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This report explores the field of image recognition artificial intelligence (AI) for disease detection by breaking down its five main clinical applications. It describes emerging technologies, highlights key players and analyses market landscape for each sector. Trends, opportunities, threats and challenges (both technical and commercial) are discussed at length, thereby providing detailed insights into the current and future market for this technology.

This report covers the techniques and technologies used to quantitatively measure and analyze skin parameters for the cosmetics industry. Recent developments in electronics and changes in consumer behaviour are accelerating broader uptake of skin sensors. The market for skin sensors in the cosmetics industry is forecast to reach $275 million by the year 2030, driven by skin care companies seeking solutions in e-commerce, smart retail, hyper personalized skin care and more.

The demand for the COVID-19 testing is over 600 million tests including 120 million genetic tests and over 500 million rapid tests. In this report, we benchmarked more than 100 commercial devices across various technologies, providing a deep insight into the technology trends and biotech innovations surrounding the COVID-19 global response.

This report covers the latest applications of flexible electronics in healthcare, including electronic skin patches, electronic textiles, electrochemical test strips and smart blister packs. With increasing decentralization in the healthcare system enabled by the digital health movement, flexible electronics is well positioned to provide comfortable and long-term remote patient monitoring solutions. Flexible electronics enable new form factors and new products in health monitoring, a significant market worth over $8.3 billion in 2030.

With investment in digital health reaching $8.1 billion in 2018 and a series of successful IPOs in 2019, understanding the opportunities in this complex field and how they impact the healthcare industry is paramount. This report provides a detailed overview of the digital health and AI in healthcare ecosystems, including coverage of digiceuticals/digital therapeutics, telehealth/telemedicine, remote patient monitoring and AI in diagnostics.

Molecular diagnostics is one of the fastest growing markets in the healthcare industry, driven by the technology development (such as the third generation DNA sequencing, digital PCR and microfluidic devices), the growth of the point-of-care molecular diagnostics market, and the continued discovery of genetic biomarkers with proven clinical utility. Molecular diagnostics market is forecasted to reach $20 billion by 2030.

The prevalence of CVD and the high economic burden it represents to healthcare systems demonstrate the urgent necessity for solutions to address this epidemic. This report highlights current trends, analyses market landscapes and offers insights into opportunities and challenges for the future. Its investigation into emerging technologies is divided into three parts - detection, monitoring and treatment - to provide an in-depth assessment of recent and upcoming developments.

The market for advanced wound care technologies is forecast to exceed $22 billion by the year 2030, driven mainly by the increase in demand by aging populations and the increasing prevalence of diabetes worldwide. With this increasing burden on healthcare systems around the world, advanced wound care products will focus on improving the wound care patient pathway and increasing the cost effectiveness of treatments.

As healthcare spending around the world increases, innovative methods of delivering cost-effective healthcare must be developed. Remote patient monitoring (RPM), referring to the measurement and analysis of a patient's health status without needing to be physically present at a medical facility or in the presence of a medical professional, has emerged as a promising technology to drive down healthcare costs while maintaining a high standard of care for patients.

Piezoelectrics are being reinvented as new self-powered sensors and semiconductor piezotronics sensing a huge range of biological and physical parameters in healthcare. Only this report gives the need, science, potential and objectives pursued with latest progress and forecasts. Printed, flexible, biocompatible, biodegradable, multipurpose and harvesters to power systems: the new virtuosity is all here.

This report covers the technological innovations in bioelectronic medicine which will drive the market to exceed $60 billion by the year 2029. The recent surge of development in medical devices for electrical neuromodulation will provide access to multi-multimillion and multi-billion markets over the next 10 years, underpinned by the growing elderly population and their need for treatment and management of chronic health conditions.

This report focuses on the advanced techniques of biosensors biomedical diagnostics at point-of-care. The techniques include microfluidic, lab-on-a-chip, lateral flow assays, electrochemical test strip, molecular diagnostics and DNA sequencing. These techniques and devices are used to diagnose genetic disease, infectious disease, cardiometabolic, pregnancy and fertility, diabetic and cancer. We predict the market for biomedical diagnostics will reach $43 billion by 2029, mainly driven by the fast growth of molecular diagnostics in the coming years

This report covers the entire landscape for diabetes management devices, including mature, emerging and future options. The report has been researched via primary interviews with companies, physicians and diabetic individuals to characterize and predict the technology landscape for diabetes devices over the coming decade. In total, activities of 75 companies are covered throughout the report, ranging from the largest players to technology developers and startups developing the next generation of device options.

