Friday, May 6, 2022

Latest Regulatory Trends Impacting the 3D Food Printing Market

According to a research report "3D Food Printing Market by Vertical (Government, Commercial, and Residential), Technique (Extrusion based printing, Selective laser sintering, Binder jetting and Inkjet printing), Ingredient and Geography - Global Forecast to 2027" published by MarketsandMarkets, the 3D food printing market is estimated to account for nearly USD 201 million in 2022 and is projected to reach a value of nearly USD 1,941 million by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 57.3% from 2022. Large-scale manufacturing of food in commercial kitchens has exacerbated the problem of food waste. 3D food printing is a distinguished approach to reducing waste throughout consumption by utilizing food products such as meat off-cuts, leftover fruits and vegetables, and seafood by-products. Thus, with increasing awareness among consumers about food wastage and environmental issues, more consumers and food suppliers are anticipated to adopt 3D food printers. This is projected to drive the 3D food printing market.



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By ingredient type, the carbohydrate segment is estimated to account for the largest share in the 3D food printing market in 2022.

On the basis of ingredient type, the carbohydrate segment is estimated to dominate the 3D food printing market in 2022. Carbohydrate is the most widely used ingredient type used in 3D food printing because of the gelatinization property of carbohydrates. Increasing demand of carbohydrate-based food such as bakery products, confectionaries, driving the demand of carbohydrate type.

By vertical, commercial segment is projected to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period in the 3D food printing market

During the forecast period, the commercial segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR in the bakery processing equipment market, in terms of value. Most of the companies working toward the development of the 3D food printers are focusing on the commercial vertical. 3D food printers are more popularly used as chocolate, candy, and bread printing machines as the ingredients required to make these products are easily available. However, the companies such as Nestlé (Switzerland), Barilla (Italy), and Modern Meadow are also working to develop ingredients for other foods, including meat.

Extrusion based printing sub-segment is estimated to account for the largest market share and the fastest growth in the global 3D food printing market

Extrusion technology pushes materials into holes at high temperatures and pressures, one layer at a time, and stacks them. Naturally soft materials include puree, jelly, frosting, cheese, and mashed potatoes. Extrusion-based 3Dfood printing is one of the most extensively used and adopted processes among the available options. It is the most affordable 3D printing technology, and because of its low cost, it is also the most popular among small enterprises and households. Thus, their usage is rising rapidly in the 3D food printing sector.

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The North American market is estimated to dominate the 3D food printing market in 2022

The North America is estimated to account for the largest market share in the 3D food printing market in 2022. The presence and growth of the companies offering the 3D food printing technology in this region are boosting the market in this region. This region is projected to be the largest market during the forecast period.

The US is known as one of the early adopters of the new technologies in the world. The busy and fast-moving life of common people makes it hard for them to get the proper nutritious diet. The 3D food printing technology could provide an option to have customized nutritious food. Also, the US government spends the highest amount of budget on healthcare, and the benefits of 3D food printers to provide food rich in specific nutrients and with the ease of chewing and swallowing would provide a suitable option for feeding the aged patients.

This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of the leading companies in the 3D food printing market. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as 3D systems (US), TNO (Netherlands), NATURAL MACHINES (Spain), Choc edge (UK), Systems & Materials Research Corporation (US), byFlow B.V. (Netherlands), beehex (US), CandyFab (US), ZMORPH S.A (Poland) and Wiiboox (China).

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Upcoming Growth Trends in the Liquid Fertilizers Market

The report " Liquid Fertilizers Market by Type (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Micronutrients), Mode of Application (Soil, Foliar, and Fertigation), Major Compounds (CAN, UAN, MAP, DAP, and Potassium Nitrate), Crop Type, and Region - Global Forecast To 2025", The global liquid fertilizers market size is estimated to be valued at USD 2.4 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach a value of USD 3.0 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 4.4% during the forecast period. Factors such as the rise in demand for high-efficiency fertilizers and an increase in crop varieties are projected to drive the growth of the liquid fertilizers market.



