Need for Advanced Features in Vehicles Increases Demand of Ultrasonic Sensors

For modern organizations and manufacturing utilities to gain sustainability, ensuring improved production and operational efficiency is imperative. Since ultrasonic sensors provide advanced features and automation, their demand is expected to increase across manufacturing facilities worldwide. These sensors are mainly used for liquid level measurement, distance management, object detection, pallet detection, and anti-collision detection. Some of the most common types of ultrasonic sensors used across manufacturing utilities include reflective sensors, ultrasonic 2 point proximity switches, and ultrasonic through beam sensors.

Q: How is the market benefiting from diverse applications of ultrasonic sensors?

A: Over the years, ultrasonic sensing technologies have become more mature and are increasingly used across an array of engineering and basic science domains. Furthermore, many of the conventional and sophisticated ultrasonic instruments, devices, and software are commercialized and are used in medical and industrial applications. The outstanding capability of ultrasonic sensors to probe inside objects without having any negative impact on them, has been a key factor fuelling their demand worldwide.

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In engineering, medical, and physics, ultrasonic sensors are mainly used in various nondestructive evaluations such as quantitative characterization of materials, structural health monitoring, and inspections of industrial structures. Ultrasonic sensors are also used to design and develop novel and more effective technologies for use in nondestructive evaluations.

Apart from this, the automotive industry also has been exhibiting rising application of ultrasonic sensors. Rapid urbanization has spurred the demand for improved parking assistance and better vehicle safety. Changing government regulations encouraging the implementation of smart traffic management are also creating lucrative opportunities for the global ultrasonic sensors market.

Q: What recent advances in healthcare technology are boosting applications of ultrasonic sensors?

A: Across healthcare organizations worldwide, scientists are integrating humanoid technology with patient care. Case in point: Pepper is the name of the newest member on the staff of a Belgian hospital. She joined the medical team of Ostend Hospital AZ Damiaan as a receptionist. Her creator, Zora Bots – a Belgian company, is expecting Pepper to be extremely helpful in the recovery of patients.

The University of California, San Francisco Medical Center located at Mission Bay has launched a fleet of 27 robots, named Tugs. These robots have been roaming the hallways of the center since February 2015. They can travel 12 miles a day on an average delivering surgical tools in operating room specimens to pathology, linens to rooms, and meals and medications to patients. Robots like Pepper and Tugs operate through Wi-fi systems. They navigate through hallways and hospital centers using infrared and ultrasonic sensors.

 The evolution of such healthcare technology has not only made medical services more accessible but also facilitated uninterrupted monitoring of patient’s health. Without the integration of ultrasonic sensors, these advances would have remained a distant dream.

Anti-Terrorism Operations Influences the Growth of Non Lethal Weapons Globally

Non-lethal weapons, as their name suggests, are weapons that are designed to slow an assailant down rather than kill them. That said, most of the powerful non-lethal weapons qualify as ones that are being used without the intention to kill, and if used correctly, they will not. Non-lethal weapons were created with the intention of not killing people, only to guard the user against an assault in the event of an emergency retaliation. There are organizations for and against the use of non-lethal weapons. The INCLO and Physicians for Human Rights, for example, had published a study which stated that there is a severe consequence of using non-lethal weapons without proper training. Their misuse can cause major injuries, blindness, or even death.

There are a few questions, the answers to which are important to figure out why the global non-lethal weapons market is progressing at such a positive rate.

What Justifies the Global Non-lethal Weapons Market to be Estimated at US$4.8 bn by 2021?

Simply stated, it is the growing efficiency of non-lethal weapons that can not only be wielded by law enforcers and military personnel, but also civilians for their self-defense. For now, the greatest driver for the global non-lethal weapons market is the growing use of these weapons on the field by the defense sector. The sector is finding better uses for non-lethal weapons for crowd control and in many urban warfare scenarios. Non-lethal weapons can help reduce the number of casualties in such situations while still managing to get the job done. Other advantages they provide is the reduction of collateral damage, lower overall cost in terms of ammunition replenishment, and a wider range of applications. The global non-lethal weapons market is growing at a 6.1% CAGR between 2015 and 2021. It was recorded at US$3.2 bn in 2014 and will reach US$4.87 bn by 2021, says Transparency Market Research.

Is the Number of Civilian Non-lethal Weapon Carriers Expected to Increase?

Yes it is. There are two reasons for this: Better and cheaper weapons, and a growing concern over personal security. Small non-lethal weapons such as conducted electrical weapons – commonly known as Tasers – and chemical sprays such as mace and tear gas, are showing a higher purchase record by civilians. A growing number of people are resorting to non-lethal weapons for their protection. This also applies to the regions that are facing a steady increase in civil unrest.

In 2014, North America was the leading region in the global non-lethal weapons market owing to a large consumption rate by both the defense sector as well as the civilians. At the same time, Asia Pacific has been expected to play a major part in the market in the coming years, as it is expected to show the fastest growth rate till 2021. This trend could slightly change over the course of time, as we are witnessing a high rate of non-lethal arms purchases and license procurements in parts of Europe.

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Current political situations are affecting the region’s economic state, including the supply and procurement of security and protection measures. For instance, there is currently a steep incline in the number of non-lethal weapon license procurement in the German Bavaria.

What is the Future of Non-lethal Weapons?

