Drones Save Time and Money in Safety Inspections and Insurance Adjusting

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Drones are being used by insurance companies to conduct inspections for underwriting and claims adjusting.  Images recorded by drones can cover far more territory in a short period of time than human adjusters, and they are particularly useful in the aftermath of disasters such as wildfires and hurricanes, when insurers are swamped with claims.  Companies that have adopted the use of drones include State Farm, AIG, Liberty Mutual, Allstate, Travelers, USAA and Nationwide.

Meanwhile, a wide range of uses for drones are emerging in public safety and industrial safety.  Drones are finding specialized uses in police patrols and traffic control, while industrial firms can use drones to monitor the safe operation of pipelines, construction sites, power lines, solar farms and windmill installations.

For everything you need to know about Aerospace, Aircraft, Satellites & Drones companies, see: Plunkett’s Aerospace, Aircraft, Satellites & Drones Industry Almanac 2021
 

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February 2021

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Computers, Hardware & Software Industry Almanac, 2021 edition. Formally Plunkett’s InfoTech industry Almanac, you will find a complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The InfoTech industry is a truly globalized sector. Asia has grown to be one of the top spots worldwide for IT expenditures, research and manufacturing. Computer technology research, the development and manufacture of components and the assembly of completed systems have grown quickly in the labs and manufacturing plants of China, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore and Japan, among other nations. Computer services continue to move offshore quickly, particularly to the tech centers of India. Asian technology brands are very powerful, including Asus, Samsung and Lenovo. Meanwhile, the leading U.S. brands, including Apple and Dell, have most of their equipment manufactured in state-of-the-art factories in Asia.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 500 companies in the Computers, Hardware & Software Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-560-8 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-902-6 (Available Now)
• Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 636

Statistical Tables Provided: 13

Companies Profiled: 468

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Computers, Hardware & Software business including:

1. Introduction to the Computers, Hardware & Software Industry
2. The Coronavirus’ Effect on the Computers, Hardware & Software Industry
3. Hot Fields Within Computers, Hardware & Software Include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things (IoT)
4. Supercomputing Hits 442.0 Petaflops/ IBM’s Watson Expands Commercial Applications for Big Data
5. Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) Point the Way to the Future
6. Growth in Big Data Supported by Expansion of Cloud Computing and Predictive Analytics
7. Wi-Fi Enables Wireless Traffic Growth, Including the Internet of Things (IoT)
8. Global Internet Market Tops 4.9 Billion Users/Ultrafast Broadband Expands, both Fixed and Wireless
9. Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Gains Traction
10. Streaming Apps Take Over TVs
11. Electronic Health Records (EHR) Digitize Patient Data at an Accelerating Pace
12. Many Industry Sectors Seek Consulting and Outsourcing Income, Competing with Pure Consultancies
13. Computer Chips with 7-Nanometer Density/Advanced Chips Are Required to Power the Future of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
14. Breakthroughs Achieved in Quantum Computing
15. Voice and Face Recognition Changes the Wireless World, Enhanced Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
16. Digital Assistants Include Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home/Alexa and Similar Software Power Third-Party Developers
17. Wearable Sensors Track Exercise Data/Apparel and Shoe Manufacturers Adopt Technologies
18. The Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M to Boom, Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI)
19. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
20. IT Consulting/Software Consulting/Computer Operations Consulting
21. Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality and 3-D Games Create Opportunities for the Tech Industry/Immersion Games to Grow
22. Digital Currency, Bitcoin and Blockchain Technologies Advance
23. The Future: Pervasive Computing and Complete Mobility Will Be Standard

Computers, Software, Hardware & Technology Industry Statistics

1. Computers, Hardware & Software Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Internet Access Technologies Compared
3. U.S. InfoTech Industry Quarterly Revenue: 2019-2020
4. Software Publishing Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue, Inventories & Expenses: 2015-2020
5. Internet Publishing & Broadcasting & Web Search Portals: Estimated Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2015-2020
6. Estimated Quarterly U.S. Retail Sales, Total & E-Commerce: 1st Quarter 2011-3rd Quarter 2020
7. Top Ten Suppliers & Destinations of U.S. Computers & Electronic Products: 2014-3rd Quarter 2020
8. Value of Computers & Electronic Products Manufacturers’ Shipments, Inventories & Orders by Industry, U.S.: 2012-October 2020
9. Exports, Imports & Trade Balance of Computers & Electronic Products, U.S.: 2014-3rd Quarter 2020
10. Exports & Imports of Telecommunications Equipment, U.S.: 2014-3rd Quarter 2020
11. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2015-2020
12. Computer Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2015-October 2020
13. InfoTech Employment, U.S.: 2001-October 2020

