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Mirrorless cameras, commonly used term for mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras (MILC), are digital cameras with interchangeable lens that are fitted with image sensors to provide image to the EVF (electronic viewfinder). Termed as “mirrorless” as these cameras do not have a mirror in the optical path and is characterized as lightweight to handle, smaller for easy portability, and simple to use. 

Cropped sensor cameras comprise a growing sector within the global photography and cameras market due to growing acknowledgment of their particular benefits in increasingly popular sectors. The photography market has exhibited steady growth over the years due to the steady popularity of the medium recreationally.

Biosensors, short form for biological sensors, are essentially analytical devices. They transform biological responses into electrical signals. They are typically comprised of a transducer and a biological element that could be an antibody, an enzyme, or a nucleic acid. The bioelement interacts with the analyte that is being tested and the biological response is transformed into an electrical signal by the transducer.

Quantum cascade lasers (QCLs) have been around since mid-90s, used as semiconductor lasers as they are particularly good at emitting laser light from far-IR to mid-IR spectrum. Quantum cascade lasers find applications in sensing, research and development activities, biomedical, and security.

Operational technology is a growing field driven by the rising adoption of Internet of Things technology in the industrial sector, which has led to widespread use of smart machine and automated production technologies and a need for stable and efficient operational technology.

Micro-LED aka as mLED is a leap over widely used LCD technology. This is with respect to its greater contrast, faster response time, and less energy consumption. The mLED display consists of an array of microscopic LEDs that form the individual pixel elements.

Needless to explain its primary function, a position sensor helps to detect the position of an object from or to a fixed point. Position sensor provides the much important positional feedback for automobiles and robots. One of the easiest to use and most inexpensive types of position sensor is potentiometer. Linear variable differential transformer (LVDT), on the other hand, is an inductive position sensor that is less likely to undergo mechanical wear problems.

Headphones are a pair of two simple speakers attached to a band that goes across the wearer’s head in such a manner that the speakers are positioned over the ears.

The three broad segments of timing devices are semiconductor clocks, oscillators, and resonators. Timing devices are the semiconductor components bringing about timely performance of electronic products. Small timing devices are usually pocket instruments and wrist instruments and the larger ones are typically table and the panel-mounted units, which includes demonstrational timers.

The rising demand for higher level of encryption for voice to meet the security needs for public safety organizations is boosting the global terrestrial trunked radio (TETRA) market. The ability of terrestrial trunked radios to transfer data quickly as compared to the mobile communications earlier is also boosting their demand. Terrestrial trunked radio is a private, digital mobile radiotechnology, finding its application in medical, transport, security, and fire services. 

The global smart factory sector has been propelled by the need for efficient and precise ways of operating a manufacturing unit. The increasing adoption of industrial robots in the global manufacturing sector was the first step for the smart factory market. Modern factories incorporate sophisticated industrial robotic systems, Internet of Things technology, and machine communication technology to enable smooth automated manufacturing.

Integrated passive devices are gaining popularity due to soaring needs for further reduction in size and cost and increment in functionality in handheld devices. These devices enable miniaturization of devices by combining different functional blocks, including couplers, impedance matching devices, harmonic filters, and baluns, and integrating them into one semiconductor chip. 

Electronic toll collection (TEC) systems are devices that enable the central management of toll operations via a single integrated solution. Eliminating delay on highways and roadways, the system ensures that toll payment is made electronically in a hassle-free manner.

Container weighing systems comprise an important part of the global transportation sector. Checking the weight of containers before they are loaded is integral to avoiding accidents caused by overloading. Various modes of transportation have their own weight parameters, but the widespread use of containers has provided a standard metric of measurement, helping wider adoption of container weighing systems.

Building information modeling (BIM) is a process based on intelligent 3D modeling that helps in the more efficient management, construction, designing, and planning of infrastructure and buildings. BIM allows construction, engineering, and architecture professionals to gain a decisive insight and get equipped with powerful tools for streamlining their projects.

Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are fully automated transport systems that function with unmanned vehicles. They are used for the safe transport of goods in production, warehouse, logistics, and distribution environments without human intervention. AGVs are employed to reduce costs and to enhance efficiency and profitability.

The global market for 3D motion capture is predicted to witness a strong growth throughout the forecast period, thanks to the rising number of applications areas. The real-time data with temporal and spatial accuracy is projected to enhance the market’s growth in the near future. Furthermore, the rising adoption of 3D motion capture in medical, industrial, and biomechanics research are estimated to fuel the overall development of the market in the near future.

