How Lyophilization Technologies Are Helping Cut Logistical Costs and Increase Shelf Life of Vaccines Worldwide

The biopharmaceuticals sector has received a strong push from governments and healthcare organizations to focus on the development of protein-based injectables and therapeutics. While this means that the world will have more vaccines for various diseases, it also puts substantial pressure on the logistical ‘cold chain’ that endeavors to bring the right vaccine to the right place at the right time. That’s because about 98% of all vaccines need cold chain shipment, says the 2010 edition of the Biopharma Cold Chain Sourcebook.

Lyophilization has proven to be an efficient solution to reduce this dependence on cold chain shipments by improving the thermostability of vaccines. Recent advancements in lyophilization techniques and equipment have ensured that the storage and distribution of vaccines becomes safer and easier without biopharmaceutical companies being excessively reliant on exorbitant logistical chains.

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Thus, the robust outlook of the lyophilization equipment and services market is emblematic of the shift toward better vaccine preservation and storage techniques. Market intelligence firm Transparency Market Research expects that the global lyophilization equipment and services market will expand at a CAGR of 8.5% between 2014 and 2020. The market stood at US$2.73 billion as of 2013, and will reach a valuation of US$4.80 billion by 2020, says TMR.

How Technologies such as ThermoVax® are Game-Changers in the Lyophilization Market

Soligenix, Inc. a biopharmaceutical company, has been actively engaged in the development of ThermoVax®, a heat stabilization technology compatible for use with a variety of vaccines. This technology makes use of a high-precision lyophilization technique for protein immunogens with along with conventional aluminum and secondary adjuvants so as to reduce the number of vaccinations required while providing rapid immunity.

The first demonstration of ThermoVax’s utility was seen with the recent formulation of a thermostable human papillomavirus vaccine. At studies conducted at the University of Colorado, Boulder, the vaccine has shown the desired levels of stability at ambient temperatures.

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Thermostable Vaccine Helps Curb Meningitis in Africa 

The impressive potential of lyophilization can be demonstrated by citing the example of MenAfriVac, a lyophilized vaccine formulated of purified meningococcal A that has helped save thousands of lives in Africa. The vaccine was developed following the ghastly meningitis epidemic in Africa in 1996-97 in which 250,000 new meningitis cases were reported. Consequently, the World Health Organization and eight African countries partnered with other international organizations to develop MenAfriVac. The partnership was formed in 2001 with heavy funding (US$70 million) from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

The much-needed stability of the vaccine was possible thanks to the lyophilization (freeze-drying) process. This even gave the WHO the confidence to approve the storage of MenAfriVac outside the cold chain but in a controlled temperature chain of up to 40°C for three to four days.

Buoyed by these success stories, many governments across the world are now more willing to fund initiatives for the advancement of lyophilization techniques. Take for instance the US$11.9 million contract that was awarded by the NIH to the Infectious Disease Research Institute to develop, formulate, and test a lyophilized tuberculosis vaccine that boasts superior thermostability.

It is thus evident that exciting times lie ahead for the global lyophilization equipment and services market as the technique has shown unrivalled promise in increasing the shelf life of vaccines no matter how or where they are shipped.

With Countries Spending Higher Percentage of GDP on Healthcare, Hospital Pharmaceuticals Market to Rebound from Slump

After a short slump in the recent past, the global hospital pharmaceuticals market is getting back on its feet and is poised to gain back lost ground. However, despite healthcare spending showing an increase in nearly every major economy, the revitalization of the healthcare pharmaceuticals market will be anything but rapid. Market analysts ascribe this to two major factors: Lackluster economic growth in key economies and several blockbuster drugs losing their patents. Even so, the market will recover at a rapid pace. Hence, it would be wrong to misconstrue the negative growth rate of the market as a long-term trend. 

Transparency Market Research says in its latest study that the global hospital pharmaceuticals market will report a negative compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5% between 2014 and 2020. The market was estimated at US$26.5 billion as of 2013 but will slide to US$11.6 billion by 2020. 

However, this downward trend is only a passing phase – nearly every major economy in the world is now spending more on healthcare. To put things into perspective, let’s take a look at how much influential economies are spending on healthcare as a percentage of their gross domestic product (GDP). 

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North America 

According to data from The World Bank, the United States spends higher on healthcare than any other country in the world (when healthcare expenses are calculated as a percentage of the total GDP). In the U.S., healthcare expenditure constituted 17.1% of the country’s GDP in 2011. This share slid to 17.0% in 2012, only to jump back to 17.1% in 2013. The United States is not only the largest hospital pharmaceuticals market, but will likely remain so over the next five to six years.

On the contrary, Canada’s total expenditure on healthcare, calculated as a percentage of the total GDP, continues to show a marginal dip. In 2010, the country spent 11.1% of its total GDP on healthcare but the number has not budged from 10.9% from 2011 to 2013. In Canada, the hospital pharmaceuticals market will hold some growth potential, but the scenario will not be as dynamic as other emerging economies or even the U.S., for that matter.

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Europe

Although the R&D scenario in Western Europe remains robust, fragmented pricing systems and the lack of solid reimbursement policies and a very rigid regulatory framework will hurt the hospital pharmaceuticals market. In the UK, the percentage of GDP spent on healthcare has been showing a progressive decline, going from 9.4% in 2010 to 9.1% as of 2013. 

In 2010 and 2011, Germany spent 11.6% and 11.2%, respectively, of its GDP on healthcare. In 2013, Germany’s healthcare expenditure as a percentage of its GDP was 11.3%. While this indicates that Germany is now spending marginally more on healthcare than it was a few years ago, the hospital pharmaceuticals market will likely show moderate growth here. France and the Netherlands have also shown a nominal increase in their healthcare expenditure over the last few years.

Asia Pacific 

Asia Pacific represents one of the fastest growing regions in the global hospital pharmaceuticals market. Growth here is steered to a great extent by countries such as China, India, and Australia. China’s expenditure on healthcare, calculated as a percentage of the total GDP, continues to rise steadily (going from 5.0% in 2010 to 5.6% in 2013). A large population base, coupled with a spike in chronic diseases and lifestyle-related health conditions, bode well for the hospital pharmaceuticals market here.

India spent 3.8% of its total GDP on healthcare in 2010, 2011, and 2012. But in 2013, this rose to 4.0%. This is a positive indicator of the opportunities that exist in the hospital pharmaceuticals market in India. Australia’s expenditure on healthcare continues to rise as well. These numbers are based on data collated by The World Bank.

