Transformers need an insulating medium to keep the temperature of the core windings in check as well as act as an arc-quenching medium. Oil is the most widely used type of insulating medium. Transformer oil is used as an insulation and arc-quenching medium in power and distribution transformers. Windings use cellulose insulation that has a strong affinity for oxygen and is immersed in transformer oil to prevent oxidation. Transformer oil is produced by the fractional distillation and subsequent processing of crude oil. It also finds application in circuit breakers and switchgears, which are traditional and use oil as the arc-quenching fluid. The global demand for renovation and expansion of the T&D network is on the rise, mostly triggered by the growing demand for electric power from almost every type of end-user, namely residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

The adoption of advanced technological innovations by vendors is contributing to the market growth of ultrasound equipment globally. For instance, Samsung developed WS80A series with Elite performance package, the first five-dimensional (5D) ultrasound equipment in the world. The product has become popular for fetus scan and women’s health, as well as assessing the fetus’ central nervous system and cardiac functioning.Extensive research in therapeutic ultrasound has led to the use of these equipment in new applications such as extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) for minimally invasive urinary tract stones propulsion and high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for prostate cancer ablation. Dornier MedTech's Dornier GEMINI for ESWL and Insightec’s Exablate system for HIFU are two popular ultrasound equipment for therapeutic purposes.The vendor focus on launching portable and compact ultrasound equipment have increased due to the growing end-user inclination toward technologically advanced,easy-to-use, and lightweight ultrasound equipment. Philips Healthcare’s Visiq, a tablet-sized interactive multi-touch ultrasound equipment with built-in Wi-Fi for data transfer to hospitals, claims to have an image resolution comparable to that of cartbased systems.The launch of point-of-care ultrasound devices has made them a part of not only emergency departments of hospitals but also of home care for patient onitoring.Signostics’ Uscan for bladder scan and Healcerion’s SONON 300C for sleep apnea monitoring are attracting end-users for home care diagnostics.

The global vacuum generators market for industrial robots will be significantly impacted by the growth dynamics in the industrial robot market as well as the developments in the overall manufacturing sector. The market is expected to witness a CAGR of 8.35% during the forecast period.

The natural gas is burnt in the combustor in the presence of compressed air. This generates high-temperature and high-pressure gas, which will eventually drive the turbine. A generator is connected to the shaft of a turbine that rotates due to the force exerted by the high-pressure gas. This, in turn, rotates the generator, which produces power.

Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) simulation is the training given to pilots to control an unmanned aircraft from control station.UAV flight simulation extends a virtual environment and replicates an exact realtime activity coupled with external factors such as turbulence, cloud, air density, and wind shear. Under such conditions, the pilot is trained to govern the flight of an UAV and operate the flight using flight controls.

In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario and the future growth prospects of the global thrombectomy devices market for 2016-2020. To decipher the market size, we consider the revenue generated from the sales of thrombectomy products provided by various vendors in the market.

The global ultrasonic aspirator market is influenced by the rising number of neurological disorders, liver surgeries, and other surgical procedures. The increase in the prevalence of neurological diseases, such as epilepsy and cerebral palsy, has contributed to the growth in the number of neurological procedures. The global ultrasonic aspirator market is dependent on neurological disorders and the growth of the neurosurgery market.The market is segmented into integrated and stand-alone ultrasonic aspirators. Standalone ultrasonic aspirators dominate the market, due to their high demand in medical facilities to aid in a wide range of surgical procedures. On the other hand, integrated devices have an added advantage of being used in combination with other devices for the treatment of a disorder.

Urinary incontinence is a medical condition where there is an involuntary leakage of urine. A urinary sling is a medical device inserted through a surgical procedure to curb the problem of urinary incontinence by controlling the urine flow.This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global urinary slings market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated from the sales of the following products.

