Research Insight

4K Display Resolution Market : Key Revenue Pockets

4K resolution provides better image features and is a new resolution standard which is adopted by a number of companies in its products. This has the capability to improve the image by providing great quality, good texture blurred free image, and best video recording. This resolution standard is being used in a number of applications in consumer electronics, business services, entertainment, and digital cinemas. In current scenario, the Americas are the leader in the 4K market. The North American market was dominant in 2013. APAC is expected to leave behind U.S. and APAC is considered to be the main important area for the consumer electronic products and is expected that consumer electronics combined with the 4K products will penetrate more into this market.

• Published: May 2014

New Revenue Pockets: Feed PigmentsMarket

The feed pigmentsmarket is an upcoming one and the companies are adopting expansion of their feed pigments business as their growth strategy. Carotenoids are considered as a main type among all feed pigments.Curcuminis the second-most important market for feed pigments. Companies operating in this market, such asthe PHW Group (Germany), Synthite Industries (India), BASF SE (Germany), Novus International (U.S.) and Royal DSM NV (The Netherlands), are growing by expandingtheir production capacities andproduct portfolioto enhance their penetration in the feed pigments market.

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Wireline Services Market : New Revenue Pockets

Recently, there have been quite a lot of developments in terms of offshore and unconventional exploration and production. The increasing world energy demands have pushed the exploration and production companies to move their limits toward unconventional and deeper hydrocarbon resources. These E&P activities for unconventional and deeper resources require a lot of wireline services in order to produce and make the operations economically viable.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., Agilent Technologies, Perkinelmer, Inc., Bruker Corporation, and Rigaku Corporation are the Leading Players in the Atomic Spectroscopy Market.

The global atomic spectroscopy market is dominated by five major players that account for approximately 59% of the market. These players include Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. (U.S.), Agilent Technologies (U.S), PerkinElmer, Inc. (U.S.), Bruker Corporation (U.S.), and Rigaku Corporation (Japan).

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Industrial Waste Management - New Revenue Pockets

Globally, volumes of waste generated are increasing quickly, even faster than the rate of urbanization, creating huge opportunities for industrial waste management service providers. In many of the industrialized economies, the generated waste is disposed of as cheaply as possible, without paying attention to what happens once the waste leaves the producer’s premises. However, this attitude is being changed, on account of the increased awareness of the risks associated with poor waste management practices. Investments are being made for effective recycling and treatment services in developed countries, whereas low level and middle level income countries are focusing on increasing the collection rate of generated waste, thereby reducing the open dump practices.

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Carbon Capture Sequestration- New Revenue Pockets

A lot of developments in the field of the carbon capture market are being carried out. Investments are been being made in carbon capture, transport, and storage activities by some of the biggest industry players, considering the developments, upcoming potential, and demand. Regions such as the Americas and Europe have extensive growth whereas in regions like Middle-East Africa and Asia-Pacific, carbon capture sequestration activities are still in the developing stage and are likely to move towards the growth stage in the next nine years.

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4K Market products which can be used for various applications.

4K resolution is a new resolution standard which has revolutionized the display industry. As quality of the image depends upon its pixels, this presents better quality images due to its high pixels. There are many formats of 4K which have different width and height of the pixels. The advantages are clear-crisped picture presentation, better quality, less blurred and sharp images. It can be used in a number of devices such as TVs, smartphones, cameras, camcorders, blu-ray players, and laptops. This 4096x2160 resolution can be used in a number of applications like business, consumer electronics, aerospace, and defense.

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Aseptic packaging Market : New Revenue Pockets

Aseptic packaging refers to the filling of sterile containers with sterile food, beverage, or pharmaceutical products in a totally aseptic environment.The major purpose of aseptic packaging is to preserve the product from microorganisms and prolong its shelf-life. Since most of beverages are perishable in nature, considering the large volumes of products to be marketed, aseptic packaging is ideal for beverage packaging.Some key advantages of aseptic packaging are shelf-life extension, low cost of storage, among others. Aseptic packaging today is perceived as more of a value-addition process rather than a manufacturing process by manufacturers.

