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Mass spectrometry is a technique which is used in the identification of various types of chemical present in the sample. It is also used in the quantification of amount of specific chemical in the sample. Mass spectrometry is very common technique in analytical laboratories which helps in the study of biological and chemical properties of compounds. In life science area, mass spectrometry is primarily involved in the characterization and sequencing of proteins. It identifies and quantities crucial proteins involved in disease and altered phenotypes and recognized diagnostic biomarkers for treatment.

Meningococcal vaccines are used in the treatment of meningitis, septicemia, meningococcemia and pneumonia. Meningitis is characterized by inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. This type of inflammation is caused by infection of bacteria, viruses and by drugs.

Nearly a third of all the global deaths can be attributed to cardiovascular diseases and it is the main cause of death in the U.S., responsible for 17% of national healthcare expenditure. The American Heart Association estimates that 40% of the American people will suffer from cardiovascular ailments in 2030 and the direct cost of these would skyrocket to approx. US$ 820 Billion. Such sobering statistics are the main reason that cardiac surgery devices have seen continued uptake in the past decade and should likely remain so during the course of the next 10 years. Future Market Insights in its comprehensive report titled 'Cardiac Surgery Devices Market: Global Industry Analysis 2012 – 2016 and Opportunity Assessment 2017 – 2027' has studied the cardiac surgery devices market and expects it to record a CAGR of 3.7% and be worth over US$ 2 Bn by end 2027.

Digital stethoscope is a real time invention, which translates acoustic sound into an electrical signal, heart beats per minute (HBM) is displayed on LCD. Digital stethoscope also offers signal amplification and additional functions like storage, analysis and visual demonstration of sound signals. Sounds from multiple locations can be seized with the help of an electret microphone. The arrested sound is filtered and processed digitally by exhausting an adaptive frequency to obtain clearly audible and distinct heart sounds. An advanced digital stethoscope can wirelessly stream heart sounds to a smartphone. It also offers refined capabilities with audio recording and playback features. Digital stethoscope provides a new dais for potential computer-aided diagnosis (CAD). A digital stethoscope has various applications such as to assist doctors in examine and analyze cardiac signals in real time during auscultation. Digital stethoscopes are frequently favored by healthcare professionals for a physical examination. New edition of digital stethoscopes does have a learning curve, as its unique features with the integrated system for rapid diagnosing purposes is gaining more scope for the worldwide physicians. The upcoming advanced technology potential to revolutionize overall diagnosis by driving great innovation and enhancing the way healthcare services are administered throughout the globe successfully.

In the ancient time when people were infected by germs resistant to antibiotics they were treated with the use of living organisms such as fly larvae which help in disinfect the wounds by eating the dead and rotten flesh. They also helps in growing new tissues in the wound by introducing natural antibiotics. From this ancient approach surgeons invented biosurgery technique, also known as maggot debridement therapy or larval therapy.

With the increasing penetration of smartphones and proliferation of tablets and other mobile platforms, the market for mobile applications (apps) is witnessing rapid growth in recent years. Mobile healthcare applications are increasingly being used by patients and consumers. As per researchers and medical device experts, using mobile healthcare apps is not the technology itself, but making it part of a well-designed, well synchronized, coordinated-health care process. Mobile healthcare devices monitor consumers mainly for smoking, weight (loss/gain), healthy diet, regular exercise, physical activity, blood glucose, heart rate, blood pressure, cholesterol levels and body temperature.

Vehicle to vehicle (V2V) communication is the transmission of data, between motor vehicles through a wireless medium. This data includes what the vehicles are doing such as their location, speed, direction of travel, loss of stability, and brake. The range of dedicated short-range communication (DSRC), a technology which is used by vehicle to vehicle communication technology, is standardized by bodies like FCC and ISO and has a range of up to 300mtrs or 1000mtrs or 10 seconds at highway speeds. Vehicle to vehicle communication's goal is to prevent accidents by communicating in between themselves over and ad hoc network. Depending upon the implementation of technology, the driver is warned about the risk ahead and instructed to slow down accordingly. Vehicle to vehicle communication gives an all-round information of risks and is expected to be more effective by including the technology such as adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection, rear-parking sonar, blind spot detection, lane departure, and backup camera.