This report covers the tools and techniques used for the genetic engineering of microorganisms and the main applications of biomanufacturing. Analysis showing the state of the technology, applications, case studies, market growth, drivers, restraints and investment trend analysis is provided. Investment in synthetic biology reached a record-breaking $1.7 billion in 2017 and is forecast to reach $23.8 billion in 2023.

This report covers the technologies used in 3D bioprinting and the main applications of 3D bioprinted tissue, with focus given to the future application of regenerative medicine. The benefits of 3D bioprinting technology, current drivers, trends, and challenges are discussed in this report. 3D bioprinting is estimated to become a $1.9 billion market by the year 2028.

Neural interfaces have garnered increasing attention allowing us to gain insight on the brain, improve treatments, and interact in greater depth with the world around us. EEG probes currently dominate this space, a traditional, low-cost technology; they account for more than $1B a year in revenue. The invasive probes market, however, is expected to rise in the coming decade as more innovative technologies and treatments are on the horizon.

The market for engineered living tissue is forecasted to exceed $4.8 billion by the year 2028. This report covers the many technologies through which they can be manufactured, including 3D bioprinting and 3D printing. Additionally, this report covers the key opportunities for engineered tissues, of which the regenerative medicine market is discussed in detail. The innovations in tissue engineering today will undoubtedly change the nature of healthcare of the future.

Neuroprosthetics is a growing field that has the potential to re-engineer a patient's lost sense of sight, sound, and even touch. Projected to reach $18 billion by 2028, this report details the emerging technologies and steps that are being taken by multiple companies working to bring these innovative devices from the bench to the bedside.

The markets for biostimulants and biopesticides are growing rapidly as global agriculture looks for sustainable ways to boost yields and new ways to protect crops. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the different types of biostimulants and biopesticides, alongside a synopsis of global regulations and an evaluation of the industry. This information is used to forecast the future of the markets up to 2031, with the combined market for biostimulants and biopesticides being forecast to reach $19.5 billion.

The sensor business is massively impacted by COVID-19, mobility reinvented, diabetes etc. Only in this report can you see the whole picture as it becomes around $250 billion in 2041.

The introduction of technologies that manipulate the DNA of crops has not always run smoothly. Despite its potential power to improve crop yields and nutrition, genetic modification has remained controversial and is banned across much of the world. Could new gene-editing technologies like CRISPR-Cas9 break this deadlock and boost global agriculture? This report explores the future of crop biotechnology, providing technical, regulatory and market insight into what could be a revolutionary field.

This report is the culmination of IDTechEx's research in wearables over the last decade, containing summaries and outlook for each wearable technology product, sector, and trend. The report contains historic data back to 2010 and market forecasts to 2030 on 52 different product categories. The report also comes with a significant section discussing the effect of the COVID-19 epidemic on the different sectors, updated over time to give the latest outlook.

Assess the multibillion dollar opportunity of electronics and electrics becoming smart materials - tape, film, even paint for healthcare, wearables, buildings and more. Research, much in 2020, is analysed into a commercialisation timeline 2020-2040, winners and losers. The user will cut, morph stretch or spray it to shape. Set functions such as light emission and electricity creation and storage. This is both creating new markets and bypassing traditional electronics production.

This report characterizes the markets, technologies and players in electronic skin patches. With coverage across 28 application areas and over 120 companies, historic market data from 2010-2019 and market forecasts from 2020 to 2030, it is the most comprehensive study compiled for this emerging product area. It reveals significant opportunity, with nearly $10bn in revenue made from electronic skin patches in 2019, and a forecast for this to grow to nearly $40bn by 2030.

New IDTechEx report, "Energy Harvesting for Electronic Devices 2020-2040" comes at just the right time. The world's first self-powered smartwatches have just arrived. They are not full-function but we are getting there. Then come large numbers of harvesters in Internet of Things nodes, medical implants and wearables. This is the only comprehensive analysis of needs, technologies, their combinations with 20 year technology and market forecasts, gaps in the market.

Electronic textiles involves the combination of electronic functionality within textiles. From active heating or lighting in textiles, to biometric monitoring and other advanced functionalities, this emerging industry includes a wide variety of technology and product options. Developed over 5 years, this report is a comprehensive overview of the industry, including the entire value chain and reviews of the activity of over 200 companies.

Hearables are wireless electronic products worn in, on or around the ear. They include products such as headphones, hearing aids, cochlear implants, and related areas. They have applications including combinations of infotainment, hearing assistance and augmentation, health monitoring and more, based primarily in the consumer electronics and healthcare sectors. This report is the most comprehensive review of the whole hearables market and technology landscape.

