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Automation is a term referred for the usage of control systems and software to independently operate and monitor a mechanized system of various industrial processes (medical, chemical, textile, automotive, food & processing and others). Automated delivery of medical practices can help reduce errors, contain cost and streamline the process with improved outcomes. The rising demand for accuracy and reliability in medical procedures, increasing government investments, rising labor cost are the various reasons which are likely to propel the market for medical automation. Additionally, the growth of this market would be fuelled by growing usage of point of care testing devices such as HIV test kits, digital blood pressure monitors and pregnancy test kits. However, strict government regulation for medical device manufacturers globally is likely to hinder the growth of this market.

Microfluidics is a technology that deals with the study of flow of liquids through microscopic channels. It is characterized by control and manipulation of fluids at sub-millimeter scale. It involves design, manufacture and formulation of devices and processes dealing with extremely low volume of fluids.Microfluidics field provides improved control on laboratory handling, analytical techniques and processing. Microfluidics is also referred as lab-on-chip or micrototal analysis assisting in biological and chemical analysis. Currently, microfluidic devices are known to have a wide range of applications apart from pharmaceuticals and life sciences namely, printing, pneumatics, chemical process engineering and power systems. Thus the advantages of adopting microfluidic technologies depend on the various applications for which they are used. For instance, the significance of microfluidic devices in point-of-care applications depends on the low-cost disposables, associated small volume of necessary reagents and sample, and high sensitivity. On the contrary, the advantages for pharmaceutical research applications are to allow process automation and multiplexed assays.

Molecular spectroscopy is the qualitative and quantitative study of molecules by observing their interaction with variousfrequencies and energy. In other way, it is the study of absorption of light by molecules. It is analyzed by ultraviolet (UV) light, visible light and infrared radiations using an instrument called a spectrometer. Thermo Fisher Scientific,Agilent Technologies, Danaher Corporation, PerkinElmer, Inc., Shimadzu Corporation, JASCO International Co., Ltd. and Jeol Ltd. are some major players engaged in the development, manufacturing and marketing of instruments used in molecular spectroscopy study. Antaris II FT-NIR Analyzer, picoSpin 80 spectrometer (Thermo Fisher Scientific) and Cary 630 FTIR Spectrometer, 4300 Handheld FTIR (Agilent Technologies) are some prominent brands available in the market.

Future Market Insights (FMI), in its recent report titled "Wearable Computing Devices Market: Smart Fitness Devices to Outpace Market Growth, 2014 to 2020" indicates that the global wearable computing devices market revenue is expected to grow at a considerable CAGR of 36.8% during the forecast period. In addition, in terms of shipments this market is expected to reach over 160 million units by 2020.

Future Market Insights, in its latest report titled, "Global Lead Acid Battery Market Analysis and Opportunities Assessment, 2014-2020", states that the global lead acid battery market accounted for US$44,689 Mn. in 2014, and is expected to reach US$58,552 Mn. at a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period. Asia Pacific, which accounted for the major chunk in the global lead acid battery market, is expected grow at an estimated CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period.

Future Market Insights (FMI) with sharp focus on emerging regions delivers key insights about the Asia Pacific automotive telematics market in its recent report titled, "Asia Pacific Automotive Telematics Market Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2014 - 2020". According to this report, the global telematics market is expected to expand at a single-digit CAGR during forecast period 2014–2020. On the other hand, APAC will demonstrate the fastest growth in the global automotive telematics market at a double-digit CAGR during the forecast period. During this period, the contribution of the telematics market in the Asia Pacific region to the overall market is projected to increase from 26% to 30%, reflecting an increase of 400 BPS.

Future Market Insights (FMI) announced the release of a latest report titled, "MENA POU Water Purifier Market Analysis and Opportunities Assessment, 2014-2020". FMI estimates that the Point of Use (POU) water purifier market in Middle East and North Africa is expected to reach US$ 471 Mn at a CAGR of 7.6% from 2014 to 2020.

Future Market Insights (FMI) released a new report titled "India Construction Chemical Market – Market Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2014-2020". According to the report, the Indian economy has grown impressively during the last decade; doubling at least during this time. Infrastructure development, and consequently the construction sector were given prime focus during this period. Value-wise, the contribution of the construction sector to India's GDP increased from 6.1% in 2002–03 to around 6.9% in 2006–07, and is further estimated to account for approximately 9% in 2015. Furthermore, growth in the construction sector has remained healthy, and during the last five year has been growing at a Y-o-Y of over 10%.

Neurostimulation is used for the treatment of various debilitating conditions such as gastroparesis, incontinence, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, depression and essential tremors. Neurostimulation is a highly potential treatment option for patients who do not obtain relief from medications and surgical therapies. It improves the quality of life of patients who are severely paralyzed or suffering from intense loss of various sense organs. Therefore, neurostimulation is highly instrumental in artificial vision, hearing aids, artificial limbs and other prosthetics.

Optical imaging is an emerging non-invasive technology that enables detailed and more precise assessment of tissues, organs and even molecules. Optical imaging uses visible light and photons to obtain exhaustive images of tissues and organs as well as smaller structures such as cells and molecules. Compared to other imaging technologies such as X-ray and MRI, which use ionizing radiation for obtaining images; optical imaging proved to be much safer and efficient. Optical imaging has also been observed to be of great potential for disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Optical imaging uses various colors and spectra of light in order to measure and perceive the varied properties of a tissue or an organ, simultaneously. However, other imaging technologies are restricted to just few measurements. Although, optical imaging technology is in the early phase of development, they offer a wide range of technological advantages (such as multi-applicability and non-invasiveness) over existing imaging technologies.