Dietary fibers are long thread-like structures that are widely present in fruits, vegetables, and grains. They are also known as roughage or bulk and include all parts of plant foods that are not digested or absorbed by the body. Though indigestible, they prove to be extremely useful in maintaining bowel regularity and preventing constipation and other bowel abnormalities.

Travel irons, as traveling gadgets, are losing their market share, primarily because most hotels and resorts offer irons as well as laundry services. Also, with the trend of carrying wrinkle-resistant clothes during travel, which do not need ironing, the need for travel irons further diminishes. Travel irons are mostly used by business professionals. However, with increasing consciousness of consumers about dressing even during leisure travel, the sales of these portable, lightweight irons will likely increase during the forecast period. As irons comprise a part of the very basic appliances, there is not much innovation taking place on this front, globally. However, in order to increase the saleability of travel irons and further entice consumers, players are introducing various features such as covetable wings, dual voltage, and compact nonstick soleplates.

The global torque sensor market is largely driven by the automotive industry, as torque sensors are widely used in various automobile components for torque measurement. Rising demand for high-performance vehicles, adoption of conditional maintenance systems, penetration of electric power assisted steering (EPAS) systems, and increasing focus on automotive safety and testing are some of the major factors that drive the growth of the global torque sensor market in the automotive industry. High-capacity torque sensors with a capacity of more than 1000 Nm will be the fastest growing capacity segment in the global torque sensor market during the forecast period. Compliance with machine safety regulations worldwide is a major challenge for torque sensor manufacturers, along with the high cost of manufacturing of these sensors. The growing technological advances across industries and increasing penetration of industrial automation and robotics have generated the need for wireless compatibility in torque sensors. Torque sensor manufacturers across the globe are focusing on the development of new and innovative products to increase their market footprint and to penetrate into newer applications across industries.

Steel tire cords are the widely used reinforcement materials in tire manufacturing.The material accounted for the largest proportion of the market share of 40% in 2015. This is attributable to their stability, safety, and higher comfort. Asia-Pacific (APAC) dominated the market for tire reinforcement materials in 2015. The region will sustain its market share and grow considerably over the forecast period. This is attributable to the economic growth and increasing disposable incomes, which are increasing the production and demand of vehicles. The growth in the global automotive industry, driven by population growth and rising disposable incomes, especially in developing regions, and the advantages of
reinforced tires over conventional tires will drive the market growth over 2016-2020.

The growing popularity of speciality stores and online retailers will attract the customers from medical stores, pharmacies, and retail stores, thereby cannibalizing these distribution channels during the forecast period. The gradual increase in the number of youth-targeted cosmetics, the expansion of male-specific products, and the reformulation of antiaging creams and offerings have given specialty stores a new array of products to attract customers. The industry concentration in skincare and beauty products has drastically increased in recent years due to the growing demand for specialty beauty retailers such as Sephora and Ulta. This trend will continue over the next five years as consumer-spending levels rise and people look toward established, trusted stores for their beauty and skincare needs.

The popularity of the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy has led to a surge in demand for smartphones and tablets in the education market. This development has facilitated the emergence of many vendors that are focused on developing textto-speech technology for such devices so that the application of this software surges. As a result, the increase in usage of smartphones by students for online education is directly relating to the growth of the text-to-speech technology market.Open-source platforms and limitations of infrastructure in educational institutions are the major challenges faced by vendors in the market. However, as this software can be deployed using cloud-based technology, it should offset the open educational resources (OER) challenge to a large extent.