Creating the perfect non-lethal weapon can be a lot trickier than expected. For one, things such as rubber bullets and tear gas canisters – things that are not meant to kill – end up injuring a larger number of people than previously thought. Then there are weapons such as the active denial system, which can heat up any surface it is pointed at, or the thunder generator, which creates shockwaves that can stun and knock back anyone who comes close enough. There were even concepts such as the sticky foam, which stuck to a person and incapacitated them. But it came with the major disadvantage of suffocating the person if the foam hit their face.

Regardless of whether or not these devices work in real-time crowd control, the future of the global non-lethal weapons market seems to be stable for now. Being a market that is sustained by political and civil unrest, warfare, and crime rates, the global non-lethal weapons market is currently experiencing a high demand, and it is expected to do so in the future.

Neuromorphic Chips are used as Image Recognition System in Various Sectors

Neuromorphic chips are the electronic chips inspired from human brains that are made out of million of neurons. The system is amalgamation of numerous artificial neural network chips which is known as neuromorphic architecture. Neuromorphic computing is executed on hardware by threshold switches, transistors and oxide based memristors. Neuromorphic chips are the amalgamation of memristors and transistors deployed over a silicon fabrication chip, which assists to lessen memory consumption in real time manner. Moreover, neuromorphic chips are the digital and analog very large scale integration (VLSI) system which performs as neural systems models. Implementation of neuromorphic chip is likely to increase scalability, performance and sensitivity of machines.

Neuromorphic chips are combination of digital and analog very large scale integration (VLSI) system and software, which execute neural systems models. Neuromorphic chips are combination of digital and analog very large scale integration (VLSI) system and software, which execute neural systems models. This can be executed on hardware by threshold switches, transistors, and oxide based memristors. These are the electronic chips based on the concept of human brain and are made out of millions of neurons. These are small enough in size, so that it can be placed inside electronic devices and human body easily. Moreover, these chips are placed in one single micron of space which drives the miniaturization of integrated circuits. The increase in application wise penetration of miniaturization of integrated circuits has fuelled the demand for neuromorphic chips. Logistics, ‘aerospace and defense’ and automotive are some of the sectors where neuromorphic chips are used for image recognition.

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The neuromorphic chip market is driven primarily due to the increasing demand of artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence is a machine learning technology that provides the skill to machines to learn with partial programming. This involves the advancement of computer programs and machines which are competent enough to update themselves when being exposed to real time data. Moreover, an innovation in the field of miniaturization of integrated circuits has increased the scope of applications for neuromorphic chip. The neuromorphic chips are small and scalable enough to get easily implemented in different end use products. Rising demand of neuromorphic chip in the field of Internet of Things (IoT) technology is driving the growth of the market. The chips are likely being planted in large supercomputers to enhance the speed of machine learning along with some other neural network-based computations.

Based on geography, the neuromorphic chips market can be segregated into four regions: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The North America neuromorphic chip market held the largest market share in 2014 and during the forecast period, this region is expected to retain its leadership position. Growing demand for neuromorphic chips in different industry verticals such as medical, industrial and aerospace & defense is primarily driving the demand in North America. Moreover, technological advancements in terms of product innovations are also positively impacting the growth of North American neuromorphic chip market. Moreover, rising industry level applications of neuromorphic chips for Internet of Things (IoT) technology is also driving the growth of the market in this region. In Asia Pacific, during the forecast period, it is expected that applications of neuromorphic chips in semiconductor & electronics industry will increase significantly. As of 2015, due to lack of infrastructure availability and lack of availability of technological resources, the market for neuromorphic chip is in nascent phase in rest of the world (ROW).

Major industry participants include. Intel Corp. (U.S), Qualcomm Inc.(U.S), International Business Machine Corporation (U.S), General Vision Inc.(U.S), Brain Corporation (U.S), HRL Laboratories LLC (U.S), Vicarious FPC Inc.(U.S), Lockheed Martin Corporation (U.S), Hewlett Packard Corp.(U.S) and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (South Korea) among others.

Degreasing of Metals used in Power Distribution Centers will Require Complex Metal Cleaning Equipments

Future development in the market for metal cleaning equipment in Europe will largely be contingent on the pricing of metal cleaning products and services and capability of vendors in making the shift from solvent-based solutions to aqueous ones. The factor of product and service pricing is especially expected to have a massive impact on the overall growth potential of the market in the near future. For instance, Durr AG, the leading company in the market presently, has expanded its network of manufacturing and consumer support sites across 28 countries worldwide. It has also entered into strategic agreements with companies such as Volkswagen.

A limited number of vendors in the region provide metal cleaning equipment and services across a number of industrial verticals in the manufacturing and processing sectors. In the years to come, the market will witness a major shift from solvent-based metal cleaning solutions to aqueous-based solutions as the demand for the latter continues to rise at a significant pace among clients. For vendors operating in the Europe metal cleaning equipment market, this will be a major growth opportunity and will require companies to invest funds on the research and development of aqueous-based metal cleaning solutions

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Power Distribution Industry to be Key Enabler of Growth

Companies operating in the Europe metal cleaning equipment market will benefit the most from growth opportunities in the power generation and distribution sector. The European Union is expected to import nearly 20% of its overall electricity consumption volumes from MEA through transcontinental energy and power linking grids by 2020. The task will lead to an increased need for the deployment of power transmission infrastructure stretching across the Mediterranean and the desert. Processing and degreasing of metal and metal parts used in these new power distribution centers will require complex metal cleaning equipment, and will emerge as a major growth opportunity for the Europe metal cleaning equipment market.

