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Endoscopy devices are one of the pivotal devices that provide clinical solutions to the demands of fast-paced world by allowing close examination of internal organs and body structures. Unlike other medical imaging devices like X-rays, a tube-like instrument called endoscope is inserted directly inside the organ which provides comprehensive details of the organs under study. Ageing population, increased awareness and acceptance of endoscopic techniques, increase in the no. of endoscopic procedures as well as advancements in endoscopic technologies are the major drivers for the market whereas dearth of trained surgeons, high cost of endoscopic equipments pose as a major deterrent for the growth of the market.

Global Defense Supplier Industry Outlook Survey 2012-2013: Industry Dynamics, Market Trends and Opportunities, Expenditure and Procurement Strategies is a new report that analyzes how defense supplier companies’ media spend, marketing and sales strategies and practices, and business planning are set to change in 2012-2013. This report provides the current size of the marketing and advertising budgets of global defense suppliers and how spending by suppliers will change, providing an insight into global marketing behaviour. In addition, the report also identifies future growth of buyers and suppliers and M&A activity.

The Global Sensor market to grow at a CAGR of 5.6 percent over the period 2011 - 2015. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing demand of sensors in the Automotive segment. The Global Sensor market has also been witnessing an increasing number of applications for sensors in the Healthcare segment. The Global Sensor Market 2011 - 2015 report has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis of the market with inputs from industry experts. This report discusses overall sensors such as image sensors, flow sensors, level sensors, pressure sensors, temperature sensors, bio sensors, chemical sensors, position sensors, load and torque sensors, and other miscellaneous sensors.

By the end of 2016, analysts forecast that there will be more than 830 million LTE subscriptions worldwide. Of these, Asia-Pacific will represent 37.2% of the total, North America 23.8% and Western Europe 16.9%. LTE subscribers worldwide, 2010-2016, in millions. There will likely be more than 800 million LTE accounts worldwide by the end of 2016, thanks to confirmed operator interest in long term evolution and in “true 4G”, LTE-Advanced.

According to a new technical market research report, the global market for automotive sensors was valued at $14.1 billion in 2011 and is expected to reach $15.2 billion in 2012. By 2017, the market should total $22.1 billion, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The automotive sensor market can be broken down into three segments: vehicle management systems, safety and support systems, and alternate fuel vehicles. The segment made up of vehicle management systems should account for $10.2 billion in 2012 and is expected to reach $14.6 billion in 2017, a CAGR of 7.4%. Safety and support systems, projected to total nearly $3.9 billion in 2012, should experience a CAGR of 7.3% to reach nearly $5.5 billion in 2017.

The LEV industry is growing fast, with greatest strength in China today, but also clearly emerging fast in the rest of the world. Up until the last couple of years, ebike sales were concentrated in China, Japan, and the EU. In the last few years, nearly every nation has bought ebikes from China, and in some cases, the volumes are now significant. Sales will reach 130 million yearly before 2025, make it one of the world's largest industries. The 236 page report encompassing over 70 brands gives forecasts of sales numbers, unit prices and total market value for 2012-2022.

Demand from LCD backlights will continue to dominate LED demand until 2013, when it will reach its peak, according to the new report. The year 2011 was a challenging one for LED makers. After taking off in 2010, the growth in demand from LCD TV backlights reversed course, due to a combination of slower growth in LED backlit LCD TV sales and slower growth in chips used per backlight, due to efficiency increases. The demand for LEDs in LCD backlights did grow slightly, as use in tablet PCs and strong penetration growth in LCD monitors made up for the drop in demand from TV.

The global market for Automotive Component Outsourcing is projected to reach US$1.0 trillion by the year 2017. Growth will be primarily driven by healthy increases in the production of passenger cars and commercial vehicles and increased transfer of component design, development and manufacturing responsibility from OEMs to suppliers. Margin pressures faced by OEMs in developed markets bode well for outsourcing opportunities in low cost developing countries in Asia-Pacific.

For the second year in a row, worldwide TV shipments are expected to remain flat. 2012 shipments to developed markets, especially Western Europe and Japan, are expected to be down 11% Y/Y, which would offset the forecasted 8% Y/Y growth in emerging markets, according to the latest report. Even so, growth is projected to continue for the LCD TV market as it captures market share from declining CRT and plasma technologies.

Aerospace and defense industry worldwide is projected to reach US$465 billion by the year 2017. With developed economies in Europe slowing down as a result of the European sovereign debt crisis and with the US government expected to adopt austerity in its defense budget following the downgrade in its debt ratings, developing economies are poised to drive growth in the industry in the next few years.