http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/svcg.pag/MI00 - Measurement and Instrumentation Research en-us Market Insight Nigeria's cement producers are spearheading expansion and growth of West Africa's regional cement industry. Spurred by sizeable spends on increasing existing production capacity, the Nigerian cement industry's local output rose from 10.5 million tonnes in 2010 to 28.6 million tonnes in 2011. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=260294944 Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=260294944 Technical Insights Alert This issue of Homeland Security Alert focuses on developments related to airport security. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D840-00-72-00-00 Fri, 11 May 2012 07:01:40 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D840-00-72-00-00 Technical Insights Alert This issue profiles sensor-based smart phones for cognitive applications, biometric fingerprint sensor solution in connected cars, and a wearable sensor system for non-contact appliance remote control. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D725-00-8B-00-00 Fri, 11 May 2012 06:53:40 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D725-00-8B-00-00 Market Insight Sensors are translating the non-electric quantities such as temperature, pressure, level, gas properties or other physical quantities into electrical signals such as pressure and level directly to the transmitters. When the sensor output signal to the required standards, it is known as the transmitter. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=259986125 Wed, 9 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=259986125 Market Engineering Research Service This Global Voice Verification Market research service analyzes key market drivers, restraints, and challenges. It describes technology trends and gives a competitive analysis. The service also provides market engineering measurements, and revenue forecasts are broken down by total market, application, vertical, and region. Applications reviewed include wireless device security, transactional authentication, government and law enforcement, PC/network security, and physical access control. Verticals include telecommunications, healthcare, government, and financial services. Growth opportunities are examined, especially for North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The study period is 2008 to 2017, and the base year is 2011. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=NACB-01-00-00-00 Tue, 8 May 2012 13:29:42 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=NACB-01-00-00-00 Press Release The vision measuring machine rebounded strongly in 2010 caused by the revival of the manufacturing and automotive sectors in North America and Europe and continued strong in 2011 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=259891781 Tue, 8 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=259891781 Market Engineering Research This market insight provides a market analysis of the laser micrometers market. The need for higher precision levels in several end-user products is spurring stiff competition. Traditional micrometers having existed since the 1800s, but laser micrometers are the next stage in evolution of precision measurement. An analysis of the geographic regions, end-user industries, and competitive landscape enables comprehensive of the laser micrometry market. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=9840-00-43-00-00 Mon, 7 May 2012 12:57:07 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=9840-00-43-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service This research service provides an in-depth analysis of the Chinese transmitters market in the process industry. The market will be discussed from four segments, namely, pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, level transmitters, and flow transmitters. The study period is 2008-2018, and base year is 2011. Forecasts are provided for 2012-2018, and compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is calculated for 2011-2018. This analysis includes market dynamics such as market overview, market drivers and restraints, CEO's perspective, demand analysis, and mega trends analysis. This study also covers revenue forecasts, market engineering measurements, market share, and competitive analysis of the total market and of each of the segments. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P61C-01-00-00-00 Mon, 7 May 2012 10:54:04 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P61C-01-00-00-00 Market Insight The rapidly growing communication industry, as well as the development of high-end electronics manufacturing, spurs the demand for test instruments in China. As a result, there is a significant market for the rental of high-end test equipment in the country. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=259838785 Mon, 7 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=259838785 Market Insight Three-dimensional (3D) laser scanners are among the most frequently used equipment for industrial precision measurement needs. End-user industries such as automotive, aerospace and machine shops among others depend on these scanners for their precision requirements. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=259740877 Sat, 5 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=259740877 Technical Insights Alert This issue profiles a lifestyle monitoring system that uses ubiquitous sensors, low-cost chemical and biological sensors with high sensitivity, and an early warning solution for water quality monitoring based on neural network calculation. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D725-00-8A-00-00 Thu, 3 May 2012 23:45:05 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D725-00-8A-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service An analysis of the mobile backhaul test equipment market is provided in this research service. This market covers two segments including pre-deployment and post-deployment mobile backhaul test equipment. Frost & Sullivan predicts growth for the global mobile backhaul test equipment market from 2012 through 2018.This study analyzes the market trends across the major global regions, including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Emerging regions. Also featured within the study are market drivers, restraints, revenue, technology trends, market shares of leading companies, and the future deployment plans of 4G standards globally. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=NA94-01-00-00-00 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:28:05 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=NA94-01-00-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service This research service provides a detailed assessment of global LTE test equipment market. A thorough analysis is performed and includes market forecasts, competitive structure, and market share analysis. Market drivers, restraints and key challenges coupled with their impact are assessed for each trend. The application segments such as research and development, manufacturing, Installation & Maintenance and Monitoring are analysed. The market is expected to show consistent growth throughout the forecast period from 2011 to 2018 due to increased LTE networks deployments globally. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N9B9-01-00-00-00 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:40:10 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=N9B9-01-00-00-00 Technical Insights Alert This Future Tech Alert profiles developments in BioMEMS, which integrates sensors and actuators in the microscopic level for varied applications in the healthcare domain. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D833-00-D0-00-00 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:20:04 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D833-00-D0-00-00 Technical Insights Alert This issue profiles an innovative microlenses fabrication technique, laser cutting, and welding for reducing production cost of lightweight parts, and a new manufacturing method for dye-sensitized solar cells. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D715-00-8E-00-00 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:30:06 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D715-00-8E-00-00 Technical Insights Alert This issue profiles advancements in design of analog circuits, a scalable monolithic 3D flash memory technology, and medical diagnostic devices based on holographic sensors. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D775-00-89-00-00 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:30:05 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D775-00-89-00-00 Technical Insights Alert This issue profiles ferromagnetic nanoparticles for chemical and biological sensing systems, non-dispersive infrared methane sensors for coal mines, and a precision temperature sensor for solid state drive applications. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D725-00-89-00-00 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:06:05 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D725-00-89-00-00 Press Release As a new technology, cloud computing has many technical and operational challenges. Nonetheless, large enterprises invest heavily in the technology due to their advantages of scalability and cost efficiency. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=259114220 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=259114220 Market Engineering Research Service This research service analyzes trends in the global RFID in the Data Center Market. As RFID use in the data centers is expected to gain traction, this research service focuses on the trends, challenges, and factors that drive this market's growth. It provides regional and competitive analyses. This deliverable will provide key market participants with the necessary business intelligence to help them accelerate growth in an emerging and fast-paced market. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=NA4F-01-00-00-00 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:03:05 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=NA4F-01-00-00-00 Technical Insights Alert This issue profiles a flexible film-based touch sensor that opens up a new designing concept, evolution of MEMS from research to mainstream commercial applications, and a flexible memory and logic technology enables low-cost temperature sensor. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D775-00-88-00-00 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:29:04 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D775-00-88-00-00 Technical Insights Alert This issue profiles a wireless sensor network to monitor environmental conditions in data centers, palmprint recognition using multispectral imaging sensor, and advances in touch sensing could drive wearable computing. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D725-00-88-00-00 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:39:05 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D725-00-88-00-00 Technical Insights Alert This issue profiles recent trends in nanotechnology for security applications. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D840-00-70-00-00 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:34:13 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D840-00-70-00-00 Technical Insights Alert This issue profiles flexible solar power harvesting for ubiquitous sensors, GMR nanosensor arrays that have can accelerate drug development; and DNA-based glucose test strips. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D725-00-87-00-00 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:25:23 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D725-00-87-00-00 Technical Insights Alert This issue profiles a motion-sensing platform that widens the applications of smartphones, multi-modal biometric access system with optimized information fusion, and a touchpad that improves efficiency of human machine interface in connected car. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D725-00-86-00-00 Fri, 6 Apr 2012 04:17:23 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D725-00-86-00-00 Press Release The mature SG and AWG market has made slow progress in recent years, with product development being more evolutionary than revolutionary. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=257353067 Thu, 5 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=257353067 Market Engineering Research Service An analysis of the microscope market is provided in this research service. This market covers three segments including light microscopes, electron microscopes, and scanning probe microscopes. Even though the global light microscope segment held the largest market share in terms of sales revenue and unit shipments, it will lose market share to electron and scanning probe microscopes in the forecasted period, and the reasoning is examined herein. This research examines the total market as well as the segments in terms of market drivers, restraints, the competitive climate, region specific challenges and opportunities, and forecasts through 2018. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=NA1D-01-00-00-00 Tue, 3 Apr 2012 10:28:08 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=NA1D-01-00-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service This research service provides detailed and up-to-date market intelligence on production and investment in Mozambique's mining industry. The Mozambique economy has grown sharply in the past decade due to increased production in its mining sector and stable macroeconomic environment. The country's coal and aluminium sectors have attracted significant foreign direct investment inflows than any other sector. Large scale investment projects in the coal sector are likely to result in it growing to become the single largest sector in Mozambique's mining industry. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M7B8-01-00-00-00 Mon, 2 Apr 2012 10:10:18 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M7B8-01-00-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service This research service provides an in-depth analysis of the North American market for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells. The study analyzes market trends and competitive environment, and contains detailed analysis of the first, second, and third generations of solar cells. The study analyzes drivers, restraints and challenges that affect the market, and offers forecasts and analysis for the years to come. The study also includes the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) and Feed-in Tariff (FiT) analysis of the solar power industry. The study discusses how every market player is positioned in terms of their revenue. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=4I15-01-00-00-00 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:35:19 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=4I15-01-00-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service This research service provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells. It analyzes the market by region: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Emerging Markets. The study contains detailed analysis of the competitive environment and includes analyses of the drivers, restraints, and challenges, as well as the forecasts for the market. It also includes the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) and Feed-in Tariff (FiT) analysis of the solar power industry. The study also takes an attempt to exaplin grid parity in the market so as to better explain the dependence of solar on government grants and incentives. . http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=NA41-01-00-00-00 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:21:18 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=NA41-01-00-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service This research service provides an in-depth analysis of the Asia-Pacific market for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells. The study analyzes market trends and competitive environment, and contains detailed analysis of the first, second, and third generations of solar cells. The study analyzes drivers, restraints and challenges that affect the market, and offers forecasts and analysis for the years to come. The study also includes the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) and Feed-in Tariff (FiT) analysis of the solar power industry.The study discusses how every market player is positioned in terms of their revenue. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=4I17-01-00-00-00 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:05:20 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=4I17-01-00-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service This research service provides an in-depth analysis of the emerging markets for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells. The study analyzes market trends and competitive environment, and contains detailed analysis of the first, second, and third generations of solar cells. The study analyzes drivers, restraints and challenges that affect the market, and offers forecasts and analysis for the years to come. The study also includes the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) and Feed-in Tariff (FiT) analysis of the solar power industry. The study discusses how every market player is positioned in terms of their revenue. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=4I18-01-00-00-00 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:05:20 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=4I18-01-00-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service This study covers the state of the general purpose test equipment market in India, examining drivers and restraints for growth, pricing trends, and end-user behaviors and requirements. Based on such trends, forecasts are made for market growth for each product segment: electronic counters, logic analyzers, network analyzers, spectrum analzyers, power meters, multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and arbitrary waveform generators. In addition, this research service features a competitive analysis including a market share analysis. The base year is 2011 with forecasts running through 2018. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=NA9C-01-00-00-00 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:49:24 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=NA9C-01-00-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service This research service provides an in-depth analysis of the European market for solar photovoltaic (PV) cells. The study analyzes market trends and competitive environment, and contains detailed analysis of the first, second, and third generations of solar cells. The study analyzes drivers, restraints and challenges that affect the market, and offers forecasts and analysis for the years to come. The study also includes the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) and Feed-in Tariff (FiT) analysis of the solar power industry. The study discusses how every market player is positioned in terms of their revenue. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=4I16-01-00-00-00 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:28:08 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=4I16-01-00-00-00 Technical Insights Alert This issue profiles an innovative approach for enhanced infrared image contrast, a MEMS-based indoor navigation system with advanced location technology,and a small-form factor wall shear stress sensor for added flexibility in flow measurement applications. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D725-00-85-00-00 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 23:38:18 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D725-00-85-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service This research service provides an in-depth analysis of the Indian wireless test equipment market. It analyzes the market through its segments, technology trends, and wireless standards. The study includes a detailed analysis of market drivers and restraints, revenue forecast, and competitive environment. It offers a comprehensive insight into the overall market, its structure, and development in each segment. It defines and analyzes factors that have had an impact in the Indian scenario. A detailed inspection of current trends and market positioning of companies has led to a methodical approach in predicting the attributes during the forecast period. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P5E7-01-00-00-00 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 03:48:18 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=P5E7-01-00-00-00 Press Release Based on its recent analysis of the oscilloscopes market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Agilent Technologies with the 2011 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Company of the Year. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=256734570 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=256734570 Market Insight Namibia's real GDP has witnessed an average annual growth rate of approximately 4.5 per cent in the past decade. This can be attributed to growth in the mining, retail and wholesale and manufacturing sectors. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=256609167 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=256609167 Press Release The material testing market is currently undergoing a period of recovery and stabilization after significant losses sustained during the economic downturn. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=256538007 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=256538007 Technical Insights Alert This issue profiles thermoelectric energy harvesters for enabling condition-based monitoring, solar panels for enhancing wireless gas detection systems, and CNT-based strain sensors for healthcare applications. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D725-00-84-00-00 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:52:18 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D725-00-84-00-00 Technical Insights Alert This issue profiles label-free biosensing with nanoelectronic biosensors, osteoblast mineralization empowered by nanometer-sized fibers, and chitosan-based nanoparticles for wound healing. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D785-00-78-00-00 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:37:18 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D785-00-78-00-00 Press Release Based on its recent analysis of the Testing-as-a-Service (TaaS) market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Codenomicon Ltd. with the 2012 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Customer Value Enhancement for the launch of the pioneering Fuzz-o-Matic testing platform in the TaaS market. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=256256728 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=256256728 Market Insight The automotive industry is one which has been at the forefront of technological innovation since its inception. It is an industry which is constantly in focus because of the significant manner in which it directly affects the everyday life of its consumers. With billions of lives at stake, safety precautions of the highest order are required. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=256072877 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=256072877 Market Insight Optical metrology has come a long way since the invention of the first microscope. The measuring microscope,which was once the pinnacle of two-dimensional measurement, gave way to profile projectors, which in turn have given way to multisensor systems. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=256072916 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=256072916