Germany to Present Lucrative Growth Opportunities

Germany is presently the leading country in the Europe metal cleaning equipment market, with a 24.6% share in the market’s overall revenues in 2015. The country has a large number of some of the world’s largest manufacturing companies in the automotive, electronics, and industrial equipment sectors. The country is also home to some of Europe’s largest metal cleaning equipment companies and is witnessing the rise of a vast number of startups in the field, called jobbing shops. These factors will contribute substantially to the future growth prospects of the Germany market for metal cleaning equipment in the next few years.

Germany contributed the largest number of unit shipments to the Europe metal cleaning equipment market in 2015, accounting for a total of 7,653 units of the overall MCE shipments in the year. From 2016 to 2024 as well, Germany is expected to remain the largest supplier of metal cleaning equipment in the European market. In terms of overall growth, the market for metal cleaning equipment in Germany is expected to rise at a CAGR of 5.6%.

Use of Hazardous Area Sensors in Oil and Gas Industry Increases

Hazardous Area Sensors refer to sensors which have been developed for usage in potentially explosive environments. The deployment of electrical equipment in potentially hazardous or explosive areas has been a major concern since the beginning of the 20th century. Supported by the need to achieve accuracy and safety in volatile zones and the implementation of government regulations globally, the market for hazardous area sensors has received a significant boost over the years.

The growing importance for ‘Intrinsic Safety’ across various industry verticals is primarily driving growth of the hazardous area sensors market. Additionally, increasing stringency of government legislations and policies across the globe, governing hazardous area certified products, have been compelling users of hazardous area equipment to adhere to strict classification standards and certifications. This in turn is also steadily boosting growth of the global hazardous area sensors market. Furthermore, the renewed interest in shale gas and ‘coal gas’ has led to growing explorations for gas beds which in turn has aided in increased application of hazardous area sensors

Concept of “Intrinsic Safety” Gains Prominence

The rising importance of intrinsic safety has positively influenced the growth of the hazardous area sensors market, TMR states. Intrinsic safety is a globally recognized and widely accepted technique of low-energy signaling at a hazardous location, thereby preventing the occurrence of explosions. The acceptance of this concept in present-day manufacturing facilities in oil refineries, textile mills, paint manufacturers, and chemical plants has strongly driven the market and the impact is anticipated to be high toward the end of the forecast period.

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“In addition to the growing prominence of intrinsic safety, the implementation of stringent government legislations across the globe has compelled companies to make use of hazardous area sensors,” the author of the study observes. Countries such as the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Canada, France, Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands have set up specific standards, certifications, and ratings for sensor safety.

On the flip side, economic slowdown in several countries and the high cost of upgrading legacy systems while installing modern sensors are likely to hamper the growth of the global hazardous sensors market.

Surging Application of Hazardous Area Sensors in Shale Gas Exploration and Extraction

The global market for hazardous area sensors is anticipated to register an increase in value from US$4.5 bn in 2014 to US$6.7 bn by 2023 at a 4.6% CAGR therein. By application, the oil and gas industry has led the overall hazardous area sensors market with a share of almost 22% in 2014. “Fueled by the growing application of these sensors in the exploration and extraction of shale gas, this segment is likely to retain its lead through 2023,” the analyst predicts.

 By type of sensors, gas sensing was the key revenue generator in 2014, driven by the rising application of gas sensing hazardous area sensors in various industry verticals. Geographically, Asia Pacific has been the leading contributor in terms of revenue and is projected to remain so throughout the forecast period.

Increasing Demand for Smartphones in Asia Pacific Region Dominates Consumer Electronics Market

Consumer electronics cover all the electronic devices most often used for entertainment communications and office work. The global consumer electronics market features several players dominating the market for a particular type of electronic device. However, players such as Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Apple Inc., LG Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Sony Corporation, HP, Nikon Corporation, Canon Inc., Koninklijke Philips N.V., and Dell Inc. have emerged as the dominant consumer electronics manufacturers due to their strong performance in multiple areas of the consumer electronics market.

Rising Demand for Low-cost Consumer Electronics Drives Growth

The increasing disposable income of consumers in developing economies is a major driver for the global consumer electronics market. While developed regions such as the U.S. and Western Europe are becoming saturated markets for consumer electronics, the demand for all types of consumer electronics is growing rapidly in Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and large parts of Africa. The solid economic growth of countries such as India, China, South Korea, Russia, Brazil, South Africa, Argentina, and Thailand has propelled the global consumer electronics market and is likely to remain a determinant factor in the market’s growth in the coming years.

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The reducing prices of electronic items, particularly smartphones, are another major factor driving the global consumer electronics market. As companies from developing companies have been able to exploit the availability of cheap labor to their advantage, established Western giants have faced increasing competition in developing regions in the last few years. The rapid rise of Chinese smartphone giants, Xiaomi and Huawei, is the perfect example of this phenomenon.

The consistent technological innovation in consumer electronics has also played out well for the global market for the same. The abundance of manufacturers of consumer electronics has resulted in several companies focusing on previously unexplored niches and developing products to suit the changing lifestyles of their key consumers.

