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14.3RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The quantitative and qualitative data collected for the Functional Printing market report is from
a combination of secondary and primary sources. Research interviews were conducted with
senior executives and/or managers of leading functional printing providers. These Key Opinion
Leaders (KOLs) were then provided with a questionnaire to gather quantitative and qualitative
inputs on their operations, performance, strategies and views on the overall market, including
key developments and technology trends. Data from interviews is consolidated, checked for
consistency and accuracy, and the final market numbers are again validated by experts. The
global market was split by materials, printing technology, printed components and systemsand
geography based on different factors like primary and secondary sources, understanding of the
number of companies operating in each segment and also KOL insights.
We have used various secondary sources such as directories, articles, white papers, newsletters,
annual reports and paid databases such as OneSource, Hoovers and Factiva to identify and
collect information for extensive technical and commercial study of the Functional Printing
market.
The key players in the market and its value chain were identified through secondary research and
their market opinions were also gathered in a similar way through telephonic interviews and
questionnaires. We have also studied the annual reports of these top market players. Interviews
with key opinion leaders such as directors, managers, and marketing personnel were used
extensively in understanding the need and emergence of the Functional Printing market.