Noida, June 10, 2025 – The global animal feed market is positioned for steady growth, with market size expected to expand from US$478.881 billion in 2025 to US$559.557 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.18%, according to a comprehensive market analysis by KSI published in June 2025.
The market’s robust growth trajectory is underpinned by several key factors, with rising global meat consumption serving as the primary catalyst for increased demand for high-quality animal feed. The sector’s expansion reflects the industry’s adaptation to evolving food security challenges and the growing need for nutritious livestock feed to support expanding animal protein production worldwide.
Soy-Based Feed Maintains Market Dominance
Soy-based feed continues to dominate the global animal feed market, with soy accounting for 85% of total soy cultivation being consumed by the animal feed industry to produce protein-rich feed. This dominance is attributed to soy’s high protein content, with soy meal containing 44% crude protein, making it the most common protein source for pigs, poultry, and dairy cattle globally.
The strategic importance of soy-based feed was further highlighted by recent industry developments, including Continental Refining Company’s announcement in April 2024 of significant operational improvements in Somerset, Kentucky. The facility’s enhanced operations can process 430 tonnes of soybeans daily into 335 tonnes of high-protein soybean meal, 68 tonnes of soybean oil, and 21 tonnes of loose hulls, all essential components for livestock and poultry feed production.
Regional Market Leadership and Export Growth
North America continues to demonstrate strong market leadership, with the region projected to maintain its dominant position throughout the forecast period. The United States has emerged as a significant player in global animal feed exports, with American Feed Industry Association data indicating that U.S. animal food exports reached USD 13.4 billion in 2023, representing 19.8 million metric tons—more than double the USD 7.5 billion and 9 million metric tons recorded in 2022.
The Asia-Pacific region is also showing remarkable momentum, with India demonstrating strong export performance. According to the Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), India exported approximately 796,462.12 metric tons of prepared animal feed in the 2022-2023 period, generating revenues of around USD 445.60 million, with key destinations including Bangladesh, Nepal, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and France.
Technological Innovation and Industry Developments
The industry is experiencing significant technological advancement, with recent developments highlighting the sector’s commitment to innovation and efficiency. In November 2024, TrinamiX GmbH and Eurofins Agro Testing announced a strategic partnership at EuroTier 2024, enabling farmers to analyze forage samples directly on-farm using handheld devices, thereby improving animal health, increasing farm productivity, and reducing environmental impact.
IFF’s Danisco Animal Nutrition & Health division received EU regulatory approval in June 2024 for two innovative chicken feed products: Axtra® XAP, a multi-enzyme mix, and Syncra® AVI, an enzyme-probiotic complex. These products are designed to meet modern chicken production demands and deliver measurable performance improvements.
Global Feed Production Trends
Recent industry data from Alltech’s 2025 Agri-Food Outlook reveals that global feed production increased by 1.2% in 2024 to 1.396 billion metric tons, demonstrating the industry’s resilience despite challenges including highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and climate fluctuations. The growth represents a rebound from a stagnant 2023, indicating renewed strength in the global animal feed sector.
Government Support and R&D Investments Drive Growth
Increasing government initiatives and research and development activities are serving as key growth drivers for the animal feed market. In August 2024, feed and fodder processing activities were opened to startups and private enterprises under the Indian National Livestock Mission Scheme, with applicants receiving a 50% capital subsidy up to Rs. 50.00 lakh to build feed and fodder infrastructure.
These government support measures, combined with investments in alternative feed sources and environmental impact reduction initiatives, are expected to promote animal welfare through improved living conditions while increasing demand for high-quality, nutritious feed.
Market Segmentation and Key Players
The animal feed market is segmented by type into fodder & forage and compound feed, with livestock categories including pork, aquatic animals, cattle, poultry, and others. Raw material segmentation encompasses soy, corn, rendered meal, and other essential components.
Major market players driving industry growth include Alltech, Cargill Incorporated, Nutreco N.V., Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL, and BRF S.A., among others. These companies are investing in technological innovation, strategic partnerships, and capacity expansion to meet growing global demand.
Future Outlook and Market Drivers
The projected 3.18% CAGR growth through 2030 is supported by several key market drivers, including the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2021-2030 projection that global meat production per capita will increase by 0.3% annually to 35.4kg by 2030. The bulk of meat production growth is expected in developing regions, which will account for 80% of additional output.
Specifically, beef consumption is anticipated to grow to 76 million tonnes over the next decade, constituting approximately 16% of the total rise in meat consumption, while global pig meat consumption is projected to grow to 127 million tonnes, accounting for 28% of the overall increase in meat consumption.
Report Coverage:
Report Metric
Details
Growth Rate
CAGR of 3.18%
Study Period
2020 to 2030
Historical Data
2020 to 2023
Base Year
2024
Forecast Period
2025 – 2030
Forecast Unit (Value)
USD Billion
Segmentation
Type, Livestock, Raw Materials, Geography
Geographical Segmentation
North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific
Companies Covered
Alltech, Cargill, Incorporated, Uno Feeds, Nutreco N.V., BRF S.A.
Customization Scope
Free report customization with purchase
About Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence (KSI)
This market analysis is based on comprehensive research by Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence (KSI), published in June 2025, covering 145 pages of detailed market analysis with data from 142 countries and more than 28,000 feed mills globally.
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As per Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence (KSI) latest report, the contact lenses market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.69% to reach a market size of US$18.537 billion by 2030 from US$13.408 billion in 2025.
The increase in the occurrence of eye diseases also contributes to this demand since the majority of the population aging also suffers from eye diseases. The fast-growing opportunities from an increase in demand for cosmetic and colored lenses, purchased increasingly for beauty reasons, significantly influence the market growth of contact lenses. Also, individuals live more dynamic lifestyles, and hence they like wearing contact lenses rather than glasses; this is largely for sports people and individuals who play sports regularly.
In addition, contact lenses provide consumers with attributes, like expanded use without the limitations of frames and increased mobility, as a superior choice to glasses. Additionally, energetic people have been more willing to adopt contact lenses as a proper substitute for their lifestyle. The trend is further driven by incessant innovation by the market players, with the launch of new products promising to increase demand in the industry.
The global contact lenses market includes a wide range of types, including soft, rigid gas permeable, hybrid, and others. By design, the market is segmented into spherical, toric, multifocal, and others. The market is further segmented based on life, which includes daily disposable, monthly, 6-month, and yearly. Meanwhile, by application is segmented into corrective, therapeutic, cosmetic, and others. By distribution channel, the contact lenses market is segmented into online and offline.
The spherical design segment led the market in 2023, capturing the largest and dominant market due to its broad scope. This is due to the naturally wide range and versatility of spherical forms, which are used across a broad spectrum of industries and product categories.
The corrective segment commands the largest market share of the global contact lenses industry. This dominance is due to the underlying function of contact lenses, which mainly includes vision correction for vision problems like myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia. Given that a large portion of the world’s population suffers from these vision problems, the need for corrective lenses such as spherical, toric, and multifocal shapes remains always high, entrenching this segment as the top contributor to the overall market.
The North American region is projected to see a high rise in its market share during the forecast period. Strong healthcare facilities and mass awareness of vision correction treatments make up the region which includes the United States and Canada. The demand for contact lenses is continuously being fueled by the occurrence of vision issues such as myopia and presbyopia, which are partly triggered by increased screen time.
Contact Lenses Market Segmentation:
Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence has segmented the global contact lenses market based on type, design, life, application, distribution channel, and geography:
Contact Lenses Market, By Type
Soft
Rigid Gas Permeable
Hybrid
Others
Contact Lenses Market, By Design
Spherical
Toric
Multifocal
Others
Contact Lenses Market, By Life
Daily disposable
Monthly
6-months
Yearly
Contact Lenses Market, By Application
Corrective
Therapeutic
Cosmetic
Others
Contact Lenses Market, By Distribution Channel
Online
Offline
Contact Lenses Market, By Geography
North America
USA
Canada
Mexico
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Others
Europe
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Others
Middle East and Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Others
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Others
Contact Lenses Market Key Players:
Bausch & Lamb Pvt. Ltd
Zeiss International
CooperVision
Essilor International S.A.
Hoya Corporation
Johnson & Johnson
SynergEyes, Inc.
Alcon
EyeMeditech Sdn Bhd
Contamac
Titan Eye+
Lenskart
ContactsDirect
CooperVision
Ayers Eye Care
Report Coverage:
Report Metric
Details
Growth Rate
CAGR of 6.69%
Study Period
2020 to 2030
Historical Data
2020 to 2023
Base Year
2024
Forecast Period
2025 – 2030
Forecast Unit (Value)
USD Billion
Segmentation
Type, Design, Life, Application, Distribution Channel, Geography
Geographical Segmentation
North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific
List of Major Companies in the Contact Lenses Market
Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence (KSI) is a market research and consulting firm headquartered in India. Backed by seasoned industry experts, we offer syndicated reports, customized research, and strategic consulting services. Our proprietary data analytics framework, combined with rigorous primary and secondary research, enables us to deliver high-quality insights that support informed decision-making. Our solutions empower businesses to gain a competitive edge in their markets. With deep expertise across ten key sectors, including ICT, Chemicals, Semiconductors, and Healthcare, we effectively address the diverse needs of our global clientele.
