Smart glass or switchable glass, is a unique type of glass that is able to change its light transmission properties, based on external stimuli. Smart glass is typically classed into active and passive glass, with active smart glass responding to a user-initiated electrical current, and passive smart glass responding to environmental factors like heat or…
So it’s not quite sharks with laser beams on their heads. It’s more of a Humvee with a short-range laser weapon system on its head. Of course we’re referring to the recent award of an $11 million US Naval Research contract to Raytheon, in order to develop advanced, vehicle-based laser devices. These weapons, which will…
Since 2011, the price of crude oil has doubled and the amount of carbon emissions in our atmosphere has become a very immediate threat. These factors haven’t exactly painted a pretty picture for the floundering automotive industry. However, huge auto manufacturers like Ford and Tesla have rallied, thrown money into research and come up with…
Medical technology is at the mercy of the same growth factors as all other new technologies, and true to form, emerging markets and technological advances are the main factors promoting growth in the sector. However, unlike the consumer tech market, medical tech is at the mercy of stringent government regulations. While these regulations help…
More and more consumers are snubbing traditional cow’s milk for reasons ranging from health issues to alternative diets to concerns over hormones. Conversely, the popularity of non-dairy beverages like almond and coconut milk is skyrocketing, with the market for these beverages projecting a 15.75 percent CAGR from 2013-2018. According to the USDA, the per capita…
Recently, TechNavio analysts conducted a survey of a number of different companies involved in the Mobile Robotics Market to understand the current and future market for Mobile Robotics across the various interest areas. Specifically, we wanted to know more about how mobile robotics will impact Automotive, Agriculture & Mining, Aerospace & Defense and Healthcare Industries,…
TechNavio analysts recently surveyed a number of different companies in the mobile robotics industry to understand the current and future market for mobile robotics, in preparation for the AMSE’s Advanced Design & Manufacturing Impact Forum. I sat down with Faisal Ghaus, Vice President of TechNavio for a little Q&A to discuss some of the key…
Over the past few years, thanks to rapid technological innovation, we have seen a shift from traditional methods of surgery to robotic assisted surgery. What is Robotic Surgery? Robotic surgery is a technique in which a surgeon performs surgery using a computer that remotely controls very small instruments attached to a robot. The main aim…
The Global SCARA Robot Market is expected to witness moderate growth during the period 2013-2018 at a CAGR of 4.38 percent. One of the major drivers in this market is the increased automation across industries. The growing need to reduce human effort and errors in the production process has led to the adoption of SCARA…
At one point in the not-too-distant past, soy was lauded as the answer to our health food prayers. For thousands of years, it’s been a staple in Asian diets, and lower rates of heart disease, breast and prostate cancer in these populations seemed to be painting a pretty picture of the benefits of soy on…
