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Global bearing market was valued at USD 75.91 billion in 2014, growing at a CAGR of 7.7% from 2014 to 2020. Bearings are machine elements that are primarily used for reducing friction between moving parts. For instance, in case of a roller bearing, the rolling elements in the bearings withstand the load, allowing the device to spin smoothly. With technological advancements in several industry verticals such as automotive, construction, and oil and gas, the applications and functionalities of bearings are evolving continuously. High end technologies such as smart bearings facilitate manufacturers to monitor bearing operations constantly.

Personal care packaging refers to casing of products used for personal hygiene and beautification. The applications of these products include hair care, skin care and toiletries among others. Personal care products are packaged in glass bottles, stand-up pouches, paper bags, metal cans and containers among others. The growing demand for personal care products have led to the growth of the personal care packaging market. Raw materials such as plastics, paper, glass, aluminum and cloth among others are used in the manufacture of personal care packaging. Factors such as increasing awareness regarding personal hygiene, technological innovation in the packaging industry, growing demand for male grooming products, rising disposable income of the individual, and changing consumer lifestyle are primarily driving the market. However, rising number of regulations regarding packaging and manufacturing personal care products is expected to subsequently hamper the growth of the market, as the overhead costs may result in increased price of the finished product. Increasing demand for personal care products in BRIC countries is expected to open opportunities for the growth of the market in the near future.

Ophthalmology industry is witnessing a rapid pace of technological advances in order to achieve efficient diagnosis and treatment platforms. Maintenance of normal vision is vital as eyes are one of the most crucial sensory organs. Defects in vision and other infections, inflammations may result in complete loss vision. Hence, various ophthalmological diagnostic and surgical treatment devices play an utmost important role so as to avoid vision loss and improve the quality of life of patients. The ophthalmic diagnostic platforms aid the ophthalmologist to have a detailed view of the internal eye structure and helps in examination of the microvasculature of the eye. Thus, providing appropriate diagnosis of the ophthalmic condition. Post diagnosis the patients are either prescribed vision care products in case of normal vision corrections (refractive errors) or surgeries are performed based on ophthalmic condition. The major factors attributing towards the growth and proliferation of ophthalmological devices market are its persistent product modifications and continuous rise in geriatric population. Furthermore, high demand for efficient diagnostic platforms, minimally invasive surgeries, and improved healthcare infrastructure is also propelling the growth of this market. On the contrary, high cost of the high end advanced diagnostic platforms, technologically advanced surgical procedures coupled with lack of professional expertise might restrain the growth of ophthalmology devices market. The global market for ophthalmology devices market was valued at USD 26,012.6 million in 2012 and is estimated to reach USD 40,381.6 million by 2019 growing at a CAGR of 6.6 % from 2013 to 2019.

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 global market for intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) products and therapies is heading in a positive direction due to several innovative techniques and advantages it offers to clinicians worldwide. The market is expected to expand at a healthy pace in the near future. Factors that will support market's growth include technological improvements in the methods used for production and purification of IVIG products and an improving health care infrastructure across the globe. The rising patient pool suffering from immunological and neurological disorders, mounting geriatric population, and rising production of IVIG products are also expected to have a significant positive impact on market's future growth prospects.

The rapid development of industrial infrastructure and expansion witnessed in the construction sector, primarily in the emerging markets, are fuelling demand for low voltage (LV) and medium voltage (MV) switchgear. With governments proactively investing in urbanization and rural development, renewal of existing transmission and distribution networks is on the cards. This is expected to create attractive opportunities for the LV and MV switchgear market.

Global home automation market was valued at USD 4.41 billion in 2014, growing at a CAGR of 26.3% from 2014 to 2020. Home automation systems refer to all such systems, whether used as a single application or as integrated solutions that are used to automate processes. They are electricity powered and are manually controlled (such as turning on the AC, dimming lights, managing entrance gate and cameras, operating smart appliances in a house, and so on. With technological advancements in several developing countries across the globe, home automation solutions are evolving continuously. Modern day home automation solutions utilize high end digital technology for providing better performance and efficiency.

Infusions are carried out to deliver therapeutic drugs and fluids into body via various routes such as intravenous, arterial, peritoneal, enteral, intrathecal and subcutaneous. Infusion pumps are the medical devices used for this purpose and allow infusions to be carried out at precisely controlled rate and a calculated dose. The global infusion pumps market was valued at USD 5,411.5 million in 2012, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% to reach an estimated value of USD 7,768.2 million by 2019. The global infusion systems market has witnessed significant growth in the past due to market drivers such as worldwide increase in the number of patients with chronic pain, diabetes and cancer, increasing adoption of 'smart' pumps, and the increasing elderly population in most parts of the world.

The increasing emphasis of industries on process optimization and improved energy efficiency of services in business activities is the primary contributor to the growth of the North America facilities management market. In addition, an increasing focus on the development of sustainable solutions in business activities has had a high impact on the adoption of facilities management in North America. The rising adoption of automated equipment in the manufacturing and healthcare sectors has also resulted in the strong demand for technical services such as maintenance and repair, which in turn, benefits the facilities management market.

Facial care market in Asia-Pacific is the largest and fastest growing market under the Skin Care Market. Facial care comprises of almost 70% of the skin care market revenue and is expected to grow exponentially in the coming years. This growth can be attributed to introduction of diversified products such as anti-ageing creams, BB creams, moisturizers, skin toners, cleansing wipes, masks & serums, and others. This has given consumers wider discretions and thus helped increase the penetration level of personal and facial care products. The market growth is further augmented by increased awareness about the facial care products and the entry of new multinationals, which has made facial care products more easily visible and accessible for the consumer.