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The global electric traction systems market is envisioned to testify an intensified level of competition as players look to make a unique appearance in the industry on the basis of expertise, experience, and pricing of components. Players could also focus on making strategic partnerships to secure a strong status in the market.

In the recent time, the global market for bulk acoustic wave devices has observed a noticeable rise and it is slated to enter a phase of positive growth over the next few years. The increasing technological advancements in bulk acoustic wave devices and their widening application base are predicted to drive the growth of this market significantly over the next few years.

Fiber optic testing equipment (FOTEs) find application in gauging, assessing, and screening  faults, power, and quality in different fiber optic gadgets. Fiber optic testing equipment find application  in  measuring and testing  time, noise distortions, efficiency, reflections, and absolute power in different fiber optics applications. 

The global marker for reset integrated circuit (IC) is forecast to expand at a promising pace over the period between 2017 and 2025. This report presents a detailed account of the present state of expansion of the market, past data, and vast forecasts regarding the future growth potential of the market. The report presents a thorough value chain analysis of the market, including a detailed overview of the market on a global and regional levels.

Image detection sensors are the most essential components of any image acquisition device or equipment that converts a real world image into digital signals. Sensors such as these consist of a photosensitive surface which, when exposed to light reflecting from an object makes its photons hitting the surface gets transformed into electric charge. 

The rising number of vehicles on the road is proportional to the number of occurrences of fatal road accidents. The surge in number of road accidents has led to the rise in awareness for road safety measures. Anti-collision technology is one such headway that is being widely researched and implemented in automobiles all over the world.

The global connectivity constraint computing market is envisioned to gain growth on the back of multiple investments in the security and automated decision support system industries. Connectivity constraint computing could find an important application in geospatial identifications and image recognition. It helps in taking accurate and quick decisions and reduces the time required for analysis.

The ever rising levels of air pollution around the world has raised serious concerns over its ill-effects on the environment. To tackle this issue, several governments across the globe have imposed strict regulations due to which there are several studies undertaken to measure and research the air pollution levels.

Surface mount switches are advanced form of electrical switches that use the surface mount technology. These kinds of switches are densely arranged on the surface of printed circuit board (PCB) and are installed on both sides of PCBs. Dense arrangement of these components on the surface of PCB leads to the dimensional reduction of PCBs, thus reducing cost of manufacturing and enhancing productivity of electrical components.

High resolution dispensing systems are ideal for electronic applications due to their capability to dispense drop sizes to the precision of 300um-400um and more. Dispensing technology has evolved leaps and bound in the last 50 years that range from manual to semi-automatic to robotic dispensing processes.

The escalation in the demand for electrical fuses is a reflection of the prosperity of various industries that it finds application in, including automotive, construction, and consumer electronics. Electrical fuses act as a device that allows interruption and continuation of an electrical circuit based on various parameters but primarily short circuit or overload.

The deployment of electrical gear in possibly hazardous or dangerous areas has been a noteworthy worry since the start of the twentieth century. Upheld by the need to accomplish precision and wellbeing in unstable zones and the execution of government directions globally, the market for hazardous area sensors has gotten a critical lift throughout the years.

The demand within the global wafer backgrinding tape market is expected to grow as the electronics industry gathers momentum. The presence of a well-performing semiconductor market has played an integral role in popularising backgrinding tapes. 

The demand within the global shock sensors market is growing at the back of technological improvements in sensor technologies. The advent of Arduino series sensors was a gamechanger for the vendors operating in the global shock sensors market. 

The demand within the global pin fin heat sinks for IGBT market is expanding at the back of advancements in electronic manufacturing industry. Contemporary-day electronic technologies are underlined by an increasing need for miniaturization, compactness, and efficiency. 

The demand within the global industrial hearables market is expected to rise as manufacturing procedures follow specialized routes. The use of hearables in the industrial sector is expected to increase the efficiency of the workforce. Moreover, emergence of nimble and compact hearing technologies has paved way for growth within the global market.

With the penetration of specialty lighting in the end-use sector such as aviation, medical, and entertainment the specialty lighting market has gained traction in recent years. LED lights have long replaced the incandescent light bulbs to be used for widespread applications across the commercial and residential sector.

The solid-state cooling technology has grown at a slow but a steady pace. This progression in the technology stems from the development of new semiconductor materials and the research that explores the potential thermoelectric cooling. The rising environmental concerns have not only increased the demand for solid-state cooling systems but necessitated its use.

Global robotics refueling systems market is expected to witness a significant growth owing to the rising demand for cost-effective fueling system in industries such as mining and oil and gas. Moreover, implementation of technologies such as automation, IoT, machine learning, and advanced robotics are also expected to fuel the growth of global robotics refueling systems market during the forecast period of 2018 to 2028.

The global electronic article surveillance market is projected to expand at an impressive pace, thanks to the blooming retail industry. The electronic article surveillance is actively used by retail businesses owing to its ability to prevent retail theft. These devices consist of an electronically-detectable tag that is attached to item of clothing or merchandise. In case, the device is not removed from the cloths it triggers alarms.

Mechanical headways are empowering household robots to turn out to be increasingly down to earth and usable step by step. This is driving the shopper request and acknowledgment of such items. Rising customer interest for self-sufficient mechanical innovation, alongside minimization of human mediation, is another factor driving the market.

The key factors fueling the AI infrastructure market incorporate expanding popularity of cloud AI stage, heightening demand regarding AI equipment in high-performance computing data centers, increasing focus on parallel processing in AI data centers, developing volume of information created in enterprises, for example, healthcare and automobiles, reduced hardware cost, improved computing power, developing number of cross-industry associations and joint efforts, and growing AI applications in ventures, for example, finance, automobiles, healthcare, and tourism.

