Aerial Work Platforms Market: Rough-Terrain Scissor Lifts to Gain Prominence

Companies in aerial work platforms market are taking immense efforts in conducting regular inspections to comply with the federal laws, while ensuring effective service equipment and reducing the overall maintenance costs and most of all, keeping the workers safe. 2019 could witness some new standards affecting the equipment operators, equipment manufacturers, their supervisors, dealers, rental operations, and contractors. The expansive overhaul is likely to change device names from AWPs (aerial work platforms) to MEWPs (mobile elevating work platforms). The all-new ANSI A92 standards encompasses MEWP designs, training, and safe use standards.

What are some notable developments in the aerial work platforms market?

  • Aerial work platforms offers enhanced opportunities for usage of hybrid technologies, for reducing emissions and increasing machine effectiveness. With hybrid technology integrated aerial work platforms, reduction in risk of the hydraulic spills is experienced. Most of all, hybrid powertrains are expected to witness increasing application in scissor and boom lifts.
  • Chinese construction machinery manufacturing company, Zoomlion recently developed nearly 8 aerial work platforms to offer national, American and European standards requirements of efficiency, simplicity and reliability. The new aerial work platforms are integrated with modern sensing as well as IoT technology along with AI (artificial intelligence) brains that enables in detecting intelligent diagnosis and fault warning through equipment self-control systems, mobile APPs and remote management platforms. These new aerial work platforms help in enhancing safety and convenience of the mechanical operation.

How are latest technologies transforming the aerial work platforms landscape?

Development of innovative solutions such as PPSS (Proactive Platform Safety System) by MEC aerial work platforms is highly beneficial for alerting scissor lift operators regarding overhead hazards along with the aim of entrapment and collision avoidance. Apart from this, American access equipment manufacturer, JLG Industries, Inc., recently developed rough- terrain scissor lifts with enhanced controls inclusive of system upgrades as well. The improved digital inputs in the aerial work platforms offers high-level of functionality along with enhanced response for operators.

What could possibly restrict the sales of aerial work platforms?

On a broader perspective, lack of aerial work platforms operating knowledge can lead to severe injury and death as well. According to CPWR (Construction Research and Training), every year approximately 26 workers die on account of electrocutions, tip-overs and falls. Apart from this, lack of maintenance of aerial work platforms can lead to costly downtime for the contractors and rental companies. This in turn significantly impacts the revenue growth of overall aerial work platforms market. For example, with increasing need to cater to the project deadlines and unfortunate loss of scissor and boom lift functionality leads to project extensions, which in turn results in potential costing of nearly thousands of dollars as extra expenses.

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Stringent Emission Regulations to Drive Automotive Cabin Air Quality Sensor Sales

Rapid increase in the level of air-pollution, declining effectiveness of existing cabin air quality sensors as well as growing awareness regarding passenger health and safety is leading towards development of innovative automotive cabin air quality sensors. Emission control needs with stringent regulations is likely to play a significant role in further growth of automotive cabin air quality sensors market in 2019.

How are emission control measures driving the sales of automotive cabin air quality sensors?

With growing exposure to hazardous amounts of pollution and growing concern towards inhaling poisonous particles, manufacturers have taken immense efforts in developing technologies such as active carbon filters and automatic climate control. Volkswagen is planning to further develop vehicles integrated with multiple filters for removing particles and would attach cabin air quality sensors. Volkswagen recently developed a new car, Tiguan, with integration of time-zone climatronic AC that regulates cabin air quality and temperature as well. The systems consists of cabin air quality sensors as well as anti-allergy filters for reducing intrusion of the pollutants inclusive of allergens and fungal spores.

Mention a notable development in automotive cabin air quality sensors market?

Aclima, a California based startup offering hyperlocal air quality data as well as insights, is planning to incorporate its internet-connected cabin air quality sensors with the Google Street View automobiles, in a bid to expand its partnership with two other companies. The cabin air quality sensors offered by Aclima is expected to be beneficial for measuring levels of ozone, nitrogen dioxide, nitric oxide, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Data is likely to be made public by means of Google BigQuery. This in turn offers the Google Street View cars with effective localized data regarding the cabin air quality including increasing level of pollutants in neighborhoods.