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Driver: Growth in demand for enhanced high-efficiency fertilizers

Enhanced, efficient application of liquid fertilizers ensures that crops and plants receive nutrients in an amount that is required at the right time and at the right place, with minimum wastage. Enhanced efficiency fertilizers (EEF) are growing substantially in the agriculture industry in various fields such as cereals and industrial crops, as a result of the emergence of new urease inhibitors and inexpensive polymer coating technologies. Such application of enhanced efficiency fertilizers also helps in reducing the negative impact of nutrients by way of leaching into water reservoirs.

Restraint: High handling costs

One of the major restraints in the growth of the liquid fertilizers market is the high storage cost of liquid fertilizers, along with the high cost of installation. Liquid fertilizers are water-soluble. The cost of mixing the nutrients in the water is high, and so is the cost of transportation, as fertilizers in the liquid form require distinctive handling and storage facilities. This is hindering the growth of the market around the globe, especially in regions such as Africa and the Middle East due to the lack of awareness about the application of liquid fertilizers.

By major compounds, the calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) segment to be the fastest-growing segment in the market during the forecast period.

Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) is the most widely used nitrogen fertilizer due to its relatively high nutrient content and physical properties, such as high solubility, which helps in quickly dissolving into the soil. It contains calcium and magnesium, which help in improving the efficiency of absorbing nitrogen by the roots and reduce nitrogen losses, making the fertilization more profitable; this also protects subsoil waters against pollution by nitrogen compounds. CAN is used more in the case of acidic soils as it does not further acidify the soil. It is majorly used for wheat, barley, fruits, and vegetables. Increasing adoption of drip and sprinkler irrigation is projected to increase the demand for CAN fertilizers during the forecast period.

By mode of application, the fertigation segment is projected to be the fastest-growing segment in the liquid fertilizers market during the forecast period.

Fertigation is an agricultural technique, which includes water and fertilizer application through irrigation. This process provides an opportunity to maximize the yield and minimize environmental pollution. Moreover, through fertigation, a farmer can uniformly apply nutrients throughout the field, whenever required. This market is projected to grow due to the adoption of efficient irrigation systems globally.

The advantage of fertigation is that it requires less labor, time, energy, and water. This mode of application is gaining importance due to its reliability and efficacy. However, to get the desired results using this method, proper knowledge of the system and efficient management are required. Fertigation is used in fields of row crops, horticultural crops, fruit crops, vegetable crops, and ornamental & flowering crops. There has been a shift in farming practices toward holistic approaches that include both fertilizer and water application techniques, which is a key factor that is projected to drive the growth of this market in the next five years, particularly in North America and Europe.

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South America is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

The market for liquid fertilizers in the South America region is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2020 to 2025. According to FAOSTAT, Brazil is the largest producer of agricultural products due to the availability of abundant land and rural labor force, followed by Argentina. The growth in South America is majorly attributed to by the increase in the adoption of agrochemicals and advancements in farming techniques in Brazil and Argentina with distribution channels established by global agrochemical players. Due to these factors, the market in the South America region is projected to record the highest growth from 2020 to 2025.

This report includes a study on the marketing and development strategies, along with a study on the product portfolios of the leading companies operating in the liquid fertilizers market. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as Nutrien, Ltd. (Canada), Yara International ASA (Norway), Israel Chemical Ltd. (Israel), K+S Aktiengesellschaft (Germany), Sociedad QuĂ­mica y Minera de Chile (SQM) (Chile), The Mosaic Company (US), EuroChem Group (Switzerland), CF Industries Holdings, Inc.(US), OCP Group (Morocco), OCI Nitrogen (Netherlands), Wilbur-Ellis (US), Compass Minerals (US), Kugler (US), Haifa Group (Israel), COMPO Expert GmbH (Germany), AgroLiquid (US), Plant Food Company, Inc. (US), Foxfarm Soil and Fertilizer Company (California), Agro Bio Chemicals (India), Agzon Agro (India), BrandT (US), Nufarm (Australia), Plant Fuel Nutrients, LLC (US), Nutri-tech solutions (Australia) and Valagro SPA (Italy).

