Thursday, 21 February 2019

Hygienic and Aseptic Valves Market – Asia Pacific Paces Ahead of Other Regions as Manufacturing Sector Shows Unstoppable Progress

Transparency Market Research observes that the competitive landscape in the global hygienic and aseptic valves market has quite a few leading players. Currently the players are focusing on expanding their business in emerging markets to cater to the huge potential in the developing regions. “Furthermore, companies are also looking at providing solutions to sectors such as biotechnology and pharmaceuticals to strengthen their market position,” states the lead author of this research report. Some of the key players operating in the global market are Alfa Laval AB, SOX Flow, Inc., ITT Corporation, GEA Group AG, and Pentair PLc.

The research report states that the global hygienic and aseptic valves market is expected to be worth US$9.0 bn by the end of 2025 as compared to US$6.0 bn in 2015. The market is expected to show progress of 4.8% CAGR during the forecast period.

Hygienic Single Seat Valves Show Robust Growth Rate as Companies Comply to Sanitation Norms

On the basis of types of valves, the global market is segmented into hygienic single seat valves, hygienic double seat valves, hygienic butterfly valves, hygienic control valves, and aseptic valves. Of these, the hygienic single seat valves are expected to outperform all other segments. By the end of the forecast period, the segment is expected to acquire a share of 26.0% in the global market. The dominant share of this segment will be attributable to the ability of these valves to meet the strict regulations pertaining to aseptic and hygienic processes in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, and dairy. In terms of geography, North America is leading the global market due to region’s continuous investment in expanding manufacturing facilities. The region is expected to rise at a CAGR of 7.1% between 2016 and 2025.


Analysts state that the demand for hygienic and aseptic valves is likely to be on the rise in the coming years. The demand is likely to be fueled by the need to eliminate the usage of food preservatives in the food industry. Presently, several fitness-conscious and health-conscious people are focused toward reducing the consumption of food preservatives due a growing awareness about their negative impact on the human body. The majority of the processed food and beverages includes preservatives that are hampering the natural metabolism of the body. Thus, to cut down the usage of these harmful substances, food manufacturers are deploying hygienic valves in several industrial sectors.

The market is also expected to grow against the backdrop of increasing focus on sanitary regulations especially in the food and beverages industry. The market is also being supported by growing initiatives of modernization in countries such as the U.S., China, Brazil, and India. The cooperation from several large organizations to comply with sanitary, safety, and modernization norms are collectively expected to boost the growth of the market. In the coming years, efforts to incorporate plant automation are also likely to augment the demand for these valves, state analysts.

Monday, 18 February 2019

Computer Graphics Market – High Cost of Crucial Components Makes Hardware the Leading Component Segment

Although the global market for computer graphics is led by a few established multination players, such as Intel Corp., Nvidia Corp., Sony Corp., Siemens, Adobe, Microsoft, and Autodesk Inc., it demonstrates a fragmented competitive landscape due to the stronghold of local participants in regional pockets, states a new research report by Transparency Market Research (TMR). Over the coming years, with many players opting for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic agreements to strengthen their positions, the competition in this market is anticipated to intensify significantly. The low entry barriers for new players, thanks to the low cost and easy availability of labor, especially in emerging economies, will further increase the level of competition in this market in the near future, states the research report.

According to TMR, the opportunity in the worldwide market for computer graphics, which stood at US$130.9 bn in 2015, will be progressing at a CAGR of 5.50% during the period from 2016 to 2024 and reach US$211.60 bn by the end of the forecast period. The demand for hardware components is greater than the software components and this trend is expected to remain so in the near future. Image processing, CAD, entertainment, and user interfaces have surfaced as the key application areas for computer graphics. On the geographical forefront, the global computer graphics market is dominated by North America. With the presence of key visual effect providers in the U.S. and Canada, this regional market is anticipated to continue on the top over the next few years, notes the study.

Rise in Media and Entertainment Industry to Influence Demand for Computer Graphics

“The global market for computer graphics has witnessed an exceptional upswing in its valuation over the recent past, thanks to the remarkable boom in the gaming industry,” says an analyst at TMR. “The significant rise in the media and entertainment industry is also fuelling the demand for computer graphics, reflecting positively on this market,” she added.

