Monday, February 24, 2014

Global market for surgical equipment to reach nearly $8.2 billion by 2018



The surgical equipment market is demonstrating significant technological innovations such as surgical robotics, the introduction of powered surgical tools and a focus on minimally invasive procedures. The market is dominated by hand tools and time-saving innovations have been introduced with the adoption of powered tools. This market has been highly sensitive to the economic downturn, which has led to reduced hospital budgets; however, it is rebounding rapidly. Increased healthcare spending, improving standards of living, and longer life expectancies will drive significant growth in this market for the foreseeable future.                                          

BCC Research provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for general surgical equipment through its report Surgical Equipment: Technologies and Global Markets. According to the report, this market was valued at nearly $4.1 billion in 2012 and was estimated at $5 billion for 2013. BCC Research expects the market to grow to nearly $8.2 billion by 2018, and register a five-year compound annual growth rate of 10.3% from 2013 to 2018.


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  • Gain an overview of the global market for surgical equipment, which is undergoing significant changes with technology innovations such as surgical robotics, the introduction of powered surgical tools, and a significant focus on minimally invasive procedures.
  • Analyze global market trends, with data from 2012, estimates for 2013, and projections of CAGRs for the period of 2013 to 2018.
  • Assess a breakdown of general, OB-GYN, arthroscopy, laparoscopy, and other categories of surgical instruments.
  • Evaluate the market by supply chain, technology, geography, and by usability of equipment, such as disposable and reusable.
  • Review comprehensive company profiles of major players in the industry.
 

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Friday, February 21, 2014

Global markets for preservation, packaging, and shelf life extenders to reach $520.9 billion by 2017



Food safety and preservation are the key aspects fueling the booming food and beverage industry. Rising consumer demand for fresh, healthy food is driving processors toward new techniques, such as smart packaging, encapsulation, irradiation, and thermal processing to provide the desired levels of safety, freshness, and extended shelf life. Increasing consumer spending resulting from an improving economy, increased R&D spending, environmental concerns, and tighter trade regulations will continue to drive growth in this market for the foreseeable future.

BCC Research provides an in-depth analysis of the global preservation, packaging, and shelf life extenders market through its report Global Markets for Controlled Intelligent Packaging, Preservation and Shelf-Life Extension for Food and Beverages. According to the report, this market was valued at $428.1 billion in 2011 and reached $442.3 billion in 2012. BCC Research projects the market to grow to $520.9 billion by 2017, and register a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.3% from 2012 to 2017.

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  • Gain an overview of the global preservatives and shelf-life extension market in foods and beverages.
  • Analyze global market trends, with historical data from 2011 and 2012, and projections of CAGRs through 2017.
  • Understand preservatives, packaging, encapsulation, chilling and thermal processing irradiation, as well as traditional preservation methods.
  • Assess a breakdown of the latest trends and developments in the industry.
  • Review comprehensive company profiles of the major players in the industry.
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Global markets forlithium batteries to reach$13.4 billion by 2018



Improved lithium batteries have allowed the commercialization of entire new classes of portable products, including laptop computers, cellular phones, and tablet computers. Further, the latest generation includes very large cells suitable for powering vehicles or storing significant amounts of utility power as well as very small thin-film cells capable of powering micro-electromechanical systems. Near-term growth in this market is being driven by increased research and development spending, stabilization of the consumer products market, and growing acceptance of electric and hybrid electric vehicles.

BCC Research provides an in-depth analysis of the global lithium battery markets through its report Lithium Batteries: Markets and Materials. According to the report, this market was valued at almost $6.5 billion at the wholesale level in 2008 and $11 billion in 2013. BCC Research projects the market to grow to $13.4 billion by 2018, and register a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of4% from 2013 to 2018.



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  • Gain an overview of the market for lithium batteries and materials.
  • Analyze market trends, with data from 2012, estimates for 2013, and projection of compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period 2013 to 2018.
  • Examine details about the six commercial and developmental lithium battery types, nearly 30 commercialized electrode couples, and more than 1,000 specific designs.
  • Review coverage of the global primary and secondary markets that provides the basis for a detailed analysis of lithium battery materials technology.
  • Identify the following sectors in the lithium batteries market: portable products, medical products, implantable, not implantable, stationary applications, military/aerospace, and automotive and motive power; and in materials, electrode materials and active elements, lithium battery electrolytes, and battery separators.
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Global photonics crystals market to reach $20.4 billion by 2017


Similar to how semiconductor crystals impact the flow of electrons, photonic crystals manipulate the motion of photons and can be utilized across a range of component applications, including LEDs, solar and PV cells, displays, biosensors, image sensors, optical fibers, discrete and integrated optical components, as well as lasers and supercontinuum sources. Despite downward revisions from previous market estimates, photonic crystals are positioned for tremendous near-term potential. This growth is being shaped primarily by growing consumer demand across a range of industries and a steadily improving global economy.

BCC Research provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for components and modules using photonic crystals through its report Global Markets and Technologies for Photonic Crystals. According to the report, this market was valued at nearly $3.5 billion in 2011 and $4.8 billion for 2012. BCC Research projects the market to grow to $20.4 billion by 2017, and register a five-year compound annual growth rate of 33.1% from 2012 to 2017.

Use this report to:
  • Gain an overview of the global market for components and modules using photonic crystals.
  • Analyze global market trends, with data from 2010 through 2012, and projections of CAGRs through 2017.
  • Evaluate forecasts of the market sizes for the following: Photonic crystal-enabled components and modules such as LEDs, solar and PV cells, displays, biosensors, image sensors, optical fibers, discrete and integrated optical components as well as lasers and supercontinuum sources.
  • Assess the technology and commercial promise of photonic crystals across applications and domains.
  • Examine the major stakeholder classes engaged in photonic crystal commercialization and the activities of key players in this domain.
  • Review comprehensive company profiles of major players in the industry.
 

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Monday, February 17, 2014

Global markets for seawater and brackish water desalination plants to reach $7.2 billion by 2018



Growing populations, increasing demand for water, and diminishing freshwater sources as a result of environmental degradation and drought have created shortages of water across the world. With desalination, brackish water and seawater represent a new and potentially unlimited supply of high-quality water. The ongoing water shortage crisis, increased research and development (R&D) spending, and parallel cost reductions in desalination processes will drive this market for the foreseeable future.

BCC Research provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for seawater and brackish water desalination plants through its report Seawater and Brackish Water Desalination. According to the report, this market is estimated at $4.1 billion in 2013. BCC Research projects the market to reach $7.2 billion in 2018, and register a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.9% for the period 2013 to 2018.

Use this report to:
  • Gain an overview of the global market for seawater and brackish water desalination.
  • Analyze global market trends, with data from 2010 and 2012, estimates for 2013, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2018.
  • Assess descriptions of various desalination methods, including multistage flash distillation, multi-effect distillation, vapor compression, reverse osmosis, and nanofiltration.
  • Discuss novel desalination methods, including freezing, gas hydrate formation, membrane distillation, and capacitive deionization.
  • Examine the global seawater and brackish water desalination plants industry, both from a market and application perspective.
  • Review profiles of major and minor companies working on desalination plants.



 
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