Energy storage systems (ESS) are used to store surplus electricity that can be utilized during power shortages, blackouts, and peak hours of demand. Energy stored using batteries or other storage systems is useful when the amount of electricity generated exceeds demand. This surplus electricity is supplied to customers when demand exceeds generation. Advanced ESS help power producers negate the intermittent nature of renewables by providing smoothing and supply shift for renewable energy sources. Thermal storage, batteries, compressed air energy storage (CAES), molten salt, and flywheels are some advanced and effective energy storage technologies.

Load banks offer one of the most flexible ways to validate critical power systems and components. Load bank testing of power systems includes validating the operational conditions and output of electrical power systems such as generators, gas turbines, transformers, HVAC systems, UPS, batteries, and relays in various industries like oil and gas, power, healthcare, marine and defense, and telecom. It is also very effective in reducing wet stacking problems, removal of carbon build-up on piston rings, and periodic exercising of stand-by engine generator sets.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) packaging is used for devices or products to prevent them from being damaged by ESD. ESD is the sudden flow of electricity between two electrically charged objects. This flow of electricity may result in the damage of devices. The charge can be caused mainly because of the following reasons:

The process of deposition of a crystalline layer on a crystalline-based semiconductor substrate is called epitaxy. Epi wafer is formed by the deposition of epitaxial devices, which are made up of nanolayers of semiconductor crystals on the deposition tools. An epi wafer, which is a combination of different semiconductor materials and dopants, helps determine the performance of photonics and RF semiconductor components. Factors such as increased demand for electronic devices like tablets, laptops, gaming consoles, and smartphones, advances in technology, growing electronics and semiconductor industries, and superior properties of epi wafer drive the global epi wafer manufacturing market.

Hydraulic valves control the flow of fluid in a hydraulic machine; thereby, maintaining the required pressure in the system. These valves have spools that slide to different positions to control the flow of fluid. Based on application, directional valves, pressure valves, and flow valves are key types of hydraulic valves. Hydraulic control valves are designed to be stackable. Each output valve is used for a particular operation, while input valves supply fluid. Control valves have a high tolerance for pressure and the ability to prevent fluid leakage. Therefore, these valves are expensive than other parts of a hydraulic system.

The global hydraulic hose and fittings market is expected to grow at a steady pace during the forecast period. In 2016, the application of hydraulic hose and fittings in the construction equipment, among the end-users, accounted for the major share of the global market with 31.59% share. Construction machinery like cranes, mini excavators, construction excavators, backhoe loaders, wheel loaders, motor graders, and other general machinery contributed significantly to the growth of the market. The growing emphasis on infrastructure development is going to drive the global market for hydraulic hose and fittings. This will pertain to the demand of new construction equipment and replacement of the old equipment.

The global biscuit market is growing at a moderate rate (4.32%) owing to factors like rising urbanization, demand for convenience foods, increasing disposable income, and busy lifestyles. As the consumers are becoming increasingly concerned about ingredients and health benefits, many players in the market are emphasizing on factors like low sugar and lowcalorie content to develop health and wellness biscuits. Many players are also introducing organic products, eliminating artificial flavors and preservatives, highfructose corn syrups (HFCS), and other such unhealthy ingredients.

The manufacturing industry has witnessed radical changes in processes that are used to manufacture products. Earlier, goods were produced with bare hands. Subsequently, with advances in technology, machines were used to produce goods. This shift in production techniques is termed as the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution has its roots in England, where it began in the 18th century and spread beyond national boundaries to neighboring countries such as Germany and France. By the second half of the 18th century, the revolution spread to the US.

Recreation and sports industries are booming, leading to a demand to fill diversified roles including media relations, advertising and sales promotion, marketing, financial management, facilities planning, and administration. The sports industry is booming with opportunities in all areas such as sports marketing and sponsorship, sports media (traditional and social media), and sports facilities. Investments are being made in the sports industry for enhancing the end-user’s performance, scheduling, online registration, and quick access to information about members of the clubs and leagues.

Soft tissue repair market consists of cell therapy-based products, tissue scaffolds, and soft tissue fixation devices and accessories. Cell therapy and tissue scaffold products are developed through bioengineering, which requires extensive funding to conduct R&D and clinical trials. Hence, support from the governments in developed countries will encourage various large and small companies to develop novel technology.