The augmenting usage of 3D animation effects and image processing in various media and entertainment applications and the fueling demand for computer graphics software in several end-use industries, such as automobile, construction, fashion designing, and other manufacturing sectors are expected to propel this market in the years to come, reports the study.


High Cost to Act as Deterrent in Market’s Growth

On the flip side, the need for replacing hardware, owing to continuous upgrades in 3D graphic software, resulting in additional cost may hamper the growth of the global computer graphics market in the years to come. The high cost of computer graphic software may also slowdown the market over the forthcoming years. However, the technological advancements and the high and continuously rising interest of young people in computer games are projected to normalize the effects of these deterrents in the near future, leading to a considerable rise in the worldwide market for computer graphics, states the research report.

Smart Home M2M Market – Energy and Climate Management Application Segment Leads Market

The vast presence of a number of players in the global smart home M2M (machine-to-machine) market makes it highly fragmented. These players, which include various platform providers, telecommunications operators, original equipment manufacturers (OEM), and device manufacturers, and chip providers come from diverse industry verticals and intense competition exists between them, notes Transparency Market Research (TMR). 

Leading players operating in the market include AT&T, Inc., Sierra, Wireless, Inc., KORE Wireless Group, Sprint Corporation, Deutsche Telekom AG, Telit Communications PLC, Vodafone Group PLC, Intel Corporation, Gemalto NV, and Cisco Systems, Inc. Several device vendors and telecom service providers are offering solutions and services for a variety of innovative smart home applications to consolidate their shares.

The global smart home M2M market stood at US$5.421 mn in 2016 and is projected to rise at an impressive CAGR of 13.3% from 2017 to 2025. Rising at this pace, the market is estimated to be valued at US$16.316 mn by the end of 2025.

The major applications of smart home M2M technology comprise access and security control, home entertainment, energy and climate management, lighting, connected wellness, and smart appliances. Of these, the energy and climate management application segment held the dominant share in 2016. This is attributed mainly to rising internet penetration, the growing use of wireless devices, and rising adoption of cloud-based services.

Regionally, the North America led the global market in 2016, with the U.S. accounting for a significant growth. The dominance of this regional market is attributed to a marked concentration of prominent players, substantial adoption of home automation devices, and the rising popularity of M2M technologies.

Advantages of Security, Comfort, and Convenience Key Propositions Driving Demand 

The growing demand for home automation solutions for improving security and convenience is a key factor driving the smart home M2M market. The rising preference of intelligent home security systems over traditional ones is attributed to several advantages they offer to home owners. The integration of M2M with smart home systems allows intelligent control of lighting, temperature, and multi-media.


The adoption of home automation systems has offered a variety of advanced functionalities, including smart operations of windows and doors, curtains and blinds, and automatic triggering of alarms in case of emergency. The demand for remote monitoring of homes and residential buildings for enhanced safety and the adoption of smart home technologies for patient care for elderly are key factors stimulating the uptake of smart home M2M solutions.

Mobile Phones Packaging Market – High Concentration of Market Players Makes Asia Pacific Leader

The global mobile phones packaging market is characterized by the presence of many small players, of which the majority of them are based in Asia Pacific, states a recent research report by Transparency Market Research (TMR). Players within the market are catering to the needs of the global brands which source local packaging materials for mobile phones. Players within the market are also focused on strengthening their channels by obtaining standard certifications in order to have a competitive edge among others as well as to increase the chances of being preferred by global clients. The global mobile phone packaging market is highly fragmented and the total shares held by the top 20 companies are just 15% of the total market.

On the basis of packaging type, the folding cartons segment holds significant shares on account of the high preference for this packaging for mid-range mobile phones. However, it is anticipated that the rigid boxes segment will hold leading position during the period from 2017 to 2027. Thermoformed blisters will also emerge as a key packaging type in the years to come on account of the increasing investment in bespoke packaging. The growing need for customization and the pressure of offering differentiation will influence the demand for thermoformed blisters mobile phone packaging market. By material type, currently the paperboard segment is leading as it can be recycled and is environmentally sustainable.