As per Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence (KSI) latest report, the chemical blowing agents market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.96% to reach a market size of US$210.256 million by 2030 from US$181.695 million in 2025.
The chemical blowing agents have been important in recent years for the production of foamed films and sheets. This is mainly due to the wide range of applications of these materials in different industries like the packaging and construction industries.
Chemical blowing agents are substances that release gases through chemical reactions when heated. These gases form fine bubbles in the melt of the plastic, which leads to the formation of the cell structure in the material. The most common chemical blowing agents include azodicarbonamide, sodium hydrogen carbonate, and organic acid compounds. Chemical-blowing agents can be used in a wide range of thermoplastics.
Sodium hydrogen carbonate is a natural mineral-blowing agent. It releases CO2 and promotes foaming by its exothermic reaction during the PU’s foaming process. The emission of CO2 results in the cell opening process in PU foam and maintains the PU structure. There has been a significant increase in the import value of sodium bicarbonate in the European Union, according to WITS (World Integrated Trade Solution), the import increased from US$ 120.79362 million in 2021 to US$ 178.580 million in 2023. This may be due to the increasing concern about the environmental impact of physical blowing agents (PBAs) which favors the use of chemical blowing agents (CBAs) to replace PBAs.
Further, to support the thermoplastic foam industry´s sustainability goals, Solvay inaugurated the production and supply of Alve-One, a line of chemical blowing agents, from its new plant located in Rosignano, Italy, in April 2024. Solvay is a major producer of sodium bicarbonate and innovates with versatile molecules for Alve-One Foaming Solutions. Alve-One Foaming Solutions is a portfolio of chemical blowing agents formulated with sodium bicarbonate. It had been developed aligned with the new EU’s chemicals strategy for sustainability, to be a safe and viable alternative to Azodicarbonamide (ADCA). ADCA is a substance of very high concern (SVHC) on the Reach Candidate List. Alve-One can also replace other blowing agents, such as OBSH, TSH, and expandable microspheres.
The chemical blowing agents market by gas type is divided into nitrogen, carbon dioxide, water vapour, and others. CO2 is becoming a popular choice for environmentally friendly applications. This is applied particularly in polystyrene and polyurethane foams.
The chemical blowing agents market foam type is divided into polyurethane foam, polystyrene foam, phenolic foam, polypropylene foam, polyethylene foam, and other foam types. Polystyrene foam is used in the packaging, construction, food, and beverage industry, with the growing food and beverage industry, the demand for the polystyrene foam will expand.
The chemical blowing agents market by end-user industry is divided into building and construction, automotive, bedding and furniture, appliances, packaging, and other applications. Building and construction is the crucial segment as chemical blowing agents are extensively used in the production of insulation materials, roofing panels, and structural components.
Asia Pacific will be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period, driven by huge population, industrialization and urbanization and investment in countries like China and India.
North America is anticipated to see considerable growth, fueled by a continuous rise in consumer demands, better passenger safety measures, and technology and operational breakthroughs that have also contributed to passenger train services in the region.
Chemical Blowing Agents Market Segmentation:
Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence has segmented the global Chemical Blowing Agents Market based on gas type, foam type, process, end-user industry and region:
Chemical Blowing Agents Market, By Gas Type
Nitrogen
Carbon Dioxide
Water Vapour
Others
Chemical Blowing Agents Market, By Foam Type
Polyurethane Foam
Polystyrene Foam
Phenolic Foam
Polypropylene Foam
Polyethylene Form
Other Foam Type
Chemical Blowing Agents Market, By Process
Injection Molding
Extrusion
Others
Chemical Blowing Agents Market, By End-User Industry
Building and Construction
Automotive
Bedding and Furniture
Appliances
Packaging
Other Applications
Chemical Blowing Agents Market, By Region
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Others
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Others
Middle East and Africa (MEA)
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Others
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Taiwan
Thailand
Others
Chemical Blowing Agents Market Key Players:
Bergen International
Arkema S.A.
HPL Additives Limited
Solvay S.A.
Lautan Otsuka Chemical
Linde Group
Ataman Chemicals
Sundow Polymers Co., Ltd.
Henan Jinhe Industry Co., Ltd
Hubei Yuchuan New Materials Technology Co., Ltd.
Report Coverage:
Report Metric
Details
Growth Rate
CAGR of 2.96%
Study Period
2020 to 2030
Historical Data
2020 to 2023
Base Year
2024
Forecast Period
2025 – 2030
Forecast Unit (Value)
USD Million
Segmentation
Gas Type, Foam Type, Process, End-User Industry, Geography
Geographical Segmentation
North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific
List of Major Companies in Chemical Blowing Agents Market
Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence (KSI) is a market research and consulting firm headquartered in India. Backed by seasoned industry experts, we offer syndicated reports, customized research, and strategic consulting services. Our proprietary data analytics framework, combined with rigorous primary and secondary research, enables us to deliver high-quality insights that support informed decision-making. Our solutions empower businesses to gain a competitive edge in their markets. With deep expertise across ten key sectors, including ICT, Chemicals, Semiconductors, and Healthcare, we effectively address the diverse needs of our global clientele.
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Electric Vehicle Infotainment Market Size & Growth:
As per Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence (KSI) latest report, the electric vehicle infotainment market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.68% to reach a market size of US$20.146 billion by 2030 from US$9.316 billion in 2025.
Growth in the infotainment market for electric vehicles is propelled by rising levels of EV adoption, advanced display technology, and developments in connectivity. The market increases due to consumer demand to incorporate their devices seamlessly while enjoying personalized driving experiences.
Higher data transfer capabilities of 5G networks set the foundation for next-generation functionalities that involve instant updates, higher cloud capabilities, and better streaming abilities. Contemporary infotainment systems improve the user experience through personalization by preset capabilities and customized content recommendations using real-time updates, cloud capabilities, and smooth streaming.
According to the Ericsson Mobility Report, in November 2024, 5G subscriptions across the region, covering India, Nepal, and Bhutan, are projected to reach over 27 crore by 2024, accounting for 23% of all mobile subscriptions.
The electric vehicle infotainment market includes a wide range of product types including audio units, display units, navigation systems, connectivity solutions, voice control systems, and rear-seat entertainment systems. By connectivity type, the market is segmented into embedded connectivity, tethered connectivity, and integrated connectivity. The market is further segmented based on vehicle type which includes BEVs, PHEVs, and HEVs.
Electric Vehicle Infotainment Market Report Highlights:
Navigation systems led the market in 2023, capturing the largest and dominant market due to its broad scope. This domination is owed to the wide range of functionalities that navigation systems have to offer, beyond simple route direction, including real-time traffic information, charging point finders, and energy usage optimization, all of which are vital to electric vehicle consumers.
The battery electric vehicles segment commands the largest market share of electric vehicle infotainment through having extensive sales control. The recent rise in the demand for zero-emission vehicles pushes manufacturers to develop fully electric vehicles for their lineups. Experts on electric vehicles are upgrading lithium-ion batteries to expand this vehicle range while reducing costs.
Asia-Pacific region is expected to witness a significant increase in its market share over the forecast period. The EV market’s rapid growth within China drives Asia-Pacific’s overall growth. A recent survey by IEA stated that in China, electric car registrations totaled 8.1 million units for 2023, which marked a 35% increase from 2022.
Electric Vehicle Infotainment Market Segmentation:
Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence has segmented the electric vehicle infotainment market based on product type, connectivity type, and vehicle type:
Electric Vehicle Infotainment Market, By Product Type
Audio Units
Display Units
Navigation Systems
Connectivity Solutions
Voice Control Systems
Rear-Seat Entertainment Systems
Electric Vehicle Infotainment Market, By Connectivity Type
Embedded Connectivity
Tethered Connectivity
Integrated Connectivity
Electric Vehicle Infotainment Market, By Vehicle Type
Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)
Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHEVs)
Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs)
Electric Vehicle Infotainment Market, By Geography
North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific
List of Major Companies in the Electric Vehicle Infotainment Market
Panasonic Corporation, Samsung, Pioneer Corporation, Continental AG, Robert Bosch GmbH
Customization Scope
Free report customization with purchase
About Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence (KSI)
Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence (KSI) is a market research and consulting firm headquartered in India. Backed by seasoned industry experts, we offer syndicated reports, customized research, and strategic consulting services. Our proprietary data analytics framework, combined with rigorous primary and secondary research, enables us to deliver high-quality insights that support informed decision-making. Our solutions empower businesses to gain a competitive edge in their markets. With deep expertise across ten key sectors, including ICT, Chemicals, Semiconductors, and Healthcare, we effectively address the diverse needs of our global clientele.
The stain-resistant coatings market around the world has been growing due to several factors. The major drivers are the development and growth of new housing projects, rising infrastructural projects around the world, growth in the automotive industry, rising demand for consumer goods, and growing awareness around the use of sustainable materials. The stain-resistant coatings have multiple applications in diverse industries, such as textiles, food packaging, electronics, and architectural surfaces, among others.
The growth of industrial coatings was mainly fueled by the rising demand for corrosion-resistant coatings across multiple industries. Additionally, the demand for high-performance coatings for industrial applications also contributed to the growth of the stain-resistant coatings market.
