alloy Targets

        12.4.3. Compound Targets

            12.4.3.1. Oxides

            12.4.3.2. Nitrides

            12.4.3.3. Borides

            12.4.3.4. Sulfides

            12.4.3.5. Selenides

            12.4.3.6. Tellurides

            12.4.3.7. Others

        12.4.4. Others

    12.5. Asia Pacific Sputtering Target Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, by Country and Sub-region, -

        12.5.1. China

        12.5.2. India

        12.5.3. Japan

        12.5.4. South Korea

        12.5.5. ASEAN

        12.5.6. Rest of Asia Pacific

    12.6. Asia Pacific Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis

        12.6.1. Application

        12.6.2. Type

        12.6.3. Material

        12.6.4. Country and Sub-region

13. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Sputtering Target Market Analysis and Forecast

    13.1. Introduction

    13.2. Drivers and Restraints: Impact Analysis

    13.3. Middle East & Africa Sputtering Target Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, by Application, -

        13.3.1. Optical Disk

            13.3.1.1. Copper

            13.3.1.2. Aluminum

            13.3.1.3. Titanium

            13.3.1.4. Tantalum

            13.3.1.5. All Other Material

        13.3.2. Solar Cells

            13.3.2.1. Copper

            13.3.2.2. Aluminum

            13.3.2.3. Titanium

            13.3.2.4. Tantalum

            13.3.2.5. All Other Material

        13.3.3. Hard Coatings

            13.3.3.1. Copper

            13.3.3.2. Aluminum

            13.3.3.3. Titanium

            13.3.3.4. Tantalum

            13.3.3.5. All Other Material

        13.3.4. Flat Panel Displays

            13.3.4.1. Copper

            13.3.4.2. Aluminum

            13.3.4.3. Titanium

            13.3.4.4. Tantalum

            13.3.4.5. All Other Material

        13.3.5. Semiconductor

            13.3.5.1. Copper

            13.3.5.2. Aluminum

            13.3.5.3. Titanium

            13.3.5.4. Tantalum

            13.3.5.5. All Other Material

        13.3.6. Optical Communications

            13.3.6.1. Copper

            13.3.6.2. Aluminum

            13.3.6.3. Titanium

            13.3.6.4. Tantalum

            13.3.6.5. All Other Material

        13.3.7. Others

    13.4. Middle East & Africa Sputtering Target Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, by Type, -

        13.4.1. Single-pole Sputtering Target

        13.4.2. Multi-pole Sputtering Target

    13.5. Middle East & Africa Sputtering Target Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, by Material, -

        13.5.1. Pure Metal Targets

            13.5.1.1. Copper

            13.5.1.2. Aluminum

            13.5.1.3. Titanium

            13.5.1.4. Tantalum

            13.5.1.5. Others

        13.5.2. Alloy Targets

        13.5.3. Compound Targets

            13.5.3.1. Oxides

            13.5.3.2. Nitrides

            13.5.3.3. Borides

            13.5.3.4. Sulfides

            13.5.3.5. Selenides

            13.5.3.6. Tellurides

            13.5.3.7. Others

        13.5.4. Others

    13.6. Middle East & Africa Sputtering Target Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, by Country and Sub-region, -

