Mining chemicals play a major role in the processing of mineral ores. The consumption of base metals (such as iron, steel, and aluminum) and precious metals (such as silver, gold, and platinum) increased steadily, due to their various applications in various industries. The metal mining processes require mining chemicals during the stage of processing the respective ores. With the increase in the consumption of these metals, mining activities for these metals have surged globally, especially in Canada and Mexico. Canada is a global leader in mining operations, with active production of more than 60 metals and minerals, and it is a major producer of primary aluminum, cobalt, diamond, gold, nickel, platinum group metals, salt, titanium concentrates, and uranium. In addition, Canada ranks among the top five countries in the global production of 14 major metals and minerals, such as first in potash production; second in uranium and niobium; third in cobalt, aluminum, tungsten, and platinum group metals; fourth in nickel, salt, sulfur, and titanium; and fifth in diamond, cadmium, and gold.

Wireless power transmission involves the transfer of electrical power from transmitter to receiver without any wired connection. Introduction of smart charging mats and newly launched ground pads specifically for electric vehicles increases the demand for wireless charging systems globally. Increase in sales of electric vehicles (EVs), constant advancements in portable electronics as well as wearables, and frequent need for harvesting ambient RF energy are expected to drive the growth of the global wireless electric vehicle charging market during the forecast period. However, expensive technology for its integration and slower charging as compared to other charging technologies hamper the market growth. The wireless electric vehicle charging market is segmented on the basis of power source, installation, distribution channel, vehicle type, and region. The power source segment is divided into 3≤11 kW, 11–50 kW, and >50 kW. Based on installation, the market is bifurcated into home and commercial. Depending on distribution channel, it is segregated into OEMs and aftermarket. The vehicle type segment is classified into battery electric vehicles (BEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), and commercial electric vehicles. Region wise, it is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

Wireless power transmission transfers electrical power from transmitter to receiver without any wire connection. Wireless charging technology allows multiple devices to connect wirelessly. The smart charging mats and newly launched ground pads specifically for electric vehicles increase the demand for wireless charging in the market. In addition, with the use of laser and microwave technology, the Startup Company Wi-Charge Ltd. has developed technology that charges electronic devices such as smart phones, bands, and earbuds from a significant distance. Increase in sales of electric vehicles (EVs), constantly evolving portable electronics as well as wearables market, and frequent need of harvesting ambient RF energy are expected to drive the wireless charging market during the forecast period. However, expensive technology for its integration and slower charging as compared to other charging technologies are expected to hamper the growth of the market.

Supply chain management software provides a real-time analytical platform, which manages the flow of product and information across the supply chain network. This software is designed to enhance and strengthen the supply chain operations in an organization by managing production, inventory, sourcing, transportation, and supervising the product demand. In addition, it provides better visibility to organizations with a cross-functional access, and offers exception-based process management platforms, which enable staff to micro-manage steady-state processes. This software can be customized on the basis of enterprise requirements. Its subcategories include supply chain planning, transportation management system (TMS), warehouse management system (WMS), manufacturing execution system, and others. The report features the information on supply chain management software and services offered by key vendors. Furthermore, it highlights the strategies of the key market players to improve the market share and sustain competition.

Water sports gear is one of the most integral parts of water sports. It is used as a wearable product that provides safety as well as increases efficiency in performing water sport activities such as snorkeling, rafting, diving, swimming, knee boarding, and others. The global water sports gear market is analyzed on the basis of its prospect and future growth rate. The report highlights numerous factors that influence the growth of the water sports gear market. These include market forecast, drivers, restraints, opportunities, and role of different key players operating in the market. The water sports equipment market is segmented on the basis of product type, age group, distribution channel, and region. By product type, it is classified into watersports clothes, swim fins, swim mask & goggles, buoyancy control device (BCD), watches, life jackets, safety helmets, and others. By age group, it is divided into kids, adults, and geriatric. Based on distribution channel, the market is segregated into specialty store, franchise store, online store, supermarket/hypermarket, and others. Region wise, the market is analyzed across North America (the U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, and rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa).

