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Key Findings

Advanced Manufacturing and Automation Technology Cluster

Collaborative Industrial Robots

Reduction in Operational Costs and Error Rate with Cobots

Automotive, Healthcare, and Industrial Sectors Contribute to Market Growth

Four Key Areas Drive Developments

US Leads Patent Filing Trends followed by China and Europe

Aerospace Will Become a Promising Market in the Future

Companies to Watch

Key Questions for Strategy Planning

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Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Increase in Revenue Through Virtual Factory Simulation

Europe Leads in CIM Adoption

OEMs Involved In Adopting Innovative Digital Solutions For Industrial Purposes

Majority of the Funding Is Focused Towards Developing User-friendly Software Platforms

Automotive, Aerospace, and Industrial Are High Impact Sectors

Companies to Watch


Metal 3D Printing

Developments in Inks, Materials, and Equipment can Propel Adoption

Germany Leads Adoption of Metal 3D Printers

China Leads in Patent Publication Trend Followed By US

Increased Growth Rate with Developments in Aerospace and Healthcare Markets

Aerospace Offers Increased Growth Opportunities

Companies to Watch


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Nano 3D Printing

Nano 3DP Enables Miniaturization and Reduces Scrap Rate

Advances in Nanomaterials and Nano-inks Can Drive Developments

North America Leads Patent Publication Activities

High Funding Observed in Europe and Nanomaterials and Nanostructures are Key Focus Areas

Consumer Electronics is a Major Market Driving Growth

Companies to Watch


Robotic Exoskeletons

R&D Efforts Are Geared toward Integrating Artificial and Human Intelligence with Exoskeletons

Military and Healthcare Sectors Drive Market Growth

Improving Functionality, Physical Strength, and Integration Drive Innovations

North America Leads Innovation Activities

Agriculture, Mining, Gaming, Oil and Gas, Construction, and Marine Are Emerging Applications

Companies to Watch


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Chemicals and Advanced Materials Technology Cluster

Key Findings

2D Materials

Large-area Synthesis of 2D Materials Acts as a Key Factor for Adoption

Miniaturization of Printed Electronics Set to Drive Market Adoption

South Korea Leads in IP Filing with Governmental Organizations Acting as Key Funding Agencies

Maximizing 2D Materials’ Benefits Relies Heavily on Overcoming Scalability Issues

Innovations Spread across Material, Process, and Product Developments

Development of Scalable Processing Techniques is Key for Adoption of 2D Materials beyond

Graphene

Key Strategy Planning Questions for 2D Materials

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Corrosion Mitigation

Evolution of New Corrosion Mitigation Approaches Driven by Advanced Sensing Capabilities

North America is the Front-runner in Adoption of New Corrosion-proof Materials

EPO and South Korean Patent Office are Active in IP Filing Trends While Corrosion-proof, High-

strength Materials are Gaining Funding Focus

Application Impact Dependent on Mitigation Design and Performance

Technology Developers Focusing on Corrosion Prevention and Mitigation

Development of New High-performance Mitigation Approaches Holds Key to Meet Anti-corrosion

Standards

Key Strategy Planning Questions for Corrosion Mitigation

High-strength Lightweight Materials

High Strength-to-weight Ratio Providing Better Dynamic Performance To Structural Parts

Market Grows Exponentially and High Demand in North America and APAC

The United States and EU Lead in Patent Filing and Government Funding

Automotive and Aerospace Sectors Continue to be Key Sectors for Adoption, While Healthcare and

Energy are Considered as Emerging

Companies Focus on Developing Highly Durable Materials for Mass Production

3D Printing to Act as Key Enabler for Future of Lightweight Material Development

Key Strategy Planning Questions For High-strength Lightweight Materials

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Micro- and Nano-encapsulation

Development of Customizable Microcapsules and Nanocapsules Influences Disruptive Potential across

End-use Sectors

Market Driven by Demand for Functional Ingredients and Targeted Drug Delivery Compounds, and

Adoption Is Highest in North America

The United States Dominates in IP Filing and R&D Investment for Technology Development