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Acids & Nutrients in Animal Nutrition Market - New Revenue Pockets

Amino Acids: Major Type of Nutrient Used in Animal Feed

Amino acids acquire a major share among all nutrients used in animal feed. The key function of amino acids is to act as a building block for the development of protein in the body of animals. It also has an impact on the end-use of applications, as it helps in improving the quality and quantity of meat that are produced by animals.

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Mold Inhibitors Market-New Revenue Pockets

Propionates - Most Applicable Mold Inhibitor; Natamycin – Growing Market

Propionic acid comprises a three-carbon carboxylic acid with a molecular formula of CH3CH2COOH. In the pre-state, it is a corrosive and colorless liquid with a pungent odor. It is commercially manufactured through the oxo process, which involves reacting ethylene and carbon monoxide to produce the intermediate propionaldehyde. Further oxidation yields propionic acid. It acts as a mold inhibitor in various food and feed products. Propionic acid and its derivatives are largely used as feed and food preservatives. The other applications of propionic acid and derivatives include herbicides, pharmaceuticals, and solvents. The three propionates most commonly used as antimicrobials are calcium propionate, sodium propionate, and potassium propionate.

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Market Leader: Feed Pigment Market

Feed pigmentplays an important role in the feed market. Different innovative technologies are involved in the manufacture of feed pigments. The market of feed pigment is growing by developments in feed grades. The companies are going for innovation and expansionwith a key objective to penetratethe untapped markets. The feed industry of developing countries ofAsia-Pacific is growing,which can lead to increase in demand for feed pigments.

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The region is industrially developed, thereby finding increased application of mold inhibitors

The global market for mold inhibitors is projected to reach a value of $1780.3 million by 2019. North America holds a majority share in the global mold inhibitors market. The region is industrially developed, thereby finding increased application of mold inhibitors. The major application for mold inhibitors is the feed industry, mainly due to the growing demand for meat products.

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Subsea Pumps Market – New Revenue Pockets

In recent times, there have been lots of developments in terms of offshore drilling. The increasing world energy demands have pushed the drilling and exploration companies to push drilling limits towards deep and ultra-deep waters. These deep and ultra-deep-water drilling activities have to be carried out under challenging geological conditions that require high technological advancements and innovative equipment.

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New Revenue Pockets: Feed Water-soluble Vitamins and Minerals

The feed water-soluble vitamins and minerals market is a continuously growing. Companies in this industry are adopting expansion and mergers & acquisitions as their growth strategies. Poultry is considered as a main livestock type, which is estimated to be the largest consumer of feed water-soluble vitamins and minerals, while swine is estimated to be the second-largest consumer. Vitamin B in water-soluble vitamins, and iron sources in water-soluble minerals are gaining popularity. Companies such as Nutreco (The Netherlands), Phibro Animal Health Corporation (U.S.), and Lonza Group (Switzerland) have adopted expansion and acquisition as strategies to enhance their penetration in the feed water-soluble vitamins and minerals market.

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Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Market - New Revenue Pockets

Solid Oxide Fuel Cells are extremely versatile compared to other types of fuel cell systems. SOFCs can be used for developing portable, transportation, and stationary applications. They are also flexible when it comes to the type of fuel required as they can run on a variety of fuel including natural gas, gasoline, diesel, and hydrogen. These qualities have resulted in various government institutions, companies, and universities conducting research on SOFC to facilitate their rapid commercialization. SOFC systems are made of different types depending on the technology used in its electrolyte. The most commonly used types are planar and tubular, which are available commercially.

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Acids & Nutrients in Animal Nutrition Market - Market Leader

The global feed acids & nutrients market is highly competitive and consists of a large number of players, each striving for the market share. The market includes few dominant global players and several other players operating on regional level. Some of the key players include Adisseo France S.A.S (France), ADM (U.S.), BASF SE (Germany), Cargill Inc. (U.S.), and Royal DSM N.V. (The Netherlands). A proper understanding of the quality and features of various specialty feed ingredients allows the formulators to use their potential contributions to meet the consumer demands.