        13.6.1. GCC

        13.6.2. South Africa

        13.6.3. North Africa

        13.6.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa

    13.7. Middle East & Africa Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis

        13.7.1. Application

        13.7.2. Type

        13.7.3. Material

        13.7.4. Country and Sub-region

14. South America Sputtering Target Market Analysis and Forecast

    14.1. Introduction

    14.2. Drivers and Restraints: Impact Analysis

    14.3. South America Sputtering Target Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, by Application, -

        14.3.1. Optical Disk

            14.3.1.1. Copper

            14.3.1.2. Aluminum

            14.3.1.3. Titanium

            14.3.1.4. Tantalum

            14.3.1.5. All Other Material

        14.3.2. Solar Cells

            14.3.2.1. Copper

            14.3.2.2. Aluminum

            14.3.2.3. Titanium

            14.3.2.4. Tantalum

            14.3.2.5. All Other Material

        14.3.3. Hard Coatings

            14.3.3.1. Copper

            14.3.3.2. Aluminum

            14.3.3.3. Titanium

            14.3.3.4. Tantalum

            14.3.3.5. All Other Material

        14.3.4. Flat Panel Displays

            14.3.4.1. Copper

            14.3.4.2. Aluminum

            14.3.4.3. Titanium

            14.3.4.4. Tantalum

            14.3.4.5. All Other Material

        14.3.5. Semiconductor

            14.3.5.1. Copper

            14.3.5.2. Aluminum

            14.3.5.3. Titanium

            14.3.5.4. Tantalum

            14.3.5.5. All Other Material

        14.3.6. Optical Communications

            14.3.6.1. Copper

            14.3.6.2. Aluminum

            14.3.6.3. Titanium

            14.3.6.4. Tantalum

            14.3.6.5. All Other Material

        14.3.7. Others

    14.4. South America Sputtering Target Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, by Type, -

        14.4.1. Single-pole Sputtering Target

        14.4.2. Multi-pole Sputtering Target

    14.5. South America Sputtering Target Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, by Material, -

        14.5.1. Pure Metal Targets

            14.5.1.1. Copper

            14.5.1.2. Aluminum

            14.5.1.3. Titanium

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            14.5.1.4. Tantalum