Healthcare, Personal Care, and Food and Beverage Industries Have High Adoption Potential in the Next

Three Years

Companies Focus on Stabilizing Functional Materials Using Encapsulation Processes

Technology Developments Focused on Developing New Encapsulation Coating Materials

Key Strategy Planning Questions for Micro- and Nano-encapsulation

Self-healing Materials

Self-healing Materials Facilitate Development of Products with Unique Functionalities

Self-healing Ability Becoming a Must-have Attribute for Composites

APAC Witnessing Steady Growth In Patent Filings While Government Funded Consortiums are Key

Contributors to Material Development

Aviation, Automotive, and Construction Markets to be Highly Impacted In the Next 3 Years

Companies Focusing on New Product Developments

Achieving Stable Autonomic Healing Imperative for Wide Adoption of Self-healing Materials

Key Strategy Planning Questions for Self-healing Materials

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Smart Glass

Dynamic Glass Systems to Meet the Growing Need for Energy-efficient and High-performance

Products

Market Adoption Driven by Rising Green Energy Initiatives and Favorable Government Policies

The United States Dominates in IP Filing and Investments for Technology Development

Automotive and Building & Construction Sectors Lead Adoption of Smart Glass

Companies Develop Cloud-based Smart Glass Systems for Intelligent Controlling of Heat and

Light

Developments Targeted Toward Resilient, High-performance, Large-area Smart Glass at Lower

Costs

Key Strategy Planning Questions for Smart Glass

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Environment and Sustainability Technology Cluster

Trends in Environment and Sustainability Cluster 2017

Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage

Innovations are Gradually Disrupting the CCUS Industry

The Highest Impact Is on the Environment and Climate, Energy and Utilities, and Oil & Gas Sectors

Highest Patent Activity is Observed in the NA Region

Companies to Watch

On-site Conversion of CO2 is Expected to be Adopted to a Greater Extent in the near future


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Off-grid Desalination

Off-grid Desalination Is Expected to Have Huge Impact on the Future Infrastructure Development

Highest Patent Activity Is Observed in the NA Region

Highest Impact Is on the Environment and Climate, Energy and Utilities, and Agriculture and Food Sectors

Companies to Watch

Wave Energy-based Desalination Is an Interesting Opportunity Being Investigated by Technology

Developers


Precision Agriculture

Digitizing the Farming Industry Using Precision Agricultural Technologies Increases Crop Yield Per

Hectare

Precision Agriculture Primarily Contributes to Reducing Energy Costs and Improving the Agriculture

Infrastructure

The US is the leader in the Number of Patents Granted

Precision Agriculture Can Influence Five Different Sectors with High to Moderate Impact Levels

Companies to Watch


Advanced Weather Forecasting and Geo-Location Tracking Can Drastically Improve the Efficiency of

Precision Agriculture Equipment

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Wastewater Nutrient Recovery

Transformation of Wastewater Nutrients into Efficient Feedstocks Creates a Stable Market for

Fertilizers Globally

The Step Changing Technology has High Potential in the APAC Region and Very High Adoption

Rates in North America and Europe

The US has Registered a Very High Number of Patents for Wastewater Nutrient Recovery

Nutrient Recovery from Wastewater Has a Very High Impact on the Food and Agriculture

Industry

Companies to Watch


Cost-effective Innovative Technologies to Recover Nutrients from Wastewater at High

Efficiency Provides a Sustainable Future

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Energy & Utilities Technology Cluster

Trends in the Energy and Utilities Cluster

Battery Energy Management

Battery Management System Is the Brain Behind a Battery Pack

Battery Energy Management System Is Crucial for Industries that Require High Capacity Batteries

APAC is the Most Active Region for Funding and Patents

Companies to watch


Market Competition and Technology Advancements will Reduce the Cost of Technology

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Distributed Energy Generation

Diesel Generators and Distributed Solar Phototovoltaics (PV) Dominate the Current Market