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Revenue Pockets: PET & PBT Resin Market

Currently, the demand of PET resins is driven by the bottle, film, food packaging and Others) where as PBT resin demand by the global automotive, electrical & electronics, consumer goods, industrial, and others. The drivers of the PET resin industry are replacing traditional packaging material such as glass, paper, metal, and aluminum, owing to its high strength, light weight, clarity, long-term durability, and design plasticity. It is extensively used for packaging products such as foods and beverages, especially convenience-sized soft drinks, juices and water. Moreover, PET is the only polyester which is recyclable among the competing thermosetting material available in the material. PBT as an engineering plastic features thermal, dimensional, and moulding stability. It has high heat resistance and superior electrical properties which results in increasing its penetration in automotive and electronic application. PBT enables weight reduction and fuel efficiency in car compared to steel and aluminum which drives demand for PBT resin. Recovery of GDP growth, spending levels, employment rates, and rise in investment levels will support growth in PBT Market.

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The smart gas technology has enabled the companies to achieve greater profitability with reduced operational and maintenance costs.

The use of natural gas as an energy source for residential and commercial purposes has multiplied many folds. The high global demand for the supply of natural gas has strained the operations of various gas production and distribution companies. The quickly depleting gas reserves have widened the demand-supply deficit resulting into an energy crisis. This demand needs to be satisfied with the optimum solutions offered by the new technological frontiers. Information and communication technology (ICT) has helped provide breakthrough solution for the gas utility sector. The transformation of the conventional utility distribution patterns into an advanced communication-based architecture has improved the efficiency and effectiveness of the utility companies to serve the customers in an innovative way. The smart gas technology has enabled the companies to achieve greater profitability with reduced operational and maintenance costs.

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The global industrial waste management market is highly fragmented with the presence of global as well as regional/local players.

The industrial waste management market is driven by the regulations imposed by the state and federal bodies to facilitate a shift away from uncontrolled open dumping and landfill disposal towards more value-adding segments such as recycling and recovery. The motive behind the regulations is the waste hierarchy, which boosts demand for advanced technologies and services to effectively process these wastes.

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Impact of Leading Players in Amines Market Growth

Asia-Pacific is the largest market, followed by ROW, North America and Europe in the global amines industry. The improved consumption of amines in emerging economies such as China, India, Russia, and Brazil positively influences the growth of the industry.

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The demand for contract research services for cell based assay development is expected to increase in the coming years, as these services help to make the drug discovery process more cost efficient and less time consuming

Services segment will be the fastest growing segment from 2013 to 2018. The declining R&D budgets, the need for cost-effective and time-saving drug discovery services and leveraging upon newer technologies are influencing the companies and academia to follow risk-sharing outsourcing strategies. With the rising trend of outsourcing, CROs are gaining popularity as pharmaceutical companies can cut down on their operational costs and R&D budgets. A number of outsourcing partnerships with CROs has led to an increased consumption of cell-based assay products by this segment. With respect to cell-based assay applications, predictive toxicology will be the fastest growing market in the forecast period from 2013 to 2018. Switch from biochemical assays to cell-based assays for use in toxicology studies is a significant factor that is propelling the market of cell-based assay in predictive toxicology.

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The Global Home Healthcare Software and Service Market is Highly Fragmented with the Few Tier 1 Players and Many Small Players

The key players in the market are Agfa Healthcare (Belgium), Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (U.S.), athenahealth, Inc. (U.S.), Cerner Corporation (U.S.), Carestream Health, Inc. (U.S.), Epic (U.S.)., GE Healthcare (U.K.),McKesson Corporation (U.S.), MEDITECH (U.S.), NextGen Healthcare Information System LLC (U.S.), Novarad Corporation (U.S.),and Siemens Healthcare (Germany).

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Telehomecare Solutions, and Cloud Computing will be the New Revenue Pockets for the Global Home Healthcare Software and Services Companies

The demand for clinical IT solutions for homecare providers is increasing with the growing requirement to electronically enter patient information. To meet this growing need, healthcare systems globally are looking forward to integrate their EHR solutions with other clinical modules as well as non-clinical modules, which help in making accurate decisions at the point-of-care.

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The Asia-Pacific region is the largest market for phthalic anhydride and for its applications such as in plasticizers, alkyd resins, and unsaturated polyester resins.

The global phthalic anhydride market is estimated to grow at a slow and stable rate due to its growing demand in end-user applications and restraints from the regulatory authorities. In regions such as Europe and North America, there is a growing need of formulation that reduces the leaching of phthalic anhydride into the atmosphere or causes less harm to its users. Therefore, all major companies that have their operation base in these regions are looking for alternatives.

