There is a variety of smart factory and manufacturing available in the market based on their usability and applicability. On the basis of solution, the smart factory and manufacturing market can be segmented into hardware and software solutions. the hardware segment is expected to have the largest share in smart factory and manufacturing, while software is expected to have highest growth during the forecast period. Both the segments can be classified into sub segments as shown in the following figure:

The need for security of applications that employ critical information, documents, and credential is leading to an increasing adoption of smart contact-less card technology, as they enhance security through encryption and communication between the smart card device and the card reader. Apart from this, smart cards are increasingly getting deployed as a tool of stored value, particularly in loyalty programs across various sectors, like transportation, parking, and retail that track data and offer incentives to retain their customer bases. The advent of multifunction cards has made it convenient to manage the network system access and store valuable and other data. In addition, smart cards help in safeguarding the private information of individuals and keeping their informational details safe from hacking and other unwanted intrusions. Smart cards hold tremendous promises in the advanced authentication applications, as smart card coupled with PIN provides two-factor authentication in a much more secure means of authenticating users. Technological advancements in the market has witnessed the advent of cards that allow authentication to provide unified access and advanced authentication for physical access to the buildings and computer systems.

The robotic process automation (RPA) market is expected to grow, owing to increasing focus and adoption of a digital workforce, and rising functional benefits of RPA solutions for business process automation across various end-user industries. The adoption rate of RPA in enterprises that face challenges and inefficiencies with the legacy systems is on the rise. The benefits offered by the SPA not only increase the organization's productivity but also enables them to focus on their core business activities. For instance, according to Unit 4, office workers spend 69 days a year on administrative tasks that are repetitive; this costs companies USD 5 trillion a year. According to a study by RPA vendor UiPath, over 90% of organizations are already using technology to automate business processes, and 88% believe that automation will accelerate human achievement and is effective when it complements humans. Customer relationship management, sales and delivery process, human resource process, and invoice management are some of the major areas of applications of the market studied, targeted by vendors for their products.

Real-time location systems (RTLS) detect and track the geographical position of people and objects in real-time. The RTLS consists of a tag that is attached to objects or individuals and the signals conveyed from this tag are analyzed with respect to a fixed point of reference, which helps in finding the precise location of the individual or the object. RTLS encompasses location readers, sensors, application software, battery powered tags, and network infrastructure. This report features information on real time location system and services offered by key vendors. Furthermore, it highlights the strategies adopted by key market players to improve the market share and sustain competition.

solution continues to be used, driven by low-end mobile phones, targeting emNAND flash memories are known for their uncomplicated structure, high capacity, and low cost. Their typical features are sequential reading, architecture, and high density. NAND flash memories are becoming more popular due to their usage as Solid-State Drives (SSDs) and USB flash drives, which are called flash storage devices. With the rise of PCs and smar tphones, NAND flash consumption is dramatically increasing, much of which is attributed to the growth of the average capacity in smartphones. This is expected to drive the demand for NAND flash packaging, thus influencing the demand for memory packaging. According to the Micron, in 2017, the average smartphone contained 43 GB of NAND flash storage, and it is expected to grow substantially over the next four years. By 2021, the company estimates that the average phone may have 142 GB of NAND flash storage, with flagship devices having one terabyte of flash storage. Within mobile phones, use of NAND flash for improved data storage has grown in areas, such as multi-chip packages (MCP) and package-on-package (POP), and high-density embedded storage, and MCPs/POPs and card slots in handsets.

The massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO) technology is the most recent iteration of antennas. With the wide range of advantages, such as increased range and 3D beamforming, it is expected that this technology will rapidly expand the adoption rates of this technology, especially in the advanced telecommunication markets, like North America and Europe. However, in the case of much higher demand zones of Asia-Pacific, this technology is still in the testing phase and is limited to the top-end commercial applications only. The ongoing pandemic of COVID-19 propelled the industries in all the sectors to either stop their manufacturing completely or grant work from homes to their employees. This boosted the usage of internet for browsing online media content, increased calling are some of the factors that are putting a burden on the existing networks. Therefore it has become imperative for the players in the telecom industry to look for solutions like MIMO in order to provide uninterrupted services to its consumers. In recent years, the increasing number of mobile devices for commercial use, coupled with the trend of ‘bringing your own device’ (BYOD) to work, created an enormous demand for high-speed internet connections, which is expected to further propel the growth of the market.

A GaN power device is an electronic device equipped with artificial intelligent algorithms and IoT for smart connection for human assistance, monitoring, and other intelligent functions. The GaN power devices are used in various applications such as consumer electronics, healthcare, automotive, military & defense, media & entertainment, and others. The consumer electronics segment accounted for the highest revenue in 2018. Whereas, military & defense segment is expected to create future opportunities for the market. The GaN power device market is analyzed and estimated in accordance with the impacts of the drivers, restraints, and opportunities. The period studied in this report is 2019–2027. The GaN power device market is segmented on the basis of type, application, and region. Based on type, the market is divided into smart watch, smart glasses, smart earwear, smart gloves, and others. Depending on application, it is categorized into consumer electronics, healthcare, automotive, military & defense, media & entertainment, and others. Region wise, as the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

The report provides market dynamics and trends related to the global neurostimulation devices market. In addition, it presents the market estimations and forecast. The study estimates the revenue generated from the sales of neurostimulation devices directly from a company and does not include revenue related to neurostimulation services such as doctor fees, consulting, and rehabilitation services. The valuations comprise revenue generated from devices, which are used during neurostimulation therapies. However, the report does not include revenue generated by dealers, traders, or brokers of the market during the supply of these devices in hospitals, clinics, and surgery centers. Furthermore, it excludes revenue generated from post-sale services of devices.

Multi-layer ceramic capacitors were first developed in the 1970s and 1980s, but their widespread adoption was possible in the last decade with the development of new dielectric materials and fabrication methods. The MLCC (Multilayer ceramic capacitors) possess unique characteristics like flexibility in size or shape, low cost, ability to withstand high voltages and are considered to most reliable. However, the most crucial characteristic that resulted in their widespread adoption was their ability to pack multiple components into a single package. Each MLCC has hundreds of layers and each layer acts as a separate component. This eliminated the use of additional components in the circuitry. MLCC were at the center of all the technological innovations that happened in the last decade, and they can be considered to be one of the enablers of new innovations in consumer electronics, telecommunications, and energy storage. The impact of MLCC has been such that the new technologies, like IoT, 5G, and EVs, are highly dependent on the availability of MLCCs. This has driven the manufacturer to align the product line and production capacities, to serve the requirements of the technologies.