Europe and North America Lead the Adoption with Encouraging Funding and Private

Participation

Funding and Subsidies Will Enable Faster and Wider Adoption in Developing Nations

Development of Financing and Subsidy Models Would Be Necessary for the Adoption of

Distributed Generation Solutions

Companies to Watch

Distributed Energy Generation Will Define the Evolution of Microgrids

Solar and Storage Hybrid Option Will Become the Dominant Distributed Generation Solution

Enhanced Oil Recovery

Market for Enhanced Oil Recovery to Reach Over $250 Billion by 2020

Global Rise in Energy Demand and Increasing Number of Matured Oil Wells Are Driving the

Growth Prospectus of EOR

Oil and Gas Industry Would Face Higher Disruption with Enhanced Oil Recovery Than the

Other Sectors

IP Portfolio for Enhanced Oil Recovery Has Been Sharp in US followed by Australia

Companies to Watch


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Lithium Batteries

Lithium Battery Becomes One of the Most Crucial Invention in 20th Century

Governments Worldwide Provide Funding on Lithium-ion Batteries.

Multi-billion Opportunity in Various Spectrums

Companies to Watch


Advanced Anode and Cathode will Bring Down the Battery Cost Even Further.

Offshore Wind Energy

More Consistent Wind Pattern Enables More Consistent Power Generation

US Is Keen on Developing Offshore Wind-based Assets

Europe and NA are Keen on Developing Offshore Wind Assets

Companies to watch


Floating Turbines and Large Scale Offshore Wind will Dominate the Future Wind Industry

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Health and Wellness Technology Cluster

Trends in the Health & Wellness Cluster

Cancer/Tumor Profiling

Liquid Biopsy Profiling Platforms Likely to Disrupt Tumor Tissue Biopsy Techniques

Tumor Profiling Market Poised for Continued Growth

US Leads the IP Landscape for Tumor Profiling

Liquid Biopsy Startups Dominate the Venture Landscape

Liquid Biopsy Techniques likely to Transform Early Tumor Screening

Companies with Liquid Biopsy Platforms Lead the Global Tumor Profiling Landscape

Strategic Insights for Cancer/Tumor Profiling

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Cellular Therapeutics

Stem Cell Therapy is Expected to Address the Most Crucial Medical Challenges

CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing Technology Will Significantly Impact the Market by 2025

Gene Editing Techniques Paving the Way for Precision Medicine

Both Big Pharma and Big Biotech are Consistently Propelling Business Actions

New Japanese Regulatory Framework Impacting Healthcare Globally

Unprecedented Synergy Among Advanced Omics-based, Biotechnologies and Nanotechnologies

Leading Companies Adopting Different Strategies for Achieving Success in the Stem Cells Space

Cell-Based Immunotherapies Changing The Capability of Therapeutics for Rare Diseases

Gene Editing

Gene Editing Techniques Paving the way for Disease Research and Novel Therapeutics

CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing Technology Will Significantly Impact the Market by 2025

Gene Editing Techniques Paving the Way for Precision Medicine

High Series Funding from Venture Capitalists for Genome Editing Innovators

North America and Europe Are Dominating the Gene Editing Market

CRISPR is Expanding the Horizon of Therapeutics Discovery

CRISPR Inventors Directly Involved in Business Operations

Gene Editing Could Revolutionize Business Models Across The Biopharmaceutical Space


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Human Microbiomics

Microbiomics Impacts Key Consumer Benefit Areas Such as Skin and Gut Health

Diversity of Market Potential Provides Multiple Opportunities for Rapid Growth

US-based Inventors are Leading in Microbiome-Focused R&D

Increasing Synergy Amongst Pharma and Microbiome-Focused Product Developers

Skincare, GI, and Immunity are Key Consumer Benefit Areas for Microbiome-Focused Products

Diversified Portfolios are Common across the Microbiomics Market

Human Microbiomics Welcomes The Growth of New Business Models

Immune Engineering

Immunotherapy Is Pushing the Barriers of Standard Cancer Therapy

Replacing Chemotherapy as First-line Treatment Option Increases Revenue Potential of