Asia Pacific to Lead while North America to Witness Sluggish Growth

On the basis of geography, it is estimated that Asia Pacific will continue to lead on account of the high growth rate in India and other nations in Southeast Asia. The European market will be driven by countries such as Italy, the U.K, Germany, and Russia and will expand at a 4.1% CAGR during the forecast period from 2017 to 2027. North America, on the other hand is anticipated to witness a sluggish growth during the forecast period.

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As per the lead author of this report, the global mobile phone packaging market is mainly driven by heightened sales of mobile handsets, charger, USB cables, headphones, manuals, and any other complementary accessories which are offered at the time of mobile handset purchase. In order to support branding objectives, mobile phone manufacturers are increasingly focused on providing the customers with good quality packaging and this will boost the growth of mobile phone packaging market.

E-Scrap and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) E-Scrap Market – Household Appliances Likely to Remain Dominant Source of E-scrap

The global e-scrap and printed circuit board (PCB) e-scrap market features a diversified and highly fragmented vendor landscape, with players focusing on rising growth opportunities across emerging economies, observes Transparency Market Research in a recent report. Rising numbers of stringent regulations pertaining to the proper management and disposal of e-waste in emerging economies are compelling companies to expanding across regions such as Asia Pacific and Latin America through mergers and acquisitions.

Some of the leading companies operating in the global e-scrap and printed circuit board (PCB) e-scrap market are Umicore N.V., LS-Nikko Copper Inc., Boliden Group, Dowa Holdings Co. Ltd., and Ultromext Ltd.

According to the report, the global printed circuit board (PCB) e-scrap market will expand at an impressive 7.3% CAGR from 2016 to 2026. At this pace, the market is expected to rise to a potential of 3.14 mn tons by 2026. Over the same period, the market for e-scrap is expected to clock in a CAGR of 5.6%.

Household Appliances to Continue to Remain Key Source of e-scrap and PCB e-scrap

Of the key sources of e-scrap and PCB e-scrap, the segment of household appliances presently accounts for the dominant share of the total volume acquired by the overall market. The segment is also expected to remain the key contributor of e-scrap and PCB e-scrap over the next few years owing to the rising usage of complex electronics devices such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, and a variety of connected devices.


From a geographical perspective, the market in Asia Pacific is presently the most promising and lucrative regional market for e-scrap and PCB e-scrap. The thriving consumer electronics industry and the rising regulations pertaining to the proper disposal of e-waste and the increased demand for copper and other metals in the fields of telecommunication and construction in the region are the key factors attributed to its dominance. The regional market is expected to rise to a revenue valuation of US$33.5 bn by 2026.

Increased Numbers of Regulations Mandating Proper Management of E-waste to Drive Market 

Some of the key factors working in favor of the global e-scrap and PCB e-scrap market are the rising volumes of e-waste across the globe and the increased demand for effective technologies and systems for the efficient recycling, management, or disposal of such waste. The massive rise in uptake of consumer electronics across a number of regional market and the consecutive rise in their disposal, as the increasingly affluent middle-class population globally prefers new and advanced variants of these products, is also expected to drive the market.

Global Blister Packaging Equipment Market: Need for Optimum Efficiency Enticing Adoption

As per the findings of an up-to-date intelligence study by Transparency Market Research (TMR), the global blister packaging equipment market is highly fragmented, with top ten companies reserving less than a quarter of the overall shares in 2016. Some of the key companies currently functional in the global blister packaging equipment market are Marchesini Group S.p.A., Bosch Packaging Technology, IMA Industria Macchine Automatiche S.p.A., Körber AG, Gebo Cermex, Uhlmann Pac-Systeme GmbH & Co. KG, Sonoco Products Company, Romaco Pharmatechnik GmbH, Fabrima Maquinas Automaticas Ltda, and CAM Packaging Solutions. Among these, Uhlmann Pac-Systeme GmbH & Co. KG and IMA Industria Macchine Automatiche S.p.A. are a little ahead of the curve, yet only managed approximately 6% of the global shares in 2016, individually.

