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Providing market feedback to technical innovation teams via a market research team can be cumbersome, ultimately increasing the time and cost required to launch products. An opportunity exists…
F&B companies are facing a number of challenges today from managing complex supply chains, juggling perishable goods, coping with volatile demand, ensuring food safety, and striving for cost-effective…
Autonomous operations in underwater environments face significant challenges, from high data management costs to advanced technology investments required for AI-driven platforms. Issues such as data noise, communication disruption…
Innovation by analogy involves creatively applying ideas from one field to another, leading to unexpected solutions and new functionalities. This cross-fertilization of ideas can lead to breakthrough innovations…
In today’s digital marketing landscape, staying ahead of the competition isn’t just advantageous; it’s imperative. Companies that neglect competitive intelligence, particularly from sources like social media and digital…
Renewable energies have seen significant growth over the past decade, contributing to 10-20% of electricity generation in major economies. Despite their promise for a greener future, they present…
This report scrutinizes the impact and potential of Generative AI across various industries, including healthcare, finance, and retail, and its effect on traditional work practices, as highlighted in…
With the plant-based food market projected to reach nearly US $100 billion by 2032, this Intelligence Brief provides valuable insights into the rising popularity of plant-based seafood alternatives…
Microplastics are small plastic particles measuring less than 5 mm that do not biodegrade and accumulate in the environment, causing harm to living organisms, including potential risks to…
ChatGPT is an LLM built on the Transformer architecture, which has enabled it to have an uncanny human-like intelligence in understanding the concepts behind sentences. This technology breakthrough…
Hyperautomation is an especially promising technology for small and medium-sized enterprises as they are expected to adopt the technology at a faster rate than larger organizations due to…
Large AI models like ChatGPT are just the beginning of a new wave of knowledge automation. As these models continue to advance, industries and society as a whole…
With the world’s population growing rapidly and the impacts of climate change becoming increasingly apparent, it is crucial that we adopt agricultural practices that protect our environment while…
The Industrial Internet of Things, or IIoT, is a subset of IoT that focuses on return on investment (ROI) by leveraging smart sensors and actuators to enhance manufacturing…
Personalization is shaping the future of consumer goods. Manufacturers are increasingly turning to direct-to-consumer channels to build personalized relationships with their customers. By using customer data, manufacturers can…
An early warning system is an integrated system of monitoring and awareness that enables businesses to take timely actions to reduce the effects of threats in advance and…
Lunar dust is a major environmental challenge to overcome in space exploration. Ever since Apollo and Moondust was discovered, NASA has been trying to solve the dust issue….
Graphene is the thinnest material (1 atomic layer thick) known to humans, which makes its applications endless. It can be used in simple applications like a conductive additive…
Plant-based proteins must resemble animal-based proteins in appearance, smell, and flavor. Additionally, they must have the same texture as animal-based proteins for humans to consume them. Plant tissues…
The current flexible packaging sector depends on multi-material packaging, which is difficult to recycle. This is particularly true for multi-layer flexible packaging and films that have evolved to…
Generally, brands rely on customer interviews, surveys, and focus groups to identify and understand consumer trends impacting their business. What if there was another layer to supplement and…
Flavor is a key driver for consumer preference and purchase intent. Clean label flavors are no longer a “nice-to-have” but a “must-have” to meet consumers’ growing demand for…
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are widely used to impart resistance to heat, oil, stains, grease, and water in products across industries. However, these substances are known to persist…
Plastic pollution is currently one of most discussed environmental issues worldwide. Two of the main concerns about plastics today are that none of the commonly used plastics are…
Quantum computing (QC) represents the biggest threat to data security in the medium term since it can make attacks against cryptography much more efficient. With QC capabilities having…
Recent bans on colored food additives that are deemed “unsafe” are accelerating the development of natural alternatives to common food colors that are capable of matching brighter hues…
Driven by increasing demand from IoT devices, chipsets for electric vehicles, and smartphones, global semiconductor sales increased 23.5% from November 2020 to November 2021, establishing an industry record…
The importance of lightweighting in A&D can’t be overstated. New manufacturing technologies like 3D printing and novel materials such as aerogels, coupled with innovative design and strategies for…
Generally, plastic materials are classified as thermoplastics and thermosets, according to their chemical composition. From a technological point of view, thermoplastics are easily recycled and reprocessed by conventional…
In the absence of an infrastructure to support FCEVs, BEVs are the more favorable option today. This could change within the next 5 to 10 years as investments in…
The gaming industry is larger than ever, bringing in more revenue than the worldwide box office, music industry, NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL combined. Despite the booming viewership…
The supply chain plays a significant role in the strategic business strategies of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Although known to be the best supply chain models across the…
Quantum computing (QC) is recognized as a game-changing approach that allows complex computations to be performed more quickly and efficiently than classical computing. For the chemical industry, this…
