Frost & Sullivan have released the "M2M Communication in Manufacturing" analysis, which reveals that telecommunication companies will be an important stakeholder in the provision of M2M solutions and the growth of the Internet of Things in the manufacturing sector in Europe.

Frost & Sullivan have announced the publication of a new report, Analysis of the Global Magnetic Sensors Market. The new analysis reveals that market revenues of $1.66 billion (USD) in 2012 are expected to grow to $3.51 billion (USD) in 2019. It also outlines the prospective areas of growth: globally, end user- and application-wise.

Increasing awareness of biometrics across industries will spur the global commercial biometrics market. While historically the adoption of biometrics has been concentrated in the government sector, recent years have witnessed considerable demand for applications such as ATMs, retail points of sale, and finance. Iris and face recognition algorithms have undergone substantial advancements and are gaining prominence, while fingerprint technologies r...

Increasing greenfield projects and rising infrastructure investments are expected to drive demand for industrial pumps in the Turkish market. Energy-efficiency regulations present further growth potential for technologically advanced industrial pumps. This will have a huge impact on the market as local manufacturers scout for mergers and acquisition opportunities to offset the high costs of research and development.

The European centrifugal compressors market is expected to witness a period of steady growth as the region recovers from the economic downturn. The oil and gas, and power generation sectors are the key end users and increasing investments in gas-fired power plants are expected to drive the demand for centrifugal gas compressors in Europe.

The electronic funds transfer-point of sale terminals market is expected to grow rapidly as vendors capitalize on opportunities in emerging markets such as China, India, Brazil and Mexico. The emergence of mobile POS payment-based solutions has provided added opportunities for vendors.

MEMS accelerometers and gyroscopes have become critical components in almost all electronic products such as iPhones, iPads, smart phones, tablets, and other consumer electronic goods, giving a huge thrust to market revenues. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Global Accelerometers, Gyroscopes, and IMU Sensors Markets, finds that the market earned revenues of $5.05 billion in 2012 and estimates this to reach $9.30 billion in 2019, at a compo...

Adrian Drozd, Research Director, ICT Europe, Frost & Sullivan, comments on the recent news that Microsoft will acquire Nokia's mobile business for $7 billion (USD).

Frost and Sullivan have today released a new report, European Bearings Market, which finds that the market earned revenues of more than $12.32 billion in 2012 and estimates this to reach $13.64 billion in 2017. The research covers ball bearings as well as tapered, needle, cylindrical and spherical roller bearings.

Frost & Sullivan have today announced a new report, Analysis of the Global Dimensional Metrology Market in Electronic Manufacturing. Advancements in nanotechnologies have increased the global demand for high-precision dimensional metrology equipment in electronic manufacturing. Regulations that place emphasis on product quality have further compelled the installation of dimensional metrology and sustained market revenues. Frost & Sulli...

Frost & Sullivan have today released a new report, Analysis of the Automation and Control Systems in Turkish Oil and Gas Industry. A robust Turkish economy, alongside a stable political situation, is set to increase investments in the oil and gas industry and boost the automation and control solutions market. This report finds that the market generated revenues of $118.4 million in 2012 and estimates this to reach $183.2 million in 2016.

Frost & Sullivan have today announced a new analysis, “Sensors Market in the Global Food and Beverage Industry”. The report finds that the market earned approximately $2,891.5 million in 2012 and estimates this to reach $4,157.8 million in 2018. The research covers flow, level, pressure, temperature, photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, ultrasonic sensors and biosensors.

Frost & Sullivan have today announced a new report, Analysis of the European Mining Machinery Market. According to the new analysis, the demand for enhanced safety standards and energy-efficiency, together with technological improvements in monitoring and process control, will support growth in the European mining machinery market.

AMX has been recognised by Frost & Sullivan once again by awarding the company the 2013 European Frost & Sullivan Award for Growth Leadership. This award is given in recognition of the fact that not only has AMX consistently achieved double-digit growth rates over the past three years, but also had the highest annual growth rate in Europe in 2012.

The benefits of radio frequency identification, which include better inventory management, improved operational efficiency, reduced labour, enhanced supply chain visibility, information accuracy, higher sales and better customer service, have spurred the technology’s adoption in various applications across verticals.

The high standard of living in Europe has popularised packaged goods, including packaged food, beverages, toiletries and cosmetics, thereby spurring demand for packaging machinery in the region. The need for packaging solutions for products of different shapes and sizes, along with manufacturer focus on automation to enhance process efficiency across industries, will sustain investments in the market.

Numerous benefits are set to drive the uptake of flux cored wires across a range of end-user sectors. Adoption levels are projected to be particularly strong in sectors such as energy and construction. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Global Flux Cored Wires Market, finds that the market earned revenues of $1,811.2 million in 2012 and estimates this to reach $2,560.7 million in 2017.

Original equipment manufacturers are increasingly turning to electronics manufacturing service providers to better handle the escalating volumes of electronic content in the medical industry. With opportunities for high-level product assembly and complete build projects expected to increase, the potential for EMS in the medical industry will progress gradually over the next few years.

Jean-Noel Georges, Global Program Director for ICT in Financial Services at Frost & Sullivan, comments on three major players in the smart card market and the initiatives that they have announced this week. The undisputed number one player in the smart card industry, Gemalto, recently confirmed its status with higher than expected first-quarter sales. This positive trend is noticeable in all of the company’s business units (mobile, payment, sec...

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Global RF Testing Market: Increasing Complexity of Products Translate into Growth Opportunities for Test Vendors, finds that the market earned revenues of $3.02 billion in 2011 and estimates this to reach $4.20 billion in 2016. The research covers traditional general purpose instrumentation, modular GP instrumentation, semiconductor automatic test equipment, and rental GP segments.