Supply chain optimization remains a top priority for organizations trying to cut operational cost, sustain business growth and increase customer satisfaction. Major factors such as low supply chain visibility, shortening product life cycles, high warehousing costs, inefficient supplier networks, ineffective forecasts, and changing customer demands are making supply chain optimization a challenging task for enterprises. Deploying supply chain analytics solution help attain top-line growth, enhance profitability and increase market share by receiving key insights that further help end-users make data driven decisions, and provides an integrated view of the supply chain. Such solutions provide executives with a 360 degree visibility into the value chain/supply chain and help reducing inventory cost, accelerating time to market for products, improves sustainability and profitability in the long run.

Magnetic separation equipment is used to detect and separate magnetically susceptible material from a mixture using magnetic force. This equipment is highly utilised in various industries such as chemical, coal, food, glass, mineral processing, packaging, pharmaceuticals, plastic and rubber, and recycling. The application ofmagnetic separators ensures product purity and protects further processing of materials from metal damage.

Emerging regulatory changes, increasing defense investment for research & development by developed & emerging economies and global adaption to cloud based simulation software, pitching the growth of motion simulation market during the forecast period. Motion simulation - also known as rigid body dynamics, offers simulation solutions for the complexity of mechanical products. Broadly, motion simulation provides the quantitative information about the kinematics, such as velocity, position, and acceleration, and also the dynamics including inertial forces, joint reactions and power requirements of all the components of a moving mechanism. Additionally, results of the motion simulation can be obtained virtually through CAD assembly model and transferred directly to motion simulation program. Motion Simulation systems are used in various applications, such as defense, aerospace, automotive, mining, healthcare and entertainment.

Energy harvesting, one of the most promising technologies to address the energy crises without altering the existing energy sources, is foreseen to witness staggering demand and innovation in the near future. The process of energy harvesting harnesses the power of ambient energy to use later in varied applications. With growing use of ambient energy and advent of the energy harvesting technology, the energy harvesting market is currently heading at a considerable pace globally.

Electricity is the most widely used form of energy across the globe. Generation of electrical energy is the major source of carbon dioxide emission, as it relies on fossil fuels, followed by transportation, and is thus a significant contributor to climate change. In order to cater to growing demand for electricity and reduce the impact on the environment, electric systems need to be efficient and effective enough to conserve and reduce the electricity wastage. Smart grid solutions offer a comprehensive approach to meet the aforementioned challenges. Smart grid systems offers demand response capabilities in order to balance electrical consumption with supply as well as potential to integrate new technologies. HAN is a subsystem within the smart grid primarily oriented towards the demand-side management. Smart grid home area network is basically a network of signal-controlled appliances, consumer devices, and energy management devices. This enables connected devices to send and receive signals from meter, displays and other home management devices.

Surface mining refers to the mining technique where the overlying layer of soil and rock is removed, followed by the recovery or excavation of the underlying minerals. This method of mining provides considerably better recovery, safety, flexibility, environmental conditions and grade control as compared to other mining methods such as underground mining. The technique of surface mining gained momentum in the 16th century and has been widely prevalent at a global level, especially in North America.

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Fuel cells convert electrical energy sourced from chemical energy, through an electromechanical reaction with oxygen or other oxidizing agents. Primarily, a fuel cell functions as a battery, but is different in the way that in a fuel cell, fuel is supplied from an external source and fuel is converted to electricity without any involvement of a burning process. The demand for alternative energy sources is growing at a global level, which in turn propels the development of associated products. The first commercial application of fuel cells happened with NASA's space programs. Fuel cells were used for application in probes, satellites and space capsules. Generally, fuel cells utilize oxygen and hydrogen during the electrochemical reaction process and generate electricity, heat and water. These cells are used where continuous flow of electricity is required. The cells provide continuous flow of electricity as long as source fuel is supplied. As fuel cells are carbon-free due to their non-burning nature, environmental norms support the development of this market.

Data center interconnect refers to a technique used to connect and enable networking between two or more different data centers. Data center interconnect is usually done in an enterprise environment to achieve IT and business objectives. One of the advantages of this technique is it allows different data centers to share resources, pass workloads, and work together. Such a technique can also be utilized to pool resources of multiple data centers to meet scalability goals.

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A gas leak detector is a piece of equipment or a device that senses and detects the existence of gases in a particular area. These devices are used as a part of safety systems installed in factories, homes and commercial complexes. A gas leak detector system detects the gas leaked and generates a signal to take proper action. Industrially, gas detector systems are fitted with a sound alarm to evacuate the area in case of toxic gas leakage. The popularity of such devices is growing due to the influx of new chemical facilities across the world. Further, the growing gas storage facility network across the globe has deployed a significant number of gas leak detectors for safety systems.

