Monday, 31 July 2017

How Metalized Barrier Films Market will Grow in Future? FMI Research Offers Insights

Metalized barrier films have grown an essential part of the packaging industry, and since last decade it has gained significant attention of manufacturers owing to the increase in demand for the packaging of products such as foods, beverages, personal care and electronic devices. Metalized films are the primarily polymer films coated with a fragile layer of metal, usually aluminum. Metalized barrier films have emerged as an alternative of aluminum foil and offer a glossy metallic look at a reduced cost and weight. Metalized barrier films have been witnessing an increased demand for food packaging. These films are also used to reduce the need for added preservatives and also to increase the shelf life of the product. Metalized barrier films are available in various product types such as bags, wrapping films, tray lidding films but Pouches are the most preferred choice owing to its high performance, light weight and attractive packaging. The growing range of applications of metalized barrier films is expected to drive this market over the forecast period.
Metalized Barrier Films Market: Drivers & Restraints
The market for Metalized barrier films is anticipated to be driven by growth in the consumption of packaged food and beverages products all over the globe. Metalized barrier films are in high demand across various applications in food & beverages industry, including malt-based drinks, juice powder, ketchup, coffee etc. However, environment as the biggest concern over the years, Biodegradability has emerged as major challenges and has hampered the growth of metalized barrier films market to a large extend. With various government and non-government organizations continuously promoting the development of bio-based materials, it has also emerged as a significant opportunity for market players to develop biodegradable metalized barrier films.
Metalized Barrier Films Market: Segmentation
The metalized barrier films market is segmented as follows
On the basis of product type, the metalized barrier films market is segmented into:
  • Bags
  • Pouches
  • Wrapping films
  • Tray lidding film
  • Blister packs
On the basis of material used, the metalized barrier films market is segmented into:
  • Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
  • Polyethylene (PE)
  • Polypropylene
  • Nylon
  • Aluminum
On the basis of applications, the metalized barrier films market is segmented into:
  • Food and Beverages
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Cosmetics
  • Consumer goods
  • Others
Metalized Barrier Films Market: Segmentation Overview
Metalized Barrier Films are usually of 3-layers or 2-layers laminate and thus metalized barrier films are made up of a combination of materials with a thin aluminum coating. Revenue contribution metallized PET are expected to drive the growth of metalized barrier films market. Also, metalized barrier films are largely used as applications in food, beverages and healthcare industry.
Metalized Barrier Films Market: Regional Overview
Geographically, the metalized barrier films market is segmented into seven regions, namely North America, Latin America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia Pacific Excluding Japan (APEJ), Japan and the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Among the regions, Europe and North America dominates the worldwide market for metallized packaging both in terms of demand and supply. Higher demand for package food and beverages, presence of supermarkets and hypermarkets in almost every city are some of the major reason for the growth of metalized barrier films market in this region. Asia-Pacific market is estimated to grow as the most lucrative market for the growth of metalized barrier films. This increase is attributed to the growth in demand for packaged food and consumer goods from the developing economies such as India and China. Likewise, the sustainable expansion of the pharmaceuticals and food processing industry in the Middle-East and Africa region is expected to boost the demand for metalized barrier films in this region. Overall, the metalized barrier films market is estimated to witness a healthy CAGR over the forecast period.
Metalized Barrier Films Market: Key Players
Some key players that currently operate in the metalized barrier films market are Celplast Metallized Products, Uflex Ltd., Ester Industries Limited, Ampac Holdings, LLC., Amcor Limited, Toray Industries, Inc. Berry Global Inc., Bemis Company, Inc.

High Barrier Lidding Film Market Predicted to Witness Steady Growth During the Forecast Period 2017-2027