The increasing number of hospitals in numerous emerging economies will create substantial demand for hospital pharmaceuticals – an opportunity that market players can harness with timely R&D.

Globally Active Life Science Companies Find Solace with Regulatory Affairs Outsourcing: Regional Expertise of Outsourcing Partners Leads to Effective Business Strategies

Life sciences companies can end-up spending nearly one-third of their regulatory resources for the maintenance of products that are already approved and are in the market. These maintenance activities, which provide almost no competitive advantage but are critical to maintain sales, may restrict a company from putting its best regulatory resources for core competencies and innovations.

Today’s evolving healthcare landscape already poses many challenges to life science companies in terms of restructuring, consolidation, globalization, and budget cuts. Add to this the vast product portfolios of today’s life science companies covering numerous verticals and we get an operational landscape that is ripe with unprecedented challenges for survival. To compete effectively in such a scenario, life science companies are presented with the dire necessity to put more focus on core competencies.

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Companies are thus considering outsourcing of a number of non-core but highly critical processes, such as regulatory maintenance, as a way to address the numerous challenges and benefit from a variable cost model for regulatory maintenance abilities via an agile workforce. Regulatory outsourcing allows companies to apply a multidisciplinary expertise to their regulatory affairs and operations, thereby leading to reduced costs, improved processes, and accelerated approvals.

Increasingly Stringent Regulatory Requirements Lead to Rising Adoption of Regulatory Outsourcing

The stringent regulatory framework ruling the manufacturing, testing, and distribution landscape of drugs and medical devices across the globe is impelling life science companies to outsource regulatory affairs as a cost-competent and much effective tool for satisfying the diverse requirements of different regions. Currently, more than 70% of the world’s major pharmaceutical companies are outsourcing their regulatory affairs. This represents a huge growth over the past decade as regulatory burdens have increased. Companies may have a variety of reasons for regulatory outsourcing, such as more product launches than can be handled by internal teams. With the help of a regulatory outsourcing partner, companies can benefit from additional expertise that can be brought in as the need arises.

A research report published by market research company Transparency Market Research states that the global market for regulatory outsourcing had a valuation of US$1.56 billion in 2013. Developing at a 14.6% CAGR between 2014 and 2020, the market is expected to rise to a valuation of US$4.49 billion by 2020. The services of regulatory writing and publishing held a nearly 40% of the global regulatory outsourcing market in 2013, adds the report.

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Life Science Companies Need On-the-Ground Expertise to Survive in Regional Territories

The growth and profits of life sciences companies depend on their business in the international market. With the rising globalization, a need for a broader level of on-the-ground, local expertise has risen before the life sciences industry. Lucrative regional markets such as Brazil, India, China, and Russia come with their own individual set of rules. Even in the European Union, there can be 28 different sets of regulations according to each of its member states.

For efficient operations in such varying sets of regulations, companies need to appreciate the difference in cultures and bureaucracies, which can be a huge challenge for growing life science companies. This presents the need for regulatory expertise on local, regional as well as national levels. Outsourcing regulatory affairs to a trusted partner having a global footprint can make the task easy and add to the competitive advantage of the company. 

A Close Look at the Neighboring Industrial Protective Footwear Markets of Russia and Turkey

Turkey and Russia are neighboring countries that will witness good economic growth in the coming few years. One of the segments that is receiving a lot of attention in these two markets is the industrial protective footwear sector. According to Transparency Market Research (TMR), the large potential of the industrial footwear market in Russia and Turkey is anticipated to attract a lot of investment from several new business utilities from around the world. So, what are the factors that will drive investment projects in this market?

The Russia and Turkey industrial protective footwear markets are experiencing some similar market dynamics in addition to some unique/regional trends. Let us look at how these similar and unique trends will shape the Russia and Turkey industrial footwear market.

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Common Trends in the Russia and Turkey Industrial Protective Footwear Markets

TMR states that the Turkey industrial protective footwear market will expand at a 9.1% CAGR during the forecast period from 2014 to 2020. On the other hand, the Russia industrial protective footwear market will expand at a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period.

The common factor driving the Russia and Turkey industrial protective footwear markets is the rising awareness of workplace safety. Moreover, favorable government regulations are also fueling the industrial footwear market in Russia and Turkey. In addition to this, the escalating labor force in these two countries is supporting the demand for industrial protective footwear.

On the other hand, both the Russia and Turkey industrial protective footwear markets will be suppressed by the duties placed on industrial protective footwear products. To sell these products in Russia and Turkey, foreign manufacturing utilities have to abide by the stringent government regulations related to duties in these countries.

Regional Trends in Industrial Protective Footwear Market in Russia and Turkey

Expansion of the major end-use sectors will drive the market for industrial protective footwear in Russia and Turkey. In Russia, the others segment, which includes small scale manufacturing, the unorganized sector, government usage, and agriculture, held the largest share in the industrial protective footwear market. Nevertheless, in the Russia industrial protective footwear market, the manufacturing sector is projected to demonstrate the fastest growth, at an 8.1% CAGR during the forecast period. This growth is attributed to the rapid industrialization along with the upcoming business utilities in this country. Manufacturing is the largest sector in the Russian economy after services, personal, and household goods.

Although, in Russia, the manufacturing sector will show the highest growth in the industrial protective footwear market, this is not the case in Turkey. The manufacturing sector already dominates the Turkey industrial protective footwear market as an end-use sector. On the other hand, the food sector is projected to demonstrate the highest growth, at a 10.3% CAGR during the forecast period in the Turkey industrial protective footwear market. The expanding agriculture sector in Turkey is in turn driving the food industry in the country.

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Several top international companies are operating in the Russia and Turkey industrial protective footwear market. Some of these companies are Jal Group (Italy), Timberland LLC (U.S.), Rahman Group (India.), Oftenrich Holdings Company Limited. (Taiwan), Saina Group Co. Ltd. (China), Cofra Holdings AG. (Switzerland), and Red Wing Shoe Company Inc. (U.S.).

Global High Pressure Grinding Rollers Market: Increased Hard Rock Mining through High Pressure Grinding Rollers to Boost Market Growth

The high pressure grinding rollers (HPGR) were initially introduced in the mining industry to process kimberlite to liberate diamonds. The industry however, now uses the technology for mining of iron ore, copper ore, gold ore, and platinum ore. Growing demand for high efficiency and low emission comminution solutions owing to falling ore grades have propelled the growth of the global high pressure grinding roller market. The global HPGR market was worth US$247.7 million in 2013. Increasing demand for HPGRs is expected to bolster the market expansion at a CAGR of 5.9% during the period between 2014 and 2020. 