A wireless video transmits up to 1080p video from an HDMI source. These include Blu-ray (2D and 3D), cable/satellite, and gaming systems. Most wireless video transmit IR signals, so that one can control the source that's attached to the transmitter (cable box) while someone is away from the television. The currently manufactured wireless products handle all current and near-future HD video signals. A 2.4 GHz wireless frequency range is capable to reach farther than the 5GHz frequency due to the basic characteristics of waves which attenuate much faster at higher frequencies. Wireless video have features such as uncompressed video & audio transmission, support resolutions up to 1080p60, 300' distance with 1ms latency, user license-free 5 GHz frequency, 3G-SDI input & loop, 3G-SDI output, video output via USB 3.0 grab engine, internal antennas, stream broadcast quality HD video, deliver to platforms and RTMP addresses, accepts any HDMI camera source, Bluetooth configuration via tablet/phone, two hour internal lithium-ion battery, record to SD card via built-in SD port, max bandwidth via teradek sharelink to name a few.

The mining industry is expected to witness growth with a single digit CAGR over the next six years on account of the further expanding demand for metal and mineral commodities. Latin America accounted for about 8% of the global mining equipment demand in 2013 and its contribution towards global mining equipment sales was registered at 15% for the same year. The region serves as the prime destination for mining exploration and investment at a global level.

Waterproofing chemicals are a specific set of products that protect the structural integrity of buildings from water penetration. Excess water penetration in buildings can shorten theirlife span, thus leading to electrical, metal and health hazards. Waterproofing chemicals increase the shelf life of concretes and offer durability to infrastructures when applied to the exterior of a foundation system. These functions lower the maintenance cost of buildings. Rise in construction cost and raw material are the driving factors for the waterproofing industry.

Cement is the most common binding material used in construction activities. Cement is mixed with crushed rocks, sand and water in specific proportion to createconcrete. Admixtures are chemicals that are added to concrete at the initial mixing stage to enhances or modify the working properties of the mix. Concrete admixtures are primarily used to enhance the compressive strength, workability and durability parameter of the concrete and to reduce the water content in it. Admixtures are generally classified according to application as Plasticizers (water reducing agents), super plasticizers (high range water reducers), air entrainers, accelerators and retarders. Also, three types of admixtures very common in the market such as Lingo-based, Sulfonated Naphthalene Formaldehyde (SNF) and Sulfonated Melamine Formaldehyde (SMF) based and PCE (Polycarboxylate Ether) based admixtures.Optimum use of admixtures depends on several factors including the type and amount of cement used, working temperature of concrete and air and water content.

Bio composites or green composites are formed by a biopolymer matrix and reinforcement of natural fibres. Someare degradable materials, but this is rare.Increasing concerns for the environment is a major driver of the bio composite market. Need for green composites is driven by depleting natural resources like crude oil (crude oil is a major component of non-bio composites), focus on reducing environmental pollution levels and utilization of agricultural waste. Natural fibres used in bio composites include natural fibres like Jute,wood flour, sugarcane bagasse, oil palm fibre,rice husk etc.

Data center stores and processes the critical business data. There is exponential rise in the demand for data storage facilities which is forcing the businesses to either build new data centers or increase the capacity of their existing data centers. Business organizations across all major industry verticals are facing huge data traffic which is resulting in high demand for the storage infrastructure of this information. There is rise in adoption of cloud computing and virtualization which is also contributing to the increasing demand of data center support infrastructure. A data center support infrastructure is a digitalized infrastructure used for promoting data consumption and sharing. Data center support infrastructure can be referred to as the important functional system of a data center, which is helpful in storing and processing the data. It is developed to meet the demands of a data economy to function. Majorly the data center support infrastructure comprises of security, cooling, power and monitoring and measurement systems, which aid in keeping up the core operations of data center such as data storage and processing. Cooling can be done through various equipment such as air conditioner, chiller, economizer and cooling tower.

Carbon nanotubes (CNT) are nano-sized tubes made up of carbon atoms. Their properties depend on how carbon atoms are aligned to each other in a sheet. It is gaining prominence in various industry verticals primarily due to its varied applications as well as its durability. It is 100X times stronger and 6 X times lighter when compared to steel. Research is underway to explore its market potential in the auto mobile and electronics industries. It is a multi-billion dollar investment in technology when compared to other synthesized nanomaterial.