As per the projections of the TMR report, the demand in the global blisters packaging equipment market will exhibit a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period of 2017 to 2025. The global valuation of the blister packaging equipment market is estimated to reach US$3,261.6 mn by 2025, significantly up from its evaluated worth of US$2,035.9 Mn in 2016. The report detects that acquisition, geographical expansion, new product launch, and collaboration are some of the key strategies of the key vendors of blister packaging equipment market. For instance, in July 2017, Marchesini Group S.p.A. acquired 40% of Vibrotech S.r.l, which manufactures positioning and infeed systems for automated industrial processes. On the flip side, Bosch Packaging Technology established a new manufacturing plant in Nanjing, China, in August 2017, after the company launched new cookie packaging in the U.S. in July 2017.

Based on product-type, solid packaging equipment accounted for 83% of the demand-share in 2017, and is expected to sustain its position throughout the forecast period, whereas on the basis of process type, the global market for blister packaging equipment gains maximum demand from automatic segment. Equipment-wise, rotary blister system are most profitable, while technologically, thermoforming is anticipated to sustain the strongest demand in the near future. Geographically, Asia Pacific was the most lucrative region, closely followed by Europe and North America.


High possibilities of automation in packaging line, the growing need for modernization of manufacturing facilities in order to improve production efficiency and reduce product changeover time, and facilities reduction in labor and packaging cost are the major factors augmenting the demand in the global blister packaging equipment market. The TMR report observes diverse packaging requirements in various industries, particularly those pertaining to consumer goods. Machine buildings are integrating automation to help end users increase throughput by minimizing the degree of manual operation, increase operability of machines, and easily facilitate on-the-fly changes. Burgeoning demand for various goods is influencing manufacturers to exercise improved operation management strategies. Overall equipment efficiency (OEE) is an indispensable requirement of sustainable production efficiency and can be achieved by adopting robotic automation in processing and packaging units of manufacturing facilities.

Connected (Smart) Street Lights Market Shows Higher Performance than Conventional Street Lights

The global connected (smart) street lights market shows a substantially fragmented competitive landscape due to the presence of several players dominating the global market as analyzed by Transparency Market Research (TMR). The key players in the market are making constant efforts to improve and introduce new products in the market. The incidence of strong monetary gains with the presence of strong competitive landscape will assert to accomplish higher growth of connected (smart) street lights market in coming years. Some of the few players in the market are Silver Springs Network Inc., Acuity Brands Lighting Inc., EnGo PLANET, Twilight Citelum S.A., OSRAM Licht Group, Flashnet SRL, Dimonoff Inc., General Electric Co., Philips Lighting N.V., Schreder Group, Echelon Corporation, Toshiba Lighting, Led Roadway Lighting Ltd, and Telensa Ltd.

As per the analysis done by TMR, the connected (smart) street lights market is expected to show a significant rise in its valuation by reaching up to US$ 3.71 bn during the forecast period starting from 2017 to 2025. The market is also projected to show remarkable progress with a rising CAGR of 16.0% in the forecast period. On the basis of connectivity, wireless segment is anticipated to dominate the global connected (smart) street lights market. The main reason for this growth is technological developments that has given better quality of lighting by using wireless medium. Moreover, geographical significance for connected (smart) street lights market is seen in Europe holding the leading position. During the forecast period, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the market at 18.6% of CAGR on the basis of revenue.

Technological developments has undoubtedly boosted the demand for connected (smart) street lights market on the international level in last few years. It has enhanced the capacity of street lights, which is more efficient than the regular street lights. The never-ending demand for sustainable lighting solutions has led to significant growth for connected (smart) street lights across nations in both developed and developing regions. In addition, the development of smart cities across nations around the world has forced the government and companies to look forward to smart lighting solutions. As these smart lighting technologies helps in reducing carbon emissions, available at lower cost, and help increase overall efficiency.


Apart from various factors supporting the need for connected (smart) street lights market there are certain restrains that hamper it growth during the forecast period. One of the major restrain is lack of favorable environment to use these technological advanced systems. Although developed countries are equipped to a certain degree but developing nations are still in the process to get fully advanced to use connected (smart) street lights. Companies also find it difficult to sell products in these markets. High operational cost is another obstacle seen in connected (smart) street lights market. However, this scenario is projected to change over the core of few years with changing rules and regulations, which will increase demand for connected (smart) street lights market.

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