            14.5.1.5. Others

        14.5.2. Alloy Targets

        14.5.3. Compound Targets

            14.5.3.1. Oxides

            14.5.3.2. Nitrides

            14.5.3.3. Borides

            14.5.3.4. Sulfides

            14.5.3.5. Selenides

            14.5.3.6. Tellurides

            14.5.3.7. Others

        14.5.4. Others

    14.6. South America Sputtering Target Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, by Country and Sub-region, -

        14.6.1. Brazil

        14.6.2. Argentina

        14.6.3. Rest of South America

    14.7. South America Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis

        14.7.1. Application

        14.7.2. Type

        14.7.3. Material

        14.7.4. Country and Sub-region

15. Competition Assessment

    15.1. Global Sputtering Target Market Competition - a Dashboard View

    15.2. Global Sputtering Target Market Structure Analysis

    15.3. Global Sputtering Target Market Company Share Analysis, by Value and Volume ()

    15.4. Key Participants Market Presence (Intensity Mapping) by Region

16. Competition Deep-dive (Manufacturers/Suppliers)

    16.1. Honeywell International, Inc.

        16.1.1. Overview

        16.1.2. Product Portfolio

        16.1.3. Sales Footprint

        16.1.4. Channel Footprint

            16.1.4.1. Distributors List

        16.1.5. Strategy Overview

            16.1.5.1. Marketing Strategy

            16.1.5.2. Culture Strategy

            16.1.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.1.6. SWOT Analysis

        16.1.7. Financial Analysis

        16.1.8. Revenue Share

            16.1.8.1. By Region

        16.1.9. Key Clients

        16.1.10. Analyst Comments

    16.2. Heraeus Holding GmbH

        16.2.1. Overview

        16.2.2. Product Portfolio

        16.2.3. Sales Footprint

        16.2.4. Channel Footprint

            16.2.4.1. Distributors List

        16.2.5. Strategy Overview

            16.2.5.1. Marketing Strategy

            16.2.5.2. Culture Strategy

            16.2.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.2.6. SWOT Analysis

        16.2.7. Financial Analysis

        16.2.8. Revenue Share

            16.2.8.1. By Region

        16.2.9. Key Clients

        16.2.10. Analyst Comments

    16.3. Hitachi Metals

        16.3.1. Overview

        16.3.2. Product Portfolio

        16.3.3. Sales Footprint

        16.3.4. Channel Footprint

            16.3.4.1. Distributors List

        16.3.5. Strategy Overview

            16.3.5.1. Marketing Strategy

            16.3.5.2. Culture Strategy

            16.3.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.3.6. SWOT Analysis

        16.3.7. Financial Analysis

        16.3.8. Revenue Share

            16.3.8.1. By Region

        16.3.9. Key Clients

        16.3.10. Analyst Comments

    16.4. JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corporation

        16.4.1. Overview

        16.4.2. Product Portfolio

        16.4.3. Sales Footprint

        16.4.4. Channel Footprint

            16.4.4.1. Distributors List

        16.4.5. Strategy Overview

            16.4.5.1. Marketing Strategy

            16.4.5.2. Culture Strategy

            16.4.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.4.6. SWOT Analysis

        16.4.7. Financial Analysis

        16.4.8. Revenue Share

            16.4.8.1. By Region

        16.4.9. Key Clients

        16.4.10. Analyst Comments

    16.5. Kamis Incorporated

        16.5.1. Overview

        16.5.2. Product Portfolio

        16.5.3. Sales Footprint

        16.5.4. Channel Footprint

            16.5.4.1. Distributors List

        16.5.5. Strategy Overview

            16.5.5.1. Marketing Strategy

            16.5.5.2. Culture Strategy

            16.5.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.5.6. SWOT Analysis

        16.5.7. Financial Analysis

        16.5.8. Revenue Share

            16.5.8.1. By Region

        16.5.9. Key Clients

        16.5.10. Analyst Comments

    16.6. Konfoong Material International Co., Ltd.

        16.6.1. Overview

        16.6.2. Product Portfolio

        16.6.3. Sales Footprint

        16.6.4. Channel Footprint

            16.6.4.1. Distributors List

        16.6.5. Strategy Overview

            16.6.5.1. Marketing Strategy

            16.6.5.2. Culture Strategy

            16.6.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.6.6. SWOT Analysis

        16.6.7. Financial Analysis

        16.6.8. Revenue Share

            16.6.8.1. By Region

        16.6.9. Key Clients

        16.6.10. Analyst Comments

    16.7. Buhler Leybold Optics

        16.7.1. Overview

        16.7.2. Product Portfolio

        16.7.3. Sales Footprint

        16.7.4. Channel Footprint

            16.7.4.1. Distributors List

        16.7.5. Strategy Overview

            16.7.5.1. Marketing Strategy

            16.7.5.2. Culture Strategy

            16.7.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.7.6. SWOT Analysis

        16.7.7. Financial Analysis

        16.7.8. Revenue Share

            16.7.8.1. By Region

        16.7.9. Key Clients

        16.7.10. Analyst Comments

    16.8. Matsurf Technologies Inc.

        16.8.1. Overview

        16.8.2. Product Portfolio

        16.8.3. Sales Footprint

        16.8.4. Channel Footprint

            16.8.4.1. Distributors List

