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Innovation vital to stand out in a market with shrinking margins BEIJING, March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chinese sensor contract manufacturing and export market had taken a hit from the European debt crisis but managed to stay buoyant due to the strong domestic demand from the automotive, consumer electronics and process industries. The Government's initiatives and stimulus packages aimed at stoking local demand will further assist market growth. New analysis from Frost &...

Quality, reliability, and energy efficiency will be important drivers for increased automation SINGAPORE, March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Along with the economy, the automation and controls market in Japan is steadily recovering after the massive setbacks caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011. Strong support from the government in terms of investment in the ever-growing electronics and semiconductors, metals and mining, pharmaceuticals, and automotive industries as well as...

Stratecast | Frost & Sullivan white papers identify the need to drive convergence in the business space MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- It is challenging for businesses to accomplish what is needed today with yesterday's information and communications technology (ICT). To maximize agility and productivity in the current and future climates, businesses will require an integrated convergence of network, wireline and wireless access and applications. Stratecast |...

Dual clutch transmission offers best of both worlds -- combining comfort of an automatic transmission and sportiness and driving experience of a manual transmission MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- All over the world, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers of dual clutch transmission (DCT) technology are constantly innovating and improving technologies to adhere to stringent emission norms. Due to transmission technologies' ability to provide...

Exploration and production of unconventional oil and gas sources boosts pipeline development MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pipelines are fast becoming the preferred mode for oil and natural gas transportation, as pipeline companies overcome the initial resistance from environmental groups. This improved business environment, along with manufacturers' ability to enhance monitoring systems and alleviate safety concerns, opens up bigger opportunities for onshore...

Demand from oil and gas and civil construction sectors to promote continued uptake LONDON, March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Major exploratory activity in the oil and gas industry is fuelling demand for hydrocarbon coatings, while the civil construction industry in emerging regions is set to support the long-term growth of cellulosic coatings. These trends bode well for the continued expansion of the total intumescent coatings market. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan...

High demand for thickening and dewatering equipment likely LONDON, March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Stringent legislations on wastewater residue disposal have fuelled investments in the global sludge treatment market. Rapid infrastructure development, particularly in developing countries, has resulted in a rise in the number of wastewater treatment plants and heightened sludge production, further providing a large addressable market for sludge treatment systems. New analysis from...

Compact and integrated packages to gain appeal among OEMs LONDON, March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolving energy legislation, paralleled by the need to regulate energy costs and improve efficiency, is boosting the uptake of micro electric drives. These trends will be reinforced by technological changes and advances in the networking capabilities of micro electric drives. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.motors.frost.com), Analysis of the Micro Electric Drives...

The Government's efforts to ensure universal coverage increase public healthcare expenditures BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Unhealthy and sedentary lifestyles as well as increased consumption of manufactured food have taken a toll on the general health of Mexico's population, causing a spurt in diseases. From 2011 to 2030, the country's diabetic population is expected to increase by 2.3 percent per year, which is higher than the 2.1 percent average for the...

Academic labs had the smallest budgets in 2012, with the highest anticipated growth for 2013 MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Among laboratory types, including academic, biopharmaceutical, industrial, patient care, government and others, patient care had the largest product budget on average in 2012, followed by pharmaceutical labs. Furthermore, when putting the budgets to use, Frost & Sullivan's analysis finds that researchers are most keen on acquiring...