Sterilized packaging by plastic materials accounted for 63.09% in 2015. The plastics mainly used for sterilized packaging are polyethylene terephthalate (PET),polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), and high impact polystyrene (HIPS).Polyvinyl chloride accounted for 40% of the total plastic materials used for sterilized packaging in 2015, and PET accounted for 36%.Sterilized packaging products made of PVC have passed critical toxicology,biological, and physiological testing. Use of PVC in pharmaceutical packaging cuts

down costs for manufacturers by 40%-50% compared with other forms of plastics.The sterilized packaging market in North America is set to grow during the forecast period due to rise in the healthcare industry. The US healthcare industry accounted for $3 trillion in 2015. A major function of the healthcare industry is packaging. The healthcare industry in North America was valued at $26.23 billion in 2015 and is expected to reach $34.44 billion in 2020, growing at a CAGR of 5.6%.The market for sterilized packaging in Asia-Pacific (APAC) will be driven by the growth in the drug-device combination product market in APAC, which is estimated to grow at CAGR of 7.51% during the forecast period.

In recent years, paddle boards, the most important equipment for stand up paddle (SUP) boarding, have witnessed a transformation from traditional paddle boards to inflatable SUP boards (I-SUPs). This technology helps make the sports much more convenient and hassle-free, which is accessible to the majority of the populace.Currently, SUP boarding as a universal game is witnessing adoption in many regions. This growth not only comes in the form of revenue, but also in terms of participation, competitions, and leagues. Many professional leagues are getting established in European countries. For instance, the European Stand Up Paddle (EuroSUP) Championships 2016, was held in France in June, was the first ever SUP championships to be held in the region.The global SUP board market is expected to post a CAGR of 15.05% by revenue during the forecast period. In past few years, various water sports at large have witnessed government support in many countries in an attempt to increase the revenue generated from the tourism industry. This step is anticipated to aid in the expansion of the market over the next five years.

The global emergency light sticks market is driven by a growing demand from the military and law enforcement sectors. Outdoor recreation is another key end-user segment that demands emergency light sticks for various activities. Strong demand in countries in North America and Europe will contribute significantly to market growth.

Gamification is the process of implementing game mechanics into non-gaming contexts to drive user engagement and to enhance problem-solving. Points, badges, leaderboards, challenges, and rewards are some examples of game mechanics. Gamification does not create real games but uses game techniques to engage students in comprehensive learning mechanisms.

Deep learning is the subset of machine learning and a method of training a system by itself. Machine learning is a software or technique that improves the performance of the system over time when determined against a specified task. It stems from artificial neural networks (ANNs). A neural network is a massively parallel distributed mainframe made up of simple processing units and has a natural tendency for storing observed knowledge and making it available to the user. The following diagram shows the subsets AI to provide a clear picture of the relationship between deep learning and machine learning.

The global connected logistics market is experiencing significant growth. The use of advanced IT solutions such as internet of things (IoT), Big Data analytics, cloud computing, and remote temperature monitoring systems have revamped logistics services. Third-party logistics (3PL) service providers such as DHL have implemented advanced IT solutions for their connected logistics solutions.Cloud-based software solutions have been widely adopted by the logistics service providers. In 2015, the cloud-based software solutions grew by an approximate 34% in the logistics market. Software solutions that reduce the cost of the supply chain systems gathered traction in the market. Smart connected devices, smart sensors, the radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, and other advanced wireless technologies registered high demand in 2015.

The paperboard packaging market is making rapid strides in the global packaging market. The major consumers of paperboard packaging are distributed across various industries, including the chemicals, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, and other industries. Paperboard products are preferred because of the non-reactive nature of paper, and paperboard protects the products enclosed in it from getting damaged. Paper, timber, pulp, and other similar forest materials, which can be easily recycled, are used as basic raw materials in paper packaging. Paper and paperboard packaging materials are also used for blocking, bracing, cushioning, and preserving products.

The lifestyle of working class population worldwide is increasingly becoming hectic and fast-paced. These conditions have created a demand for devices and services that will enable people to do their daily chores faster. This trend has, among other things, created a demand for commercial on-demand laundry services and increased the demand for commercial laundry washing machines globally; laundromats, on-demand laundry services, and other commercial laundry services are in high demand among because of an increase in disposable income and rise in dual-income families.

Over the past decade, the automotive industry has been undergoing structural changes in terms of electrification of automotive mechanism, engine downsizing, emission regulations, enhancing safety features, and vehicle connectivity to produce vehicles that are safer and more efficient. Despite significant progress made in terms of safety, on-road accidents and collision rates remain high. This has led to the R&D of some of the most advanced life-saving systems and technologies such as driver state monitoring systems in the automotive industry.

While driving a vehicle, braking is a mandatory operation that is needed to control the vehicle. Whenever an emergency road situation is encountered, braking is one of the foremost and primary operations that the driver needs to perform. How soon the vehicle can be stopped or how soon it responds to the application of the brakes will depend on the intensity of the pressure applied on the brakes. Mere pressing of the brake pedals may not prevent the entire accident. This is so because, as in many cases, the driver may not press the brakes hard enough to stop the vehicle or even not brake at all as in some cases. There are different road-side driving conditions such as off-highway conditions, city traffic among others that have led to the evolution of the different automotive braking systems. This has led to the development of anti-lock braking systems, autonomous braking systems, and advanced emergency braking systems among others.