We have estimated the amino acids industry by segmenting the market on four levels. We have split the amino acids market based on the source, products, application, and region. North America amino acids market includes the U.S. Asia Pacific amino acids includes China, India, and Japan. European amino acids market includes Germany, France, and the UK. Regional segment also includes Central & South America and Middle East & Africa. Source segment includes plant-based and animal-based amino acids. Amino acid application segment includes animal feed, food & dietary supplements, and pharmaceuticals. Animal feed application is further divided into swine, poultry, cattle and others.

The report presents the analysis of the global actuators and valves market based on type, application, and geography. Based on type, the market is bifurcated into actuators types and valve types. Electric actuators are more preferred type of actuators and the largest revenue contributor as it is fast and performs well in harsh conditions such as in high pressure and temperature. The global actuators and valves market is further analyzed by several valve types such as quarter-turn valves, multi-turn valves, and control valves. Various applications of actuators and valves are in oil & gas, paper & pulp, mining, water & wastewater, food & beverages, energy & power, automotive and others (chemical, iron & steel, and construction) sector. Moreover, the market report provides a brief analysis based on its distribution across geographical regions including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

The study on flexible packaging market has been segmented based on raw material, application, and region in terms of volume (kilo tons) and revenue (USD million) over a forecast period of seven years between 2015 and 2022. In terms of raw material, flexible packaging market has been divided into three major segments including paper, aluminum foil, bioplastics and plastics. The plastic segment includes PVC and PE wherein bioplastics include PLA. In terms of application, the market is divided into four major segments including food & beverages, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and others. The others segment includes pet food and tobacco.

The report comprises of the study of the world micro-irrigation systems market that focuses on the type of micro-irrigation systems. The report incorporates the study of micro-irrigation systems, focusing on the various growth prospects and restraints in the market. The study highlights Porter’s Five Forces analysis for the market that comprises of the impact of suppliers, competitors, new entrants, substitutes, and buyers on the market. The study also depicts the value chain analysis for the microirrigation systems market.

The intraocular lens market is highly competitive; thus, key players need to upgrade their products to up to date with the latest technologies. Hence, product development (product launch & approval) is the key developmental strategy adopted by major players to sustain the competitive environment. These players focus on new product launches & approvals to commercialize their products with new advanced features, thus offering innovations in this market. In this regard, in October 2015, Alcon received FDA approval for AcrySof IQ Aspheric IOL with the UltraSertTM Pre-loaded Delivery System for patients undergoing cataract surgery. Moreover, new product launches facilitate companies to increase their market share to survive the competitive intraocular lens market. For instance, in May 2017, STAAR Surgical received CE approval for the commercial distribution of EVO+ Visian ICL with Aspheric (EDOF) Optic in Europe. This product approval helped the company to expand its portfolio for the treatment of hyperopia and myopia between +3.0 diopters and −18.0 diopters.

The metal injection molding market was valued at USD 2,162.6 million in 2015 and is expected to reach USD 6,522.4 million by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 11.9% from 2016 to 2025. The metal injection molding technique is preferred as it can manufacture a large quantity of components with accurate mechanical properties at a low cost. The process avoids expensive secondary operations, maintains high product tolerance levels, and provides excellent surface finishes.

Metal finishing chemicals market has been segmented based on product, process, application and region. Key product segments include plating chemicals, cleaning chemicals, conversion coatings and other products (proprietary chemicals, sprays). Metal finishing chemicals are used to impart surface properties including chemical resistance, corrosion resistance, reflectivity & appearance, hardness, electrical conductivity, tarnish resistance and electrical & wear resistance.

Growing population in Asian countries such as China, India and others are increasing need for better infrastructure such as houses, schools, hospitals, stadiums, government buildings, airports and other. For instance, Government of India has expected investment of INR 50 trillion for infrastructure projects, this signifies the upcoming demand for construction machinery in the country. The Indian government also has launched many plans for infrastructure development such as “Bharatmala scheme” which includes provision for improving road network throughout country.

The study on advanced energy storage systems has been segmented based on technology and regions in terms of capacity (MW) and revenue (USD million) for a forecast period of seven years between 2015 and 2022. In terms of technology, advanced energy storage systems market has been divided into five major segments which include batteries, flywheel, thermal, molten salt, and compressed air. The study has been segmented into five key regions, viz., North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa (MEA).

The four stages of the polymer coated fabrics market value chain include procuring raw materials, manufacturing coated fabrics, applying PVC and PU coating, and application in various end-use industries such as automotive, protective clothing, and furniture & seating. Major raw material providers, such as Solvay and Inovyn, offer a wide variety of PVC and PU polymer grades and additives for manufacturing coating materials. Different technologies such as spray coating, dip coating, extrusion or calendaring are used to improve the core properties of fabrics.