Virtual training is a training method in which a simulated virtual environment is created to test certain abilities of a trainee that can contribute to the learning process. It is widely applicable in-flight simulation, simulationbased gaming, serious games, healthcare training, energy, transportation training, e-learning, military & navy, digital manufacturing, and others. The significant impacting factors include increase in awareness about virtual training and simulation, costeffective benefits of virtual training and simulation technology, and rise in defense, healthcare, and education expenditure. In few regions such as Africa, people are willing to adopt the technology, but lack of infrastructure and availability of solutions resist them to do so. This negatively impacts the market. Moreover, absence of novelty in products may lead to loss of interest of consumers in outdated technology and would stick to the existing one, rather than buying another one. Thus, lack of investments in R&D is projected to impact negatively on the virtual training and simulation market. Advancements in virtual training and simulation technology positively affects the market growth and is expected to continue this in the near future.

Multi-layer ceramic capacitors were first developed in the 1970s and 1980s, but their widespread adoption was possible in the last decade with the development of new dielectric materials and fabrication methods. The MLCC (Multilayer ceramic capacitors) possess unique characteristics like flexibility in size or shape, low cost, ability to withstand high voltages and are considered to most reliable. However, the most crucial characteristic that resulted in their widespread adoption was their ability to pack multiple components into a single package. Each MLCC has hundreds of layers and each layer acts as a separate component. This eliminated the use of additional components in the circuitry. MLCC were at the center of all the technological innovations that happened in the last decade, and they can be considered to be one of the enablers of new innovations in consumer electronics, telecommunications, and energy storage. The impact of MLCC has been such that the new technologies, like IoT, 5G, and EVs, are highly dependent on the availability of MLCCs. This has driven the manufacturer to align the product line and production capacities, to serve the requirements of the technologies.

The report covers the detailed analysis of the trends, future estimations, and a thorough study of the global mosquito repellent market on the basis of type and distribution channel. It analyses government regulations, policies, and patents to provide information on the current market trends and suggests future growth opportunities. This in turn increases consumer acceptance globally. The study highlights Porter’s five forces analysis to determine the factors affecting the market growth. These factors include raw material prices, intense competition, end users, manufacturers, and suppliers. To understand the market, drivers, restraints, and opportunities are explained in the report. Furthermore, it includes the revenue generated from the sales of footwear across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

Digital printing is a relatively new method. Printing inks market will be driven by digital rather than analogue printing. Before the mid-1990s, virtually all personal and business communications were analogue, which was majorly used in print and broadcast media. Print was the oldest communication channel and global demand for paper was strong and stable. The last 15-20 years have seen the arrival of digital technologies and an ever-increasing proportion of communications has now become digital. Digital print will continue to grow as it allows a greater variety of print customized to the recipient to be produced economically, and fundamentally the content can be determined much closer to the end user. Digital's share of the whole market is increasing in value terms year-on-year, as the next generation of presses pushes productivity and quality to boost the competitive position of digital technology. Many customers are global, with advertisers, publishers, and packaging buyers demanding high-quality, consistent products everywhere. The ever-reducing cost and everincreasing power of computer chips and mobile technology, coupled with the ever-increasing network speed and bandwidth have accelerated the number of internet users. This is expected to increase the usage of digital communications over other forms of communication channels including print.

The report provides dynamics, estimations, trends, and forecast related to the global negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) devices market. This report estimates revenue of a company generated from the direct sales of NPWT devices. However, it does not include the revenue generated by dealers, traders, or brokers involved in the supply of these products to hospitals or clinics for wound treatment. Furthermore, revenue generated from the consulting services provided by doctors at hospitals and clinics is excluded from the report. NPWT devices generate sub-atmospheric pressure to heal acute & chronic wounds and promote recovery of second- and third-degree burns. Two types of devices, namely, V.A.C. ULTA Therapy System marketed by 3M (Acelity L.P. Inc.), RENASYS system marketed by Smith & Nephew plc, are majorly used for healing wounds such as ulcers, burns, and surgical wounds. The negative pressure wound therapy devices market is segmented into product, wound type, end user, and region. On the basis of product, it is classified into conventional NPWT devices and single use disposable NPWT devices. Thus, the report contains the estimations of revenue generated from these two types of devices in the market. The market is divided in these two types of devices to provide a better understanding about the type of NPWT devices that are significantly growing in the market. Furthermore, on the basis of wound type, the market is bifurcated into chronic and acute wounds. This segmentation provides an idea about the use of NPWT devices in the market. Similarly, on the basis of end user, it is divided into hospitals & clinics, ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs), and home care settings.