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HPGR in Hard Rock Mining: A New Opportunity for Global HPGR Market

Grinding is one of the major challenges in mining and consumes around 75% of the energy in beneficiation and processing. High pressure grinding rolls technology is extensively used for multiple hard rock mining. The global HPGR market witnesses a huge opportunity to grow with the increased usage of HPGR in hard rock mining. 

The HPGR is ideal for mining of hard competent ores that are highly resistant to traditional methods of comminution. The traditional methods depend on abrasion or impact for liberation. The HPGR, on the other hand, plays a combined role of preparing mill feed and negates any thought for considering the usage of tertiary and quaternary cone crushers. The HPGR provides a finer mill feed and greater efficiency compared to the traditional cone crushers. 

How HPGR Works?

An advanced grinding roll in HPGR helps in the high pressure grinding. The conventional crushing rolls break down the particles by crushing between the two rolls. On the other hand, through HPGR, particles are broken by compression in a packed particle bed that is created by two counter-rotating rolls. 

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HPGR versus Conventional SAG Mill

Though conventional SAG/ Ball mill would be more suitable for soft or high clay content ores, following are some of the points where HPGR scores over SAG/ Ball mill:

• Operating Costs: The operating costs of SAG/ Ball mill are comparatively higher than the operating costs incurred with the usage of HPGR technology.

• Longer Service Lifetime: Longer service lifetime of the grinding elements in HPGR and improved metal liberation owing to micro cracks in the ore make mine operators favor HPGRs over conventional SAG mills. With developments in wear surfaces and operating practices, the HPGR delivers continuous production over a long period of time without any major replacement of wear surfaces. In hard competent materials, the grinding rolls have displayed service life over 8000 operating hours.

• Shorter Installation and Commissioning times: Constant grinding results over time, coupled with shorter installation and commissioning time of HPGR is due to more compact design of the rollers.

Asia Pacific to Lead Global Failure Analysis Equipment Market in Semiconductor Industry

Failure analysis refers to a methodical approach to understanding the malfunctioning of a component. Failure analysis equipment thus helps in determining the causes of failure. Some of the popular causes of failure are improper maintenance, manufacturing defects, assembly error, design error, improper material, poor maintenance, misuse or abuse of equipment, unpredictable operating conditions, incorrect heat treatment, inadequate quality assurance, lack of environmental protection or control, and casting discontinuities. 

The global failure analysis equipment market in the semiconductor industry was worth US$1.28 billion in 2013, according to Transparency Market Research. However, owing to growth of infrastructure facilities in emerging economies, this market is expected to surge ahead at a whooping CAGR of 4.5% from 2014 to 2020.

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Dual-beam Technology Segment to Lead Global Failure Analysis Equipment Market in Semiconductor Industry

The global failure analysis equipment market in the semiconductor industry is segmented into transmission electron microscope (TEM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), dual beam (FIB/SEM) systems, focused ion beam system (FIB), and transmission electron microscope (TEM).

According to the aforementioned research report, the expanding usage of focused ion beam systems was responsible for leading the segment to the topmost position in terms of revenue in 2013. However, market watchers predict that the dual beam systems (FIB/SEM) segment will surpass all other segments to be the fastest growing one, due to the wide range of benefits it provides over single-beam FIB systems. The dual beam systems (FIB/SEM) segment is expected to grow at a stupendous CAGR of 5.8% in the forecast period. Depending on the types of users, the failure analysis equipment market in the semiconductor industry is segmented into fabless FA labs, specialty labs, fab failure analysis (FA) labs, and others.

Dr. Lynwood Swanson, founder of FEI, received a Heritage Award for his ingenious contribution to the development of ion and electron microscopy in the dual-beam technology field. His designs have helped manufacturers ease the challenges of making devices with “sub-micron” dimensions. The innovations in ion beam milling technology have helped manufacturers get a clearer picture of the defect, thus assisting them in diagnosing the root cause of the problem. This precision offered by the dual-beam technology is likely to change the shape of this segment in the forecast period.

Growth of Infrastructure to Keep Asia Pacific in the Leading Position

Geographically, the global failure analysis equipment market in the semiconductor industry is segmented into Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, and Rest of the World (RoW). The report suggests that Asia Pacific generated maximum revenue in this market and held nearly half the global market in 2013. This hierarchy is expected to continue due to monumental growth in semiconductor technology and increasing investment in education and research infrastructure in this region.

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Some of the key players in the global failure analysis equipment market in the semiconductor industry are Carl Zeiss SMT GmbH, Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation, FEI, and JEOL, Ltd.

Optimum Temperature and Air Pressure Conditions for High Agricultural Output Necessitates Installation of Dehumidification Systems

Humidity is a term commonly associated in the public awareness with places close to the equator or near coastal regions. However, it is experienced by all at some point – the sultry feeling either when it’s rainy, misty, or hot.

For the most part, it is relative humidity that people complain about: the ratio of water vapor in the air to the fixed amount of water vapor that air can hold for a certain temperature. For example, at 68 degrees Fahrenheit, one cubic meter of air can retain about 18 grams of water. This is a state of saturation, with 100% relative humidity.

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How does a Dehumidifier Work?

Typically, in a dehumidifier, the process sector, which is the larger of the two air zones, pulls system air. The rotor material present in the equipment adsorbs moisture from the air, leaving the humidifier warm and dry. During adsorption, the exchange of energy causes heat gain in the equipment. 

 

The reactivation sector, which is the other air-pulling compartment in the humidifier, pushes out moisture adsorbed into the rotor through the process sector. With the continuous and simultaneous passing of opposing airflows through the rotor, steady and automatic dehumidification is attained. 

Anywhere during this process, interrupted air flow, reduced moisture adsorption, or any other anomaly may cause malfunction of the equipment. 

What is Driving Sales of Dehumidifiers?

In cold countries, rising energy prices have been a reason for high demand for building insulation for both commercial and residential use. Insulation may help with the cold, but on the contrary, air change is reduced, leading to the formation of a humidity trap. This necessitates the use of a dehumidifier to protect the woodwork.

In construction activities, dehumidifiers have several usages. From keeping building materials such as iron bars/rods, cement, etc. free from moisture to drying structures, dehumidifiers help save cost and reduce the duration of the entire project. 

