PCR as a molecular genetics technique is used to amplify and analyze nucleic acids. It is a very precise, specific, and accurate technique that can amplify a specific DNA target from a mixture of DNA molecules. The technique is prevalently used in a broad range of applications in research and diagnosis including genetic engineering, cloning, genotyping, sequencing, and disease diagnosis.

During the 1990s the youth market were interested in other jeans styles; they turned to other fabric and styles like cargo pants, khakis, and branded sportswear. Jeans made a huge comeback on the ramp; Famous designers, including Chanel, Dior, Chloe, and Versace added new designs and styles to their collection. During 1980s jeans became a high fashion clothing. The famous fashion designers like Gucci started producing jeans. During this period, jean had lost its appeal as a worker fabric to fashionable clothing apparel.

Transparent barrier films are used for different packaging applications in the food, healthcare, consumer goods, and other industries. These films are usually made of plastic as it is lightweight, non-corrosive, and relatively cheaper than other materials, and can be molded into different shapes. The materials generally used in the manufacture of transparent barrier films are polypropylene, polyamide, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, ethylene vinyl alcohol, and polyester. Their inert nature and ability to preserve products for a long period make them a popular choice in the food industry. Transparent barrier materials in packaging laminations help prevent the permeation of water, oil, oxygen, aroma, flavor, and light for the better preservation of food products.

Visual analytics is an emerging field of analytics that involves the use of visualization, data mining, and statistics to handle massive volumes of data. This is done with the help of human judgement by means of visual representations and interaction techniques. In visual analytics, instead of limiting the analysis to predefined metrics to examine data and study relations between parameters, data analysts are increasingly incorporating analytical reasoning and advanced computation with data visualization. business intelligence tools employ data in tabular forms. Whereas, visual analytics applies tools and practices, which make it easier for non-technical users to interact with the data through visual representations. It enables users to engage in analytical processes through visual representations, which are supported by computer graphics engines with integrated in-memory storage of data. This process facilitates rapid updates of multiple visualizations.

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.