Nearly a decade ago, airbag systems were mainly deployed in the luxury segment vehicles. Currently, the situation has entirely changed due to the increasing pressure from regulatory bodies, intense competition in the market, and rising concerns of consumers about safety. These pressures intensify the long-standing significance for car manufacturers to include Airbag system in every car regardless of its market segment. The significant component of an airbag system is the airbag inflator as it engages in deploying airbags in the event of a collision, to protect passengers. Thus, the growing demand for airbag systems proportionally escalates the market demand for airbag inflators.

The market studied has expanded rapidly over the past few years, due to a considerable rise in the number of accidents and thefts, resulting in various governments mandating the installation of dash cams. Dashboard cameras have evolved from the first cameras installed on police cars, in the late 1980s. They were primarily analog cameras that did not have memory cards, and recorded on VHS cassettes. The industry transformed drastically in the 1990s, when citizens began to install dash cams and use them to record driving instances. The advancements in technology have led to many improvements in the dash cams, such as high-quality video output and cost-effectiveness.

Micro Electro Mechanical System (MEMS) sensors, due to the advantages such as accuracy, reliability, in addition to scope for making smaller electronic devices, have gained a significant traction in the past few years. Industrial automation and demand for miniaturized consumer devices such as wearables, IoT connected devices etc., across regions are among the major factors driving the MEMS pressure sensors market. Automotive industry, which is presently undergoing technology transition with a major focus on increasing the safety, comfort and entertainment provides ample opportunities for MEMS pressure sensors. Emerging sensor-rich applications such as autonomous vehicles, drones and AR/VR equipment are further accelerating the need for MEMS pressure sensors.

The applications of radar are becoming more diverse, and commercialization is accelerating, owing to significant advances in digital and RF/microwave technologies. Currently, there are various radar applications, from traditional defense and surveillance to automotive radar, for driver assistance to biomedical radar for imaging, monitoring, and treatment. For all of these applications, the competitive environment demands rapid cycles of design, system integration, prototyping, and testing.

Morocco’s automotive industry has witnessed significant growth over the past few years. It surpassed South Africa and stood as one of the leading automotive producing hubs in the region. The country, in 2017, produced 345,000 passenger vehicles. In comparison, South Africa produced 331,000 passenger vehicles during the same period. Although the country lacks domestic production, most of the automotive manufacturers have established their production facilities in Morocco. Most of these manufacturers are aiming at a Complete Knocked Down (CKD) to reduce costs due to tax.

Rising automotive production in the countries including Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam are boosting the demand for industrial gases in the region, since past few years. • The industrial gases are used in automotive metal processing and fabrication applications, such as vacuum annealing, hot isostatic pressing, powder production, sinter hiping, thermal spray/plasma spray, cutting and welding, annealing, brazing, sintering, hardening, cryo-treating/shrink fitting, machining, etc.The production of all types of vehicles in countries including Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia increased by 0.2%, 9%, and 12.6% in 2018 compared to 2017.  The increase in automotive production plants in Thailand is one of the driving factors for the consumption of industrial gases in the country. SAIC Motor-CP built a new production capacity of 100,000 units in December 2017.

Aluminum extrusion is a technique used to transform aluminum alloy into objects with a definitive cross-sectional profile, for a wide range of applications. The extrusion process makes the most of aluminum’s unique combination of physical characteristics. For instance, its malleability allows it to be easily machined and cast. However, aluminum is one-third the density and stiffness of steel, and the resulting products offer strength and stability, particularly when alloyed with other metals.  With the growing focus toward reducing exhaust emissions, and to meet the fuel economy standards, the demand for aluminum and aluminum-extrusion has been increasing, as aluminum extrusion aids automobile manufacturers in reducing vehicle weight, while accommodating additional safety and convenience.  The extruded aluminum content in the vehicles has been continually increasing over the past few years, and the new vehicle launches over the years have validated that growth outlook.

Pin and sleeve devices are widely used in residential, commercial, and industrial application as medium to flow electricity from circuit to device. Various industries including automotive, manufacturing, oil & gas, energy & power, and others widely use pin and sleeve devices in multiple applications, as these devices offers safe connectivity, high durability. It also provides suitable result in abusive environments. The scope of the report discusses the potential opportunities for the market players to enter the U.S. pin and sleeve devices market. Furthermore, it provides an in-depth analysis of the market, outlining current trends, key driving factors, and key area of investment. The report includes Porter’s five forces analysis to understand the competitive scenario of the industry and role of each stakeholder in the value chain. Moreover, it features the strategies adopted by key market players to maintain their foothold in the market.

Pin and sleeve devices are widely used in residential, commercial, and industrial application as medium to flow electricity from circuit to device. Various industries including automotive, manufacturing, oil & gas, energy & power, and others widely use pin and sleeve devices in multiple applications, as these devices offers safe connectivity, high durability. It also provides suitable result in abusive environments. The scope of the report discusses the potential opportunities for the market players to enter the U.S. pin and sleeve devices market. Furthermore, it provides an in-depth analysis of the market, outlining current trends, key driving factors, and key area of investment. The report includes Porter’s five forces analysis to understand the competitive scenario of the industry and role of each stakeholder in the value chain. Moreover, it features the strategies adopted by key market players to maintain their foothold in the market.

West African countries, such as Nigeria and Ghana, have witnessed a significant rise in demand for refined fuels, such as gasoline and LPG, on account of strong economic growth, increasing number of vehicle sales, and penetration of LPG in the recent times. However, the West African economy does not produce enough refined products to meet its demand. Hence, it is dependent on imports, supporting differential pricing and refiners’ margin.