The tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) is one such feature among the advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) suite that has seen wide and rapid penetration as compared with any other systems. This can be attributed to the strong regulatory push and declining cost of technology fueling its widespread adoption.The growing popularity of TPMS among fleet managers is a key trend observed,leading to large-scale opportunity in the commercial vehicle space. The increased emphasis on preventive maintenance is an effort to optimize the total cost of ownership among fleet managers, which will fuel the segment's growth. In terms of passenger cars, we expect this technology to hit high volume entry level cars by the end of forecast period.Currently, the US and Europe hold the highest volume for TPMS due to the implementation of mandates about a decade ago. We expect strong growth to stem from Asia-Pacific (APAC) as regulations toward TPMS would be implemented during the forecast period.

Technavio estimates that the PET plastic packaging market by thermoformed process will post a CAGR of 4.55% during the forecast period. The growth is mainly driven by the growing demand from end-users, including the food and beverage sector.North America is the dominant player in the market, and the region accounted for a share of 48% in 2015. This is mainly because of the presence of large plastic packaging companies such as Pactiv LLC, Sonoco Plastics, Berry Plastics, and Winpak. The average sales of thermoformed packaged products per company was $50.5 million in 2015.The thermoformed plastic packaging market in Europe is estimated to post a CAGR of 4.31% during the forecast period. The growth of the plastic sheet market in Europe is the major reason for the growth of the thermoformed packaging market in Europe. The plastic sheet market in Europe was valued at $393 billion in 2015 and is expected to post a CAGR of 1.2% during the forecast period.There is a growing demand for thermoformed packaging for food products from food manufacturers, as this packaging helps eliminate the waste material by 35%-40%. The amount of raw material that goes into the making of this packages is reduced by almost 50%. In addition, smaller packages cut down the shipping costs by 35%.

By revenue, the mobiltech category accounted for the largest proportion of share in the global technical textiles market. The segment is likely to sustain its market share over the forecast period due to the rapid growth of the automotive industry.Woven technical textiles dominated the market with a share of 63% in 2015. The ability to confer different physical and mechanical properties to textiles by using different weaves is attributed to their market share. However, nonwoven technical textiles will gain prominence over the forecast period.In terms of consumption volume, Asia-Pacific (APAC) accounted for more than 46% of the share in the global technical textiles market in 2015. The region is likely to sustain its market share and grow considerably during the forecast period. On the contrary, Europe, the middle East, and Africa (EMEA) held the smallest share despite Europe being the prominent consumer of technical textiles.

The ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgical navigation system is one of the niche segments in surgical navigation systems market and is growing at a rapid rate.With the technological advances in this field, critical surgeries like zygomatic deformity reconstruction, skull base operations, and Graves’ orbitopathy are being performed successfully. For instance, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital has confirmed that intraoperative navigation with stereotactic guidance has improved the skull base surgery for complex tumors, which was earlier considered difficult.Vendors mostly rely on partnerships with other medical technology companies, for technologically advanced modalities. These partnerships help them integrate new technologies into their surgical navigation systems, to survive in this competitive market as well as gain recurrent revenues from end-users.

Sterilized packaging by plastic materials accounted for 63.09% in 2015. The plastics mainly used for sterilized packaging are polyethylene terephthalate (PET),polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), and high impact polystyrene (HIPS).Polyvinyl chloride accounted for 40% of the total plastic materials used for sterilized packaging in 2015, and PET accounted for 36%.Sterilized packaging products made of PVC have passed critical toxicology,biological, and physiological testing. Use of PVC in pharmaceutical packaging cuts

down costs for manufacturers by 40%-50% compared with other forms of plastics.The sterilized packaging market in North America is set to grow during the forecast period due to rise in the healthcare industry. The US healthcare industry accounted for $3 trillion in 2015. A major function of the healthcare industry is packaging. The healthcare industry in North America was valued at $26.23 billion in 2015 and is expected to reach $34.44 billion in 2020, growing at a CAGR of 5.6%.The market for sterilized packaging in Asia-Pacific (APAC) will be driven by the growth in the drug-device combination product market in APAC, which is estimated to grow at CAGR of 7.51% during the forecast period.

In recent years, paddle boards, the most important equipment for stand up paddle (SUP) boarding, have witnessed a transformation from traditional paddle boards to inflatable SUP boards (I-SUPs). This technology helps make the sports much more convenient and hassle-free, which is accessible to the majority of the populace.Currently, SUP boarding as a universal game is witnessing adoption in many regions. This growth not only comes in the form of revenue, but also in terms of participation, competitions, and leagues. Many professional leagues are getting established in European countries. For instance, the European Stand Up Paddle (EuroSUP) Championships 2016, was held in France in June, was the first ever SUP championships to be held in the region.The global SUP board market is expected to post a CAGR of 15.05% by revenue during the forecast period. In past few years, various water sports at large have witnessed government support in many countries in an attempt to increase the revenue generated from the tourism industry. This step is anticipated to aid in the expansion of the market over the next five years.

The global emergency light sticks market is driven by a growing demand from the military and law enforcement sectors. Outdoor recreation is another key end-user segment that demands emergency light sticks for various activities. Strong demand in countries in North America and Europe will contribute significantly to market growth.

Gamification is the process of implementing game mechanics into non-gaming contexts to drive user engagement and to enhance problem-solving. Points, badges, leaderboards, challenges, and rewards are some examples of game mechanics. Gamification does not create real games but uses game techniques to engage students in comprehensive learning mechanisms.

Deep learning is the subset of machine learning and a method of training a system by itself. Machine learning is a software or technique that improves the performance of the system over time when determined against a specified task. It stems from artificial neural networks (ANNs). A neural network is a massively parallel distributed mainframe made up of simple processing units and has a natural tendency for storing observed knowledge and making it available to the user. The following diagram shows the subsets AI to provide a clear picture of the relationship between deep learning and machine learning.

The global connected logistics market is experiencing significant growth. The use of advanced IT solutions such as internet of things (IoT), Big Data analytics, cloud computing, and remote temperature monitoring systems have revamped logistics services. Third-party logistics (3PL) service providers such as DHL have implemented advanced IT solutions for their connected logistics solutions.Cloud-based software solutions have been widely adopted by the logistics service providers. In 2015, the cloud-based software solutions grew by an approximate 34% in the logistics market. Software solutions that reduce the cost of the supply chain systems gathered traction in the market. Smart connected devices, smart sensors, the radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, and other advanced wireless technologies registered high demand in 2015.