The rupture disc market is in its mature stage, leading to slow growth during the forecast period. Replacement demand from the developed regions such as Europe and North America coupled with new industrial and economic developments in emerging countries such as India and China will account for the majority of the demand during the forecast period.Rupture discs in combination with relief valves will account for major gains in the market share during the forecast period. Reduced process leakage, increased maintenance intervals, and extended valve life are the key advantages of using rupture discs with relief valves that result in cost benefits to end-users.This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global rupture disc market for the period 2016-2020. The market size has been estimated by considering the demand for rupture discs from various end-user segments. The average price of various types of rupture discs has also been considered. Forecasting is based on the projected new and replacement demand for rupture discs worldwideand the unit price estimations during the forecast period.

5-axis Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) machining had already made a significant difference in the metal processing industry by reducing the cycle time,increasing efficiency, and decreasing the wastage of material. With an everincreasing demand from end-user industries, the 6-axis CNC machine has been introduced. This innovation is expected to redefine machining operations. Reduced CAPEX spending by manufacturers has compelled industries to scout for low-cost options. This trend has contributed to the easy reach of refurbished machines for consumers. In addition, the rising demand for these machines is attributed to their cost differential of 50%-75%. This, coupled with the highly fragmented industry scenario, has provided a threat to established players with a possibility of subdued sales. Low-cost manufacturing opportunities in APAC have compelled manufacturers across all industries to move their manufacturing bases to this region. Rising automotive production in Thailand and initiatives such as Make in India have made this region the focal point of global manufacturing. Therefore, Technavio expects this region to lead in the manufacturing market, and in turn, prove to be a major market for sheet metal equipment.

Aluminum powder is a fine granular powder usually made of spherical or spindleshaped aluminum particles. It is widely produced by atomization of pure molten aluminum metal that is converted into fine droplets, solidified, collected and used for various applications. Aluminum flakes are derived from aluminum powder by the dry ball milling process. Aluminum flakes are typically irregular in shape under microscopic examination. Aluminum paste is made from aluminum powder or milled flake powder by the wet ball milling process using solvents, such as isopropyl alcohol, ethyl acetate, and xylene.

Aluminum foils are produced by continuous casting and cold rolling of aluminum sheets. They are prepared in thin metal leaves and can be used to wrap around any product for packaging. They act as a major barrier to bacteria, oxygen, and moisture. These are used in the pharmaceutical and food and beverage sectors.

对于基本金属，我们认为短期国内需求依然维持景气。一月社融及工程机械销售数据等均显示基建投资依然保持较快增长，按揭贷款数据继续维持高位表明地产销售回落或好于预期，因此一季度基本金属需求总体较乐观，全年来看相对平稳。