Alarming Rise in Cancer Cases Driving Market for Ablation Technologies

Ablation refers to the removal of material from the surface of any object via various erosive processes. In the field of medicine, ablation technologies are used to surgically remove parts of unwanted biological tissue from the body. Various energy devices such as microwave, radiofrequency, electrical current, ultrasound, and laser are employed in various medical disciplines including gynecology, cardiovascular, pain management, oncology, ophthalmology, and urology. While ablation technologies are most commonly used in surgical procedures for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders such as arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, and refractory hypertension, they are also increasingly used in the removal of cancerous as well as non-cancerous tumors.

A report published by Transparency Market Research studies the workings of the global ablation technologies market and states that the market is projected to record a healthy CAGR of 12.10% from 2014 to 2020, the report’s forecast period. During this time, the value of the worldwide market for ablation technologies is anticipated to rise from US$4.6 bn in 2013 to US$10.6 bn in 2020.

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Factors Responsible for Growth of Ablation Technologies

The ablation technologies market, as mentioned above, is poised to witness rapid growth over the next five years. This growth can be attributed to factors including:

•    Rapidly aging population
•    Technological advancements in the field of ablation devices
•    Growing demand for minimally invasive surgeries
•    Rising prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and cancer
•    Growth of medical tourism in emerging markets such as India, China, Mexico, and Brazil
•    Government initiatives aimed at modernization of healthcare systems
•    Favorable regulatory environment
•    Increasing adoption of ablation techniques in cosmetology
•    Growing acceptance of novel technologies in developed countries
•    Availability of extensive line of radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation tools for the diagnosis and treatment of various cardiac arrhythmias.

Major Developments in the Field of Ablation Technology

The demand for minimally invasive surgical procedures has pushed manufacturers and scientists to develop newer devices and technologies that will result in better patient outcomes and faster recovery.

Just last month, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a treatment option for excessive menstrual bleeding. The endometrial ablation system has been developed by Minerva Surgical, Inc. and is designed for the ablation of the uterus’ endometrial lining in pre-menopausal women who suffer from excessive menstrual bleeding. This bleeding is most often caused by benign reasons. The latest system uses heat to adequately ablate the endometrium via three separate ablation mechanisms. The procedure takes around three to four minutes. This has proven to be a safer and more effective way of treating excessive menstrual bleeding or menorrhagia. 

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Other companies that have earned a place for themselves on the list of leading players in the ablation technologies market include St. Jude Medical, Inc., AngioDynamics, Inc., Covidien plc, BSD Medical Corporation, AtriCure, Inc., Medtronic, Inc., Urologix, Inc., Boston Scientific Corporation, and Biosense Webster Inc.

Outdoor LED Displays to Rejuvenate Static Displays

A light emitting diode or LED is a semiconductor device that emits visible or infrared light when charged by the electric current passing through it. The light emitted by LEDs is not very bright, and in most cases it is monochromatic and occurs in a single wavelength. While the usage of LEDs was earlier limited to cellphone displays and flashlights, the latest technologies have enabled diverse applications of the same. LED light was once demoted to the humble indicator lights used in electronic devices, but in the recent past, the technology has advanced remarkably to foray into an entirely new segment of outdoor advertising.

We live in a time when digital signage is making a rapid headway in the advertising world. The technology fosters direct interaction with potential customers, which is touted as one of the best ways to gain their attention. The innovation of outdoor LED displays has greatly contributed to this novel approach of the advertising world. According to a report recently published by Transparency Market Research, the global market for outdoor LED displays, which stood at US$4.8 bn in 2013, will reach US$12.5 bn by 2020. If the figures hold true, the outdoor LED displays market will exhibit a positive CAGR of 14.7% between 2014 and 2020.

Industry experts and veterans from the advertising world believe that in many ways digital signage has reshaped static displays into a more interactive marketing tool. Thus, the advertising industry is in favor of making outdoor LED displays the primary option for interacting with customers. Here’s a look at the intrinsic benefits of the novel technology:

Easy Wireless Connection: Wireless internet connection technology used to bring the internet to smartphones can be used to program outdoor LED displays and message centers. With easy access to the latest wireless data plans, it is practically possible to ensure high-speed and secure internet connections to outdoor LED displays anywhere – just like it is achieved in the case of smartphones or tablets. 

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Targets Consumers On-the-Go - In terms of dynamic content, the technology has made it simpler to segregate the demographics of targeted consumers and reach them in the most uncomplicated way.  The advertising campaigns displayed on digital signage are particularly designed for passing traffic, keeping in mind dynamic factors such as inventory fluctuations, recent events on the community calendar, and weather conditions. Digital signage, therefore, helps brands target consumers when they are on the go.

Enables Prompt Communication of Updates: Modern consumers prefer immediacy and outdoor LED displays and signs have emerged as the perfect medium to communicate the latest updates and fresh content. With wireless connectivity, it could even follow unexpected last-minute occurrences. Since consumers nowadays expect faster responsiveness, outdoor LED displays are a hand-in-a-glove fit for communicating the latest news on the block. Digital signage, therefore, provides a medium to brands that allows them to communicate what the customers want to know at a pace faster than their competitors. 

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Consumer Support for Mobile Payment Solutions to Drive Near Field Communication Market

Near field communication (NFC) technology is slated to become a standard feature in smartphones in the next few years. The technology has brought a sea change in the field of mobile communications, especially for services such as mobile payment (m-payment). In the coming years, NFC’s high potential is projected to make it the leading technology for m-payments, with continual support from consumers about the convenience of the ‘mobile wallet’ for payment purposes.

Apart from the area of smartphones, the technology is starting to be embraced for a variety of commercial products and services. The usage can range from the Apple watch to customer loyalty cards to inventory tracking and management and much more.

How Does NFC Work?

Near field communication allows communication between two electronic devices in close proximity to each other – a distance of 10cm or less is considered the norm. NFC consists of a short-range and low-power wireless link between two devices. Evolved from radio-frequency identification (RFID), NFC enables the transfer of small amounts of information between two devices in a short amount of time.

One of the most distinguishing advantages of NFC over other technologies is the adaptability of the technology with the existing communication infrastructure. NFC holds huge promise in today’s consumer market, which is dominated by smartphones, as it can work in association with existing smartphone technologies, either in collaboration or as a standalone technology, leveraging the available infrastructure. 

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The icing on the cake is the low-power usage of the technology, which does not strain the battery of the device. NFC can work seamlessly by tapping a smartphone on a contactless terminal at a coffee shop, train station, other stores, and all other locations connected by a network. An NFC device can identify the corresponding account to link with and payment takes place through an app on the phone.

