Impact of Mega Trends on the Mechanical Test Market
Macro to Micro Implications of Global Mega Trends
17-Nov-2014
Global
Megatrends
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The objective of this research service is to identify and understand the key Mega Trends in the mechanical test industry that will impact and shape a country’s economy, society, and culture. Frost & Sullivan’s mechanical test program covers a wide range of industrial inspection and monitoring markets and technologies, including non-destructive testing (NDT), condition monitoring, material testing, and dimensional metrology. Mega Trends are transformative, global forces that define the future world with their far-reaching impacts on businesses, societies, economies, cultures, and personal lives. They include urbanization, technology, infrastructure, political, and industry-specific trends.
Definition of Mega Trends and Top Mega Trends Frost & Sullivan Tracks
Executive Summary—Overview
Executive Summary—NDT Overview
Executive Summary—Condition Monitoring Overview
Executive Summary—Dimensional Metrology Overview
Executive Summary—Material Testing Overview
Executive Summary—Key Findings
Executive Summary—Mega Trends Driving the Mechanical Test Market
Opportunities in Nondestructive Testing
Opportunities in Condition Monitoring
Opportunities in Dimensional Metrology
Opportunities in Material Testing
Executive Summary—The 10 Key Industries of the Future
Associated Multimedia
Research Scope
Research Aims and Objectives
Research Background
From Macro to Micro Trends
Convergence in the Mechanical Test Industry
Macro to Micro Implications on the Mechanical Test Industry
Case Study—Creaform’s Pipeline Integrity Assessment Solution
Key Challenges Impacting the NDT Industry
Case Study—GE Measurement & Control’s Mentor EM
Connectivity and Convergence
Big Data Analytics
Impact of Big Data on the Global Condition Monitoring Market
Macro to Micro Implications
Case Study—GE’s Industrial Internet Platform
Overview and Introduction—Definition of Smart Cities
Global Smart Cities in 2025
Smart is the New Green—Macro to Micro Implications on the Mechanical Test Market.
Case Study—Continuous Corrosion Monitoring by Permasense
The Next Game Changers in 2025
Turkey—Future Power Consumption
Renewable Energy in Latin America
Oil and Gas Activity in Africa
Number of Active Rigs in Africa
Impact on the Mechanical Test Market
Social Trends—Aging Population
Social Trends—Working Age Demographic Dividend
Social Trends—Macro to Micro Implications on the Mechanical Test Market
NDT Training Services Market Driven by Lack of Technicians
Global Megacities
Application Opportunities for NDT Inspection Service Providers
Opportunities in Nondestructive Testing
Market Opportunity—North America
Canadian Oil Sands
Shale Oil and Gas in United States
Merger and Acquisition Activity Driven by Increasing Shale Oil and Gas Production
Examples of Innovating to Zero
Industry 4.0—Europe Rethinks Manufacturing
Industry 4.0 to Drive “Fourth” Industrial Revolution
Opportunities in Dimensional Metrology
Current State of the Global Dimensional Metrology Market
Industry 4.0 and Dimensional Metrology
Overview and Introduction—Examples of New Business Models
‘Value for Many’ Business Models
New Business Models—Macro to Micro Implications on the Mechanical Test Market
Future of Retail—Bricks and Clicks
Future of UK Brick-and-mortar Stores—From Big Box to Small Box
Macro to Micro Implications on the Mechanical Test Market
Industry Trends Impacting the Mechanical Test Market
Dimensional Metrology—Technology Lifecycle Analysis
Innovating to Zero
The New Era of 3D Scanners
Market Opportunities for NDT Inspection Services
Market Opportunities for NDT Inspection Services (continued)
Market Opportunities for NDT Inspection Services (continued)
Opportunities in Material Testing
Key Conclusions and Future Outlook
Mega Trend Matrix
Investments in Infrastructure Development
Shale Gas
Outlook for Coal-fired Generation—Installed Capacity Forecasts
Outlook for Gas-fired Generation—Installed Capacity Forecasts
Outlook for Nuclear Power Generation
Outlook for Nuclear Power Generation—Installed Capacity Forecasts
Outlook for Wind Power—Installed Capacity Forecasts
China—Public Infrastructure Spending
China—Mega Projects
India—Infrastructure Investment Trends (2007–2017)
Middle East
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