The idea of using saliva as a diagnostic method has existed since 1975. However, it is only the more recent modernization of available techniques, along with the addition…
Blockchain technology simplifies and speeds up processes, reduces risks, and increases transparency and trust between parties. The use of blockchain technology offers a clear impact to the profitability…
Going from a fossil- to renewable-based world requires a major shift in the way we think about every aspect of life. Chemicals in this new world would need…
Increased consumer interest in safe, natural, sustainable and cruelty-free cosmetics and personal care products is causing manufacturers to reassess their supply chains and formulation testing. A smarter alternative…
As governmental A&D organizations publish their funding priorities each year, it’s crucial for commercial A&D companies to know what areas they should focus on so they can meet…
Forward-looking professional sports franchises are increasingly relying on analytics. Our research shows that across multiple sports disciplines and organizations (ranging from professional sports teams to athletic institutions), investments…
Evidence shows COVID-19 has been worsening America’s drug problem. In a CDC survey of US adults, 13% of respondents said in late June 2020 that they had started…
Hydrogen-based energy is the generation of energy that uses hydrogen and hydrogen-rich fuels in fuel cells. This type of energy can be integrated into renewable energy systems and…
Included in this Intelligence Brief: A summary of the subcommittee’s findings Recommendations for food companies Current legislations regarding toxic metals in baby foods Strategies on managing metal contaminants…
Food companies are coming under increasing scrutiny for the levels of toxic and other harmful metals found in end food products reaching consumers. Metals can enter the food…
48-volt infrastructure defines a system used by the automotive and data center industries to deliver more safe power that aims to increase performance and therefore efficiency without the…
Climate change is the biggest existential challenge of our times that can potentially disrupt business as usual scenarios. Climate change related catastrophes cost the US economy $240 billion…
As opposed to conventional or expendable packaging that is usually wasted after their intended single use, returnable or reusable packaging is made with robust materials that can withstand…
Companies can ensure business continuity by keeping easy-to-use COVID-19 test kits on-site. For less than $5000, these kits can be deployed immediately – just like first aid kits…
Unabated broadband growth is fueled by a growing demand for ubiquitous and interactive multimedia services. Technologies such as the IoT, machine-to-machine communication, AI, robotics, and virtual reality are…
Included in this report: What are the drivers and political framework pushing steel manufacturing companies into carbon neutrality? What are some examples of major steel manufacturing players trying…
The global nanocellulose market is valued at USD 297 million and expected to grow to USD 783 million by 2025 at a record CAGR of 21.3%. The drive…
The retail sector has been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic which won’t be ending anytime soon. In order to get the economy safely back on track, it…
Chemical-mechanical planarization (CMP) was originally developed to overcome processing issues in microelectronics manufacturing, such as planarization of interlayer dielectric materials. The technology was then extended to enable the…
COVID-19 has impacted all industries and renewable energy is no exception. The present document aims to picture the scenario for this particular industry. The renewable energy market is…
To date, there have been over 10 million confirmed cases and over 500,000 deaths due to coronavirus disease, COVID-19, worldwide. The contagious disease has caused disruptions to lives…
The natural resources sector has been significantly disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic due to closures and decreased demand. Resuming and continuing operations safely will be essential for this…
The COVID-19 pandemic has very clearly shown that most of the world is lagging in outbreak readiness. Even though there have been reports and warnings in many scientific…
In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, we are seeing an upsurge in novel technologies and measures undertaken by the manufacturers of consumer packaged goods (CPG) to maintain…
As there is no approved treatment for COVID-19, the current standard of treatment has been to manage symptoms. Several existing and new therapies are being investigated for the…
Over the last 5 years, there has been an increase in the number of published research that links high sugar consumption to various diseases of great public health…
Report Highlights: For the modern consumer, the shopping experience is becoming much more than simply acquiring a product — people are looking for a way to connect with…
Report Highlights: International fashion industry network FashionUnited estimates that the total apparel market is worth approximately $3 trillion globally, and adaptive clothing represents approximately 1% of the total…
Report Highlights: Key driving trends: Electrification Infrastructure Improvements Safety and Improved User Experience Renewable Energy Generation The different smart road technologies detailed: With large pushes toward electrification across…
Report Highlights: In previous reports, the PreScouter team focused on extending food and beverage shelf life by making changes to the packaging or including novel additives within the…
Report Highlights: PreScouter identified the following 10 disruptive battery technologies: Each technology is analyzed from both an academic research and commercial development perspective. Conclusions about the state of…
Report Highlights: An interesting push in this area is not only the use of plant- and food-based additives, but also of utilizing components previously thought of as waste….
Report Highlights: PreScouter identified 11 companies that are already offering commercially available solutions for smart packaging, aimed at interaction with the consumer (among other possibilities). These smart packaging…
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