Global Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Market Analysis and Forecast (2013 – 2018) 03/03/2013 | Page 14

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The quantitative and qualitative data collected for the MEMS market report is from a
combination of secondary and primary sources. Research interviews were conducted with senior
executives and/or managers of leading MEMS solution providers. These Key Opinion Leaders
(KOLs) were then provided 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 products, services and 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 MEMS 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, marketing personnel were used extensively
in understanding the need and emergence of MEMS market.

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