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Gourmet Salts Market – New Revenue Pockets

The increasing application of gourmet salts by chefs in fine-dining restaurants and in traditional cuisines to enhance the flavor in food is estimated to increase the demand for gourmet salts in the market. The key companies accommodate this demand by introducing new products and expanding their production. The gourmet salt manufacturers invest in R&D to introduce new flavored gourmet salts infused with herbs and spices.

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Global Animal Antimicrobials and Antibiotics Market: Increasing Demand for Animal Protein Products and Companion Animals Segment Will Lead the Market

The global animal antimicrobials and antibiotics market was majorly dominated by North America, followed closely by Europe in 2013. The Asian and RoW market will continue to grow at higher CAGR rates to drive the animal antimicrobials and antibiotics market. The market share of North America will decrease to 27%, primarily due to the regulatory bans posed on the use of antibiotics and dearth of new antibiotics in pharmaceutical companies pipelines. The rise of the Asian market will primarily be driven by rising demand for animal antimicrobials in China and India while RoW market growth will be dominated by growth in the Latin America region.

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Contract agreement and geographical expansion policy are the current trends of the subsea pumps market.

The leading companies of the subsea pumps market focus on securing contract agreements especially in the developing regions, where the growth is at its maximum to enhance their business reach. Also, engaging the market in expansion geographical expansion is quite a trend in the emerging markets. Thus, these activities account as growth strategies that are followed by major industry players.

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The rapid uptake for small cells will result in increased demand for backhaul solutions.

To increase the capacity requirements for data services and to enable effective and continuous communication has been a challenge for most of the mobile operators. The demand for small cell technology solutions is expected to grow enormously in the coming years, as the global operators are in dire need to address the capacity and coverage challenges. The rapid uptake for small cells will result in increased demand for backhaul solutions. The backhaul solution providers are optimistic about these trends as they design and develop agile solutions with robust capabilities to extend support for large deployments and offer an end-to-end solution to mobile operators.

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The gourmet salts market is moderately active with companies engaged in the manufacturing, distribution, and retailing of gourmet salts.

The gourmet salts market is projected to grow with the increasing awareness about the application of gourmet salts in cuisines that pertain to fine dining. The growing demand for traditional cuisines with natural native flavors and application of gourmet salts by professional cooks in luxury hotels are also driving the gourmet salts market. Gourmet salts are used in a wide range of food applications that include bakery & confectionery, meat & poultry products, sea food products, and sauces & savory.

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Top five players capture50% of the amphoteric surfactantsmarket with Evonik and Solvay being the market leaders

The amphoteric surfactantsmarket volume isestimatedto witness a CAGR of 4% from 2013 to 2018. The Asia-Pacific region presents the largest market for amphoteric surfactants for this period, followed by North Americaand the Europe. In terms of end use industry; personal care, home care, and I&I sectors are the biggest customers for amphoteric surfactants. This is due to the rapid increase in the demand for mild surfactants in personal care industry. According to the type of amphoteric surfactants, betaine captures a significantmarket share, followed by amine oxide andamphoacetates. Amphoacetates, amphopropionates, and sultainessegments are growing at a decentpace.

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Phthalic Anhydride Companies - BASF (Germany) & Shandong Hongxin (China) are Leading Players in the Phthalic Anhydride Market

The global phthalic anhydride market is a matured one with almost no product differentiation, making the market competition more severe. Phthalic anhydride derived products find their applications in various industries such as plastics, paints & coatings, electrical & electronics, automotive, and others.

Phthalic Anhydride Companies

The companies engaged in the production of phthalic anhydride are BASF (Germany), Shandong Hongxin (China), Nan-Ya Plastics (Taiwan), ExxonMobil Chemical (U.S.), Aekyung Petrochemical (Japan), IG Petrochemicals (India), Polynt SPA (Italy), and Koppers Industries (U.S.). Plasticizers are used to provide flexibility and long life to PVC, unsaturated polyester for lamination and specialty coatings while alkyd resins are used in solvent-borne coatings.

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Key players in the Human Identification Market are focusing on New Product Launches, Agreements, Collaborations, and Partnerships to hold their position in the Market

The prominent players in the human identification market include Agilent Technologies (U.S.), Bode Technology (U.S.), GE Healthcare (U.K.), Illumina Inc. (U.S.), Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (U.S.), Promega Corporation (U.S.), QIAGEN (The Netherlands) and Thermo Fisher Scientific (U.S.).

