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The market for surgical equipment has been broadly segmented into surgical sutures and staples, surgical handheld instruments and electrosurgical devices. In 2012, this segment accounted for 55.6% of the total surgical equipment market. Of these, surgical sutures held the larger share than staples in 2012. The two major types of sutures are absorbable and non-absorbable sutures depending on the body's ability to degrade and absorb the suture materials over time. Absorbable sutures are in greater demand over non-absorbable sutures owing to their increasing adoption across most surgical procedures except those which require permanent sutures or long-term care. The surgical handheld instruments market includes scalpels, forceps, retractors and scissors. Electrosurgical devices include radiofrequency generators, instruments and other accessories, which are used during various surgical procedures to cut, cauterize, coagulate and ligate tissues and luminal structures by utilizing high frequency electric current. This segment has been anticipated as the fastest growing segment during the forecast period 2013 to 2019.

The global scrap recycling industry, with recycling activities in one form or the other is evenly distributed across the world. The efficient use of environmental technologies has gained importance due to a growing scarcity of raw materials and water. The recovery of raw materials through recycling is an important function of resource circulation equipment. Resource circulation equipment are primarily used in recycling of various waste to create energy or recover valuable materials.

Refrigerated display cases/cabinets (RDCs) refer to specially designed freezers/refrigerators used to display (and store) items that require cold storage. These are commonly used across companies operating in the food and beverage industry such as supermarkets/hypermarkets, grocery stores, hotels/restaurants and catering businesses, and non-conventional outlets such as gas stations and kiosks/local grocers. Use of RDCs by the biomedical sector for storing specimens or drugs is also gradually picking up. This is largely due to the development of advanced refrigerators with critical temperature control features.

Photoresists are photosensitive materials that are used in photolithography and photo-patterning processes. These are used to transfer pattern from photomask onto the surface to form patterned coating when exposed to light. Based on developing type, photoresists are classified into two forms: positive tone and negative tone. Under positive tone photoresists, the portion of the photoresists that is exposed to light becomes soluble by developer treatment. On the other hand, in negative tone photoresists, the portion of photoresists that is exposed to light becomes insoluble upon developer treatment and unexposed portion of the photoresists is dissolved in the photoresist developer. Photoresist ancillaries are the associated products that are used in photolithography and photoengraving along with photoresists. These are used to enhance the efficiency of the process and resolution of transferred pattern.

Petrochemicals are chemical products derived from crude oil and natural gas. Petrochemicals play an important role in the chemicals industry. Various chemicals are derived from petrochemicals. Petrochemicals significantly impact the economic growth and development of the manufacturing industry. Hence, the importance of value addition in the petrochemicals market is higher than in any other industrial sector. Petrochemicals are used in almost all the sectors; however, these are primarily used in construction, agriculture, packaging, automotive and electrical & electronics industries. Therefore, growth in these end-use industries, especially in Asia Pacific, is anticipated to boost the petrochemicals market during the forecast period. Abundant availability of raw materials, especially in the Middle East, is further augmenting market growth. However, shift towards bio-based chemicals coupled with environmental issues arising due to the usage of various petrochemicals is expected to hamper market growth during the forecast period. Furthermore, volatility in prices of raw materials is projected to negatively affect market growth. Shale gas evolution in North America is likely to change the dynamics of the global petrochemicals industry by 2020.

Neurological drugs are developed to treat neurological disorders such as epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, schizophrenia, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebrovascular diseases, and others. The growing prevalence of these disorders across the European region is anticipated to drive the demand for neurological disorder drugs market in the coming few years. The research report projects that intensifying concerns about living an adjusted life have prompted several patients to seek help. According to the study, the Europe neurological disorder drugs market was valued is expected to reach a valuation of US$32.0 bn by the end of 2024 as compared to US$18.3 bn in 2015. During the forecast years of 2016 and 2024, the overall market is expected to surge at a CAGR of CAGR of 6.4%.

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The global laser diode market was valued at USD 4.60 billion in 2013, growing at a CAGR of 12.6% from 2014 to 2020. A laser diode is an electrically-pumped system wherein the active medium is formed by the p-n junction of a semiconductor diode, similar to that found in a LED. Laser diodes are rapidly becoming an indispensible part of modern technology and are being used in applications such as CD players, communications, laser printers, industrial processing machineries, laser pointers, and research & development. Laser diodes offer several advantageous features over the conventional laser systems such as ruby, helium-neon, and gas types. Laser diodes are smaller in size and weight, have low voltage, current and power requirements, and have high electrical efficiency and low maintenance, and a wide-angle beam.

The general evolution of industries in the emerging economies of the world is creating a massive increase in the demand for industrial packaging. This forms the primary driver for the global industrial packaging market and it will continue to be a positive factor for manufacturers over the coming years. Another driver for the global industrial packaging market is the growing use of high value containers, owing to the growth of industrial prosperity and the better utility offered by these containers. The overall global industrial packaging market is also augmented by the popularity gained by innovative products as well as packaging customizations that manufacturers can offer to their clients. However, the global industrial packaging market is currently being restrained by the very low and still reducing profit margins held by packaging manufacturers, as well as the overall low agility shown by the manufacturers.

The increasing pressure to make manufacturing processes automated is the primary reason for the growth of the global human machine interface market. In addition, the application of human machine interface across industries is also projected to benefit the overall market in the coming few years. According to the research report, the global human machine interface (HMI) market is likely to progress at a CAGR of 12.5% during the forecast period from 2016 to 2024. The opportunity in the overall market is projected to reach US$11 bn by the end of 2024 from US$3.9 bn in 2015.