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Advanced Manufacturing and Automation

Chemicals and Advanced Materials

Energy & Utility

Environment & Sustainability

Health & Wellness

Information and Communication Technologies

Medical Devices and Imaging

Microelectronics

Sensors

Automated Optical Metrology

Collaborative Robots are Expected to Intelligently Function in the Manufacturing Industry

Low Cost, Ease of Installation, and Increased Flexibility Features Drive Adoption

Automation in the Manufacturing Sector Has Encouraged Cobot Adoption

Patenting Trend will be Driven by Government and Corporate Initiatives

Stakeholder Ecosystem

Government Agencies are Investing Heavily to Boost Technology Development

Manufacturing, Construction, Agriculture, Law Enforcement, and Healthcare are High Impact Sectors

Advanced Deep Learning and Vision Systems Integration will Drive Future Cobots

Artificial Intelligence Enables Developments in Cognitive Manufacturing

Human Collaboration, Machine Learning, Cognitive Insights, and Autonomous Capabilities Drive Growth

Collaboration Strategy is Accelerating Commercialization Activities

Patenting Activities Indicate Parameter Prediction and Intelligent Factory Systems are Some of the Key Research Focus Areas

Stakeholder Ecosystem of Companies Encouraging Development of Cognitive Manufacturing

Government Initiatives to Boost Industrial Automation has Encouraged Key Investments

Oil and Gas, Food and Beverages, Healthcare, Automotive, Aerospace and Defense are High Growth Sectors

Cognitive Manufacturing is Expected to Revolutionize Manufacturing Functionalities

Miniaturization and Flexible Design Requirements will be the Major Drivers for the Advancement of EUV Lithography

The Requirement for Advanced and Miniaturized Electronics Impacts Technology Development

Patenting Activities Indicate Development of the Reflective Mask and Exposure Tool as Key Research Focus Areas

With the Rise in 5G Communication, the Market Revenue of EUV Lithography is Expected to Increase by 2023

Funding from Semiconductor Manufacturers Fuels the Advancement of EUV Lithography

Stakeholder Ecosystem Boosting the EUV Lithography Industry

The Consumer Electronics and Semiconductor Industries will have the Highest Impact in the Near Term

Large-volume Manufacturing of ICs is Anticipated by 2021

Industries Will Be Able to Manufacture Metal Components that are upto 60% Lighter By Adopting Metal 3DP

Lightweighting and Design Freedom are Driving Technology Adoption

Increase in Patent Publications with Regard to Metal 3DP Methods and Materials

Though China Has the Highest Number of Patents Filed, the North American Region Is the Leader in Technology Development

The Revenue of the Industry is Anticipated to Radically Increase When the Technology is Scaled for Manufacturing High-volume Components

Metal 3D Printer and Technology Developers have Received High Investments

Key Participants in the Ecosystem Are Focusing on Scaling the Technology to Current Industry Requirements

Automotive and Aerospace Industry will Have the Highest Impact by 2023

Metal 3D Printing Is Expected to Be Used for Low-volume Series Production by 2023

Advanced Ceramics

Demand for Natural and “Free-from” Ingredients Expected to Rise Across the Globe

Increasing Awareness Towards Health and Wellness Driving Adoption of "Clean" Ingredients

"Clean" Ingredients Facilitate Development of Smarter and Sustainable Products

Patent Filings are Focused on Developing Sustainable Processing Aids

Boost in Governmental Funding can Hasten Development of “Newer” Ingredients

Agriculture, Paints and Building & Construction are Emerging Industries of Interest

Companies Predominantly Focus on Development of Ingredients with Increased Functionality

Startups and Spin-offs Focused on Plant-based Extracts and Ingredients

Increasing Focus on Developing Alternative Proteins and Plant-based Extracts

High Performance Polymers Likely to Replace Metals Across Industries

Need for Enhanced Performance Characteristics Govern Research Efforts

Enhanced Performance Characteristics Compared To Traditional Polymers Drive Adoption

Collaborative Efforts Between Material Developers and OEMs, Especially in Automotive Sector Witnessed Globally

IP Filing Focus on Tailoring Functionalities and Development of Polymer Hybrids

Transportation, Consumer Electronics and Energy Industries Lead in Technology Adoption

Companies Focus in Development of New Polymers and Application Extension of Existing Ones

Startups and Spin-offs Focused on Developing Polymers With Unique Functionalities

Changing Polymer Chemistries to Incorporate Multifunctionality is of Focus

New Class of Smart Materials Enabling Industries Meet Sustainability and High Performance Requirements

