The demand for more energy-efficient dryers (for fruits, vegetables, nuts, and herbs) that can handle a variable load, are multi-purpose, automated, smart, and integrated with multi-functionality like peeling, grating, or cutting, is increasing. Additionally, for drying heat-sensitive raw materials, the focus is shifting from freeze-drying to more economical technologies. To achieve this, players operating in this space are coming up with hybrid or combination technologies that can help reduce cycle time and increase energy efficiency, while still maintaining a high quality of the dried products. However, the industry is highly fragmented with the top five players comprising less than 10% of the market share globally in terms of value, and they compete on the basis of technological innovation and advancements. Players leverage highly on their distribution network, contract relationships, and location advantage to supply heavy and large equipment. Players continue to look for more avenues and additional revenue streams to remain profitable in the market.

Lubricants play a vital role in sectors such as automotive, manufacturing, aviation, and marine. They are used in both new and old machines and equipment to reduce friction, which increases with time because of wear and tear of surfaces. Manufacturers are focusing on methods to improve efficiency and effectiveness of lubricants as it will reduce the maintenance cost of machines and equipment and increase their lifespan.

Benefits associated with having a heliport or helipad nearby are significant, especially when it comes to emergency situations and supporting offshore activities. Also, the presence of heliports improves the economic condition of the state/region by facilitating air tourism. These functionalities are carrying out a major change in the overall growth dynamics of the global market for heliports. Though the sector is still in its nascent stages of development, the possibilities of reduced noise levels from helicopters, safer landing and take-off with effectual lighting technologies, and floating helipads are changing the way people look at heliports and can result in worldwide acceptance and growth of the heliports market.

SCADA connects multiple systems to one centralized operation and enables control from a remote location. The technology is mainly used for data acquisition, communications, control, and infrastructure management in an industrial set-up. Companies are shifting to cloud-based SCADA to overcome issues related to the hardware layer of IT infrastructure and maintenance, resulting in reduced end-user costs and greater flexibility. However, the implementation of SCADA and the costs incurred in switching vendors are high. This makes the existing end-users stay with the same provider and the new users cautious before implementing the system.

The global IBMS market is expected to record a high growth during the forecast period. Many buildings are expected to opt for integration of their BAS. Integrated systems aid facility managers and building personnel to effectively monitor and regulate operations using a single controller as opposed to individual and distinct controllers for automation solutions.

A rocket launcher is any weapon system that launches a rocket/missile-propelled projectile. Rocket launchers come in various sizes, shapes, and uses. Depending on the method of application, they can be classified into infantry variant rocket launchers like man-portable and large-scale variants like vehicle-mounted rocket launchers. While man-portable rocket launchers can be carried by an individual or group of individuals to the site of operation, vehicle-mounted rocket launchers are the ones that are mounted on any kind of vehicles such as aircraft, ships, trucks, tankers, and armored vehicles.

Public transportation is a subset of the national transportation infrastructure and a major component of the economy. Passenger safety, secure critical infrastructure, and customer service are of utmost importance to transit agencies. The need to secure air, sea, and surface transportation is important because of increasing intrusions and the trafficking of arms and illegal goods between different locations and countries. The safety and security of public transport is very important, as many people commute by bus or train. Post 2000, mass transit hubs and transportation centers witnessed a rise in criminal and violent activities. In addition, violent acts around the world have shown that mass transit systems are the easy targets for criminal attacks. It is seen that onethird of criminal activities worldwide target transportation and transit systems. For instance, in 2005, three bomb blasts took place on subway trains and buses during the morning rush hour in London, which killed more than 30 people.

The global furniture market is at a mature stage. Regulations from various governments in the industry are at a medium level. Manufacturers are required to comply with some mandatory regulations. Players operating in this industry invest heavily in their R&D capabilities in order to develop innovative products. The level of competition in the industry is medium. The global mattress market also has the presence of many regional and global players.

Avionics are electronic systems used in aircraft to communicate, navigate, and support various complex flight applications. They are the most expensive and critical components in a modern aircraft. Modern avionic systems also aid in improved navigation and routing, provide enhanced situational awareness to pilots, and improve the air traffic management (ATM) process. There is an increasing demand for advanced high-performance avionics in the military sector.

Military aircraft either consist of rotary-wing or fixed-wing aircraft that are used for combat missions or for the transportation of military personnel and military supplies. Many of the global military aircraft fleets are in service for decades. This aging fleet of aircraft needs to be upgraded and retrofitted with modern aircraft systems and components to extend their service life for modern combat and strategic missions.