NFC ‘tags’ that appear passive on posters, at train stations or in stores, are sometimes embedded with a web address, map, bus timetable, or a discount voucher. In an instance, passers-by can touch their phones to receive information or make instant payment for absolutely anything.

Global NFC Market – An Overview

As such, due to its real-life efficiency and the enhanced productivity of processes it brings about, the use of NFC technology will be on the rise in mobile devices. Consequently, the global NFC market is expected to display a whopping 43.7% CAGR from 2013 to 2019, states a recent market study by Transparency Market Research (TMR).

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The major factors benefitting the near field communication technology market are as follows:

•    In current times, the utilization of NFC technology in smartphones for mobile payment solutions has boosted growth of the near field communication technology market tremendously.

•    In North America, high penetration of smartphones among consumers and the existence of the necessary infrastructure for contactless payments have been the major reasons allowing the region to contribute the highest revenue to the global near field communication market in 2012.

Demand from Automotive Industry Driving Global Lightweight Materials Market

Lightweight Materials have risen in demand in recent years in various types of construction. Automotive, aviation, marine, and railway manufacturing represents a major area of usage of lightweight materials. The growing enforcement of environmental regulations has helped the global lightweight materials market, since reducing the weight of a vehicle results in a significant reduction in fuel consumption.

Due to this clear benefit of lightweight materials in today’s environmentally conscious times, the global lightweight materials market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2014 to 2020. The market, which totaled 54,340.3 kilo tons in 2013, is expected to grow from a 2013 valuation of close to US$126 billion to an estimated US$186.3 billion in 2020.

Transportation Dominates Global Lightweight Market

As mentioned before, usage in the manufacture of various vehicles is the major driver boosting the global lightweight materials market? Accordingly, the transportation application segment accounted for 85% of the global market in 2013, according to leading market intelligence firm Transparency Market Research. The automotive industry has a major role in the lightweight materials market’s growth trajectory, with the usage of lightweight, environmentally viable materials growing steadily, even in passenger cars.

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Apart from transportation, energy generation materials such as wind turbines constitute a major part of the demand from the global lightweight materials market. Body armor, which needs to be light and strong in order to provide protection to the user while not encumbering his/her movement, is another rising application of lightweight materials.

In terms of material, aluminum dominates the global lightweight materials market, due to the ease of its application in vehicle production. Various polymers are expected to dominate the future of the global lightweight materials market, due to the heavily funded R&D infrastructure and their customizability for various applications.

Carbotanium the Latest Arrival in the Automotive Manufacturing Scenario

Polymers are among the latest developments in automotive manufacture, with the lightweight materials providing high strength at a much lower weight than conventional materials such as steel. Carbotanium is the latest kid on the block, used by sports carmaker Pagani on their flagship, the Huayra. The material, designed by Modena Design in order to provide the optimum combination of titanium’s strength and carbon fiber’s lightness, could become the next big thing in premium sports car design in the next few years, with the Huayra’s Roadster version slated to be released in the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.

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Further down the fiscal hierarchy, carbon fiber is being used in several passenger cars these days. “Hot” versions of run-of-the-mill passenger cars, in particular, often utilize carbon fiber due to its light weight and high strength-to-weight ratio. This is set to become a widespread trend in the automotive world in the coming years, propelling the global lightweight materials market.

Global Epoxy Resins Market: Top 3 Innovation Trends with Latest Events

The Global Epoxy Resins Market is undergoing many changes. According to Transparency Market Research, favorable trends such as growing innovation will drive the global epoxy resins market significantly. By 2020, the global epoxy resins market is projected to be worth more than US$10.5 bn, up from its estimated value of US$6.6 bn in 2013. One of the strongest trends the global epoxy resins market will witness in the coming few years is that of innovation.

Prominent Innovation-related Trends and Projects and Events

On the basis of application, the global epoxy resins market is segmented into adhesives, electrical and electronics, construction, composites, wind energy, paints and coatings, and others. At present, the market is experiencing rising demand for epoxy resins from the aerospace and wind energy industry. This, in turn, is pushing players in the global epoxy resins market to innovate products suitable for aerospace and wind energy applications.

Innovation in the global epoxy resins market can be seen in several ways. Let us take a look at the top innovation-related trends projected to shape the dynamics of the global epoxy resins market.

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Trend #1 – Companies Coming Together to Innovate

Many major corporations are collaborating in the global epoxy resins market to drive product innovation, in order to benefit from shared know-how and to minimize expenditure of various resources.

In Sep 2015, a letter was signed between the firms Haydale Composites Solutions (HCS, U.K.) and Huntsman Advanced Materials (Switzerland) to initiate a joint development and commercialization project. According to this agreement, Haydale will be involved in functionalizing graphene nano platelets by deploying a proprietary process and add these platelets to Huntsman’s ARALDITE epoxy resins in order to create a highly loaded masterbatch.

Trend #2 – Rising Funding from Governments to Innovation

Many government organizations are funding private organizations to develop innovative products for applications in sectors such as aerospace.

Recently, the National Aerospace Technology Exploitation Programme (NATEP), U.K. entered into a collaborative project lasting 18 months with a private firm. The aim of this project is to develop a highly conductive epoxy resin via the addition of functionalized graphene. This project includes two end users – BAE Systems and Airbus UK.

Trend #3 – Making more Sustainable Products by Deploying Innovation

Keeping in mind the rising demand for more sustainable products, companies are increasingly launching products composed from recycled materials.

SGL Group has innovated an epoxy resin that is made using recycled carbon fibers. By deploying a new manufacturing process, the firm has used recycled carbon fibers that have almost isotropic mechanical properties. This innovation in the global epoxy resins market is expected to open up new applications.

Although the global epoxy resins market is worth billions, there are some factors that are proving to be a challenge for the market. For instance, the fluctuations in prices of raw materials used to manufacture epoxy resins will suppress the market. 

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The way major companies in the epoxy resins market react to the challenge posed by raw material prices will determine the direction the global market will take in the coming years.

Fuel Consumption in United Kingdom Shows Strong Recovery

A noticeable rise in fuel consumption is being reported from the United Kingdom on account of an upturn in the economic scenario and a decline in fuel prices. According to the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change, fuel consumption in the country is rising at a rate that’s higher than the previous decade. According to officials, the consumption of petroleum in the UK was seen to have increased by 1.6% in H1 2015.

The UK’s roads are now busier than ever, as the economy stands back on its feet. The rates currently being observed in the UK are reportedly the highest since 2005, when petroleum consumption had peaked (in keeping with the trend in other advanced economies). However, with the recession setting in shortly after, the consumption of petroleum saw a progressive decline. Although economic recovery in the UK had begun post 2010, high fuel prices essentially kept consumption low.

