Thursday, 11 April 2019

IoT to Change the Future of Smart Antenna Market

The global smart antenna market was valued at US$ 4,909.4 Mn in 2017 and is anticipated to register a stable CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period 2018 to 2026, according to a new report published by Transparency Market Research (TMR) titled “Smart Antenna Market– Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2018–2026.” Increasing application of smart antennas in smartphones and growing demand for smart antennas in wireless communication has increased the penetration and growth of the smart antenna market globally. The market in North America is expanding at a significant CAGR of 8.8% on the backdrop of numerous technological innovations in communication technology.

Increasing Popularity of Smartphones to Drive Growth of the Smart Antenna Market

Growing popularity of smartphones is ultimately resulting in high demand for smart antennas worldwide. Smartphones have become a viable alternative to laptops and personal digital assistants (PDAs), offering features such as SMS and voice messages coupled with multimedia functionality, internet applications, inbuilt GPS capabilities, and high data processing capabilities.
Huge investments and advancements in technology are boosting the demand for smartphones globally. The growing requirement of quick data transmission and high speed of downloading and web browsing will continue to create heightened demand for smart antennas.


By technology, the smart antenna market has been segmented into SIMO (Single Input Multiple Output), MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output), and MISO (Multiple Input Single Output). Due to its higher spectral efficiency and link reliability or diversity, MIMO has evolved to become an important part of modern wireless communication standards such as HSPA+ (3G), Long Term Evolution (4G), WiMax (4G), and IEEE 802.11n (WiFi). MIMO held the largest share of the market in 2017.

By type, the smart antenna market is classified as switched multibeam antenna and adaptive array antenna. In 2014, adaptive array antenna was the largest contributor to the market. Dominance of the market by adaptive array antennas is expected to continue during the forecast period. However, the switched multibeam antenna segment is expected to expand significantly during the forecast period. Switched beam antenna systems offer significant increase in capacity and coverage as compared to conventional antenna based systems.

Edutainment Market | Development of An Educational Game Based on IoT

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research the global edutainment market is estimated to reach US$ 10,120.2 Mn by the end of the forecast period 2027. According to the report, North America was the largest contributor in terms of revenue to the edutainment market in 2017. This is primarily due to strong technological advancement and considerable application of edutainment in banks and financial institutions across the region.

The Development of Knowledge through the Content of Games is driving the Edutainment market

Gaming is the most adopted method for education; it helps promote learning among children. Most pre-school and kindergarten providers have realized that open-ended play in the right environment helps children develop and learn emotionally, cognitively, socially, and physically. This is a major factor that is expected to boost the edutainment market during the forecast period. Innovation in games, need for physical activity in today’s lifestyle, and substantially increasing investment by established players are some of the major factors fuelling the growth of the edutainment market. In recent years, edutainment centers introduced changes in edutainment games offered by them due to the advent of “triple revolution” of social media, Internet, and mobile devices, and this has led to serious competition.

Edutainment Market: Scope of the Report 

The global market for edutainment is segmented on the basis of facility size, gaming type, visitor demographics, revenue source, and geographic regions. Based on facility size, the market has been segmented into 5,001 to 10,000 sq. ft., 10,001 to 20,000 sq. ft., 20,001 to 40,000 sq. ft. and > 40,000 sq. ft. 5,001 to 10,000 sq. ft., facility size accounts for the largest share in terms of revenue in the global edutainment market.


Based on revenue source, the market has been segmented into entry fees & tickets, food & beverages, merchandising, advertising, and others. On the basis of visitor demographics, the market has been bifurcated into children (0-12 years), teenager (13-18 years), young adult (19-25 years), and adult (25+ years). In terms of gaming type, the market has been bifurcated into interactive, non-interactive, explorative, and hybrid combination games. Explorative gaming type segment is expected to expand at the highest CAGR globally during the forecast period.

Aluminum Foil Packaging Market Study Landscape & Industry Innovations Encountered Huge Growth by 2025

According to the report, the global aluminum foil packaging market will exhibit a 4.8% CAGR from 2017 to 2025, rising from a valuation of US$20.8 bn in 2016 to a revenue opportunity of US$31.5 bn by 2025.

The global market for aluminum foil packaging features an extremely fragmented vendor landscape, with the leading 12 companies collectively holding only around 10.1% of the overall market in 2017, observes Transparency Market Research in a recent report. Alongside internal struggles in the way of attaining a larger hold of the market, external challenges such as easy availability of substitute packaging options continue to make the aluminum foil packaging continues to be intensely competitive. Focus on improved and more proliferative marketing strategies, expansion across emerging economies that are witnessing a vast rise in the number of modern retail outlets such as supermarkets and hypermarkets, and strategic collaborations with smaller players with well-developed distribution channels could help companies gain traction.