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Revenue Pockets: Polyvinylidene Fluoride - PVDF Market

Currently, the demand of PVDF is driven by the global oil & gas industry, new energies, & coating applications. The demand for PVDF is supported by growth in lithium-ion batteries, photovoltaic films, and increasing use of PVDF in membranes.

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The PVDF market is subjugated by respective regional players along with the presence of few global players in the key growth markets

The PVDF market is subjugated by respective regional players along with the presence of few global players in the key growth markets. The North American region is the largest market, followed by Asia-Pacific and Western Europe in the global PVDF industry.

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Polyvinyl Chloride – PVC Market – New Revenue Pockets

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is one of the most widely used plastics in the world which is produced by polymerizing vinyl chloride monomers. Various properties of PVC like abrasion resistance, light weight, good mechanical strength, and toughness enable its wide use in construction, automotive, packaging, and electrical industries.

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Power Electronics Market - New Revenue Pockets

The power electronics market in electronics and semiconductor industry has created a new revenue stream in the electronics industry, having APAC as the crown holder of the overall ecosystem. The power electronics is basically a technology associated with efficient conversion, control, and conditioning of the electric power. This report highlights the importance of power electronics in modern technology, giving details of the vital points related tothis industry.

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In terms of verticals, media and entertainment vertical has the largest market share in the 3D animation market

3D Animation is the process of generating animated images by using computer graphics. 3D Animation is used to render special effects in games and films in order to make the audience feel a real live image and pictures. The basics of 3D Animation are Keyframe animation and Motion Capture. Keyframe Animation or key-framing is the oldest style of animation. The 3D software package has now changed but the techniques involved in Keyframe animation are still applied. The other method is the motion capture that contains sensors which records the actual motion moving around. Motion capture uses new technology and it is costly as compared to keyframe animation.

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Data Center Fabric Market - New Revenue Pockets

The data center fabric market is expected to reach $15.14 billion by 2019 from $5.13 billion in 2014. High tech is expected to be the largest industry vertical in the data center fabric market throughout the forecast period. Data centers fabric is one of the essential components of networking architecture in the IT infrastructure. The fabric provides high capability infrastructure and better connectivity among servers, while reducing operational cost and simplifying the network topology in virtual environment of data centers.

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Backhaul – The Backbone of Small Cell Technology

The mobile operators are considering the small cell technology to efficiently manage the Long Term Evolution (LTE) spectrum and offload 3G data. The operators are focusing on monetization of data traffic and densification of mobile network to deliver enriched user experience and reduce customer churn. With carriers moving to 4G/LTE networks and introducing Heterogeneous Networks (HetNet), the adoption of small cells is expected to proliferate. Backhaul redefines spectrum efficiency complementing the small cell deployments to address the increase in demand for mobile broadband services. The purview of the small cell backhaul solutions is not only limited to supporting bandwidth needs but also encompasses delivery of robust traffic transmission, improved spectrum utilization, network optimization, and support for various radio access technologies.

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Acetic Acid Market – New Revenue Pocket

Acetic acid is a colorless liquid with a strong pungent odor with a boiling point of 118°C, melting point of 16.6°C, and molecular weight of 60.05 g/mol. It is mainly produced by the methanol carbonylation technique wherein methanol and carbon monoxide react to produce acetic acid. Acetic acid is a carboxylic acid, which is an important feedstock to manufacture various chemicals, such as vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), purified terephthalic acid (PTA), acetic anhydride, and ester solvents (ethyl acetate & butyl acetate) that are further used in various industries.

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Polyvinyl Chloride Companies - Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd (Japan) & Formosa Plastics Group (Taiwan) are Leading Players in the Polyvinyl Chloride Market

The PVC market is quite fragmented due to the presence of a large number of players. Asia-Pacific is the biggest market of PVC and is also the second fastest growing, after the ROW market. The construction industry drives the PVC market, and is the second fastest growing sector. Various market players have integrated their plants to reduce the impact of the external environment on plant economics.