Lidding Films have grown as an essential part of the packaging industry, and since last decade it has gained the significant attention of manufacturers owing to the increase in demand for the packaging of products such as foods, beverages and pharmaceutical industry. Lidding films are the primarily of four types such Lidding films include dual ovenable Lidding films, specialty lidding films, breathable lidding film and high barrier lidding film. High barrier lidding film are designed for products to provide an oxygen barrier thus providing a safe environment with improved shelf-life. High barrier lidding films in packaging are often used to safeguard product integrity and preserve quality in case of water permeation moisture, oxygen, flavor, aroma, gas, and light. High barrier lidding films have been witnessing a growth in demand as they are highly suitable for fresh food packaging. High barrier lidding films are the most preferred choice owing to its high performance, light weight and attractive packaging. The growing range of applications of high barrier lidding films is expected to drive its market over the forecast period.
High Barrier Lidding Film Market: Drivers and Restraints
The market for high barrier lidding films is anticipated to be driven by growth in the consumption of packaged food and beverages products across the globe. Customer preference for ready, fresh food and beverages packed in various sized trays and cups under low-oxygen MAP is fueling the growth of the global high barrier lidding films market. However, environment as the biggest concern over the years, Biodegradability has emerged as major challenges and has hampered the growth of high barrier lidding films market to a large extend. With various government and non-government organizations continuously promoting the development of bio-based materials, it has also emerged as a significant opportunity for market players to develop biodegradable high barrier lidding films.
High Barrier Lidding Film Market: Segmentation
The high barrier lidding filmmarket is segmented as follows
On the basis of product type, the high barrier lidding filmmarket is segmented into:
  • Cup lidding films
  • Tray lidding film
  • Top-Web
On the basis of material used, the high barrier lidding filmmarket is segmented into:
  • Polyethylene (PE)
  • Polypropylene (PP)
  • Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
  • Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
 On the basis of applications, the high barrier lidding filmmarket is segmented into:
  • Food and Beverages
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Cosmetics
  • Consumer goods
High Barrier Lidding Film Market: Regional Overview
Geographically, the high barrier lidding film market is segmented into seven regions, namely North America, Latin America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia Pacific Excluding Japan (APEJ), Japan and the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Among the regions, Europe and North America dominates the worldwide market for high barrier film packaging both in terms of demand and supply. Higher demand for package food and beverages, presence of supermarkets and hypermarkets in almost every city are some of the primary reason for the growth of high barrier lidding films market in this region. The Asia-Pacific market is estimated to grow as the most lucrative market for the growth of high barrier lidding films. This increase is attributed to the growth in demand for packaged food, beverages and pharmaceuticals industry from the developing economies such as India and China. Likewise, the sustainable increase in demand of the packaged ready to eat food with increase shelf life in the Middle-East and Africa region is expected to boost the demand for high barrier lidding films in this region. Overall, the high barrier lidding films market is estimated to witness a healthy CAGR over the forecast period.
High Barrier Lidding Film Market: Key Players
Some of the key players that operate in the high barrier lidding film market across the globe are: Bemis Company, Inc. , DuPont Teijin Films U.S Limited Partnership, TCL Packaging Ltd, Golden Eagle Extrusions, Inc., Sealed Air Corporation, Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Schur Flexibles Holding GesmbH , Multi-Pastics, Inc.,  Mondi Group and Clifton Packaging Group Ltd.

Retort Pouches Market Market Research Report and Outlook by Future Market Insights

Retort pouches are heat resistant bags made that are used in packaging of heat-treated food. Retort pouches are laminated inside with multiple layers of metal foil and plastic films that can resist high temperature as well as intense pressure. Retort pouches are readily available transparent, light in weight polyethylene or PET films which act as a barrier to oxygen and moisture. Retort pouches are currently used as an alternative to metal cans in the food packaging industry as they provide better shelf life. Retort packaging protects food products from contamination thus improving the aesthetic appeal of the product. Retort Pouches consist of add-on features such as zippers, spouts and fitments, pour spouts, release valves and slider closures. As a result, the demand for retort pouches has increased over the years to a significant level leading to growth in global retort pouches market.
Global Retort Pouches Market: Drivers & Restraints
Retort pouches have gained momentum in demand of consumption of packed food in both developed and emerging economies owing to growth in urbanization, increase in disposable income, the rise in working-class population, etc. Also, Retort pouches are heat-resistant, and thus due to increased health awareness among the consumers, the demand of retort pouches for food packaging has grown over the years. Retort pouches can also be used for printing logos of various brand to increase the brand awareness with growth in the product sale. Retort pouches have applications in frozen food packaging, pet food packaging, organic food packaging, etc. However, dynamic changes in the cost of raw materials used in the production of pouches create ambiguity in the manufacture of retort pouches thus hindering the growth of global retort pouches market. 
Global Retort Pouches Market: Segmentation
The global retort pouches market is segmented on the basis of product type into:
  • Stand-up Pouches
  • Spouted Pouches
  • Zipper Pouches
  • Others
On the basis of material type, the global retort pouches market is segmented into:
  • Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
  • Polyester
  • Polypropylene
  • Food-Grade Cast Polypropylene
  • Nylon
  • Other
On the basis of end-use, the global retort pouches market is segmented into:
  • Food
    • Pet food
    • Baby food
    • Sea food
    • Ready-to-eat meals
    • Soups & Sauces
    • Others
  • Beverages
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Personal care
Global Retort Pouches Market: Segmentation Overview
The demand for retort pouches as a packaging solution in food and beverages industry has witnessed a significant growth in the recent past at both customer end as well as manufacturer end. Revenue contribution from the pouches made of transparent PET films, an environmentally packaging solution is expected to fuel the growth of the global retort pouches market to a significant extent during the forecast period.
Global Retort Pouches Market: Regional Overview
Geographically, the global retort pouches market is segmented into seven regions, namely North America, Latin America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia Pacific Excluding Japan (APEJ), Japan and the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Asia-Pacific region especially the emerging economies such as China and India are expected to witness immense growth opportunities from the on growing food and beverages industry. Also, factors such as high demand for ready-to-eat food, rising disposable income, is expected to further propel the demand of the retort pouches in this region during the forecast period. North America and Europe region is a matured market for retort pouches and are thus expected to create substantial demand over the forecast period. As retort pouches are heat resistant in nature, they are in high demand in Middle-East and African region for packaging of food products. Overall, Global retort pouches market is expected to grow at a healthy CAGR over the forecast period. 
Global Retort Pouches Market: Key Players
Some of the key players that operate in global retort pouches market are Ampac Holdings, LLC, Mondi Group, Amcor limited, Sealed Air, Bemis Company, Inc., Winpak Limited Company, Coveris Holdings S.A, Sonoco Products Company, Flair Flexible Packaging Corporation, Berry Plastic Group, Inc.

