Global Video Surveillance As A Service Market worth $2,390.9 Million by 2017

Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) refers to hosted / Internet recording of security camera video. VSaaS systems are now even offered by newcomers and traditional camera and video management software companies and by others in the surveillance space, such as access control firms and video analytics companies. Cloud computing has been the main factor behind monitoring of Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) systems. VSaaS also referred to as hosted or managed video services, video from customer IP cameras or webcams is transmitted to the service provider’s secure cloud infrastructure. VSaaS is field proven, cost efficient and quite profitable.

                                    Source: http://www.nwsystemsgroup.com/

According to  a new market research report by MarketsandMarkets, the VSaaS market, on the whole, is expected to reach $2,390.9 million by 2017 at a CAGR of 31.5% from 2012 to 2017. Over more than 10 years of its development VSaaS has become most efficient and reliable CCTV solutions providing both amateurs and professionals an easy platform for residential and business security surveillance. The key factors responsible for driving the VSaaS market include IT cost containment by major corporates, need for centralized data and application management, emergence of data centers, new technologies like IOT (Internet of Things) and field of view (FOV). Whereas, some factors like bandwidth and corporate protocols, network security and high infrastructure cost are restraining the market growth. North America held the highest share, which is 37.5%, followed by Europe with 34.82% if revenue generation, as of 2011 is considered.

The VSaaS according to the report would witness the adoption of three salient and effective models governing the whole business mode with the maturity of the market.

First model - Provides service to the physical security customers who would prefer storage and retrieval of the video through cloud which would require no capital investment in the equipment.

Second model - Usage of cloud services in the form of a private network infrastructure which doesn’t necessitate the need for transferring the whole video into the cloud.

Third model - Postulates the usage of remote monitoring having servers and storage on the back-end, the entire video system infrastructure in between along with the appliances and cameras on the front end.

                                        Source: http://www.vsaas.com/

Various applications, in which VSaaS is primarily used, are commercial, institutional, infrastructural, industrial and residential applications. Storage on EDGE, intelligent business services and mobile device access are a few areas to flourish providing new horizons for the development of the VSaaS market. In the report, the classification of various end-user applications is done on the basis of various commercial, industrial, infrastructural, institutional and residential applications. If the commercial applications are considered, the office segment is observed to hold the highest share of 41.10%, growing at a CAGR of 42%. Considereing the infrastructure market (streets & bridges, transportation, encapsulating highways, communications and stadiums), highways, streets and bridges is expected to increase with the highest CAGR of 12.9% followed by communications segment growing with a CAGR of 12.1%.

Benefits of Video Surveillance as a Service:

1.      Secure web access to surveillance video.

2.      Lower maintenance costs.

3.      Fewer DVR and NVR worries.

The report can be referred here:

http://www.prweb.com/releases/video-surveillance-as-a/service-market/prweb11432566.htm

Global In-Car Entertainment (ICE) System Market worth $14.4 Billion by 2016 : Global Forecast and Analysis.

In-Car Entertainment (ICE) or sometimes referred as In-Car Infotainment (ICE) or In-Vehicle Infotainment is system of hardware devices particularly exploiting consumer electronics items installed into vehicles to provide audio and/or audio/video entertainment. It also includes automotive navigation systems (SatNav). In-Car Entertainment (ICE) system includes playing media such as CDs, DVDs, TV, USB, surround sound, or DSP systems, video game consoles etc. Due to reduced costs of LCD monitors and reduced cost of the converging media playable technologies. In-Car Entertainment has become more widely available now.

In-Car Entertainment (ICE) and information system has redifeined the conventional car entertainment by having offered digital and internet radio. Theses radios offered unlimited music from the external world to the customer. Earlier only navigation system like Global Positioning System (GPS) was available to the customers. By integrating it with ICE, the system has become more valuable. Initially being an integral part of luxury cars only, ICE system is now emerging as a differential factor for the mid-segment cars too.

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In-Car Entertainment (ICE) and information systems offer both entertainment and information services replacing multiple products and providing a system that offers enhanced user experience to the customer. ICE systems have been featured in TV shows such as MTV’s Pimp My Ride. In-Car Entertainment & Information systems have offered a new option to the user of using all the products like radio, DVD players, display screens, navigation systems in the same system. Auto-OEMs are using Entertainment & Information systems as differentiation tool and planning to extend the trend in the mid-segment cars which was earlier being position in luxury cars.

