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Endoscopes commanded the largest share of about USD 339.8 million, in the overall medical fiber optics market in 2013. It is expected to reach USD 543 million in 2019, growing at a CAGR of 8.1% from 2013 to 2019.

mHealth is an abbreviation for mobile health, a term used for the practice of medicine and public health supported by mobile devices. The term is most commonly used in reference to using mobile communication devices such as mobile phones, tablets, computers and PDAs for health services and information. mHealth helps to reduce healthcare expenditure by limiting the number of hospital visits and also reduces re-admissions. In developing countries, mobile connectivity with healthcare professionals helps in decreasing the bridge between healthcare professionals and patients. Increasing geriatric population coupled with rising prevalence of chronic diseases are the key factors supporting the growth of the mHealth monitoring and diagnostic devices market globally.

The report analyzes and forecasts the market for peracetic acid on the global and regional level. The market has been forecast based on volume (kilo tons) and revenue (US$ Mn) from 2014 to 2020. The study includes drivers and restraints of the global peracetic acid market. It also covers the impact of these drivers and restraints on demand for peracetic acid during the forecast period. The report comprises the study of opportunities in the peracetic acid market on the global and regional level.

The welding industry comprises welding equipment, welding consumables and welding services. Welding consumables account for a significant share of the welding industry compared to welding equipment and welding services. The welding consumables industry has been experiencing a shift from electrodes towards solid wires and flux-cored wires, due to higher production efficiency of the latter. Advantages such as high deposition rates are likely to boost demand for flux-cored wires, especially in Europe.

UV adhesives are a type of radiation curable products that require UV radiation for curing and start bonding with their respective substrates. Radiation curable products such as the UV adhesives are a relatively new concept and niche in nature. UV adhesive products have certain advantages including low to zero volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions, fast curing rates and good adhesion. The market is in early growth stages of life cycle and is attracting investments for new product development. Regulatory authorities, across the globe, are encouraging development of 'green', eco-friendly products in line with their initiative to conserve environment while ensuring sustainable growth.

The report provides analysis and forecast for the anti-reflective coatings market on a global and regional level. The study provides the historical data of 2013 along with forecast from 2014 to 2020 based on volume (Kilo Tons) and revenue (US$ Mn). It includes drivers and restraints for the anti-reflective coatings market along with their impact on demand during the forecast period. Additionally, the report comprises an analysis of opportunities available in the anti-reflective coatings market on the global and regional level. Drivers, restraints and opportunities mentioned in the report are justified with the help of quantitative and qualitative data, which has been verified by primary and secondary resources.

Membrane separation is a technology used to separate materials via pores or minute gaps in the molecular arrangement without adding any chemicals. Major membrane processes used for water treatment are microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis. The increasing demand for clean processed water and mandatory government regulation to provide clean drinking water is propelling the water processing industry at present. Membrane separation is one of the most popular methods used for cleaning water. Shifting from chemical to physical treatments of water is a major driver as chemical treatments are perceived as an environmentally unclean technology with associated disposal costs. Additional awareness of water scarcity has influenced the demand for water reuse in water stressed areas.

The Asia-Pacific facial care market continues to grow owing to the widening horizon of distribution network and channels. Men's grooming products are in high demand in recent years with increasing number of men globally having incorporated grooming into their routine. In addition, the growing popularity of multi-functional products and the increasing demand for fairness products are the other factors driving the growth of the facial care products in the Asia-Pacific region.

Personal care packaging refers to packaging of a wide range of products such as shampoos, conditioners, cosmetics, soaps, shower gels, body lotions, body creams, oils and toiletries among others. These products can be packaged in a wide range of materials such as plastics, paper, metals and cloth among others in the shape of boxes, bottles, pumps, sprays and other enclosures. Growing demand for skin care and hair care products is anticipated to be one of the key factors driving the personal care packaging market during the forecast period owing to increasing awareness regarding healthy skin and hair among consumers. Consumption of skin and hair care products has increased on account of factors such as hectic lifestyle and pollution damage human health and skin. This in turn, has boosted the personal care packaging market.

This market research study analyzes the photonics market globally and provides estimates in terms of revenue (USD billion) from 2014 to 2020. It recognizes the drivers and restraints affecting the industry and analyzes their impact over the forecast period. Moreover, it identifies the significant opportunities for market growth.