Driven by environmental concerns and increasing regulatory requirements, the adoption of eco-friendly stain-resistant coatings is on the rise. This trend is further supported by consumer sentiment, as evidenced by the Nielsen poll, 66% of global consumers are willing to pay more for environmentally responsible products.
The upcoming innovations, such as GreenShield and GreenShield ZERO, that are nanoparticle-based, reduce the health and environmental impact of stain-resistant fabric finishes. GreenShield reduces the amount of fluorochemicals required to repel oil-based stains, while GreenShield ZERO is a fluorine-free solution designed for water-based stain resistance. Both GreenShield and GreenShield ZERO utilize amorphous silica nanoparticles, a material also commonly found in products like toothpaste and cosmetic creams.
Further, in November 2024, Biesterfeld entered into a partnership with Anomer Inc., a Canadian manufacturer of sustainable cellulose advanced materials. As part of this new cooperation, Biesterfeld is aimed at expanding its product portfolio in the field of Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers to include the nanocellulose products DextraCel HS and DextraCel HP.
Nanocellulose offers a sustainable alternative for a wide range of industrial uses. Products like DextraCel HS and DextraCel HP are based on nanocellulose particles and consist of 100% cellulose without any additives. DextraCel enhanced mechanical benefits like scratch, stain, and abrasion resistance. Their versatility makes it suitable for numerous coating applications, including those for wood and concrete floors, automotive interiors, paints, inks, varnishes, as well as leather and textile coatings.
Anomera Inc.’s partnership with Biesterfeld gives them access to European markets. This also allows for the distribution of advanced cellulose technologies.
Innovative solutions as alternative products
HRL Laboratories announced the development of an innovative antimicrobial biphasic polymer coating designed to combat viruses and bacteria on surfaces in February 2025. It can also maintain the high durability standards. In collaboration with Boeing and GM, HRL invented a biphasic polyurethane coating. It solves two phases: the challenges of extended microbial protection and damage resistance, a durable polycarbonate phase, and a transport-enabled polyethylene glycol phase. This can be applied to high-traffic environments in public and commercial settings, in which the coating’s extended compliance is required. This application is notable in the stain-resistant coatings market.
Moreover, BASF introduced an eco-friendly, water-based furniture coating designed to prevent persistent stains from coffee, red wine, and mustard on white furniture. This single-component, water-based coating also offers excellent scratch resistance and hardness.
The replacement for PFAS
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are conventional stain-resistant coatings that are known for their toxicity. This poses risks to both the environment and human health. The replacement of PFAS industrial coatings is a major challenge, as it has strong functional properties. PFAS offer distinctive properties, including low aqueous surface tension, water and oil repellency, non-flammability, non-stickiness, and low friction.
The new BIOSUPHYOL project (BIO-based, SUPerHYdrophobic and OLeophobic) is used to explore natural and sustainable compounds to create bio-based protective coatings, aiming for products that are 80 to 100% biobased. One such product is cellulose microfibers (CMF), whose water and oil repellency is enhanced by surface grafting with non-toxic, non-persistent, low surface energy compounds such as fatty acids or hydrophobic proteins. The raw materials for coatings will be sourced from plant-based feedstocks originating in the agri-food, textile, and wood industries. To improve the mechanical stability and durability of the coatings, physical crosslinking via charge interactions between coating components will be employed, and UV-induced crosslinking methods will be used to avoid hazardous chemicals. The project’s overall goal is to develop high-performance, sustainable coatings that can effectively replace traditional PFAS-based solutions.
Demand growth from the construction industry
There is significant growth in the construction industry, leading to an increase in demand for stain-resistant coatings. The construction industry will be driving the stain-resistant coatings market. According to Eurostat, annual average production in construction for the year 2023, compared with 2022, increased in both the euro area and the EU. However, in the European Union, building construction increased by 1.1% from 2022 to 2023, and civil engineering increased by 4.1%. Countries with significant increases are Romania, Poland, and Belgium, which are the top countries showing significant growth in the region, with the 30.7%, 18.9%, and 10.7% increase, respectively. This increase in the construction industry indicates an overall increase in raw materials for inputs in the construction industry, including stain-resistant coatings.
Highest Annual Increases in Production in Construction, in %, EU, 2023
Source: Eurostat
Demand growth from the automobile industry
This increase in the production of vehicles leads to the demand for stain-resistant coatings in the automotive industry. The coatings are necessary for providing a better look and protecting the car’s surface from heat and moisture. The production of vehicles, especially electric vehicles, is projected to increase in the future, which would further be expected towards the growth of the stain-resistant coatings market.
According to the OICA (International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers), the overall production of vehicles has expanded by 10% in 2023, compared to the previous year. The number of vehicles produced was 93,546,599, out of which 67,133,570 are cars and 26,413,029 are commercial vehicles. These increases are from major economies of India, China, Canada, Germany, France, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, etc. In the USA, the market has expanded by 6%, in the UK, the expansion was 17%, and in China, it has a 12% increase.
Further, according to the International Energy Agency, BEV (Battery Electric Vehicles) sales were 4.7 million in 2021, went to 7.3 million in 2022, and reached 9.5 million in 2023. The sale of PHEVs (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles) reached 4.3 million in 2023.
The fluid loss additives market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% to reach a market size of US$464.234 million by 2030 from US$390.808 million in 2025, according to a new report by Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence.
The fluid loss additives market is driven by oilfield exploration and technological innovation, with opportunities in bio-based additives and emerging markets. In January 2025, Halliburton announced a contract award from Petrobras for integrated drilling services across several offshore fields in Brazil. The contract scope includes drilling services for development and exploration wells over a three-year period.
Further, in August 2024, AES Drilling Fluids announced the acquisition of HydroLite Operating LLC. HydroLite specializes in fluid systems for well drill-outs and cleanouts post-fracking. They offer fluid systems, management, and equipment for low-pressure/high-porosity and high-pressure reservoirs. This would significantly complement AES Drilling Fluids and would expand its service offerings. In September 2024, Newpark Resources, Inc. announced that it had completed the sale of the Company’s equity interests in substantially all of the Company’s Fluid Systems segment to SCF Partners, Inc.
The fluid loss additives are critical for well integrity during oilfield cementing processes. In December 2024, SLB announced that it had a new contract from Petrobras for integrated services across all offshore fields operated by Petrobras in Brazil. SLB would take the construction of more than 100 deepwater wells, utilizing advanced drilling, cementing, and drilling fluids technologies on up to nine ultra-deepwater rigs. The services would be delivered to Campos, Santos, and Espírito Santo Basins, with other Petrobras-operated fields, including exploratory wells. Operations in the Equatorial Margin were also planned, pending exploration license approval within the three-year contract period commencing April 2025.
The innovative solution is further boosting the market. In May 2024, Halliburton Company added the SentinelCem Pro cement system. The single-sack packaging enables proactive storage in offshore and remote locations. SentinelCem Pro cement simplifies mixing operations as it eliminates the need for pre-hydration of the slurry design. This feature facilitates more efficient rig operations.
The fluid loss additives market by composition type is segmented into natural polymer-based additives, synthetic polymer-based additives, inorganic additives, and specialty and advanced additives. The natural polymer-based additives are eco-friendly and cost-effective, commonly used for moderate temperature and pressure conditions.
The fluid loss additives market by end-user is segmented into the oil and gas industry, geothermal drilling, mining industry, construction, and others. The oil and gas industry is significant as fluid loss additives play in drilling and cementing operations. World oil liquids supply rose in 2024 by 0.3 mb/d to average 102.4 mb/d. The global oil and gas upstream industry saw an almost steady level of investment.
Asia Pacific will be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period, driven by huge population, industrialization and urbanization and investment in countries like China and India. China is one of the world’s largest lubricant consumption markets and is crucial to the strategic layout of the fluid loss additives market. China had the second-largest nuclear power generation capacity, which is one of the key application areas for fire resistant hydraulic fluids.
North America is anticipated to see considerable growth, fueled by a continuous rise in demands, as these fluids require effective additives to minimize formation damage and improve efficiency.
Fluid Loss Additives Market Segmentation:
Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence has segmented the fluid loss additives market based on composition type, solubility type, application, end-user, and region:
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The EV battery recycling market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 15.30% to reach a market size of US$23.393 billion by 2030 from US$11.482 billion in 2025, according to a new report by Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence. The factors that are driving the growth of the market are rising electric vehicle (EV) sales, rising concerns about the environment, increasing costs of batteries, advances in technology, investment in recycling infrastructure, and collaboration across various industrial ecosystems. Increased adoption of EVs is increasing the volume of batteries reaching end-of-life, which necessitates sustainable disposal across the globe. Recycling is a means of recovering valuable materials such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel for use in new batteries.
Furthermore, governments around the world are setting up waste management practices and carbon emission reduction regulations to promote the implementation of circular economy initiatives. Recycling reduces the increasing costs of critical materials such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt that directly raise the cost of production for batteries. Further, the latest advancements in recycling technologies, including hydrometallurgy and direct recycling technologies, improve their efficiencies and cost savings. Growing investment in recycling infrastructures is considered to meet the sudden rise in demand for recycled battery materials contributing to the market expansion.