Unifying Nanomaterial Strengths to Unlock Novel Functionalities

Four Categories of Nanohybrids Gaining R&D Focus

North America and Europe Front Runners in Technology Adoption

Government Funding and Research Programs Nurturing New Ideas

Patent Grant Rate in USPTO Leads the Rest of the World

Sectors Exposed to Low Carbon Economy Standards and Digitization to Experience High Impact in Short-Term

Major Corporations Focus on Optoelectronic and Energy Storage Applications

Academia and Start-ups Focus on Disruptive Innovations in Niche Areas

Removing Barriers Related to Health and Environmental Risks is Vital for Increasing Adoption

Self-healing Materials Redefine Sustainability by Extending Useful Life of Products Across Industries

Need for Autonomous Self-healing Functionality Driving Innovation

North America and Europe Front Runners in Technology Adoption

Research Initiatives Well Supported by Federal Grants and Private Funding

USPTO Leads in Patent Filing Volume while Patent Grant Rates are High in Europe

Sectors Focusing on Saving Lives and Building Resilience Adopt Faster

Major Corporations Adopt Self-healing Technologies to Improve Performance

Emerging Players and Academia Target Next-Gen Self Healing Materials

Autonomous Healing and Functional Restoration Becomes Imperative

Promoting Recycling and Low-waste Generation through Sustainable Packaging

Regulation Changes and Labeling Trends Drive Demand for Sustainable Packaging

Biodegradable Polyesters and Recyclable Packaging Generate Major IP Activity

Companies Focusing on Reducing Material Usage and Promoting Recycling

Emerging Companies are Developing Sustainable Packaging Using Indigenous Materials

Government Support is High in Europe, while Adoption in North America is Fueled by Large Corporations

Food & Beverages and FMCG Industries Expected to be High Growth Industries

Technology Development Focused toward Functional Packaging and Material Disposal Reduction

“Ulti-Metals” Offer Improved Properties and Enhanced Functionality Compared to Traditional Metals

Improved Performance Characteristics to Meet Industry Requirements

Lightweighting and Improved Performance Facilitate Adoption in Automotive, Aerospace, and Defense Sectors Globally

APAC Emerges as a Global Leader in IP Filings with China Leading the Way

Collaborative Efforts between Material Developers and OEMs are Witnessed Especially in the Automotive Sector

Automotive, Aerospace, and Construction Industries Have Highest Impact in the Short Term

Industrial Stakeholders Focus on the Development of Ultra High Strength Steel, Aluminum, and Metal Matrix Composites

Research Institutes and Start-ups Focus on Improving Manufacturing Techniques and Specialty Applications

Advances in Manufacturing and Material Characterization Likely to Increase Adoption

Agriculture 4.0

Battery Recycling Technologies Relieve the Demand for Valuable Metal Resources while Preserving the Environment

Favorable Policies Make EU an Attractive Market for Battery Recycling

Substantial Growth of Electric Vehicles Drives the Need to Develop Battery Recycling Technologies

Boom of Electric Vehicles in China has a Significant Impact on the Patent Landscape

Government Funding Drives R&D of Battery Recycling Technologies

Key Innovators of Battery Recycling Technologies

Advancements in Battery Chemistries will Play a Major Role in Deciding the Potential for Battery Recycling

Key Questions for Strategic Planning

Carbon Upcycling Enables Emission Reduction Along with Additional Revenue Streams

Strong Supportive Policies and Incentives are Expected to Drive the Carbon Upcycling Market

Increased Use of Recovered Carbon in Chemicals and Building Materials is being Witnessed

Carbon Capture Mechanisms are the Key Focus Areas for the Global R&D scenario

Government Financial Aids are Vital for the Realization of Carbon Upcycling’s Potential to Mitigate Climate Change

Key Innovators of Carbon Upcycling Technologies

Advancements in Catalysts and Mineralization Processes will have a Significant Impact on Carbon Upcycling

Key Questions for Strategic Planning

CCT Facilitiates Efficienct Burning of Coal with Reduced Emissions

APAC will Drive CCT Market Owing to the Rapid Industrialization and Associated Energy Demand

Clean Coal Technologies Higher Efficiency and Low Emission (HELE) Coal Power Plants

Government Support has a Significant Impact on the Patent Landscape

Collaboration Between Developed and Emerging Countries Enables Easy Commissioning of Clean Coal Technology-based Power Plants

Proprietary Technologies Enhance Production of Value Added Products from Coal

Improved Processes Increases the Performance Efficiency of Coal Fired Power Plants

Advanced Coal Conversion Processes will be used for High Efficiency Clean Power Generation

Next Gen Desalination Technologies have a Positive Impact on the Environment

Advancements in Desalination Technologies Reduce Energy Consumption, Membrane Fouling, and Brine Generation

Cost-effective Desalination Technologies have a Positive Impact on New Business Models and Future Infrastructure Development