Although manufacturers are constantly working towards developing effective sensors for improving the cabin air quality in automobiles, initiatives are being taken by some engineers, for growth of overall automotive cabin air quality sensors market. For instance, a research engineer from Ford College Graduate Product Development recently took a major initiative in developing technology, in a bid to enhance the cabin air quality of the cars. The engineer Victoria Schein is working on projects that is expected to detect and mitigate odors in the autonomous vehicles, thereby developing new interior design concepts as well as climate control technology.

What sets Valeo’s new air pollution mapping service apart from other automotive cabin air quality sensors?

On a broader perspective, the automotive technology firm, Valeo recently developed a real-time air pollution level mapping system for collecting information regarding concentration levels regarding serval pollutants. This innovative solution is accessible form mobile devices such as smartphones and are likely to help in eliminating exposure to the poor cabin air quality. Valeo Oxy’Zen is the solution that utilizes ultra-high-effective filters for eliminating nearly 98% of the ultrafine particles from the cabin air. Most of all, the high-performance ionizer helps in deodorizing and cleaning cabin air quality and the sensors are expected to offer real-time updates regarding air quality inside and outside the vehicle.

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Automotive Windshield Washer Systems: Water Conservation Techniques Gain Traction

Manufacturers in automotive windshield washer system market are working towards developing high-performance windshield washer system, engineered, and designed for delivering rugged reliability, even at crucial off-road conditions. The future of mobility is expected to be autonomous vehicles, which would also be dependent on ever-complex, and high-end set of technologies that are exclusively responsible for seeing surroundings of the vehicles. Many customers these days are more inclined towards easy DIY repair in case of any issues in automotive windshield washer systems.

A senior analyst at Future Market Insights throws light on the key developments in the global automotive windshield washer system market.

What are some key developments in automotive windshield washer system market?

Manufacturers in automotive windshield washer system market are working towards expanding their expertise with innovative product developments. In addition, Ford has adopted a new windshield washer system that is developed by two German siblings in Germany.

  • Continental A.G., a German automotive company is planning to take a logical step ahead in expanding its presence further in automotive aftermarket of Europe with its latest model, Aquactrl wiper blades. The company is basically working towards extending their expertise in the rubber products for offering drivers, and garages with spare parts in the OE (original equipment) quality. The all-new windshield washer system is designed for distributing pressures throughout the blades for ensuring clearance of water from windshield. Most of all, this new windshield washer system consist of pre-installed adapters that help with easier installation practices.
  • Lately, an innovative development by two siblings from Germany caught the attention of Ford, who came up with the idea of water conservation from windshield wipers. The developers are of the viewpoint that windshield washer system can be utilized for collecting the rainwater. The successful experiment was done on Ford S-MAX by connecting the rubber tubes to windshield wiper fluid reservoirs from bottom of windscreen, instantly funneling rainwater in the tank.

What does 2019 hold for automotive windshield washer system manufacturers?

On a broader outlook, manufacturers in automotive windshield washer system market are planning to develop wiper-integrated windshield washer system with high-pressure qualities. In addition, efforts are being taken to make wiper blades that cast right in rubber, and have integrated tubes that hold tiny perforations. Technological advancements is likely to play a significant role in 2019 for the automotive industry with development of windshield washer system that is computer-controlled. For instance, automotive company such as Röchling Automotive in Europe developed is computer controlled windshield washer system known as Advanced Active Cleaning System, that automatically detects as and when key Lidar systems, and cameras are to be sprayed clean.

Heavy investments are made by start-ups such as Seeva Technologies, in a bid to enhance their global footprint in the automotive windshield washer system market. For instance, recently a Seattle automotive company, SEEVA Technologies, Inc. introduced an innovative heated windshield washer fluid dispenser that can help in cleaning everything from windshields to sensors, and cameras during dusty, dirty, and critical weather conditions. In addition, the automotive windshield washer system start-up has planned to raise nearly $2Million for expanding its product development solution for the automotive industry. With Seeva’s patented windshield washer system, Seevatherm, quick and clean results can be obtained for maintaining visibility as well as to keep passengers safe.

