Major Group SIC 3695 - Magnetic And Optical Recording Media

SIC 3695 - Magnetic And Optical Recording Media

SIC 36 - Electronic And Other Electrical Equipment And Components, Except Computer Equipment
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  - SIC 3695 - Magnetic And Optical Recording Media
    SIC 3691 - Storage Batteries SIC 3692 - Primary Batteries, Dry And Wet SIC 3694 - Electrical Equipment For Internal Combustion Engines SIC 3695 - Magnetic And Optical Recording Media SIC 3699 - Electrical Machinery, Equipment, And Supplies, Not Elsewhere Classified

Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing blank tape, disk, or cassette magnetic or optical recording media for use in recording audio, video, or other signals. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing blank or recorded records and prerecorded audio tapes are classified in Industry 3652; those manufacturing prepackaged computer software are classified in Services, Industry 7372; and those manufacturing prerecorded video tape cassettes and disks are classified in Services, Major Group 78.

Industry trends:

The Magnetic and Optical Recording Media industry (NAICS 3695) has experienced significant shifts, primarily driven by technological advancements and changes in consumer behavior. One notable trend is the persistent decline in demand for physical media due to the rise of cloud storage and streaming services. This shift is pushing traditional media manufacturers to diversify their portfolios by incorporating more advanced technologies such as solid-state drives (SSDs) and flash memory.

Moreover, the industry is witnessing increased interest in high-capacity storage solutions driven by the proliferation of data-intensive applications like big data analytics, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality. Companies are investing in research and development to innovate and improve storage reliability and speed. Environmental sustainability has also become a critical concern, with firms exploring eco-friendly materials and production processes to meet regulatory standards and consumer expectations.

Looking ahead, the forecast suggests continued growth in the demand for SSDs and other high-performance storage media driven by advancements in 5G, IoT, and edge computing. The market is expected to see further consolidation as larger players acquire smaller firms to bolster their technological capabilities and market share. Despite the decline in traditional media, niche markets such as archival storage still present opportunities for growth.

This industry is comprised of:

Audio range tapes, blank

Computer software tape and disks, blank: rigid and floppy

Instrumentation type tape, blank

Magnetic recording tape, blank: reels, cassettes, and disks

Optical disks and tape, blank

Video recording tape, blank

Explore related industries:

SIC 3572 - Computer Storage Devices SIC 5735 - Record And Prerecorded Tape Stores SIC 7841 - Video Tape Rental

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