Research Study Offers Insights on Future ofPolywoven Bags Market

Packaging plays a significant role from ensuring the safety of product while shipping, extending the shelf life thus delivering the end product to the customers. One of such type of packaging is the polywoven bags packaging. Polywoven Bags are usually made of polypropylene or polyethylene strips/threads that are woven in two directions (weft and wrap) to design a lightweight, strong, breathable and easy to print bags. These polywoven bags are ideal for packaging, transport and storage of dry bulk products such as grains, sugar, flour, animal feeds or maize, solid chemicals, sand, cement, etc. Polywoven bag manufacturers have introduced liner and non-liner polywoven bags depending on the product to be stored. Also a wide range of polywoven bags with various sizes, color and shapes are available in market which can be customized as per client requirement.
Global Polywoven Bags Market: Drivers and Restraints
 Polywoven bags carry advantages such as re-usability, Durability, light in weight, waterproof with a laminated film coating, tear resistant, low in cost over other packaging solutions that are available in the market. Thus, this factors majorly drive the global polywoven bags market across the globe. The rise in population leading to the increase of urbanization is anticipated to fuel the demand for agricultural production across the world, and hence polywoven bags market is estimated to witness a significant growth rate over the forecast period. On the other hand, constant fluctuations in prices of raw material are expected to hinder the demand for polywoven bags. Also, manufacturing of polywoven bags to a large extent is dependent on the agricultural production in the corresponding regions. These factors act as restraining forces that can hinder the growth of global polywoven bags market.  
Global Polywoven Bags Market: Segmentation
The global polywoven bags market is segmented on the basis of product type, material type and end user industry.
On the basis of product type, the global polywoven bags market is segmented into:
  • Liner Polywoven bags
  • Non-Liner Polywoven bags
On the basis of material type, the global polywoven bags market is segmented into:
  • Polypropylene (PP)
  • Polyethylene (PE)
On the basis of applications, the global polywoven bags market is segmented into:
  • Fertilizer bags
  • Flour bags
  • Seed bags
  • Solid chemicals
  • Cement bags
  • Sugar / Salt packaging bags
  • Sand bags.
Global Polywoven Bags Market: Regional Overview
Geographically, the global polywoven bags market is segmented into seven regions, namely North America, Latin America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia Pacific Excluding Japan (APEJ), Japan and the Middle East and Africa (MEA). As compared to other regions, Asia-Pacific region is expected to dominate the global polywoven bags market over the forecast period. Increase in agricultural production owing to satisfy the needs of growing population in the developing economies like India & China is the primary reason to drive the growth of polywoven bags market in this region. Also, increase in demand for construction materials such as cement, sand has led to growth in the application for polywoven bags in Asia-Pacific region. North America and Europe regions have a matured market for polymer manufacturing companies, and thus, the demand for polywoven bags is expected to show a steady rate of growth over the forecast period. Latin America region is the one of the largest exporter of agricultural produce across the globe, and hence polywoven bags market in this region is expected to show an exponential growth.  Growth in infrastructure development with an increase in requirement of construction material in the Middle-East and Africa has led to the growth of polywoven bags market. Overall, the global polywoven bags market is expected to grow at a healthy CAGR over the forecast period 2017-2025 
Global Polywoven Bags Market: Overview
Some key players that operate in the global polywoven bags market are H Polesy & Co Pty Ltd, LC Packaging, Mondi Group, Anita Plastics Inc., Knack Polymers, AEP Industries Inc., Interplast Group, Hanoi Plastic Bag JSC, Da Nang Plastic Joint Stock Company, Bischof & Klein GmbH & Co, Inova Pvt. Ltd., Daman Polyfabs. 