Immunotherapies

US-Based Inventors are Leading In Microbiome-Focused R&D

Immunotherapy Start-Ups Receive Highest Venture Investment In Recent Years

Immuno-oncology Is the Largest Application Segment Present Under Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy Start-ups Actively Expanding Their Pipeline Contributions

Personalized Immunotherapies Across Multiple Types of Cancer

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Predictive Biomarkers

Predictive Biomarker Technologies Lead Personalized Medicine Platforms

US Leads the IP Landscape for Predictive Biomarkers

Personalized Genomics Start-ups Lead the Venture Landscape

Genomic Tests Likely to Lead Biomarker Enabling Platforms

US Dominates the Regional Adoption Landscape

Illumina Leads the Global Next-Generation Sequencing Landscape

Strategic Insights for Predictive Biomarkers

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Information and Communication Technology Cluster

5G

The Driving Force for the Connected World

Asia and North America Are Expected To Be Early Adopters and Gain First-mover Advantage in

Terms of Revenue

APAC Is Significantly ahead of the Race in Terms of Patents and Funding for 5G Technology

Development

Telecom and Automotive Will Initially Be the Key Revenue Generating Markets for 5G

Companies Are Rapidly Moving toward Commercialization

5G Will Enable Easy Upgradation to 6G

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Artificial Intelligence

Developing Human-like Cognition for Machines

Asia Will Replace the US to Become the Region with the Highest Adoption of AI by 2021

Steep Increase in Patents in 2016 Clearly Reflects High R&D and Innovations Globally as China

Competes with the US for the Top Spot

ICT and Healthcare Are the Earliest Adopters but the Biggest Market in the Future will be Robotics and

Automotive

Advancements in Deep Learning Giving Rise to Innovative Ideas as Startups Compete Closely with

Veterans

Artificial Intelligence-as-a-Service (AIaaS) Will Dramatically Widen Application Scope in the Coming

Years

Blockchain

Blockchain can be Applied in Cryptocurrency, Smart Contracts, Asset Allocation, and Integrated Services

Major Wave of Adoption Noted in the Middle East Region

Venture Capital-led Funding Drives Investments in Blockchain

Finance and Retail are Among the Early Adopters Followed by Healthcare

Blockchain Helps to Track Supply Chain and in Identity Management

Blockchain Would Streamline Business Processes by Providing Traceability and Transparency in

Transactions

Key Findings for 2017 Top ICT Technologies

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Hyper-Converged Systems

Significant Cost Savings and Faster ROI Drive HCS Adoption

Promising Growth Opportunities Noted in the European Region

Increasing Focus on Mid-market Presence to Drive Market Penetration

Banking and Manufacturing Are the Highest Adopters of HCS

Incumbent System Vendors Continue To Dominate HCS Market

Demand for Flexible IT Infrastructure to Drive HCS Adoption in the Future

Mixed Reality

Advancements In Communication, Content Creation, and Graphics Technology are Paving the

Way

North America Will Experience First-mover Advantage And Grab A Major Part Of Revenue

United States And China Rapidly Progressing Towards Commercialization

Consumer Electronics and Training Simulation Will Be among the Early Adopters, Improving

User Interface Is the Key Purpose

Companies Are Emerging Across The Value Chain With Diversified Products

Convergence With 5G Will Enable Seamless Experience In the Future

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Natural Language Interaction

Adoption of Big Data Analytics is Driving Natural Language Interaction

Presence of Technology Leaders and AI-based Start-ups Driving Adoption in North America

Key Investments Have Been Made in the Areas of Healthcare Followed by Automotive and

Retail

Virtual Agents can Handle Complex Query Using NLI

NLI Helps Increase Productivity in Areas of Customer Relationship Management

Growth of E-commerce Companies Will Embrace NLI Application Such as Sentiment Analysis

Small Data

Internet of Things Increasing Demand for Small Data Analysis

Increasing Amount of Sensor and Social Data Is Facilitating Adoption in Retail, Government, and