Official records show that there has been a steady rise in petroleum consumption in the UK since 2014 Q3. Not surprisingly, the increased fuel consumption in the UK is in keeping with the sharp decline in oil prices that caused a massive upheaval in the oil and gas industry.

Moreover, in Britain, there has been a steady shift from petrol-fuelled vehicles to diesel-fuelled vehicles. This trend has also affected the fuel consumption dynamics to some extent. Market analysts have said that the consumption of diesel is rising at a much higher rate than that of petrol. Moreover, road transportation in the UK is currently at its busiest and this aspect will further contribute to an increase in petrol consumption.

The airlines industry has been seeing an increase in traffic as well, stimulating demand for aviation fuel. However, it is not just the UK, the US has also been reporting an increase in fuel consumption with the economy faring well and fuel prices being lower than before.

Global Medical Transcription Services Market Driven by Rising Automation in Healthcare Sector

Medical transcription services have given a significant impetus to the medical and healthcare industry in the recent times. Maintaining patient’s records electronically has efficiently reduced paper work as well cost associated with it. These services have also simplified the process of data retrieval, while providing access to a patient’s data from any place in the world.

According to a market study published by Transparency Market Research (TMR), a market intelligence and research firm, the global medical transcription services market stood at US$41.4 bn in 2012. The rising automation in the global medical and healthcare sector, highlighting the importance of utilizing standard reporting style and assuring patient record portability, is boosting the growth of the global medical transcription services market at a CAGR of 5.60% during the period from 2013 to 2019. Analysts at TMR expect the market to attain an estimated value of US$60.6 bn by the end of 2019.

M&A and Strategic Partnerships to Shape Future of Global Medical Transcription Services Market

Mergers and acquisitions as well as strategic partnerships are the latest trends in the global medical transcription services market.

iMedX, one of the leading players in this industry, has recently entered into a strategic partnership with FirstChoice Cooperative (FCC), a Texas-based national healthcare group purchasing enterprise. The Georgia-based health information and medical documentation solutions provider has entered into a vendor partner agreement with FCC to provide it medical coding services for three years. With this agreement, FCC members are now eligible to avail a wide array of medical coding solutions, starting from overflow coding assistance and moving forward to full outsourcing of the coding function.

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Another big name in the global medical transcription industry, Precyse, has been acquired by Pamplona Capital Management as part of its long term development plan. The firm, founded in 1999, has aided around 5,000 healthcare units across the U.S. to improve their efficiency and deliver exceptional results.

On this acquisition agreement, Mr. Chris Powell, the CEO of Precyse, stated that they are happy to partner with Pamplona as Precyse offers a broad range of transcription services and technology solutions to assist healthcare organizations and Pamplona will help them meet their long term growth plans. The firm continues to develop its existing successful model and plans to expand its offerings in the future.

The market for medical transcription services is also exhibiting a significant growth in terms of technology and employment.

M*Modal, a leading clinical documentation and speech understanding solution provider, has been named as one of the finalist for the innovator of the year award, presented by the Pittsburgh Technology Council for the year 2015 in Health IT category.

On the other hand, Nuance Inc., an American computer software MNC that provides speech and imaging applications, has announced 3,000 new jobs in medical transcription segment. The company has set a target to add around 3,000 medical language specialists and quality controllers till November, 2016.

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Other partcipants in the global medical transcription services market such as Acusis, Scribe Healthcare Technologies, Transcend Services, and Superior Global Solutions are also working extensively on crucial strategies to expand their businesses. The development of medical and healthcare infrastructure in the emerging economies of Asia Pacific also presents lucrative opportunities for these market participants to capitalize on in the coming years.

Asia Pacific Energy Scenario Witnesses Winds of Change with Growing Onshore Wind Energy Market

According to a research report published by Transparency Market Research, the global onshore wind energy market was valued at US$89.3 bn in 2013 and it is expected to reach US$898.0 bn by 2020, growing at an incredible CAGR of 29.6% from 2014 to 2020. This remarkable growth is mainly being fueled by the need to harness wind energy in times when the world is reeling under the pressure of depleting energy reserves. Thus, the wind energy market is an integral part of the overall renewable energy market.

China and India to Drive Onshore Wind Energy Market in Asia Pacific

The wind energy market has been divided into the onshore and offshore wind energy markets. The offshore segment is still in its nascent phase and is trying to capture a niche in Asia Pacific and Europe. On the other hand, the onshore wind energy market is pacing ahead, with deployment of mature technology and launch of several successful projects. Usage of wind energy is turning out to be hugely successful and popular in Asia Pacific, especially in the emerging economies of India and China.

This regional segment’s growth is also being spurred by the governments offering incentives and subsidies to wind energy production. The urgency to reach a significant level of renewable energy installations to bring down the overall carbon footprint is also expected to contribute to the growth of the global onshore wind energy market. For instance, in 2013, China was leading the onshore wind energy market, with installations totaling 16,030 MW. In the current market scenario, Asia Pacific is leading the global onshore wind energy market due to unflinching support from several governments.

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Recently, CLP Wind Farms India raised US$111.1 mn by issuing green bonds. According to the managing director of the company, CLP wants to stay invested in India, as it has now reached a stage of commissioning at least two projects a year. Additionally, Beijing is also pushing to expand its renewable energy generation, as the country is trying to tackle the ongoing problem of pollution; the capitals of China and India, Beijing and New Delhi, respectively, are two of the most polluted cities in the world. China aims to reach the goal of 250 GW of wind power by 2020 to curb the hazardous effects of pollution in the country.

Economic Crisis Slows Energy Market in Europe and the U.S.

Unfortunately, the recent economic crisis in Europe has become a huge impediment for the region to achieve its goal of adding wind energy installations. At the moment, the growth of the onshore wind energy market in the U.S. and Europe has been sluggish. 

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Some of the key players in the global onshore wind energy market are Nordex SE, Gamesa Corporacion Tecnologica SA, Sinovel Wind Group Co., Ltd., Goldwind Science and Technology Co., Ltd., China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Limited, Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Enercon GmbH, Siemens Wind Power, Dongfang Electric Corporation Limited, and GE Wind Energy.

How Rising Concerns Regarding SCADA Vulnerability are Impacting Global Substation Automation Systems

Industrial control systems used to automate substation facilities are representing the new face of convergence between modern information technology (IT) and legacy manufacturing systems. Seen as a way to modernize aging and distressing industrial infrastructure, intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) are rapidly replacing legacy systems that were used to receive or send data and/or controls from/to external sources such as digital relays, electronic multifunction meters, controllers, and sensors in a substation facility.

Automation of substation facilities have led to improved results in reliability, operational efficiency, asset management programs, and improved planning of industrial vicinities. Such industrial control systems (ICS) used for automating substations and a variety of industrial processes have proved their efficiency in not only managing a number of processes more efficiently but also in reducing operational and capital costs. Automation of substation has also led to the elimination of redundant databases and equipment characteristic of legacy industry facilities.

