Microelectromechanical system (MEMS) sensors have gained significant traction over the recent years, due to advantages, such as accuracy and reliability, in addition to the scope for making smaller electronic devices. Industrial automation and the demand for miniaturized consumer devices, such as wearables, IoT connected devices, and others, across regions, are among the significant factors that are driving the MEMS market. The increasing demand for IoT devices across the world is spearheading the adoption rate of MEMS in these devices, owing to the miniaturization trend in the market, for connected devices. For instance, the global number of IoT devices is expected to reach 50.1 billion by 2020 from 34.8 billion devices in 2018, according to The Internet & Television Association. Such increasing demand is expected to influence the MEMS market positively. In line with this the industrial demand for IoT is expected to eclipse the consumer connected devices demand over the coming years; with the sheer number of connected devices requirement and adoption in the industrial space is on the rise, for example by 2025 the industrial connected devices are expected to be more in numbers compared to consumer connected devices, according to GSMA Intelligence. The automotive industry, which is presently experiencing a technology transition, with a major focus on increasing safety, comfort and entertainment, using electronic components, provides ample opportunities for MEMS pressure sensors. Emerging sensor-rich applications, such as in the sector of autonomous vehicles, drones, and AR/VR equipment, are further accelerating the need for MEMS sensors.

Wind turbines are beginning to be used for electrical generation, having previously been used for various other applications, such as sailing, agriculture, and grinding. From an emerging power source, 20 years ago, wind turbine technology has been transformed into a commercial electricity-generating technology in more than 80 countries. While the world has been harvesting energy from wind for several decades, the growing environmental concerns in the last few years have driven the deployment of renewables, globally. The usage of wind power has reached a point where it has become a noticeable contributor to the world’s energy mix. The exponential growth in the wind energy market is supported by depleting fossil fuel reserves, declining cost of wind power generation, growing sensitivity toward environmental issues, and suppor t from various governments around the world, through financial incentives.

pH sensors and analyzers are a critical part of the process analytics industry. Most of the sectors that engage in manufacturing and processing of liquids, ranging from water to complex chemicals, use pH sensors to find the pH value of fluids in several industrial processes, to assess the quality of liquid and water being used in production processes. The application of pH meters is mainly found in power plants and water treatment plants, as well as the pharmaceutical, chemical processing, mining, oil and gas, and food and beverage industries. For instance, a pH sensor is used to analyze the drug efficiency and ensure a proper pH level of water to manufacture the drug in the medical industry. Similarly, the calculation of the desired amount of pH is necessary for food and beverage production. According to Endress+Hauser, a leading provider of pH sensors in the global market, pH measurements account for over 30% of all quality relevant measurements in processes. Moreover, an economic survey conducted by the Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) indicates growing global investment in the process analytics industry, which is primarily triggered by concrete business developments in the key sales markets. The German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (ZVEI) established that this situation created a positive business environment for the measurement and process automation industry, while augmenting the demand for process analytics instruments, such as pH sensors and analyzers.

The burden of chronic diseases is increasing worldwide. Factors, such as aging population and behavioral changes in lifestyles, are leading to long-term health problems, and their treatment can be expensive. Most deaths by chronic diseases can be attributed to cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and neurological disorders. This rise in the burden of such diseases is contributing to the growth of the prefilled syringesmarket. The market for prefilled syringes is believed to grow, owing to factors, such as increasing adoption of self-care devices, and benefits associated with prefilled syringes. The prefilled syringes make injections easy, accurate, and safe for both patients as well as doctors. Pre-filled syringes have emerged as one of the fastest-growing choices for unit dose medication, as the pharmaceutical industry seeks new and more convenient drug delivery methods that improve safety and efficiency while reducing costs. The increasing applications for the treatment of chronic diseases are leading to the increased demand for prefilled syringe in the market. Prefilled syringes have been used to deliver drug categories, such as vaccines, therapeutic proteins, blood stimulants, and more. The rising preference of these syringes, along with the increasing disease complications, has led major players to increase their R&D expenditure, which is fur ther acting as major driver for the market growth.