Manufacturing

China Is Providing the Gateway to the APAC Market for Developers

BFS and Retail Are among the Early Adopters, but Government and Manufacturing Will Soon

Experience the Benefits

Companies Trying to Capture Minute Details to Facilitate Analytics Efficiently

Advent of IoT and Autonomous Vehicles to Accelerate Adoption

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Medical Devices and Imaging Technology Cluster

Key Findings

Artificial Organ

Artificial Organ Disrupting Conventional Organ Transplantation

Artificial Organ Industry Driven by Increase in Age Related Organ Functioning Disorders

US Patent Office Leads the Way With Maximum Patent Applications

Artificial Organ Shows High Application Diversity

The Artificial Heart Market is Driven by Private and Corporate Venture Funding

Leading Companies in the Artificial Organ Industry

Key Questions for Strategy

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Neurostimulation

Top Medical Device Manufacturers Aim to Consolidate the Neurostimulation Market

Growing Product Portfolio is the Latest Trend Amongst Leading Manufacturers

Medtronic Leads IP Activity in the Neurostimulation Market

Increasing Obesity and Stroke Expected to Boost the Neurostimulation Market

Expansion to New Clinical Indications Generates Interest Amongst Investors

Spinal Cord and Deep Brain Stimulation Witness Tremendous Adoption across the Neurostimulation Space

Technological Developments Expected to Boost the Commercialization of Neurostimulators

Optical Biopsy

Real-time Information through Optical Biopsy Reduces Delay in Diagnosis to Treatment

Similar Pricing Strategy can Rule out Traditional Forms of Physical Biopsy

Combination of Laser and Optical Biopsy to Detect Suspicious Malignancies

Optical Biopsy to Aid in Confocal Light Endomicroscopy for Detecting Tissue Abnormality

North America to Remain the Strongest Adopter of Optical Biopsy

Optical Biopsy for Colorectal and Prostate Cancer Expected to Witness Demand

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Super-resolution Microscopy

Super-resolution Microscopes Represent Fundamental Innovations, not Merely Generational

Improvements

The Need for Nanometer-level Resolution for Sub-cellular Imaging has been the Key Demand Driver

IP Landscape is Dominated by Large Medical Imaging and Microscopy Companies

Impact of Advanced Microscopy Will Go Beyond Life Sciences and Benefit Nanotechnology,

Semiconductors, and Electronics

Investment is Largely Corporate-driven, With Some Private Venture Funding to Support Growth-stage

Companies

Zeiss, Leica, Nikon, and Canon are the Big Four Microscopy Companies


Surgical Robots

Surgical Robots Will Disrupt Traditional Open and Invasive Surgeries

Surgical Robot Industry Driven by Increase in Complex Procedures Requiring More Precision,

Flexibility, and Control

Intuitive Surgical Leads the Way With Maximum Patent Publications

Surgical Robots Impacting Major Surgery Application Areas

United States is a Hot Spot for Surgical Robot Innovations

Leading Companies in the Surgical Robot Industry


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Tactile Imaging

Tactile Imaging Will Infuse New Capabilities to Soft Tissue Imaging

Tactile Imaging Will be Driven by its Unique Ability to Quantify Tissue Health

European and Asian Companies Lead Patent Publication

Tactile Imaging Benefits Accurate Diagnosis of Liver Diseases and Early Breast Cancer Screening

Europe is Home to Innovators and Pioneers of Tactile Imaging

Echosens and Resoundant are Championing Elastography in Different Imaging Modalities


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Microelectronics Technology Cluster

Holographic Display

Immersive 3D Viewability, Wider Screen, and Increasing Adoption of Smartphones and Wearables