The use of swimwear is relatively high among the 15 to 34-year-old population segment as this age group is more open to experimenting with different types of exercises for personal fitness, including swimming. Over the next five years, an increased emphasis on marketing initiatives is expected, targeting mainly this age group, with an increased focus on social media platforms. For instance, marketing campaigns such as "Fueled by Water", "Get the Summer Feeling", and "#GetSpeedFit" from Speedo International; and "Find Your Greatness" from Perry Ellis International for Nike Swim brand were targeted to the youth and middle-age population segment. Globally, Nike has more than 50 million followers, and Adidas
has more than 20 million followers on Facebook, where total engagements stand at more than 50,000 for Nike and over 200,000 for Adidas. Sponsoring sporting teams, players, and athletes is a key strategy adopted by apparel manufacturers to boost their presence in the market. Almost all major sporting goods manufacturers such as Nike, Adidas, and Puma sponsor popular football, basketball, baseball, swimming, tennis, and cricket players and athletes.For instance, in June 2016, the Arena Water Instinct brand from Arena Italia announced that it has been designated as the Official Swim Sponsor of the 2016 and 2017 IRONMAN European Series. Developed countries such as the US and the UK have relatively mature markets for swimwear. While product innovations and subsequent product launches are very common in these markets, developing countries like China, Brazil, and India are also gaining the focus of key players in recent times. For instance, in 2015, Speedo International expanded its business in both Brazil and China.

The global surgical power tools market is witnessing a shift in demand from pneumatic surgical power tools to electric- and battery-driven surgical power tools,owing to the increased advantages of these tools over conventional surgical power systems. Some of the advantages include increased reliability, durability, and ease of sterilization. The advent of robotic surgery systems, coupled with the increasing demand for minimally invasive procedures, is expected to boost the adoption of surgical power tools, as robotic systems require many surgical power tools. Stryker led the global surgical power tools market with a share of 58% in 2015.During the forecast period, Stryker is expected to maintain its dominance owing to the continuous adoption of its products by customers. The advances in technology in developing regions such as Japan, China, and India, will boost the penetration rates of surgical power tools during the forecast period. For instance, in July 2015, Apothecaries Sundries announced its plans to launch a new range of orthopedic power tools under its brand, Starlite Power Tools,in India. End-users are refraining from the use of reusable surgical power tools, as these tools increase the risk of infections. This limitation has driven hospitals and surgical centers to increasingly adopt single-use power tools, which are less likely to spread infection.This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global surgical power tools market for 2016-2020.

In 2015, the laptop adapters segment was the highest revenue-generating application segment in the global super-junction metal-oxide semiconductor fieldeffect transistor (MOSFET) market, accounting for a share of 21.72%. In 2015, APAC was the largest market with a revenue share of 54%. The global super-junction MOSFET market will grow at a CAGR of 13.42% during the forecast period.This report presents a detailed study of the present scenario and growth prospects of the global super-junction MOSFET market for the period 2016-2020. It considers 2015 as the base year and forecasts the market value through 2020.The market size is calculated on the basis of revenue generated from the sales of
super-junction MOSFETs only. The segmentation in the report includes super-junction MOSFETs for laptop adapters, desktop PCs, flat TVs, lighting supplies, server power supplies, and others segments. The report also presents a corresponding detailed analysis of the major vendors manufacturing super-junction MOSFETs in the Americas;APAC, and EMEA.The report discusses the major drivers that influence the growth of the global superjunction MOSFET market. In addition, it outlines the major challenges faced by vendors and the market as a whole, and finally, it examines key trends that are emerging in the market.

APAC is anticipated to record the highest share (over 38%) and is expected to post a CAGR of 2.96% during the forecast period. China, India, Japan, Australia, and South Korea are the major countries making extensive investments in submarine sensors in the region. The SSN-nuclear attack submarine sensors segment had the highest market share of 37.76% in 2015. Owing to the growing popularity of nuclear attack ubmarines in the NATO-allied countries, this segment is anticipated to maintain its dominance throughout the forecast period. It is expected that this segment will generate a revenue of $207.2 million in 2020, accounting for a share of 36.78% of the global market. The emergence of 3D printing technology and the use of composite materials will allow manufacturers to design enhanced versions of sensor systems for submarines, which will help the naval agencies augment the stealth attributes of submerged platforms.In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global submarine sensors market for 2016-2020 (with the base year being 2015).