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.

EO/IR systems are an essential part of military operations. These systems encompass a broad array of distinct technologies that are based on target acquisitions and mission requirements. Such EO/IR systems are used in different military applications like airborne, land-based, and naval. Some of the airborne EO/IR systems are optic sights, observation systems, helmet mounted displays, and night vision systems. Land-based EO/IR systems include night vision goggles, weapon mounted sights, vehicle mounted optronics devices, thermal imagers, laser rangefinders, and designators. Naval based EO/IR systems include thermal imagery systems, infrared imaging and detectors, optronics mast systems, and surveillance and tracking systems. These systems assist in the battlefield with better visibility, tracking, and targeting of enemy locations.

GPS-enabled devices render large amount of assistance to a country's armed forces on battlefields. In addition to performing basic functions such as tracking and navigation, investments are being made to expand the operational range of GPS devices with the incorporation of new software and techniques. In 2015, the military GPS device market was valued at $1.26 billion, of which the airborne GPS devices segment held the major portion with a share of 44.51% and is forecasted to be 43.61% by 2020. The second largest segment, land GPS devices, currently has a share of 25.84%. Its value stood at $324.3 million in 2015 and is expected to reach $393 million (share of 26.05%) by 2020. The weapon systems GPS devices segment is expected to maintain nearly the same percentage of market share (around 17.8%) during the forecast period, with the revenue going up from $224.6 million in 2015 to $268.7 million in 2020. In addition, the market for GPS devices embedded in naval vessels is expected to increase its share from 11.76% in 2015 to 12.53% ($189.1 million in revenue) in 2020.

The field of MI surgery has undergone substantial growth over the past few years. MI surgeries have evolved both in terms of scientific and technical aspects. To perform surgery in such a way that leaves no visible scarring in the surgical area is a challenge for surgeons. The adoption of MI techniques for various surgeries started in 1970, and its applications are expanding at a rapid pace for many therapy areas. Technologies such as imaging guidance, digital fluoroscopy, high-resolution endoscopy, and robotic surgical tools with less invasive approach have become familiar. MI surgeries offer a great benefit over conventional open surgery and it is one of the most demanding procedures.

Modular instruments are devices that are used for the configuration of automated T&M equipment. They deliver open-software-defined solutions that offer more flexibility to users in terms of customizing their measurements and interfaces according to their needs. T&M equipment is used for the design, development, verification, maintenance, and repair of various electronic and mechanical products. Some of the electronic products that use T&M equipment are cell phones, semiconductors, digital cameras, MP3 players, and solar inverters. Some of the mechanical products that use T&M equipment are turbines, automotive suspensions, and aircraft propulsion systems. Automated T&M equipment enhances the efficiency, reliability, and accuracy of electronic/mechanical products under focus.