Automotive camera modules are devices that are installed in the front, rear, and side of the automobiles to provide maximum information about the surroundings and help in preventing and minimizing the impact of accidents, in turn protecting both passengers and pedestrians. These camera modules warn the driver by providing a clear image of the rear and side blind zones, consequently improving the comfort of drivers by reducing their workload.

Increasing demand for machine-to-machine (M2M) data communication and growing adoption of satellite communication for disaster management are contributing to the growth of the M2M services market.The government sector is the key market segment responsible for increased satellite M2M services market revenue, followed by the transportation sector.The presence of multiple established M2M service providers worldwide is attributed to the rapid growth of the M2M services market.Many new satellites will be launched in the coming years enhancing satellite M2M connections and services market revenue.The presence of M2M products, solutions, and services in varied application areas,such as smart homes, connected cars, connected supply chain management (SCM) in manufacturing, and connected transport and logistics is fueling the services market revenue M2M technology that provides efficient remote monitoring and controlling is one ofthe key application categories that is primarily responsible for increased market growth.In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global satellite M2M connections and services market for 2016-2020.

Several structural changes have affected the automotive industry since the past decade in the form of engine downsizing, electrification of automotive mechanism, emission regulations, connectivity, and safety. The industry is directly correlated with the economic and regulatory environment and consumer confidence.

For generations, the only way to train teenagers and young drivers to drive properly was to use scare tactics. Parents have been known to use the jail or some authority figure to put fear into the minds of impressionable teens — should they over speed, they would be hauled in by the police; drunken driving would attract fines and jail terms — the works. With the advent of PCS; however, the parents need not scare their kids anymore. They can rest assured that the PCS would take care of their young drivers on the road. Moreover, the PCS would also keep the parents informed about the driving behavior of the teen driver, and put up alerts if the young driver is about to cross (or has crossed) a pre-set boundary or speed limit.

The global rear-seat infotainment market is poised to see significant growth during the forecast period. This is due to rising demand for connectivity and in-car infotainment systems from customers in North America, Europe, and APAC.Luxury vehicles and ones aimed at families with young children will continue to have a requirement for built-in RSE systems, while the mass-market and midluxurysegment will bring in RSE systems through mirroring technologies, such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, or adapt to aftermarket fitments.Rear-seat infotainment system manufacturers are expected to invest heavily in R&D to enhance the portfolio, performance, and compatibility of their products to suit different segments of vehicles. Technologies explored include connectivity,audio-visual quality, BYOD compatibility, and additional features, such as navigation, location-based services, point-of-interest services, gamification, andconnected retail platforms.

Demand for satellite for telecom, VSAT broadband services, and Earth observation (EO) is increasing the number of new satellite launch as well as new satellite ground station equipment.Many new satellites (for example, fourth Global Xpress satellite) will be launched inthe coming years contributing to the growth of satellite broadband communication market revenue.Machine-to-machine (M2M) technology that provides efficient remote monitoring and controlling is one of the key applications category primarily responsible for increased market growth.Geo-visual analytics is improving disaster center monitoring services.The adoption of Ku-band is growing significantly. This is because of the increasing demand for broadband services among governments, media, and network users.

Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) proprietary robot controllers are specialized devices designed by robot OEMs to control and regulate industrial robots, which perform complex point-to-point process-intensive robotic operations.They also have a unique proprietary programming language that differs from one OEM brand to the other.OEM proprietary robot controllers dominated the global robot controllers market with a share of 89.45% in 2015. This was mainly due to their high suitability for process-intensive robotic applications such as welding, machining, forging, painting and dispensing in industries such as automotive, heavy machinery manufacturing,and aerospace that have high adoption of industrial robots.In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global industrial robot controllers market for 2016-2020. The report also presents the vendor landscape and a corresponding detailed analysis of the top five vendors operating in the market.

Slide rails have been an important part of the ATM hardware. They find their application in the pulling out the different mobile components of the ATM hardware components such as cash dispenser unit (CDU), cartridges, error box, deposit box, and also the front panel of the ATM. ATM slide rails come under the business head of the mechanical unit in most of the vendors as these slide rails allow an ATM’s components to have a mechanical movement. As the market for the ATMs is growing due to the revival of the economy in Europe and growth of the banking sector in emerging economies. ATM slide rails thus also find a significant demand due to the potential of the end application market of ATMs where these slide rails are used. There are more than ten different types of ATMs where these slide rails find applications. These ATMs are segmented based on the location of the ATM as well as the type of the operation.

The integration of audio video (AV) and IT will help the development of pro AV devices and services. With the expanding competitive landscape, the vendors will look for new revenue schemes like bundled services and product suites along with the pro AV products as the margin from the equipment alone is very low.Immediate need in the market is the simplification of the user interface. The front facing technology must be simplified and should be made easy-to-use.The global pro AV market is driven by large sporting events, such as the Olympics,and corporate events that use pro AV solutions as digital signage for marketing and promotional activities as well as to communicate effectively with a large audience.

HDC is a controlled downhill descending technology that allows the vehicle to descend a slope at a controlled speed. It works in tandem with ABS and traction control to manage the speed of each wheel independently to maximize the grip of each wheel to the terrain. In 1993, Bosch first introduced HDC to the industry when it designed an HDC system for Land Rover Freelander model. However, this feature was criticized by enthusiasts as the descent speed was considered too fast to be labeled as controlled descent.

Infotainment is an amalgamation of information and entertainment. In-car entertainment has evolved over the years. Conventional vehicle entertainment systems included radio, cassettes, and CDs. However, infotainment systems came into picture owing to the advances in technology and growing demand for personalized entertainment, navigation, and in-vehicle connectivity. Infotainment systems are a combination of software and hardware devices installed in automobiles that provide audio, video, and other contents. These systems are embedded with in-vehicle navigation devices, Internet and Wi-Fi-connectivity, AV systems, display screens, and telematics systems.

On an average, a hospital loses more than 15% of its assets in a year owing to fraud or misplacement of hospital supplies. In order to eliminate such losses and enhance time efficiency, hospitals are focusing on upgrading their infrastructure and incorporating radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology to keep track of their inventories. Therefore, the healthcare sector is the predominant end-user of RFID smart cabinets, accounting for 90%-95% of the revenue share in 2015.The efficient inventory management is the prime advantage of RFID smart cabinets. A number of hospitals across the world are adopting RFID smart cabinets for effective inventory management as the cabinets help increase savings, perform real-time tracking, and are less prone to errors.In terms of revenue contribution, the Americas dominated the market in 2015 due to the presence of advanced healthcare infrastructure. The majority of the revenue in this region comes from the US. APAC will register the highest CAGR of 19.47% during the forecast period due to improving healthcare infrastructure.Healthcare reforms, part of five-year plans in countries such as China and India,are focused on strengthening the healthcare infrastructure. With growing awareness about new technologies, emerging countries are adopting these advanced technologies across applications, sectors, and industries.

Defogger also known as demister or defroster is an electrical device that uses a dry heated air to clear condensed water droplets formed on vehicle windscreen during cold or wet weather conditions. They are highly useful in extremely cold regions where ice accumulation on windscreens of vehicles is a common challenge for drivers while driving. Defogger maintains a clear visibility of the road for the driver and minimizes chances of accidents, which may occur due to a blurred vision.

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