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Merial, (Sanofi) (France), Bayer AG (Germany), and Zoetis, Inc. (U.S.), Lead the Animal Parasiticides Market: Industry Witnesses a Number of Mergers and Acquisitions, Product Approvals, and New Product Launches

The animal parasiticides market is consolidated in nature with the top 5 players accounting for more than 50% market share in 2013. There are few smaller players as well in the market, operating at regional levels. Majority of the leading market players are based across developed countries such as the France, U.S., and Germany.

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Emerging Economies in Asia and Contract research organizations are the New Revenue Pockets in the Label Free Detection Market

Label-free technologies are used for studying biomolecular interactions without spatial-interference, autofluorescent or quenching effects of labels. These technologies provide a rapid and real-time approach to both biochemical and cell-based assays which aid in new drug discovery. Label-free detection is rapidly gaining acceptance as a vital tool for drug discovery research.

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New Revenue Pockets: Feed PigmentsMarket

The feed pigmentsmarket is an upcoming one and the companies are adopting expansion of their feed pigments business as their growth strategy. Carotenoids are considered as a main type among all feed pigments.Curcuminis the second-most important market for feed pigments. Companies operating in this market, such asthe PHW Group (Germany), Synthite Industries (India), BASF SE (Germany), Novus International (U.S.) and Royal DSM NV (The Netherlands), are growing by expandingtheir production capacities andproduct portfolioto enhance their penetration in the feed pigments market.

• Published: May 2014

Level Sensor Market - Key Leader

General trends across different level sensors & measurement technologies reflect market drivers. Refined digital electronics are making level sensors and other measurement devices more user-friendly, more reliable, easier to set up, and less expensive. Improved communication interfaces feed level measurement date into a company’s existing control and/or information system. Level sensor industry has been witnessing a massive transformation from contact level sensors to non-contact level sensors. Companies are coming up with advanced level sensing technologies which are non-contact based level sensors such as microwave/radar, ultrasonic, optical, laser, load cells, and nuclear level sensors. Previously magnetic and mechanical float level sensors used to dominate the entire level sensor market, but with recent developments in different areas of sensing and also, requirement by different industrial application, newer level sensing technologies were designed and developed with principle of physical quantities such as light, distance, and time in order to meet the requirements.

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The data center fabric also reduces cost of operations enabling managers to meet shrinking budgets of organizations.

The next-generation data centers require fast and simplified Ethernet network fabrics to reduce the cost of operations and the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by integrating major pillars of the data center, including server, storage, and networking systems. Fabric reduces the failure frequency and downtime. It helps data center owners to transform their customer legacy network structure into single-tiers and modernize the infrastructure of their data centers.

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The adipic acid market is dominated by the respective regional players along with the presence of few global players in the key growth markets.

Asahi Kasei Corporation (Japan), Ascend Performance Materials Inc. (U.S.), BASF SE (Germany), Invista (U.S.), Lanxess Ag (Germany), PetroChina Liaoyang Petrochemical (China), Radici Group (Italy), Rhodia (France), Shandong Haili Chemical Industry Company Ltd. (China), and Shandong Hongye Chemical Company, Ltd. (China) are the most active and key players in the adipic acid market.

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Acetic Acid Companies - Celanese Corp. (U.S.) & BP Plc (U.K.) are Leading Players in the Acetic Acid Market

The acetic acid market is quite fragmented due to the presence of a large number of players. The Asia-Pacific region is estimated to be the biggest market of acetic acid and is also the second fastest growing, after the ROW market. The market is expected to show a significant growth in the future. More than 5.8 million tons of upcoming capacities are in the planning phase. Various market players have integrated their plants so as to reduce the impact of external environment on plant economics.

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Choline chloride is an essential component of feed additive for healthy growth of poultry

Choline chloride is a vital dietary additive for healthy as well as accelerating growth of the animals such as chickens, swine, fish, and so on. It helps in building and maintaining cell structures and functions. It supports in mobilization of fat in the liver thereby avoiding fatty liver syndrome.

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Geomembranes Market covered the Asia – Pacific Market

The players in the markets are taking strategic decisions such as acquisitions and expansion as a major move to tap the growing market. In terms of materials, HDPE & LDPE take a majority of share in the market due to their unmatched advantages such as cost effectiveness and durability as compared to the other materials. The HDPE & LDPE materials will remain dominant in future, in the manufacturing of geomembranes.

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