Some of the leading companies in the market are Ess Dee Aluminium Ltd, United Company RUSAL Plc., Amcor Limited, China Hongqiao Group Limited, Eurofoil, Hulamin Ltd, Pactic LLC, and Hindalco Indistries Ltd.


Based on thickness, the segment of 0.09 mm to 0.2 mm serves the dominant share of demand and is likely to expand at the most prominent CAGR over the forecast period as well. In terms of type, the segment of unprinted foil serves a notably larger share of demand as compared to the segment of printed foils. Geographically, the market in Asia Pacific is presently the most lucrative regional market and is likely to remain so over the forecast period as well. The key factors driving the Asia Pacific aluminum foil packaging market include the high population, a thriving food and beverages industry, and increased uptake of packaged foods and beverages across emerging economies.

Increased Demand for Packaged Foods to Drive Market

The increased demand for convenience packaging and the steadily rising demand for packaging products capable of extending the shelf life of packaged foods globally are some of the most crucial factors driving the global aluminum foil packaging market. The high use of aluminum foils in flexible packaging solutions is also a key factor driving its demand. Moreover, high barrier properties, light weight, and recyclable nature also increase improve the suitability of aluminum foil, making it application for a vast set of application areas. Over the next few years, the market is likely to gain notable traction owing to rising demand from the sectors of processed foods and ready-to-eat meals.

Eco Friendly Bottles Market Likely to Experience a Tremendous Growth in Near Future 2022

The global eco friendly bottles market has risen at a rapid pace in recent years in response to the growing support to environmental causes from governments and the masses alike. The eco friendly bottles market has been driven by the eagerness of key competitors to cash in on the growing support to environmentalism, which has led to consistent innovation, as well as steady government support. The steady prevalence of these drivers is likely to enable rapid growth of the eco friendly bottles market in the coming years.

According to Transparency Market Research, the global eco friendly bottles market was valued at US$2.5 bn in 2017 and is likely to rise to US$3.7 bn by 2022, exhibiting a strong 8.1% CAGR therein.

Polylactic Acid to Remain Dominant Material 

The global eco friendly bottles market employs a number of materials in order to produce high-quality eco friendly bottles. Currently, polylactic acid is the dominant material segment of the global eco friendly bottles market and is likely to dominate the market’s proceedings in the coming years due to its widespread usage. Polylactic acid accounted for 35.3% of the global eco friendly bottles market in 2017 with a valuation of US$902.3 mn. The segment is expected to rise to US$1,322.8 mn by 2022 at a strong CAGR of 8%. The mechanical properties of polylactic acid make it favorable for use in the production of bottles, which is likely to ensure steady growth of the segment in the global eco friendly bottles market in the coming years.


North America to Dominate Eco Friendly Bottles Market due to Increasing Mass Participation

The leading regional contributor to the global eco friendly bottles market is North America, which is likely to retain its dominance through the forecast period thanks to the widespread distribution of environment-friendly infrastructure in the developed region and the steady government support for expansion of the same. The eco friendly bottles market in North America was valued at US$617.2 mn in 2017 and is expected to rise to US$1,123.4 mn by 2022, exhibiting a solid 12.7% CAGR from 2017 to 2022.

Monday, 1 April 2019

Rise of On-demand Transportation Market | A Survey and Future Analysis by TMR

On-demand transportation is an internet-based service that is used to book means of transportation in return of money, based on the time and distance it is used for. Various types of vehicles, such as passenger vehicles or commercial vehicles, can be booked or reserved through on-demand transportation services as per the requirement of the consumer. Moreover, the service is highly popular in urban areas, owing to high digitalization and high dependency on internet-based services.

The market for on-demand transportation services is primarily driven by the lower middle class population owing to its low per capita income. Moreover, the market is expanding significantly in developing nations such as China and India. On-demand transportation services provide short-term ownership to consumers at significantly lower prices and hence, consumers prefer such transportation means instead of owning a vehicle. A privately owned vehicle is only utilized for up to 5% of its total life; it remains parked for 95% of its life in most cases.

Considering this, several vehicle owners are readily sharing their vehicles. Increase in number of vehicle owners has led to increased traffic congestion and rise in global emission levels. Consequently, governing bodies are promoting alternative fuel powered vehicles and alternative modes of transportation that emit less to zero-emission. On-demand transportation services are effectively capable of reducing the number of vehicle owners and hence, governing bodies are implementing regulations in favor of shared mobility services.


Consumers who do not own a vehicle prefer on-demand mobility services. Increasing tourism and working class population coupled with rising trend of road trips is fueling the on-demand transportation market significantly. Developments by software companies to make the mobile phone-based applications faster and user friendly have played a vital role in promoting on-demand transportation services.