The global LTE and 5G broadcast market has been registering a significant upsurge in its market valuation with constantly changing dynamics. The continued rise in the number of LTE mobile subscription, increasing penetration of smartphones across the world, and the augmenting video traffic are playing a significant role in the growth of the worldwide LTE and 5G broadcast market.

The global single loop controller market has been witnessing a significant surge in its valuation, thanks to wide application base. With the continued advancement in technologies, the demand for single loop controller has augmented drastically. This, in turn, is boosting the global single loop controller market to a great extent.

Ethernet storage fabric is considered as one of the most competent way to network storage. The fabric leverages the speed, cost efficiency, and flexibilities of Ethernet along with the capability of swift switching hardware and software. All of this is packaged in an ideal form in order to offer the best in class performance, intelligence, simplified management for storage, and scalability to the users. 

Data acquisition is the process of evaluating a physical phenomenon with computer software. It is a process of receiving, storing, and distributing of information. The other name for data acquisition is data logger. The global data acquisition market is gaining popularity for the last few years.

Smart manufacturing platform is connected with the idea of smart manufacturing or Industry 4.0 that allows companies to link to Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). It focuses on the collection, analysis, and making usage of as much data as possible. It propels data insights towards the path of direct action and creates competitive advantage. 

The demand within the global precision forestry market has been rising on account of advancements in the field of forest management. The growing relevance of forest-related domains has played a vital role in the growth of the global market.

The demand within the global MulteFire market has been rising on account of advancements in the field of LTE technologies. MulteFire is itself a type of LTE technology that helps in maintaining standalone spectrums for large band widths. The presence of a stellar industry for managing and maintaining MulteFire technology has given a strong impetus to the growth of the global market.

The demand within the global LED light engine market has been expanding on account of advancements in the field of energy-efficient lighting systems. The presence of a growth-oriented energy sector has played a vital role in popularising LEDs, and this is a key dynamic of growth within the global LED light engine market. 

Industrial and manufacturing sectors require reliable and highly advanced equipment for the process of production. One particular type of equipment that is quickly becoming absolutely necessary for many industries, is laser marking machines and systems. 

Automatic labeling machines are those devices that put spot labels on the back and front sides of oval, rectangular, square, or round vessels. The global automatic labeling machine market is likely to gain substantial traction in the gauged timeframe. 

The global field device management market is anticipated to grow at a significant pace during the forecast period. The field management software and devices help in managing a team of technicians in industry. Managing a team is one of the most intricate tasks faced by several industry and it involves a wide number of variables.  The device keeps track of the unpredictable changes and this helps in enhancing security with the organization.

The global field device management market is anticipated to grow at a significant pace during the forecast period.  Conveyor monitoring is the process of detect condition of conveyor belt and conveyor motor. This helps in operation and detecting a potential failure in advance thus helping in low maintenance, reduced downtime of conveyors, and increased efficiency of conveyors in the production industry. 

Dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS) are exactly a type of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. This system involves two parallel systems such as dedicated system, which deliver outdoor air ventilation and a parallel system for handling the sensible heat generated by the indoor process. Rising global temperature is augmenting the adoption of the dedicated outdoor air system and in turn, is propelling the market growth.   

The demand within the global underwater lighting market has been rising on account of the rapid pace of urbanization. The use of underwater lighting spans across a wide range of sectors, industries, and construction units. This factor has given a major thrust to the growth graph of the global underwater lighting market. 

The demand within the global surface roughness measurement market has been rising on account of advancements in the field of industrial testing and analysis. The installation of several technologies, equipment, and machines within the manufacturing domain relies on the presence of improved surfaces. Hence, the global surface roughness measurement market is projected to reek of growth in the years to follow. The use of a multitude of techniques for surface roughness measurement has eased the task of the end-use industries. 

The global market for agricultural drones is likely to gain impetus in the forthcoming years. New entrants will mark the vendor landscape of the global agriculture drone market. These new entries will bring advanced technology and more innovation along with them and propel agriculture drones market towards further growth and prosperity, notes Transparency Market Research in its recent study on agriculture drones. 

Intelligent power distribution unit has been gaining widespread acceptance in the applications such as environmental monitoring, and remote power monitoring for increasing the effectiveness of the data centers. The intelligent PDUs facilitate the monitoring of power at threshold levels defined by the users and sends notification regarding potential issues, which can then be tackled at an early stage. The intelligent PDU market was estimated at a value of US$ 1Bn in 2017 and is expected to grow at a steady rate in the upcoming years with the growing demand for smart products in data centers and high-power capacities in high-power density environments.

Inline monitoring refers to the use of stationary sensors mounted outright in the industrial process for sensing the variables such as viscosity, density, color, temperature, or pH level.

Gas analysis accessories form an integral part of the safety systems for analyzing the presence and concentration of gases in a close-confined area. The accessories connected to a control system buzzes when the level of gas increases or decreases by a specific value and indicates unfavorable environment. Increasing applications of gas analysis accessories have been found in the detection of toxic, combustible, and flammable gases in wastewater treatment, household activities, automobiles, refineries, and industrial plants.

Flow battery has been emerging as a potential alternative to the conventional batteries and fuel cells with their viability to operate for a long duration. They have a significantly lesser recharging time and possess relatively better flexibility than solid batteries. Being liquid in nature, their energy storage capacity can be expanded by adding electrolyte in a high amount in the tank, which makes them suitable for utility applications. The adoption rate of flow battery has been growing at a considerable pace as they are less expensive than their traditional substitutes. This has further increased their deployment rate for ensuring the continuous supply of energy in new wind turbines and solar panels.