According to a market research report by MarketsandMarkets, the total In-Car Infotainment (ICI) Market is expected to reach $14.4 billion by 2016 at a CAGR of 12.1% from 2011 to 2016. The report provides the Global forecast & analysis by OEM and Aftermarket (2011 – 2016) by OEM & Aftermarket, by Products (Audio, Display, GPS, Software Platform, Service, Accessories), by Applications (Entertainment, Location Based Services, Communication).

Some of the prominent players of ICE System are Harman International (U.S.), JVC-Kenwood (Japan), Pioneer (Japan), Deplhi (Japan), Denso (Japan),  Alpine (Japan) and Bosch (Germany). Some of navigation system and service providers are TomTom (The Netherlands) and Garmin (U.S.) Some of software (Platform) developers include Intel (U.S.), Luxoft (Russia), KPIT (India), and Nuance (U.S.) Some of ICE service providers are Aha – Harman (U.S.), and Meego (U.S.).

The report can be referred here:

http://www.prweb.com/releases/In-Car-Entertainment/In-Car-Infotainment/prweb9475727.htm

Global Temperature Sensors Market is expected to worth $4.51 Billion by 2016

Temperature is required to be measured accurately for various purposes in many industries. We can say that temperature is the most important and therefore most monitored parameter in any industry. Temperature sensors play a vital role to a variety of everyday products like household ovens, refrigerators, thermostats all depend on temperature maintenance and control in order to function properly. Both contact-technology and non-contact-technology based temperature sensors are deployed in industrial applications. The industrial applications may range from simple temperature sensing to critical applications in nuclear power, metal manufacturing and aerospace. Temperature is the most crucial parameter in every conceivable end-user industries like refining, metals, plastics, and food and beverages. Temperature sensors also have applications in chemical engineering to maintain temperature of a reaction for safety reasons plus to maintain the temperature of a chemical reactor at the ideal set-point.

According to a market research report by MarketsandMarkets, the market size of temperature sensors is expected to reach $4.51 billion units by 2016 from $3.27 billion in 2010, at an estimated CAGR of 5.6%. In terms of volume, the unit shipment for temperature sensors is expected to reach 3.54 billion units by 2016, at an estimated CAGR of 10%from 2011 to 2016.

                          Source: http://www.thermometricscorp.com/

Temperature sensors and transmitters have attained importance due to the high level of safety they provide, accuracy of measurement, and capability to measure from cryogenic to very high temperatures. Temperature sensing is more of a dynamic measurement; therefore, the sensing instrument has to be extremely precise in detecting and interpreting the right signal. The market for temperature sensors is evolving. Temperature sensors mainly utilize digital technology, which means these are better in efficiency and sensing performance. Temperature sensors have a significant place in different industry verticals like petrochemical industry, automotive industry, consumer electronics industry, metal industries, food and beverages industry, and healthcare.

The petrochemical segment is the largest application segment for temperature sensors, together with related process applications. The electronics segment follows as the second largest application segment for temperature sensors. In the automotive industry, the temperature sensors are improving passengers comfort, engine‘s efficiency, and performance. The demand for reliable, high performance and low cost sensors is increasing leading to the development of micro technology and nanotechnology, offering opportunities like miniaturization, low power consumption, mass production, etc. Temperature sensors are used for two purposes. The first is as a warning system, typically on two-way catalytic converters such as are still sometimes used on LPG forklifts. The function of the sensor is to warn of catalytic converter temperature above the safe limit of 750°C (1,380 F). More-recent catalytic-converter designs are not as susceptible to temperature damage and can withstand sustained temperatures of 900°C (1,650°F). Temperature sensors are also used to monitor catalyst functioning — usually two sensors will be fitted, with one before the catalyst and one after to monitor the temperature rise over the catalytic-converter core. For every 1% of CO in the exhaust gas stream, the exhaust gas temperature will rise by 100°C.

