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This Homeland Security TOE profiles advancements in security and alarm systems, radar, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and first responder solutions. Innovations profiled include a novel alarm system for perimeter protection; radar for intruder detection; a security system with an integrated siren, a motion sensor, and a HD camera; home security and automation system; a AI-enabled security analytics platform; a first responder solution for disaster management; a secure access control solution for connected ecosystem; and a machine learning-based security solution for ports and border areas.

The Homeland Security TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) captures global innovations and developments related to homeland security on a monthly basis. Technologies enabling security segments, including incident management, border security, CBRNE, disaster management, cybersecurity, first responders, critical infrastructure protection, maritime security, food security, personal protective equipment, and airport security are captured in this TOE.

The need for low power, smaller, lighter sensors with enhanced performance attributes and minimal false alarms is driving innovations in the sensors space. The Sensors and Control cluster covers innovations pertaining to technologies such as wireless sensors and networks, energy harvesting, haptics and touch, MEMS and nanosensors, terahertz, ubiquitous/smart sensors, CBRNE, quantified-self, sensor fusion, M2M communications, and drones.

Keywords: Alarm system, radar, artificial intelligence, machine learning, first responder, intruder detection, border security, perimeter security, home security

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This Microelectronics TOE profiles advancement in data storage, power semiconductors, millimeter wave technology, and OLED displays.  Innovations profiled include radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) for millimeter wave networks,  enhancement mode gallium nitride transistors, high light output UV-C LEDs,  low-power system-on-chip for IoT communication and OLED microdisplays for virtual reality applications.

The Microelectronics TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) captures global electronics-related innovations and developments on a weekly basis. Developments are centred on electronics attributed by low power and cost, smaller size, better viewing, display and interface facilities, wireless connectivity, higher memory capacity, flexibility and wearables. Research focus themes include small footprint lightweight devices (CNTs, graphene), smart monitoring and control (touch and haptics), energy efficiency (LEDs, OLEDs, power and thermal management, energy harvesting), and high speed and improved conductivity devices (SiC, GaN, GaAs).

Miniaturization, a move toward lower power consumption, and the need for enhanced features are driving innovations in the electronics sector. Technology focus areas include semiconductor manufacturing and design, flexible electronics, 3D integration/IC, MEMS and NEMS, solid state lighting, advanced displays, nanoelectronics, wearable electronics, brain computer interface, advanced displays, near field communication, and next generation data storage or memory.

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The global care assistance and automation robots market is expected to achieve rapid adoption with a CAGR of 36% through 2021. As doctors and care providers pay more attention to patients, leaving daily tasks for the efficient handling of robotic systems, patients will receive improved quality of care and reduced hospital readmission, the prime reason for successive adoption of care robots in the healthcare industry. Human-robot collaborations are expected to achieve breakthrough revolution in hospital and home-care settings. From carrying daily products such as medical waste, linen, lab reports, and meals to dispensing medicines and IV supplies, robots have the capability to significantly automate and impact hospital workflows, thereby improving productivity and, ultimately, quality of care.

This study includes a detailed description of care assistance and automation robots and their sub-segments: daily care and transportation, telepresence and rehabilitative, pharma automation, and exoskeleton robots. The research also consists of detailed analysis of the current estimated market (2016) and market forecasts (2017–2021) of care assistance and automation robots and the sub-segments, description of various types of companies in this market, the future potential growth scenarios, and price points of each sub-segment. The study wraps up with key conclusions and a brief snapshot of strategies for succeeding while building a robots-for-hospital business model.

Key objectives address the following questions:

• What are the current use cases of care assistance and automation robots within the healthcare sector?
• What barriers and challenges are care robots currently facing towards adoption? What are the market drivers?
• What are the current use cases for robots from various sub-segments of the care assistance and automation market?
• What will be the care assistance and automation robots market scene in the next five years? What are the market estimations and projections?
• Who are the current participants in the market ecosystem with solutions for varying applications within the healthcare industry?

Plastics are used widely in the healthcare industry, from packaging and components to the devices. Key attributes such as better barrier properties for packaging, environmental protection, cost savings, radiation stability, fewer infections, transparency, biocompatibility, increased comfort and safety are driving the growth of plastics in this industry. Plastic resins are established as a vital component in an extensive range of medical designs, facilitating the development of next generation of implants, single-use devices, packaging technology, and many others.

Plastics Advisor TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) provides intelligence on technologies, products, processes, applications, and strategic insights of various plastics and composites and also analyses their impact across various industries.

The Materials and Coatings cluster tracks research and innovation trends and developments across specialty chemicals, plastics, polymers, chemicals, bio-chemicals, metals, coatings, thinfilms, surface treatments, composites, alloys, oil and gas, fuel additives, fibers, and several other related technologies and their impact and applications across industries.

The Health & Wellness cluster tracks developments in a myriad of areas including genetic engineering, regenerative medicine, drug discovery and development, nanomedicine, nutrition, cosmetic procedures, pain and disease management and therapies, drug delivery, personalized medicine, and smart healthcare.