Pressure washers are used in multitude of ways to clean certain things in and outside the house. Pressure washers include high pressure water spray to remove dirt, loose paint, dust, mud, from surface and objects such as concrete surface, buildings, and vehicles. There are two types of pressure washers including gas and electric powered.

Exoskeleton has been making strides towards improving the safety quotient of humans by influencing their overall efficiency to perform a designated task. They use smart algorithms that are developed to automatically match the bodily movements, thereby aiding in achieving superior performance. With the excellent adaptability of exoskeletons, they absorb relatively less energy as that of customary exoskeletons. Motion anomalies leveraged by the technology continuously fetch data pertaining to the real-time environment and prevent any probable injury.

Continuous gas analyzers have been evolving as a better substitute for traditional gas analyzers that require high maintenance, air-conditioned shelter sites, and repetitive calibration. Effectiveness of these analyzers to distinguish the presence of interfering gases and precise analysis to ultra-low ppm levels have set them apart as a default choice. Advent of digital technology has catalyzed the development of display systems with the numeric representation of data, which has been easing out the interpretation of gas concentration, unlike the graphical representation as displayed by the conventional analyzers.

Combustion analyzers, also popular as flue gas analyzers, are increasingly finding their applications for measuring and offering accurate results by leveraging advanced sensor technology. Crucial parameters that influence the combustion process can be quantified by employing combustion analyzers in residential, industrial, and commercial spaces. These devices boast their efficiency in measuring oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, and even flue gas temperatures.

With the rising demand for automation and connected devices, a large amount of data has been accumulated that has led to the growing number of data centers. Although the data centers have been established to handle data storage and management, the inability of current systems to offer efficient cooling has been posing a challenge, which can be tackled with the introduction of airflow management systems.

Acoustic emission testing has been gaining grounds as an effective Non-destructive Technique for the examination of assets and health diagnosis of materials undergoing stress. Applications of acoustic emission testing have been growing for field inspections, tank bottom testing, corrosion detection, production quality control, evaluation of aging aircraft, and the inspection of nuclear components in numerous industries.

Weigh in motion (WIM) devices are specifically designed equipment to record the truck axle & gross vehicle weights as they drive over a measuring site or a sensor. The existing weigh in motion systems are witnessing an increasing traction over the conventional static weigh stations, as they don’t require the vehicle to stop, which make them a more efficient option. Numerous benefits of weigh in motion systems, such as reduced overload vehicles, easy access to busy parts of the city, reduced road deterioration and increased road safety, have fueled their adoption in recent years. These factors pushed the weigh in motion market to value roughly US$ 572 Million in 2018. 

Gas analysis systems are used to monitor or analyze various chemical gases present in the product or sample. It helps in identifying the gas and also provides information on the quantity, displaying in the numerical or graphical form. The standard gas analysis system includes sample probe, line, filter, gas conditioning system including pump, cooler, and calibration gas system, and series of gas analyzers. Industries across sectors are deploying gas analysis systems to record and report required emission data.

Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system is widely adopted to control the amount of refrigerant flowing to various evaporators with different configurations and capacities. This growing adoption of VRF systems is attributed to their ability to provide comfort without swings at room temperature by offering the desired supply of heating or cooling when the need arises. VRF system caters to various applications owing to its availability in a wide range of types and sizes of a fan. These factors are providing impetus to the growth of global VRF system market.  

Digital out of home (DOOH), also referred to as digital signage is a modern form of advertising that has effectively replaced traditional forms of advertising and marketing. Digital out of home advertising enables local vendors and advertisers to engage customers in real time, and track and monitor the effectiveness of their marketing messages. DOOH is a rapidly growing and dynamically-served visual mode of advertising directed towards target audience when they are outdoors, in-transit, or are waiting at commercial venues. 

The process gas chromatographs market is evolving at a rapid pace with the changing requirements for analytical equipment in a wide range of industries, including oil & gas, water treatment, and chemicals industries. Leading manufacturers in the process gas chromatographs market are banking on technological advancements to introduce performance advancements in next-generation process gas chromatographs. 

All systems, ranging from home theaters and desktops to IT equipment in data centers, are susceptible to downtime, damage, and data loss, when left exposed without a reliable power protection system in place. A significant rise in the usage of electrical equipment across the globe has been increasing the demand for power protection solutions. Momentary power glitches or long-term outages can cause equipment degradation or instantaneous loss of data, resulting in economic and operational setbacks. In the recent years, the need for power protection solutions has increased significantly, on the back of growing reliance upon high tech equipment and microprocessor-based systems which are highly susceptible to power issues such as high voltage spikes, brownouts, frequency variations, and others.

Package leak detectors are widely used to add quality control to packaging applications. These machines run several testing methods to check if seals, seams or closures on packages have leaks or pressure issues that may result into damaged or spoiled product through faulty seals or packaging. Seal integrity of packaging products can be compromised due to various factors including transportation hurdles, misalignment of heating element, and others, resulting in loss of protective atmosphere, reduced shelf life of products, and costly returns.

Gas chromatography is a widely used technique for monitoring and examining hydrocarbon mixtures. Gas chromatographs are usually installed in the field or on-line as a single analyzer or a component of an analytical system. Gas chromatographs deliver better accuracy and repeatability across diverse components ranging from percent to trace-level for wide range of process and natural gas applications. 

Flameproof camera housing is defined as a solid cabinet widely used to keep a camera safe from fire hazards. Rapidly advancing technology has paved way for flameproof camera housings with high tolerance to extreme temperatures. Flameproof camera housings are extensively used in the hazardous locations, to enable optimal surveillance and recording even during harsh environment conditions.

Total Organic Carbon (TOC) is one of the most important parameters for the analysis of the organic pollution of water. Water contains a whole variety of organic matter which cannot be determined individually; TOC measures a sample of organic loads which helps indicate the water quality. In the recent years, TOC analyzers have been gaining increasing momentum as a reliable measurement system for determining the TOC of high-purity water, process water, and waste water. 