The lead-acid battery segment is estimated to attain greater market share by 2030 in the battery type segment, the segment is expected to grow due to the wide range of applications and recycling efficiency. A cost-effective and reliable process dealing with its basic materials, namely lead and plastics. The industry has an established infrastructure with dedicated collection systems and efficient recycling facilities, providing high recovery rates of lead and other materials in these batteries. Further, regulatory support leads to manufacturers properly handling batteries reaching the end of their life, further enhancing recycling potential and supporting the circular economy in this segment.
The hydrometallurgical process is the fastest-growing segment in the EV battery recycling market in recycling process segment due to efficiency in recovering critical materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel. The process of chemical leaching with an outlet for high-purity metal recovery makes this process the most favorable for lithium-ion battery recycling. Since EV adoption drives the increased worldwide demand for materials, hydrometallurgical recycling provides an avenue for sustainably securing the supply chain while reducing the need for mining.
The passenger vehicle segment in vehicle type is the largest in the market because there are a larger number of passenger EVs on the road than commercial vehicles as of this timeframe. Factors propelling the growth of this segment include a volume of end-of-life batteries and frequent replacement of vehicles along with increasing adoption trends for EVs because of environmental benefits and government incentives. Further, the fast urbanization and mobile trends are also propelling this segment.
North America dominates the market due to the region’s growing EV adoption rate, steady supply of used batteries, and drive toward sustainability and carbon footprint reduction. The battery recycling-related programs are witnessing increasing prioritization by governments and corporations across the region with the aid of investment and policies. North American regional companies have built recycling facilities such as Li-Cycle one of those that efficiently handle lithium-ion batteries.
EV Battery Recycling Market Segmentation:
Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence has segmented the EV Battery Recycling Market based on battery type, recycling process, vehicle type, and region:
Artificial intelligence (AI) is creating a significant shift in the education sector. AI is responsible for personalizing learning experiences and automating administrative tasks. AI is shaping how education is delivered and managed. This shift is seen at the classroom, institutional, and policy levels. This article analyzes the role AI is playing in the future of education, including market implications, recent product launches, collaborations, and any challenges and opportunities.
Personalized Learning: Tailoring Education to the Individual
AI’s ability to provide personalized learning experiences also meets the need for students to receive support based on their needs, something that government education authorities have recognized as crucial. Teaching models cannot account for the differences in the rate at which individuals learn; however, AI-driven systems can analyze student performance and provide individualized pathways. As an example, the U.S. Department of Education’s report on Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning in 2023 illustrates a tool that learns and evolves in real-time, which is proven to be useful for subjects such as math and reading.
Moreover, programs like this are supported by National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) data on U.S. students receiving individualized instruction with technology in 2022. GenAI usage among teachers and students has accelerated in the past year. In November 2023, 42% of primary and secondary teachers reported using GenAI as part of their job (up from 17% in April). Students and pupils could be using GenAI more than their teachers. 74% of online 16-24-year-olds in the UK have used a GenAI tool. Data on GenAI utilization in an educational environment reveals rates of between 14% and 67% of students using GenAI for homework and study. This trend also provides scope for the development of this market, given the amount of government funding going into scalable solutions to equity in learning, especially for students from underdeveloped nations.
Automating the Mundane: Teachers as Facilitators
AI is reducing the administrative load on educators, a focus of government initiatives to improve teaching efficiency. AI tools, such as those piloted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology, automate grading and lesson planning, freeing teachers to focus on student engagement. The Western Australian and Australian Governments are jointly providing funding for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education pilot program to minimize teacher workloads in WA. The $4.7 million program will employ AI at eight WA schools to minimize lesson planning time so teachers can spend more time in the classroom and less time administering.
Moreover, according to a survey from TeacherTapp in November, 42% of primary and secondary teachers have used GenAI to help them with schoolwork. The market for such tools is expanding as governments fund edtech integrations, evidenced by the U.S. allocating $190 million in 2024 for AI-driven educational software under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Virtual Tutors and 24/7 Learning Support
AI-powered virtual tutors are extending learning beyond the classroom, a development tracked by government agencies. In India, the Creation of 3 Centres of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence has been proposed under para 60 of the Budget Announcement 2023-24 “For the implementation of the vision of “Make AI in India and Make AI work for India”. Three centers of excellence in Artificial Intelligence will be established in premier educational institutions. Top industry stakeholders will further collaborate in carrying out interdisciplinary research, and create innovative applications and scalable solutions to problems in the fields of education.
As of fall 2023, 18 percent of K–12 educators used AI regularly for instructional purposes, and 15 percent of educators had tested AI at least once, according to a Rand study (2024). AI usage was more common among middle school and high school teachers, particularly those who teach English language arts or social studies. The majority of educators who used AI in teaching utilized virtual learning platforms, adaptive learning systems, and chatbots every week. The main uses of these AI applications were to tailor instructional materials to suit the needs of the students and to create educational materials.
Additionally, 60 percent of school districts have offered AI training for teachers by the end of the 2023–2024 school year, with urban districts least likely to offer such training. Educators in interviews spoke more about promoting AI adoption on the part of teachers than about developing policy for students, pointing to the ability of AI to automate teachers’ work.
Immersive Learning with AI
AI’s integration with extended reality (XR), virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, is creating immersive learning environments, a focus of government innovation programs. Moreover, the U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded funding for 25 projects, worth more than $20 million, under the Collaborations in Artificial Intelligence and Geosciences (CAIG) program. The investment seeks to enhance the development and application of cutting-edge AI methods in geosciences and enhance technical capacity as well as improve access to education and training in the use of AI methods in geosciences research.
In addition to this, the Digital Education Action Plan (2021-2027) is an updated European Union (EU) policy action aiming to establish a shared vision of high-quality, inclusive, and accessible digital education across Europe, and to facilitate the Member States’ education and training systems’ adjustment to the digital age.
Recent Product Launches and Collaborations
Various companies are driving AI adoption through product launches and partnerships. For instance, in January 2025, Dublin-headquartered global education technology firm, Prodigy Learning, and Minecraft Education announced the launch of ‘AI Ready Skills’, their new learning, assessment, and credentialing product, bringing AI skills credentialing into Minecraft Education. Moreover, in October 2023, Canva, the global visual communication platform that is all-in-one, announced the availability of a set of K-12 education products as part of its Canva for Education platform, becoming the first company to launch AI-powered education tools at scale.
In addition to this, in July 2024, Instructure, the most successful learning ecosystem, revealed significant AI breakthroughs, partnerships, and core LMS features that drive significant educator efficiency gains and support student success at its yearly InstructureCon conference. Product innovation is centered on priority areas: AI, insights, edtech efficiency, and the lifelong learning experience. In addition, the company revealed the launch of a new, standalone product, Instructure Intelligent Insights.
Conclusion
AI is transforming education by personalizing learning, automating tasks, and leveraging data, as evidenced by government data and companies’ strategies worldwide. Challenges like privacy and access remain, but collaborations and launches signal a commitment to inclusivity. As AI reshapes education into a dynamic, lifelong pursuit, its future hinges on balancing innovation with equity, guided by government leadership.
https://www.knowledge-sourcing.com/resources/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ai-in-education-market.webp5191000Gaurav Singhhttps://www.knowledge-sourcing.com/resources/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Printable-Resolution-big-300x78.pngGaurav Singh2025-04-30 11:02:572025-05-06 11:07:44The Future of Learning: How AI is Shaping the Education Market
The Advanced Semiconductor Packaging Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.28% to reach a market size of US$52.782 billion by 2030 from US$37.137 billion in 2025, according to a new report by Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence. The growing worldwide demand for high-performance and small-sized devices is one of the major drivers driving the advanced semiconductor packaging market growth over the forecast period. The market is also likely to experience increased growth with the growing use of 5G technology and development in the IoT and Edge computing technologies. The growing dependence on artificial intelligence and high-performance computing (HPC) in the industrial sector is another driver driving the growth of the market.
Increased demand for automotive and consumer electronics in the European market are among the prime drivers that are fuelling the market growth. The Middle East and the African continent will both experience a slower growth rate within the span of the forecast period, primarily because of the limited presence of manufacturing technology within the region.
The advanced semiconductor packaging market includes a wide range of packaging types including flip chip, fan-out wafer-level packaging, embedded die, and others. By application, the market is segmented into consumer electronics, automotive, telecommunications, and others. The market is further segmented based on end-user which includes foundries, and integrated device manufacturers.
Flip chip led the market in 2023, capturing the largest and dominant market due to its broad scope. The versatility of the flip chip package, with its superior electrical performance, enhanced I/O density, and better thermal management, has made it a widely accepted solution in various industries, such as high-performance computing, consumer electronics, and automotive markets. The wide range of applications is the most significant factor in its market dominance.
The consumer electronics segment commands the largest market share of advanced semiconductor packaging through having extensive sales control. This dominance is fueled by the enormous demand for small, high-performance, and affordable electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and wearable technology. The large-volume orders from consumer electronics manufacturers give them huge buying power, allowing them to have significant influence and capture the largest share of the advanced semiconductor packaging market.
Asia-Pacific region is expected to witness a significant increase in its market share over the forecast period. The growing manufacturing ecosystem of semiconductors in the region is among the key factors propelling the growth of the advanced semiconductor packaging market during the expected timeline.