“The major restraints on the global consumer electronics market are the erosion of the price margin of manufacturers due to the intense competition and the risk of continual technological advancements devaluing OEMs and making them unsustainable,” according to TMR’s lead analyst.

Increasing Demand for Smartphones to Ensure Dominance of Handheld Devices

By product type, the global consumer electronics market is segmented into handheld devices, television sets, personal computers, audio/video devices, cameras and camcorders, gaming consoles, and personal care products. Of these, handheld devices, which include smartphones and tablets, are expected to remain the largest segment of the consumer electronics market in the 2014-2020 forecast period.

 The increasing demand for low-cost handheld devices in developing regions is a prominent feature of the global consumer electronics market and is likely to remain unchanged over the aforementioned forecast period. Asia Pacific was the largest market for consumer electronics in 2013. Furthermore, the increasing demand for and production of consumer electronics in Southeast Asian countries are likely to ensure rapid growth of the Asia Pacific consumer electronics market in the 2014-2020 forecast period.

Advancements in Communication and Data Processing Technologies have boosted Demand for ATC Systems

The competition among players in the global air traffic controlequipment market has increased considerably in the last few years. The top three players – Harris Corp., Thales Group, and BAE Systems Plc – accounted for nearly 46% of the market in 2012. Companies are introducing new products and offering customized air traffic management solutions at reasonable cost.

In order to manage the growing air traffic, traffic authorities are changing the way they operate and manufacturers are shifting their production base to emerging economies. Leading players are acquiring small scale companies. Case in point: Indra Sistemas along with Northrop Grumman, acquired Park Air Systems Norway. This acquisition helped Indra build up its portfolio in air traffic management systems.

R&D remains the core focus of key companies in the global air traffic control equipment market. Thales Group, for instance, invested over US$3 bn into R&D in 2013. The development of sophisticated technology for analysis, decision making, and detection fields is another area gripping the focus of players. With innovation in their products, key players hope to serve space and aeronautics, defense and security, and ground transportation.

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Environmental Benefits Associated With Use of Air Traffic Control Equipment Boosts Demand

The utilization of air traffic control systems benefits the environment to a great extent. According to a 2012 research conducted by Airbus, around 9 mn tons of fuel would be saved per year, if air traffic control and management systems were used optimally. This would help prevent 28 mn tons of CO2 emissions per year. The environmental benefits of using air traffic control equipment will thus, drive their demand.

Another factor contributing to the growth of the global air traffic control equipment market is the growing trade relations between countries. Numerous student exchange programs conducted by universities are leading to a rise in the number of air travelers. The number of international students registering in Canada, according to the Canadian Bureau for International Education was 265,000 in 2012. Since passenger comfort and safety are key concerns for airport authorities, there is a growing demand for air traffic control equipment.

The growing disposable income has led to an increasing number of people using air transport. As per the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), 2.9 bn people used air transport in 2012. Manufacturers of aircrafts delivered 1,500 new aircrafts in 2013. Such factors contribute to the demand for air traffic control equipment. The number of passengers is expected to increase in Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, which will further drive the demand for air traffic control equipment. On the other hand, the high cost of air traffic control systems is the factor limiting the growth of the market, states a TMR analyst.

Satellite-based Air Traffic Control Systems to Offer Efficient Air Traffic Management

 For the efficient management of air traffic, the Federal Aviation Administration FAA is striving to replace the current radar-based navigation system to satellite-based navigation air traffic control system, as it will help provide precise location of airplanes every second. Moreover, the satellite-based navigation is expected to cut down on emissions and also the fuel cost owing to continuous tracking.

SERVICE ROBOTICS - Use of UAV's and UGV's Reduces the Number of Casualties and Deaths During War

Service robots are the fully autonomous systems that have the ability to carry out the services without or with human assistance. They are used in different sectors assisting human in performing duties that are not possible for humans to perform. The service robots are segmented into professional and service robots based on their product types. The professional robots are used for commercial purpose whereas personal robots are used for domestic uses. They are used in many sectors and one of the most important areas of application is the medical sector and defense. They are used to assist human in performing duties that are not possible for humans to perform.

As the demand for automation rises from every sector of an economy, companies invest more on research and development of the latest technologies and equipment aimed at reducing the burden on human labor. A trend similar to this is observed in the defense and military sectors globally, which the report evaluates and examines in detail. Demand for service robotics, particularly from the defense industry, is expected to rise as tensions pertaining to bilateral relations between several neighboring countries escalate. Unmanned aerial vehicles and ground vehicles are the most popular service robots deployed by the defense sector. The use of these robots is likely to reduce the number of casualties and deaths during war.

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Increase in investment in research and development, rapid industrialization and increase in demand for service robots in defense and security are the major drivers which are driving the service robotics market. The application of robots in several industries such as defense, healthcare, logistics, media and entertainment are expected to stipulate the demand of service robots during the forecast period. Moreover, use of service robots in defense is likely to decrease the number of death casualties and cause less damage to properties during war or combat situations. Additionally, with the rapid industrialization the demand for service robotics is expected to increase during the forecast period. Service robotics in industries leads to the rise of automation in the market globally.

High cost associated with development is acting as restraining factors in service robotics market. From designing to development it is a long procedure which takes a long time and charges extra costs before the actual manufacturing of service robots. Moreover, complicated interface of service robots is also an important factor acting as a restraint of this market.