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Breast Pumps with Improved Functionality—Manufactures Focus NPD Strategies to Upgrade Existing Models

A senior analyst at Future Market Insights (FMI) traces challenges and scope for improvements with the current products in the breast pump market.

Exclusive breast feeding for babies up to 6 months of age has been recommended by healthcare experts, globally. Moreover, babies with congenital defects or premature births also are unable to consume breast milk without difficulty. These difficulties faced by new mothers and the increasing operations of breast milk banks are encouraging the adoption of hospital grade breast pumps around the world.

What shortcomings of conventional breast pumps must manufacturers focus on?

Unlike other equipment that people use on a regular basis, such as automobiles or smartphones, the breast pump has not seen any significant improvements in the recent past. Most breast pumps come with the challenges of having multiple complex components that need to be assembled or taken apart for functioning the right way, while being very noisy. Moreover, conventional breast pumps are usually made with a one size fits all configuration. This approach by manufacturers so far has been detrimental to the growth of the breast pump market, as mothers are often seen choosing the weaning of their baby as opposed to using breast pumps owing to lack of convenience.

What are some notable innovations made by breast pump manufacturers to address such challenges?

Willow Inc. is one of the few breast pump manufacturers that has released breast pump products that makes its operation easy and completely silent. The device is almost completely automated and can work on a single charge for an entire day, without any effort from the user, while analyzing the timing and milk production rate of the woman to optimize its own operation for better results. In addition, the product is also integrated with its own smartphone app, for essential data about the new mother’s health.

On a similar note, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has developed a number of innovations to change how breast pumps are designed. For instance one prototype makes use of air bladders instead of vacuum systems that enhance noise reduction.

Also, Medela a leader in the breast pump technology has started to experiment with different sucking patterns that imitate the nursing behavior of real babies to optimize performance during different stages of lactation for women.

Are there any significant threats to the current breast pump adoption scenario?

Rapidly improving quality of alternative methods of lactation are anticipated to restrict the production and sales of breast pumps. For instance, galactogogues, which are medications for inducing milk production in new mothers, are increasingly moving away from synthetic ingredients to natural counterparts, which are just as effective in their function. Such efforts are witnessing high preference by mothers, and are expected to pose significant challenges to breast pump manufacturers.

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Demand for Battery Management Systems to Flourish as Consumer Electronic Sales Witness Exponential Surge

Essential for managing the operations and handling of rechargeable batteries, with functions such as monitoring performance, retrieving secondary data, controlling battery environment, reporting and authenticating data, battery management systems (BMS) are anticipated to witness a higher rate of demand in the years to come. This can be attributed to the increasing use of rechargeable electric power sources for power tools, consumer electronics, and medical tools among others.

What is trending in the global battery management system market?

Electronics manufacturers around the world are emphasizing on size and weight reduction of their products. Owing to this, the manufacturers often incorporate light-weight materials in their products. A growing demand for fuel efficient and improved vehicle performance has resulted in rapid technological advancements in the development of hybrid or electric vehicle variants. To boost the use of battery storage, and to minimize the incidences of accidents from battery malfunctions, e-vehicles and hybrid vehicle manufacturers are increasingly making use of BMS systems in vehicles. In addition, the number of manufacturers in the BMS market have increased rapidly in the recent past, resulting in more intense competition. 

What innovations in BMS systems, will make a significant difference to manufacturers?

Currently, battery management system manufacturers are increasingly investing in research and development, to increase the functionality of BMS such as predictions of battery failures, through precise analysis of gas emissions, wireless sensor systems, real-time modeling, predictive battery module operation, and simplifications of wire circuitry among others.

For example, Ventec Company released its range of iBMS systems, which offers increased configuration customization, charge and discharge control, integrated pre-charge, automatic charger detection, external wireless communications, and auto diagnostics functionality, to troubleshoot the BMS.