Introduction: The Rise of Silicon-Based Capacitors:
Electronic circuits use basic capacitors as storage devices to handle three essential tasks including filtering, decoupling, and signal coupling. High-performance silicon capacitors have established themselves as leading alternatives for the replacement of traditional Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCCs) among modern technological solutions.
Key Advantages Driving Adoption:
Silicon capacitors offer several key advantages:
Superior High-Frequency Performance: Silicon capacitors deliver excellent high-frequency capabilities because they possess lower Equivalent Series Inductance (ESL) and Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR) which supports telecommunication and AI systems.
Improved Reliability and Stability: They offer enhanced reliability over temperature fluctuations, voltage variations, and aging.
Miniaturization and Integration Capabilities: Their petite dimensions coupled with reduced profiles enable proper integration since they can fit inside advanced packaging systems and SoC architectures. The thin size of Empower’s E-CAP extends to less than 50 micrometers. Murata and Elohim also offer variants with excellent integration potential.
Top Companies Leading the Silicon Capacitor Revolution:
Several companies are at the forefront of innovation and development in silicon-based capacitor technology, each contributing unique advancements and catering to specific market needs.
Murata Manufacturing:
The electronic components industry leader Murata Manufacturing serves the market through its extensive product assortment worldwide. The company’s advanced silicon capacitor technologies through the development of high-density semiconductor MOS-processed capacitors with innovative three-dimensional structures. Murata further provides an extensive product selection of silicon capacitors which focuses on different industry segments inside the electronics domain. Murata dedicates primary attention to achieving stability and reliability standards for their silicon capacitor products operating in multiple environmental conditions.
Murata Manufacturing Ltd extended its Integrated Passive Solutions product availability by establishing manufacturing lines in Caen France in October 2024. This move added to the worldwide production facilities of the electronics parts and devices manufacturers. By maintaining extensive product options Murata maintains strong capabilities to meet the various technological requirements of its electronics sector clients. These strategic manufacturing investments and the emphasis on reliability and a diverse application scope underscore Murata’s position as a major force in the silicon capacitor market. The company enhances its production capacity on purpose to predict market expansion while dedicating innovation to high-reliability applications.
Empower Semiconductor:
As a leading company, Empower Semiconductor stands out as the top innovation authority in the production and distribution of integrated voltage regulators (IVRs) and silicon capacitors. The company achieves wide industry recognition because of its innovative E-CAP technology that provides minimal Equivalent Series Inductance (ESL) at its lowest possible 5 microhenries combined with its extremely low Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR). The E-CAP technology delivers exceptional capacitance density that reaches more than five times the levels of dominant MLCC solutions. E-CAP exhibits thin dimensions alongside flexible properties and this allows its placement in advanced packaging systems and directly beneath board components on printed circuit boards. The E-CAP technology from Empower shows exceptional stability because it does not experience meaningful de-rating from AC or DC bias along with temperature changes and aging effects.
Empower Semiconductor launched the largest silicon capacitor within its ECAP family for high-frequency decoupling when it joined the marketplace in May 2024. The new EC1005P from Empower Semiconductor offers SoC power integrity applications with single 16.6-microfarad (μF) capacitance in a compact package. This component shows 1GHz ultra-low impedance across its low-profile design making it perfect for SoC interposers and substrates thus matching the needs of HPC and AI applications.
Elohim Inc. (ELSPES):
As ELSPES conducts business as Elohim Inc. the company continues to lead embedded silicon capacitor technology innovation. The company gained important developments through deep trench three-dimensional structures and the implementation of high-k dielectric materials to produce ultra-high-density silicon capacitors. The partnership between Elohim and Daeduck Electronics served to integrate Elohim silicon capacitors into Daeduck FCBGA (Flip Chip Ball Grid Array) substrates.
Elohim built high-density silicon coupling capacitors intended for high-frequency usage which function at frequencies exceeding 60 GHz. Reliability testing on Elohim’s silicon capacitors showed no important alterations in capacitance performance after thermal and highly accelerated stress tests. The technology delivers an outstanding capacitance performance rate that reaches above 1,000 nanofarads per square millimeter.
ROHM Semiconductor:
ROHM Semiconductor added new silicon capacitors to its product range through the BTD1RVFL series development that focuses on smartphone and wearable electronic device applications. Using its RASMID™ miniaturization technology platform the company creates small yet powerful silicon capacitor products. ROHM Semiconductor produces the smallest 01005-size mass-produced surface mount silicon capacitors that serve as evidence of their commitment to miniaturization in product development. The BTD1RVFL series provides stakeholders with a substantial mounting area reduction of about 55 percent compared to standard capacitor measurements.
The HSDIP20 package allows ROHM to produce new 4-in-1 and 6-in-1 SiC molded modules which maximize PFC and LLC converters on onboard chargers (OBC) for EVs (electric vehicles). These products become available starting April 2025. The product range includes six 750V-rated models designated BSTxxx1P4K01 together with seven 1200V-rated BSTxxx2P4K01 products. The company pursues silicon capacitor development for industrial equipment and servers to enhance the utility scope of its technology.
HRH Semiconductor focuses its strategic actions on minimizing size and boosting operational frequency which matches the expanding mobile and wearable consumer electronics markets. Mobile devices require compact yet powerful components because of rising public demand so ROHM utilizes silicon capacitors that satisfy these exact specifications.
Skyworks Solutions:
The company Skyworks Solutions operates as a leading semiconductor products designer developer and manufacturer of proprietary semiconductor products. Skyworks Solutions includes Metal-Insulator-Semiconductor (MIS) chip capacitors in their product line for their extensive utilization in electronic systems as part of DC blocking and radio frequency (RF) bypassing systems. The MIS capacitors produced by Skyworks possess high reliability and low loss properties through their utilization of silicon oxide-nitride dielectric material. Such semiconductor products function effectively up to 26 GHz.
Skyworks provides MIS chip capacitors that function effectively within a broad temperature range attributable to their suitability in extreme applications like electronic warfare along with instrumentation applications radar systems and communication technologies. The insertion loss of specifically these capacitors reaches 0.04 dB within a 50-ohm system configuration. The chips demonstrate operational effectiveness at 26 GHz together with excellent performance between -65 °C and 200 °C that makes them ideal for high-performance applications.
Conclusion: The Future Powered by Silicon Capacitors:
Silicon-based capacitors are playing an increasingly vital role in enabling the ongoing advancements in modern electronics, primarily due to their superior performance characteristics compared to traditional capacitor technologies. The leading companies profiled in this article Murata Manufacturing, Empower Semiconductor, Elohim Inc., ROHM Semiconductor, and Skyworks Solutions are making significant contributions to driving innovation and shaping the silicon capacitor market.
The continued innovation and increasing adoption of silicon capacitors are likely to pave the way for further miniaturization of electronic devices, significant performance enhancements in various applications, and the emergence of new technological possibilities within the broader electronics industry. As technology continues its relentless march forward, the demands placed on electronic components will only intensify, creating even greater opportunities for silicon capacitors to potentially replace traditional technologies in an expanding array of applications.
Global Animal Feed Market Set for Robust Growth, Projected to Reach US$559.6 Billion by 2030
Press ReleasesNoida, June 10, 2025 – The global animal feed market is positioned for steady growth, with market size expected to expand from US$478.881 billion in 2025 to US$559.557 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.18%, according to a comprehensive market analysis by KSI published in June 2025.
The market’s robust growth trajectory is underpinned by several key factors, with rising global meat consumption serving as the primary catalyst for increased demand for high-quality animal feed. The sector’s expansion reflects the industry’s adaptation to evolving food security challenges and the growing need for nutritious livestock feed to support expanding animal protein production worldwide.
Soy-Based Feed Maintains Market Dominance
Soy-based feed continues to dominate the global animal feed market, with soy accounting for 85% of total soy cultivation being consumed by the animal feed industry to produce protein-rich feed. This dominance is attributed to soy’s high protein content, with soy meal containing 44% crude protein, making it the most common protein source for pigs, poultry, and dairy cattle globally.
The strategic importance of soy-based feed was further highlighted by recent industry developments, including Continental Refining Company’s announcement in April 2024 of significant operational improvements in Somerset, Kentucky. The facility’s enhanced operations can process 430 tonnes of soybeans daily into 335 tonnes of high-protein soybean meal, 68 tonnes of soybean oil, and 21 tonnes of loose hulls, all essential components for livestock and poultry feed production.
Regional Market Leadership and Export Growth
North America continues to demonstrate strong market leadership, with the region projected to maintain its dominant position throughout the forecast period. The United States has emerged as a significant player in global animal feed exports, with American Feed Industry Association data indicating that U.S. animal food exports reached USD 13.4 billion in 2023, representing 19.8 million metric tons—more than double the USD 7.5 billion and 9 million metric tons recorded in 2022.
The Asia-Pacific region is also showing remarkable momentum, with India demonstrating strong export performance. According to the Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), India exported approximately 796,462.12 metric tons of prepared animal feed in the 2022-2023 period, generating revenues of around USD 445.60 million, with key destinations including Bangladesh, Nepal, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and France.