Reduced Energy Consumption in Desalination Decreases the Emission of Greenhouse Gases

Collaboration of Governments with Private Investors Drives Commissioning of Futuristic Desalination Technologies

China Dominates the List of Patents Published

Patented Membrane Solutions Enhance the Development of Innovative Desalination Technologies

Sustainable Solutions Increase the Efficiency and Shelf Life of Membranes Used in Desalination Technologies

Adsorption Desalination and Forward Osmosis Technologies Will Soon Provide Cost Effective Desalination Solutions

BIPV

Digital Oil Fields Facilitates Decision Making for Oil and Gas Operators

Lower Oil Prices Fuel Growth of Digital Oil Fields Market

US Companies Lead Global Patent Applications

Efficiency Improvement in Other Sectors

Engineering Simulation Improves Predictive Maintenance

Heavy Investment in ICT Infrastructure Development

Distributed Energy is Crucial in Ensuring Clean Energy Production, Grid Stability, and Energy Security

The Main Contributions to the Distributed Energy Market Growth Come from Solar Photovoltaics

Distributed Energy Enables Diversification of the Energy Mix with Clean Energy Solutions

Worldwide Funding Activities are Focused on Renewable Energy Projects

Technology Developers are Focused on Providing Access to Clean Energy and Smart Energy Management Solutions

Future Trends Toward Network-wide Analytics to Enable Integration of Disparate Resources

Development of Distributed Energy Technologies Has a Positive Impact on the Global Energy Scenario

Grid Scale and Grid Edge Storage Solutions are Key to Strengthen Power Infrastructure

Developments in Europe and APAC Promise Encouraging Adoption Scenario

Grid-scale Storage has the Potential to Enable New Revenue Models for End Users

Load Management and Renewable Integration are Key Areas of Patent Activity

South Australia’s Participation in Encouraging Grid-scale Storage is Key within Australia and APAC

Companies Focus on Wide Variety of Energy Storage, not Just on Battery and Pumped Hydro

Contribution of the Residential Sector Will be Crucial in the Future

Cost of Grid-scale Storage an Important Challenge in Renewable- Storage-based Energy Projects

Thermal Energy Storage Provides Impetus to Development of Renewable Energy

Ice-based Thermal Storage is Attractive for HVAC Applications

China and the US Lead Patent Activity with a Focus on Phase Change Materials

Public Funding Initiatives Facilitate Development of Innovative Energy Storage Concepts

Israeli and US Companies Pioneer Commercialization of Thermal Energy Storage Solutions

Development of New Materials to Drive the Growth of Thermal Energy Storage

Focussing on Distinct Applications Help Companies Stay Differentiated

Biomanufacturing

CRISPR Likely to be the Most Effective Gene Editing Platform

Gene Editing Market to Grow at 14.52% Cumulative Annual Growth Rate

US Accounts for About 43% of Global Patent Publications

Potential of CRISPR Reflected in Rising Funding Landscape

Key Companies Leading the CRISPR Revolution

Strategic Insights for CRISPR across the Pharmaceutical Industry

Adoptive Cell Transfer CAR-T Cells and TCR Therapies

Global Immuno-oncology Market Expected to Advance at a CAGR of 19.0% During 2019-2024

Billion Dollar Deals in the Recent Past for Immuno-oncology

North America Dominates the Global Immuno-oncology Market

Standardization of Clinical Environments that can Accommodate the Introduction of New Targets and Products

The Road Ahead for Immuno-oncology Developments

Technologies Enabling the Growth of Commensal Microflora

Enabling Microbiome Platforms to Drive Future Market Growth

Rising Patent Publications Likely to Fuel New Microbiome Technologies

Empowering Global Healthcare Through Rising Clinical Research

Overview of the Global Innovation Landscape

Predicting the Future Outlook for Microbiome Enablers

Enabling Multiomics Revolution for Disease Management

Global Multiomics Market Expected to Advance at a CAGR of 16.5% During 2019-2023

Strong Exhibition of Novel Systems and Methods to Introduce Multiomics Data Analysis in Precision Medicine Initiatives

Regional Multiomics Data Analysis for Precision Therapeutics

Cutting-edge Technologies Rapidly Energizing the Multiomics Sector

Deciphering the Key Aspects for Leveraging Multiomics Innovations

Designer Proteins

Rising Market Potential for Protein Engineering Platforms

Overview of Regional Market Trends

Surge in the Start-up Landscape

Therapeutic Proteins Dominate the IP Landscape

Protein Engineering Outlook

FDA-approved RNAi Drugs Finally Commercialized in 2018

RNA Technology Leveraged for Developing Cancer Vaccines

The US Continues to Lead RNA Innovation Portfolio

Biopharmaceuticals Developing RNA Drugs Secure Steep Funding

Major Biopharmaceuticals Advancing RNA-based Drug Development

RNA Technology May Hold the Key to Important Therapies and Cures

Augmented Analytics

Cognitive Security Solutions Are Helping Companies Combat a Variety of Threats Emerging from Increasing Complexity of Enterprise Networks