A smart lock is an integral part of the truly smart, connected homes that offers safety, connectivity, convenience, and peace of mind to homeowners. Integration of keyless system in smart locks is one of the recent trends that strongly simplify the entry procedures. With penetration of smart cities across the globe and growing consumer interest towards new technologies, smart lock has been gaining rising demand for its ability to increase remote accessibility and boost connectivity.

Hydraulic cylinder is an actuation device powered by hydrostatic power which is designed to create force in a straight line. It is used in numerous applications including manufacturing machinery, construction machinery, civil engineering, marine equipment, agriculture machines, and others. Moreover, hydraulic cylinders are considered to be the most effective and efficient mechanical device for pulling, pushing, lifting, and lowering.

VOC sensing and monitoring devices are novel technological advancements, which have been finding extensive rate of adoption by the scientists and researchers for keeping a close check on the air quality. A VOC sensor incorporated ventilation system have been gaining significant traction in recent times, on account of its cost-efficiency, user-friendliness, and portability.

Advent of industrialization and the growing concerns pertaining to the safety of workers has been driving the demand for effective modules that bar the intervention of human. The VLMs are developed with advanced technology that improves productivity and offers excellent accuracy. As a result, vertical lift modules have been gaining popularity among the warehouse owners to achieve business automation and save amount by optimizing the warehouse space.

Pre-shipment inspection is an integral part of the supply chain management used in the quality control phase to ensure that the supply goods comply with the required standards. Effectiveness of the pre-shipment inspection systems help in mitigating the risks of spending a hefty amount on the imports.

Video measuring system is defined as machine that optically magnifies the image of a part and transforms it into a video signal. The video signal is then analyzed by the electronics and software to determine edges and features of the target object. Growing need for high-resolution imaging over large volumes and areas without any contact with the part has increased the adoption of video measurement technology across various industries.

UV curing is the process by which ultraviolet light is used to initiate photochemical reaction, generating a cross-linked network of polymers. UV curing system is the cross chemical reaction when UV ink or varnish is used on the object and when it passes and gets cured when it passes through UV light. The system is used to cure adhesives, polymer resins, coatings, and other UV curable resin products. 

Underwater Acoustic Communication is a technique of sending and receiving messages below water. There are various ways of employing such communication techniques, however, the most commonly used system is hydrophones. Different types of modulations are used for underwater acoustic communications, such as phase shift keying, frequency shift keying, direct sequence spread spectrum, frequency hopped spread spectrum, multiple frequency shift keying, frequency and pulse position modulation, and orthogonal frequency division multiplexing.

Thin-Film Encapsulation (TFE) is the technology used in Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLED). TFE can replace front glass in OLED devices with thin-film barrier. With the rise in wearable devices, OLEDs are considered as next-gen display technology. In order to protect these flexible devices, Thin-Film Encapsulation (TFE) has emerged as the most promising technology.  

Manufacturing processes and industries are rapidly undergoing automation across the globe. Today, automation sensing technology has attained a high level of accuracy.  A pyrometer is an equipment or a device widely adopted to measure high levels of temperature. They belong to a class of thermometers which are designed to measure the heat and type of heat emitted from an object. Modern pyrometers are also referred to as infrared pyrometers that can measure the energy radiated from a distant object without needing for direct contact between the object and the device. 

Pick to light also known as the digital picking system is the light directed picking technology that offers an efficient and accurate method of picking, putting or sorting and assembling products, thereby, lowering the cost of labor. Pick to light uses light indicator mounted at item location on the workstation or other storage media in order to guide operators to the correct product location and quantity required to fill an order.

Heat Interface Unit (HIU) transfers the heat into the central heating system in large complexes and apartments with multiple dwellings. The heat interface unit works through indirect heating and is controlled using different control types, depending on the requirement of the project. However, most of the heat interface units deployed at project sites are thermostatic controlled, owing to the benefit of low initial cost.

The fuel gas analyzer measures and displays the composition of fuel gas of a boiler heating unit in order to determine if the mixture of fuel and air is in the proper ratio for maximum heat output. It can also measure ambient air quality in buildings or rooms. Fuel gas analyzers are finding wide application in measuring the performance of power generation plant or heating system.

InGaAs cameras are made using indium, gallium, and arsenic. InGaAs cameras find wide application in the defense, aerospace, military, spectroscopy, industrial inspection, and telecommunication. InGaAs camera technology is also being used in waste recycling and food sorting. In the food industry, InGaAs camera is used to ensure food safety, as the camera is used in extraction of the foreign material from frozen and fresh vegetables.

Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) are used by the cable operator to provide high speed data and IP-based voice services over Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) networks to subscribers. CMTS are computer-based devices that allow exchange of signals across cable modems connected via cable network. Cable modem termination system (CMTS) has two different architectures including integrated cable modem termination system (I-CMTS) and Modular cable modem termination system (M-CMTS).  

Tunable filter is a type of electric filter that is generally used for wavelength regulation and bandwidth adjustment for a wide-range of applications, These filters are known to provide numerous advantages to any optical system that require wavelength selection and tuning, and are expected to witness increasing demand for both wireless and satellite applications. Moreover, tunable filters are better than the fixed filters, as they facilitate seamless width control and placement of the band-pass on wireless transmitters and receivers.

Power line communication (PLC) is one of the popular communication technologies that enables data transmission through a conductor already used for AC electric power transmission or distribution to the consumers. PLC technology is widely used for various applications including home automation, transmitting radio programs, automatic meter reading, transmission line protection, and others. It also enables in-vehicle network communication of various signals such as music, voice, and video by digital means over a DC battery power line. 