Haptic Technology Market expected to grow up to $51.77 Billion during 2013 - 2018

Haptic technology is the science of applying touch sensation and control to interaction with computer applications in various fields. The word ‘haptic’ has its roots from the Greek word ‘haptein’ meaning ‘to fasten’. So we can say haptics is quite literally the science of touch for making the movements faster in various computer related applications. By using special haptic input/output devices like joysticks, data gloves, etc. users can receive feedback from computer applications in the form of felt sensations in the hand or other parts of the body. Haptics technology in combination with a visual display, can be used for tasks requiring hand-eye coordination, such as surgery and space ship maneuvers. It can also be used for computer games in which you feel as well as see your interactions with images.

According to a market research report by MarketsandMarkets, Haptic technology market for touchscreen is expected to grow at a CAGR of 41% from 2013 to 2018 and reach $51.77 billion in 2018. The motivation behind the growth of Haptic technology is that it has made it possible to investigate how the human sense of touch works by allowing the creation of carefully controlled haptic virtual objects. Therefore these research tools have contributed to the understanding of how touch and its underlying brain functions work.

                                             

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According to the report, the commercial applications of the haptic technology are tactile electronic displays, Teleoperators and simulators, video games, PCs, mobiles devices etc. Furthermore, the user experience with the haptics can be enhanced by providing iproved visibility, enhanced realism and restoration of mechanical feel.

The major driving factors for the haptic touchscreens market are the growth of the Smartphones and virtual interfaces. In the report, different touchscreens technologies are discussed like capacitive touchscreens, resistive touchscreens, surface acoustic wave (SAW) touchscreens, optical imaging touchscreens, and others. Haptic technology is increasing in use for capacitive touchscreens. Haptic technology in touchscreens is based on two different types of sensing systems, namely Kinesthetic and tactile. Different types of actuators, electronic systems, and the softwares required for a haptic system are also discussed in the report.

Geographical split for every application is included in the report as the market share of different applications of haptic touchscreens varies from one region to another. This report describes the overall market into four major geographical segments, namely, North America, Europe, APAC, and ROW. APAC is the market leader in the overall haptic touchscreens market; followed by North America and Europe. In ROW, the Middle East, and Africa are the largest contributors.

The report can be referred here:

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/haptic-technology-market-worth-5177-billion-by-2018-203171971.html

Energy Efficient Motors Market worth $91.46 Billion by 2018

Energy-efficient motors, also called premium or high- efficiency motors, are 2 to 8% more efficient than the conventional motors. For a motor to be labeled as "energy-efficient" it must meet or exceed the efficiency levels described in the National Electric Manufacturers Association's MG1-1993 publication.

Electric motors have evolved over various phases during the past 150 years. Among the various motor constructions to choose from (such as DC or synchronous), the AC cage induction motor is by far the most widely used in industry because it is both rugged and reliable and can be used for most variable speed drive applications. AC induction motor accounts for a major share of the total electricity use in the industrial and manufacturing sector. Power consumption by AC motors in the agricultural and commercial sectors is also quite substantial. As the energy consumed by a motor during its life cycle is 60-100 times the initial cost of the motor; the efficiency of the motor is of paramount importance, both during selection and operation.

Energy-efficient motors have higher performance because of their key design improvements and more accurate manufacturing tolerances. Key design improvements like lengthening the core and using lower-electrical-loss steel, thinner stator laminations, and more copper in the windings are responsible for reduced electrical losses. Furthermore the efficiency is increased by improved bearings and a smaller, more aerodynamic cooling fan.

                                                    Source: http://www.nwfpa.org/

According to a market research report by MarketsandMarkets on Energy-efficient motors, the premium motors market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 19.67% from 2013 to 2018 and reach $91.46 billion in 2018. The report explains the overall market into 5 major geographical areas like North America, Europe, APAC (excluding China), China, and ROW. North America is considered as the market leader in the overall premium motors market or the Energy-efficient motors market; followed by APAC and Europe. In rest of the world (ROW), Middle East, and Africa are the largest contributors.

The reasons like the increasing problems of energy consumption, demand of efficient systems and reducing emission are the main factors behind the growing market for the Energy Efficient Motors. North America is the major region to have dominated the market whereas APAC is expected to be the fastest growing region in the overall market of energy efficient motors.