Latest Regulatory Trends Impacting the Rodenticides Market

The global rodenticides market size is estimated to account for a value of USD 4.9 billion in 2020 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.0% from 2020, to reach a value of USD 6.6 billion by 2026. The impact of climate change on rodent proliferation alongside the increasing damage by an infestation of rodents are some of the factors driving the growth in the market.



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Driver: Impact of climatic changes on rodent proliferation

The changing climatic conditions are of significant importance in the market, as global warming leads to the change in the population dynamics of rodents and their ecosystems, as rodents breed prominently more in warmer climates. The proliferation of rodent population is related to climatic changes, which is a major international public health concern. Hantavirus infection is increasingly sensitive to climatic conditions. Rodent population responds more rapidly to favourable weather conditions, such as heavy rainfall, which could directly or indirectly proliferate rodent-borne pathogens, such as spirosis, a zoonotic bacterial disease, with an unknown, but probably high human and veterinary prevalence.

Opportunity: Increase in demand for rodent pest control services from the hospitality and tourism sectors

The entertainment sector, warehouses, construction companies, foodservice segment, pharmaceutical companies, and the hospitality sector play an important role in encouraging the demand for pest control products & services, particularly for rodents. The economic losses due to the damages caused by pests, such as rodents, affect the tourism industry. The growth of the hospitality and entertainment sectors in urban areas due to the high purchasing power among consumers has driven the demand for rodent control products.

By end-use sector, residential segment is projected to dominate the rodenticides market.

With the rapid urbanization, increase in disposable income, and the rise in awareness about epidemics from rodent attacks, residential holders have been increasingly adopting chemical agents besides mechanical control methods. Thus, the growth potential in residential holdings is projected to remain higher than the other end uses.

Pellet, by mode of application is estimated to hold the largest share in the rodenticides market, in terms of value, in 2020

Pellets offer effective control against commensal rodents and are resistant to various environmental conditions, which makes them suitable for outdoor use.  With the increase in urbanization and displacement of rats in city areas, the pellets mode of application is widely used in residential buildings, as they can easily be used with baits.

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North America to be the largest market for rodenticides during the forecast period.

High rodent population densities result in increased cases of rodent-borne disease (for instance, Hantavirus) transmission to humans. According to the CDC, the density of rodents that can cause Hantavirus is high in the US states, including Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Due to these factors, there are plans to eradicate the growing rodent population in North American countries, and hence contributing to the high consumption of rodenticides.

Key Market Players:

Some of the major players operating in the rodenticides market include Bayer AG (Germany),  Syngenta  AG (Switzerland), BASF SE (Germany), Rentokil Initial Plc (UK), JT Eaton (US), UPL Limited (India), Anticimex (Sweden), The Terminix International Company (US), Liphatech Inc (US), Neogen Corporation (US),  PelGar International (UK), Bell Laboratories Inc (US), Ecolab Inc (US), Rollins Inc (US), Abell Pest Control (Canada), Futura Germany (Germany), SenesTech Inc (US), and Impex Europa S.L (Spain).


Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Latest Regulatory Trends Impacting the Food & Beverage Metal Cans Market

The report "Food & Beverage Metal Cans Market by Material (Aluminum and Steel), Type (2-Piece and 3-Piece), Degree of Internal Pressure (Pressurized Cans and Vacuum Cans), Application (Food and Beverages), and Region - Global Forecast to 2025" According to MarketsandMarkets, the food & beverage metal cans market is estimated to be valued at USD 27.6 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 37.0 billion by 2025, recording a CAGR of 6.1%. The rapid growth in awareness toward environmental sustainability and recyclable properties of metal cans are the driving factors for the food & beverage metal cans market.