Companies in the US and China are the Leading Patent Owners Globally and Regulatory Pressure in Europe is Making Companies Reinvent their Security Processes

Security Teams in Companies are Facing Acute Talent Shortage, Hindering the Adoption of Advanced Security Practices and Solutions

Next-gen Security Solutions will Help Companies Gain Real-time Insights from Machine Generated Data

Leveraging AI and ML, Behavioral Analysis Techniques have Matured over the Years to Become an Important Component of Cognitive Security Approaches

The Shift of Security Approaches from Being Reactive to Proactive Will Drive Adoption of Cognitive Security Solutions

ConvNets Bring out Accurate Outputs in Image Analysis and Natural Language Processing Workloads by Leveraging the Superior Processing Capabilities of GPUs

American Tech Conglomerates and Chinese Universities Have Been the Top Patent Holders Globally

Autonomous Cars and Conversational Computing Applications are Expected to Drive the Adoption of ConvNets Globally

ConvNets Will be Instrumental in Driving Automation Efforts Across a Wide Range of Industries

Conglomerates Across the Globe are Taking the Lead in Developing Applications Based on ConvNets

Companies will have to Develop and Nurture In-House Talent in Data Science and Computing to Implement ConvNets in their Products and Solutions

Making Immersive Experiences Commonplace

China has Become a De-facto Test Bed for Product Launches in the Field of XR

Reducing Costs with Economies of Scale Driving XR Adoption

Venture Capitalists and Strategic Investors Continue to Aggressively Fund XR Startups at a Rapid Pace

Expanding Focus on Immersive Medical Education, Personalized Retail, and Training are Driving New Business Opportunities

Innovations are Widespread Across the Value Chain, from Customer Experience to Building Next Gen Mobile XR Processing Capabilities

Extended Reality is Only as Good as the Information or Data that Fuel it

Proliferation of IoT Devices, Need for Reduced Latency and Real-Time Analysis of Data at the Source Accelerates the Adoption of Fog Intelligence

North America Leads in terms of Commercial Adoption while Government Initiatives and Efforts by Consortiums Drive Adoption in Europe and APAC

China Leads in IP Filings while Funding from Emerging players is Prominent across Regions

Apart from Manufacturing, Fog Intelligence is expected to Gain Traction in the Automotive, Healthcare, and Retail Sectors

Innovations in Fog Intelligence Solutions Brings Bandwidth-intensive and Latency-sensitive Applications Closer to the Data Source

Integration of Edge Networks into Multi-Cloud Environments and Increased Security Threats are the Challenges Hindering Adoption

Hybrid Blockchain to Open New Revenue Streams for Enterprises through the Sharing Ecosystem

Proliferation in the Number of Blockchain Patents Filed will have a Significant Impact on Innovation, Collaboration, and Technology Interoperability Standards

Hybrid Blockchain is Creating a Significant Impact on the Media, Retail, and Supply Chain Management Space

Governments across the Globe need to Play a Crucial Role in Devising a Working Framework for Hybrid Blockchain

Companies should Explore Shared Investments Opportunities with all the Participants in the Ecosystem

Tech Startups in Collaboration with Large Participants Likely to Drive Blockchain Adoption

Companies should Identify the Business Needs and Value Prior to Technology Implementation

The Pervasiveness of Disruptive Technologies such as IoT, Machine Learning and Big Data analytics Continue to Drive Cloud as an Enabler

Platform-itization has Emerged as New Approach in Offering Key Computing Resources and Technologies as Services Rather than as Products

Increased Efforts by Companies in Offering Technologies via As-a-Service Model will Result in Exponential Rise of Patents in the Next 5 Years

Platform-itization of Technologies and Services Will Enable Higher Performance and Automation to the Existing Systems Across Verticals

Key Players such as AWS, Microsoft and Google are Leading The Cloud Market with Focus on Offering Advanced Technologies to Solve Business Challenges

Security and Skill Shortage are Still Considered as Key Challenges Hindering Adoption of Cloud

Electroceuticals

Magnetic Resonance Elastography

Molecular Radiotherapy

Radiomics

Telerobotic Surgery

5G Chipsets

AI Accelerators

GaNtronics

Multi-core SoC

Non-volatile Memory Express over Fabric (NVMe-oF)

Millimeter Wave Sensors

Printed Sensors

Sensor Fusion

Solid State LiDAR