Friday, 28 July 2017

Analysis and Assessment on Food Blender and Mixer Market by Future Market Insights

Overview:
Blenders are multipurpose appliances that have a variety of utilization in the home, business as well as in laboratory. The major function in home and bar application is geared towards ice crushing. Blenders also emulsify softer food ingredients such as yogurt and fruit, which ultimately results in a thick consistency and smooth texture. A blender is developed around a vessel for various ingredients to be blended. At the uppermost part of the vessel is a cap to prevent ingredients from escaping while the blender is on. The blender vessel rests upon a base comprising of a motor. Different food blenders have different operations and features but product testing showcases that various blenders are useful for meeting numerous consumer needs. Blenders also have different applications in food science and microbiology. It has been noticed that recent advancement in blender and mixer designs have added to the growing attainment of food companies, meeting their requirement for consistency and growing new products while also lowering production costs. The Food blender and mixer market in India is currently growing at a rapid pace and is anticipated to grow at a significant growth rate in the next few years. Rising processed food industry will escalate the demand of food blenders and mixer all across the globe.
Global Food Blender and Mixer: Market Segmentation
The global Food Blender and Mixer market is segmented on the basis of type of blenders which include shaft mixers, ribbon food blender, high shear mixer, double cone food blender, screw mixer and food blender and planetary mixer. The global food blender and mixer market is also divided on the basis of applications such as bakery, dairy, beverage, confectionary and others. The dairy is further sub-segmented by ice-cream, milk, yogurt and others. The global food blender and mixer market is also divided by technology type such as continuous and batch.
Global Food Blender and Mixer Market: Growth Drivers
Booming processed food industry is driving the demand for food blender and mixer all around the world. Apart from this, tiring work schedules necessitates on the go consumption and accessible meals. The global food blender and mixer market is expected to showcase rapid growth in future due to rising consumption of bakery, beverage and confectionaries in developing economies. The robust growth of disposable income in the developing economies is also fostering the growth of global blender and mixer market across the globe. Along with this, increasing health consciousness among consumers have prompted the sales of processed food products thus stimulating the growth of global food blender and mixer market.
Global Food Blender and Mixer Market: Regional Outlook
Geographically, the Global Food Blender and Mixer industry can be divided  by major regions which include North America, Latin America, Western and Eastern Europe, Asia-Pacific region, Japan, Middle East and Africa. The European region captured the major chunk in the global food blender and mixer market in 2014. The consumption of food products which include snacks, bakery and dairy products are rising in European countries. In the coming few years, the market in Asian region is estimated to grow at a higher pace as compared to markets of Europe and North America.
Global Food Blender and Mixer Market: Players
Some of the key vendors identified across the value chain in the global Food Blender and Mixer market include   Tetra Laval International S.A., SPX Corporation, GEA group, Krones AG, Sulzer Limited, Buhler Holding AG, John Bean Technologies Corporation, KHS GmbH, Marel HF and Hosokawa Micron Corporation.  In order to gain the competitive advantage, the companies are going for expansions and moving to new and untapped markets. The top companies are also acquiring small and local players in order to mark their significant presence in the global food blender and mixer market.