SCADA Vulnerability On the Rise

However, automation of substation facilities has lately come under scrutiny owing to the rising cases of targeted attacks on industrial control systems. ICS devices such as IEDs facilitate the exchange of a variety of critical operational data, also called supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) data, as well as non-operational data. As this data can be used to monitor and control industrial processes spread across remote manufacturing facilities and wide geographic areas, attack on industrial control systems can have serious implications on the overall functioning of a larger system. The scenario is especially more serious when systems operating in industries that manage critical infrastructure facilities such as energy and utilities, oil and gas, water, defense networks, and pharmaceuticals are considered.

Volkswagen Emission-tests-cheating Software

In the surging cases of cyberattacks on industrial control systems, consider the special case of the recent disclosure about how computers in Volkswagen vehicles were cheating on emission tests. The computers in Volkswagen vehicles were programmed to identify specific test conditions, reset pre-designed setpoints so they could meet emission standards, and then return to normal setpoints when the testing was complete. This is an example of how system logic or sensing mechanism in ICSs can be easily modified. 

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What is important note here is that compromising the control system logic and sensing mechanism are not the types of cyber incidents traditionally observed in ICS systems, which shows that attackers have started using intelligent methods to determine the times when a system needs to be compromised and when it needs to return to normal conditions.

Rising Concerns Regarding Vulnerability of ICS and Impact on Demand

The rise in sophistication and number of successful cyberattacks on ICS has started raising concerns among government bodies, organizations, and even the public. More publicized cyberattacks in the past had the threat actors’ motives focused on either financial gain or reputational or financial harm. With more attacks on SCADA surfacing, there is a rising concern regarding the issues that have come to the fore solely due to the convergence of IT with the operational landscape of critical infrastructures. The less connected industrial networks prior to the convergence of IT with critical infrastructure of an industrial facility were less vulnerable to security threats. Nevertheless, the many benefits of automating industry infrastructure with the help of advanced industrial control systems are enough to keep demand ripe for the global market for substation automation systems.

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A recent report published by Transparency Market Research states that the global substation automation market will expand at a moderate, albeit positive CAGR of 5.4% between 2014 and 2020. The market, which had a valuation of US$96.52 bn in 2013, will rise to US$139.34 bn by 2020.

Preventive Healthcare Technologies and Services Market will Grow due to Advent of Health-Driven Nutraceutical Products

With new investments surging in the private as well as government sectors, the healthcare technologies and services market is rapidly growing across the globe. Recently, there has been a high emphasis on the use of technology in the healthcare sector to improve the quality of services. Worldwide, governments now perceive preventive healthcare as a viable option to curb the burden of healthcare costs on their respective economies. Hence, the forecast for the preventive healthcare technologies and services market looks positive for the coming years. This market is slated to grow at a CAGR of 9.70% between 2014 and 2020 in order to reach US$144.8 bn by 2020, from a value of US$72.8 bn in 2013, says Transparency Market Research.

Curbing Chronic Diseases through the Power of Prevention and Various Healthcare Services

The market for preventive healthcare technologies and services is a combination of several aspects such as monitoring, screening, healthcare information technology, and prophylaxis. Preventive healthcare consists of measures taken for disease prevention. Preventive healthcare technologies aid in the prevention of diseases by immunization or predetermination of the disease. These technologies and services are high in demand due to the rising incidence of chronic respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, complications arising from prescription errors, and certain infectious diseases. Patients suffering from chronic diseases have found various options such as self-monitoring/remote patient monitoring devices and services that provide advanced monitoring solutions. Such solutions prevent patients from expending a lot of time and money on treating a disease and thus improve their health.

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Preventive healthcare technologies, services, and appropriate medical devices provide better disease management, thus strengthening the demand for effective technologies and healthcare services among the global population.

Nutraceutical Products Playing a Major Role in Preventive Healthcare

Due to the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, consumers are taking a proactive approach towards their health by using nutraceutical products. Nutraceutical products are used to aid various health conditions. They are playing a key role in the wellness movement among the global population, empowering consumers to manage their health proactively.

Nowadays, nutraceutical products are often found in the form of focused products that help in addressing specific conditions. This way, customers select the right type of nutraceutical products based on their specific health benefits, purpose, and demographics. Many nutraceutical companies also try to understand the consumer trends across various regions before introducing a product on the market. Such activities are promoting consumer awareness in developing countries.

While Asia Pacific has consistently remained the largest market for nutraceuticals, Europe is the upcoming region, witnessing high demand for nutraceutical products due to the high number of health-conscious consumers. The healthcare infrastructure in regions such as Europe, Asia Pacific, and even North America is largely dependent on technological solutions and the presence of well-developed biotechnology research facilities.

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The rise in the technological upgradation in healthcare information technology, increasing public awareness initiatives regarding vaccination from governments and private bodies, as well as the emergence of new and improved health products are further fueling the preventive healthcare technologies and services market globally.

Rising Demand for Chocolates Keeps Companies on the Cutting Edge of Innovation in Asia Pacific Chocolate Market

The rising disposable income in developing countries in Asia Pacific and increase in product innovations by chocolate producers have attracted customers of all age groups to new chocolate products. Additionally, chocolates are highly demanded in this region owing to the increasing youth population and the recent expansion of the retail industry.

TMR, a market intelligence company, throws lights on the various trends prevalent in the top 5 countries in Asia Pacific, along with stating the outlook of the chocolate market and the key chocolate manufacturers in each of these countries.

Australia:  A large number of Australians have identified themselves as ‘foodies’ and have been more receptive towards gourmet food in recent years. This has resulted in a significant shift to premium chocolate offerings, having boxed assortments, from twist wrapped miniatures demanded earlier. In Australia, Cadbury and Kraft Foods Ltd. are the biggest players in the chocolate market and will maintain their superiority in the coming years.

New Zealand: In New Zealand, Cadbury Confectionery Ltd. accounted for almost half of the market in 2014.  Particularly, Cadbury mini eggs were the most popular types of chocolates, popular mainly in the Easter period but available throughout the year. Additionally, the first Cadbury Cafe was opened in New Zealand in February 2014, and has been claimed as the best interactive experience for consumers for designing their individual creations. 

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Hong Kong: Owing to the increasing knowledge on chocolates and the stable income of urban buyers, consumers in Hong Kong started to develop a more sophisticated taste in chocolates. Soon, chocolates were seen as a symbol of status. This is proved by the expansion of companies such as Godiva Chocolatier, Lindt & Sprungli, and Ferrero Rocher in Hong Kong.

