Planar lightwave circuit (PLCs) are devices integrated with fiber-matched silica waveguides on silicon or glass substrate to ensure optimal interaction for guided-wave optical signals. PLC is a recently developed technology wherein waveguides are fabricated using lithography and a silica glass substrate. PLC splitters regulate the power of optical signals via splitting and routing to facilitate the delivery of reliable light distribution. These have a broader operating wavelength range, i.e., 1260-1650 nm as compared to low-cost fused biconical tapered (FBT) couplers. These splitters exhibit characteristics such as comprehensive temperature range, improved uniformity, enhanced reliability, and compact dimensions. . These are known to offer accurate and uniform splits with minimum loss of power during transmission. In addition, these are widely used in PON networks to facilitate optical signal power splitting.

The global industrial oven market generated revenue of $8,469 million in 2016, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% to reach $12,897 million by 2023. Industrial ovens are used for a variety of industrial applications such as curing, drying, annealing, tempering, or baking of components, parts, or final products. These ovens can be used for both small and large-volume applications, in batches or continuously, with the help of a conveyor line. These ovens are available in a variety of temperature ranges, sizes, and configurations based on end-use requirement. Industrial oven is used at every stage of processing, such as aging, annealing, tempering, bonding, baking, homogenizing, stress relieving, hardening, normalizing, preheating, sterilization, and others.

An x-ray detector is an electronic device that detects radiation of x-ray or gamma ray for imaging purposes. X-ray imaging is an important non-destructive testing (NDT) technique for products such as circuit boards, concrete parts, and metals. This technique is also useful to detect Cracks and very fine manufacturing defects, thus maintaining quality, product reliability, and various other physical properties of the materials. NDT uses various testing methods to evaluate the object, material, or system without damaging or destroying it. This testing assures that the structural and mechanical components perform their function in a safe, reliable, and cost-effective manner.

Smart wearable gloves are electronic devices that make use of microcontrollers and involve an electronic-human interface. These are worn on hands as an accessory that incorporates practical functions as well as features. These smart devices are used as a fashion statement, fitness tracker, specific health issue monitoring device, media device, or is connected to other smart devices. The smart glove market is expected to witness significant growth in the future owing to a rise in purchasing power and strengthening economy across the globe.

Sinusitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation along the sinus lining, which lead to nose blockage and further avoid the mucus drainage. Sinus dilation devices are medical devices used to expand the sinus openings of a patient's nose to treat drainage issues related to nasal sinuses or sinusitis. One of the advanced sinus dilation procedure is the balloon sinus dilation, a minimally invasive procedure that replaces the traditional sinus surgeries procedure. During balloon sinus dilation procedure, a doctor reshapes the patient's sinus pathway with inflated balloons to open the blocked sinus or nasal pathway. The procedure is generally preferred over decongestants, antibiotics, or steroids, as it provides immediate and long-lasting results.

Medical computer carts are devices intended to ease the work load of nurses along with other healthcare professionals that assist in enhancing patient care and safety. These carts form a crucial aspect of medical aid, as they facilitate bedside patient care through their ability to record, store, and dispense equipment, supplies, pharmaceuticals, patient information, and related data.

The global infant phototherapy devices market was valued at $71,730.23 thousand in 2016, and is expected to reach $103,744.71 thousand by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2017 to 2023. Phototherapy refers to the use of light for the treatment of jaundice in infants. It is one of the most common methods used to reduce the bilirubin (the compound that leads to jaundice) levels in infants. During phototherapy, an infant lies in a plastic crib, and is exposed to a type of light that is absorbed by its skin. During this process, the bilirubin in the baby's body is converted into a much simpler water-soluble form, which can be easily excreted through stool and urine.

The global dental chair market was valued at $1,526.9 million in 2016, and is expected to reach $2,165.5 million by 2023, registering a CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period. Dental chair, also known as dental treatment unit, is the basic device required to deliver appropriate dental care services. These chairs are specifically designed in various ways that can provide accurate support to the patients undergoing dental treatment. Advancements in the dental chair designs has become essential, owing to increase in geriatric population, rise in cosmetic dentistry, and surge in demand of oral treatments & dental care.

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