Thus, in Asia Pacific, economic development, leading to rising construction activities, has been a major reason driving sales of dehumidifiers, which in turn is benefitting the global dehumidifier market.

On the environmental front, global warming is a major concern attracting the attention of major governments worldwide. To counter the ill-effects of the rising average temperature of earth, globally accredited agencies are promoting the use of dehumidification systems. An added bonus of advanced dehumidifiers is that they inhibit growth of microorganisms, which is favorable for humans and other living creatures.

Moreover, any kind of environmental disturbance, such as excessive moisture content in the environment, also reduces agricultural output, which directly impacts the economy of any country. For this reason, greenhouses meant for specialty crops are essentially equipped with dehumidification systems.

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However, excessive product recalls by manufacturers due to technical issues have adversely affected consumers’ confidence in the dehumidifier industry. Due to the aforementioned reasons, the global dehumidifier market will display a modest 6.4% CAGR from 2014 to 2020, according to a recent market study by Transparency Market Research.

Automotive Industry Fueling Global Bearing Market owing to Rising Production of Vehicles

The bearing market has looked bright and profitable even after the economic crisis in 2008. The global demand from the bearing market is projected to rise at a 7.7% CAGR between 2014 and 2020 to reach US$118.21 billion by the end of 2020, from a market value of US$75.91 billion in 2013, states Transparency Market Research in its study on the global bearing market. This growth is due to the rapid industrialization across major regions and increasing demand for bearings from various application sectors and end users. 

Bearings are engineered machine components that are mainly used for reducing friction between rotary motion parts of machinery and equipment. Due to technological advancements in several industry verticals such as oil and gas, automotive, construction, and other general engineering sectors, the applications, functionalities, and demand for bearings, including ball bearings, roller bearings, unmounted ball bearings, and plain bearings is growing continuously across the globe.

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Bearing Market Driven by Growth of Automotive Industry

Among all the industries, automotive is the highest revenue generating industry in the world. The increasing production of vehicles across the globe is pushing the growth of the bearing market, globally. The motor vehicles segment held the largest share of the global bearing market in 2014, accounting for US$38.68 billion. 

In addition, the demand for unmounted ball bearings is growing rapidly in the auto industry. This is due to their use in a diverse range of automotive products and applications, including automotive wheels and motor engines. Other transportation forms such as railways also use unmounted ball bearings. The unmounted ball bearings segment led the global bearing market in 2014 with a market value of US$33.38 billion and growth of this segment is further anticipated to remain high during the 2014-2020 forecast period. 

In the coming years, the demand for automotive bearings is expected to rise in the Asia Pacific region, especially in India, China, and Japan. As the demand for vehicles, mainly passenger cars and two wheelers, is constantly on the rise in all these countries, high demand for automotive bearings is expected in the near future. 

High-end technologies such as smart bearings allow manufacturers to monitor bearing operations constantly. Moreover, commercial and industrial products, especially those in the IT, technology, and electronics sectors have huge demand for effective, heavy-duty, and durable bearings in order to meet the industry standards and demand in various load-bearing applications. 

Increasing demand for bearings from the aerospace and defense industries is also expected to drive the bearing market during the forecast period. The aerospace equipment segment is expected to grow rapidly, at a CAGR of 8.5% between 2014 and 2020 forecast period. 

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Recently, FAG Aerospace, a Schaeffler Group member, developed a new ball bearing to support aircraft engine main shafts. The new bearing is expected to elevate the performance limits of an aircraft and reduce the fuel consumption of passenger aircraft for greater fuel efficiency. 

Global Orthodontic Equipment and Consumables Market to Gain Impetus due to Increasing Corrective Treatments for Teeth

Orthodontics in dentistry is determined as a field of corrective treatment for various teeth irregularities with the help of several orthodontic equipment and consumables. The increasing demand for maintaining an appealing appearance has given rise to cosmetic dentistry, resulting in the growing demand for orthodontic equipment and consumables.

According to a market study published by Transparency Market Research (TMR), a market intelligence and research firm, the global market for orthodontic equipment and consumables stood at US$6.1 billion in 2013. Supported by a remarkable rise in orthodontics, the market is likely to expand at a CAGR of 8.8% during the period from 2014 to 2020 and a reach a market value of US$11 billion by the end of 2020.

3Shape, Danaher Corp., A-Dec, DENTSPLY International, Henry Schein, GC Corp., Midmark Corp., Septodont, Patterson Companies, Sirona Dental Systems, Zimmer Holdings, and Ultradent Products are the major players operating in the global orthodontic equipment and consumables market.

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Introduction of new equipment is the latest trend among orthodontic equipment and consumables market participants, alongside mergers and acquisitions. Here is a snapshot of the recent activities of the major companies in global orthodontic equipment and consumables market.

3Shape, one of the biggest firms functioning in the orthodontics equipment and consumables market, received the 2015 Pride Institute’s award for ‘Best of Class’ technology for its TRIOS 3 digital dental impression solution. The company has won this award for three consecutive years.

• The company, in collaboration with Planmeca, has created an integration, enabling users to import case information and digital impressions from the PlanScan intraoral scanner. The integration also permits 3Shape CAD/CAM users to generate the CAD design files to a PlanMill 40 milling machine in an integrated workflow. This move is expected to create dental curative treatment options as well as produce more business opportunities for the company.

Henry Schein, the biggest provider of healthcare products and services to office-based dental and medical practitioners in the world, has recently received the ‘Hispanic Dental Association (HDA) Corporate Award-2015’ for its commitment to provide access to oral healthcare facilities across the world.

• The firm has been granted a contract worth US$4.3 billion to upgrade the electronic health care records system of the U.S. military. Analysts have predicted that this contract will give a push to the company’s finances.

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Midmark Corp., a U.S.-based orthodontic equipment manufacturer, has marked 2015 as a celebratory year in the honor of completing 100 years. The company started in 1915 in Ohio.

• The company partnered with Crosstex and held a promotional event for dental sterilizers in 2014. The promotion ran till June 2014 and offered dentists all-inclusive devices of high quality and with discounts ranging from US$300 to US$700, while providing education on proper sterilization and patient safety through the ‘Crosstex Compliance Essentials Kit’ and ‘CE course’. This move was initiated to help business expansion.