Japan: Meiji Co. Ltd. was the most dominant chocolate company in Japan in 2014 and will maintain its superiority in the coming years. The company has been promoting premium chocolates especially to elderly consumers via different product launches. However, the chocolate market in Japan is predicted to slightly contract in the coming years owing to population reduction, causing sales to fall. This contraction in the market, however, will have a slow pace owing to rising awareness on the health benefits of chocolates.

India: In India, premium chocolate brands including Lindt have gained popularity in recent years owing to their rising availability in modern retail stores and shift in consumer preferences. International chocolate brands such as Mars are now being demanded by adult consumers in India.  In India, Mondelez India Foods Ltd. dominated the market, representing a share of more than 50% in 2014. 

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Malaysia: In the Malaysian chocolate market, consumer demand for value pack chocolates as well as economy packs, offering value for money, is increasing. This is owing to the low to medium income of consumers and rising inflation rate in the country, due to which consumers are unable to buy premium chocolate brands. This trend is poised to change in the coming years due to the developing economy of Malaysia.

Other countries in the Asia Pacific chocolate market are South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, China, and Indonesia.

Dell earns Laurels for Using Recycled Plastics in Consumer Electronic Products

Dell’s initiative in using post-consumer recycled plastics in a few of its new electronic products has won the computer giant accolades from the Green Electronics Council. At the inaugural edition of the Catalyst Award, held in Portland, Oregon, Dell was chosen the winner for 2015. The award was given away at the Emerging Green Conference held last week from September 22 to 24. The award comes in recognition of Dell’s various programs that have encouraged the use of recycled plastics retrieved from used consumer electronics.

Dell’s desktop, the OptiPlex 3030 All-in-One, which was launched on the market in 2014, was the first product from Dell to have featured certified recycled plastic. The company’s list of products with closed-loop recycled plastics has only grown longer since then. According to data furnished by Dell, the company used more than 100 mn pounds of recycled plastics in various consumer electronic products. This data was collated for the period January 2014 and August 2015.

In all, the company says that it has thus far used a whopping 4.2 mn pounds of recycled plastic in its products. However, this doesn’t apply to all Dell products on the market. Currently, an estimated 34 Dell products worldwide feature recycled plastics, which have been sourced via the company’s own supply chain based on the closed-loop model.

According to the chairman of the board of the Green Electronics Council, Kent Snyder, the Catalyst Awards were instituted to recognize contributions that have practical applications from both small and large companies. He added that Dell has been a leader in the environmental space, making new strides every year in advancing the circular economy, in their core area of operations, which is consumer electronics.

Companies are now becoming more conscious than ever about the e-waste problems. In 2008, in the United States alone, 3.16 mn tons of e-waste was generated. Of this, only 13.6% e-waste was recycled.

Food Giant Nestlé Ventures Forth into Diagnostic Devices Industry with Alzheimer’s Detection Test

The medical devices industry is brimming with opportunities, enticing behemoths from the technology domain, such as Apple and Google, to venture into this territory. And now, an unlikely contender hopes to cash in on the lucrative opportunities that exist in the med devices industry. Food giant Nestlé is venturing forth with a diagnostic device that helps detect Alzheimer’s early on. The Nestle Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS) has developed a proprietary platform and is now moving to deploy it for the development of an assay to detect Alzheimer’s disease early on. According to recent estimates, over 44 mn people worldwide reportedly suffer from Alzheimer’s disease.

To this end, the NIHS inked an agreement with AC Immune SA, a France-based biopharmaceutical company, to develop a test that would identify tangles of Tau proteins. Based on previous research, scientists at Nestle say that Tau proteins are among the two most prominent symptoms of neurodegeneration.

Thus, by developing a diagnostic device that can spot this important causative factor, Nestle expects to break into a space that has not been commercially exploited thus far in the Alzheimer’s diagnosis field. Beta-amyloid plaques are the other important hallmark of neurodegeneration. Nestle’s strategy is to use the Tau proteins as a biomarker to aid the detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s.

Ed Baetge, who heads the NIHS, said that its latest deal with AC Immune will open up several new growth avenues through which it hopes to grab a share in the expanding revenue pie of the medical devices industry. He described the next-generation Nestle platform as being “ultrasensitive.” The test will be minimally invasive and will use blood samples from patients to detect the disease. Tau said that proprietary diagnostic technology was acquired along with its acquisition of Prometheus Laboratories in 2011. The NIHS says that it has been using the technology in its various brain research programs since the last two years.

Global Smart Weapons Market: Safety of Smart Weapons can be compromised by Hackers

Recently, it was reported that Iraq has used F-16 fighter jets, along with smart weapons, in the latest strikes against Islamic State. Though the type of smart weapons used in the strikes was not specified, it was mentioned by the Iraq defense ministry that the strikes have achieved important results. This is the first time the country has used smart weapons. With the technological advancements, smart weapons are increasingly used by the defense sectors across nations. A number of countries are developing smart bombs, missiles, and rifles. The global smart weapons market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 10.30% during the period between 2013 and 2019. The overall market was worth US$34 bn in 2012 and is estimated to be valued at US$66.91 bn by 2019.

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Why Smart Weapons are Preferred?

One of the major factors driving the global smart weapons market is the precise navigation system in a smart weapon that improves its accuracy. For example, the digital and Wi-Fi enabled smart rifle automatically calculates bullet trajectories in such a way that even a novice shooter can turn into pinpoint sniper. The computer-assisted guns allow the shooter to automatically account for the temperature, wind, and the bullet’s weight. Similarly, smart bombs can accurately hit the fixed as well as moving targets. In April this year, the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced that they have developed bullets that can change directions, to help snipers hit moving targets.  As snipers find it difficult to accurately shoot their targets in windy situations, these smart bullets will help them to achieve accuracy. Accuracy in shooting the target makes smart weapons most sought-after among the defense sectors across nations.

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But how smart are Smart Weapons?

Studies have found that smart weapons such as smart rifles can be exploited by hackers. By identifying the loopholes in a computer-powered sniper rifle, hackers can prevent a gun from firing or hitting the target. By hacking into the gun’s computer, the gun’s actual target can be changed or the onboard files can be deleted, making the aiming system useless. There is also the possibility of a malicious software infecting the gun’s aiming mechanism long after the hacker has exploited the system. The U.S. National Security Agency has revealed that the recent cyber-attacks have compromised the key weapons system including the F-35, the B-2 bomber, the Space based Laser, and other systems. Though technologies such as RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification), biometrics, and microstamping are being installed in smart guns to make them safer for users, other foolproof mechanisms are needed to prohibit the unauthorized access of the various smart weapons. 