SCADA stands for supervisory control and data acquisition, an independent control system in other words, which is essential for proper functioning of numerous industries including energy, oil and gas, water, manufacturing, power, transportation, and recycling. SCADA helps these large-scale organizations and companies to maintain and enhance their efficiency via better communication and swift distribution of data between different departments.

Silicon on insulator (SOI) is a chip manufacturing technology that uses layered silicon–insulator–silicon substrates instead of the conventional bulk silicon and is used in making advanced semiconductor devices. The continued demand for miniaturization of electronic devices and advances in microprocessor design are seminal developments leading to the evolution of the silicon on insulator market.

Electronic machines that keep a tab on the number of passengers that aboard or alight a vehicle are known as automated passenger counting systems. They are fast supplanting schedule checkers that were earlier leveraged to manually gather ridership information. Automated passenger counting and information systems are efficient and inexpensive as they do not require hiring additional manpower.

Frequency synthesizers are a type of electronic circuit commonly used for creating multiple frequencies based on an oscillator or a timebase that is single fixed. Most modern devices make use of some form of frequency synthesizers, as they are an inseparable part of technologies such as televisions, radio receivers, CB radios, mobile telephones, and short range transmitter-receiver systems. 

The concept of wireless power transmission or transfer dates back to the mid-18th century when Nikola Tesla, a prominent contributor to the design of alternating current (AC) power supply systems, first worked on wireless power transmission projects.

Video surveillance is a monitoring system, which includes the use of video camera for observing an area or building. The signals from the video camera are transmitted to receivers via telephone links or cables forming a closed circuit. Video surveillance systems can be IP, analog, or biometric. 

The increasing focus on developing a secure economy has augmented the demand for topnotch security solutions. The global market for security solutions has been thriving in the wake of rising defense budgets, improving investments in research and development, and growing need for keeping the IT industry safe.

Land mobile radio systems (LMRS) are wireless communication system used by terrestrial users in vehicles or on foot. These systems can be hand portable or mobile. The technologies that are implemented in LMRS are analog and digital. 

Gesture recognition and touchless sensing has become a crucial part of the current technological scenario in recent years. The rising use of smartphones and other smart devices, particularly in urban centers, has propelled the adoption of gesture recognition and touchless sensing technology in recent years.

The global filtration and contamination control market is propelled by the increasingly restrictive environmental regulations compelling the use of cleaner fuels. Liquid filtration is used for the purification of solid-liquid and liquid-liquid materials, across almost all industries, so as to enhance the quality of products. 

Ballast water treatment involves treatment of ballast water before it is discharged out of the ship at the port or in the mid sea. This is to reduce the harmful effects of aquatic marine organisms on the marine environment that happens at the time of ballistic operations of a ship. 

With escalating population and rapid urbanization across the world, the need to conserve energy is paramount. It is estimated that buildings consumer nearly 40% of the World’s energy consumption.

Research activities aimed at the development of conductive materials that have the ability to rollup, bend, and fold have significantly increased in the past few years as scientists increasingly realize their potential in the fields of wearable electronics, smart fabrics, medical implants, and solar cells, to name a few. 

A Wi-Fi chipset refers to a part of a wireless-enabled device’s internal hardware that allows the device to communicate with other wireless-enabled machines. S

An interconnect component refers to an optical or electric connection or cable connecting two or more devices. 

The commercial availability of software tools and algorithms that can measure and process pixels in three dimensions is a key characteristic of the global market for machine vision. 

A cryocooler has the ability to cool its interior environment and the global cryocooler market has been witnessing a steady rise in demand, especially from developed economies. There are numerous types of cryocoolers currently in use: Brayton cryocoolers, Gifford-McMahon cryocoolers, Stirling cryocoolers, Joule Thomson cryocoolers, and pulse-tube cryocoolers. 

Power systems used in the telecommunications sector in installations to control, monitor, and measure the power flow across networks are referred to as telecom power systems. These systems are built by combining smaller systems such as distributors, converters, backup systems, and controllers. 

Development of surface mount technology (SMT) has been nothing short of revolution as far as electronic circuits are concerned, taking it past the limitations of traditional thru-hole soldering methods and significantly helping in the miniaturization of electronic devices. Via surface mount technology, electronic circuit components can be placed directly over the surface of the printed circuit boards (PCBs) and currently, nearly all electronic hardware that are produced utilize SMT. 

A microgrid differentiates itself from traditional grid with its capability to work independently as a local energy grid during crisis times such as power outages and storms. Apart from providing a grid backup, microgrids can work to connect to unreliable or small-sized local resources, cut costs, and become more environment-friendly at times. 