Cranes and hoists are common material handling equipment used in wide range of industries including construction, mining, shipping, automotive & railway, and others. Cranes are used for lifting and lowering loads or moving the loads horizontally, while hoists, designed to lift or lower material, can be a part of a crane or be installed alone. Cranes equipped with hoist ropes, chains, and sheaves are primarily used for lifting heavy loads and conveying them to different locations. 

Over The Air (OTA) testing is done to accurately predict real-world wireless devices’ safety, reliability, and performance. OTA testing of products incorporating wireless technology is required by many standards carriers, vendors, organizations, and regulatory bodies. In OTA testing, the device is placed in free space environment inside the test chamber along with the stimulation of real-life situations.

Silica analyzers are witnessing high demand across various industrial sectors, including power generation and semiconductor industries, to monitor the silica concentration. The global market for silica analyzers has witnessed healthy growth in the past decade to reach US$ 99 million in 2017, and it is likely to maintain the momentum in the upcoming years.

A clear and precise display of information is vital for the driver to ensure a safe and comfortable ride. The different types of instrument clusters have been witnessing increasing traction in the automobile sector, as they provide attractive and accurate information to keep the driver vigilant while driving. Instrument cluster is a driver information system that combines vital details, such as vehicle speed, traffic condition, and amount of fuel available, and displays it to ensure a safe drive. This instrument cluster system includes speedometer, illumination, fuel gauge, and warning indicators & pointers. 

Infrared (IR) imaging is a technique used to capture invisible infrared image to convert it into a visible image. Infrared light is invisible to human eye and needs IR cameras and imagers. Infrared imaging devices are equipped with special sensors which enables them to operate even in darkness, and make them a viable choice for various applications.

Industrial lifting equipment are widely adopted for lifting or moving heavy machinery or equipment from one place to other. Different types of lifting equipment, such as cranes, hoists, forklifts, stackers, and hook-pulleys are witnessing growing adoption for numerous applications across diverse industries, primarily in manufacturing units, construction sites, and warehouses. As these lifting equipment reduce human workload and injuries caused by lifting heavy machinery, they have witnessed an increased traction in recent years. 

The global market for depth sensing had been growing at an exponential rate in the past decade. The market crossed the US$ 1 billion market in 2017, and it is likely to grow at a double-digit CAGR during the next decade.

With the increasing trend of industrialization worldwide, the demand for automatic lubrication systems has reached new heights. Automatic lubrication systems are being adopted to ensure the long life of manufacturing equipment and optimum performance of the whole machinery. A variety of industrial end-users are adopting advanced technology of automatic lubrication systems to attain more reliability of mechanical components and a significant reduction in production downtime.

Torque sensors have been witnessing a rapid rate of adoption in the machines such as gearboxes, engines, crankshafts, and electric motors that ensure the economical use of fuel, thereby saving hefty fuel costs. The torque sensor market reached a value of US$ 9 Bn in 2018 and is expected to grow at a steady pace in the coming years.

The coordinate measuring machines have been extensively used for obtaining the measurement of a definite object. These machines comply with a set of standards to cull consistent and accurate measurements of products in numerous manufacturing sectors. With the deeper penetration of technology into the coordinate measuring machine market, manufacturers have been shifting their focus on enhancing the flexibility, simplicity, and usability of their products to popularize them for several inspection applications.

Pressure control equipment is a range of products that aid in maintaining optimal pressure inside wells and through transportation systems to ensure a steady flow of material feed throughout the system. Pressure control devices are generally used in oil and gas exploration activities, where maintaining effective pressure is essential for safety as well as preserving the quality of crude oil.

High-speed cameras have been reigning over the digital cameras, owing to their proficiency to capture an event at an ultra-speed of 250 frames per second. They boast a high competency of capturing a moving object, the footage to which can be played in slow motion for inspection purpose. This makes them best-suited devices for traffic monitoring applications.

Isostatic pressing is the powder metallurgy forming process which applies equal pressure on the product regardless of the shape and size in all the directions to achieve maximum uniformity for microstructure and density. Isostatic pressing includes hot isostatic pressing and cold isostatic pressing. Cold isostatic pressing is material processing method used to compact green parts.

Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is a form of Powder Bed Fusion (PBF), in which a base of powder polymer, metal or resin is targeted fully (melting) or partially (sintering) by high-power directional source of heat, like laser. This technique results into the formation of a solid layer of fused powder. Selective laser sintering is a process that is widely in the accelerating additive manufacturing field.

Nanomechanical testing involves the technique and equipment used to study the fundamental mechanical properties of materials at the level of nanometers. The testing of mechanical properties of nanomaterials forms the scientific foundation for nanotechnology.

The vibrating level switch market revenues surpassed US$ 604 million by the end of 2018, and it is likely to witness incremental growth to reach US$ 835 million by 2018. Benefits of vibrating level switched over traditional point level measurement technologies is among the primary drives of the vibration level switch market.

Increasing growth of the industrialization trend have kickstarted developmental activities in the process automation as well as instrumentation industry. 

An insulation monitoring device is highly used for monitoring insulated resistance of underground systems, which are placed between an active phase conductor and the earth. Insulation monitoring systems are designed to send an alert or disconnect the power supply when the resistance between two conductors falls below a particular set value. These insulation monitoring devices are increasingly witnessing adoption as they enable continuous and seamless operations across significant industries, such as healthcare, manufacturing and production, and power utilities.

An electrostatic precipitator, also known as electrostatic air cleaner uses electric charge to eradicate certain impurities from air or other gases in smokestacks. Originally developed for recovery of valuable industrial-process materials, the electrostatic precipitators are currently gaining significant traction for air pollution control. Electrostatic precipitators are ubiquitous today, especially in thermal power plants, owing to burgeoning concerns related to environmental pollution.

