Yole Developpement, based in Lyon, France, is a privately held firm that provides manufacturers, investors, government agencies, and other organizations with market research and business development consulting services. The company focuses on the micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology sector. It collects and analyzes information concerning compound semiconductor and nanotechnology devices, MEMS and semiconductor manufacturing equipment and materials, life sciences and chemistry microtechnologies and nanotechnologies, and photovoltaic technologies. The firm handles business planning, technology strategy, industrial sector survey, quantitative analysis, marketing analysis, customer survey, and other projects. Yole Developpement produces reports, magazines, and databases. It is known for its 'MEMS4Display,' 'LifescienceIC,' 'World Inertial Sensor Market,' and 'MEMS4Mobile' reports. The company provides users with the 'Micronews' magazine and 'MEMSentry' bulletin. 'Micronews,' published monthly, is offered in English and Japanese language editions. Yole Developpement also is known for its World MEMS Fab and IC Europe databases. Entries are updated regularly. Yole Developpement serves over 400 customers worldwide. Services are employed by companies across the consumer electronics, computer, semiconductor, chemicals, aerospace, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and government sectors.