Today, connected car is the big buzz word in the automotive and car industry. A connected car is equipped with Internet connectivity to share information between devices within the vehicle or to share information with devices outside the car such as in other cars, office, home, or other physical spaces. 

EMI shielding, short for electromagnetic shielding, involves engulfing electronics and cables with conductive or magnetic materials to prevent incoming or outgoing emissions of electromagnetic frequencies (EMF).  EMI shielding is carried out for many reasons. One such purpose it serves is to thwart electromagnetic interference (EMI) from affecting sensitive electronics. Mostly, metallic mesh shields are leveraged to prevent one component from affecting another inside a particular device.

Terrain awareness and warning systems (TWAS) are used to prevent controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) accidents. The technology provides an important layer of protection for aircraft navigation as it changes course as per the terrain and as per weather conditions. 

Solid-state and other energy-efficient lighting forms have allowed the world to solve the expanding crisis of high energy consumption at the cost of depleting fossil fuels and excessive pollution, states TMR Research. The demand for energy-efficient lighting solutions is projected to skyrocket in the coming years as various end users are moving toward creating greener products.

Service robots efficiently and tirelessly perform common human tasks that are otherwise considered repetitive, dull, and time-consuming, such as everyday household jobs.  There can be two major types of service robots – personal service robots who undertake non-commercial jobs such as domestic service, personal mobility assistance, and pet exercising, and professional service robots who perform commercial and delicate tasks such as surgery in hospitals, defense and security, fire-fighting, cleaning of public places, and goods delivery.

Power electronics are solid state circuitry devices that convert and control electric power from the source to load. These devices ensure effective delivery of power, providing high security, reliability, and flexibility to the power system. They improve switching speed and also enable power management to prevent power loss. 

Non-Volatile memory or NVM is a different kind of computer memory that has been programmed to recover stored data and information even after being switched off and back on. A few examples of non-volatile memory are punched cards, paper tape, optical discs, magnetic tape, floppy discs, hard disk drives, ferroelectric RAM, flash memory, and read-only memory. 

First produced in the mid 1960’s, micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) based devices are a remarkable innovation that has gained quite some popularity from the outset. New generation MEMS oscillators address both the challenges of offering wider temperature range solutions with slimmer stabilities while maintaining the cost and reducing the factor-form of devices. 

A global navigation satellite system (GNSS) allows the function of pinpointing the geographical position of a user’s receiver located anywhere on the earth. GNSSs make use of a group of orbiting satellites operating in synchronicity with a ground stations network. Currently, there has three systems in operation, viz. the global orbiting navigation satellite system (GLONASS) of the Russian Federation, global position system (GPS) of the U.S., and Galileo of Europe. The precision of GNSS could vary as per the particular technologies employed. 

Distributed fiber optic sensing is a technology that offers unique possibilities for the real-time, continuous measurement of a number of variables such as acoustic perturbations, strain, and temperature. Unlike traditional sensing technologies that depend on the inputs from discrete sensors at pre-determined points, distributed sensing depends utilizes the entire length of the optical fiber. 

Superconducting wires are made up of superconducting materials which, when cooled below a certain temperature (transition temperature), exhibit zero electrical resistance. The superconductor material used is usually in the form of filament and theoretically allows the persistent flow of electric current across any loop of superconductor wire. 

Water quality monitoring makes use of water quality data to identify trends, characterize waters from various waterbodies, address emerging problems, assess the effectiveness of pollution control programs, and help formulate better pollution control policies, apart from responding to emergencies such as draughts and floods. The chemical, physical, microbiological, and biological characteristics of water are measured under water quality monitoring. 

Logistics offer businesses advantages such as enhanced delivery performance, reduced operational costs, and improved customer satisfaction, and are thus, becoming increasingly popular. The growth of ecommerce is one of the key factors boosting the global logistics market. The popularity of online shopping is increasing and with it, the demand for logistics services.

Ubiquity of smartphones, laptops, tablets, and other portable electronic devices in the past decade has had a pied piper effect on the electronic industry. Innovation is in full swing too, consistently introducing new products that offer improved performance, are durable, and cost efficient.

Vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) refers to a specialized laser diode that is envisaged to transform fiber optic communications in terms of improved efficiency and increased data speed. 

The surging demand for industrial robots with Internet of Things capabilities is transforming production lines, especially in the automotive and electronic industry. Next generation robots possess human-like attributes such as intelligence, recognition of objects, flexibility, memory, and ability to learn. 

Ubiquity of smartphones in the past decade has had a pied piper effect on the battery market. Technological advancements have led to flexible, ultra-thin, stretchable, and roll-able batteries. Moving forward, with continuous research and development, the manufacturers operating in this field are building large batteries with similar attributes to address the need from large-sized electrical vehicles as well as for grid application in the residential and commercial sector. 