Incorporation of electric and autonomous vehicles is likely to reduce the cost of on-demand transportation services. Electric vehicles reduce fuel expenses, which reduces the overall cost of utilizing mobility sharing services, such as ride sharing and ride sourcing. This, in turn, is likely to fuel the demand for on-demand services across the globe. Autonomous vehicles are expected to eliminate the driver and subsequently, expenses over the driver. Lower number of vehicles per capita across several nations is fueling the demand for on-demand transportation services, which in turn is likely to offer lucrative opportunities to the global on-demand transportation market. Forward integration of vehicle manufacturers in the on-demand transportation service market is likely to offer considerable opportunities and propel the market.

Shared Mobility Market Will Change the Future of Automotive Industry | Review by TMR

Shared mobility is a type of service in which a vehicle is shared based on the time and distance it is used in return for money. In shared mobility, a vehicle owner or the owner of a large fleet provides the vehicle on a rental basis to consumers and other companies. Shared mobility comprises sharing a car, a ride, a two-wheeler, and sharing trucks and buses.

Key driver of the global shared mobility market is low per capita income of people in developing nations. Shared mobility services provide short-term ownership to consumers at a significantly lower price, and hence, consumers prefer shared vehicles instead of owning one. A vehicle, if not shared, is only utilized for up to 5% of its total life; it remains parked for 95% of its life. Considering this, several vehicle owners are readily sharing their vehicles. Increase in number of vehicle owners has led to increased traffic congestion and rise in global emission levels.

Consequently, governing bodies are promoting alternative fuel powered vehicles and alternative modes of transportation that are capable of limiting the global temperature rise. Shared mobility services are effectively capable of reducing the number of vehicle owners and hence, governing bodies are implementing regulations in favor of shared mobility services.


Consumers who do not own a vehicle are preferring a shared vehicle, as a shared vehicle provides vehicle ownership without having to invest in owning one, which is further compounded by the increased interest rates on vehicle loans. Increased tourism, rise in number of family outings, and raised per capita income are fueling the demand for shared mobility services. Increase in number of working class people is prominently fueling the demand for shared mobility services across the globe. 

Availability of faster internet connectivity, increased mobile ownership, availability of mobility sharing apps, and increased consumer awareness are fueling the global shared mobility market.

Incorporation of electric and autonomous vehicles is likely to reduce the cost of shared mobility services. Electric vehicles reduce fuel expenses, which reduces the overall cost of utilizing mobility sharing services, such as ride sharing and ride sourcing. This, in turn, is likely to fuel the demand for such on-demand services across the globe. Autonomous vehicles are expected to eliminate the driver and subsequently, expenses over the driver. Lower number of vehicles per capita across several nations is fueling the demand for shared mobility services, which in turn is likely to offer lucrative opportunities to the global shared mobility market. Forward integration of vehicle manufacturers in the shared mobility market is likely to offer considerable opportunities to the market.

Paper Straws Market to be the Fastest Growing Industry by 2026

Transparency Market Research delivers vital insights on the paper straws market in its report titled “Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, Historical Analysis 2013-2018 and Forecast 2019-2027.” In terms of value, the global paper straws market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 13.8% during the forecast period.

Paper straws are single-use disposable products manufactured from raw materials such as virgin kraft pulp and recycle paper. Due to its compostable, biodegradable, and recyclable nature paper is one of the best alternatives to plastic. In the report, TMR proposes that the foodservice end-use segment is expected to drive the paper straws market during the forecast period. The increasing number of food outlets across the globe is boosting the growth of the foodservice industry substantially. Besides, the rising demand for eco-friendly foodservice disposables is likely to offer enormous growth opportunities for the global paper straws market during the forecast period.

Governments Supporting Sustainable Drives by Introducing Reforms Favorable for Non-Plastic Goods

North America is a significant shareholder of the global paper straws market and is expected to expand with a noteworthy CAGR during the forecast period. Due to the saturation of plastic waste, and the subsequent harm to the environment, the US. government has taken an initiative to ban the usage of single-use plastic straws. Also, the consumer demand for eco-friendly straws, which are hygienic and single-use, is expected to drive the growth of the paper straws market during the forecast period. The US is expected to be highly attractive in terms of market share and growth rate of paper straws during the forecast period, owing to a vast consumer base and robust growth of the foodservice industry.


Increasing government reforms and campaigns to ditch plastic straws and the rising awareness among consumers regarding its environmental impact are likely to generate substantial growth opportunities for paper straws during the forecast period. Also, initiatives of various brands to ban plastic straws in Europe, such as Marriott UK, Starbucks, and others are expected to push the growth of the paper straws market during the forecast period. U.K and Germany are together expected to hold more than 1/3rd of the European market share by the end of the forecast period. Overall, the European paper straws market is anticipated to expand with a notable CAGR during the forecast period.

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