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Adobe Systems Inc
• Benchmark Electronics Inc
• Activision Blizzard Inc
• Gateway Inc
• Omron Adept Technologies Inc
• TeamViewer AG
• Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
• Rocket Software Inc
• Western Digital Corporation
• Sega Sammy Holdings Inc

Patients’ Genetic Profiles Plummet in Price as DNA Sequencing Technologies Advance

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Scientists now believe that nearly all diseases have at least some genetic component. The understanding of human genetics is hoped to lead to breakthroughs in therapies for many illnesses.  Organizations worldwide are experimenting with personalized drugs that are designed to provide appropriate therapies based on a patient’s personal genetic makeup or their lack of specific genes.

DNA sequencing was first achieved in 2001 at a cost of about $100 million per genome (one patient’s entire genetic makeup).  As of 2019, prices had fallen to between $200 and $1,500, depending upon the extent of the sequence provided.  In addition, some companies offer testing of a small, select group of genes within a patient at very modest prices.  The genome sequencing market is led by Illumina, Inc., a San Diego, California-based company.  Competitors include PierianDX (which acquired Tute Genomics in late 2016), Thermo Fisher Scientific, Complete Genomics and BGI, formerly the Beijing Genomics Institute.

The scientific community’s improving knowledge of genes and the role they play in disease is leading to several different tracks for improved treatment results.  One track is to profile a patient’s genetic makeup for a better understanding of a) which drugs a patient may respond to effectively, and b) whether certain defective genes reside in a patient and are causing a patient’s disease or illness.  Yet another application of genetic profiling is to study how a patient is able to metabolize medication, which could help significantly when deciding upon proper dosage.  Since today’s widely used drugs often produce desired results in only about 50% of patients who receive them, the use of specific medications based on a patient’s genetic profile could greatly boost treatment results while cutting costs.

For everything you need to know about Health Care companies, see: Plunkett’s Health Care Industry  Almanac 2021
 

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The Long-Term Effects of the Coronavirus Will be Challenging to Job Seekers

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As of January 2020, the unemployment rate in America was 3.6%.  However, by March 2020, the Coronavirus changed everything with amazing speed, causing the unemployment rate to soar to about 15%.  Many formerly excellent jobs were permanently lost.  By the end of September 2020, the unemployment rate had dropped to 7.9%.  This was partly the result of people being re-hired or finding new jobs.  Unfortunately, however, it was also the result of millions of people giving up and leaving the workforce, and therefore no longer being counted among those looking for jobs.

It is vital for a job seeker to understand which industries offer the best opportunities, as well as how to best apply for a job online, how to conduct research that will help him or her to shine during an interview and how to create an effective list of prospective employers. A large part of the preparation requires meaningful research into prospective employers and the industries in which they operate. It is also important for job seekers to face the fact that locale has a lot to do with the unemployment rate.  There is wide variance in the unemployment rate from state to state and city to city. 

For everything you need to know about major trends affect job seekers, see: The Almanac of American Employers 2021

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January 26, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry Almanac, 2021 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning will create vast changes in nearly all segments of business and industry over the mid-term. The effect of AI on consumers and households is already in broad evidence, although the people benefitting from such technologies may not be aware of the process or the significance of what’s going on around them. Simply put, AI and machine learning work by finding patterns in data. The larger the pool of data, the more observable the patterns and the better the accuracy and outcomes of the machine learning process. AI spending worldwide was estimated at $37.4 billion for 2019 by analysts at IDC and is expected to grow to $100.1 billion by 2023. This is an estimate on a broad basis that includes spending on software and services.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 375 companies in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-592-9 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-901-9 (Available Now)
• Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 536