Automated optical inspection (AOI) is a leading technique used in manufacturing and testing electronics printed circuit boards (PCBs). An automated optical inspection system enables quick and precise inspection of electronics assemblies, particularly PCBs to ensure error-free and optimal quality products. Despite numerous advancements, modern circuits are more complicated than traditionally used boards.

Test and measurement equipment are used to measure and test various components and materials. Test and measurement equipment is used across various fields including research labs, electronics, manufacturing, material analysis, and particle analysis. To test mechanical properties of manufactured products, there are various testing equipment for characteristics such as friction, impact, softness, hardness, fatigue, compression, torsion, etc.

The safety laser scanner is an electro-sensitive protective device which scans its surrounding two-dimensionally using infrared laser beam. Safety laser scanners can be mounted horizontally or vertically and can cover various types of hazards. It also prevents hazards from operating if unintended person or object is in dangerous area.

Clean-in-place is the method of cleaning interior of vessels, pipes, filters, process equipment, and related fittings. It is a process that allows complete system to be cleaned without the need of operator and dismantling. Less exposure to chemical, faster cleaning, more repeatable, and less labor intensive are some of the benefits of clean-in-place, resulting in its wide application across various industries.

Penetration of technology into the railway industry has unlocked novel avenues for the advancements of the railway network. Track geometry measurement system is one such technology that associates the track geometry systems with rail profiles to obtain the measurements of both using just one instrument. Witnessing the high adoption rate, manufacturers of TGMS have been enhancing the accuracy and longevity of these systems in addition to reducing their size to offer the ease of installation, which is estimated to further boost the sales of these systems.

With the increasing demand for quality control, virtual simulations, and reverse engineering in the manufacturing industry, there has been a significant rise in the demand for ‘state-of-the-art’ 3D metrology equipment in industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, construction, power, electronics, etc. Owing to the surging demand of these equipment, sales of 3D metrology surpassed a value of US$ 9 Bn in 2018 and are anticipated to grow incessantly.

Robots have transformed the manufacturing and industrial sector in recent decades, and are starting to penetrate into the wider world of business. Burgeoning delivery issues and the rapidly advancing technology are paving way for growth in the delivery robots market. 

Predictive maintenance has in no time become a globally accepted practice and is highly implemented and finely tuned by nearly every industry category.  Detecting, defining, and acting on potential issues before they turn catastrophe have become a basic need for effective working. Routine monitoring is gaining traction, owing to numerous benefits of this practice.

A transparent display is an electronically advanced display that allows the user to watch the content on the glass screen while still being able to see through it. The transparent display screen is an amalgamation of touchscreen TV/computer and window. This advanced display can perform many functions familiar to tablet users, and offers various advantages. The transparent display screens come with ultra-thin design, which is lighter and more flexible than standard screens.

Precision farming techniques, such as precision harvesting are gaining traction as the agriculture sector is facing notable challenges due to which farmers are facing pressure for profit margins. Farmers are looking for effective ways to boost production in a cost-effective manner.

Light has been one of the most critical discoveries of lifetime. Imagine life without light. It is so important today that, it accounts for nearly half of the electrical equipment used across the world. One of the earliest discoveries of lights is sodium vapor lamp, and for nearly seven decades the product has remained in importance. There are two types, low and high pressure sodium lamps. Among these, high pressure has its own applications.

Growing demand for rubber across the globe for multiple uses has fueled growth in the global rubber processing equipment market. Tire manufacturing has largely contributed in the growth of this market. This industry is growing due to the increasing developments taking in it such as introduction of functional rubber that comprises of novel and composite materials and is using environmental load reduction technologies.

The registered jack market report is bifurcated on the basis of application, type, and region.  A registered jack (RJ) is an interface, which connects voice and data services with a telecommunication network.  It is a standardised form of regular equipment used by telecom companies. A RJ enables telecom companies to simply deliver their data to be delivered through a minimum port of entry. 

The technology of microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) is used to create miniatures integrated devices or systems that combine mechanical and electro-mechanical properties. The process technology has gathered considerable steam in creating a wide variety of high-performing consumer and industrial products using microfabrication techniques. 

The report details an exhaustive account of the global metal halide light market along with numerous associated factors. Some of these factors that are included in the report are drivers, restraints, competitive analysis, latest trends and opportunities, geographical outlook, and many other aspects. The study covered in the report spans a forecast period from 2018 to 2028. 

The global voltage regulator market is witnessing high demand with an increasing need for compactness and efficient power. Voltage control units are used in electronic devices to stabilize voltage. They automatically operate and control the voltage depending on the user's requirements.

The demand within the global market for current sensor has been rising on account of advancements in the field of electrical studies. A current sensor helps in detecting the presence of current in a wire or a circuit, and successively generates a signal that is proportionate to the current level. 

 Digital signage market can expect a benefit from this factor. This is prompting high popularity of digitized signage in different end-client verticals. Major end-client divisions incorporate hospitality, retail, healthcare, transportation, education, banking, and corporate

Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) refers to a chemical process used to produce thin solid material for the manufacturing of thin sheet. The material produced with this technique possesses high purity and performance. This is the reason chemical vapor deposition is commonly used in semiconductor industry. The global semiconductor chemical vapor deposition equipment market is expected to expand in the coming years. Owing to the increasing demand of semiconductor in electronic industry.  

Most of the conventional electronic systems use a complex combination of components that can neither be bent nor stretch. However, emergence of stretchable and conformal electronics in the recent times has led to the possibilities of endless designs. 