Technological Innovation and Industry Developments
The industry is experiencing significant technological advancement, with recent developments highlighting the sector’s commitment to innovation and efficiency. In November 2024, TrinamiX GmbH and Eurofins Agro Testing announced a strategic partnership at EuroTier 2024, enabling farmers to analyze forage samples directly on-farm using handheld devices, thereby improving animal health, increasing farm productivity, and reducing environmental impact.
IFF’s Danisco Animal Nutrition & Health division received EU regulatory approval in June 2024 for two innovative chicken feed products: Axtra® XAP, a multi-enzyme mix, and Syncra® AVI, an enzyme-probiotic complex. These products are designed to meet modern chicken production demands and deliver measurable performance improvements.
Global Feed Production Trends
Recent industry data from Alltech’s 2025 Agri-Food Outlook reveals that global feed production increased by 1.2% in 2024 to 1.396 billion metric tons, demonstrating the industry’s resilience despite challenges including highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and climate fluctuations. The growth represents a rebound from a stagnant 2023, indicating renewed strength in the global animal feed sector.
Government Support and R&D Investments Drive Growth
Increasing government initiatives and research and development activities are serving as key growth drivers for the animal feed market. In August 2024, feed and fodder processing activities were opened to startups and private enterprises under the Indian National Livestock Mission Scheme, with applicants receiving a 50% capital subsidy up to Rs. 50.00 lakh to build feed and fodder infrastructure.
These government support measures, combined with investments in alternative feed sources and environmental impact reduction initiatives, are expected to promote animal welfare through improved living conditions while increasing demand for high-quality, nutritious feed.
Market Segmentation and Key Players
The animal feed market is segmented by type into fodder & forage and compound feed, with livestock categories including pork, aquatic animals, cattle, poultry, and others. Raw material segmentation encompasses soy, corn, rendered meal, and other essential components.
Major market players driving industry growth include Alltech, Cargill Incorporated, Nutreco N.V., Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL, and BRF S.A., among others. These companies are investing in technological innovation, strategic partnerships, and capacity expansion to meet growing global demand.
Future Outlook and Market Drivers
The projected 3.18% CAGR growth through 2030 is supported by several key market drivers, including the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2021-2030 projection that global meat production per capita will increase by 0.3% annually to 35.4kg by 2030. The bulk of meat production growth is expected in developing regions, which will account for 80% of additional output.
Specifically, beef consumption is anticipated to grow to 76 million tonnes over the next decade, constituting approximately 16% of the total rise in meat consumption, while global pig meat consumption is projected to grow to 127 million tonnes, accounting for 28% of the overall increase in meat consumption.
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Contact Lenses Market expected to reach US$18.537 billion by 2030
Press ReleasesContact Lenses Market Size & Growth:
The increase in the occurrence of eye diseases also contributes to this demand since the majority of the population aging also suffers from eye diseases. The fast-growing opportunities from an increase in demand for cosmetic and colored lenses, purchased increasingly for beauty reasons, significantly influence the market growth of contact lenses. Also, individuals live more dynamic lifestyles, and hence they like wearing contact lenses rather than glasses; this is largely for sports people and individuals who play sports regularly.
In addition, contact lenses provide consumers with attributes, like expanded use without the limitations of frames and increased mobility, as a superior choice to glasses. Additionally, energetic people have been more willing to adopt contact lenses as a proper substitute for their lifestyle. The trend is further driven by incessant innovation by the market players, with the launch of new products promising to increase demand in the industry.
The global contact lenses market includes a wide range of types, including soft, rigid gas permeable, hybrid, and others. By design, the market is segmented into spherical, toric, multifocal, and others. The market is further segmented based on life, which includes daily disposable, monthly, 6-month, and yearly. Meanwhile, by application is segmented into corrective, therapeutic, cosmetic, and others. By distribution channel, the contact lenses market is segmented into online and offline.
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Chemical Blowing Agents Market expected to reach US$210.256 million by 2030
Press ReleasesChemical Blowing Agents Market Trends & Forecast:
The chemical blowing agents have been important in recent years for the production of foamed films and sheets. This is mainly due to the wide range of applications of these materials in different industries like the packaging and construction industries.
Chemical blowing agents are substances that release gases through chemical reactions when heated. These gases form fine bubbles in the melt of the plastic, which leads to the formation of the cell structure in the material. The most common chemical blowing agents include azodicarbonamide, sodium hydrogen carbonate, and organic acid compounds. Chemical-blowing agents can be used in a wide range of thermoplastics.
Sodium hydrogen carbonate is a natural mineral-blowing agent. It releases CO2 and promotes foaming by its exothermic reaction during the PU’s foaming process. The emission of CO2 results in the cell opening process in PU foam and maintains the PU structure. There has been a significant increase in the import value of sodium bicarbonate in the European Union, according to WITS (World Integrated Trade Solution), the import increased from US$ 120.79362 million in 2021 to US$ 178.580 million in 2023. This may be due to the increasing concern about the environmental impact of physical blowing agents (PBAs) which favors the use of chemical blowing agents (CBAs) to replace PBAs.
Further, to support the thermoplastic foam industry´s sustainability goals, Solvay inaugurated the production and supply of Alve-One, a line of chemical blowing agents, from its new plant located in Rosignano, Italy, in April 2024. Solvay is a major producer of sodium bicarbonate and innovates with versatile molecules for Alve-One Foaming Solutions. Alve-One Foaming Solutions is a portfolio of chemical blowing agents formulated with sodium bicarbonate. It had been developed aligned with the new EU’s chemicals strategy for sustainability, to be a safe and viable alternative to Azodicarbonamide (ADCA). ADCA is a substance of very high concern (SVHC) on the Reach Candidate List. Alve-One can also replace other blowing agents, such as OBSH, TSH, and expandable microspheres.
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Electric Vehicle Infotainment Market expected to reach US$20.146 billion by 2030
Press ReleasesElectric Vehicle Infotainment Market Size & Growth:
Growth in the infotainment market for electric vehicles is propelled by rising levels of EV adoption, advanced display technology, and developments in connectivity. The market increases due to consumer demand to incorporate their devices seamlessly while enjoying personalized driving experiences.
Higher data transfer capabilities of 5G networks set the foundation for next-generation functionalities that involve instant updates, higher cloud capabilities, and better streaming abilities. Contemporary infotainment systems improve the user experience through personalization by preset capabilities and customized content recommendations using real-time updates, cloud capabilities, and smooth streaming.
According to the Ericsson Mobility Report, in November 2024, 5G subscriptions across the region, covering India, Nepal, and Bhutan, are projected to reach over 27 crore by 2024, accounting for 23% of all mobile subscriptions.
The electric vehicle infotainment market includes a wide range of product types including audio units, display units, navigation systems, connectivity solutions, voice control systems, and rear-seat entertainment systems. By connectivity type, the market is segmented into embedded connectivity, tethered connectivity, and integrated connectivity. The market is further segmented based on vehicle type which includes BEVs, PHEVs, and HEVs.
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Eco-Friendly Solutions: The Future of Sustainable Stain-Resistant Coatings
Thought ArticlesThe stain-resistant coatings market around the world has been growing due to several factors. The major drivers are the development and growth of new housing projects, rising infrastructural projects around the world, growth in the automotive industry, rising demand for consumer goods, and growing awareness around the use of sustainable materials. The stain-resistant coatings have multiple applications in diverse industries, such as textiles, food packaging, electronics, and architectural surfaces, among others.
The growth of industrial coatings was mainly fueled by the rising demand for corrosion-resistant coatings across multiple industries. Additionally, the demand for high-performance coatings for industrial applications also contributed to the growth of the stain-resistant coatings market.
Driven by environmental concerns and increasing regulatory requirements, the adoption of eco-friendly stain-resistant coatings is on the rise. This trend is further supported by consumer sentiment, as evidenced by the Nielsen poll, 66% of global consumers are willing to pay more for environmentally responsible products.
The upcoming innovations, such as GreenShield and GreenShield ZERO, that are nanoparticle-based, reduce the health and environmental impact of stain-resistant fabric finishes. GreenShield reduces the amount of fluorochemicals required to repel oil-based stains, while GreenShield ZERO is a fluorine-free solution designed for water-based stain resistance. Both GreenShield and GreenShield ZERO utilize amorphous silica nanoparticles, a material also commonly found in products like toothpaste and cosmetic creams.
Further, in November 2024, Biesterfeld entered into a partnership with Anomer Inc., a Canadian manufacturer of sustainable cellulose advanced materials. As part of this new cooperation, Biesterfeld is aimed at expanding its product portfolio in the field of Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers to include the nanocellulose products DextraCel HS and DextraCel HP.
Nanocellulose offers a sustainable alternative for a wide range of industrial uses. Products like DextraCel HS and DextraCel HP are based on nanocellulose particles and consist of 100% cellulose without any additives. DextraCel enhanced mechanical benefits like scratch, stain, and abrasion resistance. Their versatility makes it suitable for numerous coating applications, including those for wood and concrete floors, automotive interiors, paints, inks, varnishes, as well as leather and textile coatings.
Anomera Inc.’s partnership with Biesterfeld gives them access to European markets. This also allows for the distribution of advanced cellulose technologies.