Underdeveloped mobile automation is one of the major opportunities of this market. Most of the service robots are either stationary and are focused on performing a single task only. But the mobile automation in service robots is yet to be explored as they are still underdeveloped. The mobile service robots are used in the research and development labs to carry out different experiments. Moreover, increasing application areas globally is also a major opportunity of this market. The service robot is likely to be used in almost every sector and thus reduces the work load of humans.

 The research study analyzes the Service Robotics market on a global level and provides anticipate in terms of revenue (USD billion) from 2015 to 2021. It recognizes the restraints and drivers affecting the industry and analyzes their impact during the anticipated period. Additionally, it identifies the major opportunities for market growth in the next few years.

Smart Surfaces are Gaining Popularity due to their Nano-Sized Structures and Unique Applications

Surfaces manufactured through nanotexturing are called as smart surfaces. The name is derived from the unique capabilities of these surfaces to react smartly to various exposures. For instance, the surfaces are best known to be repellent to water, ice, oil, and certain microorganisms. The anti-icing, superamphiphobic, and antifouling characteristics of these materials make them inherently self-cleaning, thereby making them a popular option in several applications. The biggest driving force behind the real success of global smart surfaces market is the growing demand for surfaces that are self-cleaning in nature.

The global smart surfaces market is segmented on the basis of application, material, and geography. The applications of smart surfaces are seen in areas such as energy, construction, transportation, electronics, medical and healthcare, and others. The medical and healthcare segment is further divided into drug delivery surfaces and antimicrobial smart surfaces. In terms of material, the global market is segmented into self-healing materials, self-assembling materials, and self-cleaning materials. Geographically, this market is segmented into Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World.

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The transportation segment has played a pivotal role in the growth of the global smart surfaces market as it has been showing a huge demand for surfaces that do not collect dust, are easier to clean, remain scratch-resistant, and water-resistant. This trend has also percolated to the self-cleaning materials, making it the leading material segment in the overall smart surfaces market. However, analysts predict that self-assembling materials segment will show the fastest growth rate between 2015 and 2021.

Presently, North America holds the biggest share in the global smart surfaces market. However, analysts predict that the dynamics of regional leadership are poised to change as industrialization gears up in Asia Pacific. Following this trend, the Asia Pacific smart surfaces market will lead the global market by 2021. The burgeoning automobile hubs of India and South Korea are likely to drive the growth of the smart surfaces market of Asia Pacific.

The chief operating players in the global smart surfaces market are Gentex Corporation, P2i Ltd., 3M Company, Inc., SLIPS Technology, Nanotrons Corporation, Clariant, The Dow Chemical Company, HzO, nanoShell Ltd., and Debiotech S.A. The research report includes a thorough profiling of these companies and explains the nature of competition defining the global smart surfaces market. Furthermore, the report also offers an assessment of the financial overview, management styles, research and development activities, and expansion plans of these companies in the global smart surfaces market for the coming few years.

Ultracapacitors is Highly Preferrable by Consumers due to its Major Benefits over Batteries

The competitive landscape of the global ultracapacitors market includes companies such as Panasonic Corp., Maxwell Technologies Inc., Nesscap Co. Ltd., Yunasko, Ioxus Inc., Supreme Power Solutions Co. Ltd., CAP-XX, Vinatech Co. Ltd., Nippon Chemi-Con Corp., LS Mtron, and NEC-TOKIN Corp. The rapid growth of the energy sector, especially wind and solar energy, has proved beneficial for the growth of these market players. In the energy sector, ultracapacitors are used mainly for applications in energy harvesting, wind energy, and solar energy. In 2012, the demand for ultracapacitors for energy harvesting was the highest, followed by wind and solar. However, the automotive sector has been the key target sector for the market players as ultracapacitors are extensively employed across buses and other vehicles.

High Cost of Ultracapacitors is a Major Concern among Consumers

As the usage of ultracapacitors is still at its nascent stage, the market players are exploring the applications of ultracapacitors across various sectors and are investing significantly in research and development activities. Owing to the potential of ultracapacitors to be used as a suitable alternative for batteries, the market players enjoy a strong customer base. However, consumers are still apprehensive to make a shift from conventional batteries to ultracapacitors. “The high cost of ultracapacitor is the reason behind this apprehension among consumers and the market players need to address this pricing issue at the earliest,” cites a TMR analyst.

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Among the key regions in the global ultracapacitors market, Asia Pacific holds immense opportunity for the market players due to the rapid growth of sectors such as automotive, energy, military, electronics, and industrial. In 2012, Asia Pacific accounted for 35.1% of the overall market owing to the growing demand from Japan and China. On the other hand, the North America ultracapacitors market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 26.7% during the forecast period.

Government Regulations to Support Growth of Global Ultracapacitors Market

The global ultracapacitors market has witnessed increased demand due to sliding prices of components that have lowered the overall cost of ultracapacitors. Implementation of stringent regulations by governments to cut down carbon emissions especially across the developed economies in Europe and North America has significantly aided the growth of the market. Ultracapacitors offer several benefits over batteries including longer lifespan and hence, are highly preferred by consumers. “There have been breakthroughs in applications of ultracapacitors across HEVs, regenerative breaking, aerospace, and micro-hybrids/stop-start systems. This has augmented the demand for ultracapacitors across various end-use sectors,”

Small Arms - Most Suitable Weapon of Choice in Case of Conflicts that Leads to Encounter

Small arms are designed particularly for individual usage whereas light weapons are designed to be used by a group of two or three persons. With rise in terrorism, governments across nations are focusing on equipping their defense forces with small arms and light weapons. In fact, government support is one of the key factors augmenting the growth of the global small arms and light weapons market.