What are some manufacturing limitation associated with battery management systems?

 The demand for high voltage systems are on the rise. With increasing efforts to move away from the use of fossil fuels, towards zero emissions, and electrical operation of previously mechanical components is generating demand for BMS. In such an environment, circuit protection is essential owing to the high energy requirements of such systems. However, the high standard of safety regulations creates challenges for manufacturers owing to lack of expertise between the supplier and end users.

Moreover, with increasing dependence on electricity in different fields of applications, manufacturers are working to develop improvements in long term drift of measurements, accuracy, isolation, higher capacity, safety, and accuracy among others. These issues are also adversely affected by a shortage of proper standardization in regards to communication and safety, and constant evolution of components.

What are the major factors pushing the BMS market in Asia Pacific?

Increasing innovations in electrically powered vehicles, and the high adoption rate of wireless battery management systems in industrial and automotive sectors are largely considered as key market influencers. Demand for electric and hybrid vehicles owing to emission control regulations, are driving battery management system for the automotive industry in this region.

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Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: An Effective Treatment Alternative for Chronic Diabetes

A senior market analyst at Future Market Insights talks about the ongoing changes taking place in the negative pressure wound therapy market and the major innovations developed by service providers.

Owing to advances in medical treatments, the advent of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has become essential in the treatment of various health issues including pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, burns, and venous ulcers among others, through devices that can be customized for the unique contours of every patient’s body. This is expected to set up lucrative prospects for the future of NPWT service providers.

Is treating chronic diabetes with NPWT more effective?

The cost of treating wounds arising through chronic diabetes can be very high, owing to ancillary expenses related to the purchase of regular changes of dressings, visits to outpatient facilities, and hospitals. Traditional treatment methods usually require more outpatient visits and surgical procedures in comparison to NPWT processes in the long term. While negative pressure wound therapy has a higher initial cost, faster recovery rates can shorten the treatment duration and save money and resources for both the patient, as well as the healthcare institution.

What innovations in NPWT device design will have a significant impact on treatment processes?

Manufacturers are increasingly integrating mechanically powered systems, and miniature sizes of device designs to improve on portability and ease of application. While, design changes were not found to make any significant improvement in recovery time, these smaller devices allowed for faster application, while having minimal negative impact on the daily activities of patients, which makes it ideal for patients who have smaller wounds, who can go about their lives without being restricted in the movement in any notable way.

In addition, the recent addition of a silver coating to the conventional antimicrobial foam dressings has decreased microbial growth, thereby reducing the duration of hospital stays, or surgical debridement procedures in the pelvic region or the body’s extremities.

Do NPWT treatments pose risks to patients, further hampering its adoption?

As per research conducted by the Food and Drug Administration of the United States, the use of negative pressure wound treatment can be counterproductive when used for certain types of wounds and ailments. Untreated osteomyelitis, necrotic tissues with scabs, malignant wounds, exposed nerves or organs, and nonenteric fistulas are some of the conditions where the use of NPWT devices and procedures can create a risk of severe bleeding and reduction of coagulation, posing significant risks to the patient’s life. This might have an adverse effect on the use of such treatments. However, the right healthcare training for physicians, can help in not only the accurate evaluation of wounds, but also the entire patient, before the administration of NPWT.

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Demand for Video on Demand to Mature as Traditional Media Loses Substantial Market Share to Digital Formats

A senior market analyst at Future Market Insights discusses the latest changes in the video on demand (VoD) market and the key strategic activities of service providers to optimally utilize unexplored opportunities.

Across the globe, media content is being increasingly generated and proliferated in digital formats. Media consumers have been given access to a virtually unlimited choice of content, through the emergence of numerous service providers such as Amazon, Hulu, Netflix and many more, that are increasingly challenging the dominance of television services on a global scale, which bodes well for the future of the video-on-demand market.

How has the proliferation of mobile devices affected video on demand services?

