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Conventional printing manufacturing techniques find large application in industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical & healthcare, consumer products and others. The growing adoption of 3D printing in these applications is supplemented by the higher accuracy, efficient use of material and ability to build customized products. Its competency over traditional processes, time efficiency and simultaneous use of multiple materials are factors that further boost its adoption. However, the higher cost of personal printing, expensive software and the lack of channel partner assistance restrains the growth of this market. The economies of scale gained through advancements in technology and improved manufacturing processes will further boost the market growth.

Increase in consumption of processed food & beverages, reduction in packaging wastage, rise in hygiene concerns among people and increase in shelf life of products, growth in disposable income of consumers, and rise in standard of living encourages the adoption of edible packaging products in the industry and thus drive the edible packaging market growth. In addition, this eco-friendly packaging technique helps preserve the environment as the products are renewable as well as edible and safe for human consumption thereby reducing plastic packaging waste and fueling the edible packaging market growth. However, the higher cost of edible packaging materials in comparison with the synthetic materials and high regulatory requirements is expected to hamper the edible packaging market growth. Various advancements in technology such as introduction of nanotechnology in packaging as well as the addition of healthy proteins in the edible food packaging is expected to provide numerous opportunities in the edible packaging market.

Popular highlights of the Smartwatch Market that are noteworthy are, based on type, the Extension Smartwatch sales was the source for approximately 4/5th of the revenue generated by the global Smartwatch market in 2013. Standalone smartwatch, which was nearly 1/10th of the market in 2013, would swiftly take over the extension smartwatch and would match with the market size of extension smartwatch by 2017. Android operating system, which is the most prominent OS preferred by Smartwatch manufacturers, would grow even further during the forecast period. Following the trends of the market, geographically, Asia Pacific region is expected to propel the global market supplemented by China, which is expected to evolve as a hub for low cost smartwatch manufacturing.

Structural health monitoring (SHM) is a process aimed at providing accurate and timely information about the condition and performance of a building structure. It can either be a short- or a long-term process. In developing countries, such as China and India, owing to negligence and non-availability of technology, SHM is not utilized to its full potential. However, imposition of stringent government regulations on safety standards of civil infrastructures provides a major opportunity for SHM market in these countries.

The need for enhanced safety and security solutions, better alternatives for conventional technology and increasing adoption of wireless sensing technology are factors that drive the photonic sensor market. Presently, North America dominates the global photonic sensors market owing to wide-ranging applications of photonic sensors in the region. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the global photonic sensors market, with Japan being the forerunner in the development of advanced photonic technology.

The edible packaging market was valued at $697 million in 2016, and is projected to reach at $1,097 million by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 6.81 % from 2017 to 2023. Europe is expected to be the leading contributor to the global edible packaging market, followed by North America and Asia-Pacific.

Europe was the highest revenue-generating region in 2014 owing to the stringent government mandates and rising electricity costs in the region. However, Asia-Pacific region would witness an increased adoption of intelligent lighting control devices in future owing to the boom in commercial establishments such as retail, industries and hospitals. The region will surpass Europe in 2017, to emerge as the leading market.

Increase in awareness for efficient energy usage, rise in electricity prices, and technological advancements are expected to drive the market growth. Moreover, rise in safety & security concerns has fueled the adoption of home automation systems, thus boosting the market growth. However, lack of awareness about home automation products and high initial investments in home automation are expected to hamper the market growth. Increase in adoption of automated services is expected to provide lucrative opportunities for the global home automation market.

Medium Voltage Cables Market Report, published by Allied Market Research, forecasts that the global market is expected to garner $54.2 billion by 2022, registering a CAGR of 6.5% during the period 2016-2022.Asia-Pacific was the largest market of medium voltage cables, accounting for around 36% of the market revenue in 2015. Increasing requirement of electricity due to rapid urbanization and industrialization is fueling the demand for medium voltage cables in the region.

Allied Market Research has recently published a report on the healthcare IT market , which is a complete study of the entire industry for the time period 2014–2022. The report is a detailed analysis of the market and examines the key driving factors, restraints, opportunities, and challenges faced by the industry players engaged in the market. It focuses on the various market segments, based on product types that include healthcare provider, clinical, and non-clinical solutions. The study explains the involvement of various healthcare payer and healthcare outsourcing solutions, which includes provider HCIT outsourcing services and IT Infrastructure management services. The report profiles the big industry players, along with an extensive analysis of their product profiles, business performances, and marketing strategies. Vital statistics, tables, and figures are included in the report to support the findings of the entire study.