A microgrid is a type of power grid that is much smaller than the traditional centralized electrical grid. It is localized and operates independently of a larger grid. Microgrids generate, distribute, and control the flow of energy to consumer. Moreover, developers and owners of microgrids can sell the excess power generated to utility companies. These…
Recently, the Global Commercial Airport Baggage Handling System Market has seen an increase in demand from countries that are building new airports, expanding existing airports and upgrading to more current systems. This sudden positive trend is playing a huge role in driving market growth at a CAGR of 7.43 percent for the 2012-2016 period. A…
A few years ago, the European Union conducted a study on consumer packaged goods (CPGs), which found that on average, every citizen in the EU generated around 156 kg of packaging waste per year. Multiply these numbers with the total population in EU and , and we’ve got an almost inconceivable amount of garbage on…
According to the World Health Organization, approximately 1.5 percent of lung cancer patients die due to exposure to carcinogens from indoor air pollution. Pneumonia, COPD, TB and other illnesses have also been linked to indoor air pollution and cause an additional 2 million premature deaths a year. So how can we help reduce the amount…
Stiff competition is looming between Europe and the APAC region over who rules The Global Adhesives and Sealants Market. Up until recently, Europe dominated the market, but the APAC region’s rapidly expanding packaging, construction and transportation industries has created a surge in demand from countries like China, who already accounts for 16-18 percent of the…
In recent years, many hospitals have switched from paper to Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) to manage data more effectively. These systems are designed to collect and store information such as patient demographics, disease symptoms, past medical history, progress notes, immunizations and medications, just to name a few. The increasing adoption of EMR systems in various…
The market for geotextiles (permeable materials used to prevent or decrease soil erosion) was hammered hard by The Economic Crisis of 2008 as construction projects came to a halt all over the world. The dust has finally settled however, and vendors are slowly recovering by tailoring their products to fit a wider range of ventures…
Back in the good old days of Atari, kids couldn’t wait to get home from school to sit in front of the TV play a game of pong with their friends. Oh, how times have changes. Nowadays, the variety of games available for mobile gameplay on smartphones, tablets, and laptops are endless and as more…
According to a 2012 Gallup poll, the average American spends $151 a week on food, while those in higher income brackets spend as much as $200-$300. With these numbers at hand, it’s no shock that the nation’s modern grocery retailers make up one of the most profitable markets in the world, with an overall net…
Sales of smart phones, tablets, laptops and other personal electronic devices are at an all-time high in all corners of the world, which naturally leads to enormous demand for cover glass products (the top layer of almost all mobile device screens, specially manufactured to prevent breakage. Revenues in this market are undeniably healthy across the…