Street and roadway lighting is among the most essential aspects of an urban area, and a considerable chunk of budget is allotted to the maintenance of these public service lights. With depleting natural resources, the need to improve the efficiency of every energy consuming public service equipment is paramount.

Continuing to extend its popularity in global retail and shopping stores, self-checkout systems cancel the need for human assistance or a retail agent by automating the checkout process, which includes making payments and scanning and bagging purchased items. These systems are a massive investment for retailers and thus, they need to be user-friendly and intuitive.

Pipeline leak detection is used to find the site of leak in pipeline networks that are used for transportation of gases, oils, and other fluid products. Pipeline networks need to fulfill safety standard as they are used for long-distance transport of flammable commodities. 

Industrial PCs are high-performing computing solutions that aid in planning, controlling, and monitoring industrial operations in real-time. These systems are installed for data acquisition and process control needs with the objective to increase productivity and enhance operational efficiency. 

Fire protection systems and fire detection management systems are installed in commercial kitchens and food processing units to help prevent fires and to reduce the impact of fires that can result in loss of life and property. Industrial food processing units that utilize high-energy cooking equipment are susceptible to fire accidents that can cause irreversible loss to life or property. 

An inductor, in its simplest form, is a passive electronic component that can form a magnetic field and store electric energy. Inductors find various applications in several fields including the industries of power, automotive, aerospace, telecommunication, military and defense, and consumer electronic goods.

Free space optical (SFO) communication is a technology that uses light traveling in free space such as outer space, air, and vacuum to communicate. This technology is highly useful in cases were physical optical fiber cable connection is impractical owing to high costs or other factors. On the other hand, visible light communication (VLC) is a subset of optical wireless communications technology, which uses visible light in the range of 400 to 800 THz to send signals between one to two kilometers.

A fiber optic gyroscope (FOG) helps in sensing the orientation of an object and provides very precise rotational rate information. Since fiber optic gyroscope doesn’t rely on inertial resistance to movement and has no moving parts, it has quickly become a dependable option over mechanical gyroscope such as the classic spinning-mass gyroscope. 

The high electrical and thermal stress leads to decomposition of mineral oils used inside a power transformer. This in turn leads to generation of hydrogen (H2), carbon di-oxide (CO2), carbon mono-oxide (CO), methane (CH4), ethylene (C2H4), and acetylene (C2H2) among others. The formation of these gases depends upon the faults in the transformer. 

LiDAR, acronym for Light Detection and Ranging, is a remote sensing technology that emits light towards a target object to unearth information about it and gauge the range of a distant target from the light that is being reflected back. It can be compared to RADAR and SONAR in many ways. However, unlike a RADAR and SONAR, LiDAR uses light waves of shorter wavelengths. 

The testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) solutions verify that a product conforms to regulatory standards pertaining to quality, performance, and technical safety that are universally accepted. Product testing, inspection and certification is an approach to provide assurance to consumers and are in the interest of consumers for a safe purchase. 

Structured cabling market has been gaining momentum due to the high demand for comprehensive cabling infrastructure that includes hardware. Structured cabling has enabled high-speed internet and transmission of data along with seamless voice and video signals from one point to the other. 

Home automation system refers to a computer-based system that monitors and controls ventilation, fire systems, security systems, and lighting within a building. A home building automation system includes hardware and software, configured to work in tandem under the set protocols. With these systems, centralization of lighting, HVAC, security, and entertainment is enabled via integration of electrical devices. 

An embedded system consists of a microprocessor or microcontroller and acts as the processing core of a large system in order to perform a particular task. The combination of software and hardware in an embedded system create functional targeting device that has several benefits such as accuracy, adaptability, speed, reliability, small size, and power. 

Control valves are a type of valve mechanism which respond to signals directed by controllers in the form of partial or complete closure or opening for controlling pressure, liquid level, flow, temperature, and other conditions. The production of control valves is chiefly driven by the soaring demand in process sectors and high energy consumption. Control valves could be of various kinds, viz. electric, hydraulic, pneumatic, and manual. 

Ultra-high definition (UHD) 4K panel has become the new standard of the television as these panels have become affordable to many. 4K resolution, which has about 4,000 pixels, offers the best picture quality and incredible resolution. The research report anticipates that the demand for these panels is expected to remain high in the coming years due to their superior performance, compatibility, and affordability. 

Optical sensors convert light rays into electronic signals, which are readable by an instrument. For their proper functioning, they are often connected to an electrical trigger. They can sense and measure the changes in one or several light beams. When a change occurs, these sensors operate as a photoelectric trigger and thus, regulate the electrical output. Optical sensors are gaining popularity due to their benefits over traditional sensors. 

