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Many of us, when asked when we were young about what we wanted to be when we grew up, would have said ‘Pilot’, at one point or another. Even though only a miniscule percentage of that crowd go on to actually work towards that dream. Man has always had a fantasy of soaring through the skies, with his flight in his control. Admittedly, the technology has not become so evolved that man can fly whenever he wants, how he wants and wherever he wants, but a pilot manning a plane is also pretty close, wouldn’t you agree?

We all must have experienced, or at least seen commuters using some form of cards, or only their phones, to get access to mass transit vehicles, such as Metros. What exactly is that process, and how did the user avail the transport service without the hassle of buying tickets physically? That, friends, is the work of an Automated Fare Collection (AFC) system. The Automated Fare Collection system consists of automatic ticket vending, ticket checking, & gate machines. It is a smartcard-based contactless back-to-back solution for payments and fare collection.

Drugs are the first line therapy for almost every small or major illness. With the concept of drugs comes the term drug delivery systems, which can be said of as a device or a formulation that is be used to introduce a therapeutic substance within the body. The said device or formulation helps in optimizing effectiveness of the drug within the body. A common example can be taken of as nasal spray, which is most commonly used by people suffering from nasal congestion.

Oral diseases affect around 3.9 billion people across the globe, and untreated tooth decay affects around 45% of the world’s population. Rising forms of oral diseases such as gingivitis, periodontitis, thrush and cavities are noticeably prevalent among the general public. Gum diseases are painful and hamper overall appearance of any person.

Air core drilling is a method wherein hardened steels or blades are used to bore a hole in an unconsolidated formation. Air core drilling can reach a depth of 300 meters which is great for mineral mining. The air core drill bit has three blades which cut the soft rock formations, thereby removing the drill cuttings by injecting air into the hole through the annular area between the drill rod and inner tube. Basically, the technique is a part of shallow drilling requiring minimal site preparation.

Qatar, which is the world’s largest Liquefied Natural Gas exporter, has recently finished the process of commissioning the largest carbon dioxide (CO2) recovery and sequestration facility in Middle East and North Africa, with Ras Laffan, an industrial hub in Qatar, being chosen as the facility location. The planned CO2 capacity is 2.1 million tons per year. The nation plans to use CO2 for enhanced oil recovery (EOR). 

Coma is a state of total unconsciousness & caused by strokes, severe head injuries, water intoxication, tumors, or some other factors. It is extremely difficult to treat. Common signs of coma include depressed brainstem reflexes; for e.g., eyes unresponsive to light and body unaffected by sound/painful stimuli.

Big data consists of ungrouped data; showcasing patterns, trends, & associations of consumers. This large ‘data’ volume, when successfully compiled, is valuable to a business‘s day-to-day operations.

3D cameras in smartphones are promising. They offer superior picture & video quality to consumers. Presently, smart phones are incorporated with 3D sensors. These sensors feel movements and facilitate smartphone cameras to catch accurate ‘surrounding & object’ dimensions.

In a recent survey, about two-thirds of all enterprises claimed most of their purchasing, marketing, and supply chain functions to be cloud-based. Over half of them predicted cloud computing to boost their top-line revenues within three years of adoption. In fact, most companies are foreseen to depend on cloud technology in the coming years.

The management of chronic ailments has become extremely convenient with telehealth facilities. Fixed & mobile ‘home units’ monitor temperature, blood pressure, etc. These parameters can be reviewed from a long distance.

There has been a steep rise in thefts, robberies, internet hackings, and security breaches across the globe. Biometric and facial recognition technologies were developed to combat the same & ease the burden of companies.

With a generation obsessed with beauty & perfection, a gorgeous smile and sparkling teeth are the keys to holding people’s attention. Cosmetic dentistry has fulfilled this dream !

Increasing requirements for lightweight & high strength materials across various end-use industries, primarily automotive and aerospace, is expected to be the key driving factor forcing the market growth over the forecast period. Rising need for fuel-efficient vehicles to meet the stringent pollution control norms is expected to trigger the product demand. The global carbon fiber market exceeded USD 2 billion in 2015 and is supposed to grow at an estimated CAGR of over 10% from 2016 to 2024.

Superdisintegrants are added to drug formulation in order to facilitate the dissolution of tablet or capsule content into reduced particles. It is usually used in lesser quantities in the solid dosage form, typically ranging from 1-10% by weight, which is relative to the total weight of the dosage unit. Some of the widely used products include crospovidone, croscarmellose sodium and sodium starch glycolate.

Strapping is nothing but the process of applying a strap to a product to stabilize, palletize and fasten it. It is widely used in the packaging industry to assure the customers with good packaging. Selection of machine is very crucial since if the goods are not strapped properly, then it can harm the packaged product while shipping. It is required in the packaging industry in order to maintain the security and closure of the shipped goods.

The global emulsion polymer market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of over 5.0 % over the next eight years. Increased demand from various end-use industries is likely to fuel the market growth over the forecast period. Its key applications include paper & paperboard coatings, adhesives, and paints & coatings. Demand for acrylics has been increasing over the past few years which in turn will boost its need in the paints & coatings industry over the forecast period.

Global monochloroacetic acid demand is expected to witness a steady growth mainly on account of increasing pesticide manufacturing in countries including China, Germany, Netherlands, and India. Expanding application base in the end use industries which include petrochemicals, healthcare, personal care, and textile provide lucrative is expected to further growth opportunities in near future.

In the recent years, the demand for U.S. silicone sealants arising from the construction industry has witnessed a favorable growth. Led by infrastructural developments, the construction industry in the country has supplemented the demand for silicone sealants. Residential housing and industrial uses of silicone sealants have increased in the U.S. construction industry.

Defibrillation is a treatment for ventricular fibrillation and nonperfusion ventricular tachycardia. These episodes can cause Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Almost 50.0% of the cardiovascular deaths can be attributed to SCA.Due to imbalance in the electrical system of the heart, the heart rhythm is affected, which leads to arrhythmias. This condition may lead to SCA.