Polyols Market Research Report and Outlook by Future Market Insights

Polyols are defined as sugar-free sweeteners, which are used in the same amount as sugar is used in food and beverage products. The chemical structure of polyols is partially sugar and alcohol thus, called as sugar alcohols. Different polyols available for use in food and beverage products include erythritol, sorbitol, maltitol, isomalt and others. Owing to demand for low calorie food and beverage products among consumers to overcome obesity, weight management and type-2 diabetes, the polyols market is predicted to witness significant growth in next five to six years.
Also, benefits such as non-cariogenic nature, low insulin level for metabolism, less energy utilization and others have led manufactures adoption towards polyols as a replacement with sugar in the food and beverage products. Application of polyols as blends in food and beverage products, resulting in improved taste and stability is predicted to increase usage of polyols in food products. In addition, blending polyols offers flexibility to food manufacturers to take each sweetener’s individual taste in the food product.
Polyols Market Segmentation
The global polyols market is segmented on the basis of polyols type, application and regions. The polyols segmentation includes erythritol, sorbitol, maltitol, isomalt and others. Among, all the polyols type, sorbitol is expected to witness considerable growth in the near future. This is primarily attributed to versatility, low caloric value and other health benefits resulting in low fat or calories.
On the basis of application, polyols market is segmented into food and beverage, pharmaceutical and personal care. In addition, food segment is further sub-segmented into candies, frozen desserts, syrups, cookies and others. Pharmaceutical sub-segmentation includes breath mints, cough medicines and chewing gum. Personal care is sub-segmented into mouthwash and toothpaste, perfumes, make-up, deodorants and lotions.
On the basis of regions, the global polyols market is segmented into North America, Latin America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia Pacific excluding Japan, Japan and Middle East and Africa. Of which, currently North America dominates the market in terms of % share contribution. However, Asia Pacific excluding Japan and South America are expected to record high growth as compared to the other regions by 2025. This is attributed to increasing health concerns among consumers, changing lifestyle particularly in countries such as India, China and Brazil.
Polyols Market Dynamics
Consumer inclination towards low calorie food, growing health concerns and changing consumer lifestyle are key factors fuelling the global polyols market growth. In addition, increasing obesity levels and diabetes concerns among population are anticipated to drive the demand for low calorie food products, resulting in significant contribution of these products among consumes. Moreover, increasing awareness among manufacturers of processed food products regarding benefits of polyols such as suspension, thickness and stabilization offered by xanthum gum is predicted to increase uptake of polyols in food and beverage products.
Although, raw material availability in developing regions is restraining the market growth; strategic alliances among players in the global polyols market is expected to increase the growth in the near future. There are numerous benefits associated with application of polyols in food and beverage products, regulatory approvals is a major factor hampering the complete use of all polyols in food and beverage products.
Polyols Market Key Players
Some of the prominent players operating in the global polyols market include Mitsubishi-Kagaku Foods, Cargill Inc., Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG, Ecogreen Oleochemicals Gmbh, American International Foods and Archer Daniels Midland among others.

Nutritional Labelling Market Insights and Analysis for Period (2015-2025)

An information found on prepackaged foods, which helps consumers to choose healthy foods is referred as nutritional labelling. Nutritional labelling is a section on food product, which provides nutritional information of the food item. In order to create healthful products and aid consumers to choose healthier diet, manufacturers are focused to offer products with nutritional information regarding the particular product. Thus, resulting in no constraints to consumers for choice of particular ingredients and nutritional requirements. Nutritional labelling offers information related to calorie content, vitamins percentage and other nutritional information, which helps consumer to choose the right product.
Manufacturers restrict from offering nutritional information on products is attributed to higher production costs related to labelling. The nutritional information on food products is mixed in nature for instance, it plays an important part in food purchases. In addition, offering nutritional labelling on food products is an essential part of marketing for manufacturers. Nutritional information provided on the products mainly focusses on Protein, Energy, Carbohydrate, Sodium and Fat percentage or contribution per serving or per 100g/100ml with emphasis on Nutritional Reference Value (NRV) percentage. There are various proposals, which need menu labelling, restrict commercialization of food products particularly to children and prohibit misleading claims through advertisements.
Nutritional Labelling Market Segmentation
The global nutritional labelling market is segmented on the basis of pre-packaged food and beverage products and regions. On the basis of pre-packaged food and beverage products, it is segmented into food products and beverage products. Pre-packaged food products are further sub-segmented into snacks, dairy products, bakery products and others. Beverage products are sub-segmented into alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
On the basis of regions, the global nutritional labelling market is segmented into North America, Latin America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia Pacific excluding Japan, Japan and Middle East and Africa.
Nutritional Labelling Market Dynamics
Increasing health concerns, changing consumer lifestyle have led consumer inclination towards nutritional food. This has offered space to the manufacturers to opt for providing nutritional information on the product. Furthermore, increase in obesity and overweight among individuals across the globe has led the producers’ attention on offering nutritional information on the products, leading to change in intake of food products.
 Also, considering consumer intake of particular ingredient, preferences for few nutritional and healthy ingredients in the food and beverage products has an impact on the purchasing power of an individual. Thus, nutritional labelling plays a pivotal role in choice of food products, Moreover, regulatory concerns related to nutritional labelling differ from country to country. In order to know the consumer trends and preferences, which have an impact on the purchasing power of consumers for particular product, various studies have been inculcated in many countries across Europe and North American.
Regional Dynamics
In nutritional labelling, few pointers such as type, nutrients labelled, reference values used, display of information, which includes whether the information is on back-of-pack or front-of-pack and type of guidance the label gives to customer. In addition, nutritional labelling is mandatory in the European member states, Argentina, Canada, Indonesia, Chile, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Ecuador, Israel, Brazil, India, South Korea, United States, China, Taiwan, Paraguay, New Zealand, Mexico, Colombia and Australia. In the aforementioned countries nutrients listing is clearly defined on what basis the classification is done. For instance, in 2007 nutritional labelling on prepackaged food products become mandatory in Canada. Few countries where the nutritional guidelines are being voluntarily followed and no compulsion is done for labelling include Nigeria, Mauritius, Japan, South Africa, Turkey, Venezuela, Philippines, Singapore, Kenya, Thailand and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Infant Care And Baby Care Equipment Market Size Estimated to Observe Significant Growth During