        16.8.5. Strategy Overview

            16.8.5.1. Marketing Strategy

            16.8.5.2. Culture Strategy

            16.8.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.8.6. SWOT Analysis

        16.8.7. Financial Analysis

        16.8.8. Revenue Share

            16.8.8.1. By Region

        16.8.9. Key Clients

        16.8.10. Analyst Comments

    16.9. Mitsubishi Corporation

        16.9.1. Overview

        16.9.2. Product Portfolio

        16.9.3. Sales Footprint

        16.9.4. Channel Footprint

            16.9.4.1. Distributors List

        16.9.5. Strategy Overview

            16.9.5.1. Marketing Strategy

            16.9.5.2. Culture Strategy

            16.9.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.9.6. SWOT Analysis

        16.9.7. Financial Analysis

        16.9.8. Revenue Share

            16.9.8.1. By Region

        16.9.9. Key Clients

        16.9.10. Analyst Comments

    16.10. Praxair International, Inc.

        16.10.1. Overview

        16.10.2. Product Portfolio

        16.10.3. Sales Footprint

        16.10.4. Channel Footprint

            16.10.4.1. Distributors List

        16.10.5. Strategy Overview

            16.10.5.1. Marketing Strategy

            16.10.5.2. Culture Strategy

            16.10.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.10.6. SWOT Analysis

        16.10.7. Financial Analysis

        16.10.8. Revenue Share

            16.10.8.1. By Region

        16.10.9. Key Clients

        16.10.10. Analyst Comments

    16.11. Sumitomo Chemicals Co., Ltd.

        16.11.1. Overview

        16.11.2. Product Portfolio

        16.11.3. Sales Footprint

        16.11.4. Channel Footprint

            16.11.4.1. Distributors List

        16.11.5. Strategy Overview

            16.11.5.1. Marketing Strategy

            16.11.5.2. Culture Strategy

            16.11.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.11.6. SWOT Analysis

        16.11.7. Financial Analysis

        16.11.8. Revenue Share

            16.11.8.1. By Region

        16.11.9. Key Clients

        16.11.10. Analyst Comments

    16.12. Testbourne Ltd.

        16.12.1. Overview

        16.12.2. Product Portfolio

        16.12.3. Sales Footprint

        16.12.4. Channel Footprint

            16.12.4.1. Distributors List

        16.12.5. Strategy Overview

            16.12.5.1. Marketing Strategy

            16.12.5.2. Culture Strategy

            16.12.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.12.6. SWOT Analysis

        16.12.7. Financial Analysis

        16.12.8. Revenue Share

            16.12.8.1. By Region

        16.12.9. Key Clients

        16.12.10. Analyst Comments

    16.13. Tosoh Corporation

        16.13.1. Overview

        16.13.2. Product Portfolio

        16.13.3. Sales Footprint

        16.13.4. Channel Footprint

            16.13.4.1. Distributors List

        16.13.5. Strategy Overview

            16.13.5.1. Marketing Strategy

            16.13.5.2. Culture Strategy

            16.13.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.13.6. SWOT Analysis

        16.13.7. Financial Analysis

        16.13.8. Revenue Share

            16.13.8.1. By Region

        16.13.9. Key Clients

        16.13.10. Analyst Comments

    16.14. ULVAC, Inc.

        16.14.1. Overview

        16.14.2. Product Portfolio

        16.14.3. Sales Footprint

        16.14.4. Channel Footprint

            16.14.4.1. Distributors List

        16.14.5. Strategy Overview

            16.14.5.1. Marketing Strategy

            16.14.5.2. Culture Strategy

            16.14.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.14.6. SWOT Analysis

        16.14.7. Financial Analysis

        16.14.8. Revenue Share

            16.14.8.1. By Region

        16.14.9. Key Clients

        16.14.10. Analyst Comments

    16.15. Vacuum Engineering and Material Co.

        16.15.1. Overview

        16.15.2. Product Portfolio

        16.15.3. Sales Footprint

        16.15.4. Channel Footprint

            16.15.4.1. Distributors List

        16.15.5. Strategy Overview

            16.15.5.1. Marketing Strategy

            16.15.5.2. Culture Strategy

            16.15.5.3. Channel Strategy

        16.15.6. SWOT Analysis

        16.15.7. Financial Analysis

        16.15.8. Revenue Share

            16.15.8.1. By Region

        16.15.9. Key Clients

        16.15.10. Analyst Comments

    16.16. Others (On additional request)

17. Recommendation- Critical Success Factors

18. Research Methodology

19. Assumptions & Acronyms Used

List of Tables

Table 01: Global Sputtering Target Market Revenue (US$ Mn), by Type, –

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Table 24: Europe Sputtering Target Market Revenue (US$ Mn), by Country & Sub-region, –

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Table 33: Middle East and Africa Sputtering Target Market Revenue (US$ Mn), by Type, –

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Table 41: South America Sputtering Target Market Revenue (US$ Mn), by Type, –

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Table 48: South America Sputtering Target Market Revenue (US$ Mn), by Country & Sub-region, –

List of Figures

Figure 01: Global Sputtering Target Market Value (USD Mn) Forecast, –

Figure 02: Global Sputtering Target Market Size Analysis (-) and Forecast (-)