The report states that rise in urban warfare, modernization of police force, and increased security measures to restrict drug trafficking have boosted the growth of the global small arms and light weapons market. However, introduction of legislations pertaining to the usage of firearms and cost cutting in defense budget across nations might restrain the growth of the market during the forecast horizon. Extensive research and development activities are expected to create attractive opportunities and define future outlook of the market.

On the basis of product type, the report categorizes the global small arms market into rifles, handguns, pistols, shotguns, man-portable machine guns, and others. On the other hand, the global light weapons market has been segmented into mortars, grenade launchers, landmines, rocket launchers, anti-tank weapons, rocket propelled grenades (RPGs), anti-aircraft weapons, and others. Among small arms, pistols, shotguns, and handguns are high in demand.

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According to application, the global small arms and light weapons market has been segmented into law enforcement, military, and others. The demand from the military sector has been significantly high.

The report studies the global small arms and light weapons market across Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World including South America and the Middle East and Africa. Europe was the largest consumer of small arms and light weapons in 2014 and accounted for over 30% of the market. The Europe small arms and light weapons market was closely followed by the North America market.

Describing the competitive hierarchy, the report profiles some of the prominent players operating in the global small arms and light weapons market such as General Dynamics Corporation, Heckler & Koch GmBH, FN Herstal, SIG SAUER GmbH & Co., S.A., Sturm, Ruger & Company Inc., Carl Walther GmbH, Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Browning Arms Company, Glock Ges m.b.H., and Beretta S.p.A. The report further provides detailed information about the market players including their company overview, financial overview, revenue, product portfolio, and recent developments.

Major Cyber Crimes makes Indusries to Implement Digital Forensics Tools

Digital forensics is mostly used to collect, identify, extract and analyze evidence from computers, hard disks, mobiles, laptops and other digital devices. This technology is implemented in civil and criminal court cases along with different other private organizations for internal investigations. Moreover, digital forensics has become a key asset in addressing employee theft, particularly in banking, defense, and IT industries. In addition, these devices are used for mobile data recovery and crimes related to cloud computing. With the continuous advancements in forensic technology, investigators are able to collect and analyze clear and accurate data across multiple devices. The global digital forensics market has been segmented on the basis of types and industry uses. A cross sectional study of the global digital forensics market across four major geographical segments has also been covered under the purview of the report.

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Growing cyber crimes coupled with rising safety concern have led to a rise in the implementation of digital forensic tools in various industries. Digital forensic technology plays an integral role in preventing internet related crimes and misuse of company data. Moreover, cyber crime is accelerating at an alarming rate and digital forensics acts as an essential element that has the power to encumber the progress of such criminals. Due to increasing security concerns across different verticals, such as law enforcement, defense, banking, health care, information technology, education, and logistics, among others, the market for digital forensics is witnessing substantial growth currently. In addition, due to rapid advancements in forensic technology, such as the ability to recover complex data from electronic devices, fingerprint recovery from metals, and DNA profiling, prices of forensic tools have reduced, which in turn has increased the affordability of forensic applications along with their market penetration. Considering all these factors, the global digital forensics market is expected to grow at a potential rate during the forecast period from 2015 to 2021.

In the near future, with developments in digital forensic research, digital forensic tools would be further used in health care, education, transport, and other application areas. Moreover, forensic tools would find potential applications in mobile data recovery and crimes related to cloud computing. This would lead to more efficient and better coordinated detection, analysis, and presentation of data in courts of law. In order to cater to the needs of digital forensics, companies are coming up with new innovative products that can effectively collect, preserve, analyze, and present evidence obtained from digital sources. Furthermore, new players with advanced systems that come with better reliability and accuracy are likely to emerge in the market, in order to meet the challenging technical aspects along with judicial and legal issues. However, rising complexity of mobile devices and increasing snooping activities by government are some of major factors inhibiting the growth of the global market for global digital forensics.

Frankfurt Airport – An Excellent Example of Airport Information Systems

Q: What is the need for airport information systems?

A: Airports across the globe are always seeking new ways of improving passenger travel, enhancing their operational efficiencies, and ensuring the security of all those present at the airport. Airport information systems help achieve these objectives as they enable the cost-effective, passenger-friendly, and efficient working of an airport. By integrating and interfacing the majority of digital data within an airport, these systems permit the smooth flow of information for management, operations, and safety.

Q: How has the introduction of biometrics impacted the airport information systems market?

A: The integration of biometrics technology with airport information systems has transformed the course of this market in recent years. There has been a growing demand for the widespread use of biometric authentication technology in order to enhance the security at airport premises. Some of the busiest airports in the world have been using face, fingerprint, retina, and iris scanners for identity validation and to detect the potential misuse of contractor and staff access badges. Biometrics is a reliable and effective technology, making it easy and feasible to introduce at airports.

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Q: How has the performance of developed regions in the global airport information systems market been?