Infant care and baby care equipment refers to the devices that used to care for sick babies with various healthcare problems.
Infant care and baby care equipment includes incubators, fetal dopplers, infant warmers, phototherapy equipment, respiratory assistance, monitoring devices, pulse oximeter, infant resuscitation trolley etc. The incubator designed to provide safe and most stable environment to the critical neonate. Doppler fetal monitor is an ultrasound transducer device that used to detect the fetal heartbeat. Infant warmers used to provide constant body temperature to the infants. The pulse oximeter used to determine whether the baby has enough oxygen in her blood.
Globally, technological advancement in infant care and baby care equipment is increasing. In addition, the awareness about infant care and baby care equipment available in the market is growing, which results the infant care and baby care market is also increasing.
Infant Care and Baby Care Market: Drivers and Restraints
Technological advancement in infant care and baby care equipment, increasing healthcare expenditure, rising disposable income, changing lifestyle and increasing awareness about infant and baby care equipment available in the market are some of the factors that drive the growth of the infant care and baby care market.
However, high competition among existing players act as an inhibitor for this market. In addition, the U.S. government initiatives to decrease the preterm birth incidence rate are expected to significantly reduce the number of preterm births in the country, which inhibits the growth of the infant care and baby care equipment market.
Infant Care and Baby Care Equipment Market: Segmentation
Global Infant care and Baby Care market is further segmented into following types:
  • Equipment Type
    • Incubator
    • Warmer
    • Phototherapy
    • Monitoring devices
    • Others
Infant Care and Baby Care Equipment Market: Overview
With the increasing incidence of premature births and technological advancement in infant care and baby care equipment, the global infant care and baby care market is expected to have a healthy growth rate in the forecast period (2015-2025).
Infant Care and Baby Care Equipment Market: Region- wise Outlook
The global infant care and baby care market is expected to register a healthy CAGR for the forecast period. Depending on geographic regions, global infant care and baby care market is segmented into seven key regions: North America, South America, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Asia Pacific excluding Japan, Japan and Middle East & Africa.
North America followed by Europedominates the global infant care and baby care market due to technological advancement in infant care and baby care equipment, developed healthcare infrastructure and affordability for various infant and baby care equipment. Asia-Pacific is the fastest emerging market for global infant care and baby care due to increasing disposable income, increasing technological advancement, high incidence rate of premature births, growing awareness level about infant care and baby care equipment available in the market. Also, high birth rate in this region plays a significant role in the global market.
Infant Care and Baby Care Market: Key Players
Some of the key market players in global infant care and baby care market are Abbott Nutrition, GE Healthcare, Narang Medical Limited, Phillips Healthcare, Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA, Phoenix Medical Systems (P) Ltd and Novamed USA.

Thursday, 27 July 2017

Digital Tattoos Market Report Offers Intelligence and Forecast till (2016 - 2026)

