The automotive sales have improved worldwide. With the increase in consumers' confidence in various economies, such as the US, the automotive sales in terms of the units sold have improved. In 2016, the largest automotive market, China accounted for 24.9 million units, which are over 27% of the global automotive sales in 2015. In China, the massive population along with strong economic growth is the driving factor for the rapidly growing automotive market. Apart from a strong domestic market, China is an export hub for automobiles and auto components with most of the international original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and tire suppliers having off-shore manufacturing facilities in the country.

In the recent past, safety has become a paramount focus area for OEMs and the entire automotive value chain. This can be primarily attributed to stringent regulatory push advocating safety on roads along with customers attributing safety as a key purchase influencer. Apart from these factors, the intense competition in the industry has forced OEMs to equip more number of safety features in an effort to gain market share.

ECU is a computer that controls one or many electrical systems in a vehicle. Modern ECUs employ both microprocessors and microcontrollers depending on the computational requirements. The operation of an ECU is similar to that of the basic input/output system (BIOS) of a computer. The ECU receives inputs from on-board the sensors and provides instructions to the electrical systems and sub-systems based on the received inputs. A modern vehicle may have as many as 80 ECUs to manage its electrical systems.

The utilization and consumption of rechargeable batteries are growing globally, covering all major sectors like consumer electronics, energy, automotive, and telecom. With advanced technologies and developments, battery efficiency (the maximum output power with respect to size and weight) has improved dramatically. The rapid growth of the global green vehicle market in the automotive sector has fueled the sales of high-density, high-power, small-size batteries especially Li-ion batteries globally. This increase in the global rechargeable battery market has prompted companies to become knowledgeable about battery management, thereby driving the global BMS market.

An icemaker or an ice machine is a consumer device or a kind of refrigeration machinery for the production of ice. The size of an ice machine generally varies depending on the requirement. For instance, a small-scale ice maker is usually used as an individual appliance or fitted inside a freezer. However, large-scale production requires separate ice makers to be installed. A typical ice maker consists of control modules, motors, thermostats, heater terminals, valves, and blades. The term icemaker is more versatile, as some manufacturers refer to their products as packaged ice machines, whereas others use ice maker.

The global commercial beverage blender market is segmented on the basis of blender capacity, container construction, and end-users. Beverage blenders with plastic containers are more popular than the stainless steel and glass containers. This is mainly because of their low price, durable nature, and lightweight. Nowadays, many beverage blenders with plastic containers are being made available with improved quality such as Bisphenol A (BPA) free and scratch resistant features.

Aircraft batteries are used to start engines while initiating taxiing or the APU. The batteries are also used to power the airplane interiors and services (such as broadband and air conditioning). The major battery chemistries that are generally used as modern aircraft batteries are lithium-based (Li-ion and lithium iron phosphate), nickel-based (Ni-Cd or nickel metal hydride), and lead-acid. Lead-acid batteries are usually employed in light and general aviation aircraft. The nickel-based batteries dominate larger aircraft and helicopter applications, which are being replaced by the lithium-based batteries since the past decade.

The global casino gaming equipment market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.25% during the forecast period. The easing of government regulations related to casino markets is one of the major factors contributing to the growing demand for casino gaming equipment. Many countries, such as Japan, are aiming at legalizing casino gaming because of the growing popularity of gambling and the high revenue contribution from casinos globally. The market growth is also driven by factors such as the increasing middle-class population and rising disposable income. This rise in demand for gambling games is leading to an increase in the construction of new casino centers across the world. For instance, Marina Bay Sands, which opened in April 2010, generated a revenue of $1.06 billion from the casino in 2010 and more than $2.3 billion in 2015.

Adaptive brake lights alert drivers of the emergency brake being activated in the vehicle in front of them. The flashing of the brake lights indicates to the car behind that the emergency brakes are being activated. The brake lights are automatically activated to flash several times with different illuminating levels when the vehicle undergoes an emergency brake while traveling at a speed of over 60 km/h. The intensity of the brake lights could be enhanced through the activation of additional lights along with the car’s existing brake lights upon emergency braking. The signal can either be given through flashing of brake and hazard lights or through high-intensity brake lights (intensity higher than that during normal braking), along with the activation of hazard lights.

During the global recession of 2008-2009, DIY tools sales across Europe and North America slowed down. This is because the recession restricted consumers' spending power on DIY tools. Consumer preferences have also seen changes due to a change in demographics. The increasing aging population in Europe is deterring the adoption of traditional DIY jobs while the rising housing prices are discouraging the younger population from investing in the housing market.