A: The global airport information systems market is primarily fueled by the growing need for the proper management of airport infrastructure and a consistent rise in passenger traffic. The developed markets of North America and Europe account for largest shares in the overall airport information systems market since most international as well as domestic airports in these regions are always a step ahead when it comes to adoption advanced and innovative technologies. The presence of technologically advanced infrastructure at these airports, combined with the frequent upgrades of IT solutions and availability of digital provisions such as kiosks fitted with baggage tag printing systems have greatly boosted the airport information systems market in Europe and North America.

Frankfurt Airport, for instance, is an excellent example of modern airport information systems such as real-time management systems and advanced passenger management systems. In addition to this, passengers in these regions are more used to digital and technologically advanced self-service applications, thereby driving the demand for self-service airports.

Q: What does the future look like for emerging countries?

A: Despite the fact that the airport information systems market has established itself largely in the developed regions, the market for the same presents lucrative opportunities in the developing world as well. The increasing air traffic, the surge in airport expansions, the growth in personal mobile ecosystems, the rise in airport development programs undertaken in recent years, and economic growth in China and India are likely to fuel the airport information systems market in the emerging countries of Asia Pacific.

Structured Cabling a Mandate Adoption for Faster Transmission of Data from One Point/Server to Other

Structured cabling is a complete set of cabling infrastructure and associated hardware, that facilitates fast, smooth and error free transmission of data, voice and video signals from one point to other or from one server to other.

According to the United Nation’s International Telecommunications Union, the number of internet users worldwide was estimated to be around 3 billion in 2014. This number is expected to increase considerably in the coming years and in line with this, structured network demand over corporate sector is also expected to increase through forecast period. This in turn triggers the need of advanced structured cabling solution globally. In addition, the need for modernization and expansion of communication network adopted by different enterprises is also expected to accelerate the demand for structured cabling globally.

The structured cabling market is primarily driven by increasing demand for structured cabling components across different datacenter network globally. The rapid growth of the internet and cloud computing applications has resulted in datacenter network bandwidth requirements. The operators of datacenters are continually facing the challenge of meeting the increasing demands for network bandwidth without exorbitantly increasing infrastructure power and cost. This triggers the need of structured cabling globally which is cost effective, has long transmission distancecapability andresults in consumption of less power.In addition, different initiatives such development of green datacenters,has been taken by the government in different parts of the world such as the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, China and Japan to reduce the power consumption and heat generation in datacenters. This in turn is expected to increases the deployment and usage of structured cabling components. Moreover, the ongoing practice to upgrade the prevalent cabling system along with new installation adopted by different application segments across the globe in order to get fast and reliable network connection is also predicted to drive the market of structured cabling globally.

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This cabling infrastructure further consists of a number of smaller elements called subsystems. The design and installation of structured cabling is governed by a set of standards that specify apartment buildings and wiring data centers for voice or data communication. Regionally, North America dominated the global structured cabling market, holding a share of 38.8% in 2014. The higher internet penetration in the region and the presence of a large number of datacenters are propelling demand from the North America market for structured cabling. During the forecast period, Asia Pacific is also expected to emerge as a lucrative market for structured cabling.

Some of the major market players operating in the structured cabling market are: Legrand SA (France), Belden Inc. (US), CommScope Holding Company Inc. (Carolina), Schneider Electric SE (France), and Corning Inc. (New York) among others.

Homeland Security Products Consist of Equipments used for Illegal Activities Worldwide

The global homeland security market is mainly driven by the efforts taken by governments across nations to restrict the increasing terrorist threats and cross-border insurgency. Project Cytoon undertaken by South Africa, the Sisfron Program undertaken by Brazil, and the TECS Mod Program undertaken by the U.S. are some of the government initiatives aimed at enhancing homeland security. The global homeland security market was worth US$245.72 bn in 2013. Expanding at a CAGR of 5.6% during the period between 2014 and 2020, the overall market is expected to be valued at US$364.44 bn by 2020.

Governments Looking at Managed Security Services to Address Looming Threat of Cyber Attacks

Increasing risk of cyber-attacks on government websites has made cyber security the dominant segment of the global homeland security market. Cyber security accounted for a 39.31% market share in 2013 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 5.8% during the period from 2014 to 2020. The recent cyber-attack on the U.S. government’s Office of Personnel Management led to a security breach, with hackers accessing confidential data. An audit released last month showed that the internal websites used by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are vulnerable to cyber-attacks. The audit further mentioned that the department needs to establish a cyber-training program for analysts and investigators.

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Taking its cue, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has chosen the month of October as the National Cyber Security Awareness Month. With the federal government’s push to protect agency data from cyber threats, the DHS is looking at managed security services. The agency announced in September 2015 that it had chosen Massachusetts-based Raytheon Co. to help manage potential cyber threats to government websites and plug the loopholes. The contract, worth US$1 bn, points out that the federal government can no longer support its cyber security infrastructure without the help of private entities.

U.S. DHS Awards Contracts to Private Companies for Cyber Security

The U.S. federal government’s inability to keep up with the ever-increasing cyber threats can be attributed to the lack of cyber security professionals in the DHS office. A recent Government Accountability Office report revealed that one in five positions in the DHS Office of Cybersecurity and Communications remains vacant. This can be traced to long security clearance timelines and lower salary as compared to the private sector.