Top Ten Trends in the Global Pressure Sensors Market

The applications of pressure sensors are constantly evolving and the most recent development in the field is marked by Apple Inc. The company is researching, or rather revisiting, a pressure-sensing earphone design that guarantees higher quality sound by primarily customizing output on the basis of the user’s ear size. Instead of measuring the user’s anatomy manually, Apple’s patent pressure sensing system hopes to estimate the dimensions based on data derived from pressure sensors that will be embedded in an earbud, earphone, or over-the-ear headphone. Even though the patent application was filed in September 2015, it is more of a modification to the original grant issued by the US Patent and Trademark Office in 2011.

The worldwide market for pressure sensors, according to a report by Transparency Market Research, is poised to grow at a 6.20% CAGR from 2014 to 2020, rising from a value of US$6.5 bn in 2013 to US$9.3 bn in 2020.

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Here are the top trends governing the global pressure sensors market

1. Technological advancements in major industry verticals including oil and gas, automotive, and healthcare have led to the evolution of multiple applications as well as functionalities of pressure sensors.

2. The automotive sector is one of the most prominent end users of pressure sensors and the surge in automobile production has resulted in the increasing demand for pressure sensors and associated components.

3. Motor vehicle safety has become a significant aspect of the overall automotive sector and strict government regulations surrounding this feature have contributed to the demand for pressure sensors from the automotive industry.

4. Micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) and nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS)-based technology have been receiving immense popularity and increase in adoption, which has resulted in the growth of the pressure sensors market.

5. The use of pressure sensors in consumer electronics has greatly increased, making it the fastest developing application segment of the overall market.

6. The maturity of end-use segments such as automotive and healthcare is a major challenge that is holding the pressure sensors market back in North America and Europe.

7. Rapid industrialization and production of motor vehicles in Asian countries such as China, Japan, India, and South Korea can be attributed for the development of the Asia Pacific pressure sensors market.

8. Development of smart city infrastructures in the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions is an emerging trend that holds immense potential for future growth.

9. The pressure sensors market is likely to be restrained by consumer apprehension regarding the purchase of pressure sensors owing to their soaring costs of installation and replacement.

10. The rapid progress that the pressure sensors market has made over the past several years has had a positive impact on the competitive landscape, bringing in new players and expansions of existing participants.

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The most notable players functioning in the global pressure sensors market include STmicroelectronics N.V., Robert Bosch GmbH, Emerson Process Management, Schneider Electric SE, Freescale Semiconductor Ltd., Omron Corporation, Analog Devices Inc., ABB Ltd, Honeywell International Inc., and Delphi Automotive PLC.

Global Array Instruments Market Holds the Key to the Future of Biotech

The global array instruments market was valued at US$0.87 bn in 2014. It will soon reach an overall value of US$1.12 bn by 2020, growing at an estimated CAGR of 4.30% from 2014. The global array instruments market, by itself, stands as one of the spearheading sectors of devices and medical solutions that could usher in the next generation of tools for the healthcare industry to use.

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What Use have Microarrays had to Date?

What is commonly known as a biochip, is a DNA spot collective that is fixed on to a solid surface. The concept of a microarray was revealed by Tse Wen Chang in a 1983 scientific publication. The concept was soon materialized and thus began the microarray industry. The global microarray industry did not witness much growth until 1995, when a groundbreaking paper was published at the Stanford University by Ron Davis and Pat Brown Labs.

The function of this DNA chip is to extrapolate the expression levels of multiple genetic samples simultaneously. A typical microarray contains tens of thousands of probes on one surface and can therefore be used to perform multiple genetic tests in parallel. An alternative to flat surface chips are beads. Their DNA detection process is called expression analyzing, and is used to detect both DNA and RNA regardless of their translation into proteins. Some of the major techniques of today that make use of array instruments are genetic expression profiling, GeneID, comparative genomic hybridization, DamID, alternative splicing detection, cancer diagnostics, genomics, proteomics, agricultural biotech, and SNP detection.

The key reasoning behind the use of a microarray is time – having to create thousands of iterations of one test simultaneously can create a huge difference in the time taken to investigate the DNA samples given.

Where is the Global Array Instruments Market Headed?

The global array instruments market is currently experiencing a shift in focus. Its primary place of use till now was in R&D labs, but it is steadily moving towards a multitude of other utilities, such as sequencing, clinical diagnostics, and drug discoveries. The future of the global array instruments market will lie in its current fields as well as in drug response studies and disease diagnostics. These utilities are expected to boost the global array instruments market substantially. Other utilities that are currently being tried involve forensics, veterinary, biological warfare and defense, environmental sciences, and toxicogenomics.

How is the Global Array Instruments Market Getting There?

Simply enough, the microarrays industry is getting there the same way as other top-bracket industries have – through millions of dollars spent in research and development. For instance, North America is expected to up its spending on the global array instruments market to US$526.4 mn by 2020. Asia Pacific and Europe are expected to bring in quite a sea change in the global array instruments market by 2020 through major innovative capabilities.

How are the Major Companies Contributing?

Nearly 80% of the global array instruments market is taken up by Molecular Devices, Agilent Technologies, Illumina, Inc., and Affymetric, Inc. Other market players include Sigma Aldrich Corporation, ArrayJet Ltd., Thermo Fischer Scientific, and Bio-Rad Laboratories.

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The global array instruments market is also making forays into the fields of preventive and regenerative medicine, along with growing R&D conducted for various diseases that afflict the vital organs and the nervous system. Studies are also being conducted to research the use of glycan arrays. This shows that the global array instruments market is ready for the next generation of applications and has the strength to do so.

Smartphone-based Immunodiagnostics could be the Future of the Global Immunoassay Instruments Market

Immunoassays are a diagnostic procedure carried out in a laboratory to assess the level of several biomolecules such as hormones and proteins, which are indicators of the presence of disorders or conditions such as HIV, autoimmune, diabetes, hepatitis, and thyroid disorders, among others. In the past few decades, there has been a tremendous development in immunodiagnostics. For instance, the use of smartphones for immunodiagnostics is likely to increase the reach of these testing methods to remote locations in several developing countries. Equipped with high-resolution cameras, GPRS, cloud computing technology, and advanced processors, telemedicine is set to be the future of immunodiagnostics. With billions of phone users around the world, the smartphone-based immunodiagnostics segment is expected to establish a firm foothold in the global immunoassay instruments market. 

The global immunoassay instruments market is segmented on the basis of products, applications, and geography. The products in the global immunoassay instruments market are multiplexed assay systems, radioimmunoassay analyzers, enzyme linked fluorescent systems, immuno fluorescence (IFA) analyzers, enzyme immunoassay instruments, and chemiluminescence (CLI) analyzers. The application of immunoassay instruments is seen in areas such as cardiology, oncology, endocrinology, for treating infectious diseases, therapeutic drug monitoring, and drugs of abuse. Geographically, this market is spread over Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World. 

