Diaphragm pumps are categorized as positive displacement pumps that are used mainly in industrial applications, which involve pumping and lifting of heavy fluids, such as sludge, slurry, or mud. Sludge is a semi-solid slurry that is produced following the treatment of wastewater treatment or as a settled suspension from numerous industrial process. Industrial wastewater, also termed as sludge, is generated from biological or physical processes. Sludge and slurry cause a lot of problems for any industry, especially when the process needs to be continuous and any downtime will interrupt the entire process.

M2M technology enables the communication of data and information between electronic devices. In cellular M2M connections, code-division multiple access (CDMA), 2G, 3G, and 4G-LTE networks are used to establish connections between electronic devices. Cellular M2M has a broad range of applications in industries such as automotive, healthcare, retail, transport and logistics, manufacturing, energy and utilities, and consumer electronics. Cellular M2M connections and services are used for video surveillance, remote diagnostics of vehicles, fleet management, asset tracking, theft recovery, and point-of-sale (POS) applications. These M2M offerings help industries worldwide enhance their operational efficiency and productivity by reducing the overall capital expenditure (CAPEX).

Registering a CAGR of 4.31% during the last five years that ended in 2015, the global automotive VR system market apparently stands at the bottom of the pack when it comes to both OEM and consumer interest. The sales trend data even indicate a negative (3.53)% YoY growth in 2015. However, it would be a remiss to dismiss this market just by judging it through these figures. Fact is, one needs to trace the growth dynamics of the VR systems over the years to gage the technological and economic trends, which have impacted this market. This will be paramount to understand where the market is headed during the forecast period.

Airline companies across the world seek to refurbish their aircraft with the latest upgrades to improve their operational efficiency, increase the lifespan of aircraft, and to perform cost-effective operations. Depending on the type of aircraft, different kinds of upgrading and modernization can be carried out on avionics as well as in aircraft cabin interiors like seats, galley, food storage equipment, windows, windshields, lavatory, and aerodynamic retrofit. Development of lightweight materials with the use of titanium has also led the airlines to achieve optimum payload to range ratio of an aircraft.

The lottery also called the game of chance, is a type of gambling that involves drawing of lots in the form of tickets to win prizes. It is banned in many countries, but in China, the lottery market is promoted to raise funds for various charitable purposes. Lottery regulations are quite strict in China, and both local and central laws monitor the segment. While traditional lottery has grown to be a primary source of revenue in the country, the online lottery is seen as a gateway to illegal business.

WLAN is a wireless Ethernet connectivity between client devices such as desktops computers, PDAs, and the wireless hub connected to the physical network. WLANs follow the wire network's traditional hub-spoke configuration and consists of the following two components:

The global market for sports footwear has been divided into six product segments: cleats, running footwear, court game shoes, gym and training shoes, athleisure, and other segments that include hiking, walking, aerobics, golf, and cricket shoes. The athleisure segment is gaining prominence over all other product segments, accounting for the largest portion of the overall sales revenue and a dominant share of the market. This trend is expected to gain further traction during the forecast period, as the adoption of casual sports footwear is high among the global populace. Regions like North America and APAC have been displaying a favorability toward the adoption and use of these casual sports footwear, which has propelled major market vendors to venture into the casual sports footwear segments.

Processed snacks are products that are less perishable and more portable than prepared foods. Though there are many variants in terms of the ingredients used, the processed snacks market can be divided into three categories: extruded snacks, tortilla chips/corn chips, and pork scratchings. Processed snacks are eaten in between meals. Their consumption has increased as breakfast items, after dinner snacks, and food items for social gatherings and celebrations.

In this kind of music, the user has access to soundtracks via music streaming websites, generally with a monthly subscription or for free. However, the user cannot store it in physical or digital forms. Spotify is an example of access music. Some music streaming websites have the option to download, even without prior streaming, giving users ownership of the soundtracks. Some users also prefer to buy soundtracks in the form of CDs. Other services include iTunes, where the user can download the tracks after-subscription payment.

IV products are used in the assisting, preventing, and treatment of various disorders, including ostomy, cancer, respiratory, and ophthalmic diseases. It includes products like catheters, cannulas, and IV fluid bags. They are used to deliver nutrients, fluids, and drugs such as antibiotics, analgesics, and antipyretics. They are also used for blood transfusions and to correction of electrolyte imbalances in patients. These products use the intravenous route of administration that allows rapid delivery of medication and fluids.