Apart from Raytheon Co., the DHS has also awarded contract work for cyber security to Technica, Northrop Grumman, HP, and Knowledge Consulting Group. These companies will provide automated tools and commercially developed sensors to scan agency networks for vulnerabilities. Government agencies are usually apprehensive while leaning on private companies to address their cyber security needs. However, the DHS has shown the path that other departments in the U.S. federal government are expected to follow soon. This will open new opportunities for the homeland security market, especially in North America.  

Manual Inspection and Measurements in Industries is Replaced by Image Processing and Smart Cameras

Machine vision technology is an advanced suite of technologies that allow robotic systems to inspect a system with no human intervention. It is an imaging-based system of inspection comprising one or multiple smart cameras. These cameras sometime don’t even need a distinct computer to run the scans, which is a key driver for the machine vision technology market. Global machine vision technology market is expected to almost double in value over the 2015-2021 forecast period. Exhibiting a strong 8.40% CAGR in the aforementioned forecast period, the market is expected to rise in valuation from US$15.7 bn in 2014 to US$28.5 bn by 2021.

One of the major drivers for the global machine vision technologies market is the rapid expansion of the global manufacturing sector. The increasing demand for various goods due to the growing global population has given the global manufacturing sector strong impetus in recent years. The manufacturing sector in Asia Pacific, in particular, has exhibited growth at a robust rate in the last few years, aided by government efforts in several Southeast Asian countries to boost the regional manufacturing sector. Due in part to the latter, Asia Pacific emerged as the largest market for machine vision technologies in 2014.

On the other hand, the lack of trained technicians to handle machine vision systems is a major restraint on the global machine vision technologies market at present. The lack of standardization in the global market, which has allowed several players to come up with designs based on differing technological platforms, is another restraint on the market.

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Inspection of the various products in the growing semiconductor, electrical and electronics, and automotive industries is the major application of machine vision technologies. Of these, the semiconductors segment held the largest share in the industrial application of machine vision technologies – 22% in 2014. Packaging and textiles are the other major industrial applications of machine vision technologies.

Among non-industrial applications, banking, security and surveillance, lab automation and medical imaging, traffic control, and others are the major segments, with the others segment holding 24.4% of the non-industrial application segment.

By product type, PC-based machine vision technologies held the largest share in the global market in 2014. Embedded and smart-camera-based machine vision technologies were the other major types of machine vision systems used around the world. Technological innovation in all three types to make them more convenient and suitable for their various applications is the major opportunity for players operating in the global machine vision technologies market.

Key players profiled in the report include Basler AG, Cognex Corporation, Adept Technology, Keyence Corporation, Microscan Systems inc., OMRON Corporation, ISRA Vision AG, and Seeing Machines Ltd.

Autopilot System helps to Provide a Safe Travel with More Energy Efficiency

Autopilot system is an integral part of flight management system. It is utilized to control a vehicle without constant monitoring by a human operator. This system do not replaces a human operator instead assist them in operating a vehicle. They are widely used in aviations, missiles, spacecrafts and ships among others. An autopilot system consists of three components including programmer or mode selector, computer and actuator. A programmer or mode selector allows the pilot to program the autopilot system to achieve intended flight profile and helps in interacting with avionic system such as GPS.

Computer receives the information from programmer and transfers it to the actuator. Actuators are motors or servos which physically move the aircraft’s control surface. Autopilot systems are designed to complete two primary purposes including enhancing pilot’s flight control capability and reducing the cockpit’s workload by putting the aircraft in automatic flight mode.

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An autopilot system performs several functions such as course tracking and coupling, dual mode intercept, course deviation warning, roll steering, altitude hold, control wheel steering, glide slope coupling, vertical speed and heading mode among others. This system performs the task of maintaining the assigned altitude and heading, tracking vehicle off road signal and intercepting the course. Some of the autopilot systems use computer software to control the airplane. This software tracks the current position of the aircraft and controls the flight management system accordingly. Autopilot system offers low consumption of fuel compared to airplane operated by human pilot.

Control surface affects an aircrafts attitude including elevators, rudder and ailerons. An autopilot is capable of controlling all these control surface. Different levels of controls in aircraft include single-axis, two-axis and three-axis control. A single-axis is able to manage one control system usually ailerons whereas two-axis autopilot manages both ailerons and elevators. A three-axis autopilot is capable of managing all the three control system including rudder, ailerons and elevators.

Autopilot system helps to provide a safe travel with more energy efficient compared to human pilot. High fuel efficiency and technological advancement is supporting the market growth of autopilot systems. Additionally, need for accuracy in navigation system for controlling and monitoring the vehicle path to avoid accidents is further fuelling the market growth. However, complexity in system integration with high operational and maintenance cost is affecting the market growth. Further, motor or servo failure is posing a challenge for the autopilot system market.

Autopilot system market is segmented on the basis of applications and types. These systems have widespread applications in the vehicles used in airways, sea and subsea. Autopilot systems are classified into unmanned aerial vehicles and aircrafts. Autopilot systems used in ships and subsea includes undermanned underwater vehicles and submarines. There are two basic types of autopilot system such as rate based and attitude based.

 Some of the key players in the autopilot system market include Furuno Electric Co. Ltd., Cobham Plc, Garmin Ltd., Rockwell Collins Inc., TMQ International, BAE Systems plc, Raymarine Ltd., Trimble Navigation Ltd., Cloud Cap Technology, Honeywell International Inc., and Century Flight Systems Inc. among others.