Apart from this, many companies in the orthodontics equipment and consumables market are getting increasingly involved into research and development activities as a part of their portfolio expansion. These companies are focusing on the development of innovative products by assigning significant amounts of their annual revenue to R&D activities. One of the best examples of this is Sirona Dental Systems, which has invested almost US$60 million for R&D of novel orthodontic equipment.

Dental Bone Graft Substitutes and Other Biomaterials Market to Expand at 10.6% CAGR Owing to Advancements in Dentistry

Dental bone graft substitutes and other biomaterials have surfaced as a developing field pertaining to medical science and is aimed at repairing or assisting the restoration of natural teeth. Teeth bones could be affected by any gum disease, trauma, or tooth loss. For reduction in atrophy and the rising inclination for an enhanced aesthetic look, dental bone grafting takes place for restoration of bones to bring them back to their previous form.

The rapid recent development of the dental bone graft substitutes market is majorly due to the advancement of dental reforms in a number of nations. This has resulted in the rising awareness about dental health amongst patient population, along with affordability to avail the dental services. TMR, a market intelligence company, elaborates on the different materials used in the dental bone graft substitutes market, along with stating their key properties.

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Allografts: Allografts fall under the natural materials segment and is derived from other human beings. The allograft bone comes from cadavers whose bones have been donated by the next of kin, so that it may be utilized for living individuals who require them and is primarily sourced via a bone bank. Allografts have been the most demanded material all around the world, due to their benefit of post-transplantation tissue compatibility. Three major types of allografts used are fresh frozen bone, demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft, and fresh dried bone allograft.

Xenografts: A xenograft is a tissue graft in the middle of two different species and can have a human or bovine origin. Tissue banks prefer these graft materials owing to the fact that more bone material, along with specific microstructures, can be obtained from xenografts than from allografts, which is a very significant factor for the growth of the dental bone.

Ceramics: Almost every bone graft available utilizes ceramics, either alone or combined with some other material such as bioactive glass, calcium sulfate, and calcium phosphate. In nature, it is resorbable after 30 to 60 days, bioactive, and biocompatible.

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Composites: Composites include the bioactive glass, also known as bioglass. This is a type of glass that is biologically active and is silicate-based. The bioactive glass is also brittle in nature and has a high modulus.  These are utilized by combining them with polymethylmethacrylate in order to form bioactive bone cement to make a layer of calcium phosphate, which helps in facilitating the chemical bonding of implants.

The dental bone graft substitutes market will rise exponentially in the coming years and is predicted to expand at a remarkable 10.6% CAGR from 2014 to 2020. However, in January 2015, the U.S. FDA announced that bone graft substitutes shouldn’t be used in patients under 18 years of age owing to the risk of serious injuries. This may result in restrained growth of this market in the U.S. in the years to come.

Breaking Boundaries in Regenerative Healthcare: The Global Collagen Peptide and Gelatin Market Makes Waves with new Developments

A 6.8% CAGR from 2014 to 2020 is extremely positive for the global collagen peptide market, as it means the market’s value will reach to US$1.1 billion by the end of 2020, from a 2013 value of US$0.7 billion. At the same time, a 7.5% CAGR during the same timeframe for the global gelatin market means it will reach a market value of US$3 billion in 2020, up from its 2013 value of US$1.8 billion. The reason for this optimistic growth rate is a series of remarkable scientific breakthroughs in the global collagen peptide and gelatin market that have pushed it into many fields, mainly food and beverages and the medical industry.

The APAC Connection
Let’s look at the global collagen peptide and gelatin market from a geographical perspective, with Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World as key segments. The global collagen peptide and gelatin market is led by North America, which dominated the market in 2013 thanks to heavy emphasis in the region on developmental and innovation. Europe follows in the global collagen peptide market owing to high penetration of the collagen peptide and gelatin into the food and beverages industry in terms of use and R&D.

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Then there’s Asia Pacific, a region that is showing itself to be a real powerhouse of development. Armed with a rapid rate of industrialization, growing levels of health consciousness, and the speedy adoption of new technologies into the food and beverages and medical industries, the global collagen peptide and gelatin market could have found its prime location for the next few years. An increasing number of people, within a rapidly increasing population, are getting interested in the nutritional foods segment. Add to that a rising number of families and individuals with high disposable incomes and you get a market that’s only begun to grow.

What Makes the Global Collagen Peptide and Gelatin Market Tick?
One of the most innovative fields that make use of the global collagen peptide and gelatin market is regenerative medicine. NEDO, a Japanese healthcare company, has announced an investment of 2.5 billion yen in multiple medical projects, one of them being regenerative medicine. This is where it gets interesting: the project will make use of collagen as well as 3D printers to create artificial organs. The project will use biomaterials called recombinant peptides (RCP), synthetic proteins developed by Fujifilm Co.

Fujifilm is making headway in other fields as well; the company has made use of RCP in regenerative medicine to improve the rate of survival of transplanted cells. They have also used collagen peptide and gelatin to successfully lower the glucose levels of diabetic mice to a normal level. Fish collagen is also being studied for usefulness in regenerative medicine.

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The global collagen peptide and gelatin market holds massive potential for emerging nations, according to the European Nutraceutical Association, according to which 38.6% of deaths in Brazil, India, and China are caused due to lack of proper nutrition. The global collagen peptide and gelatin market’s products do not come without their own risks though; measures always have to be taken against the unknown transfer of diseases. There is also the concern of some cultures not accepting gelatin and collagen peptide products that are made from particular sources.

Despite these restraints, we can therefore conclude that the global collagen peptide and gelatin market, while in its nascent stage still, is showing positive signs and holds high promise in food and beverages as well as medical research.

Detection is Better than Cure: Understanding the Various Factors Causing Anxiety Disorders and Depression

Anxiety and depression are disorders that are under constant scrutiny and research, not only to find treatment options but mainly to understand the causes. Identifying, understanding, and diagnosing the factors that can lead to anxiety disorders and depression are the first steps to treating patients with mental health problems.

According to a report published by Transparency Market Research, the global market for anxiety disorders and depression treatment is projected to register a growth rate of 1.25% from 2014 to 2020, driven by the accelerating prevalence of depression and anxiety disorders.

Here are the top five developments made by scientists and researchers in the month of August alone.

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Anxiety, Depression, and Gut Bacteria

Researchers at the McMaster University in Canada have found recent evidence of the massive influence of gut bacteria on mental health. Research suggests that a healthy microbiome can result in a healthy brain and good mood. Gut bacteria imbalances, according to studies, have been linked to a host of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, Alzheimer’s disease, and autism. Gut dysfunction can be attributed to a stressful childhood, according to the McMaster University study published in the journal Nature Communications.