Different advantages of Energy efficient motors may include:

1.       Optimum efficiency.

2.       Longer life.

3.       Lower operating costs.

4.      Other benefits like better electrical and thermal tolerance, ability to work at higher ambient temperature.

Different applications of energy efficient motors are allowing different end users to use these motors in different ways. The major end users like industrial, commercial buildings, residential, transportation and aerospace & defense are covered in the report resulting in segmenting the end users market on the basis of different energy efficient product types, applications and geographical regions. Energy efficient motors are penetrating in the overall motors market. The penetration rates of the energy efficient motors along with the total available market for each application are discussed in the report.

The report can be referred here:
http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/energy-efficient-motor-163.html

Global Building-integrated photovoltaics Market worth $12.73 Billion by 2016

Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) is emerging as one the most promising renewable energy technology in the field of Photovoltaics which is a truly efficient and elegant means of producing electricity on site. The energy is directly from the sun, without having any type environmental harm like pollution and depletion of materials. Conventional building materials used in parts of the building envelope as the roof, skylights, or facades have been replaced by these so-called Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). Integrated photovoltaics are being increasingly incorporated into the construction of new buildings as a source of electrical power. The advantage of these integrated photovoltaics is that the initial cost can be offset by reducing the amount spent on building materials and labor that would normally be used to construct the part of the building that the BIPV modules replace.

Applications:  Photovoltaics may be integrated into many different assemblies within a building envelope like

1.      Façade of a building where large surface lager area of building can help compensate for the reduced power.

2.      Awnings and saw-tooth designs on a building façade increasing access to direct sunlight.

3.      Roofing which can provide a direct replacement for batten and seam metal roofing and traditional 3-tab asphalt shingles.

4.      Skylight systems which can be both economical and an exciting design feature.

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According to a new market research report by MarketsandMarkets, the total BIPV market is expected to reach $12.73 billion in 2016 from just about $5.82 billion in 2011 at a CAGR of 16.9% from 2011 to 2016. The roofing product is observed to have the highest growth potential in the BIPV market at a CAGR of 17.0% from 2011 to 2016. This indicates an exponential growth in the BIPV market in the coming years. Mandate for all the new buildings to be zero emissions by the year 2016 in regions such as Europe is largely driving its adoption level. Installation on commercial rooftops offers larger opportunities that reach several megawatts while it is comparatively lesser for residential rooftops.

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Considering technology, thin film technologies are favored as compared to crystalline silicon technology mainly because of their physical flexibility, comparably low cost, aesthetic factor and the wide range of options provided for installation. Products based on DSSC and OPV are expected to be available in the commercial market in the next 2 to 3 years.

This BIPV Market research report categorizes the global BIPV market on the basis of the different products, their uses in various applications, the technology used, geographical analysis; forecasting revenue and analyzing trends in the market.

The report can be referred here:

http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/bipv-market-509.html

Global Flexible Display Market poised to be worth of $3,298 Million by 2017

According to Wikipedia, a flexible display is a display which is flexible in nature; differentiated from the more prevalent traditional flat screen displays used in most electronics devices. Technically speaking, display is an electronic material that sits beneath the glass or plastic cover (the part you actually touch) and is responsible for lighting up your phone. So when we are talking about a flexible display, we’re referring OLED (organic light-emitting diode) layer located beneath flexible materials (like plastic) rather than rigid glass. In the recent years there has been a growing interest from numerous consumer electronics manufacturers to apply this display technology in e-readers, mobile phones and other consumer electronics.

The technology of flexible displays has been around for a while. If you have an Amazon Kindle, or any type of E-Reader, then you already have a version of that type of product or OLED (organic light-emitting display). The OLED function is seen as a more durable, cheaper alternative than the current LCD’s carried in most cell phones today. I would think that based on the success of the E-Reader in the marketplace, producing the same function on a Smartphone, would be logically, the next step. The problem is that although screen technology is available to go now, the lacks of flexible components within a cell phone make it difficult to produce a fully flexible handset.

                           Source: http://www.cellulartopia.com/

Flexible display is a thin, rugged, flexible, and advanced type of display. Past decade had witnessed a rapid transformation in display technology from CRT to plasma display (PDP) and from PDP to LCD, LED. The latest display type is OLED, which is an extended version of LED display. Flexible display technology is the type of display, which can be enabled with LCD and OLED display. In broader way, these displays are still in the prototype phase in most of the applications. However, the flexible e-paper display has gained significant market share in overall “flexible display” market.