Figure 03: Global Sputtering Target Market, by Planer

Figure 04: Global Sputtering Target Market, by Rotary

Figure 05: Global Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Type

Figure 06: Global Sputtering Target Market, by Pure Metal Targets

Figure 07: Global Sputtering Target Market, by Alloy Targets

Figure 08: Global Sputtering Target Market, by Compound Targets

Figure 09: Global Sputtering Target Market, by Others

Figure 10: Global Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Material

Figure 11: Global Sputtering Target Market, by Optical Disk

Figure 12: Global Sputtering Target Market, by Solar Cells

Figure 13: Global Sputtering Target Market, by Hard Coatings

Figure 14: Global Sputtering Target Market, by Flat Panel Displays

Figure 15: Global Sputtering Target Market, by Semiconductor

Figure 16: Global Sputtering Target Market, by Optical Communications

Figure 17: Global Sputtering Target Market, by Others

Figure 18: Global Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Application

Figure 19: Global Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Region (E)

Figure 20: Global Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Region (F)

Figure 21: Global Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Region

Figure 22: North America Target Market Size Analysis (-) and Forecast (-)

Figure 23: North America Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Type ()

Figure 24: North America Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Type ()

Figure 25: North America Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Material ()

Figure 26: North America Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Material ()

Figure 27: North America Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Application ()

Figure 28: North America Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Application ()

Figure 29: North America Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Country ()

Figure 30: North America Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Country ()

Figure 31: North America Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Type

Figure 32: North America Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Material

Figure 33: North America Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Application

Figure 34: North America Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Region

Figure 35: North America Target Market Size Analysis (-) and Forecast (-)

Figure 36: Europe Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Type ()

Figure 37: Europe Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Type ()

Figure 38: Europe Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Material ()

Figure 39: Europe Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Material ()

Figure 40: Europe Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Application ()

Figure 41: Europe Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Application ()

Figure 42: Europe Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Country & Sub-region ()

Figure 43: Europe Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Country & Sub-region ()

Figure 44: Europe Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Type

Figure 45: Europe Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Material

Figure 46: Europe Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Application

Figure 47: Europe Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Region

Figure 48: Asia Pacific Target Market Size Analysis (-) and Forecast (-)

Figure 49: Asia Pacific Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Type ()

Figure 50: Asia Pacific Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Type ()

Figure 51: Asia Pacific Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Material ()

Figure 52: Asia Pacific Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Material ()

Figure 53: Asia Pacific Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Application ()

Figure 54: Asia Pacific Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Application ()

Figure 55: Asia Pacific Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Country & Sub-region ()

Figure 56: Asia Pacific Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Country & Sub-region ()

Figure 57: Asia Pacific Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Type

Figure 58: Asia Pacific Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Material

Figure 59: Asia Pacific Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Application

Figure 60: Asia Pacific Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Region

Figure 61: Middle-East and Africa Sputtering Target Market Size Analysis (-) and Forecast (-)

Figure 62: Middle East and Africa Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Type ()

Figure 63: Middle East and Africa Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Type ()

Figure 64: Middle East and Africa Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Material ()

Figure 65: Middle East and Africa Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Material ()

Figure 66: Middle East and Africa Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Application ()

Figure 67: Middle East and Africa Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Application ()

Figure 68: Middle East & Africa Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Country & Sub-region ()

Figure 69: Middle East & Africa Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Country & Sub-region ()

Figure 70: Middle East and Africa Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Type

Figure 71: Middle East and Africa Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Material

Figure 72: Middle East and Africa Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Application

Figure 73: Middle East and Africa Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Region

Figure 74: South America Sputtering Target Market Size Analysis (-) and Forecast (-)

Figure 75: South America Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Type ()

Figure 76: South America Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Type ()

Figure 77: South America Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Material ()

Figure 78: South America Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Material ()

Figure 79: South America Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Application ()

Figure 80: South America Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Application ()

Figure 81: South America Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Country & Sub-region ()

Figure 82: South America Sputtering Target Market Value Share Analysis, by Country & Sub-region ()

Figure 83: South America Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Type

Figure 84: South America Sputtering Target Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Material

Manufacturing of Sputtering Targets: A Complete Guide - Richconn

It is very important to make sputtering targets correctly for device performance and getting quality thin films. If targets are not made properly then contamination, uneven coatings and material waste can occur. In this blog post we will cover materials, manufacturing steps, applications as well as quality control methods to help you get the best results in sputtering target production.

