Cancer is recognized as a major cause of mortality world over; accounting for 7.4 million (or 13%) of all deaths in 2004. The WHO estimates the incidence of cancer to continue rising to reach an estimated 9.2 million deaths in 2015. The rising prevalence of the disease forms one of the major factors driving the growth of the oncology biomarkers market. Biomarker are chemical, physical, or biological parameters that can be used to indicate disease...more
Report descriptionService robots can be used to provide domestic aid for the elderly and disabled; serving various functions ranging from cleaning to entertainment. The high cost of labor in developed countries and the increasing need for assisted living has led to the development of the service robotics market. The saturation of industrial robotics industry also lends significant growth potential to this nascent market.As service robots are in...more
Smartphones are fast becoming a viable alternative to PDAs and laptops, offering phone features such as voice and SMS coupled with mobile internet applications, multimedia functionality, high speed data processing capabilities, and inbuilt GPS capabilities. The report aims at providing extensive market intelligence on the smartphones market, which is currently witnessing high growth due to a host of factors, including lower product cost, improved handset design and functionalities, the expansion of global mobile email and browsing services, the emergence of 3G and 4G network technologies, the rising competition among mobile carriers, and the standardization and upgrades of operating systems. This report will identify the key players in each application market; focusing on their growth strategies and other developments such as geographic expansion and the development of patented technologies.Markets CoveredThis report analyzes the global smartphones markets based on: Operating System:Symbian, Blackberry, Windows, iPhone OS, Android, Linux, Web OS, Others Devices: o Consumer phones (high-end, mid-range, and entry-level) o Business phones (large enterprise and small and medium...more
Network operators started showing interest in femtocells in 2007, following which the technology evolved from a test product to a mainstream market within a very short span of time. Developed economies such as Japan and Western European nations are expected to be the preferred market for femtocell vendors as these regions have very high rates of...more
Report Description The global diagnostic ECG market is categorized into three submarkets: the rest systems the stress systems and holter systems. These systems are used to measure the electrical activity of the heart. Amongst the three systems, rest system is the most widely-used diagnostic tool. The global market for rest system is expected to...more
Report description Global ophthalmology devices and drugs market is witnessing a significant growth due to the increasing incidence and prevalence of eye related disorders such as presbyopia, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy among the aging population. With the introduction of ophthalmic devices equipped with sophisticated technologies, people are increasingly opting for ophthalmic surgeries to correct their eye related disorders. This report on ophthalmology devices covers major eye problems such as cataract, refractive error and other retinal disorders. The cataract devices market includes intraocular lenses and phacoemulsification devices, the refractive error devices include excimer lasers and contact lenses, and devices for other retinal disorders are vitrectomy systems. The report analyzes future potential for all these markets and also technology trends seen in these markets in the recent past. The report forecasts, identifies and analyses market trends, drivers, restraints and opportunities, competitive landscape and strategic developments. Market estimates and forecasts The report categorizes global ophthalmology devices market based on major eye...more
SummaryGlobal Drug Eluting Balloons (DEB) Pipeline Analysis, Opportunity Assessment and Market Forecasts to 2016 provides key data, information and analysis on the global drug eluting balloons (DEB) market, a key segment within the medical device...more
REPORT DESCRIPTIONOrganic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) are self-illuminating flat panel displays where organic materials are stacked between conductors. OLEDs emit bright light on the application of electric current; and thus do not require a...more
Report description Specialty chemicals are used to enhance product performance across various industries, including electronics, plastics, and automotives. These chemicals such as fluorocarbon and cellulosic fibers were first used in the textile...more
The growing demand for energy is expected to exhaust the worlds crude oil reserves in another 40 years. The market price of crude oil reached $145 per barrel in the third quarter of 2008. Though the cost per barrel was around $60 in 2009, it is...more
The increasing cost of power and the rapid depletion of conventional sources of energy have necessitated effective heat management and energy conservation in industrial processes. High temperature insulation (HTI) products provide high compressive...more
Report DescriptionThe limited availability of petrol and its surging prices have brought about the development of alternative fuels such as biodiesel, bioethanol, and biogas. The major advantages of biodiesel are that it enhances engine life, and...more