HRL Laboratories announced the development of an innovative antimicrobial biphasic polymer coating designed to combat viruses and bacteria on surfaces in February 2025. It can also maintain the high durability standards. In collaboration with Boeing and GM, HRL invented a biphasic polyurethane coating. It solves two phases: the challenges of extended microbial protection and damage resistance, a durable polycarbonate phase, and a transport-enabled polyethylene glycol phase. This can be applied to high-traffic environments in public and commercial settings, in which the coating’s extended compliance is required. This application is notable in the stain-resistant coatings market.
Moreover, BASF introduced an eco-friendly, water-based furniture coating designed to prevent persistent stains from coffee, red wine, and mustard on white furniture. This single-component, water-based coating also offers excellent scratch resistance and hardness.
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are conventional stain-resistant coatings that are known for their toxicity. This poses risks to both the environment and human health. The replacement of PFAS industrial coatings is a major challenge, as it has strong functional properties. PFAS offer distinctive properties, including low aqueous surface tension, water and oil repellency, non-flammability, non-stickiness, and low friction.
The new BIOSUPHYOL project (BIO-based, SUPerHYdrophobic and OLeophobic) is used to explore natural and sustainable compounds to create bio-based protective coatings, aiming for products that are 80 to 100% biobased. One such product is cellulose microfibers (CMF), whose water and oil repellency is enhanced by surface grafting with non-toxic, non-persistent, low surface energy compounds such as fatty acids or hydrophobic proteins. The raw materials for coatings will be sourced from plant-based feedstocks originating in the agri-food, textile, and wood industries. To improve the mechanical stability and durability of the coatings, physical crosslinking via charge interactions between coating components will be employed, and UV-induced crosslinking methods will be used to avoid hazardous chemicals. The project’s overall goal is to develop high-performance, sustainable coatings that can effectively replace traditional PFAS-based solutions.
There is significant growth in the construction industry, leading to an increase in demand for stain-resistant coatings. The construction industry will be driving the stain-resistant coatings market. According to Eurostat, annual average production in construction for the year 2023, compared with 2022, increased in both the euro area and the EU. However, in the European Union, building construction increased by 1.1% from 2022 to 2023, and civil engineering increased by 4.1%. Countries with significant increases are Romania, Poland, and Belgium, which are the top countries showing significant growth in the region, with the 30.7%, 18.9%, and 10.7% increase, respectively. This increase in the construction industry indicates an overall increase in raw materials for inputs in the construction industry, including stain-resistant coatings.
Highest Annual Increases in Production in Construction, in %, EU, 2023
Source: Eurostat
This increase in the production of vehicles leads to the demand for stain-resistant coatings in the automotive industry. The coatings are necessary for providing a better look and protecting the car’s surface from heat and moisture. The production of vehicles, especially electric vehicles, is projected to increase in the future, which would further be expected towards the growth of the stain-resistant coatings market.
According to the OICA (International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers), the overall production of vehicles has expanded by 10% in 2023, compared to the previous year. The number of vehicles produced was 93,546,599, out of which 67,133,570 are cars and 26,413,029 are commercial vehicles. These increases are from major economies of India, China, Canada, Germany, France, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, etc. In the USA, the market has expanded by 6%, in the UK, the expansion was 17%, and in China, it has a 12% increase.
Further, according to the International Energy Agency, BEV (Battery Electric Vehicles) sales were 4.7 million in 2021, went to 7.3 million in 2022, and reached 9.5 million in 2023. The sale of PHEVs (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles) reached 4.3 million in 2023.
EV Sales, Cars, World, in Millions, 2021 to 2023
Source: International Energy Agency
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Fluid Loss Additives Market expected to reach US$464.234 million by 2030
Press ReleasesFluid Loss Additives Market Trends & Forecast:
The fluid loss additives market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% to reach a market size of US$464.234 million by 2030 from US$390.808 million in 2025, according to a new report by Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence.
The fluid loss additives market is driven by oilfield exploration and technological innovation, with opportunities in bio-based additives and emerging markets. In January 2025, Halliburton announced a contract award from Petrobras for integrated drilling services across several offshore fields in Brazil. The contract scope includes drilling services for development and exploration wells over a three-year period.
Further, in August 2024, AES Drilling Fluids announced the acquisition of HydroLite Operating LLC. HydroLite specializes in fluid systems for well drill-outs and cleanouts post-fracking. They offer fluid systems, management, and equipment for low-pressure/high-porosity and high-pressure reservoirs. This would significantly complement AES Drilling Fluids and would expand its service offerings. In September 2024, Newpark Resources, Inc. announced that it had completed the sale of the Company’s equity interests in substantially all of the Company’s Fluid Systems segment to SCF Partners, Inc.
The fluid loss additives are critical for well integrity during oilfield cementing processes. In December 2024, SLB announced that it had a new contract from Petrobras for integrated services across all offshore fields operated by Petrobras in Brazil. SLB would take the construction of more than 100 deepwater wells, utilizing advanced drilling, cementing, and drilling fluids technologies on up to nine ultra-deepwater rigs. The services would be delivered to Campos, Santos, and Espírito Santo Basins, with other Petrobras-operated fields, including exploratory wells. Operations in the Equatorial Margin were also planned, pending exploration license approval within the three-year contract period commencing April 2025.
The innovative solution is further boosting the market. In May 2024, Halliburton Company added the SentinelCem Pro cement system. The single-sack packaging enables proactive storage in offshore and remote locations. SentinelCem Pro cement simplifies mixing operations as it eliminates the need for pre-hydration of the slurry design. This feature facilitates more efficient rig operations.
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EV Battery Recycling Market expected to reach US$23.393 billion by 2030
Press ReleasesEV Battery Recycling Market Trends & Forecast:
The EV battery recycling market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 15.30% to reach a market size of US$23.393 billion by 2030 from US$11.482 billion in 2025, according to a new report by Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence. The factors that are driving the growth of the market are rising electric vehicle (EV) sales, rising concerns about the environment, increasing costs of batteries, advances in technology, investment in recycling infrastructure, and collaboration across various industrial ecosystems. Increased adoption of EVs is increasing the volume of batteries reaching end-of-life, which necessitates sustainable disposal across the globe. Recycling is a means of recovering valuable materials such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel for use in new batteries.
Furthermore, governments around the world are setting up waste management practices and carbon emission reduction regulations to promote the implementation of circular economy initiatives. Recycling reduces the increasing costs of critical materials such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt that directly raise the cost of production for batteries. Further, the latest advancements in recycling technologies, including hydrometallurgy and direct recycling technologies, improve their efficiencies and cost savings. Growing investment in recycling infrastructures is considered to meet the sudden rise in demand for recycled battery materials contributing to the market expansion.
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The Future of Learning: How AI is Shaping the Education Market
Thought ArticlesArtificial intelligence (AI) is creating a significant shift in the education sector. AI is responsible for personalizing learning experiences and automating administrative tasks. AI is shaping how education is delivered and managed. This shift is seen at the classroom, institutional, and policy levels. This article analyzes the role AI is playing in the future of education, including market implications, recent product launches, collaborations, and any challenges and opportunities.
Personalized Learning: Tailoring Education to the Individual
AI’s ability to provide personalized learning experiences also meets the need for students to receive support based on their needs, something that government education authorities have recognized as crucial. Teaching models cannot account for the differences in the rate at which individuals learn; however, AI-driven systems can analyze student performance and provide individualized pathways. As an example, the U.S. Department of Education’s report on Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning in 2023 illustrates a tool that learns and evolves in real-time, which is proven to be useful for subjects such as math and reading.
Moreover, programs like this are supported by National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) data on U.S. students receiving individualized instruction with technology in 2022. GenAI usage among teachers and students has accelerated in the past year. In November 2023, 42% of primary and secondary teachers reported using GenAI as part of their job (up from 17% in April). Students and pupils could be using GenAI more than their teachers. 74% of online 16-24-year-olds in the UK have used a GenAI tool. Data on GenAI utilization in an educational environment reveals rates of between 14% and 67% of students using GenAI for homework and study. This trend also provides scope for the development of this market, given the amount of government funding going into scalable solutions to equity in learning, especially for students from underdeveloped nations.
Automating the Mundane: Teachers as Facilitators
AI is reducing the administrative load on educators, a focus of government initiatives to improve teaching efficiency. AI tools, such as those piloted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology, automate grading and lesson planning, freeing teachers to focus on student engagement. The Western Australian and Australian Governments are jointly providing funding for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education pilot program to minimize teacher workloads in WA. The $4.7 million program will employ AI at eight WA schools to minimize lesson planning time so teachers can spend more time in the classroom and less time administering.
Moreover, according to a survey from TeacherTapp in November, 42% of primary and secondary teachers have used GenAI to help them with schoolwork. The market for such tools is expanding as governments fund edtech integrations, evidenced by the U.S. allocating $190 million in 2024 for AI-driven educational software under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Virtual Tutors and 24/7 Learning Support
AI-powered virtual tutors are extending learning beyond the classroom, a development tracked by government agencies. In India, the Creation of 3 Centres of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence has been proposed under para 60 of the Budget Announcement 2023-24 “For the implementation of the vision of “Make AI in India and Make AI work for India”. Three centers of excellence in Artificial Intelligence will be established in premier educational institutions. Top industry stakeholders will further collaborate in carrying out interdisciplinary research, and create innovative applications and scalable solutions to problems in the fields of education.