 Media consumption through the internet has witnessed rapid growth in the past few years. Moreover, mobile devices have become dominant as the favored medium of consuming such media content. Smartphone devices in particular have witnessed exponential growth, and are expected to reach a number more than 4.5 billion in 2019. Such rapid growth has made the access of music and video on demand content very easy for consumers. In addition, the enhancements to data plans and technologies such as 3G, 4G and LTE being provided by telecommunication service providers is expected to grow along with high data traffic in the near future.

What role does marketing play in the video on demand service?

There has been a significant change in consumer preference towards consuming digital media in comparison to consumption of traditional media forms such as television and newspapers. As a result the higher popularity of digital media, has pushed marketing businesses to invest larger amounts of their budget towards digital mediums such as video on demand services.

Moreover, with tracking algorithms being used by service providers, targeted marketing can be pursued towards the owners of specific mobile devices. By the end of 2020, more than 35% of all expenditure of advertising is expected to be put onto such digital platforms, and is noticeably eating up market share of print media, thereby providing a strong impetus towards the growth of video on demand services.

What does the growing popularity of VOD services mean for consumer viewing behavior?

Most users of subscribed video on demand (SVOD) services, watch television very infrequently. Moreover, as per a Nielsen study, more than a third of all SVOD subscribers have stated their intention to cancel their traditional television services, in the favor of online-only services. This is especially true of younger consumers, who are more techno savvy, but are increasingly on the lookout for optimal content to cost ratios for their service packages. On the other hand traditional TV services have the advantages of being able to provide live news or sports programing, which is not easily replaceable by VoD services as yet.

What kind of content is most consumed by video on demand subscribers?

Around 80% of all content that is being viewed by VoD subscribers is movies, followed by TV programs, original series, and sports or documentaries. Short form video content (below 15 minutes of duration), is fairly high owing to increased convenience of viewing such content on the whole. Moreover, VoD services allow multiple viewers in the same household to view different programs at the same time, which bodes well for market growth.

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Orthopedic Trauma Devices: 3D Printing, Flexible Fixation Devices to Drive Sales

According to WHO, nearly 1.35 million people lose their lives as a result of road crashes and between 20 to 50 million people suffer fatal injuries, where several injuries lead to disability. The prevalence of traumatic injuries around the world, more of which result in severe damage to the body’s musculoskeletal system resulting in loss of function has created the demand for expert assistance. Orthopedic trauma devices are a significant element in the surgical treatment of traumatic orthopedic injuries.

With the increasing incidents of road accidents and severe fractures, the demand for orthopedic trauma devices is expected to rise predominantly. In addition, the increasing prevalence of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are more likely to influence the demand for orthopedic trauma devices.

3D Printing Advancements to Reinforce Orthopedic Trauma Devices Demand

Technological advancements are greatly benefitting various sectors, with the increasing consumer preference shift toward easy accessibility, convenience, and improved productivity enabled by the integration of technology. The healthcare sector has also gained major advantages with improved patient care and better treatment management owing to the incorporation of technology.

Cutting-edge technologies such as the 3D printing are amongst the most effective development that boosts the capabilities of healthcare offerings. The manufacturers of orthopedic trauma devices are incorporating 3d printing technology for creating implants that are trending in recent times. Manufacturers of orthopedic trauma devices are seeking regulatory approvals to further commercialize the 3D printed orthopedic trauma devices.

Additive Orthopaedics, for instance, who is a well-known manufacturer of orthopedic trauma devices, recently gained approval from the FDA for its 3D printed locking lattice plates that are designed in patient-specific fashion. With this clearance, the company can now utilize the 3D printed plate for the stabilization, alignment, and fusion of fractures, along with arthrodesis and osteotomies of small bones such as those in ankle and foot.

The incorporation of 3D printed technology for manufacturing patient-specific orthopedic trauma devices is expected to provide improved outcomes in the near future, owing to which 3D printing technology acts as a major growth driver for the orthopedic trauma devices ecosystem.

Key Developments

New products introduced in the orthopedic trauma devices space reflect the potential held by the future, as leading manufacturers of orthopedic trauma devices are gaining traction by expanding their product portfolio with innovative orthopedic trauma devices.