The advent of mobile applications is profoundly changing the way factories operate and produce goods all around the world. Though smart devices are predominantly used for consumer applications, their foray into industries is expected to make way for the next giant leap of progress. Industrial mobility allows plant managers and supervisors to get out of their desks and tend to critical needs without wasting their time on analyzing large sets of data.  When utilized to its full potential, industrial mobility can tremendously increase overall plant productivity, responsiveness, employee relations, and customer satisfaction.
Industrial mobility in this research service has been defined as hardware, software, solutions, and technology involved in facilitating access to disparate information and factory data in a handheld portable device connected to various communication networks.
This research service can be useful in understanding the central framework and working architecture of industrial mobility along with potential application areas in factories. In addition, this research service also explores the various facets in the industrial mobility ecosystem to categorize players and popular applications amongst key verticals such as oil and gas, food and beverage, automotive, mining, and chemicals. The research service also carries an in-depth analysis of future opportunities in various process, discrete, and hybrid industries. The business impact of mobility and a strategy to derive the most of it are some of the highlights of this research. This study also discusses the major economic trends and technological drivers and their impact over the demand during the study period. The technology and business trends shaping the future of mobile devices and handhelds in industries have also been discussed in detail in this study. This research service also aims to ascertain the importance and role of mobile apps and smart devices in manufacturing as well as analyze the market forces, challenges, and opportunities in the space.
With groundbreaking innovation in network infrastructure and continuous technological advancements in handheld devices, the factory environment is set to witness a massive transformation.  Key questions answered in this study are:
1.  What are the factors contributing to the rise of industrial mobility?
2.  How are industrial IoT facets expected to influence growth of mobile applications?
3.  How can benefits be maximized by overcoming barriers to mobility implementation?
4.  How is the industrial mobility market distributed across the globe?
5. What are the potential future applications in process, discrete, and hybrid verticals and who are the major players?

The global aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) market, like many others, is in a state of change. The introduction of enhanced Internet protocol-based software and equipment is driving the market in new directions. This insight covers the market from 2016 to 2026. Logistics to support MRO and spares sales is a significant part of the overall aerospace industry.

New platform procurements will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.4%. The MRO portion of the global aerospace market will grow at a CAGR of 1.6% and will present a 2026 market size of $88.17 billion.  Over the 2016 to 2026 period, the global MRO revenue share from North America (NA) is forecast to decline from 27.5% to 24.6%, while Europe is expected to decline from 27.3% to 24.3%. Meanwhile, Asia-Pacific (APAC) is expected to grow from 28.4% to 31.1% of the total market. Latin America (LATAM) will grow from 4.9% to 5.1% and the Middle East and Africa (MEA) from 11.9% to 14.9%. Improved software, mobile devices, and health management systems are moving the MRO market toward a truly connected environment. The first steps have been taken. The next steps will change the face of MRO.

Research Scope:
• Analysis of IoT-enabled devices and their potential impact on work structure and efficiency
• Discussion of information issues (areas in need of transformation, MRO challenges, logistics value chain)
• Outline of software solutions (ERP, maintenance management, health management, technical publications, technical documentation
management)
• View of IoT horizon

Key Questions This Study Will Answer:
• Which regions offer the most opportunities for MRO service providers?
• How can IT businesses capture new market opportunities?
• Where will the market demand be in 10 years?
• Should any capability gaps be anticipated, and if so, which ones?
• Are airworthiness authorities involved in the transformation, and if so, how?
• What are the best market opportunities for commercial IoT equipment?

This issue of Microelectronics TOE covers recent advancements in wearables for environmental monitoring. Innovations profiled include a portable air quality monitoring solution by TZOA Wireless World; a wearable wristband, which can monitor and absorb chemicals by MyExposome; a device for monitoring multiple parameters by the University of Massachusetts Medical School; and a wearable for preventing asthma attacks by the North Carolina State University.

The Microelectronics TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) captures global electronics-related innovations and developments on a weekly basis. Developments are centred on electronics attributed by low power and cost, smaller size, better viewing, display and interface facilities, wireless connectivity, higher memory capacity, flexibility and wearables. Research focus themes include small footprint lightweight devices (CNTs, graphene), smart monitoring and control (touch and haptics), energy efficiency (LEDs, OLEDs, power and thermal management, energy harvesting), and high speed and improved conductivity devices (SiC, GaN, GaAs).

Miniaturization, a move toward lower power consumption, and the need for enhanced features are driving innovations in the electronics sector. Technology focus areas include semiconductor manufacturing and design, flexible electronics, 3D integration/IC, MEMS and NEMS, solid state lighting, advanced displays, nanoelectronics, wearable electronics, brain computer interface, advanced displays, near field communication, and next generation data storage or memory.

Growing production volume of electronic devices and demand for high quality and durable gadgets create the need for identifying coating systems that help improve the performance of electronics. Conformal coatings that help cover printed circuit boards from visual inspection, self-healing coatings to protect glass displays, and superhydrophobic coatings for handheld gadgets have high adoption potential in the electronics industry. Research into the performance of various coating materials, and use of nanoparticles to enhance the properties of coating systems are expected key trends in future.

The Advanced Coating & Surface Technology TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) provides intelligence on technologies, products, processes, applications and strategic insights on various coatings across industries. This encompasses protective and functional coatings such as antimicrobial coatings, food coatings, energy-saving coatings, smart glazing, hydrophilic, hydrophobic and super hydrophobic coatings, corrosion protection coatings, barrier coatings and paints.

The Materials and Coatings cluster tracks research & innovation trends and developments across specialty chemicals, plastics, polymers, chemicals, bio-chemicals, metals, coatings, thin films, surface treatments, composites, alloys, oil and gas, fuel additives, fibers and several other related technologies and its impact and application across industries.