The global test and measurement market is considered as the parent market for the global laser distance meter market, which was valued at $107.42 billion in 2016. The global laser distance meter market accounted for only 1.38% of the parent market. The test and measurement market includes various measuring equipment that are used in multiple end-user segments such as the industrial, construction, automation, manufacturing, energy, automotive, and machinery. Such measurement equipment can be handheld or portable console systems. The laser distance meter market considers handheld distance measurement devices that use laser technology to identify the measurements.

Floor cleaning machines are tools that are designed specifically to clean floors, rugs, carpets, and other areas using suction and other methods. The global floor cleaning machines market is expected to be dominated by walk-in scrubbers, owing to the low price of the product. Vendors in the global floor cleaning machines market mainly cater to the professional and consumer markets. Several businesses and households are potential customers for floor cleaning equipment. However, most of the equipment is sold to the professional market. The global floor cleaning machines market for professional cleaning equipment solutions consists of vacuum cleaners, high-pressure washers, scrubbers, sweepers, and manual floor cleaning equipment.

Neonatal incubators are used to provide a safe and controlled environment to the neonates with existing medical conditions such as illness, disability. Premature babies born pre-term are required to be kept under observation inside the neonatal incubators to provide the basic life support.

The global pedometer market is growing steadily at a CAGR of 6.03% owing to the rise in demand for fitness monitoring devices from health-conscious individuals opting for healthy lifestyles. End-users such as sportspersons and fitness individuals, recreational users, corporate wellness providers, and the geriatric population are further supporting the market growth. Sportspersons and individual users use pedometers for personal use to track their health parameters, such as the number of steps taken, heart rate count, and calories burned during their daily exercise schedule. The elderly may use personal fitness devices to monitor their health. Organizations engaged in corporate wellness programs are contributing to the major percentage of market share owing to bulk purchase orders. However, owing to the prolonged time required for decision making during the pre-purchase phase, the frequency of sales of products and repeat purchase are very less. To overcome this adverse market condition, the manufacturers are focusing on product design to develop multifunctional products and are engaged in various sales promotional strategies

Transparent conductive films are thin films that possess high electrical and thermal conductivity, along with high optical transmittance, and are used in the manufacture of display panels such as LCDs, touchscreens, and photovoltaics. However, transparent conductive films for photovoltaic applications are not included in this report.

The concept of integrated OR came into existence in the late 1960's and evolved with rapid technological advances. The OR integrated systems include a display, AV management, and recording and documentation systems. An OR integrated system is a unified interface and communication network that provides centralized control of OR systems for enhanced communication and co-ordination between surgical teams. It facilitates best possible ergonomics, effective monitoring, and precise control of OR systems for performing surgeries faster and with more safety and efficiency. Integrated ORs can save cost and time by reducing surgical errors and the need for corrective surgeries. Also, OR integration can connect surgeons to medical professionals around the world for expert consultation during complex surgical procedures. Efficient OR integration in hospitals can attract high-caliber surgical specialists and more number of patients. It allows a hospital to undertake a large number of surgeries and increase its revenue.

Plasma cutting is a process that is used to cut conducting materials. This process is used predominantly in the steel industry. A plasma arc is generated inside the plasma torch. Based on the metal and the desired quality levels, gases such as nitrogen, argon, compressed air, and argon and hydrogen (65%+35%) are used as plasma gas. This cutting method is most widely used to cut aluminum, thick stainless steel, copper, and other alloys of steel. Even for ferrous materials like mild steel, the quality of cutting achieved through this method is sharp and highly economical. This cutting technology is gradually substituting the traditional oxy-fuel cutting for materials with thicknesses in the range of 0.5-50 mm.

An industrial robot is employed in manufacturing industries to perform complex operations such as arc welding, material handling, material removal, packaging, picking, and molding, among others. The robots employed in material handling, picking, and welding applications are the largest revenue contributors to the global industrial robotics market. These robots are widely used to perform tasks that are dangerous and unsuitable for human workers. Since 2000, industrial robots have been reshaping the manufacturing industry by providing a wide range of industrial solutions. The demand for high productivity and accuracy in the manufacturing sector is constantly augmenting the demand for industrial robots over the last 10-15 years. Industrial robots are categorized based on the number of axes, process performed, structure type, payload capability, size of work envelope, and speed.

The global ultrasonic sensors market is expected to grow at a moderate rate during the period of 2017-2021. The Americas is the leading revenue-contributing region in this market; it is followed by EMEA and APAC. The primary reason for the growth in this market is that it is still in its infancy in the context of the industry's potential. The global ultrasonic sensors market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.37% during the forecast period.

Process automation and instrumentation is a necessity for industrial manufacturing, as it helps in optimizing business outcomes. It aids in effectively controlling and monitoring the industrial production process by minimizing downtimes of a plant. The global process automation and instrumentation market has a significant growth potential from the developing countries such as China, India, Indonesia, Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico. The increase in business competition among competitive organizations and companies has led to growth in the global process automation and instrumentation market. The need to control and monitor processes has led to the growth of the global process automation and instrumentation market with advanced automation products and solutions.