The aluminum segment is projected to witness significant growth during the forecast period

Based on material, the food & beverage metal cans market is segmented into aluminum and steel. The aluminum segment is projected to witness significant growth during the forecast period. Aluminum is majorly used as a raw material for manufacturing of metal cans. It is a very cost-effective raw material used in the food & beverage industry and can customize packages with colors, 3D prints, and embossing. Its lightweight, impermeable, and high flexibility properties make it ideal for packaging; the segment accounted to have a significant share in the food & beverage metal cans market.

The 2-piece cans segment is accounted to have the major share in the food & beverage metal cans market during the forecast period

Based on type, the food & beverage metal cans market is segmented into 2-piece cans and 3-piece cans. The 2-piece cans are estimated to account for the larger share for food & beverage metal cans market, because of its high usage in the beverage industry. The 2-piece cans are suitable for packaging of carbonated and non-carbonated beverages such as beer, wine, sports drinks, and fruit juices. Moreover, 2-piece food cans are lightweight and are available with a stackable feature as a result of which they can be placed on top of each other for neat stacking on the shelf, thus saving shelf space. Thus, the demand for 2-piece cans is high in the food & beverage metal cans market.


The Asia Pacific region is projected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period

The Asia Pacific food & beverage metal cans market is projected to have higher growth potential in the coming years. A large consumer market and increasing disposable income in India and China are driving the growth of the demand for high-quality metal packaging. Also, China is the hub for the manufacture of metal cans and has sufficient manufacturing plants to meet the demand for food & beverage metal packaging. Moreover, rapid urbanization in countries such as India and China are expected to result in high growth of the food & beverage metal cans market in Southeast Asia during the forecast period.

This report includes a study on the marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of the leading companies. It consists of the profiles of leading companies such as Crown Holdings, Inc (US), Ball Corporation (US), Silgan Holdings Inc. (US), Ardagh Group (Luxembourg), CAN-PACK S.A. (Poland), Kian Joo Group (Malaysia), CPMC Holdings Limited (China), Huber Packaging Group GmbH (Germany), CCL Industries (US), Toyo Seikan Group Holdings Ltd (Japan), Universal Can Corporation (Japan), Independent Can Company (US), Mauser Packaging Solution LLC (Germany), Visy (Australia), Lageen Food Packaging (Israel), Massilly Holding S.A.S (France), P. Wilkinson Containers Ltd. (UK), Unimpack (Netherlands), MĂĽller und Bauer GmbH (Germany), and Allied Cans (Canada).

Technical Enzymes Market Will Hit Big Revenues In Future

The report "Technical Enzymes Market by Type (Amylases, Cellulases, Proteases, and Lipases), Industry (Biofuel, Starch, Textiles & Leather, and Paper & Pulp), Source (Microorganism, Plant, and Animal), Form (Liquid and Dry), and Region - Global Forecast to 2026", is projected to grow from USD 1.1 billion in 2019 to USD 1.5 billion by 2026, recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0% during the forecast period. The major factors driving the growth of the technical enzymes market include an increase in demand for biofuel in developing countries and advancements in R&D activities for technical enzymes.



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The biofuel industry is projected to be the fastest-growing in the technical enzymes market during the forecast period.

The biofuel industry has witnessed increased usage of technical enzymes. Consumer inclination toward an alternative to gasoline for the reduction in harmful auto & industrial emissions has augmented the usage of biofuels in many developed countries. Enzymes are safer substitutes for MTBE (methyl tert-butyl ether), as MTBE is a blending component to oxygenate gasoline and hazardous to human health.

The microorganism source is projected to account for the largest share in the technical enzymes market during the forecast period.

Microorganisms are the primary source of technical enzymes, as they are cultured in large quantities in a short period, and genetic manipulations can be done on bacterial cells to enhance the enzyme production for usage in various industries such as biofuel, pulp & paper, textile & leather, and starch processing. Additionally, the microbial enzymes are preferred by the manufacturers due to their active and stable nature as compared to enzymes from plants and animals.

The liquid form is projected to account for a larger share in the technical enzymes market during the forecast period.