The driving factors for this market are distinctive features of flexible display and growing “consumer goods” industry. The hindrances or restraints for this market are competing technologies like OLED, LCD, and design challenges. Since this technology is at novelty stage, there is a wide scope of opportunities for this market. This report also throws light on burning issues and winning imperatives for flexible display market.

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According to a report published by MarketsandMarkets, the total market for flexible display is expected to reach $3,298 million by 2017, at a CAGR of 45.1% from 2012 to 2017.  At the CES 2006, Philips showed a rollable display prototype whose screen can retain an image for several months without electricity. As of 2007 Philips Polymer Vision expected to launch a 5 inches (130 mm), 320 x 240-pixel resolution rollable display based on E Ink’s electrophoretic technology.

Global flexible display applications’ market is expected to reach $3,298 million by 2017, at an estimated CAGR of 45.1% from 2012 to 2017 and the shipment of flexible display in various applications is expected to reach 223.40 million units by 2017. Americas is the leading region in the overall flexible display market; followed by Europe and APAC. In ROW, Middle East, and Africa are the largest contributors.

The report can be referred here:

http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/flexible-display-market-788.html

Global Digital Signage Market expected to reach up to $13.2 Billion by 2016

Introduction:

Digital signs are a form of electronic display that shows television programming, menus, information, advertising and other messages. We can see Digital signs in both public and private environments, like retail stores, hotels, restaurants, and corporate buildings, amongst other locations. Digital signs use technologies such as LCD, LED, plasma displays, or projected images to display the intended content. Digital sign displays are most commonly controlled by personal computers or servers, through software’s; this approach often allows the operator to avoid large capital outlays for the controller equipment.

Advancements:

Digital Signage, since 1994, has witnessed different phases; and become one of the most powerful sources for displaying media information. The segments are being broken into clearly identifiable pieces each, with their own place within the Digital Signage ecosystem.

According to a report http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/digital-signage-market-513.html the highest increase in CAGR is seen in the case of ROW and APAC as these are the most upcoming markets. These increments are due to adaptation of the technological innovation easily among China and India. Being the high adaptive rate, these are the most luring markets for any of the new products to be launched. In view of this, the same initiatives have been taken by loads of companies by either collaborating or merging with the local players for setting up their market in these regions. As there are enormous steps involved in setting up a new digital signage system, and a small fault can lead to the wastage of the entire system, companies are now following standard equipments, so as to cultivate faith among customers in all the regions.

According to the report the global digital signage market generated around $3.95 billion in 2011 and is expected to generate $13.2 billion by 2016 at a CAGR of 27.29%. The market is run by the APAC and ROW region as most of the sections such as retail, education, indoor are still at the introduction stages.

The major players operating in the global digital signage market are NEC Display Solutions (U.S.), Sony (Japan), LG Electronics (South Korea), Samsung Electronics (South Korea), Mitsubishi Electric (Japan), Sharp (Japan), Adflow Networks (Canada), Omnivex Corporation (Canada), Dynamax Technologies (U.K.), Cisco (U.S.), Scala Inc. (U.S.), UTStarcom Incorporated (China), PRN Corporation (U.S.), Nanonation Inc. (U.S.), and Keywest Technology (U.S.).

Applications:

1.     Public information – news, weather, traffic and local (location specific) information, such as building directory with map, fire exits and traveler information.

2.     Internal information - corporate messages, such as health & safety items, news, and so forth.

3.     Menu information – pricing, photos, ingredients, and other information about the food(s) being offered, including nutritional facts.

4.     Advertising – usually either related to the location of the sign or using the audience reach of the screens for general advertising.

5.     Brand building – in-store digital sign to promote the brand and build a brand identity.

6.     Influencing customer behavior – directing customers to different areas, increasing the "dwell time" on the store premises, and a wide range of other uses in service of such influence.

7.     Enhancing customer experience – applications include the reduction of perceived wait time in the waiting areas of restaurants and other retail operations, bank queues, and similar circumstances, as well as demonstrations, such as those of recipes in food stores, among other examples.

