The global paints and coatings industry is mature and generates stable revenue for the world economy. Manufacturers are adopting or developing new technologies to produce paints and coatings with less volatile organic compounds. The paints and coatings market is fragmented due to the presence of a large number of manufacturers across regions. Around 10-12 large multinational manufacturers have expanded their operations to countries such as India and China. The production and consumption of paints and coatings are the largest in the APAC region. The demand is high from countries such as China and India. The coatings market grows in tandem with the economy; thus, the market is expected to witness growth in developing economies. Coatings are mainly applied on substrates for protection and decoration purposes. Smart coating is a significant segment of the paints and coatings industry. They are anti-corrosive, self-healing, anti-icing, hydrophobic, antimicrobial, and self-cleaning. Therefore, they are widely used in automotive, construction, marine, healthcare, and various other end-use industries.

The ongoing health crisis has pushed consumers to adapt to new methods of shopping, most of which have shifted online. Restaurants were forced to shut in many places, pushing people to cook at home (this led ingredient purchases instead of finished products). With meat factory virus breakouts, consumers had to make shifts in product choices. Overall, consumption patterns and channels have been severely impacted.

Wavelength division multiplexer (WDM) is a technique in fiber-optic communications for multiplexing multiple optical carrier signals via a single optical fiber channel by changing the wavelengths of laser lights. In addition, it enables communication in both directions of the fiber cable. Network operators these days have to meet the rise in requirements of bandwidth as there is tremendous rise in internet usage by all sectors. Therefore, WDM being the fundamental block for high capacity optical communications network is used by network providers to meet the increase in demand and yield maximum capacity.

Steam boiler is a type of closed vessel designed and constructed with steel to generate steam by heating water with the help of combustion of various fuels, including oil, coal, gas, and others. It offers various advantages, including low construction cost, less floor area, portable, easy installation, and others. Steam boilers are used in various applications, including generation of power, process industries, heating application in residential & commercial buildings, and others. Rise in demand for electricity across the globe is expected to increase the demand for steam boilers from the power generation industry, which is anticipated to drive the growth of the market during the forecast period. In addition, rise in oil & gas offshore and onshore exploration activities is further expected to increase the demand for steam boilers in the future. However, high initial cost associated with steam boiler is the key factor expected to hinder the growth of the market during the analyzed timeframe. On the contrary, rapid growth of end-use industries, such as chemical, food processing, pulp & paper, pharmaceutical, and others, by developing and expanding their production bases or expansion of manufacturing facilities is expected to create opportunity for key players in the market in the coming years.

Security screening devices are used for security and safety purpose such as metal detectors and explosive detectors. Increasing terrorism and fraudulent activities coupled with stringent government norms have led to rise in the growth of security systems. Security screening systems have significant adoption rate in the military & defense sector due to increased threat of terrorism and cross-border intrusions. Attributed to increased crime rates, security screening is anticipated to witness high adoption in the government and law enforcement end use segments.

Smart thermostat is the latest technology used for home heating. The device provides remote access for heat switching via internet and allows users to turn heating off or on from anywhere using smartphones. The scope of the report discusses potential opportunities for key players to enter the global smart thermostat market. Furthermore, it provides an in-depth analysis of the market, outlining current trends, key driving factors, and key area of investment. The report includes Porter’s five forces analysis to understand competitive scenario of the industry and role of each stakeholder in the value chain. Moreover, it features strategies adopted by key market players to maintain their foothold in the market.

The Radio-sensitization is a physical, chemical or pharmacological intervention that increases the lethal effect of radiation when administered in conjunction with it Due to the continuous Investment by key players and growing need in increasing effectiveness towards radiotherapy over the past decade will foster the market in coming years. Market has observed considerable growth in recent years owing to the rise in awareness, increase in number of patients suffering from chronic diseases and higher proportion of geriatric population. The market is driven by various micro and macroeconomic indicators

PPM software provides tools to project managers and business executives to manage and schedule projects with high level of efficiency, while increasing productivity and reducing costs. The centralized control of an organization's projects is handled by PPM tools. Portfolio management also includes the project intake process. This involves the recognition, authorization, assignment, and incorporation of future projects by project managers. It also involves high-level management and project tracking to ensure that ongoing projects are closely connected to the overall business priorities and strategies. PPM software are employed by project managers for resource time tracking, inventory tracking, report generation, resource management, along with standard portfolio management.

Predictive maintenance is a process for monitoring equipment through the operation to identify any deterioration, enabling maintenance to be planned and operational costs reduced. It is commonly used in the context of Industry 4.0. The primary goal of predictive maintenance is to deliver the most precise advance maintenance planning to avoid unpredicted failures. Further, there are numerous benefits of adopting predictive maintenance, such as potentially extended service life of the equipment or assets, increased plant safety, optimized handling of spare parts and less breakdowns and outages, which may have negative impacts on the environment.

The landscape of precision psychiatry is still in its nascent stage, with many emerging and legacy companies venturing into the industry with their respective molecular diagnostic portfolios exclusively designed for the assessment and diagnosis of psychotic conditions. Precision psychiatry tests are based on core molecular diagnostic techniques that help researchers and physicians to better identify genetic and protein biomarkers underlying psychotic conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and autism, among others. Though precision psychiatry is still emerging in the precision medicine ecosystem, several companies are exploring various avenues in terms of technologies for advancing precision clinical care. In addition, with the advancements in sequencing technologies in the recent past, the diagnosis of psychotic conditions is expected to become a standard practice in the forthcoming years for offering tailored therapeutics.