The liquid form of enzymes is widely used in the biofuel and textile & leather industries, due to better blending properties with the resources used for the production of biofuels. In biofuel, the liquid enzymes augment the supply of liquid fuel; whereas, in textiles, it offers the potential to completely replace the use of other chemicals in textile preparation processes. The enzymatic degreasing process replaces the solvent-based process followed by the leather manufacturers. Since the liquid enzymes interfere less with the skin structure, the enzymatic process also results in a product with improved quality. Due to these factors, the liquid form is projected to dominate the market during the forecast period.

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The Asia Pacific region is projected to be the fastest-growing market for technical enzymes during the forecast period.

The Asia Pacific region projected to grow at the highest CAGR between 2019 and 2026. The increasing demand for technical enzymes in starch and textile & leather industries is projected to create lucrative growth opportunities for manufacturers in the market in the Asia Pacific region. This dominance is majorly due to the change in technological innovations in machinery, synthetic fibers, logistics, and globalization of business. Furthermore, the shift of industrial operations such as textile & leather production from developed nations in North America and Western Europe into the Asia Pacific region over the past decade has boosted the market for technical enzymes.

Key vendors in the global technical enzymes market include BASF (Germany), DuPont (US), Associated British Foods (UK), Novozymes (Denmark), DSM (Netherlands), Dyadic International (US), Advanced Enzymes Technologies (India), Maps Enzymes (India), Epygen Labs (India), Megazyme (Ireland), Aumgene Biosciences (India), Enzymatic Deinking Technologies (US), Tex Biosciences (India), Denykem (UK), MetGen (Finland), and Creative Enzymes (US). These players have broad industry coverage and high operational and financial strength.

 

Monday, May 2, 2022

Crop Protection Chemicals Market Growth by Emerging Trends, Analysis, & Forecast

The report "Crop Protection Chemicals Market by Type (Herbicides, Insecticides, Fungicides & Bactericides), Origin (Synthetic, Biopesticides), Form (Liquid, Solid), Mode of Application (Foliar, Seed Treatment, Soil Treatment), Crop Type and Region - Global Forecast to 2025" The global Crop protection chemicals size is estimated to be valued USD 63.7 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach a value of USD 74.1 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 3.1% during the forecast period. The growth of this market is attributed to an increasing need for food security of the growing population.



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 Driver: Increase in need for food security owing to the rise in population

According to the International Food Policy Research Institute, almost 690 million people went hungry around the world in 2019, an increase of 10 million over 2018, and the COVID-19 pandemic could push an additional 83 milllion-132 million into chronic hunger in 2020, according to the 2020 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report, released July 13. The report provides the latest authoritative estimates on global hunger, malnutrition, and food insecurity.

State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2020 projects that 841.4 million people will be hungry globally by 2030 if these trends continue, and the world will not achieve its 2025 and 2030 targets of defeating malnutrition. According to the FAO Chief Economist, attributed these alarming findings to the unaffordability of healthy diets, noting that globally, 3 billion people lack the means and access to good nutrition. In order to transform food systems to reduce these costs, policy makers must look at both supply and demand. Policies should enhance the efficiencies of the food supply chain and subsidize production of nutritious foods; at the same time, expanding social safety nets and policies that encourage behavioral change can promote healthier diets.

Opportunity: Rapid growth in the biopesticides market and organic agriculture

Biopesticides are pesticides produced naturally, with minimum usage of chemicals. Since growing environmental considerations and the pollution potential and health hazards from many conventional pesticides are on an increase, the demand for biopesticides has been rising steadily in all parts of the world. Biopesticides are growing in popularity, due to their less or non-toxic nature as compared to synthetic pesticides. Moreover, biopesticides provide more targeted activity to desired pests, unlike conventional pesticides that often affect a broad spectrum of insects, birds, and mammalian species. Further, biopesticides can be very effective in small quantities, offering lower exposure and are quickly decomposable; they leave virtually no harmful residue after application.

The synthetic segment dominated the market for Crop protection chemicals by source.

