Since the last decade, technological innovations have fueled a revolution in global military affairs. With the increase in the global arms trade, the potent warfare capabilities of a number of countries have increased invariably. Some countries, such as China, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the US are boosting their indigenous capabilities to develop advanced military exoskeleton systems for better protection and enhancement of combat capabilities. These wearables/systems are integrated with artillery, armor, health monitoring and communication systems, computers, and night vision equipment, which enhance the agility and performance of the armed troops.

Machine tools are used to cut and shape metals and other materials based on product specifications. These tools are used for the effective manufacturing of critical components with utmost ease and accuracy. Based on the mode of operation, machine tools can either be conventional or numerically controlled. Machine tools include products such as machining centers, turning machines, and grinding machines. All machine tools consist of a common component known as workholding, which is used to fix the workpiece while machining it. Workholding types may range from simple clamps to custom-built complex fixtures. Some of the commonly used workholdings are chucks, vises and rotary tables.

The global ULT freezers market is growing moderately at a rate of 3.08%, which can be attributed to increased investments in R&D. Also, the market is driven by the expansion of end-user segments such as biobanks, hospitals and diagnostic centers, and others that use cold storage solutions such as ULT freezers to store a broad range of specimens and products such as tissue organs and pharmaceuticals under different low temperatures. The growth and expansion of research facilities in sectors such as life sciences and biomedical are propelling the market growth as ULT freezers are a critical part of storage and preservation in these fields. ULT freezers are also used by pharmaceutical companies in the drug discovery and clinical testing processes. Thus, with the global pharmaceutical industry rebounding, the demand for ULT freezers is likely to rise with it.

Thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) regulate the flow of water through the radiator by sensing the air temperature around them. They are used to control air temperature in zoned spaces. In a central heating system, TRVs provide an easy and cheap way of controlling temperature of different zones in residential and commercial buildings. The proper use of TRVs can help reduce energy consumption in a building by preventing unnecessary overheating of a zonal space.

Geothermal heat pump systems consist of the heat pump unit, the ground heat exchanger, and the air delivery system (ductwork). The heat exchanger has a system of pipes called a loop, which is buried in the ground near the building. Fluid will circulate within the heat exchanger system. The pump exchanger either takes the heat from the building and transfers it to the ground or absorbs the heat from the ground and uses it to warm the house. The main advantage of geothermal heat pumps is that they use the stable underground temperature to increase the efficiency and decrease the operational cost of the cooling and heating systems.

The healthcare sector is one among the largest and fastest-growing sectors worldwide. It includes industries and sub-industries that provide healthcare services to customers such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, equipment, and medical facilities. The medical device industry is among the largest industries in the healthcare sector. Medical device companies can be categorized into pure-plays, non-healthcare businesses, and drugdevice businesses. The manufacturers in the industry produce healthcare equipment and medical devices such as drug delivery systems, orthopedic devices, and diagnostic equipment. These devices are used by medical practitioners in hospitals and nursing homes for treating patients. For instance, Medtronic is a medical equipment company that manufactures devices used for surgical procedures.

According to a NHS report of July 2015, eight out of ten women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK and survive for minimum five years post diagnosis. Lumpectomy, a type of breast-conserving therapy for treating breast cancer, has emerged in the European market, owing to the presence of innovative technologies. Intraoperative surgical margin, sentinel lymph node biopsy assessment systems, and surgical tools are some of the technical devices used in the treatment of lumpectomy.

An accumulator is a pressure storage reservoir, which can store a specific amount of fluid that is under pressure. This fluid is later released to perform a specific operation in the hydraulic system. Accumulators perform the following functions

Laboratory glassware and plasticware products are a variety of equipment used by research and clinical laboratories across industries for scientific experiments. There are many types of glassware and plasticware products used in laboratories that are classified in terms of their uses and applications in the research process. The glassware products have been dominating the market for the last few decades but this trend is changing with the rising adoption of plasticware products. The glassware products were preferred by many end-users and were used because glass is transparent, thereby making the contents and the reactions clearly visible. However, because chemical substances and solvents need to be heated, cooled, and mixed, ordinary glass is not always adequate for laboratory work. For these reasons, the borosilicate glass is used instead of the ordinary glass. The other specifications of borosilicate are

Ultrasonic metal welding process is a widely used industrial technique that uses highfrequency ultrasonic vibrations. The vibrations are locally applied to the metals to create a solid-state of the weld between two metals. Ultrasonic metal welding process is used in industries where thermal conductive materials need to be welded.

2013 年之后，光伏标杆上网电价多次下调，2016 年三类地区上网电价下调幅度最高达到 18.5%，而“自发自用”分布式度电补贴自 2013 年一直维持 0.42 元/kWh。