  • A recognized musculoskeletal solutions provider, Globus Medical, Inc. expanded its portfolio of orthopedic trauma devices with the addition of two new products including the ANTHEM® Proximal Humerus Fracture System and the ANTHEM® Ankle Fracture System. The new products are introduced with an aim to design systems that assist in increasing versatility, streamlining procedures, improving patient care and minimizing the operative time.
  • A medical device company Panther Orthopedics, Inc. recently unveiled its FDA-approved innovative flexible fixation device, the PUMA System for clinical use, which is a novel approach for the syndesmotic fixation, offering stable fixation with no post-operative loss of fixation. The PUMA System is a revolutionary advancement in treating orthopedic injuries, which provides the advantages of flexible fixation devices and screws without the drawbacks they hold.

Recent Clinical Trial to Reflect Future Scope in Hip Fracture Fixation

Hip fracture treatment in elderly patients remains a major public health priority. Hip injuries are often treated with the help of surgery. The factors such as pre-existing arthritis, osteoporosis, age, overall health, and level of activity contribute to the type of surgical fixation performed. Addressing the socio-economic concern of treating hip fractures in elderly patients, a leading medical device company, X-Bolt Orthopaedics designed its X-BOLT innovative hip fracture device.

Granted an approval by FDA for marketing the product in the United States, the device is designed to redefine the conventional surgical treatment and reduce the rate of re-operation. The company announced the completion of the year-long follow-up of the 1000th patient included in the multi-center randomized controlled trial that compared the extracapsular hip fracture fixation devices. It is claimed to be the largest clinical trial in hip fracture fixation. Such developments are expected to further drive the orthopedic trauma devices landscape towards a potential future.

The ongoing technological advancements coupled with burgeoning research activities are together, expected to strengthen the future potential staged by the orthopedic trauma devices landscape. A sample of the market study on the orthopedic trauma devices market shines light on such future opportunities.

Thermoformed Container Sales to Surge as Consumers Prefer Convenient Packaging Solutions

There are several developments witnessed in the packaging sector over the years, given the emergence of sustainable materials used for packaging solutions. Moreover, the process of manufacturing packaging solutions has also undergone several transformations. Thermoformed containers are one of the most popular packaging solutions available. Thermoformed containers are manufactured to cater to the precise packaging needs and find application in several end-user sectors owing to their significant attributes over plastic processing such as easy molding, cost-effective tooling, stress crack resistance, rigid material, and high-impact resistance among others. Furthermore, manufacturers of thermoformed containers are focusing on being in line with the ongoing industrial trends to increase the adoptability of the product.

Achieving High-performance and Productivity in Thermoformed Containers

The thermoformed containers landscape has witnessed new innovations that aim at boosting the capabilities of thermoformed containers. The development of effective materials for manufacturing high-performance thermoformed containers is amongst the key innovations that are expected to redefine the capabilities of thermoformed containers. A new polypropylene thermoforming grade was launched by Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries Company. Through its high aesthetics and clarity and superior dimensional stability, the thermoforming grade would not only boost productivity but also improve the overall performance of the transparent thermoformed containers such as trays and cups. Furthermore, the grade is a revolutionary addition to the available materials used for producing thermoformed containers as it delivers optimal advantages related to handling and environmental benefits with the help of the lightweight polypropylene.

Revolutionary Developments to Offer Sustainable Food Packaging

The food industry has long been a significant end user for the packaging sector. With the increasing awareness of sustainability taking over the globe, the sustainable packaging trend is an influencing factor for the manufacturers of packaging solutions such as thermoformed containers. Owing to this, there have been various innovations to cater to the changing demands of the end-users. For instance, a recognized North American thermoformer, Fabri-Kal introduced TruWare square containers with an aim to expand the portfolio of its sustainable food packaging. These containers are stackable and durable, owing to which they enable end-user in increasing shelf efficiency and efficient use of space.