What is Sputtering?

A procedure known as sputtering uses energetic ions (mostly from a plasma) to hit a solid target. This impact knocks atoms off the target surface. These atoms then settle as a thin film on another surface named as substrate. Many industries use this method to apply precise coatings in optics, electronics and nanotechnology.

Materials Used in Sputtering Targets

Choice of right material for sputtering targets affects both thin film performance & quality. Different materials have different properties, so each one is appropriate for particular uses in electronics, energy or optics.

Pure Metals

Manufacturers mostly choose pure metals as sputtering targets such as aluminum, copper, gold, silver as well as titanium. These metals have good sputtering rates and give high purity. As stable film quality depends on these two.

Compounds

Carbides, nitrides and oxides are examples of compounds used for their chemical stability and hardness. These materials are important for coatings which need to be both functional and durable.

Alloys

Alloys like nickel‐chromium, stainless steel and titanium are chosen when corrosion resistance or extra strength is required. These alloys allow manufacturers to adjust properties for particular needs.

Ceramics and Other Materials

Ceramics such as silicon carbide (SiC) and alumina (Al₂O₃) are valued for their heat resistance and hardness. These materials have a main role in protective and optical coatings where long lasting durability is required.

High Entropy Alloys (HEAs)

High entropy alloys mix five or more elements in nearly equal amounts. These alloys give strong corrosion resistance and high hardness. So they work well in harsh environments.

Sputtering Targets’ Manufacturing Procedure

1. Raw Material Selection

Sputtering target manufacturing starts with raw material selection. We choose metals and compounds with 99.99% purity to assure high film quality and limit defects. Strict physical and chemical standards must be met by the chosen material.

At RICHCONN we source only ultra high purity compounds and metals. This guarantees that our customers get products which meet the industry’s highest standards.

2. Melting and Alloying

After material selection the next step is melting and mixing to form a target. This is done by arc melting or vacuum induction melting at a temperature of above °C. Proper alloying at this stage increases corrosion resistance and strength.

3. Target Forming

Once melting and alloying is done it’s time to shape the material into sputtering targets. You can use different methods and every method has its own advantages.

a. Powder Metallurgy

In powder metallurgy metal powders are pressed into the intended shape and then heated below their melting point. This gives us precise control over density and composition. It is important for those sputtering targets which need high performance.

b. Casting

Casting makes targets by pouring molten metal into molds. It is appropriate for large targets. But it can sometimes cause uneven composition or porosity which can affect performance.

To solve this problem our team machines cast blanks with precision CNC equipment. This step gives higher tolerances and assures more stable quality for demanding applications.

c. Hot Pressing

Hot pressing uses both heat & pressure to turn powders into solid targets. This reduces defects and increases mechanical strength. So the targets become more reliable for harsh applications.

d. Cold Isostatic Pressing (CIP)

CIP forms uniform and dense targets by applying equal pressure from all sides to powder‐filled molds at normal temperature. This reduces weak spots and produces targets which are good for stable thin film deposition.

e. Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP)

HIP removes internal voids by using high pressure & temperature in a gaseous environment. This produces targets with high strength and density. These are particularly important for applications where reliability is key.

4. Heat Treatment

The target is heat treated after forming. Technician’s heat and cool this material at 400 to °C in a controlled manner. This relieves internal stresses and refines the grain structure. As a result target gets stronger and performs better during sputtering.

5. Machining and Surface Finishing

Machining and finishing comes after heat treatment. At this point the target is machined to precise dimensions and surface is finished to get smoothness. Procedures like grinding, polishing & lapping are used to remove any defects and to keep uniform thickness. Moreover target’s surface roughness is kept very low (about <0.1 micrometers) to support high quality film creation.

Also See: What is Precision Grinding

6. Quality Control and Testing

Quality control and testing is the last step. Every target is inspected for uniformity and defects. These tests are chemical composition analysis, density measurement and ultrasonic inspection. They identify problems like cracks or porosity. Only those targets which meet industry standards move forward for thin film deposition.