8.     Enhancing the environment – with interactive screens (in the floor, for example, as with "informational footsteps" found in some tourist attractions, museums, and the like) or with other means of "dynamic way finding".

The report can be seen and downloaded from here.  

Home Security Solutions Market - Global Forecast & Analysis (2012 – 2017)

Home security solutions are emerging as a huge market worldwide; the factors maybe the rising crime rates related to home security in different parts of the world, attractive insurance policies to residents for installation of security solutions, growth in iPads and tablets markets, and more. Therefore, the electronic security equipments are the potential opportunities in this market. Security solutions in residential as well as business sector are witnessing a rapid growth since the last few years.

Home security systems provide home and business security solutions like home and business burglar alarms, Fire/smoke detection, Carbon monoxide detection, Remote video surveillance, 24-hour, company-owned, dedicated Commercial Monitoring Center, Wireless primary and backup monitoring communicator, Web- and text-enabled system access, control and notifications, and other Customized Security Solutions. The key factors driving the home security solutions market may include the growing demand for home monitoring, attractive policies, growth of smart phones and tablets, and an ever-increasing demand for home monitoring. 

                                              Source: http://www.omegasecurity.com/

According to a new market research report on Home Security Solutions Market published by MarketsandMarkets, which is a global market research and consulting company based in the U.S., the home security solutions market, is expected to reach $34.46 billion by 2017 at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2012 to 2017.

This research report categorizes the Home Security Solutions Market on the basis of different technologies used in security solutions, different end-products used for security purpose, different security systems used for security purpose, use of these in different types of homes and geographical analysis; forecasting revenue and analyzing trends in the market. In the report the residential security solutions market is observed to have gained momentum in the recent past. This is mainly attributed to the rapid rise in crime rates and the technological advancements. Electronic security systems are installed in houses for several purposes such as intrusion detection, assurance of their safety, and more. In addition, the growing awareness about energy conservation and need for medical access control, detection of hazardous conditions such as fire and gas leaks also motivates people to install energy management systems and medical alert systems with the other security solutions.

Amongst the various home security end-products such as electronic locks, sensors, alarms, cameras and panic buttons, cameras were the most potential product market with a share of approximately 26.69% as of 2011 followed by electronic locks and sensors with market shares of 26.32% and 24.49% respectively. Alarm systems held the highest share, i.e. 35% in the overall home security solutions market as of 2011 followed by intercom systems with a market share of 26%. On the other hand, energy management systems and integrated security systems are expected to provide potential growth opportunities for home security solution providers and hence are estimated to grow at a CAGR of 30.7% and 25.4% respectively from 2012 to 2017. The global home security solutions market is expected to grow from $20.64 billion in 2011 to $34.46 billion in 2017 at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2012 to 2017. Asia-Pacific region is expected to grow at the highest rate. This is mainly due to the growing realization of security threats to individuals and the boom in construction industry in this region. The report can be referred here:

http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/home-security-solutions-market-701.html

Global Industrial Robotics Market is expected to reach $32.8 Billion by 2017

Industrial Robot as defined by ISO is an automatically controlled, reprogrammable, multipurpose manipulator programmable in three or more axes which may be stationary or mobile, for the purpose of industrial automation. Here the term Re-programmable indicates programmed motions or auxiliary functions may be changed without physical alterations; Multipurpose suggests that it is capable of being adapted to different applications. A Physical alteration is changing the mechanical structure or control system except for changes of programming cassettes, ROM's, etc. Industrial robotics field may be more practically defined as the study, design and use of robot systems for manufacturing. Typical applications of industrial robots include welding, painting, ironing, assembly, pick and place, palletizing, product inspection, and testing, all accomplished with high endurance, speed, and precision.

According to a market research report called “Industrial Robotics Market - Global Forecast & Analysis by Applications, Functions, Product & Geography (2012 - 2017)” published by MarketsandMarkets, the total industrial robotics market is expected to reach $32.8 billion by 2017 at a CA-GR of 5.0% from 2012 to 2017.

Over the last 50 years, industrial robotics’ applications have evolved from simple tasks like “pick and place” to complex functions like welding, glass & metal precision cutting, and assembling & dissembling. In terms of structure, industrial robots progressed from cylindrical co-ordinate frame to flexible multi axis arms, which can function in dynamic environment. Their dependence on human operators still needs innovations to function independently. As the automation of manufacturing processes evolved, so did the industrial robots.

