Increasing security concerns in almost all the nations across the world is a major driving factor for long fiber in the defense sector. This, coupled with rising threats from various anti-social organizations for countries, such as the United States, India, etc., is further driving the demand for the market studied in the defense sector. Conventionally, thermoset-based composites are used as alternatives for various structural metal-based parts in military equipment manufacturing. In defense applications, fiber-reinforced thermosets are well known composite structures. However, thermoset materials have limitations, like resistance to hydrolysis and poor structural performance in fire regardless of their good flammability resistance when compared with that of thermoplastics. The above-mentioned factors are quite instrumental in impacting on the consumption of thermosets, which are ultimately going to drive the growth prospects of the thermoplastics market over the forecast period.

The growing preference for figure skates in sports and recreational activities, coupled with a rising number of figure skating events and sponsorships, is expected to propel the demand for ice skates in general and figure skates in particular The increasing influence of celebrity endorsement, along with the growing media coverage for such events, is expected to further fuel the market growth. Further, there are various governing bodies, such as The International Skating Union ( International Skating Union of America ( and UK Sport, which promote figure skating events, such as the Olympic and the Paralympics. For instance, UK Sport funded GBP 1 236 million into figure skating for the Olympic winter games held in PyeonChang in 2018 compared to GBP 0 174 million in the Olympic winter games held in Sochi in 2014 This encouraged the involvement of consumers in various figure skating activities in the United Kingdom. Similarly, during 2015 2016 the US Figure Skating spent more than USD 15 million for athlete funding and assistance, sending athletes to international competitions, athlete programs, collegiate skating programs, synchronized skating programs, and awarding performance bonuses In fact, more than 1 700 events, including shows, exhibitions, and competitions, are sanctioned by US Figure Skating each year

The growing preference for figure skates in sports and recreational activities, coupled with a rising number of figure skating events and sponsorships, is expected to propel the demand for ice skates in general and figure skates in particular The increasing influence of celebrity endorsement, along with the growing media coverage for such events, is expected to further fuel the market growth. Further, there are various governing bodies, such as The International Skating Union ( International Skating Union of America ( and UK Sport, which promote figure skating events, such as the Olympic and the Paralympics. For instance, UK Sport funded GBP 1 236 million into figure skating for the Olympic winter games held in PyeonChang in 2018 compared to GBP 0 174 million in the Olympic winter games held in Sochi in 2014 This encouraged the involvement of consumers in various figure skating activities in the United Kingdom. Similarly, during 2015 2016 the US Figure Skating spent more than USD 15 million for athlete funding and assistance, sending athletes to international competitions, athlete programs, collegiate skating programs, synchronized skating programs, and awarding performance bonuses In fact, more than 1 700 events, including shows, exhibitions, and competitions, are sanctioned by US Figure Skating each year

The growing preference for figure skates in sports and recreational activities, coupled with a rising number of figure skating events and sponsorships, is expected to propel the demand for ice skates in general and figure skates in particular The increasing influence of celebrity endorsement, along with the growing media coverage for such events, is expected to further fuel the market growth. Further, there are various governing bodies, such as The International Skating Union ( International Skating Union of America ( and UK Sport, which promote figure skating events, such as the Olympic and the Paralympics. For instance, UK Sport funded GBP 1 236 million into figure skating for the Olympic winter games held in PyeonChang in 2018 compared to GBP 0 174 million in the Olympic winter games held in Sochi in 2014 This encouraged the involvement of consumers in various figure skating activities in the United Kingdom. Similarly, during 2015 2016 the US Figure Skating spent more than USD 15 million for athlete funding and assistance, sending athletes to international competitions, athlete programs, collegiate skating programs, synchronized skating programs, and awarding performance bonuses In fact, more than 1 700 events, including shows, exhibitions, and competitions, are sanctioned by US Figure Skating each year

The NPWT market is currently being driven by factors, such as the rising prevalence of chronic wounds and growing diabetic population. This leads to a higher number of diabetic foot ulcers and increase in the geriatric population across the world. Few factors are hindering the market growth, which includes the high cost of the NPWT therapy, and complications associated with NPWT devices. The market is witnessing continuous advancements in the products and technologies used. Companies, such as 3M (Acelity LP Inc.), Smith & Nephew, and ConvaTec Group PLC, hold large market shares, in the NPWT devices. Single-use NPWT products are gaining popularity over traditional products in the area of wound care treatment. For example, key players, like Smith & Nephew, have launched a single-use NPWT, PICO, which has gained tremendous popularity, worldwide. Fur ther, ConvaTec Inc. launched the Avelle™ Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (“NPWT”) system. It is the first and only device of this technology, combining negative pressure with the advantages of Hydrofiber® technology. Thus, advancements in technology in negative pressure wound therapy products may drive the market growth, during the forecast period.