Digital tattoo is a speculative application of the flexible electronics. Flexible electronics is utilized in various areas of consumer electronics, allowing manufacturers of electronic devices to attain some amount of packaging flexibility for years. With the developments in materials science and circuit printing technologies, the circuit boards have become circuit films, some of which are sufficiently thin to be employed as temporary tattoo. These digital tattoos are general circuits at a high level, but are realised with the utilization of wire structures that can deform, on very thin substrate, so that it can cling to human skin by the Van der Waals forces.
The digital tattoo concept is created by NewDealDesign - the same company that created the Fitbit activity tracker. The digital tattoo can be implanted or printed on the hand, enabling the wearer to exchange information with a mere contact like a handshake. The tattoo would utilize the electro-chemical energy of the body, staying permanently activated and allowing the user to activate technology by merely touching it. For instance, Doors can be unlocked just by touching and credit cards can be used by holding them.
Digital Tattoos: Applications
The digital tattoos are expected to mark the next major step in transforming the wearable technology market.  Major application of digital tattoo is generating a response from a radio signal; for instance a RFID transmitter is used to store an exclusive digital code. This exclusive code is then used in cases such as unlocking smart phones and for authentication purposes during digital payments.
Further development in the flexible electronics, with increasing complexity, would expand the applications of the digital tattoos to the venue admission by identification of digital details, smart payments, and social media networking such as check-ins and acquiring contact information. In the near future, the skin printed sensors (successors of digital tattoos) will be utilized for medical purposes including monitoring the skin hydration, temperature, and any type of electric signals from muscles and brain activity.
Digital Tattoos: Market Dynamics
In July 2014, Motorola Corporation launched the digital tattoo for identification of its Moto X handset.  The digital tattoo sticker unlocks the smartphone without the need of any passwords or patterns. Created to work solely with Motorola Corporation’s Moto X smartphone, the small circular tattoo utilized the near field communications technology (NFC) to interact with the mobile device. This technology behind the digital tattoo was originally developed by ATAP (Advanced Technology and Projects group) research and development team of Google Inc.
Several researchers are continuously engaged in the developments of digital tattoo technology so that they can measure electrical activity from the body more efficiently. This could allow healthcare experts to monitor and diagnose critical health conditions such as heart arrhythmia, heart activities of premature babies, sleep disorders and brain activities noninvasively. In addition, the digital tattoo would also assess physical movements, enabling it to distinguish between distinct social modes of interaction, expressed via hand.
Initially created digital tattoos were either stretchable but not flexible or flexible but not stretchable. With the advancements in flexible and stretchable electronics, the digital tattoo currently available in the market achieve mechanical properties of skin, and are capable of withstanding twists.
The market for digital tattoos is currently at the nascent stage and possess high potential to improvise the interaction between human and smart devices. Additionally, it has promising prospects for the patients in the healthcare industry at lower healthcare expenditures. However, digital tattoo technology is still very much in its early stages of development and commercial availability and is expected to bring technical anomalies acting as a challenge foe the growth of the market in the near future.
Digital Tattoos: Key Players:
Major players engaged in the development and marketing of digital tattoo technology are NewDealDesign, Motorola Corporation, Google Inc., and VivaLnk Inc. Presently, the companies are targeting only the smart phone authentication application of digital tattoos; however with the development of IoT platforms, these players aim to expand horizon of applications to other smart devices.

Stearic Acid Market Intelligence Research Reports for Actionable Insights

Stearic acid is also called octadecanoic acid, which is basically one of the most common long-chain fatty acids. Stearic acid has extensive applications in many fields, for instance, cosmetic industry, rubber industry, food industry, pharmaceutical industry and biomedical science industry. Although, stearic is generally derived from palm oil, it is also derived from others sources such as corn, which is a waxy solid that is almost insoluble in water. Since, stearic acid occurs in many animal and vegetable fats and oils. However, animal fat is richer than vegetable fat by 15%. One of the most popular uses of stearic acid is in the production of candles to harden the wax and strengthen the candle. Stearic acid is also commonly used in the production of soap. It give shampoos a pearly color and also helps to make harden soaps. Furthermore, preventing oxidization is another key use of stearic acid. It is also used to coat metal powders such as iron and aluminum, used in fireworks that allow them to be stored for longer period of time. It is also used in some metal polishes to prevent the oxidation, to produce magnesium stearate and rust that can occur on metal parts of tools.
Stearic Acid Market Segmentation:
On the basis of application stearic acid market is segmented into personal care industry, food industry, pharmaceutical & biomedical science industry and industrial uses (use in rubber, textile and metal). Personal care segment holds highest market share owing to its strong surfactant and cleansing properties accounting around one third of the market share in terms of value.
Geographically stearic acid market is segmented into North America, Latin America, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Asia Pacific excluding Japan, Japan and Middle East & Africa. The regions such as Asia Pacific, Africa and Latin America are predicted to emerge as the fastest growing markets for stearic acid since personal care and other industrial growth is very high.
Stearic Acid Market Dynamics:
The steady growth in the industries such as construction, automotive, cleaners and personal care it is expected to drive the demand for stearic acid in the production worldwide. Personal care segment is the major growth driver sine it is the fastest growing segment where stearic acid plays an important role. Moreover, the overall fatty acid market is growing which is another growing factor for stearic acid market. The only restraining factor for stearic acid is having low water solubility, which can result in a residual film on bathtubs and skin. Hence, it is usually used as additives rather than as a primary ingredients. However, the dynamic use of stearic acid has a very good growth prospect. Metal cleaning and candle manufacturing are also expected to grow in the near future. Moreover geographically, China, India and ASEAN countries hold good opportunity.
Stearic Acid Market Key Players:
Some of the key players operating in the stearic acid market are P&G Chemicals, the Chemical Company, BASF SE, AkzoNobel N.V., Kao Corporation, VVF LLC and Godrej Industries. In addition, there are small players involved in the manufacturing of stearic acid spread across various geographies.