Statistical Tables Provided: 11

Companies Profiled: 379

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning business including:

1. Introduction to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry
2. The Coronavirus’ Effect on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry
3. A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the State of the Industry Today
4. The Pros & Cons of Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning
5. Voice and Face Recognition Change the Wireless World, Enhanced Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
6. Wearable Sensors Track Exercise Data/Apparel and Shoe Manufacturers Adopt
   Technologies
7. Smart Cities Utilize Sensors and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Increase Efficiency/The
   Internet of Things (IoT) Boosts Potential
8. The Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M to Boom, Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI)
9. Wireless Information Systems Surge Ahead in Vehicles: Telematics, Intelligent
   Transportation (ITS) and Real Time Traffic Information
10. Self-Driving, Autonomous Cars Receive Massive Investments in Research and Development Worldwide
11. Technology Drives Insurance Efficiencies/Policy Holders Allow Their Habits to Be Tracked
    for Lower Insurance Rates
12. Financial Technology (FinTech) Enables Online Lending, Insurance and Robo Advisors
13. Robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation Revolutionize Supply Chain and
    Logistics Systems
14. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
15. Industrial Robots and Factory Automation Advance Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
16. Service Robots Are Applied in a Variety of Industries
17. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Is Replacing Human Workers
18. The Future of Transportation and Supply Chains: Massive Investments in Infrastructure, Mobility Services and Hyperloop
19. R&D Expands in Chinese Research Parks/Patent Filings Soar
20. Digital Assistants Include Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home/Alexa and Similar Software Power Third-Party Developers
21. Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality and 3-D Games Create Opportunities for the Tech Industry/Immersion Games to Grow
22. Growth in Big Data Supported by Expansion of Cloud Computing and Predictive Analytics
23. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Powers Hedge Fund Investment Strategies
24. Pharmaceutical R&D Improves with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
25. Advanced Chips Are Required to Power the Future of Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Semi-conductor Revenues to Benefit

Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry Statistics

1. Artificial Intelligence Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. U.S. Artificial Intelligence Related Industry Quarterly Revenue: 2019-2020
3. Software Publishing Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue, Inventories & Expenses: 2015-2020
4. Software Publishing Industry, U.S.: Estimated Selected Expenses: 2015-2020
5. Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue & Expenses: 2015-2020
6. Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services Industry, U.S.: Estimated Selected Expenses: 2015-2020
7. Estimated Quarterly U.S. Retail Sales, Total & E-Commerce: 1st Quarter 2011-3rd Quarter 2020
8. Research Funding for Engineering, U.S. National Science Foundation: Fiscal Years 2019-2021
9. Internet Access Technologies Compared
10. Artificial Intelligence Related Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2015-September
    2020
11. Artificial Intelligence Related Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, U.S.: May 2019

Companies Mentioned Include:

• SAP SE
• AB Volvo
• Silicon Laboratories Inc
• China Mobile Limited
• Nintendo Co Ltd
• Orbital Insight
• Rocket Software
• Carbon Black Inc
• Akamai Technologies
• Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co Ltd

Gig Economy and Self-Driving Cars Pose Insurance Challenges and Underwriting Opportunities

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    Transportation industry analysts believe that, over the mid- to long-term, more and more consumers are expected to switch to “mobility services” and will forgo car ownership in favor of ride-hailing services and car sharing services. This has profound implications for the future of the automobile insurance industry. 
    Consequently, insurers are scrambling to devise policy options that cover drivers (or riders, which may include paying passengers) in a wide variety of transportation scenarios.  Insurance coverage for ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft currently rely on different auto polices depending on the circumstances of an accident. The Holy Grail for insurance companies will be the ability to sell more expensive and more comprehensive policies to these drivers for Uber and similar firms. However, Uber and similar drivers are on limited budgets and may be resistant to higher operating costs.
    There are business opportunities for insurance startups that hope to serve the ride-hailing market. Allstate subsidiary Arity is working to analyze staggering amounts of telematics (digital automobile trip records) data on personal driving habits to help develop such insurance options for the future. Zego, for example, brokers third-party liability insurance for food and package couriers working in Britain. In the U.S., Uber offers insurance coverage to a number of its drivers through major insurance companies. French long-distance carpooling provider BlaBlaCar works through insurance industry giant AXA.
    While ride-hailing poses challenges to insurers, self-driving vehicles are even more complicated to insure. Some experts believe that self-driving cars will reduce accidents. This may create significant drops in revenues for insurance underwriters. This will drive insurance industry innovation and force insurance firms to create new types of products aimed at multiple types of consumers:  traditional car owners, makers of self-driving vehicles and the software and other technologies that guide them, ride-hailing firms such as Uber, and individual consumers who want better personal coverage when they are riding in vehicles that they do not own.

