Activated alumina is a highly porous material produced by the dehydroxylation of aluminum hydroxide. The compound has a high surface-to-weight ratio with a surface area between 120 and 250 square meters per gram of the raw material. It does not soften or disintegrate when immersed in liquids. Activated alumina is good packing media and is used as an air and gas desiccant, dryer for distillation plants, and as a catalyst. Activated alumina balls are used for adsorbing water and tertbutyl catechol (TBC) to purify styrene, butadiene, and cyclohexane.

5G mobile wireless technology is the key component of a connected society. The aim of 5G is to provide ubiquitous connectivity to all connected devices and connected applications. 5G enables real-time and reliable communication for mission-critical applications. 5G wireless technology evolution requires several relevant components such as backhaul integration, device-to-device communication, multi-antenna transmission, and flexible usage spectrum to perform operations at higher frequencies.

3-D printing is an evolving technology that caters to sectors such as automotive, education, healthcare, and aerospace. In the automotive and aerospace sectors, the use of 3-D printing enables manufacturers to make complex parts such as gears and fuel nozzles with high efficiency. This technology is expected to also find new applications in other sectors. For instance, in the medical sector, researchers are attempting to discover and identify ways to use this technology to make prosthetic parts with biological materials such as cartilage, bone, and skin.

The motorcycle traction control system (TCS) is an add-on safety feature that complements the anti-lock braking system to offer higher stability, especially during the cornering and tilting of motorcycles. The TCS market is still in its nascent stage because this system is largely restricted to premium motorcycles that are used for touring and racing.The market dynamics of the TCS revolves around the adoption of Anti-lock braking system and the cost of the system. We expect rapid adoption of ABS during the forecast period owing to various governments mandating this technology as a standard fitment in motorcycles, which will set the stage for TCS. On the other

hand, original equipment manufacturers effort toward cost reduction of the system will complement the high-volume adoption of ABS in mid and entry-level motorcycles.

One of the primary drivers behind the global motorcycle side view assist system (MSVAS) market is the continued incidence of motorcycle rider fatalities, which has reached an all-time high of 250% compared to the number of registered motorcycles in the US, as of 2014. A distinct lack of riding skills, combined with a failure to appreciate the inherent operating characteristics of a motorcycle with regard to a car, has been found to be some of the prevalent reasons behind motorcycle fatalities. This is the rider safety cavity that MSVAS is expected to fill. Apart from the safety angle, bikers usually gravitate toward touring bikes/maxiscooters due to the comfort offered by these bikes. MSVAS plays right into the expectations of this consumer base by easing the effort on their necks since it replaces the traditional "turning the head" ritual, which bikers usually do when changing lanes.

The motorcycle infotainment system market is in its nascent stage and is expected to witness steady growth during the forecast period. This is due to the rising numbers of long distance cross-country touring motorcyclists.In 2015, motorcycle infotainment system market was driven by heavyweight motorcycles. However, we expect gradual adoption of infotainment systems in midsegment and commuter motorcyclists.Infotainment system manufacturers are expected to actively invest in R&D to enhance the performance and compatibility with consumer electronics devices such as smartphones. Additionally, an emphasis on product positioning and price optimization may result into their adoption in all segments of motorcycles.

New products with two level disc replacement application in cervical spines are going to be the next trend in the market. Such devices are expected to boost the cervical artificial disc segment. In August 2016 LDR, a medical device company,announced that the FDA had approved the sales and distribution of its artificial disc replacement product named Mobi-C Cervical Disc. This is the only device

approved in the US for use in one- and two-level disc replacement in the cervical spine.In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global motion preservation market for 2016-2020.

In 2015, Asia-Pacific (APAC) accounted for the highest share (41.58%) of the global molecular sieves market in product consumption. APAC, led by India and China, will emerge as the leading region both in terms of production and consumption of molecular sieves during the forecast period. Economic growth in key developing countries, such as India and China, has been generating continuous growth in the oil and gas, petrochemical, construction, and automotive industries. These industries require desiccants such as molecular sieves to adsorb moisture content in products.In terms of end-use consumption, the oil and gas industry accounted for the largest share with 48.39% of the global molecular sieves market in 2015. Molecular sieves have high demand from the oil and gas industry. The oil and gas industry uses molecular sieves to dehumidify the industrial gases that need to be used in production processes. These sieves are used to dehydrate and clean up gases like propane and butane. Even they help to remove mercaptans, CO₂, H₂S, and other particles from natural gases. Molecular sieves also remove contaminants from natural oil feedstocks efficiently and economically. As oil and gas production

increases and the industry grows, the consumption of molecular sieves will in turn increase.The strong oil and gas and petrochemical base in MEA, due to supportive government regulations and high R&D expenditure on the oil and gas industry in this region, has a positive impact on the demand for molecular sieves.

Smartphones and tablets require high security, as they contain valuable and important data such as personal messages, contacts of friends and colleagues,private photos. Vendors in the mobile security software market are developing and innovating new applications to protect the data stored in smartphones.For instance, in March 2015, Kaspersky Lab, a UK-based cyber security company,launched Phound, an anti-theft app for Android devices. It will help end-users keep their mobile data safe in case of theft or misplacement. The app also helps to find a lost device quickly while protecting the valuable information stored in it. Another feature included in the app is an alarm. Once this alarm is activated, it makes a loud noise until the user enters a secret code. In addition, users can remotely

remove their personal data like messages, contacts, and photos from the device if required.

The global mobile pet care market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.27% during the forecast period. The market is driven by the need for convenience in reducing travel time among pet owners who have hectic lifestyles. Service providers are customizing their vehicles to accommodate more equipment and storage space to provide efficient mobile pet care services to clients. Hanvey Engineering and Design, Bowie International, Dodgen Mobile Technologies, and Odyssey Mobile Grooming are some of the mobile van manufacturers providing customized solutions for mobile pet care service providers. The mobile grooming service is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.66% during

2015-2020. The segment's fast-paced growth can mainly be attributed to the high number and frequency of customers opting for these services for their pets.Grooming services are needed often to maintain pet hygiene, whereas veterinary care services are used only at certain instances, mainly when the pets fall sick,their vaccinations are due, or for regular check-ups. The mobile pet care service providers are indulging in multimedia advertising to showcase their offering and attract potential customers. For instance, in addition to using their vans to advertise their service offering, the service providers are also posting their advertisements on bulletin boards of vet clinics, animal shelters, pet stores, and animal-related businesses.