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Chemiluminescence (CLI) Analyzers Segment to Lead Global Immunoassay Instruments Market

The global immunoassay instruments market has been growing at a rapid pace due to increasing technological innovations and the growing number of applications that are in dire need of improved performance. According to industrial analysts, the chemiluminescence (CLI) analyzers segment held the biggest market share in 2013, accounting for 27% of the global immunoassay instruments market. CLI analyzers are expected to continue their dominance in the coming few years as well. IFA and ELFA systems are also expected to show sturdy growth in the forecast period. The wide range of applications of immunoassay instruments is leading to a huge demand for immunoassay instruments, thereby creating a scope for the market’s development. 

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North America and Europe to Emerge as Top Regions in the Global Immunoassay Market

In 2013, North America accounted for the biggest market share in the global immunoassay instruments market, with Europe following closely. This high growth rate and share can be attributed to the increasing adoption of these instruments in the advanced healthcare system of North America. In the light of statistics presented by the World of Health Organization that diabetes is likely to be the seventh leading cause of death by 2030, when the number of diabetics will reach 347 million, immunoassay procedures are expected to witness a huge demand. These instruments are especially required in several procedures that treat obesity, a predominant problem due to sedentary lifestyles. 

The RoW and Asia Pacific immunoassay instruments markets are experiencing a lack of momentum due to lack of accessibility to healthcare facilities and poor per capita incomes. However, emerging economies such as Brazil, India, and China are expected to contribute to the growth of this market in the coming few years as these countries are investing in strong healthcare infrastructures.

The key players in the global immunoassay instruments market are Roche Diagnostics, Beckman Coulter, Abbott Laboratories, and bioMerieux. Their innovations and marketing strategies to reach out to a wider population base will be the pivotal factors determining the shape of this market in the coming few years.

High Spending on Aesthetics in North America Favorable for Global Facial Injectables Market

Since time immemorial, to look young and beautiful has always been an important consideration for human beings. In this pursuit, the modern era of scientific treatments for aesthetics and body rejuvenation is documented to have begun in the late 1800s. 

The early technique, known as soft-tissue augmentation, involved the use of transplanted fat to repair cosmetic deformities. Since then, physicians have been on a consistent quest to find the ideal filler substance for such purposes. Moreover, ongoing research and technological advancements have paved the way for noninvasive procedures to take over from traditionally performed face-lift surgeries.

Hence, driven by patient demand for facial beauty treatments, combined with increasing preference for non-surgical cosmetic procedures, the demand for facial aesthetic procedures is set for noteworthy growth in the foreseeable future. Facial injectables, which constitute an important segment of facial aesthetic treatments, will exhibit notable demand, with the facial injectables market expected to grow at an impressive 14.6 % CAGR from 2014 to 2020, as projected by Transparency Market Research.

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What are Dermal/Facial Fillers Used for?

Dermal fillers such as collagen, botulinum toxin, particle and polymer fillers, and hyaluronic acid are meant to reduce facial lines and to give plump to the face. These are injectable compounds that can be safely injected below the skin surface to treat skin depressions. The use of these compounds helps raise the skin level, add volume to it, and restore a supple, youthful skin in minutes.

With aging, facial tissue tends to lose subcutaneous fat. As a result, facial muscles come in close contact with the skin surface, leading to crow’s feet and smile lines to be visible. In addition, with aging, facial skin also stretches to some extent, augmenting the facial volume loss. 

Some of the processes dermal fillers are suited for are plumping thin lips, diminishing facial creases and wrinkles, improving shallow contours, and enhancing the look of recessed scars. Dermal fillers work on early signs of aging or as an additional component of facial rejuvenation surgery.

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New Product Launch of Facial Injectables Raises Competitive Pressure in North America 

Presently, North America dominates the global facial injectables market. The region accounted for 40.9% of the global market in 2013. The numerous reasons for the large market share of the region are its highly advanced healthcare infrastructure, high healthcare spending by both patients and the government, reimbursement coverage, increasing consumer awareness about beauty products and the advantages of facial injectables, and a large geriatric population base, among others. 

However, the 2008 economic recession led to a large slump in the facial injectables market in the region. Thereafter, with overall economic recovery, the facial injectables market has experienced notable growth. According to analysts’ estimates, by 2016, the sales of dermal filler products and botulinum toxin (BTX) will experience high growth due to continued demand for aesthetic procedures.

In 2011, Merz Pharmaceuticals launched two new products, Belotero and Xeomin, which are a dermal filler and BTX, respectively. The availability of a large product range for both physicians and patients to choose from has altered the competitive landscape of the North America facial injectables market. New product launches, combined with competitive pricing pressure, have been the reason for the strong growth of the facial injectables market in North America.

Nevertheless, increasing patient awareness about aesthetics and the continual demand for facial injectable procedures has driven unit sales, which in turn has facilitated the expansion of the markets for both dermal fillers and BTX in the region.  

Global Computer Aided Detection Market to Reach US$1.4 bn by 2020, Driven by Rise in Cancer Incidence

The global computer aided detection market was valued at US$0.7 bn in 2013 and is expected to be valued at US$1.4 bn by 2020. Increase in cancer incidence will help the global computer aided detection market to grow at a 10.80% CAGR till 2020. 

Rising Number of Various Cancers Driving Global CAD Market

Computer aided detection technique helps radiologists precisely and easily understand diagnostic images and relate potential findings. The global computer aided detection market is in its growth stage, as the technology is used in numerous applications, such as cardiovascular, oncology, neurological, and musculoskeletal. The global computer aided detection market is highly dynamic and competitive. 

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The global computer aided detection market is segmented on the basis of geography, application, and imaging modalities. By geography, the global computer aided detection market is divided into Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, and Rest of the World. In 2013, the North America market for computer aided detection applications accounted for the highest share and will continue to dominate during the forecast period. The Asia Pacific market for computer aided detection is expected to develop rapidly during the forecast period. Growth in the number of NGOs and the rising medical tourism sector in the Asia Pacific region will further boost the growth of the global computer aided detection market. 

Some of the leading players in the global computer aided detection market are Hologic Inc., EDDA Technology Inc., GE Healthcare Ltd., Fujifilm Medical Systems Inc., Hitachi Medical Corporation, VuCOMP, Philips Healthcare, Invivo Corporation, Siemens Healthcare, and iCAD Inc. 

Application of CAD Highest in Oncology, X-Ray Systems Top Market Demand

By application, the global computer aided detection market is divided into oncology and cardiovascular and neurological indications. By application, the oncology segment accounted for 90% of the global market in 2013; breast cancer was the largest application segment within oncology.

