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There are three common industrial waste heat management options: recycling within the same heating system; recovery of the waste heat to be used in other systems within the same plant; and converting the waste heat to power. 'Innovations in Industrial Waste Heat Management', an analysis from Frost & Sullivan, reveals that of the three processes, converting waste heat to power will be the most preferred option in the future.

The ability to provide higher energy efficiency and precise motion control are fuelling the uptake of electric drives in European discrete industries. Energy efficiency regulations and rising electricity prices too are encouraging end users to deploy electric drives in drive systems. Further, manufacturers stand to benefit from modular electric drives, which can be modified to include servo mechanisms based on requirements.

Rapid industrial development in high-growth regions such as Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria, Turkey as well as Brazil, Russia, India and China is driving the industrial bearings and couplings market. The magnitude of the existing global installed base will strengthen the need for replacement and upgrades, adding to market demand. This push from developing economies is important as the market is technologically mature and seeing restricted growth in developed economies. This is particularly so in Europe and North America owing to financial instability and reduced capital expenditure across end-user industries.

Process mixing is essential in the manufacture of various products in a large number of process industries. Since mixing requires the right amount of technique and technology to achieve its ultimate goal of a homogenous mixture, choosing the right equipment is crucial. As industrial growth intensifies in Europe, rising investments in the food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries will bolster the process mixing equipment market in the region. New application areas such as bioreactors, fine chemistry, and vaccine manufacturing will give a further boost to the market.

According to recent analysis from Frost & Sullivan, the industrial valves and actuators market earned revenues of $19.51bn in 2013 and is estimated to reach $25.95bn in 2018. 'Strategic Analysis of the Global Industrial Valves and Actuators Market' covers the oil and gas, power generation, chemical processing, mining and metallurgy, and water and wastewater end-user industries.

Recent analysis from Frost & Sullivan, 'Analysis of the Global Gearboxes and Gear Motors Market', has revealed that the market earned revenues of $12.80bn in 2013 and is estimated to reach $15.67bn in 2017. This increased demand is caused in part by growing emphasis on energy efficiency and the investments expected in wind energy.

Frost & Sullivan has released a new analysis: 'Strategic Analysis of Global Belt Drives and Chain Drives Market'. This report finds that the market earned revenues of $8.80bn (USD) in 2013 and estimates this to reach $10.57bn (USD) in 2018. The belt drives segment covers belts and pulleys, while the chain drives segment covers chains and sprockets.