High-k is a material having a high dielectric constant, with the threshold for comparison being the dielectric constant of silicon dioxide, which has been for decades the de-facto material for the gate dielectric layer of a device. High-k dielectrics commonly find usage in the process of semiconductor manufacturing, a strategy known to come into use to allow further reduction in size of microelectronic components. 

A single board computer (SBC) is a computer type wherein all of the components – such as storage, memory, and microprocessor – are built on a single circuit board. An SBC is similar to any normal computer in terms of functions. 

A light emitting diode (LED) display is a flat panel display that consists of several light-emitting diodes as the key element of the video display. LED displays are characterized by the dynamic display of content, remarkable brightness and illumination, and high-definition resolution. The marked illumination and unique display of array of colors enable them to be used for various informational and decorative purposes. 

A point-of-sale (PoS) terminal is a computerized alternative for a cash register. The PoS system, a combination of hardware and software, can process debit and credit cards, is able to track and record customer orders, and can connect to other network systems. Generally, a PoS terminal relies on a personal computer that has application-specific programs along with I/O devices for that particular work environment.

The rapid technological advancements in size, design, power, and sound quality have rendered the nature of the global loudspeaker market dynamic. Loudspeakers are electromagnetic transducers, which convert an electrical signal into a corresponding sound. They are available in various types, including multimedia speaker, soundbar, subwoofers, outdoor speaker, satellite/subwoofer, and in-wall speaker. 

The electronics industry has seen significant enhancements in technologies, system integration, and fundamental materials used to manufacture elemental structures in the past few years. This has led to a rapid rise in the total power consumed by the device, which, in several cases, are seeing a rapid reduction in size. Supplying high power to such devices, with electronic parts crammed in small packages, make the issue of heat density management even worse for the industry. This has increased the industry’s focus on the development of efficient heat management technologies.

The world washing machine market is prognosticated to rake in ample amount of demand from the residential sector as consumers find a heated inclination toward smart and connected products. Vendors in the market are taking to products which can be managed and controlled with a few touches on the consumer’s smartphone. Commercial dryers could gain traction as manufacturers introduce heat pump technology in the wake of energy consumption rising to an alarming level.

Embedded non-volatile memory is characterized by a small-sized chip, which is widely used in diverse applications of embedded system. It is primarily used in SIM card, smart card, microcontrollers, display driver IC, and PMIC for several purposes such as data encryption, trimming, programming, identification, redundancy, and coding.

Deep learning is an approach to artificial intelligence, which is anticipated to revolutionize several industries. For example, deep learning is used for voice and image recognition by Google, promotion of what to watch next by Netflix, and highlighting related products to potential customers by Amazon.

Various types of sensing devices are used to determine the position, rotation, and trajectory of an object, with gyroscope and accelerometer as the most common sensory devices. Although both gyroscope and accelerometer are similar in purpose, the former helps in determining orientation of an object while the other measures gravitational acceleration.

Industrial fire brigade training program and services are meant for personnel who are willing to work in situations of industrial fires and cope with them in an efficient and trained manner. In this, the firefighters who are dedicated towards upgrading their techniques of firefighting and several other emergency techniques of response and thorough safety training.

Vehicle-to-everything communication refers to the transfer of information or signal from a vehicle to any object that can impact the functioning of the vehicle. It is a form of vehicular communication system that integrates other different specific communication types such as V2G (Vehicle-to-grid), V2D (Vehicle-to-device), V2P (Vehicle-to-Pedestrian), and V2V (Vehicle-to-vehicle).

Immersive simulator-based solutions allow companies and human resources operating in a number of industries to closely understand the variety of problems that may occur in real time in areas such as safety, reactive maintenance, and productivity, thereby improving throughput and enhancing the employee’s level of awareness while operating in risky situations.

The global track geometry measurement system market is projected to exhibit a positive CAGR between 2017 and 2025. The market will benefit from the increase demand for improved security in railway transport and the growling metro lines and railway networks. 

The global microcontroller socket market is forecast to expand considerably in the coming years. Due to their increasing application in communication, industrial, and automobile sectors, the demand for microcontroller sockets is forecast to augment at a high pace. Microcontrollers are integrated in varied electronic devices in order to manage device operations. 

Exhibiting a positive CAGR between 2017 and 2025, the global hermetic packaging market is forecast to spawn into a multi-billion dollar industry by the end of the forecast period. 