Electronic systems have undergone tremendous transformation over the years on the coattails of rising demand for improved performance and better functionality in these systems. Today, printed circuit boards (PCBs) have become the foundation of majority of electronic products and their applications continue to grow well. 

Industrial connectors’ demand continue to proliferate on the back of extensive adoption of high performing, fail-safe, and reliable electronics in an array of industries. The indispensable features of industrial connectors in electronics such as joining industrial electrical end points to form a full electric circuit, voltage surge protection, and electromagnetic interference filtration, are creating wide applications for industrial connector. 

Automotive wheels are an integral part of a vehicle. Being subjected to high loads and pressure, the durability of automotive wheels must be checked periodically to ensure the safe operation of the vehicle. With the rotation of automotive wheels, the radial load on the automotive wheels becomes a cyclic load.

A semiconductor compound of gallium (Ga) and arsenic (As) is known as gallium arsenide. Gallium is a rare earth material and a bi-product manufactured during the smelting of aluminum and zinc, and arsenic is known to have poisonous properties.

Electric transmission and distribution equipment are the tools that are employed for the movement of power or electrical energy from a power generation plant to an electrical substation located somewhere else. 

Rebar is a steel bar or the mesh of steel wires used in tension device in reinforced concrete and masonry. Composite rebar is used on a large scale as an alternative to steel reinforcement owing to the durability, corrosion resistance, easy to install, lightweight, and long service life. 

The global semiconductor wafer inspection equipment market is largely driven by the growing demand for IoT devices. The IoT devices speed up multifunctional IC 's development which comply with all networking standards and support higher bandwidth applications.

Diffractive optical element use the thin micro building pattern for altering the phase of light propagated due to plastic diffractive optical elements. A laser beam is conveyed through diffractive optical element (DOE) which can be converted to almost subjective light pattern in the reflection plane.

The significant increase in consumer electronics sector owing to increasing demand for LCD displays, Smartphone, tablets is likely to boost demand for flexible printed circuit board, which in turn support growth of the overall market.

PC equipment makers are stressing on growing new items with better execution and upgraded usefulness, for example, improved performance and less latency so as to catch a more noteworthy market share and to draw in increasing number of end users.

The global private LTE market likely to registers significant growth during the course of forecast period from the period between 2018 till 2028. Moreover, this network provides the better alternatives of the public networks on account of high operational efficiency, low cost deployment and improved business application in terms of security.

The demand within the global market for HVAC filters has been rising on account of the need to maintain ambient temperatures across indoor spaces and enclosures. HVAC is a wide area of application that has gained popularity within advancements in the domain of constructions and design.

The report details an exhaustive account of the global collimating lens market along with numerous associated factors. Some of these factors that are included in the report are drivers, restraints, competitive analysis, latest trends and opportunities, geographical outlook, and many other aspects.

The manufacturing industry has always remained at the forefront when it comes to the adoption of new technologies. This has also been true in case of the blockchain technology, which refers to a centralized ledged maintained for recording the various financial transactions taking place in a facility or a group of manufacturing facilities.

The demand within the global market for reference thermometer has been escalating on account of the commendable advancements in the field of industrial manufacturing. The relevance of reference thermometer for several industrial applications has paved way for the growth of the global market, and is projected to keep inviting investments from investors and stakeholders in the market.

The report details an exhaustive account of the global wired interface market along with numerous associated factors. Some of these factors that are included in the report are drivers, restraints, competitive analysis, latest trends and opportunities, geographical outlook, and many other aspects.

The global projection mapping market is forecast to expand with rising adoption in media events since the past few years. Projection mapping is observed to be commonly used in government-sponsored events, product promotions/launches, sports events, concerts, and corporate events. To be specific, three-chip model-based projectors with high brightness are usually engaged in these events.

Submarine communication cable system or simply the submarine cable system is constructed by telecom providers and consists of telecommunication and internet cables laid on the seabed for interconnecting several land-based stations.

Several countries across the world are facing erratic weather patterns and increasing temperatures. In response to this, consumers are turning to cooling devices, especially to find comfort during warmer months of the year.

Global robot sensor market is expected to witness a stupendous rise in the market during the forecast period 2018-2028, owing to the prolonged evolving sensor technologies. It has been noticed that with the rapid advancement in the sensor technologies, there has been quantum enhancement in both service robots and industrial robots, thus making them more popular in the industrial sector.

The demand for heat meters market is likely to see an upswing during the forecasting period 2017 – 2024 due to rapid advancement in technology accompanied with the change in a lifestyle across the world. Urbanization which has shrouded the world has found various ways to lead a comfortable ways irrespective of weather.

The global postal automation system market has been treading a growth path over the recent years. Postal automation involves bringing mail from sender to recipient quickly, reliably, and economically.

RFID printers are extensively used in the smart mining sector, construction sector, healthcare sector, and data centres. RFID technology is being used for the effective identification of location by using it in equipment or machinery, thereby boosting the use and efficiency of the machinery or equipment.

The global market for mercury analyzers is reporting a significantly high growth, thanks to the increasing implementation of environment protection regulations across the world. The active participation by various governments and regulatory bodies for the monitoring of environmental conditions is boosting the growth of this market considerably.

Metrology enables people to organize their day-to-day lives through the use of time measurement, doctors to correctly diagnose patients, the detection of the presence or absence of foreign matter in water and to make commercial exchanges like the amount of sugar, calories, and so forth with confidence.

The global market for workstations is registering a significantly high growth, thanks to the significant rise in 3D animation, networking and graphics, and digital content creation. The increase in 3D animation is directly influencing the demand for workstation equipment, as it is the most important hardware needed for these types of animations.

The global railway management system market is forecasted to grow at a substantial CAGR due to factors such as rise of partnership models, government initiatives, automation technologies to improve optimization, adoption of IoT, hyper-urbanization, and high demographic growth. In the next few years, it could witness the expansion of the managed services market rising at a higher rate.

