1. © Copyright 2005 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. World Biosensors Market High Costs of Development Challenge Biosensor Developers “Significant upfront investment required for developing biosensors is a key challenge faced by biosensors manufacturers. In addition, prolonged R&D timelines make it difficult to justify the high costs in the absence of huge volume markets. Given the current scenario, manufacturers need to be more selective and ensure that only sound research projects with greater potential for success receive funding.” Sensors and Transmitters Research Group

2. © Copyright 2005 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Industry Trends Emerging applications instigates companies to implement comprehensive research & development plans Increased health consciousness culminates into development of newer biosensors resulting in the growth of home diagnostic and point of care markets Integrated collaborative research between academia and industry is on the Increase Focus on security has resulted in use of advanced biosensor applications for the benefit of public Growing end user applications markets ensure growth Intensive research and development makes Lab-on-Chip a reality Smaller companies have enlisted better market penetration Glucose meters is the single largest selling biosensor product

3. © Copyright 2005 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Key Features Frost & Sullivan Provides: Detailed insights into recent developments and trends Drivers, restraints, challenges, and strategic recommendations Analyst insights on applications in the biosensors market Market sizing and competitive analysis Market forecasts and opportunity analysis Quarterly assessments End user market analysis within each product line End user analysis within each vertical of world biosensors market

4. © Copyright 2005 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. What We Offer Global Coverage Proven methodology encompassing extensive primary and secondary data and research Focused information and strategies that cover business and technology issues Credible data and analysis highlighting industry dynamics Winning strategies to help you create precise business plans

5. © Copyright 2005 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. Who Will Benefit? Current Market Participants Find out how they compare to the competition Assess current and future drivers and restraint Determine and exploit new market share opportunities New Entrants Analyze challenges associated with the industry Calculate time scales for strategy implementation Position yourself to capitalize on the market’s unmet needs Investment Community Analyze long-term strategies of conferencing companies Determine which participants will outperform the competition Assess attractiveness of investing in biosensors market

6. © Copyright 2005 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. What’s Included Various types of biosensors from home diagnostics to bio defense uses Forecast by each product type in dollars Forecast by vertical markets Forecast and growth by various geographic markets Product and technological improvements

7. © Copyright 2005 Frost & Sullivan. All Rights Reserved. AZUR Environmental Abbott Laboratories Biosensor BV Bayer Cranefield Biotechnology Center Chiron DuPont Biosensor Materials Draeger Safety Ercon, Inc. EG & IC Sensors Johnson & Johnson Integrated Micro Instruments Innovative Biosensors, Inc. Key Market Participants LifeScan, Inc. Strategic Diagnostics Sysmex Theron, Inc. Molecular Devices Corp. M-Biotech Oxford Biosensors Ltd. QTL Biosensors Roche Diagnostics Radiometer America, Inc. Remedios Universal Sensors, Inc. Zellweger

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