Picky Eating May Hint at Mental Health Issues

A new study by a team of researchers at Duke University have discovered that picky or selective eating in kids may be tied to depression, anxiety, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study published in the journal Pediatrics indicates that children with heightened sensory experiences are just as sensitive to the food they eat. The researchers also found that adults who are picky eaters are more likely to have higher rates of psychological disorders compared to the general public.

Patients with Rheumatic Diseases More likely to Suffer from Anxiety and Depression

An increased prevalence of depression and anxiety has been observed among patients with rheumatic diseases, according to researchers in Portugal. Of the 84 patients with rheumatoid arthritis studied, 46 patients showed symptoms of depression and anxiety. While 30 of those indicated moderate depression or anxiety, 14 patients were classified with severe forms of depression or anxiety.

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Confirmed Link between Hearing Loss and Depression or Anxiety 

According to a research presented at the American Psychological Association, people with untreated hearing loss are more susceptible to dementia, depression, and other cognitive disorders over time. Getting treated for hearing loss at an early stage can help patient regain control of their life and become emotionally and cognitively stable. However, people who prefer to live with hearing loss rather than seeking treatment are more inclined to suffer from feelings of despair, rage, and disappointment, resulting in greater chances of developing cognitive issues.

Social Hierarchy Influences Mental Health 

A person’s social class impacts his or her likelihood of developing depression or anxiety, according to researchers at Columbia University. They indicate that individuals near the middle of the social ladder are more prone to mental health imbalances. Social disadvantage associated to educational and income attainment is linked with the most severe mental health outcomes.

Leading players in the market have been working round the clock to develop innovative and more efficient drugs and other treatment alternatives to address depression and anxiety disorders.

F&B Industry in Scotland Set to Add 14,000 New Jobs by 2020 as Turnover Projections Look Positive

As many as 14,000 new jobs could be created in Scotland’s food and beverages sector over the next five years, a recent report compiled by the Bank of Scotland says. Scottish salmon and whiskey already contribute a sizeable portion to the country’s economy; plans are now afoot to bring more sectors from within the food and drink industry to the forefront. According to the report by the Bank of Scotland, companies are optimistic about achieving an increment of about 19% in their average turnover in the next few years. These projections are detailed in the report ‘Fresh Opportunity and Growth’.

An increased focus on exports is chiefly driving the positive sentiment currently seen in the Scottish food and beverages industry. According to the report, two-thirds of F&B producers said that they have plans of creating new job opportunities over the next four to five years. When asked whether hiring new staff could be considered as a way of achieving growth, about 46% of respondents answered in the affirmative.

The focus remains firmly on increasing exports, conducting R&D for product innovation, and collaborating with international players. About 360,000 jobs currently exist in the Scottish food and beverages industry, says Scotland Food and Drink, the country’s leading F&B industry body.

The positive sentiment can also be credited to recent industry initiatives seen in Scotland – the Year of Food and Drink being one of them. With greater awareness about the range and quality of Scottish produce being achieved, Scottish food and beverage producers are now more confident about taking on new employees.

Bank of Scotland’s head of food and drink, Graham Blair, said that innovative marketing initiatives in the country will go a long way in improving sales and even exports, ultimately adding to the profitability of the country’s F&B sector.

Smart Cards Market Turning into Battleground for New All-in-One Smart Card Companies

From the healthcare industry to banking to transportation, smart cards are attaining a new level of ubiquity thanks to their versatility and ease of use. Smart cards may have made their presence felt in developed markets of the West during their early days, but they’ve now become widely accepted in developing regions as well. The global smart cards market was valued at US$6.6 billion in 2013, and is expected to grow steadily to stand at US$11.9 billion by the end of 2020, says Transparency Market Research. As a result of this, the global smart cards market will log a CAGR of 9.0% between 2014 and 2020. 

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While there’s no denying that smart cards have made transactions rapid and convenient, they’ve also brought along a peculiar problem – consumers are finding it difficult to manage the ever-expanding stack of smart cards. 

But there’s a solution to this problem on the market already: All-in-one smart cards. These cards integrate the functions of all the smart cards that a consumer typically uses. The all-in-one smart card, say experts, is the next big trend thanks to its promising attribute of consolidating consumers’ wallets. Interestingly, it’s not just established companies such as MasterCard that have jumped into the fray. Startups such as Coin are also hoping to gain a first-mover advantage even as the all-in-one smart card finds its footing. 

Here’s a lowdown on a few companies in the all-in-one smart card market, and their product offerings:

• Stratos: The Stratos Card works at all locations where a conventional card is used – right from ATMs to parking meters to stores, says the company. It integrates a wide range of cards such as credit and debit cards, membership or loyalty cards, and even gift cards. The card features the ‘Dual Strip’ technology and high-level encryption. According to media reports, Stratos began shipping its smart cards in April 2015.

• Plastc: The basic idea of the Plastc card is similar to that of Stratos’. But the smart card technology of the former is slightly different in that it is based on both magnetic stripe and chip. According to the company’s website, their card comes with a barcode display, a magnetic stripe, as well as MasterCard EMV support. It can be used across a variety of payment networks, including contactless payments. It is fitted with a gamut of security features such as proximity alerts, remote wipe, and photo identification.

• Coin: When the company began shipping its all-in-one smart card in April 2015, it was one of the first ones to do so. The company describes its all-in-one smart card as a “secure, connected device” that helps make its customers’ wallets lighter. Like its other competitors, Coin consolidates in a single place different loyalty cards, debit cards, credit cards, and so on.

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In addition to the three companies discussed above, the all-in-one smart cards market also features players such as Swyp and Wocket that are vying to gain a fair share of this yet-unexplored market. While the services offered by these companies are high on the security and convenience quotient, the high cost of a consolidated wallet could prompt consumers to think twice before investing in one.

Platform as a Service (PaaS) Market to Post 25.7% CAGR to 2020 but Adoption Rate Among SMEs Remains Dismally Low. Here’s Why.

The platform as a service (PaaS) market is projected to grow vigorously over the next five years, thanks to leading vendors in the market reporting record revenue. According to Transparency Market Research, the global PaaS market was pegged at US$1.60 billion in 2013 and is expected to reach a valuation of US$7.98 billion by 2020. This translates into a stellar CAGR of 25.7% between 2014 and 2020.

