Plasma cutting is a process that is used to cut conducting materials. This process is used predominantly in the steel industry. A plasma arc is generated inside the plasma torch. Based on the metal and the desired quality levels, gases such as nitrogen, argon, compressed air, and argon and hydrogen (65%+35%) are used as plasma gas. This cutting method is most widely used to cut aluminum, thick stainless steel, copper, and other alloys of steel. Even for ferrous materials like mild steel, the quality of cutting achieved through this method is sharp and highly economical. This cutting technology is gradually substituting the traditional oxy-fuel cutting for materials with thicknesses in the range of 0.5-50 mm.

The report covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global paleo food market for 2017-2021. The global packaged food market, the parent market of paleo food market was estimated at $3.03 trillion in 2016 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.71% over the period 2016-2021. To calculate the market size, the report considers the production and retail sales of paleo food products in the key geographical regions which are as follows

The oil and gas industry is one of the biggest industries worldwide. Crude oil and natural gas are found in rock formations in the earth's crust. The depths at which oil and gas reservoirs occur can vary from a few feet to more than 40,000 feet. The extraction of these valuable petroleum resources achieved by drilling through the surface to the depths where these resources occur. The activities involved in the extraction, transportation, and processing of the oil and gas resources are divided into the following segments:

Pulp is primarily used for the production of paper. The demand for pulp is closely linked to the global industrial production and GDP growth of countries. Post the global economic recession of 2008 that resulted in a drop in industrial production, the consumption of paper declined, thereby leading to a decline in the demand for pulp. However, the global pulp market has been posting steady growth since 2012, with recovery in demand from markets such as Europe, which was affected by the recession of 2009 and the following Euro debt crisis.

The adoption of innovative technologies for enhancing efficiency, travel experience, and safety is one of the major trends in the transportation sector. Various transportation applications such as intelligent vehicles, highway automation, and collision warning and avoidance systems have been installed in vehicles to ensure the safety of passengers. Technologies such as Cloud and geo-location, Internet of Things (IoT), vehicle telematics, biometrics, and analytics are being implemented in several transportation systems worldwide.

Satellite transponders receive electromagnetic or radiofrequency signals from the Earth, amplify these, and send them back to the Earth. These are important elements in communication satellites and receive signals with the help of frequency changers. A satellite consists of a number of transponders, which are used to receive a specified band of frequencies. A typical transponder provides a capacity of 36 MHz, which is the requisite for broadcasting an analog channel.

The global supply chain and distribution management system is witnessing structural reforms to reduce the complexities in the supply chain management (SCM) systems. The international trade patterns are changing due to globalization, which has compelled organizations to revamp their distribution systems. The supply chain network involves transferring goods from suppliers to manufacturers and distributing finished goods from the warehouses of distributors to consumers. The network is becoming complex due to the increasing globalization and business expansions. Complexities in supply chain networks arise due to an increase in the number of suppliers, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers who supply finished goods to consumers.

Succinic acid is also known as butanedioic acid, 1,2-ethanedicarboxylic acid, and amber acid. Succinic acid is conventionally manufactured by the catalytic hydrogenation of maleic anhydride. It can also be manufactured using either petroleum feedstock or bio-based feedstock. The diminishing supplies of oil and gas have forced manufacturers to look for alternative sources of manufacturing succinic acid. The biobased method is the way toward manufacturing using sustainable and renewable resources. The ease of production of succinic acid through the bio-based route is one of the key factors driving its acceptance across the industry.

Smartphones have become a basic necessity and an integral part of the lives of almost all individuals worldwide. A smartphone is a mobile phone that functions like a computer. It typically has a touchscreen interface, Internet access, and an OS that can run application software or apps that are integrated with other devices and sensors to provide users information on a real-time basis. Smartphones can be used to perform applications, including making calls, instant messaging, taking pictures and videos, browsing the Internet, carrying out financial transactions, creating presentations, and analyzing data. Almost 10 years ago, performing these functions without a computer were considered impossible.

Rugged smartphones are designed in such a way that they can withstand shock, dust, rain, cold, high temperature, and many other demanding environments. The only difference between rugged smartphones and standard smartphones is the toughness. In order to be classified as rugged, a smartphone has to undergo a series of tests. Rugged smartphones are designed for niche markets like the military, law enforcement, oil and gas extraction rigs, and many other markets where the environment is demanding. Now, the rugged smartphones manufacturers are planning for commercialization, and growth can be expected in the global rugged smartphone market if they are successful in commercializing these rugged smartphones.