For everything you need to know about Automobile companies, see: Plunkett’s Automobile Industry Almanac 2021
 

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January 12, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. announces an important market research and competitive analysis report, Entertainment, Movie, Publishing & Media Industry Almanac, 2021 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The Coronavirus pandemic of 2020 had a devastating effect on parts of the entertainment and media industry—specifically those that require in-person attendance. At the same time, it caused remote, streaming viewing of entertainment and content of all types to soar.

America continues to be the world’s largest media market. Plunkett Research estimates that, broadly measured, total U.S. communications and media spending was $1.9 trillion in 2020. The U.S. entertainment and media industry spans multiple sectors, from America’s 10,900 FM radio stations, to the 1.3 billion movie tickets sold yearly in American theaters.

Key Findings:

• Plunkett Research analyzes the top trends changing the industry, and provides in-depth industry statistics. In addition, this publication profiles the top 400 companies in the Entertainment, Movie, Publishing & Media Industry.

Available Formats:

• Printed Almanac: ISBN 978-1-62831-557-8 (Available Now)
• E-book: ISBN 978-1-62831-900-2 (Available Now)
• Plunkett Research Online (Subscribers)

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and Industry Statistics
• Industry Associations and Professional Societies List
• In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies
• Industry Glossary
• Link to our 5-minute video overview of this industry

Pages: 562

Statistical Tables Provided: 17

Companies Profiled: 393

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $379.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Entertainment, Movie, Publishing & Media business including:

1. Introduction to the Entertainment, Movie, Publishing & Media Industry
2. The Coronavirus’ Effect on the Entertainment, Movie, Publishing & Media Industry
3. Streaming Apps Take Over TVs
4. Online Games Compete with Consoles
5. DVR Market Evolves/Time-Shifting Hurts Advertisers
6. Apple’s iTunes Set the Standard in Digital Music Downloads, but Digital Sales Slow
7. Pandora and Spotify Lead in Streaming Music Via Internet Radio but Face Challenge from Apple Music/SiriusXM Tops 34.3 Million Subscribers
8. New Video Game Console Technologies and Features Boost Sales
9. Cable and Satellite TV Struggle with Cord-Cutting
10. Streaming Apps Services Dominate
11. Telecom Companies, Including AT&T and Verizon, Compete Fiercely Against Cable in the
    TV, Internet and Telephone Market
12. Television Ads Evolve to Face New Challenges, Formats and Online Competitors
13. Movie Attendance Plummeted/Film Studios Release Directly to Streaming Services
14. China and India Expand Film and TV Production Activity
15. Global Internet Market Tops 4.9 Billion Users/Ultrafast Broadband Expands, both Fixed and Wireless
16. Entertainment-Based Retailing, including Power Towns
17. Newspapers and Magazines Rely on Digital Editions and Apps
18. Virtual Worlds Provide Revenue for Games Publishers
19. Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality and 3-D Games Create Opportunities in the Tech Industry/Immersion Games to Grow
20. Global Mobile Apps Revenues Hit $85.5 Billion Yearly
21. Embedded LTE Wi-Fi and Onboard Apps Incorporated by Auto Makers in New Car Infotainment Systems
22. Digital Assistants Include Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home/Alexa and Similar Software Power Third-Party Developers
23. Overview of the Electronic Games Industry
24. The Future of Entertainment, Media and Publishing: Disruption, Portability and Consumer Control