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Companies such as Microsoft, Rackspace, Google, and Amazon have developed sophisticated infrastructure over the past few years, and are now making a fortune by renting these out to smaller enterprises that lack the resources to build these platforms and networks themselves. There are several factors that will contribute to the impressive growth trajectory of the global PaaS market. Here’s a snapshot of the drivers for the PaaS market:

• PaaS offers unmatched flexibility, agility, and scalability to enterprises, while also being a solution that’s easy to deploy. 
• As leaner operations become the norm across firms globally, the focus of enterprises now lies on reducing capital expenditure and using a part of that for operating expenses. 
• While the efficiency of PaaS is high, there is also the advantage of flexibility (for instance, pay-per-use) that comes with the model.  

However, that brings us to the most important restraint faced by the global PaaS market. PaaS has thus far proven to be an ideal solution only for companies that boast a certain degree of revenue and profitability. This means that SMEs are unable to harness the benefits that PaaS offers largely because of their inability to expend the required vendor fees.

From the standpoint of SMEs, the following factors prove to be the greatest impediments to the adoption of PaaS:

• High Cost of Deployment and Maintenance of PaaS: Budgeting for the deployment of PaaS is only the beginning of switching over to this model. Additional expenses such as maintenance, upgrades, and scalability typically follow in a few months of deploying a PaaS solution as the scope of the application grows. For many SMEs, this is precisely the point where hiring a dedicated system administrator becomes more cost-effective than managing the entire PaaS application. 
• Customization is Inevitable, and Expensive: While the scope of operations PaaS is extremely broad, enterprises often find that the operational features do not match their exact needs. This leads them to consider PaaS customization, which can be time consuming and expensive. Over the past few years, more and more SMEs have begun to invest in one-time custom application development projects.
• The Question of Security: The cloud (whether public, hybrid, or private) is an inextricable part of PaaS solutions. However, businesses are still hesitant about putting all their data on the cloud. For SMEs, putting data on the cloud also brings in the need for DRaaS and business continuity and SLA management                                                                                                 

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Though these points don’t necessarily rule out PaaS as a suitable solution for SMEs, it will be a while before smaller enterprises become fully aware of ways to make informed decisions when opting for a PaaS solution. 

Autonomous Golf Carts and Neighborhood EVs: Top Three Success Stories

Worldwide, the interest in electric vehicles (EVs), is deepening. Governments are eager to see national carbon emission figures turn downward and consumers themselves are now more aware of the environmental benefits. The golf carts and neighborhood electric vehicles (EVs) market is a niche within the larger EV industry, but is expected to grow at a healthy rate over the next few years. According to Transparency Market Research, the global market for golf carts and neighborhood EVs is expected to report a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6% between 2014 and 2020. If this growth rate holds true, the global neighborhood and EV market will be worth US$2.81 billion.

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However, this niche market has not remained insulated from the other major trend that’s currently being observed in the global vehicle industry: Autonomous or self-driving vehicles. There has been some interest in the development of autonomous golf carts and NEVs, especially from universities.
Here are a few examples of innovative autonomous cars that carry the potential to hit the commercial golf cart and NEV market:

• University of Michigan Develops SmartCart with 3D Printed Components: In July this year, a team of students at the University of Michigan have fused together the two biggest trends in the vehicle industry—3D printing and autonomous driving technology—to develop a car the low-speed SmartCart.  The cart’s powertrain is the same as that of a golf cart but most other parts of the car are produced using the additive manufacturing technique. The team decided to make use of additive manufacturing because it is easier to iterate. The parts have been printed by Local Motors, which was the company to have unveiled the world’s first 3D printed car in 2014. The team hopes that the autonomous mini car will be able to improve the transportation-on-demand system that will be run on autonomous vehicles in the future. 

• University of Waterloo Students Create Self-Driving Software for Golf Carts: Young designers and software students at the University of Waterloo took navigation software and integrated it with a golf cart – the result was an autonomous mini-car that can be used not only on the golf course, but also on large campuses. The vehicle has a maximum speed of 20 kms per hour and is equipped with a set GPS system and rooftop-fitted lasers that detect motion. It is expected that these vehicles will make moving around neighborhoods safe and convenient. 

• Fugly Golf Cart Earns Distinction of Being First Autonomous Vehicle on the Market: Induct, a French start-up, made waves at the CES last year when it unveiled Navia, an autonomous golf cart that can carry up to eight persons at a time. The self-driving car operates with the help of an array of sensors, lasers, as well as camera viewpoints – factors that reduce the vehicle’s sole reliance on GPS. With this, the Navia became the first self-driving vehicle to be sold commercially on the market. The golf cart features a rechargeable battery which can be charged wirelessly. The top speed of the car is 12.5 miles an hour. 

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The National University of Singapore (NUS), too, deserves a mention for creating autonomous golf carts that can be used by members of the public in gardens and other large estates. While most of these vehicles are aimed more at estate transit than at public transportation, the potential they carry is immense and it will only be a matter of time before autonomous golf carts and NEVs become ubiquitous.

South Africa Wire and Cable Market: Domino Effect from Rising Business Opportunities to Drive Demand for Fiber-optic Cables

The South Africa wire and cable market is poised to witness healthy growth in the coming years. The South Africa wire and cable market caters to several end-use sectors. These include buildings, the automotive industry, home appliances, power distribution and transmission, communication, healthcare, aerospace, and consumer electronics.

This long list of end-use segments of the South Africa wire and cable market shows that the expansion of these industries will in turn fuel the demand for wires and cables in the South Africa market. Two of the most rapidly expanding end-use segments of the South Africa wire and cable market are the automotive industry and communication. In addition to this, other end-use sectors of the South Africa wire and cable market will also experience good growth in the coming few years, as Africa is an emerging region, attracting investment from international companies.

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The South Africa wire and cable market will greatly benefit from the rising business opportunities. Let’s take a look at how the expanding emerging sectors in South Africa will ultimately fuel its wire and cable market.

The Domino Effect that will Fuel the South Africa Wire and Cable Market

Economic Importance Driving Demand for Better Connectivity
South Africa is one of the dynamically emerging markets in the world. Hence, the economic importance and business opportunities that South Africa offers are substantial. Due to the scope of economic development, the demand for improved ICT infrastructure and international connectivity in the nation is huge.

