Demand cannibalisation by smartphones has lowered the Mexican PC market, which is still developing with a household penetration of 45.4% in 2017, despite showing stalled growth for the first time. TV ownership is widespread, but vendors should benefit from upgrades to new technologies.  Pressure on digital camera volumes from smartphones will continue to be a drag.  The handset segment was affected by peso depreciation in 2015-2016, but will gain a stronger footing once the smartphone migration upside is no longer obscured by economic challenges.

The blockchain technology is expected to disrupt the automotive value chain in the near future. The magnitude of its impact might vary from stake holders to stake holders, but it surely encompasses the whole value chain. This section of the research study throws light on the push and the pull forces operating in the automotive blockchain market. It further studies the impact of these forces on the market growth.

The global digital signage market was valued at USD 17,220.2 million in 2017 and is expected to reach USD 31,714.1 million by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 8.0% over the forecast period. Digital signage has turned out to be a cost-effective and reliable solution which is accessible to all the business segments irrespective of the business size. Therefore, the digital signage has become a dynamic platform for all the business sectors to adopt and maximize the potential of their products, sales, and services through impactful advertisement and promotions. All these factors are escalating the demand for digital signage, and the market is anticipated to further explode at a considerable pace over the forecast period.

Dental diseases pose a significant health burden globally. Because of the increasing prevalence of dental caries and periodontal diseases, severe dental impairment has been reported in the developed and developing countries. Dental x-ray systems are useful in detecting and recording areas of decay that are undetectable by oral examination, especially minor areas of decay present between teeth. These devices are also used to detect periodontal diseases, as they help identify bone loss or any changes in bone structure or root canals due to infection. According to 2015 CDC statistics, 91% of the U.S. population aged 20–64 years reported dental caries. In addition, rising prevalence of periodontitis is also accelerating the demand for dental x-ray systems. According to NCBI 2017 data, around 20%– 50% of the global population is affected with periodontal diseases both in the developing and developed regions. Periodontal diseases are considered as a public health concern with rise in its prevalence among adolescents as well as adults.

Computer hardware spending contracted 2015-2017, with peso depreciation the main negative factor in 2015, but it was increasingly the cannibalisation of PC use cases by smartphones that was responsible for weak performance. Audio-visual spending growth resumed in 2017, supported by flat-panel TV set upgrades and replacements, as well as the positive trend for smartphone complimentary audio devices. After a slowdown in the smartphone boom in 2015 and 2016 as a result of challenging economic conditions the trend rebounded strongly in 2017 through upgrades and an extension of ownership to new users.

There was a sharp decline in device spending in 2016 as a result of depreciation and recession, which affected all three segments of the market, before a stabilisation in 2017 as economic conditions improved. The hardware trend was exhibiting a negative US dollar trend prior to 2016, and only recorded modest growth in 2017 with more supportive economic conditions because of shifting usage patterns. Handset spending outperformed again in 2017 as the smartphone boom resumed, based on a flow of first-time buyers and pent-up replacement demand from existing owners.

Egypt is among the top-five largest medical device markets in the MENA region. Per capita medical device spending is below the regional average. The medical device market will record a high 2017-2022 CAGR in US dollar terms. Egypt has a large diagnostic imaging segment considering its overall market size. The medical device market is largely reliant on imports. • Local production is limited to basic consumables and other medical devices. There is a growing presence of medical device multinationals through joint ventures with local partners or through sales offices. Private health expenditure accounts for about 60% of health expenditure. There is a growing trend towards privatisation due to a declining public healthcare sector.

Collaborative robots have opened up a new dimension of automation across multiple industries. Most importantly, the technology is gaining traction among established as well as new players because of its mobility and low cost. Unlike heavy industrial robots, collaborative robots share workspace with humans, augmenting their capabilities and capacities. The technology proves to be a boon to the small and medium enterprises as it helps them to scale up easily with less man power.

Technological advancements in the market in recent years have rapidly increased the growth of hernia mesh devices market. In 2014, two TeleRobotic systems known as da Vinci Robotic Surgical by Intuitive Surgical and Zeus Robotic Surgical System by Computer Motion received FDA approval. These devices provide efficiency, lower recurrence rate, and facilitate quicker recovery. These devices are permitted to perform surgeries strictly under the supervision of one surgeon present in the operating room. Both devices were found to be safe as they were completely controlled by specialized techniques. Moreover, they provide accuracy as they offer a 3D view of the surgical site to surgeons. This facility of 3D imaging provides a clearer view as compared to infrared technology used by surgeons in laparoscopic hernia repairs.

Among the top 20 largest markets by overall size, but very low per capita expenditure.  Ratio of spending on medical devices to GDP remains low.  Diagnostic imaging and other medical devices account for the largest market shares.  The market is seeing relatively high growth by global standards underpinned by a strong economy.  Growing middle class population fuelling demand for high quality private healthcare.  The private sector accounts for two-thirds of hospitals and 75% of advanced medical technology.  Public sector is under-resourced and infrastructure is woefully inadequate.  Import dependency has started to reduce and will fall further as domestic production expands under the Make in India initiative.  Local domestic producers focus mainly on low-tech medical devices; higher end devices tend to be manufactured by multinationals. Regulatory oversight is increasing, including a hardened stance on pricing for essential devices.