The aluminum industry value chain consists of both upstream and downstream companies. Upstream companies’ operations include mining (extraction of bauxite) and refining (deriving alumina from bauxite). The commonly used process for extracting bauxite is Bayer process. The alumina obtained from bauxite is used as a raw material for making aluminum. Downstream operations include casting, smelting, and fabricating the refined alumina. The refined alumina is treated using an electrolytic process to obtain liquid aluminum, which is then processed into products of different shapes and sizes such as wire rods. Wire rods are used as feedstock for aluminum conductors and cables that find applications in T&D.

Airport passenger screening systems are being used at the airport security checkpoints since decades. Earlier, most of the airport passenger screening process relied on hand-held metal detectors or walk-through metal detector for passengers and X-ray systems for carry-on items. However, the evolving security threats and the inability of metal detectors to detect non-metallic objects and explosives are nudging many airports to implement advanced imaging technologies and procedures to screen passengers for explosives and non-metallic weapons.

The automatic soft-close door is a door locking mechanism in automobiles. These systems help enable the door to be closed gently rather than banging it with significant force. In this system, the sensor mounted near the latch detects the door within half an inch and actuates a motor that pulls the door to a complete shut position.

Breast massagers are devices frequently used to tighten, firm, or enhance the size of the breast from the surface. These products are often electrical or battery operated. The global breast massager market is expected to grow moderately at a CAGR of 4.46% over 2016-2020. The market in the Americas was the largest contributor to the revenue of the overall market in 2015. However, APAC is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period.

The global back support market is witnessing growth across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas due to the growing older population, especially in countries like Japan. Also, the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among older and middle-aged population is increasing. Braces and back supports are also used for treating sport injuries in athletes.

The global back support market is witnessing growth across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas due to the growing older population, especially in countries like Japan. Also, the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among older and middle-aged population is increasing. Braces and back supports are also used for treating sport injuries in athletes.

Engine oil in passenger cars is used to reduce friction and wear and tear of the connecting rods and moving engine crankshaft, bearings, and pistons. Engine oil serves as an effective coolant as it prevents the formation of rust and corrosion. Synthetic engine oils are now being widely accepted as the standard engine oil by OEMs due to better compatibility with the environment as well as technical benefits over conventional mineral oil engine oils. Synthetic lubricants lead to high performance of the engine as well as safeguards and maintains the engine well. A vehicle using synthetic engine oil requires less maintenance and has greater operating efficiency.

The process used to create objects of a uniform cross-sectional profile is known as extrusion. The material to be extruded is pushed through a die of the desired crosssection. The extrusion process may be semi-continuous as well as the continuous process. It can be carried out on hot as well as cold materials. Some commonly extruded materials include metals, polymers, concrete, ceramics, and foodstuffs.

Power modules consist of multiple discrete power semiconductor devices. Power module packages offer higher power density and are more reliable than discrete power semiconductors. Original equipment manufacturers will continue to demand modular power solutions, which can be integrated easily into different subsystems and used in many different devices, during the forecast period. Power modules are widely used in applications such as in inverters for wind converters, photovoltaic solar energy systems, and other renewable energy applications. They are also used in industrial motor drives and hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs).

Lithotripter is a non-invasive device that helps in breaking the kidney stones by passing electromagnetic shock waves from outside the body. The device provides a nonsurgical method of destroying/pulverizing stones into small pieces that are capable enough to excrete naturally through individual's urine. Very few lithotripsies are performed through MI procedures that expose individuals to a lower concentration of anesthesia.