NDT techniques are used to find discontinuities in test materials. NDT equipment is used to examine and evaluate the properties of an object, system, or material without damaging it. Some NDT methods such as UT, radiography testing, TOFD testing, and phased array are known for high accuracy, reliability, reproduction of output, and material characterization. NDT equipment comprises three major technologies: ultrasonic, radiography, and visual testing.

The global fusion splicer market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.93% during 2016-2020. In 2015, the telecommunication segment was the highest contributor to the overall market, with a 63.83% market share. The demand for fusion splicers is growing in the segment, which is expected to expand its presence further in the global market. The fiber-optic technology uses thin strands of glass or plastic called optical fibers. Optical fibers use light to transmit information between two places. An optical fiber is a thin cylinder of dielectric material, which is capable of transmitting messages modulated onto light waves. Fusion splicers are used to join two optical fibers using heat. They offer high-strength, permanent, and low-loss joint, and plays an important role in the optical network.

The suppression or filtering of electromagnetic noise in connectors can be achieved by adding diodes and capacitors to separate interfering high-voltage or high-frequency noise from the desired lower frequency signals. These connectors are called filtered connectors and have been used in the industry for more than three decades to provide cost- and space-effective solutions to EMI problems. They can be used in multiple applications such as satellites, avionics systems, communications, missiles, consumer electronics, and medical instruments.

LDMs were introduced in the market as early as 1993, as a replacement for measuring tape. Leica Geosystems, which was acquired by Hexagon in 2005, was among the first companies to commercially launch handheld LDMs. Over the past 20 years, LDMs have seen a lot of advances in terms of accuracy, size, and weight. As the fabrication cost of semiconductors has fallen over the years, the ASP of LDMs has also come down. A LDM, which used to cost $300 in early 2000, is available at $100 with same features. There are high-end LDMs like Bosch GLR 825, Fluke 424, and Leica S910 that cost more than $300. To justify the higher price, they offer additional features like angle measurement, Pythagoras function (to measure indirect dimensions when the line of sight is obscure), and camera for a 4x zoom. Laser distance meters are used in different industries such as construction and real estate. They have applications like finding out electrical wiring and furniture length in carpentry, interior designing, and carpet flooring. Professional contractors such as solar energy solution providers are widely using them for panel installation and commissioning. The

上周市场延续震荡格局，全周沪深300 指数上涨0.2%，A 股汽车整车板块下跌0.8%，汽车零部件板块下跌0.7%。8 月全月来看，全月沪深300 上涨3.9%，乘用车下跌3.2%，汽车零部件上涨3.1%。

Atrial fibrillation (AF), a type of heart arrhythmia, is a heart condition wherein the heartbeat too fast, too slow, or irregular. According to a study in 2013, about 33.5 million people had arrhythmia worldwide. As per the estimation by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2015, about 2.7-6.1 million people had AF in the US. This condition is mostly seen among the older population (aged 60 and above). It occurs because of the malfunctioning in the electrical system of the heart, which leads to sudden cardiac arrest or heart failure.