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.

Methanol is a volatile, colorless, toxic, and flammable liquid. It is processed using a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide, which collectively, is called as synthesis gas or syngas. This syngas is produced by heating hydrocarbon-rich substances with metal catalysts. Usually, the hydrocarbon used is natural gas (methane). Currently, most methanol production facilities make use of coal and natural gas as hydrocarbon sources. Methanol is also made from feedstock such as fossil fuels, including natural gas and coal.

Microbiology testing involves the detection of infectious microbial agents to determine the appropriate antibiotic and dosage. Antibiotic resistance is an increasing health concern globally and this application steers the necessity for rapid and automated clinical microbiology. Hospital acquired infections are other growing application in the market.

The global influenza diagnostics market is expected to grow at a moderate pace in the forecast period. The factors that are expected to drive the market in the forecast period are:  Endemic and pandemic outburst of influenza disease  New strains and lineages in the viruses due to genetic modification will continuously challenge the market for new products  Increasing public awareness  Government policies to control the deaths due to influenza disease  Rapid technological innovations  Product approvals from regulatory authorities and product launches

LIMS automates a part of the laboratory system and can be of great importance in integrating laboratory operations like sub-processes, consolidating the results of tests, and thus speeding up the whole process of laboratory operations. LIMS can save a considerable amount of time and improve the level of data access for all stakeholders of any given project. LIMS software manages and tracks samples during testing and automates the laboratory processes. It also produces high-quality data in less time in contrast to the traditional laboratory management system.

The global probiotics market is growing at a moderate rate owing to the increasing awareness about the various health benefits associated with probiotic products among consumers. Probiotic products are known to help in curing and preventing gastrointestinal illnesses such as irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and diarrhea. They are also used in functional foods such as dairy products to help in digestion, reduce cholesterol levels, enhance brain function, and increase immunity. Furthermore, consumers are now aware of the detoxification and anti-aging properties of probiotics. They are also aware that probiotic products can improve immunity. Hence, consumers are now more exposed to information regarding probiotic products on the internet, through advertisements and other media channels.

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

Laboratory services are an important component of essential healthcare system in resource-limited countries. They play a critical role in disease control and surveillance. Laboratory services support effective healthcare by providing reliable, valid, and timely results. Proper functioning, good quality equipment, and uninterrupted supply of reagents and other lab consumables are essential for this. Lab consumables are used in research processes to measure, analyze, and verify unproven quantities, properties, and phenomena of an element or material.

The global laboratory analytical instruments market will grow steadily at a rate of 6.36% during the forecast period, primarily due to the increase in the expenditure on R&D globally, necessitating the use of laboratory analytical instruments in laboratories where research is carried out depending on the type of application. Also, Asia-Pacific (APAC), which is the fastest growing market for laboratory analytical instruments, is witnessing the quick growth of the healthcare and chemical industries, resulting in the high consumption of a wide range of market-related instruments. In addition, stringent government regulations regarding the use of quality products in the testing and manufacturing environment have also played a key role in the consistent growth of this market globally. The increase in the cost of laboratory analytical instruments is likely to be a major impediment in terms of sales. The high cost of some of the laboratory analytical instruments and the need for continuous maintenance are hampering the growth

The global IONM market is growing steadily and is expected to post a CAGR of 8.92% during the forecast period. The US was the leading revenue contributor in the market in 2016, accounting for the highest per capita healthcare expenditure.