Vehicles today use more electronics to cater to the diversified needs of drivers and passengers and for addressing the concerns about environmental deterioration and fuel conservation. In the automotive sector, communications and networking pertaining to in-vehicle, vehicle-to-vehicle, and vehicle-to-infrastructure are gaining traction for safety and bandwidth needs.

The demand for industrial automation is poised to rise due to the increased need of high product quality combined with expectations of highly reliable operations in high-volume production. One of the key elements of process automation is integrated drive systems as they not only provide high accuracy and efficiency but have low maintenance cost as well. 

The world microgrid as a service (MaaS) market is foreseen to build its growth on the back of software as a service (SaaS) sector which helps in the creation of more cost-efficient, reliable, and safer microgrid systems. The SaaS market could be followed by operation and maintenance service.

Noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) testing helps in the optimization of the noise and vibration characteristics for enhancing the system performance and increasing the operational comfort. NVH testing solutions are extensively used in numerous industry verticals such as automotive, aerospace, white goods, and transportation. Companies use acoustics and vibration testing analysis to reduce product development iterations and improve the quality of the production processes.

Several significant technological advancements in the area of cellular IoT will widen the horizons of the global cellular IoT market over the coming period. While the Internet connects people, IoT connects all devices and objects to the Internet. By connecting various ‘smart’ devices, cellular IoT can collect sensor data from them.

The global software-defined anything market is rapidly expanding with the emergence of various software driven technologies that have transformed the networking industry. Prominent technologies under software-defined anything include software-defined networking (SDN), software-defined data center (SDDC), and software-defined storage (SDS).

IR spectroscopy consists of a range of analytical techniques based on the interaction of infrared radiation with matter, where a part of radiation is absorbed by the matter.  With the help of infrared spectrometer, IR spectroscopy is used to identify and study chemicals in any state—solid, liquid, or gaseous.

The process of roll-to-roll printing helps in creating electronic devices on a roll of flexible plastic or metal foil. In the recent past, the technology of roll-to-roll printing has transformed manufacturing processes, which has led to significantly higher volume production of technology products. 

Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a broad group of evaluation techniques which are employed in the science and technology industry in order to analyze the properties of a system, component, or material without triggering damage. As non-destructive testing does not alter the article in inspection permanently, it is an extremely valuable technology that helps saving both time and money in terms of product research, troubleshooting, and evaluation. 

The Internet of Things (IoT) is reshaping several sectors, including automotive. With IoT, automobiles are now equipped with value added services and applications such as automated driving and real-time traffic alerts to improve the overall driving experience. Owing to increased disposable income among the urban population and demand for technologically advanced products, the automotive sector is currently flourishing.

Large format printers (LFPs), also called wide format printers, support the printing of large roll widths, typically in the range of 18-100 inches. They are used in myriad applications, such as print banners, posters, signage, printed textiles, wall coverings, vehicle graphics, POP displays, and other constructional designs requiring large format artworks. 

The global vertical farming market is likely to gain significant traction in the foreseeable future, due to the burgeoning demand for biopharmaceutical products. The rapid urbanization and government initiatives are triggering the deployment of vertical farms across the world. For instance, the European Environment Agency (EEA) with the help of Sustain Solar Limited (U.K.) are working towards converting flat roofs across London into vegetable gardens. 

The global top display technologies and devices market has experienced various technological advancements and has witnessed steady growth over the last few years. Currently, the majorly implemented technologies are light emitting diodes (LED), virtual retinal, organic light emitting diodes (OLED), and quantum dots. 

In recent times, the increasing trend of automation is providing a thrust to the global sensors market. Sensors form the backbone of automated systems. The market has witnessed a tremendous transformational leap with the rapid advancements in the sensor technology. With advancements, there has been a considerable expansion in the scope of applications of sensors.

The global people counting system market is expected to gain a significant momentum in the coming years. People counting systems are gaining popularity owing to their high accuracy and reliability in monitoring and counting entrance and exit traffic separately, while excluding carts, children, and strollers. They are also capable of counting multiple individuals entering simultaneously. 

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) is the technology that helps to control temperature, humidity, and quality of air in indoor and vehicular environment. HVAC systems find application in office and industrial buildings to efficiently manage the costs of cooling and heating, particularly when the assembly is large and requires various temperature zones across the building. 

The global factory automation platform as a service market is poised to tread along a healthy growth track in the forthcoming years. Factory automation platform as a service provides connectivity among cloud and factory, security resources, and data analytics platform. It facilitates factory automation application development and offers solutions and services to factory operators and factory owners by just developing core logic of each application.

