Soft starters are devices that are used to protect motors from large current fluctuation or inrush. The current inrush or spikes affect the performance of the medium and low voltage motors. Soft starters help in a smooth start and stop functionality of motors, which in turn increases the motors work life and the overall efficiency of the motors. The starting time for motors depends on the initial load, inertia, and torque. As in most cases, the starting current is higher than the rated operational current of the motors, it becomes essential for having a proper motor control center (MCC) in place, which can provide an adequate supply of current/voltage for the smooth functioning of the motors. There are different techniques used for motor control. Based on the motor power range, application, torque, and speed of the motors, different devices are used to create a smooth stop and start function for the motors.

Electric motors are electromechanical devices that convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. Electric motors are generally classified as alternating current (AC) motors, direct current (DC) motors, and other motor types. AC motor converts alternating current into mechanical energy. Electric motors are widely used in both discrete and process industries and have incorporated major technological advances, thereby creating a considerable demand among end-users. The development of efficient motors and the need for low power consumption motors are generating a scope of industrial growth for the market. Electric motors are widely used in industrial equipment, ranging from light-duty to heavy-duty applications.

Time of flight (ToF) is a term that denotes various methods used to calculate the time that an object, particle, or wave takes to move through a distance within a medium. A ToF sensor is considered to be an appropriate input device to both stationary and portable computing devices. This sensor is an important component of ToF cameras, which are used in a variety of sectors including automotive, industrial, healthcare, smart advertising, gaming, and entertainment.

Owing to the increasing number of accidents in industrial areas, the need for explosion proof equipment is growing. Explosion proof equipment includes electrical and nonelectrical equipment used for insulating machines to prevent explosions caused by sparks. The amount of damage occurring due to a spark and gas leakage is huge. Ready-to-use mechanical equipment that can prevent damages and are easy to handle are preferred. Explosion proof equipment consists of various construction materials that are installed in industrial buildings and shop floors during their construction. In addition, there is mechanical equipment used as preventive devices in industrial machines and buildings. Metals like stainless steel, copper aluminum alloy, galvanized steel, silver, and aluminum are used as explosion proof metals. These metals can be used for the construction of industrial machines and act as insulator coatings.

Microwaves are electromagnetic waves that have wavelengths in the range of 1GHz to 300GHz. Microwave devices can generate, amplify, modify, detect, or measure microwaves or voltages with microwave frequencies. There are two types of microwave devices: solid-state devices and vacuum-tube-based devices. Semiconductors, such as silicon (Si) or gallium arsenide (GaAs), are used in solid-state microwave devices. Microwave devices are mainly used in communication, navigation, radar, radio astronomy, heating, and spectroscopy applications. Backward diodes, Gunn diodes, IMPATT diodes, Schottky diodes, tunnel diodes, varactor diodes, transistors, and monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) are some of the predominant microwave devices in the industry.

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.