Intuitive Surgical's control of the robotic surgery market has forced the diversification of surgical robots as companies are keen to set themselves apart from the market leader. The sector is in a rapid state of expansion and new technologies, uses and applications of computer-assisted surgery are arising with each new entrant. This report explores robotic technologies in surgery such as robotic catheter navigation for catheter ablation interventions, robotic camera manipulation for endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures, and robotic surgical tool positioning systems for orthopaedic and neurosurgery. The report highlights key players and discusses opportunities and challenges for the future. The use of artificial intelligence and haptic feedback in robotic surgery are also discussed. The highlighted trends and forecasts provide in-depth insights into the current and future state of the robotic surgery market.

Bioplastics, polymers derived from biological feedstocks, are a potential solution to the environmental problems caused by plastic - they are made from renewable resources and often biodegrade. Despite this, bioplastics have historically struggled to compete with fossil-based plastics, which are often far cheaper. However, things are beginning to change. This new report explores the technologies involved in making bioplastics a viable option for the future, providing insights into the markets and outlining the future for the growing technology.

This report offers a detailed analysis of the technological and commercial progress as well prospects of graphene, carbon nanotubes and non-graphene 2D materials. This grouping of material technologies makes sense because graphene and CNTs, despite their morphological differences, have much in common; whilst non-graphene 2D materials promise to offer complementary properties.

Piezoelectric harvesting and sensing have been 7% of the piezoelectric business but millions of dollars newly invested in piezoelectric roads and reinvention of sensing for IOT, smart cities healthcare etc. may lead to a new piezo market of over one billion dollars. Patent filings and new materials and formats such as printing, flexible film and coating are strongly increasing in number. This report uniquely covers it all including interviews globally, next technology, markets.

This report covers the tools and techniques used in the 3D printing of medical devices and living tissues for application in the medical and dental industry. Analysis showing the state of the technology, applications, case studies, market growth, drivers and restraints, and revenue trend analysis is provided. 3D printing medical devices and living tissues will present a $8.1 billion opportunity for materials, equipment and software providers by 2029.

This report provides you with everything that you need to know about stretchable electronics. It provides the most comprehensive and insightful view of this diverse emerging industry, discussing each of the different stretchable materials/components available and/or being developed today, referencing over 60 product types that may integrate stretchable electronics, covering the progress of more than 100 companies and 25 research institutes including first-hand primary research on 62 companies, and providing ten-year market forecasts segmented by more than 14 material/component areas.

Fluoropolymer market growth becomes powered by newly optimised electrical and electronic uniques such as triboelectricity, artificial muscle, ion exchange. Here comes electricity generation from floors, architectural textiles, sails. New formulations serve many functions in one device such as sensing, actuation, signalling. We prioritise what is arriving for morphing aircraft, next generation batteries, fuel cells, ocean wave power and more. Billion dollar businesses, premium pricing and huge benefits to society await.

The report provides coverage of highly innovative laser technologies and the rapidly growing fiber laser market, which are rarely explored by market research companies. The report is authored by an analyst with a technical background in laser physics research.

Poisonous materials are arriving in many electronic and electrical devices and structures. Mostly, there is no listing of them, assessment of risks, description of alternatives. For the first time this report looks at the toxicity and likely prevalence of the burgeoning number of materials and devices of concern, making recommendations concerning better legal constraints. It reveals many little known alternatives that are safer in manufacture, use, abuse and disposal.

Sensors continue to drive the core value proposition behind many wearable devices. This report covers 21 key types of wearable sensor (including IMUs, OHRM, depth & imaging, chemical sensors, temperature sensors, microphones, GPS and more) describing the technology behind them, their implementation in wearable devices, the key trends in each industry and details of over 115 key players in the industry. The market will reach over $5bn for sensor hardware alone in 2028.

Millions of devices that had batteries are now redesigned to avoid them, unlocking new business. This new 300+ page report reveals latest ways of eliminating batteries to permit mass deployment of IOT, electric vehicles with "perpetual" speed and almost unlimited life and much more. See relevance and technology for applications from sensors to the energy grid and ships.

This report concerns the needs, technology and markets for wearable electronics for animals, from pets to livestock and wild animals. We include the back-up equipment and systems and devices that are ingested to rest in a stomach of an animal. We also include devices implanted under the skin. There are currently about 300 manufacturers of such things in the world, the highest percentage in China, making very basic product at lowest price, followed by the USA then other countries we identify, the latter including the primary innovators.