One of the core drivers behind the global automotive blind spot detection (BSD) system market is the rising incidence of on-road fatalities. Such incidents have risen in recent years, especially in emerging economies. This has pushed users of automobiles to become aware of safety as a concept and has helped create a new avenue for automakers to introduce additional features in an already heavily electronically saturated vehicular space.Technavio covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global automotive blind spot detection system (BSD) market for the period 2016-2020 in this report. To calculate the size of the market, we have considered a combination of top down and bottom up approaches, wherein our in-house databases have been used to arrive at the global BSD market.

With the continuous technological advancement in the automotive world, there has been an increasing trend in installing more and more electrical accessories in vehicles, generating the requirement for powerful batteries to operate them.The demand in the automotive world for the replacement of parts and accessories is strengthening the growth of the aftermarket for such products including automotive batteries.Increased traffic congestion drains out batteries leading to shorter lifespans giving rise to the need for frequent replacement of batteries, resulting in a year-on-year growth for battery aftermarket.This report focuses on the current scenario and the prospects of the global automotive battery aftermarket for the period 2015-2020. To calculate the market size, the report considers the sales figures of the different vehicles segment such as passenger cars,LCVs, and M&HCVs. The multiplication factor has been derived based on the average life cycle of the battery for the different vehicle segments, which was multiplied by the sales figure of the different segments.

Stringent vehicle safety regulations and growing awareness about in-vehicle safety systems are driving the deployment of airbags in vehicles. In terms of vehicle type,passenger cars will continue to be the highest volume market due to rapid adoption of airbag systems, whereas light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs) are expected to gain traction during the forecast

period owing to rising adoption of safety measures like airbags by commercial businesses such as fleet operators/freight businesses.

In 2016, the automotive industry witnessed a historical number of vehicle recalls by automakers such as Toyota, Nissan, Ferrari, and Mitsubishi among others because of hazardous inflators equipped by a leading airbag player. Such manufacturing defects and potential hazards associated with the chemicals contained in the airbag inflators can affect the confidence and buying decisions of consumers. Such issues need to be tackled well at the manufacturing and testing bases to earn the confidence of consumers regarding the safety benefits of having airbags installed in vehicles. These product recalls have indeed induced a negative sentiment about airbags as a safety device. However, Technavio predicts that with appropriate corrective measures by the players operating in this space, the market is bound to revive.

One of the primary factors driving the global automotive active seat head rests (ASHR) market is the rising incidences of whiplash-related injuries, especially in first world countries. Automotive insurance companies are taking notice of the trend, thereby pioneering the work on ASHR globally.There has been no lack of the regulatory push for ASHR in comparison with several safety-related advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), which have waited for years to get approval from regulatory bodies.In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global ASHR market for 2016-2020. To calculate the size of the market, we have considered a combination of top-down and bottom-up approaches, wherein our inhouse databases have been used to arrive at the global ASHR market size.

Switchgears are segmented as per the arc-quenching medium that is used within the equipment. Various types of arc-quenching medium include air, SF6 gas, and oil. With the emergence of hybrid switchgear technology in the late 1990s, the equipment incorporated two different technologies in its operation. One was the use of gas for arc quenching purpose, while air-insulation technology was adopted for bus bars to be connected to other equipment present in a high-voltage sub-station. The target is to maximize the advantages of these two existing technologies and enhance the overall operation and performance of the equipment and the connected components within the grid network.

Extruded snacks are products produced by either direct or indirect extrusion. The extrusion technology can produce a wide array of products, and the process is time effective, simple, and offers flexible designing with the product.

Organizations use event management as a service to manage academic and professional exhibitions, conferences, and shows. The service is used for online registration, venue selection, online payment, procurement activities (such as negotiations, buying activities, contracts, inventory control, receiving goods, and storage), booking and billing, exhibition management, paper management, and content management. It also allows on-site operations such as registration and billing of supplies. It helps maintain the quality of an event and offers complete visibility of events to customers. At present, vendors such as Eventbrite, Cvent, and Eventzilla offer event management systems as a service in the market. The solution as a service makes the process of tracking and accessing data easy. With the help of their service offerings, vendors can easily connect with social media and other marketing tools.

Patients unable to eat, digest, and absorb nutrients from the small intestine require enteral-assisted feeding. Enteral nutrition is provided via the GI tract, which is the fastest, cost-effective, and preferred physiological method of feeding.

Energy management systems use computer-aided tools to monitor, control, and optimize electrical loads. These systems help users to conserve energy by monitoring and reducing energy consumption of electrical and electronic devices. They have the provision of feedback on electricity consumption patterns and power consumption data for individual appliances and different areas of a building such as common areas, cafeterias, data centers, and lobby areas. This allows better energy management and improved profitability through efficient operation. They can perform pre-programmed functions such as maintaining the temperature and lighting in different areas in real time, according to various preferential settings specific to different areas.

The automobile suspension system dates back to the beginning of 19th century when automobiles were invented. That time, internal combustion engine-powered vehicles were in the embryo stage, and two innovations were made to form the vehicle's suspension system. For the first time, front coil springs were used along with dampeners that acted as shock absorbers for minimizing vibrations in vehicles. Later, suspension systems saw the use of new setup with leaf springs, which were less costly and flexible in terms of changing shape so as to accommodate varying weights. This system was initially used by European automakers.