Endoscopy is a minimally invasive (MI) medical procedure that is used for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of complications in the internal organs of the body. A neurology endoscopy device, which is a type of endoscope, is inserted into the patient's brain through a small incision. The camera or the light source at the tip of the endoscope allows the physician or medical professional to view the brain and perform complex surgeries. Neurology endoscopy devices are used to perform brain tumor, brain cancer, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and stroke-related surgeries. Brain tumor is one of the most common condition for which there is growing adoption of minimally invasive treatment. Increasing number of brain tumor cases in pediatrics and adults is driving the demand for neurology endoscopy devices in the market.

The existing pharmacological treatment options for chronic pain, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease (PD), and depression may not be effective for people at different stages of treatment. In the US alone, about 5.1 million people were diagnosed with epilepsy or seizure disorder in 2013. Though the existing options like drug therapy, physiotherapy,and surgeries are effective in treating these disorders, but they do not suit for the entire patient population. Neurostimulation is a potential alternative for individuals who do not respond to drug therapy or surgeries.In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global VNS market for 2016-2021 (base year: 2016; forecast end year: 2021).

In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario (with the base year being 2016) and the growth prospects of the global unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) payload and subsystems market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated in the overall defense market from the procurement of sensors and cameras, weaponry, radars and communication systems, and other types of UAV payload and subsystems (ground control stations [GCS] and onboard computers).However, both funded and unfunded R&D investments in the development of UAV prototypes and payload components were not considered when deriving the market size for the base and projected years.

Microbrewery equipment refers to the set of equipment used to produce craft beer. Some of the major categories of microbrewery equipment are mashing systems, cooling systems, fermentation systems, controlling systems, and cleaning systems. The average lifespan of microbrewery equipment is four years. Most of the vendors offer the equipment along with warranty and good after-sales services to gain customers' trust and increase their credibility.

There is a growing demand for high-speed automatic cars, and in the last few decades, the demand for automatic cars have surpassed manual cars. Popularity for 8-, 9-, and 10-speed automatic transmission cars is also increasing.Ford Motors and General Motors have collaborated on 10-speed automatic transmissions for front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive applications in SUVs, cars,and trucks. Hyundai Motors is also launching its 10-speed transmission for luxury models for Kia and Hyundai. Volkswagen is developing a 10-speed dual-clutch transmission to reduce fuel consumption.

The global lock market covers the safety and security aspects of residential, commercial, and industrial spaces. Locks are offered in mechanical and electronical forms. The global lock market has been witnessing growth across regions due to increasing awareness about high-tech security systems among various end-users. Also, the deployment of smart solutions in developed and developing economies is driving the growth of the global lock market. Increasing security concerns across regions is driving the need for the installation of high-security locking systems in residential and commercial spaces. With the changing technology, vendors offer locks with highly sophisticated security systems. Electronic locking systems are high-tech offerings. Electronic locks are loaded with high-tech features that are integrated electronically to create smart systems.

2017年1~6月，制造业完成投资额86809.37亿元，同比增长5.5%。从占比看，机械工业占制造业比重 27.05%。从机械工业 146 个小类涉及的国民经济十个大类投资额完成情况看，位居前列的依然是：汽车制造业、通用设备制造业、专用设备制造业和电气机械和器材制造业四个大类，分别达到6075.98亿元、 5866.40亿元、4503.01 亿元和3900.75亿元，占机械行业投资额比重均超过 10%，分别为 25.88%、24.98%、19.18%和 16.61%。

本周中信机械指数变动幅度为 3.59%，同期沪深 300 指数变动为 2.12%，中信机械指数跑赢了沪深 300 指数 1.47 个百分点，在 29 个行业大类中位列第五位。 

2017 年一季度机械板块整体盈利情况大幅改善，受益于基建投资的增长，工程机械板块表现较好；传统设备企业仍在积极转型外延扩张，高端装备与技术创新仍然是行业的主要驱动力。

2017 年 7 月 30 日，为庆祝建军 90 周年，习近平总书记在朱日和训练基地检阅中国人民解放军。本次阅兵集中映射出新时期下人民军队实战化、信息化、模块化、机动化四大特点。