Request
for Input on Worldwide Positive Displacement and Turbine Flowmeter Studies
Flow Research has teamed up with Ducker Research of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan to produce a series of studies called Worldflow™. This study is divided into two phases. Phase One, which includes ultrasonic, vortex, DP, magnetic, and Coriolis flowmeters, is complete. Phase Two includes turbine, positive displacement, variable area, open channel, and thermal mass flowmeters.
Why these studies? In recent years, some flowmeter studies have been written that address the market for individual types of meters. However, these studies make it difficult to assess the impact different types of flowmeters are having on these single technologies. For example, most people would agree that ultrasonic flowmeters are growing rapidly, but what is the impact of magnetic, vortex, or Coriolis flowmeters on ultrasonic meters? By studying all these technologies together, we have been able to give each technology uniform treatment, using a consistent set of definitions.
Phase One is complete, and includes six volumes. Volume VI is a Worldwide Survey of Flowmeter Users that includes users of all flow technologies. We are now writing Volumes VII and VIII, which are about Positive Displacement and Turbine Flowmeters. All studies are worldwide in scope. There will be a separate study on each type of flowmeter.
Your input is extremely important to this study. We want to know what is most important to you so we can be sure to cover the subjects of concern to you. Please respond to Flow Research by email (jesse@flowresearch.com), by fax (781-224-7552), or by phone (781-245-3200). Our regular mail address is Flow Research, 27 Water Street, Wakefield, MA 01880. Also, if you prefer not to deal with the structure of this form, just send an email or fax with your comments. Please visit our website at www.flowresearch.com for more information. Thank you! – Jesse Yoder, Research Director, Flow Research.
The following is an outline of the studies. Both the Positive Displacement and Turbine Flowmeter studies will have a similar structure:
Chapter 1: Executive Summary
Chapter 2: Introduction (Includes Scope, Definitions, and Methodology)
Chapter 3: Flowmeter Product and Technology Analysis
Chapter 4: Flowmeter Market Size and Forecasts through 2006
Chapter 5: Flowmeter Supplier Market Shares
Chapter 6: Strategies for Success
Chapter 7: Company Profiles
Appendix A: Input Questionnaire
Appendix B: End-User Questionnaire
Appendix C: Directory of Flowmeter Suppliers
Market
Research
1. What are your sources of market research information (check all that apply)?
_____ We don’t use market research
_____ We do our own market research
_____ We get what we need from the Internet
_____ We use custom market research studies from outside companies
_____ We use off-the-shelf studies from outside companies
_____ Other (please specify) ______________________________________
What are your current market research needs (e.g., custom work, off-the-shelf studies)? Please specify any subject areas that you need market research in, or anticipate future needs. Please include, but do not limit yourself to, instrumentation topics.
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2. What are your main criticisms of market research reports you have seen?
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3. How do you feel that the market research reports you have seen could be improved? (please be as specific as possible)
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4. What information would you like to see about positive displacement and turbine flowmeters? Please rate the following in terms of importance to you, using the following scale from 1 to 5:
Unimportant = 1
Slightly important = 2
Of Average Importance = 3
Quite Important = 4
Highly Important = 5
_____ Market Shares of PD/Turbine Flowmeter Suppliers
_____ Market Size for PD/Turbine Flowmeters
_____ Forecast of Growth for PD/Turbine Flowmeters through 2005
_____ Growth Factors for PD Turbine Flowmeters
_____ Technology and Product Analysis for PD/Turbine Flowmeters
_____ Growth Strategies for PD/Turbine Flowmeter Suppliers
_____ Geographic Breakdown of Flowmeter Market (North America, Europe, Japan, Asia without Japan, Rest of World)
_____ I prefer to see the following geographic breakdown ___________________________
_____ Distribution Structure of Flowmeter Suppliers (Direct, Distributors, Reps)
_____ Use of the Internet for purchasing flowmeters
Please list any other topics not listed here that you would like to see covered. Rate their importance, if possible:
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Liquid vs. Gas Liquid vs. Gas
Diaphragm Insertion vs. Inline
Helical Gear Axial
Nutating Disc Paddlewheel?
Oscillating Piston Pelton Wheel?
Oval Gear Woltmann?
Rotary Tangential?
Please indicate any other product categories you would like to see included for either PD or turbine meters
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6. Do either PD or turbine flowmeters incorporate “smart” technology or self-diagnostics? Do they incorporate HART, Foundation Fieldbus, or Profibus? Do you expect this for the future?
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7. Please mention any other issues that you would like to see addressed in these studies.
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9. Any other comments (attach another sheet if you like):
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10. We have started a new service called the Product Line Expansion Service. This service is for both suppliers and distributors. It is designed to help suppliers who wish to expand locate distributors around the world. It is also designed to help distributors who are looking for suppliers.
Check here ______ if you would like more information about the Product Line Expansion Service (PLES).
Name ________________________ Company _______________________
Phone Number ____________________ Email Address _________________
Please send to jesse@flowresearch.com, or fax to 781-224-7552. Visit our website at www.flowresearch.com for information on the entire series of Worldflow™ studies, including Volumes I to VI that we recently completed.
Our mailing address is: Jesse Yoder, Flow Research, 27 Water Street, Wakefield, MA 01880. Telephone: (781) 245-3200.
Thanks for your input!
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