The global intelligent vending machine market is envisaged to gather pace for its growth on the back of the rise in the penetration of IoT and connected devices. In order to offer more engaging and interacting customer experience, traditional vending machines are being transformed into intelligent systems with the facilitation of technological breakthroughs. Market growth is anticipated to further increase as it rides on augmenting focus on cashless payment systems and the advent of m-commerce. Between 2017 and 2025, it could be largely favored due to the acceptance of near-field communications (NFC), cashless, and m-commerce-based transactions.

The global market for coding and marking is projected to witness a steady growth in the next few years. As per the research study, the market is likely to register a 7% CAGR between 2017 and 2021. The rising demand for coding and packaging techniques from several industries, including cosmetic, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and other industries.

In the recent times, the global market for chilled beam systems has been reporting a significant rise in its valuation. The rising demand for energy efficient buildings and the increasing need for enhanced occupant thermal comfort, indoor air quality, and floor-to-floor space saving is boosting the growth of this market considerably.

Swarm intelligence refers to the way that a number of artificial and natural systems composed of several individuals coordinate with the help of self-organization and decentralized control. Particularly, it focuses on the collective behaviors of these systems resulting from the local interactions of the individuals in the systems with their environment and with each other.

Digital inverter has emerged as the primary building block of numerous binary devices. It takes the binary input and returns the binary output. The digital inverter is implanted with components such as the compressor which is used to produce the DC output. When used in compressor it reduces the consumption of the energy and helps in managing the temperature. 

With respect to numerous associated factors, the global automotive automatic tire inflation system (ATIS) market has been thoroughly covered in the report. Various associated elements such as driving factors, prime restraints, competitive analysis, geographical outlook, and latest trends and opportunities, are comprehensively described in the report.

This report on the global gasoline direct injection market is a comprehensive market intelligence study that brings forth the lucrativeness of the said market. Beginning with an executive summary that comprise a snapshot of how the demand for gasoline direct injection has evolved over the recent past and where is it headed to in the future, the report delves into the analysis of various market dynamics, such as opportunities, trends, challenges, and drivers.

World over, the considerable drive for social employee recognition systems has stemmed from the need for getting away with traditional employee reward and recognition methods and programs. The numerous limitations of the traditional systems has led to the rapid emergence of social employee recognition system. 

The report details an exhaustive account of this market along with numerous associated factors. Some of these that are included in the report are drivers, restraints, competitive analysis, latest trends and opportunities, geographical outlook, and numerous other aspects. The study covered in the report spans a forecast period from 2017 to 2022. 

The global card printer market is projected to witness a significant growth in the coming few years. The emergence of technology in order to combine document and mobility solutions is expected to act as a key opportunity for the global card printer market.

The global varactor diode market is envisioned to increase growth riding on a widening range of mobile services including financial, ecommerce, and social media. Since varactor diode finds application in mobile devices, the growth of the marker could be directly influenced by the development of 5G mobile technologies.

Narrowband IoT (NB‑IoT) is the new method of communicating with “things” that need limited amounts of data, over long periods, in places that are hard to reach. It is essentially a wireless technology that was standardized by 3GPP in 2016.

An intellectual property usually refers to the creation of one's mind for which monopoly is designated to the creator by law. A vast variety of creations in the form of invention, literary work, images, concepts, symbols, and designs that are used in commerce fall under the purview of intellectual property. 

The global Smart packaging market is envisaged to be benefited by the growing health awareness amongst common people. People are opting for healthier options for food and beverages and smart packaging. 

Currently, the global market for Li-Ion portable batteries is in its nascent stage; however, it is poised to undergo a phase of positive growth over the next few years. The technological advancements of LI-Ion batteries and the increasing investments to augment the research activities for the development of highly efficient Li-Ion portable batteries are expected to boost this market substantially in the near future.

There has always been a constant urge from various industries to automate their processes and extract greater efficiency. While industrial automation aids in easing the repeated tasks as well as makes better use of resources, resulting in improved products, it is also escalating the need for stronger safety measures. 

Secure component and embedded SIM discovers its applications in various items, for example, cell phones, tablets, installments cards, and e-government records. Because of an expansive number of shipments of previously mentioned items, this market is the considered to the biggest. The installment preparing and cards application is the biggest market for embedded security as it is being utilized broadly in Europay, MasterCard, and Visa (EMV) cards. 

A number of countries and regions encounter temperatures beneath the point of solidification consistently. Consequently, work easily, ventures in these regions must keep up an ideal temperature inside the funneling systems and also amid the assembling forms. Since water and numerous different liquids/chemicals solidify underneath zero degree Celsius. 

The main objective of a perforating gun is to offer an effective communication between a cased wellbore and a productive reservoir. In order to accomplish this, the perforating gun “punches” a pattern of perforations through the casing and cement sheath and into the productive formation.

Technological progress over the years have brought about a sea-change in the way in which patients are diagnosed and treated. They have also helped in improving the training procedure of medical practitioners. 

The constant rise in the semiconductor industry is reflecting greatly on the global gallium nitride semiconductor devices market. Despite facing severe competition from the silicon carbide semiconductor devices industry over the past few years, this market is likely to benefit from the expanding application base of gallium nitride in a number of areas in the near future.

While ubiquity of smartphones has radically increased the demand for high speed internet, persistent technologies have also resulted in the development of other electronic goods that can make use of improved data transfer connections.  

Considering the range adaptability, execution measurements and growing community of versatile broadband services, the need for critical communication can be recognized effectively. Critical communication is a term characterized for communication where regular systems can't meet particular prerequisites of the end-client. 

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.

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 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. 

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.