The semiconductor market is shifting toward complex and miniaturized devices. Semiconductor device manufacturers need higher inspection sensitivity as they move toward lower node sizes (10nm and beyond). The migration will introduce complex structures and designs, as well as new materials.

NDT techniques are used to find discontinuities in test materials. NDT equipment is used to examine and evaluate the properties of an object, system, or material without damaging it. Some NDT methods such as UT, radiography testing, TOFD testing, and phased array are known for high accuracy, reliability, reproduction of output, and material characterization. NDT equipment comprises three major technologies: ultrasonic, radiography, and visual testing.

Smart headphones include Bluetooth compatibility, noise cancellation available with HD and Blu-ray sound format, 3D surround sound, and features like increased storage capacity, and water resistance. With the growth in the home entertainment sector, headphones are fast becoming compatible with these technologies. One of the major technologies that are likely to foster the market growth during the forecast period is laser technology. Lasers illuminate the wires with the beat of the music. Also, data exchange between headphones using radio transmission is expected to fuel the market growth during the forecast period.

With numerous studies highlighting the ill effects of the chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides used in various everyday products, more people are exploring products, especially foods, that do not contain these substances. The organic baby food market caters to the niche consumer segment that looks for safe and nutritious alternatives to conventional packaged baby foods. Vendors offer novelty in products and attractive packaging to gain a strong foothold in the market. Existing baby food manufacturers have expanded their product ranges to include organic variants, sometimes through mergers and acquisitions. New entrants have also forayed into this sector with specialized offerings, in order to tap the vast potential.

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease that can affect both males and females. It is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The bacterium grows in warm and moist areas of uterus, reproductive tract, fallopian tubes, and urethra. It can also grow and infect the throat, mouth, and anus. Women are more likely to contract this disease than men. Based on the Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance 2009 report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that gonorrhea is the second most common communicable disease in the US.

The global fusion splicer market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.93% during 2016-2020. In 2015, the telecommunication segment was the highest contributor to the overall market, with a 63.83% market share. The demand for fusion splicers is growing in the segment, which is expected to expand its presence further in the global market. The fiber-optic technology uses thin strands of glass or plastic called optical fibers. Optical fibers use light to transmit information between two places. An optical fiber is a thin cylinder of dielectric material, which is capable of transmitting messages modulated onto light waves. Fusion splicers are used to join two optical fibers using heat. They offer high-strength, permanent, and low-loss joint, and plays an important role in the optical network.

The suppression or filtering of electromagnetic noise in connectors can be achieved by adding diodes and capacitors to separate interfering high-voltage or high-frequency noise from the desired lower frequency signals. These connectors are called filtered connectors and have been used in the industry for more than three decades to provide cost- and space-effective solutions to EMI problems. They can be used in multiple applications such as satellites, avionics systems, communications, missiles, consumer electronics, and medical instruments.

Cable accessories form an integral part of power cable systems; these are essential components in the power cables used in the transmission and distribution of electricity, from the point of generation to the point of consumption. Depending on the operating voltage level, power cables can be categorized as low voltage (below 1 kV), medium voltage (1 kV to 33 kV), and high voltage (above 33 kV). The cable accessories also vary in terms of technical specifications based on voltage level application.

Growing global population and increase in per capita income in emerging economies lead to a rise in the demand for food products. The world population is estimated to reach 9.48 billion by 2050 from 7.4 billion in 2016. As a result, farmers are shifting toward mechanization through the use of agricultural machinery, to gain efficiency and effectiveness in farming and crop production. Globally, most governments are encouraging farmers by providing easy credit availability and various loans to buy agricultural machinery.

There has been a decline in the consumption of neoprene products in specific applications where substitution has occurred for the most part by rubbers like ethylene propylene diene monomer, which has led to a moderate growth rate of the neoprene market. The neoprene market stayed stagnant in the previous 14 years in the developed markets of North America and Western Europe. Although the financial parameters have some effect, neoprene has been under pressure from elastomers such as thermoplastic elastomers, ethylene propylene diene monomer, and polyurethane elastomers, which have eaten into the conceivable growth of neoprene products.