Refrigerators and Freezers have been an integral part of majority of households across the world for several decades. However, in the recent times, the growing culture of packaged food and irregular eating habits among the urban population has experienced an exponential surge. Backed by increased disposable income among the middle class, the global market for household refrigerators and freezers is projected for a healthy growth rate during the forecast period of 2017 to 2025.

The global market for ultra-low temperature freezers is likely to grow at a steady pace in the coming years. This type of freezers is being used extensively in hospitals, bio-banks, and research institutes in order to preserve bacteria, viruses, drugs, chemicals, enzymes, cell preparations, and tissue samples. The increasing adoption of ultra-low temperature freezers is anticipated to supplement the growth of the market in the near future.

The global market for smart ticketing is anticipated to witness healthy growth in the next few years. The easy and affordable access to smart ticketing system for consumers is encouraging its adoption across diverse applications across the globe. Some of the primary applications of smart ticketing technology are buses, airlines, railways and metros, and sports and entertainment. 

A hydraulic cylinder refers to a mechanical actuator that is utilized to provide unidirectional force through a unidirectional stroke. Powered by pressurized hydraulic fluid, hydraulic cylinders have extensive applications in construction, manufacturing, heavy industries, and agriculture.

The global market for hardware encryption is projected to witness healthy growth throughout the forecast period, thanks to the advent of portable storage devices in order to transfer files and information between computers. In addition, these devices help in improving the security concerns and confidentiality of data.

The global flexible battery market is anticipated to witness strong growth in the next few years. The rising demand for flexible and thin battery from Internet of Things is considered to create promising opportunities for market players, thus fuelling market growth. In addition, the implementation of flexible lithium air batteries in the advanced wearable electronics is expected to encourage the growth of the market in the near future.

The global circuit protection market is projected to grow at a healthy growth rate during the forecast period. The rising number of applications of circuit protection is expected to contribute extensively towards the development of the overall market in the near future. The research study further highlights the key growth factors, current trends, and opportunities in the global circuit protection market.

The growth in the global bank kiosk market is projected to increase substantially across the forecast period. With a high level of competition and development of innovative features and products, the market is likely to register a healthy growth rate in the next few years. The remarkable efforts being taken by prominent players to offer improved and efficient customer service is expected to supplement the growth of the global bank kiosk market throughout the forecast period.

The global augmented reality and virtual reality market is anticipated to exhibit substantial growth in the coming years. This market is an extremely dynamic, exciting, and promising one and is single-handedly fueled by recent technological advancements. 

Over the past few years, the pressure on process industries to enhance the production process without compromising on the quality of the product has increased tremendously. This has led to the development and implementation of advanced process control (APC) and on-line optimization systems.

The global optical instruments and lens manufacturing market covers instruments and apparatus used to measure any optical property or project. These instruments also find use in magnifying any image. Some of the optical instruments commonly available in the market are lenses, binoculars, prisms, and microscopes. 

A spike in demand for smart electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets, among others, has augured well for the global semiconductor metal etching equipment market. Such devices are comprised of different semiconductor components which include microchips.

Ferroelectric RAM, also known as FRAM, is a type of random access memory that amalgamates the characteristics of a dynamic RAM with ROM and flash memory. Ferroelectric RAM enables quick write and read access coupled with the capability to retain data and information even after power loss. 

The ever-rising demand for electricity and robust growth of the industrial sector are creating a pressing need for greater number of power generation facilities across the globe. 

With the growing data production, companies across the world are increasingly searching for creative and cost effective data center services. Colocation solutions are being increasingly acknowledged as an effective way of managing files across small, mid-sized, and even large organizations. 

The global market for floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) is predicted to ride on the need to transport liquefied natural gas (LNG) to remote locations. LNG is the most suitable form in which natural gas can be moved through long distances. An FSRU can cost-effectively and time-efficiently store and regasify LNG and provide a convenient access to the global LNG supply for LNG importers.

Thin film metrology system is the measurement of film thickness, accurately and precisely. The thickness of the materials measured range from fractions of nanometer to micrometers. Thin film metrology system also finds application in optical coating, semiconductor devices, and metal composition.

A passive component does not require any external energy source for operations, and use the energy that is already present within the system. Passive components is a crucial industry that plays an important role in the development of electronic industry.

Depending on the nature of requirements, nuclear reactors are commonly used in power generation or in the propulsion systems of submarines and ships. Heat generated from nuclear fission reaction is passed through a fluid medium which is converted into steam and is passed through the turbines for power generation and eventually ship propulsion. The global nuclear reactor market does, however, have to combat the magnitude of damage that may occur if a plant were to fail.