Many factors like increased globalization, modernization and automation of the manufacturing units, the growing demand, competition, and pressure to increase productivity have forced the every industry to integrate industrial robotics into their manufacturing facilities. Industrial robotics started its journey with automotive applications; but off late, it has made its way into non-automotive industries’ manufacturing facilities as well. Industrial robots have proven to deliver a host of benefits in a wide variety of applications like welding & soldering, handling of materials and processing, assembling & disassembling, dispensing and painting, cutting, milling and other processing, and the other functions. The most articulated robots perform by storing a series of positions in memory, and moving to them at various times in their programming sequence. Vision guidance (aka machine vision) is bringing a lot of flexibility to robotic cells.

The misconception among employee unions of increasing unemployment with the installation of industrial robotics in manufacturing facility is due to lack of awareness, inaccurate cost justification given by management of companies, and constant additional training costs. MarketsandMarkets which is a global market research and consulting company based in the U.S. reputed for publishing strategically analyzed market research reports says that outside of Japan, Western Europe and North America, the robotics industry is at fruitful ground for growth from 2012 on-wards, led by growing economies like South Korea, China, India, and Brazil.

The whole report can be referred here.

http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/Industrial-Robotics-Market-643.html

Global Touch Controller IC Market poised to reach $7.7 Billion by 2016

A touch controller IC is an integrated circuit aimed to provide a touch user interface (TUI) which is basically a computer-pointing technology based upon the sense of touch. Unlike a graphical user interface (GUI) which uses the sense of sight, the TUI enables not only the sense of touch to innervate and activate computer-based functions; it also allows the user with visual impairments, an added level of interaction based upon tactile input.

A touch controller IC or TUI takes pressure or presence with a switch located outside of the printed paper as the input. Nowadays the popularity of smart phones, tablets and many types of information appliances is driving the demand and acceptance of common touch screens, for portable and functional electronics. With a display of a simple smooth surface, and direct interaction without any hardware (keyboard or mouse) between the user and content, fewer accessories are required. Touch screens are popular in many fields for example the medical field, and in heavy industry, as well as kiosks such as museum displays or room automation, providing a suitably intuitive, rapid, or accurate interaction by the user with the display content.

The market for the touch controller IC has emerged due to the heavy penetration of touch screens in electronics devices. More than 80% of the revenue of the touch controller IC market is contributed by the consumer electronics segment. The reason for the high share of the consumer electronics segment is due to the rapid adoption of touch screens for mobile phone and tablets.

The technology segment of the touch controller IC market can be split into four different IC types used for different applications. These types are; ASIC, MCU, Custom Controller, and Analogue Controllers. ASIC and MCU are the ones with maximum market share. Analogue Controller’s share is on decline.

According to a report published by Marketsandmarkets, in 2011, revenue of the touch controller IC market was only 0.4% of the total semiconductor industry, which grossed $312.5 billion in the same year. By the year 2016, this share is expected to increase to 1.65%. This indicates increase in the adoption of touch controller IC for various applications. As more number of touch screen products is made available, the market will see growth in verticals such as retail, ticketing, smart advertisement, and interactive displays. The product market for the touch controller IC is segmented in three different ways; by functionality, by module type, and by the panel technology type. Panel technology is the working principle of a touch panel/module. These technologies are resistive, capacitive, infrared, optical, on-cell, and in-cell. Capacitive technology heavily dominates the market because of the advantages such as multi-touch, zero pressure touch, and long life. Because of these advantages, many mobile phones and tablets come with capacitive technology.

The product market for the touch controller ICs is divided according to the touch panel working principle. Panel technology is the working principle of a touch panel/module. These technologies are resistive, capacitive, infrared, optical, on-cell, and in-cell. Capacitive technology heavily dominates the market because of the advantages such as multi-touch, zero pressure touch, and long life. It is observed that resistive type and capacitive type together acquired about 85% of the total market in the year 2011. The capacitive touch controllers are expected to continue their dominance and by the year 2016, about 55% of the total market would be acquired by them.

The report can be found at
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/11/prweb11342424.htm