Public safety operations involve communicating correct information to the public about an incident at the right time. This can be achieved by using mobile broadband technology. Public safety mobile broadband is the introduction of next-generation wireless broadband technology in mission-critical field applications, equipping people with the best real-time data, video, voice or other forms of tactical communication.

The demand for plastic pallets will grow at a CAGR of 7.12% during the forecast period. Plastic pallets are easy to clean, as a result of which they are extensively used in food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries, where contamination must be minimized. Plastic pallets are designed to last for years and are resistant to damage during normal and heavy use. In addition, their recyclable properties attract consumers who implement environmental friendly operations. APAC is the fastest growing market for plastic pallets, with countries like China and Japan showing 9% growth rate. The demand for plastic pallets is primarily from the pharmaceutical, grocery and frozen retail industries to avoid pest and mold infestations that arise from wooden pallets. Plastic pallets are more durable than wooden pallets. The average plastic pallets life ranges from 50 to 500 trips depending upon the size and type, whereas wooden pallets last for only 10 to 50 trips. Wooden pallets get damaged easily, which results in constant maintenance and repair. This has led the automotive industry to switch from wooden pallets to plastic pallets as swift movements and heavy load capacity lead to damage. The demand for plastic pallets from the end users have increased from 25% in 2014 to 39% in 2016, with cleanliness and safety being the primary criteria for purchase. The purchase of plastic pallets increased by more than 10% compared to that of wooden pallets.

Pet owners treat their pets as family members and pamper them with a variety of pet food; this is directly contributing to an increase in the sales of pet care products. Pet owners have also started preferring healthy and natural food products for their pets. Therefore, pet food manufacturers are focusing on formulating pet food products with new ingredients to provide better nutrition. For instance, in the dry pet food segment, in 2014, Colgate-Palmolive introduced a new product called Hill’s Science Diet Adult Oral Care. This product is formulated with fiber content to provide protection from plaque and tartar build in adult dogs.

Off-grid power generation systems are generally used when there are capital limitations or the physical landscape makes it tough to have a grid connection. Off-grid energy storage systems are used in localities that are far away from populated areas or cities and not connected to any electricity grid. In these regions, despite the presence of independent power supply providers, electricity is not available 24/7 to consumers. This creates a demand for energy storage systems that aid in storing electricity for future use during power outages.

Material handling equipment refers to a range of products that aid transportation and storage of material. The equipment enhances the operational efficiency and the workflow in manufacturing, streamlines supply chain distribution channel, and manages warehouse operations for optimum utilization. The equipment provides an accurate, process efficient, and cost-effective method for swift movements of goods across and organization. The market is divided based on functionality and geography. The global material handling equipment market was valued at $120.26 billion in 2015 is likely to grow at a CAGR of more than 6.56% during the forecast period.

The concept of reference laboratory is a recent phenomenon. Reference laboratories are private as well as commercial facilities that usually perform specialty and highvolume testing routinely. Physicians' offices, clinics, hospitals, government agencies, insurance companies, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology companies outsource most of their specialty tests to reference laboratories. Though mid- and large-sized hospitals perform most of the tests at their in-house laboratories but approach reference laboratories for specialized tests that usually require specialized equipment.

The global bone-anchored hearing aids market is a niche segment of the global hearing aids market and accounted for a market share of 2.47% in 2015. The global bone-anchored hearing aids market is expected to see a stronger substantial growth compared with other hearing aids in the market. The factors such as sound quality, less expensive than its alternative (cochlear implant), low maintenance cost, better comfort, and reduced ear infection will encourage customers to opt bone-anchored hearing aids over other hearing aids available in the market.

The automotive immobilizer, also known as engine immobilizer, is a vehicle anti-theft system. It is embedded into the engine ECU. It allows the engine to start only with the vehicle's authorized key. The transponder chip in the vehicle key stores the digital security code or password. The code stored in the key and the one stored in the vehicle unit should match for the ECU to allow engine ignition. Once matched, the immobilizer sends a signal to the engine management system to activate the engine.

The evolution of smart homes resulted in the installation of integrated and centralized control systems in homes that include: Environmental control systems (air conditioning, heating, and ventilation) Household appliances (washing machines, refrigerators, freezers, and microwaves) Consumer electronics (TV, gaming consoles, and audio-video equipment) Building components (windows and doors) In a connected home, these systems are connected to a computer, tablet, or a smartphone through a wired or a wireless network to enhance remote accessibility. Ubiquitous homes understand the requirements of occupants based on their lifestyle and behavior, and, hence, respond in a particular manner.

Residential security systems operate on the concept of fortifying entry points of a home with sensors that interconnect with a control panel installed in a suitable location inside the home. These sensors are usually positioned on doors as well as easily accessible windows, especially at ground level. Open spaces inside of homes are usually secured with motion sensors.