Radiofrequency (RF) Ablation System Market Forecast Report Offers Actionable Insights

Ablation is the process of removal of undesired organs, abnormal growths or harmful substances from the human body. Ablation is the destruction of a nerve conduction pathway by the means of high frequency alternating currents, delivered by a bipolar or unipolar catheters. Radiofrequency (RF) ablation is a non-surgical procedure which utilizes radio waves or electric currents to interfere with the nerve conduction for a period of around six to nine months. Heat is generated from medium frequency alternating current in the range of 350-500 kHz. During radiofrequency ablation, a guiding needle reaches the desired tissue with the help of image guidance device such as a CT scan. The tip of the needle transmits radiofrequency energy at the tissue site and produces heat. Radiofrequency ablation procedure requires image guidance techniques alongwith an anesthesiologist and cardiology specialist. Radiofrequency ablation works on the principle of disruption of conduction of nerve signals, specifically the pain conducting nerve signals. The heat generated due to the electric current causes the formation of a scar tissue to block nerve conduction pathway. 
Radiofrequency (RF) Ablation System Market: Drivers & Restraints
The global radiofrequency ablation systems market is particularly driven by its feature of specificity. The advantage of radiofrequency ablation over other ablation medical procedures is that it can be conducted without the need for local anesthesia or conscious sedation anesthesia. Also, radiofrequency ablation specifically treats the particular site of the tissue and causes negligible damage to adjacent tissues. As a result, patients can resume regular activities within a few days. The success rate of radiofrequency ablation is good, around 70% cases were successful in blocking an intended nerve. Some of the complications associated with radiofrequency ablation are abscess, ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome), burning sensation at the treatment site of tissue, delayed hemorrhage into ablated tissue, diarrhea, fever and renal failure, tumor recurrence or seeding in extreme conditions. Such complications could probably hamper growth of the global radiofrequency ablation system market during the forecast period from 2016 to 2026.
Radiofrequency (RF) Ablation System Market: Segmentation
Radiofrequency (RF) Ablation System market is classified on the basis of application, end use, type and geography.
Based on type, the global radiofrequency (RF) ablation system market is segmented into the following:
  • Unipolar radiofrequency ablation
  • Bipolar radiofrequency ablation
Based on application, the global radiofrequency (RF) ablation system market is segmented into the following:
  • Arrhythmia
    • Atrial tachycardia
    • Atrial fibrillation
    • Supraventricular tachycardia
  • Cancer
    • Benign Cancer
    • Malignant Cancer
  • Dermatology
  • Obstructive sleep apnea
  • Pain management
  • Gynecology
Based on end use, the global radiofrequency (RF) ablation system market is segmented into the following:
  • Hospitals
    • General Hospitals
    • Specialty Hospitals
  • Cancer Research Institutes
  • Ambulatory Surgical Centres
Radiofrequency (RF) Ablation System Market: Overview
Radiofrequency ablation systems are used to treat tachycardia or fibrillation post an unsuccessful treatment with medications. The aim of radiofrequency ablation is to restore the regular rhythm of the heart. Since 2005, radiofrequency ablation systems have popularized in the global ablation technologies market due to the increasing number of medical studies and publications on radiofrequency ablation technology. Radiofrequency (RF) ablation systems are categorized under the ablation technologies market. Radiofrequency ablation systems are used majorly in the treatment of arrhythmia. As a result, the arrhythmia application segment is expected to hold a major share in the global radiofrequency ablation system market over the forecast period. Increasing usage of radiofrequency ablation devices in ambulatory surgical centres is projected to boost the growth of global radiofrequency ablation devices market through 2026.
Radiofrequency (RF) Ablation System Market: Region-wise Outlook
Depending on geographic regions, global radiofrequency ablation system market is segmented into seven key regions: North America, South America, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Asia Pacific, Japan, and Middle East & Africa. According to Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, an estimated 4 Mn people in the U.S. suffer from atrial fibrillation and it is forecast to increase due to the increasing geriatric population. In the U.S., the revenues generated from the treatment of atrial fibrillation is approximately US$ 6 Bn annually. As a result, the North America radiofrequency ablation system market is forecast to be the dominating region in terms of value through 2026.
Radiofrequency (RF) Ablation System Market: Key Players
Some of the key market players identified in global Radiofrequency (RF) Ablation System market are MEDTRONIC, Boston Scientific Corporation, AngioDynamics, Stryker Corporation, RF Medical Co Ltd, AtriCure, Inc., F Care Systems, F Care Systems, Gynesonics to name a few.