Finger print sensor is an electronic device used to capture/scan a digital image of the finger print pattern. This pattern, known as live scan, when analyzed at different scales, exhibits different types of features. The live scan is further processed digitally to create a biometric model, which is stored and used for matching/verification. 

Since the early 1930s, hydraulic pumping has been the chief artificial lifting method, offering several different systems for handling a variety of well conditions. Due to its flexible nature, the downhole-pumping rate can be regulated over a wide range with fluid controls on the surface. Chemicals to control emulsions, paraffin and corrosion, can be inserted downhole with the power fluid, while fresh water can also be added to liquefy salt deposits. 

In order to make AC power distribution feasible, invention of a practical efficient transformer was necessary, therefore a system using distribution transformers was commercially implemented in the early 1900s. A distribution transformer provides final voltage transformation in the electric power distribution system, reducing the voltage used in the distribution lines to the level used by the customer. 

There is a huge demand for power, however, there is always a shortage of supply, and this deficit is driving the global power backup systems market. Rising concerns on power security are a leading factor contributing to the power backup systems market growth. Demand for energy-efficient power backup systems is expected to grow owing to increasing energy prices.

The building automation and controls market has been in existence since long. And, over the years this market has grown substantially. The system is widely used in residential, commercial, institutional, and public buildings to control and monitor system such as security, CCTV, fire alarm system, power monitoring, elevators and escalators.

Biometrics are quantifiable data that are associated with human characteristics and traits. In the last few years, biometrics has been used extensively as an identification tool across the globe. As a result, the global market for mobile biometrics security and services is likely to grow at a significant pace throughout the forecast period.

A flow meter is used to measure mass, volumetric, linear, or non-linear flow rate of gas or liquid. The meter is typically installed in fluid systems to measure the flow of liquid or gas fluid. Besides this, a flow meter can control the flow rate if fitted with flow control valve. The report studies in detail its applicability across various industries and the factors fuelling its deployment.

Drilling rigs are mechanical devices used to create holes in ground. They are giant structure and are mainly used during drilling oil wells, water wells, and natural gas wells. The equipment can be mounted on trailers, trucks, and can be installed on land as well for onshore drilling. The report on the global drilling rigs market highlights the prevalent opportunities worldwide and the factors that could restraint its growth.

Digital living room entertainment can be described as sharing and broadcasting of videos, music, and pictures among several consumer devices, such as television system, computers, and others. This sharing is done in order to offer entertainment as well as information to users.

Augur drilling is used for drilling holes into the surface with the help of a chiseled tip. It exhibits a rotational penetration technique to drill holes. The technique comes handy especially for environmental purposes and is also carried out during geotechnical sampling. However, it is due its rising use in construction and mining activities that the global augur drilling market is gaining pace.

Automotive lighting plays an important role in the enhancing several aspects related to the safety, visibility, and aesthetics of a vehicle. Central to vehicle of any variety, commercial, private, big or small, the field of automotive lighting has evolved significantly in terms of improved visibility, design, technology, and energy consumption in the past few years.

The global market for flex and flex-rigid printed circuits is undergoing a transitional phase. The growing demand for these circuits, fueled by their increased popularity, owing to their reliability as they take out interface connections, such as connectors and solders joints and also have a cost saving factor since only a few parts are required for the final assembled product, is adding significantly to the growth of this market.

The global market for digital storage oscilloscopes is deriving much of its growth from the rising intelligence of electronic devices. Digital storage oscilloscopes are extensively utilized in various electronic devices, such as broadcasting equipment used in radios and televisions, to measure signals for capturing and logging electronic events, which are otherwise impossible to determine.

The global automotive heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) market was formerly driven by the premium feature of having an air conditioning and heating system inside cars. However, with the advancement of automobile technology and demand for high-end cars, the HVAC system became a more standard equipment already provided by automobile manufacturers.

The global automotive brakes market is anticipated to grow at a rapid rate with the augmenting concern of vehicle safety. The functions of automotive brakes are chiefly related to causing a vehicle to come to a complete stop and helping it to slow down. During the process, the design of automotive brakes allows the transformation from kinetic energy to heat energy to take place

Radio-frequency identification (RFID) uses of a wireless non-contact system that in turn uses electromagnetic fields with the level of radio frequency to transmit data. The data is sent from a tag which is attached with an object, for automatic tracking and identification. Some tags are given power by the electromagnetic fields that are then used to read them, and hence need no battery. Other types of RFID use a local power source and send out radio waves. 

Safety sensors and switches are used to track the presence of any foreign object or identify disturbances happening within a specified radar. Owing to the benefits they offer, the demand for safety sensors is significantly high across diverse industries such as aerospace, manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceutical, mining, and others.