The location-based services (hereafter referred to as LBS) have emerged during the past few years, whether used for locating the nearest restaurant, or adver tising deals to those shoppers who are in close proximity to retail stores. LBS provide the users access to relevant and up-to-date information about their surroundings and allow businesses to provide updates to their customers regarding their orders. All these applications of LBS offer a dynamic user experience, providing a convenient method for the interaction of business enterprises with the customers.  The fastest developing positioning methods are based on a combination of mobile positioning and satellite-based GPS. With more popular methods, like cell global identity (CGICTA) and enhanced observed time difference (E-OTD), the practical precision falls in the range of 50–1000 m. These technologies create opportunities for the end users, based on the accuracy needed for the location identification for specific applications.  Location can be determined using E-OTD, observed timed difference of arrival (OTDOA), wirelessassisted GNSS (A-GNSS), and hybrid technologies, which combine A-GNSS with other standard techniques. Better location and accurate speculated time of arrival in real-time can be offered to the commuters and service seekers, with the use of location-based services that track the vehicular movement. This is expected to gain a significant market base, along with the countries across the world trying to achieve their transportation goals as a part of their smart city projects. These developments are expected to create increased opportunities, particularly in the Latin American and Asia-Pacific markets, over the forecast period.

The benefits of total laboratory automation include reduction of human errors in specimen handling, enhancements in overall process control, and faster turn-around-times (TAT) from specimen collection to test result reporting. Across various industries, laboratories are a vital part of manufacturing and scientific research organizations. The primary goal of research and diagnostic labs is to provide high quality and reliable information, which fulfills the industry needs. The use of manual systems hampers data quality during the transferring process. Currently, technological advancements and increasing pressure to deliver results have led to the use of automated systems in laboratories. The adoption rate of automated systems is increasing, due to its accuracy, advanced data management capacity and reduced repetitiveness, and ultimately reducing the human intervention, and thereby, increasing throughput and accuracy. Many core labs are looking to enhance testing efficiency and better manage resources by upgrading to total laboratory automation (TLA). Although total lab automation can be challenging to plan and implement, it is particularly suited to laboratories that conduct a broad spectrum of highly automated testing coupled with sophisticated laboratory information systems. TLA avoids the duplication, delays, and waste that can occur with task targeted automation.

The benefits of total laboratory automation include reduction of human errors in specimen handling, enhancements in overall process control, and faster turn-around-times (TAT) from specimen collection to test result reporting. Across various industries, laboratories are a vital part of manufacturing and scientific research organizations. The primary goal of research and diagnostic labs is to provide high quality and reliable information, which fulfills the industry needs. The use of manual systems hampers data quality during the transferring process. Currently, technological advancements and increasing pressure to deliver results have led to the use of automated systems in laboratories. The adoption rate of automated systems is increasing, due to its accuracy, advanced data management capacity and reduced repetitiveness, and ultimately reducing the human intervention, and thereby, increasing throughput and accuracy. Many core labs are looking to enhance testing efficiency and better manage resources by upgrading to total laboratory automation (TLA). Although total lab automation can be challenging to plan and implement, it is particularly suited to laboratories that conduct a broad spectrum of highly automated testing coupled with sophisticated laboratory information systems. TLA avoids the duplication, delays, and waste that can occur with task targeted automation.

Mechanization in the agricultural sector played a vital role in terms of transformation, especially in the high income countries Additionally, in the emerging markets (such as African countries, ASEAN countries, and other developing countries), the adoption rate of mechanization in the agricultural sector has been gradually increasing, since the past few years Some of the major factors driving the demand for mechanization are rapid urbanization, growth of medium sized farms, and rising rural wages, along with seasonal labor shortages The rising demand for mechanization, along with an increasing number of medium scale farmers, is driving the adoption of tractor hiring in Ghana and other African countries, majorly in the south of Sahara This is expected to allow tractor owners to fully utilize their machines, while providing services to farmers who cannot afford their own tractors. In October 2018 FAO and the African Union launched a new framework that aims to increase agricultural efficiency, while reducing hard work and labor, by helping countries in Africa to develop strategies for sustainable farm mechanization

Mechanization in the agricultural sector played a vital role in terms of transformation, especially in the high income countries Additionally, in the emerging markets (such as African countries, ASEAN countries, and other developing countries), the adoption rate of mechanization in the agricultural sector has been gradually increasing, since the past few years Some of the major factors driving the demand for mechanization are rapid urbanization, growth of medium sized farms, and rising rural wages, along with seasonal labor shortages The rising demand for mechanization, along with an increasing number of medium scale farmers, is driving the adoption of tractor hiring in Ghana and other African countries, majorly in the south of Sahara This is expected to allow tractor owners to fully utilize their machines, while providing services to farmers who cannot afford their own tractors. In October 2018 FAO and the African Union launched a new framework that aims to increase agricultural efficiency, while reducing hard work and labor, by helping countries in Africa to develop strategies for sustainable farm mechanization