Vendors in the market are offering radar sensors based on the range and the technology (continuous and pulsating). The long-range radars applications are based on 77-GHz frequency. However, 79 GHz is gaining traction for short and mid-range applications, like industrial and automotive, owing to the higher form factor with 3X smaller antennas. It is also benefiting from a wide frequency band of 4 GHz (77 to 81 GHz). Radar sensors have become an integral part of the smart home market, particularly offering contactless control for lighting, air-conditioning, sanitary systems, and automatic door, as well as for security systems, such as alarms, access control, and tracking applications. Due to the robust growth, the autonomous car is instrumental in driving the radar sensor market. The radar technology is driven by the new car assessment program among the OEMs, as they integrate these systems to complement camera devices for ADAS applications. Radars, combined with other sensors, provide enhanced information on safety and collision avoidance. Vendors in the market are building capabilities and investing in acquiring exper tise specific to the automotive industry, which is expected to not only hold the prominent share of the radar sensor market but also expected to augment the demand even further, over the growing demand of EVs. The vendors are expected to invest in new and emerging technology and product capabilities development for the sensors to add value to the offerings and help themselves to remain relevant in the market.

An industrial control system (ICS) consists of combinations of control components, such as electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic, that come together to achieve an industrial objective (e.g., manufacturing, transportation of matter, or energy). The control part of the system includes the specification of the desired output or performance. Control can be fully automated or may consist of a human in the loop. The systems can be configured to operate in the open-loop, closed-loop, and manual modes. With the large-scale, continuous, and highly parameterized industrial devices, the need for industrial automation systems is continually increasing. The present-day industrial control systems have evolved from existing physical systems to the addition of IT capabilities, often replacing or supplementing physical control mechanisms. Thus, to independently meet the requirements of safe start-stop, stable operation and optimal operation of industrial production systems, it has become a necessity to automate various industrial products and manufacturing systems seamlessly.

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The major factors attributing to the growth of the market are the increasing number of disability cases, due to the growing geriatric population, increasing number of road mishaps, spinal cord injuries, and meningitis. These factors are likely to boost the growth of the global medical lifting slings market. As per the revised World Population Prospects, by the United Nations, the number of people aged 60 or above is expected to increase significantly, greater than double by 2050, i.e. from 962 million in 2017 to 2.1 billion in 2050, globally. This age group is highly vulnerable to different types of age-related diseases, which require personal mobility aids like medical lifting slings. According to Disabled World, currently, around 10% of the world population, or roughly 650 million people, are suffering from disability. In most of the OECD countries, females have higher rates of disability than males, and according to the UN Development Program (UNDP), 80% of the people with disabilities live in the developing countries. Therefore, the demographic trend toward an aging population and the rising incidences of chronic diseases led to longer hospital stays, which may increase the demand for medical lifting slings over the forecast period. Additionally, there has been a presence of a considerable number of companies, and the key players are focusing on acquisitions and collaborations to enhance their footprint in the global medical lifting slings market. Companies are focusing on expanding their footprint, primarily by launching innovative solutions for patients. For instance, Savaria acquired Silvalea, a sling manufacturer.

This section provides an overview of strategies adopted by the companies in the past four years (January 2016 to February 2020) in the global medical devices testing services market. The global medical devices testing services market is dominated by juggernauts including Eurofins Scientific Group, Charles River Laboratories International, Inc., Bureau Veritas S.A. and other medium and small-medium enterprises. Several companies are attempting to enter the market and sustain themselves in the competition by adopting different strategies varying from partnerships and collaborations to business expansions and service launches. In the past four years (January 2016-January 2020), the market witnessed approximately 18 mergers and acquisitions, 18 business and regional expansions, 10 service portfolio expansions, six synergistic developments (collaborations, partnerships, and joint ventures), four accreditations, and one funding. Among the different key developments, mergers and acquisitions and service expansions constituted the largest share. The following figure represents the percentage of major strategies adopted by the key market players.

6 月我国官方制造业PMI 50.9%，比上月上升0.3 个百分点。构成制造业PMI 的五大分类指标中，生产指数、新订单指数和供应商配送时间指数均高于临界点，原材料库存指数和从业人员指数均低于临界点。