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On the basis of type of imaging modalities, the global computer aided detection market is divided into computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, X-Ray imaging, ultrasound imaging, and nuclear medicine imaging. By imaging modality, the X-ray segment led the global imaging modalities market with a value of US$351.3 mn in 2012. 

Many leading players in the global computer aided detection market are introducing advanced computer aided detection services and applications to serve different industries. iCAD, Inc. will present its computer aided detection services at the 6th Annual Craig-Hallum Alpha Select conference in Nashua, New Hampshire. iCAD, Inc. is an industry-leading service provider of image analysis, radiation therapy, and workflow solutions for early detection and identification of cancer. iCAD offers a wide variety of computer aided detection solutions to support accurate detection of prostate, breast, and colorectal cancers. 

The comprehensive technology platforms offered by iCAD, Inc. comprise of advanced software and hardware and management services to support radiation therapy treatments and cancer detection. iCAD’s Xoft Axxent Electronic Brachytherapy (eBx) System is a noninvasive and painless technology that delivers low-energy radiation and high dose rate, which targets cancer and minimizes radiation damage to healthy tissue. iCAD’s Xoft System is CE-marked and FDA-cleared and can be used for treatments such as early-stage breast cancer, non-melanoma skin cancer, and gynecological cancers. 

The Mutually Beneficial Relationship between Superabsorbent Polymers and Diapers

The global superabsorbent polymers (SAP) market will thrive in the coming years due to the rising demand from its leading application segment – diapers. The demand for superabsorbent polymers is high in the manufacture of baby diapers, feminine hygiene products, and adult incontinence products. This demand is projected to grow and evolve in the coming few years. However, before we look into this shift in demand, let us look at how this mutually beneficial relationship between SAP and diapers started.

How did the Relationship between SAP and Diapers Begin?

Till the 1980s, cellulosics or other fiber-based substances were used as water absorbing materials. The water retention capacity of such materials was 20 times their weight, at best. In the 1960s, though, the USDA was conducting research on materials that would improve the water conservation level in soils. They invented a resin-based substance grafted of acrylonitrile polymer onto the backbone of starch molecule. This hydrolyzed product possessed a water absorption capacity of 400 times its weight. Furthermore, this new gel substance did not release liquid water, a significant advantage over its fiber-based counterparts.

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This substance was called ‘Super Slurper’ and its know-how was shared by the USDA to many companies in the USA for further development. During the early 1970s, this superabsorbent polymer was commercially applied for the first time, not for its originally intended use of soil conservation, but for making disposable hygienic products such as adult incontinence products and feminine sanitary napkins.

Rising Demand for Diapers and Thriving Superabsorbent Polymers Industry

The global diapers market is driven by the rising number of adults using diapers in home healthcare, institutional care facilities, and hospitals. Several diaper makers have launched products that help adults with conditions such as urinary incontinence. On the other hand, the demand for baby diapers is driven by the growing urbanization and rising disposable incomes, increasingly young maturing age among females, the growing number of female workers, and the decreasing infant mortality rate. Backed by these trends, the global diapers market is projected to be valued at more than US$63 bn by 2017.

By application, the global superabsorbent polymers (SAP) market is segmented into baby diapers, feminine hygiene products, adult incontinence products, and others such as medical, agriculture, and paper packaging. The global SAP market is led by the baby diaper sector, which held a massive 74% market share in 2013.

Future of Relationship between Diapers and Superabsorbent Polymers is Bright

The baby diapers segment is projected to emerge as the fastest-growing segment in the global superabsorbent polymers (SAP) market. This promises a bright future for the relationship between the diapers industry and SAP market.

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However, it seems that the global superabsorbent polymers market is presently on the verge of a transformation, as consumers are increasingly demanding eco-friendly products. Hence, companies are now investing heavily in innovating superabsorbent polymers (SAP) that are made using biobased substances such as cellulose, starch, and others. This trend will further drive the overall SAP market and diapers industry.

ADM has come up with bio-based superabsorbent polymers that are used to make disposable hygiene products. In 2014, companies such as Novozymes, Cargill, and BASF achieved a milestone by developing a superabsorbent polymer from a biobased acrylic acid in a joint development project.

Concentrated Solar Power Market Led by Innovations in Portability, Efficiency

Concentrated solar power (CSP) is a way of maximizing the energy generated from solar power. As the name suggests, concentrated solar power plants work by collecting sunlight in a large radius and concentrating it onto a small point, which alone carries the potential for conversion of solar power into electricity. This not only makes energy generation from solar power more cost-effective, due to the lack of energy conversion material in all collection points, but also makes it more efficient in terms of the actual generation of usable electric power.

The need for an efficient and renewable energy source in the modern world is driving the global concentrated solar power market. According to research recently published by leading market analysis company Transparency Market Research, the global market for concentrated solar power is expected to grow more than threefold between 2014 and 2020, rising from a valuation of US$2.5 bn in 2013 to an estimated US$8.6 bn in 2020 at a dazzling 19.4% CAGR.

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Parabolic Trough Concentrated Solar Power Generators Leading Demand for CSP

Of the various types of solar power generators used in concentrated solar generators, parabolic trough generators dominate demand from the global concentrated solar power market. Parabolic trough generators work much like a concave mirror, with a curved slab of mirrors concentrating sunlight onto a central node, which then transmits the solar energy to be used in generation of electricity. Due to the simplicity of this design, parabolic troughs are expected to remain dominant in the concentrated solar power market.

Incorporation of Thermal Energy Storage to Propel CSP Market

The major difficulty for concentrated solar power generation has been the same hindrance that has plagued all renewable power sources: what happens when the sunlight stops?

Like wind farms becoming useless when the wind stops blowing and tidal energy generation delivering an inconsistent output, concentrated solar power can be difficult to harness at times when sunlight isn’t at its brightest, or absent altogether. However, the addition of thermal energy storage to concentrated solar power generators represents a major step to CSP becoming a viable source of power all over the world.

‘Plonk-down’ CSP Generators Offer Lifeline to Global Concentrated Solar Power Market

In August 2015, researchers at the Stellenbosch University came up with a masterstroke in concentrated solar power generator design. Instead of constructing the conventional massive and thus cost-intensive CSP generator complex, the Helio100 project concentrated on making the CSP generators more portable.

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The device consists of six mirrors, triangular in shape, connected to a remote system that keeps the concentrated sunlight focused regardless of the position of the sun. The mirrors on this device don’t need concrete support, which is the key aspect helping its portability.

Designed in South Africa, where electricity is infrequent but the supply of solar power is abundant, this heliostat can be of great use in other regions with similar conditions, such as Southeast Asia. Europe, which accounted for 43% of the global concentrated solar power market in 2013, is also set to be a major regional player in the coming years, due to the ease of harnessing solar power in Southern European countries.