Major Communications Project (Europe-Africa Link)
Several developments in the IT infrastructure of South Africa, along with the rising capacity of transmission grids, are projected to stimulate the demand for communications and power cable. Many projects in the South Africa wire and cable market are helping to improve international connectivity along with the connectivity within the nation. One of the most notable projects is that of the African Coast to Europe (ACE) link. With the digital line segment (DLS) between Portugal and South Africa, this project is one of the longest 100G submarine links and serves 14 countries; 11 of these are in Africa.

Unstoppable Demand for Fiber Optic
The ACE link project involves the use of fiber-optic cables. This is expected to have a positive impact on Internet access and quality of services offered by telcos connected to this link. Projects such as the ACE link, along with other upcoming projects, are expected to drive demand for fiber-optic cables. This trend will in turn drive the South Africa wire and cable market significantly.

Growth of the Overall South Africa Wire and Cable Market
By type, the South Africa wire and cable market is divided into fiber optic, copper, aluminum, and others. Currently, the demand for copper wires and cables is the highest in the South Africa wire and cable market. However, the rising demand for communications networks in South Africa require fiber optic cables. This will continue to spur demand from the South Africa wire and cable market.

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The South Africa wire and cable market will also benefit from the favorable government initiatives to procure domestic cables and wires. This trend has led to a growth in the number of local cable manufacturers in recent years.

3D Video Conferencing Techniques to Change the Face of Global Video Conferencing Market

Increasing cost of travel, declining bandwidth rates, and increasingly hectic nature of the modern world has put pressure on techies across the globe to rethink video conferencing as a means to bridge gaps between businesses. The global video conferencing market has been growing at a rapid pace. Statistics show that this market was valued at US$3.31 billion in 2013 and is expected to reach US$6.40 billion by 2020.

The global video conferencing market has been segmented on the basis of type of deployment, end-use industry, and geography. The deployment segments include on-premise, cloud-based, and managed. Depending on the end user, the global video conferencing market is divided into healthcare, corporate enterprises, government and defense, education, and others such as entertainment, retail media, and manufacturing. Geographically, the global video conferencing market is segmented into Europe, Asia Pacific, North America, and Rest of the World.

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3D Telepresence to Drive Video Conferencing Market in Healthcare Industry
The future of the global video conferencing market will truly be revolutionized by the 3D telepresence feature. Andor Salga of Seneca College in Toronto was recently awarded US$2,500 prize money by US Ignite for developing a prototype system that shows how 3D telepresence is actually going to change the face of telemedicine. Through the prototype, he explained how physicians and doctors will be able to examine certain wounds better. The new system is called Engage3D. It adopts the Kinect technology design used in Microsoft’s Xbox, which can be plugged to a TV set. This kind of 3D imaging technique will surely help in diagnosing patient’s injuries with accuracy.

Telepresence systems will have a combination of a built-in depth camera and/or sensors and built-in video camera. The built-in depth camera and/or sensors help in calculating the distance of the objects from each other to generate data using multidimensional points representing a 3D object.

The surge in demand is also supported by the healthcare industry, as it extensively uses video conferencing for tele-consultation and diagnosis. Amongst the deployment segments, the demand for cloud-based video conferencing is expected to grow at an incredible rate as most of the industry users are shifting from hardware to software solutions. The key market drivers for the global video conferencing market are the increasing number of applications in the defense industry. The usage of video conferencing in the media and entertainment industry for distance learning, web-seminars, and broadcasting events has also led to the growth of this market.

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Asia Pacific to Lead Global Video Conferencing Market
Out of all the regional markets, Asia Pacific video conferencing market is expected to grow at a significant pace from 2014 to 2020. Analysts predict that the markets in Latin America and the Middle East will also generate lucrative opportunities in the same period. The major players in the global video conferencing market are InterCall (West Corporation), Microsoft Corporation, Cisco Systems, Inc., Polycom, Inc., Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Vidyo, Inc., Avaya, Inc., Lifesize (Division of Logitech International S.A.), ZTE Corporation, and Adobe Systems, Inc.

Global Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Market: Benefits and Threats of Cloud-Based SCADA System Confuse Companies

The basic objective behind SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) is to gather data in real time from remote locations in order to control equipment and conditions. The software application program for process control is used across a several industries such as telecommunications, oil and gas refining, food and beverages, transportation, pharmaceutical, water and waste water management, electric power and chemicals. The increasing demand for process automation in different industries is expected to push the growth of the global SCADA market at a CAGR of 5.0% during the period between 2014 and 2020. The overall market was worth US$23.20 billion in 2013 and is expected to be valued at US$32.70 billion by 2020.

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Cloud-Based SCADA: A Double Edged Sword

Cloud-based SCADA system has become a hot topic with technology firms offering some cloud-based SCADA systems as a “service”, more commonly referred to as SaaS (Software as a Service). Instead of the SCADA system software installed on local computers, the entire system and its data is maintained and stored in the cloud. SaaS companies provide their customers with services such as software applications, scalable server space, and off-site IT support. So, what are the benefits of moving SCADA system to the cloud?

Cheaper Operating Expenses: For companies, maintenance of SCADA hardware and software in-house and keeping them up-to-date is costlier than paying for a portion of the server space maintained by a third-party hosted cloud service. 

More Server Space: Instead of buying additional databases and web servers, a company can opt for getting more space on a virtual cloud-based server without the need to install and maintain additional hardware. 

Remote Sharing and Accessing of Data: For managers, it becomes increasingly easy to remotely access and share data stored on a cloud server.

But Is Data Safe on Cloud-Based SCADA System?

For large industries such as manufacturing, information such as analytics, reports, and configurations can be ideally stored on cloud-based SCADA system. Though the benefits of moving to the cloud are many, there are certain risks that are restricting the industries to proactively adopt cloud-based SCADA system. These are:

Security: At the end of the day, the information stored on a third-party cloud server is outside the internal network of a company. In case of an accidental leakage of data, outsiders including competitors, hackers, or spies would get access to valuable and confidential information about a company. For example, in 2011, Sony and Citigroup experienced security breaches that exposed sensitive data about their customers. This has made companies to think twice before storing data on cloud. 

Reliability: Crashing of virtual cloud servers and connection failures can easily make the cloud-based SCADA system loose its functionality. In such cases, the companies have to depend on the service providers to fix the problems as there is no direct access to the virtual server. 

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Performance: Cloud-based SCADA system is dependent on the network bandwidth of the service provider as well as the client company. Bandwidth overload will adversely impact the performance of the cloud-based SCADA system.