Types of Sputtering Targets

Manufacturers make different types of sputtering targets to meet different equipment & application needs. Every type has its own benefits for thin film development.

Planar Targets

Planar targets are the most used targets. These have flat, circular or rectangular shapes. They are affordable & simple. Moreover they are easy to manufacture so they are good for prototypes.

Bonded Targets

Bonded targets have a thin sputtering layer bonded to a backing plate mostly aluminum or copper. This not only reduces material cost but simplifies handling too. It’s particularly useful for expensive or fragile materials.

Rotary Targets

Rotary targets have a cylindrical shape & rotate during sputtering. This rotation cools the target, increases its life & uses the material more proficiently. Therefore large scale production mostly uses this design.

Custom Targets

Custom targets cater to particular manufacturing needs. They can have unusual materials, shapes or sizes which gives more adaptability in advanced applications.

RICHCONN produces custom targets for clients with particular needs. These can be complicated alloys or irregular shapes made with the help of EDM, CNC machining as well as additive manufacturing. For example RICHCONN recently supplied a semiconductor company with a batch of Mo‐Ti alloy targets. These targets were able to bear ±0.05 mm tolerances for the sake of modern device fabrication.

Uses of Sputtering Targets

Semiconductor Device Fabrication

Manufacturers use sputtering targets to make memory chips, microchips & flat panel displays. They choose high purity materials such as tantalum to get uniform conductive layers. These layers are key to device speed and reliability.

Solar Cell Production

Solar panel makers use sputtering targets to deposit materials such as cadmium telluride and silicon. The resulting thin films not only increase durability of panel but energy conversion proficiency too.

Optical Coatings for Mirrors and Lenses

Sputtering targets help apply protective and anti reflectives coatings to items like eyeglasses, sunglasses, mirrors as well as optical filters. These coatings improve durability and clarity. So they are well known in laser technology and consumer optics.

Architectural Glass Coatings

Sputtering targets make low emissivity (Low E) coatings for architectural glass. These coatings help buildings save energy by controlling light and heat transmission. They also improve the look of glass and are affordable.

Data Storage Devices

Thin films from sputtering targets are important for magnetic storage media and hard drives. These films support long term storage & data recording.

Challenges in Sputtering Target Manufacturing

A number of issues occur during manufacturing sputtering targets and they affect both cost & quality. Some main problems are given as under.

Material Purity

Getting high purity i.e., mostly above 99.99% is difficult. Tiny impurities can cause defects in thin films & lower device functionality.

Dimensional Accuracy

It’s not easy to keep flatness and dimensions accurate– particularly for complicated or large targets. Minor mistakes can cause uneven coatings or poor tool fit.

Supply Chain and Cost Issues

High quality raw materials are very pricey and sometimes it is hard to obtain them. So it can increase cost of manufacturing and lead time.

Homogeneity

Uniform density and composition is hard to guarantee. Any changes can not only cause uneven sputtering but poor film quality too.

To Sum Up

Sputtering targets are needed for high quality thin films in optics, energy as well as electronics market. Their processing demands control of uniformity, purity & exact dimensions for applications such as solar cells or semiconductors.

If you need precisely engineered sputtering targets or any other CNC machining work then Richconn is your best option. You can contact us anytime.

Why is material purity important in sputtering?

High purity material limits impurities in the film. This results in better coating & prevents film failure.

How does vacuum hot pressing increase sputtering target durability?

When you apply pressure and heat together in vacuum hot pressing, it densifies the target. This makes the target more durable and lowers its porosity.

What is the role of backing plates in sputtering targets?

Backing plates support target, secure it to the tool & also increase its electrical & heat conductivity.

What are some main aspects which affect sputtering targets?

Main factors are density, grain size, purity, porosity and uniformity which affects the target.

Why are sputtering targets needed for semiconductors?

Sputtering targets allows thin film deposition. These films are needed for integrated circuits & electronic devices.

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