It’s what every kid dreams of at Christmas—an all-terrain RC car that not only flips, tumbles and just keep going, but can also leap tall buildings in a single bound. It’s called the Sand Flea, and this 11 lb. robot, developed by Boston Dynamics can jump an impressive 30 feet with exceptional accuracy. It sounds…
Almost everyone has heard about HDMI and have experienced the many benefits of having HDMI-enabled equipment. But even though it achieves the same end result, not many people are “in-the-know” when it comes to DisplayPort technology. TechNavio analysts conducted in-depth research for both HDMI and DisplayPort technology and have answered a few of the commonly…
In 2007, the Water Management Action Plan (waterMAP) in Victoria, Australia, was launched to monitor and control water consumption in a particular area. According to the program, all non-residential establishments in this locality that consume more than 10 million liters of water a year should develop a waterMAP to reduce consumption. Further, the Environmental Protection…
The Global Transformer Oil Market is witnessing a severe threat because of the adoption of dry distribution transformers such as vacuum pressure impregnated (VPI), vacuum pressure encapsulated (VPE), epoxy coated, epoxy cast, and gas-filled because of how safe they are. VPI transformers have a low risk of fire and are exceptionally economical in medium-voltage distribution….
Demand for premium tires is increasing because of its high quality and improved performance and enhanced safety features. Consumers, worldwide, are opting for premium tires more frequently as they are more durable, giving better quality and safety. Low-grade tires are attractive only for replacement purposes as they are cost-effective, but they tend to wear out…
Flexible glass more or less contradicts everything we think we know about glass. It is ultra-thin, strong and (obviously) flexible. It combines the scratch resistance and rigidity properties of plastic, forming a rollable and even wearable glass. Consumer demand for slick, lightweight, scratch resistant displays is driving growth in the Global Flexible Glass Market at…
Halal is a term often associated with food, however it covers a huge range of products, including cosmetics and personal care products that are considered permissible in Islamic law. If a product is halal approved, this means it does not contain alcohol, is not tested on animals, and does not contain certain non-permissible animal-derived ingredients. …
Smaller, faster, more efficient technologies require comparable power supplies. In this week’s TechNavio Weekly Topic, we take a look at some drivers, challenges and trends forcing evolution in two major semiconductor markets. Global Super Junction MOSFET Market Super junction MOSFETs are power semiconductor components used for high-frequency and high-voltage applications, such as server, telecom, computing,…
The recent announcement that Wal-Mart has teamed up with Wild Oats to sell inexpensive, organic pantry basics has the food world in a tizzy. The debate is raging about whether the new partnership—which will see Walmart stores offering about 100 new, low-priced organic items—is actually a good thing. Yes, affordable organics will definitely benefit consumers,…
One of the major drivers in the Global Commercial Aircraft Carbon Brakes Market is an increase in demand for aircraft from the APAC region. The no-frills business model has led to an increase in the demand for new aircraft in this region in recent years. Airlines that operate on this business model fly only short-haul…