Generate Interest

Automotive and Healthcare Industries Drive Market Growth

China Grabs About 42% of the Total Patent Publications

Performance Improvement and Commercialization are Key Focus Areas for Investment

Manufacturing Applications may become Attractive in the Future

Key Influencers


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Micro-LED

Advances in GaN and Manufacturing Processes have Enabled Technology Development

APAC is Expected to Become the Fastest Adopter of Micro-LED

China Accounts 75% of Patent Publications

Setting up Manufacturing Facility is a Key Investment Area

Automotive may become Attractive Market for Micro-LEDs in the Future

Companies and Research Institutes Expected to Influence Micro-LEDs


Next Gen Data Storage

Demand for Storage Solutions on the Rise, Paves Way for Innovative Technologies

Enterprise and Cloud based Storage can Drive Market Growth

China Leads Patent Publication Trend

Focus on Software-Defined and Enterprise Storage

Manufacturing Sector can have High Impact in the Medium Term

Companies Expected to Influence the Data Storage Market in the Near Term


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OLED Lighting

Better Encapsulation can Enhance Lifetime of OLEDs

Asia-Pacific Leads Technology Development Due to Large Consumer Electronics Base

Panel Manufacturing and Efficiency Enhancement are Key R&D Focus Areas

Government Largely Supports Development of OLED lighting

Automotive, Architectural, and Aerospace Sectors Have a High Impact

Companies Expected to Influence the OLED Lighting Sector in the Near Term

Strategic Decision Making Questions

Wearables

Lithium-Ion Batteries, Wireless Charging, Artificial Intelligence, and 5G Drive Advancements in

Wearables

Fast Adoption Anticipated in APAC Regions by 2021

US Accounts for About 72% of the Total Patents Filed

Funds Focused on Encouraging Technology Development and Commercialization

Consumer Electronics and Healthcare Have Witnessed High Adoption, Followed by Automotive

Companies Expected to Impact the Wearables Market in the Near Term


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Wireless Charging

Adoption of Smart Devices and Electric Cars will Propel Technology Advancements

High Growth Anticipated in APAC Region with China to Lead Developments

APAC Leads R&D Activities with China Recording the Highest Patent Publication

Increasing Technology Investments are Driving Development and Commercialization Activities

Healthcare will be an Attractive Application in the Medium Term

Companies Expected to Impact the Wireless Charging Arena in the Near Term


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Sensors & Instrumentation Technology Cluster

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

Advancements in Sensor Technologies Capitalizing on Growth Opportunities in ADAS Applications

North America Continues to Lead the ADAS Market, Followed by European Region Which Has the

Potential to Gain Market Share

US Emerges as a Hotspot for ADAS with Start-up Companies Strengthening IP Portfolio

Accelerating Commercialization Is a Investment Area

ADAS to Highly Impact Automotive Sector Enabling Autonomous Vehicles

Companies to Watch


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Biosensors

Miniaturization and High Sensing Accuracy Fosters Technology Advancement

Europe is Emerging as a Key Technology Developer

US Leads Number of Patents Filed for Biosensors Research

Developments are Supported by Government and VC Investments

Healthcare, Food, and Agricultural Industries are High Impact Sectors

Companies and Research Universities to Watch


Electronic Skin (E-Skin)

E-skin Enables Development of Stretchable Electronics and Next Gen Wearables

APAC Poses Increased Market Opportunity with Japan Becoming a Key Market for E-skin

APAC Region Emerging as a Hotspot for E-skin with Local Companies Strengthening IP

Portfolio

Government and VC Funds Boost Innovations in Healthcare Sector

Healthcare and Consumer Electronics are High Impact Sectors

Companies and Research University Innovations to Watch


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Smart Haptics

Touchscreen, VR, and Holographic Displays are Key Enabling Technologies

Collaborative R&D Efforts in Europe Drive Innovations in Various Applications

US Leads R&D Activities in Smart Haptics

Increase in Government Funding Spurs Innovation

Consumer Electronics and Automotive Sectors Have Witnessed High Adoption Followed by

Healthcare

Companies to Watch


Touchless Sensing

Touchless Sensing Enables Next-gen Human-Machine Interfaces

Several Start-ups from Israel and Europe Pioneering Technology Development

The US Leads the World in the Number of Patents Published

Funding by VCs Driving Faster Adoption in Developed Economies

Automotive and Consumer Electronics Sectors Are Key Growing Markets

Companies to Watch


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