Automatic soap dispensers, also known as smart/touchless/no-touch dispensers, are devices that dispense foam or liquid soap. These products enable the controlled consumption of soap used in hospitals, residential buildings, and public restrooms. They work in conjunction with electronic faucets. The touchless products comprise an electrically connected sensing device that helps detect the presence of an external object as and when it comes within the proximity of the same. Over the past few years, the automatic soap dispenser products have witnessed a significant rise in demand. This can be majorly attributed to the growing trend of smart restroom technologies. Most households in developed economies (the US and some regions of Europe) are likely to have larger spending power to adopt advanced services due to their high disposable income. The sale of these products is sensitive to fluctuations in personalconsumption expenditures, income levels, and housing completions. In addition, sales of these products are driven by the modernization of various application segments in developing regions.

Compostable plastics are the plastics derived from renewable materials and break down through composting. Instead of utilizing plastic made from petrochemicals and fossil fuels, compostable plastics are extracted from renewable materials such as corn, potato, and tapioca starches, cellulose, soy protein, and lactic acid. Compostable plastics are non-toxic and can be decomposed into carbon dioxide, water, and biomass when composted. The report on compostable plastic exclusively focuses on current market trends and future growth opportunities of various types of compostable plastic such as home compostable plastic, and others. Home compostable plastic is further classified into BioPBS FD92, BWC BF 90A, and Ecopond Flex 162. On the basis of application, the global compostable plastic market is categorized into compostable cutlery, compostable bag, compostable straw, compostable gloves, compostable cup (cold cup), and compostable tray/dish. Based on region, it is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. Currently, there are limited number of manufacturers operating in this market, as some of the compostable plastic types are yet to be commercialized.

Digital polymerase chain reaction (d-PCR) is considered a next-generation PCR technology offering rapid, sensitive quantification of nucleic acid when compared to the conventional PCR technology. Digital PCR is highly precise, where each sample partitioned into a number of individualized reactions or as droplets in a droplet-based digital PCR. These partitioned droplets are analyzed after a separate PCR reaction takes place per single sample, and the absolute number of molecules present in the sample is calculated. In the droplet digital PCR, the sample partitioning enables precise detection of single template molecules and specific quantification while mitigating the effects of target competition, reducing the PCR bias, and improving the sensitivity of the assays. Digital PCR offers significant benefits over other PCR methods and is considered a new approach to nucleic acid detection and quantification. Due to the absolute quantification of biological samples, this technique has found its application in various clinical areas, such as rare mutation detection, copy number variation, liquid biopsy, gene expression, miRNA analysis, single-cell analysis, pathogen detection, and next-generation sequencing (NGS) library analysis.

The global market for electrostatic disinfectant sprayer is highly dependent on demand for hygiene and disinfection equipment across end-use industries. In recent years, the growth in the number of infectious diseases coupled with concerns over public safety had propelled the demand for disinfectant equipment across a wide range of end-use industries. In addition, globally, several health and welfare authorities and government are tightening their regulations to ensure public safety and cut down the spread of HAIs.

Big data describes a large volume of data that is used to reveal patterns, trends, and associations, especially relating to human behavior and interactions. For the retail industry, big data is used for a greater understanding of consumer shopping habits and how to attract new customers. Big data analytics in retail enables companies to create customer recommendations based on their purchase history, resulting in personalized shopping experiences. These big data analytics solutions also help in forecasting trends and making strategic decisions based on market analysis. This report features information on big data analytics in retail and services offered by key vendors. Furthermore, it highlights the strategies adopted by key market players to improve the market share and sustain competition. Key players profiled in the market include Alteryx Inc., IBM, Microsoft, Microstrategy Inc., Oracle Corporation, Qlik Technologies Inc., RetailNext, SAP SE, SAS institute, and Teradata.

A bridge is a super-structure that spans horizontally between supports. The major function of a bridge is to carry vertical loads. It provides a way over an obstacle without closing the way under the bridge. These obstacles include a valley river, a railway, or a road. The report on the global bridge construction market presents a detailed analysis of the trends, future estimations, and thorough study of the market based on type, material, application, and region. The market segmentation based on type includes beam bridge, truss bridge, arch bridge, suspension bridge, cable-stayed bridge, and others. By material, the market is segmented into steel, concrete, and composite materials. Based on application, the market is bifurcated into road & highway and railway. The market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA to understand their regional trends. This report highlights the drivers, restraints, opportunities, and growth strategies adopted by the key players to understand the dynamics and potential of the market. The study includes Porter’s five forces analysis of the industry to determine the impact of suppliers, competitors, new entrants, substitutes, and buyers on the market growth.

Biodegradable plastic is a plastic that decomposes naturally in the environment. This is mainly done by the microorganism present in the environment that breaks down the structure of biodegradable plastic. It is manufactured by micro-organism, renewable raw material, and petrochemicals. Biodegradable plastic is eco-friendly and has no toxicity as it is produced using renewable raw material. This type of plastic is mainly produced using natural plant material, which mainly includes corn oil, orange peels, starch, and plants. The report on biodegradable plastic exclusively focuses on current market trends and future growth opportunities of various types of biodegradable plastic such as polylactic Acid (PLA), Polybutylene adipate terephthalate ((PBAT), Polybutylene Succinate (PBS), Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), Starch Blends, and others. On the basis of application, the market is divided into packaging, agriculture, textile, consumer durable, and others. Based on region, it is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

Acoustic emission testing involves application of localized external force that results in generation of stress waves. These waves are transmitted toward surface, where they are detected by the sensors. The data is recorded and analyzed to determine defect within the specimen under testing. Acoustic emission system is integration of sensors, preamplifiers, data acquisition devices, and connectors. The requirement of sensors varies according to the end use. The scope of the report discusses the potential opportunities for the key players to enter the global acoustic emission equipment 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 the competitive scenario of the industry and role of each stakeholder in the value chain. Moreover, it features the strategies adopted by the key market players to maintain their foothold in the market.

According to the International Classification of Diseases - 10 (ICD-10), vision function is classified into four broad categories - normal vision, moderate vision impairment, severe vision impairment, and blindness. Visual impairment is a broad term, which involves moderate or severe vision loss or complete blindness. It is a global health concern that has a negative impact on both physical and mental health. Preventive blindness, which was considered among common ailments, will soon emerge as a major challenge to the global healthcare system. Blindness and visual impairment necessitate high costs as they not only constitute great productivity loss but also increase the burden on healthcare spending significantly. According to the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), about 36 million people were categorized as blind, and about 217 million people were estimated to suffer from moderate to severe visual impairment (MVSI) in 2014. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), uncorrected errors, especially myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism, constituted 43% of overall visual impairment cases in 2014.

The global cell & gene therapy market is one of the fastest-growing segments of the global regenerative medicine market. The market is growing at a healthy rate and this trend is expected to continue during the forecast period. This surge can be attributable to the growing prevalence of various chronic diseases like cancer, cartilage related problems, wounds, diabetic foot ulcer, genetic diseases, and other rare diseases across the globe. For instance, the prevalence of cancer and diabetes is increasing among the global population, and the medical solutions through conventional treatment methods are limited. There is a large unmet need in the treatments available today, and this need is fulfilled by cell & gene therapies. The market is witnessing steady growth due to the increased availability of funding from various public and private institutes. In addition, there is increased support from the regulatory bodies for product approvals and providing fast-track designations to the products, which encourages vendors to manufacture the products at a faster rate. In addition, the government in various major nations is creating awareness about the cell & gene therapy among the population and bringing various strategies to facilitate affordability and payments for these treatments.