Synthetic crop protection chemicals are manufactured in laboratories and are mixtures of chemicals that intend to avert, kill, repel, or destroy any pests. Synthetic crop protection chemicals are perceived to be toxic and dangerous if proper chemicals are not used. However, since the past 60 years, various innovative synthetic crop protection chemicals have been developed which are less toxic and more effective on crops. Due to innovative product development by the leading crop protection chemical manufacturing companies such as BASF SE (Germany), various new and more pest-specific synthetic crop protection chemicals are being developed, which cause less damage to the environment.

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Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing market during the forecast period in the global Crop protection chemicals

The key markets in the Asia Pacific region include China, India, Japan, and the Rest of Asia Pacific. The Asia-Pacific, a region where agricultural systems and technologies vary from one country to another, consists of about 40%, that is, 600 million hectares of the global crop area. Rice cultivation and the predominance of small-scale manufacturers are widely seen across all the countries of the Asia-Pacific region. 

The increasing awareness about pesticides and continuous technological advancements are factors contributing to the growth of this market. In addition to this, the growing demand for crops and rising cultivation in the countries of Asia-Pacific have forced agribusiness companies to expand their supplier and manufacturing base in the region.

Food Robotics Market Will Hit Big Revenues In Future

 According to MarketsandMarkets, The global food robotics market size is estimated to be valued at USD 1.9 billion in 2020 and projected to reach USD 4.0 billion by 2026, recording a CAGR of 13.1% during the forecast period. The demand for food robotics is increasing significantly owing to surging demand for food with increasing population and increasing demand for enhanced productivity in food processing. Additionally, increasing investments in automation in the food industry is projected to provide growth opportunities for the food robotics market.



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Opportunities: Increasing functionality of robots

Traditionally, the functionality and use of robots was limited to heavy payload in transportation equipment manufacturing. However, with the increasing functionality of robots more industries, such as the food processing industry are adopting automation with mainly low payload robots. Sections such as dairy and bakery in the food & beverage industry are minimizing human contact in the production process in order to comply with health authority standards. There is an opportunity for the food robotics market to grow with the increase in functionality of robots to include packaging, repackaging, and palletizing.

Challenges: High installation cost of robotic system

Most food manufacturers are reluctant to adopt automated processes due to the installation cost over and above the price of the robot. The added cost to turn the individual robots into a comprehensive robotic system, peripheral equipment such as safety barriers, sensors, programmable logic controllers (PLC), human machine interface (HMI), and safety systems is a challenge for market growth. Additionally there are engineering costs for programming, installation, and commissioning. These additional costs pose a challenge for the growth of the food robotics market. Small- and medium-scale manufacturers are reluctant to incur high initial costs of installation as it could extend the period to achieve the break-even point.

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The European region dominates the food robotics market with the largest share in 2020.

The European food robotics market is driven by high investment in research & development with regard to technology, along with the rise in demand for packed, ready-to-cook, and high-quality food products. The European Robotics Association started monitoring in European Union activities, policies, and funding in the new robot technology to strengthen the international market for food & beverage manufacturing, which is likely to impact the adoption of food robotics positively.

This report includes a study on the marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of leading companies. It consists of profiles of leading companies, including ABB Group (Switzerland), KUKA AG (Germany), Fanuc Corporation (Japan), Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. (Japan), Rockwell Automation Inc. (U.S.), Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Japan), Yasakawa Electric Corporation (Japan), Denso Corporation (Japan), Nachi-Fujikoshi Corporation (Japan), OMRON Corporation (Japan), Universal Robots A/S (Denmark), Staubli International AG (Switzerland), Bastian Solutions LLC (U.S.), Schunk GmbH (Germany), Asic Robotics AG (Switzerland), Mayekawa Mfg. Co. Ltd. (Japan), Apex Automation & Robotics (Australia), Aurotek Corporation (Taiwan), Ellison Technologies Inc. (U.S.), Fuji Robotics (Japan), and Moley Robotics (U.K.).