Entertainment, Movie, Publishing & Media Industry Statistics

1. Entertainment, Movie, Publishing & Media Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Estimated U.S. Information & Entertainment Sector Revenues by NAICS Code: 2015-2020
3. Estimated U.S. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation Services Sector Revenues
   by NAICS Code: 2015-2020
4. Personal Consumption Expenditures for Recreation, U.S.: Selected Years, 2012-2019
5. Newspaper Publishers: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2015-2020
6. Periodical Publishers: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2015-2020
7. Book Publishers: Estimated Sources of Revenue, Inventories & Expenses, U.S.: 2015-2020
8. Motion Picture & Video Industries: Estimated Sources of Revenue, U.S.: 2015-2020
9. Sound Recording Industries: Estimated Sources of Revenue, U.S.: 2015-2020
10. Radio Networks & Radio Stations: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.:
    2015-2020
11. Television Broadcasting: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2015-2020
12. Cable & Other Subscription Programming: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2015-2020
13. Internet Publishing & Broadcasting & Web Search Portals: Estimated Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2015-2020
14. Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2015-2020
15. Estimated Export Revenue for Information Sector Firms, U.S.: 2015-2019
16. Employment & Earnings in Selected Entertainment & Media Occupations, U.S.: May 2019
17. Employment in Selected Information & Entertainment Industries, U.S.: 2015-September 2020

Companies Mentioned Include:

• American Greetings Corporation LLC
• Disney Media Networks
• Caesars Entertainment Corporation
• Live Nation Entertainment Inc
• Sirius XM Holdings Inc
• Activision Blizzard Inc
• Dolby Laboratories Inc
• Kerzner International Limited
• Netflix Inc
• SoundCloud Limited
• Pro Publica Inc

New Aircraft Designs Offer Greater Passenger Comfort/More Efficient Engines

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An important selling point in new passenger aircraft, whether built by Airbus or Boeing, is comfort.  Changes in seat configuration, window size and cabin climate are all key elements when buying new planes.  However, the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020 will negatively impact the sale of new aircraft for years to come.

At Boeing, for example, the new 787 Dreamliner offers a new, patented eight-seats-across configuration in economy class. Boeing and Airbus both have improved in-flight cabin humidity levels.  Airbus’ new A350 XWB has the ability to achieve 20% humidity while the Dreamliner offers 15%.  Windows on new aircraft models are significantly larger, as much as 65% bigger than those on older planes.  Meanwhile, increased entertainment and relaxation features will be featured in new aircraft at many airlines. 

Aircraft propulsion systems are also undergoing significant improvements. The next generation of jet engines will soon be commercialized, as the global airline industry has set high goals for fuel consumption reduction. Pratt & Whitney has designed an engine called PurePower PW 1000G that promises double-digit reductions in fuel use and emissions. Franco-American joint venture CFM International is working on a revolutionary design, an “open rotor” concept—something like the open propellers on non-jets, with exceptional weight savings and efficiency.

For everything you need to know about Airline, Hotel & Travel companies, see: 
Plunkett’s Airline, Hotel & Travel Industry Almanac 2021

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Fast Track Drugs Come to Market in the U.S. with FDA Cooperation

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Despite exponential advances in biopharmaceutical knowledge and technology, biotech companies enduring the task of getting new drugs to market continue to face long timeframes, daunting costs and immense risks.  Meanwhile, the patent expiration clock is ticking—soon enough, manufacturers of generic alternatives steal market share from the firms that invested all that time and money in the development of the original drug.

The FDA is attempting to help the drug industry bring the most vital drugs to market in shorter time with programs that include:  Fast Track, Priority Review, Breakthrough Therapy Designation and Accelerated Approval.  The benefits of Fast Track include scheduled meetings to seek FDA input into development as well as the option of submitting a New Drug Application in sections rather than submitting all components at once.  The Fast Track designation is intended for drugs that address an unmet medical need. Breakthrough therapies show early clinical evidence of very important improvements over currently available drugs. Generally, Fast Track approval is reserved for diseases that are life-threatening and have no current therapies, such as rare forms of cancer.  However, new policies are setting the stage for accelerated approval of drugs for less deadly but more pervasive conditions such as diabetes and obesity.

For everything you need to know about Biotech, Pharmaceuticals & Genetics companies, see:
Plunkett’s Biotech, Pharmaceuticals & Genetics Almanac 2021

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