Manufacturers Leveraging the ‘On-the-go’ Packaging Trend

Manufacturers are continually working towards providing consumer-convenient packaging products that are designed to ensure an easier opening and closing of the thermoformed containers. Furthermore, the emerging trends such as on-the-go packaging are having a major influence on packaging design and offerings. Packaging designs that make food handling easier for consumers—from easy-to-open packs, portable packaging, and portioned packs are addressing the on-the-go demands of modern consumers. On account of this, food manufacturing and commercializing brands are on a constant find for such innovative and unique packaging offerings, which not only deliver aesthetics for the shelf but also deliver fresh appeal that drives the sale of food products.

In line with such trends, RPC Bebo a company providing packaging solutions, entered into a partnership with Marbach, a Germany-based tool producer for developing thermoformed screw closure solution that attributes a lid, a cup, and a lidding film, which is sealed on the seal flange of the cup, covering the entire lid surface. Such a reclosing offered by the product makes it ideal for the on-the-go lifestyles of modern consumers.

Apart from boosting the product appeal with transparent packaging solutions such as thermoformed containers, manufacturers are also making efforts to increase the overall shelf-life of food products. Packaging solutions that help retain the freshness of foods are becoming paramount for food manufacturers, owing to which, the companies producing thermoformed containers are increasingly working towards addressing this demand.

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Refrigeration and AC Compressors Evolve to Meet Global Sustainability Goals

Manufacturers in refrigeration and air conditioning compressors market are working towards producing efficient compressors for catering to the ever-growing government regulations. For instance, lately U.S DOE (Department of Energy) mandated a nearly 50% reduction in energy consumption on the evolving stand-alone commercial refrigeration compressors as measured in kilowatt hour (kWh) per day.

Apart from this, researchers in Singapore have developed a water-based air conditioning system that cools air without chemical refrigerants and energy-intensive compressors. This solution is expected to be a sustainable and cost-effective solution for regulating ambient air conditions.

Trending: Solar-Assisted Thermal Air Conditioning

Cooling costs account for a major share in the utility bills of government, industrial, commercial and residential applications. However, to reduce the costs related to air conditioning, Green Energy Solutions Inc. has focused on solar-assisted thermal air conditioning. The provider is of the point of view that solar thermal collector serves as the heat exchanger. Currently, Great Britain’s Solx Energy owns patent for the solar thermal technology, benefitting in refrigeration and air conditioning. Thermx, solar thermal collector helps the air conditioning compressor to run less, thereby saving costs. Moreover, the company mentioned that the expected life-span of solar thermal collector systems is nearly 25 years.

Key Developments

LG Electronics USA Inc. recently developed scroll compressors benefitting in commercial refrigeration together with two rotary and stage compressors beneficial for residential air conditioning systems.

  • The scroll refrigeration compressors caters to the need of reliability together with energy-effective and smooth operations. The next-gen scroll refrigeration compressors would be highly beneficial for applications that demand reliable and solid refrigeration system.
  • The all-new stage compressors are expected to benefit residential air conditioning applications for lowering energy consumption. The two-stage compressors feature weather-resistant solenoid, which helps in making service easy and the AC connector helps in simplifying electrical troubleshooting.
  • The rotary compressors are likely to benefit the residential applications for attaining ever-increasing effectiveness goals in apartments, homes as well as multifamily units.

In addition, US-based air conditioning company, Carrier Corporation recently developed high-speed screw compressor by testing it with new non-flammable and low pressure HFO (Hydrofluro-Olefins) refrigerant, in a bid to attain long-term solutions for air conditioning systems. The new air conditioning compressor employs new rotor design and high-speed permanent magnet motor for attaining flow volume of nearly 19.9Litres.

Manufacturers Focusing on NPD Strategies

Manufacturers in refrigeration and air conditioning compressors market are doing more with less by means of modulation, magnetic-bearing, vapor-compression, and oil-free technologies along with the adoption of low and natural GWP (global warming potential) refrigerants. In addition, manufacturers are also making heavy investments in R&D for building refrigeration and air conditioning compressors with high-performance, thereby catering to the price expectations of customers as well as equipment suppliers. This trend has significantly impacted on companies such as LG as the firm’s engineers have begun examining effectiveness of every step in manufacturing and development process.

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