As of fall 2023, 18 percent of K–12 educators used AI regularly for instructional purposes, and 15 percent of educators had tested AI at least once, according to a Rand study (2024). AI usage was more common among middle school and high school teachers, particularly those who teach English language arts or social studies. The majority of educators who used AI in teaching utilized virtual learning platforms, adaptive learning systems, and chatbots every week. The main uses of these AI applications were to tailor instructional materials to suit the needs of the students and to create educational materials.
Additionally, 60 percent of school districts have offered AI training for teachers by the end of the 2023–2024 school year, with urban districts least likely to offer such training. Educators in interviews spoke more about promoting AI adoption on the part of teachers than about developing policy for students, pointing to the ability of AI to automate teachers’ work.
Immersive Learning with AI
AI’s integration with extended reality (XR), virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, is creating immersive learning environments, a focus of government innovation programs. Moreover, the U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded funding for 25 projects, worth more than $20 million, under the Collaborations in Artificial Intelligence and Geosciences (CAIG) program. The investment seeks to enhance the development and application of cutting-edge AI methods in geosciences and enhance technical capacity as well as improve access to education and training in the use of AI methods in geosciences research.
In addition to this, the Digital Education Action Plan (2021-2027) is an updated European Union (EU) policy action aiming to establish a shared vision of high-quality, inclusive, and accessible digital education across Europe, and to facilitate the Member States’ education and training systems’ adjustment to the digital age.
Recent Product Launches and Collaborations
Various companies are driving AI adoption through product launches and partnerships. For instance, in January 2025, Dublin-headquartered global education technology firm, Prodigy Learning, and Minecraft Education announced the launch of ‘AI Ready Skills’, their new learning, assessment, and credentialing product, bringing AI skills credentialing into Minecraft Education. Moreover, in October 2023, Canva, the global visual communication platform that is all-in-one, announced the availability of a set of K-12 education products as part of its Canva for Education platform, becoming the first company to launch AI-powered education tools at scale.
In addition to this, in July 2024, Instructure, the most successful learning ecosystem, revealed significant AI breakthroughs, partnerships, and core LMS features that drive significant educator efficiency gains and support student success at its yearly InstructureCon conference. Product innovation is centered on priority areas: AI, insights, edtech efficiency, and the lifelong learning experience. In addition, the company revealed the launch of a new, standalone product, Instructure Intelligent Insights.
Conclusion
AI is transforming education by personalizing learning, automating tasks, and leveraging data, as evidenced by government data and companies’ strategies worldwide. Challenges like privacy and access remain, but collaborations and launches signal a commitment to inclusivity. As AI reshapes education into a dynamic, lifelong pursuit, its future hinges on balancing innovation with equity, guided by government leadership.
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Advanced Semiconductor Packaging Market expected to reach US$52.782 billion by 2030
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The Advanced Semiconductor Packaging Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.28% to reach a market size of US$52.782 billion by 2030 from US$37.137 billion in 2025, according to a new report by Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence. The growing worldwide demand for high-performance and small-sized devices is one of the major drivers driving the advanced semiconductor packaging market growth over the forecast period. The market is also likely to experience increased growth with the growing use of 5G technology and development in the IoT and Edge computing technologies. The growing dependence on artificial intelligence and high-performance computing (HPC) in the industrial sector is another driver driving the growth of the market.
Increased demand for automotive and consumer electronics in the European market are among the prime drivers that are fuelling the market growth. The Middle East and the African continent will both experience a slower growth rate within the span of the forecast period, primarily because of the limited presence of manufacturing technology within the region.
The advanced semiconductor packaging market includes a wide range of packaging types including flip chip, fan-out wafer-level packaging, embedded die, and others. By application, the market is segmented into consumer electronics, automotive, telecommunications, and others. The market is further segmented based on end-user which includes foundries, and integrated device manufacturers.
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Top Companies Leading the Silicon-Based Capacitor Revolution
BlogIntroduction: The Rise of Silicon-Based Capacitors:
Electronic circuits use basic capacitors as storage devices to handle three essential tasks including filtering, decoupling, and signal coupling. High-performance silicon capacitors have established themselves as leading alternatives for the replacement of traditional Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCCs) among modern technological solutions.
Key Advantages Driving Adoption:
Silicon capacitors offer several key advantages:
Top Companies Leading the Silicon Capacitor Revolution:
Several companies are at the forefront of innovation and development in silicon-based capacitor technology, each contributing unique advancements and catering to specific market needs.
The electronic components industry leader Murata Manufacturing serves the market through its extensive product assortment worldwide. The company’s advanced silicon capacitor technologies through the development of high-density semiconductor MOS-processed capacitors with innovative three-dimensional structures. Murata further provides an extensive product selection of silicon capacitors which focuses on different industry segments inside the electronics domain. Murata dedicates primary attention to achieving stability and reliability standards for their silicon capacitor products operating in multiple environmental conditions.
Murata Manufacturing Ltd extended its Integrated Passive Solutions product availability by establishing manufacturing lines in Caen France in October 2024. This move added to the worldwide production facilities of the electronics parts and devices manufacturers. By maintaining extensive product options Murata maintains strong capabilities to meet the various technological requirements of its electronics sector clients. These strategic manufacturing investments and the emphasis on reliability and a diverse application scope underscore Murata’s position as a major force in the silicon capacitor market. The company enhances its production capacity on purpose to predict market expansion while dedicating innovation to high-reliability applications.
As a leading company, Empower Semiconductor stands out as the top innovation authority in the production and distribution of integrated voltage regulators (IVRs) and silicon capacitors. The company achieves wide industry recognition because of its innovative E-CAP technology that provides minimal Equivalent Series Inductance (ESL) at its lowest possible 5 microhenries combined with its extremely low Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR). The E-CAP technology delivers exceptional capacitance density that reaches more than five times the levels of dominant MLCC solutions. E-CAP exhibits thin dimensions alongside flexible properties and this allows its placement in advanced packaging systems and directly beneath board components on printed circuit boards. The E-CAP technology from Empower shows exceptional stability because it does not experience meaningful de-rating from AC or DC bias along with temperature changes and aging effects.
Empower Semiconductor launched the largest silicon capacitor within its ECAP family for high-frequency decoupling when it joined the marketplace in May 2024. The new EC1005P from Empower Semiconductor offers SoC power integrity applications with single 16.6-microfarad (μF) capacitance in a compact package. This component shows 1GHz ultra-low impedance across its low-profile design making it perfect for SoC interposers and substrates thus matching the needs of HPC and AI applications.
As ELSPES conducts business as Elohim Inc. the company continues to lead embedded silicon capacitor technology innovation. The company gained important developments through deep trench three-dimensional structures and the implementation of high-k dielectric materials to produce ultra-high-density silicon capacitors. The partnership between Elohim and Daeduck Electronics served to integrate Elohim silicon capacitors into Daeduck FCBGA (Flip Chip Ball Grid Array) substrates.
Elohim built high-density silicon coupling capacitors intended for high-frequency usage which function at frequencies exceeding 60 GHz. Reliability testing on Elohim’s silicon capacitors showed no important alterations in capacitance performance after thermal and highly accelerated stress tests. The technology delivers an outstanding capacitance performance rate that reaches above 1,000 nanofarads per square millimeter.
ROHM Semiconductor added new silicon capacitors to its product range through the BTD1RVFL series development that focuses on smartphone and wearable electronic device applications. Using its RASMID™ miniaturization technology platform the company creates small yet powerful silicon capacitor products. ROHM Semiconductor produces the smallest 01005-size mass-produced surface mount silicon capacitors that serve as evidence of their commitment to miniaturization in product development. The BTD1RVFL series provides stakeholders with a substantial mounting area reduction of about 55 percent compared to standard capacitor measurements.
The HSDIP20 package allows ROHM to produce new 4-in-1 and 6-in-1 SiC molded modules which maximize PFC and LLC converters on onboard chargers (OBC) for EVs (electric vehicles). These products become available starting April 2025. The product range includes six 750V-rated models designated BSTxxx1P4K01 together with seven 1200V-rated BSTxxx2P4K01 products. The company pursues silicon capacitor development for industrial equipment and servers to enhance the utility scope of its technology.
HRH Semiconductor focuses its strategic actions on minimizing size and boosting operational frequency which matches the expanding mobile and wearable consumer electronics markets. Mobile devices require compact yet powerful components because of rising public demand so ROHM utilizes silicon capacitors that satisfy these exact specifications.
The company Skyworks Solutions operates as a leading semiconductor products designer developer and manufacturer of proprietary semiconductor products. Skyworks Solutions includes Metal-Insulator-Semiconductor (MIS) chip capacitors in their product line for their extensive utilization in electronic systems as part of DC blocking and radio frequency (RF) bypassing systems. The MIS capacitors produced by Skyworks possess high reliability and low loss properties through their utilization of silicon oxide-nitride dielectric material. Such semiconductor products function effectively up to 26 GHz.
Skyworks provides MIS chip capacitors that function effectively within a broad temperature range attributable to their suitability in extreme applications like electronic warfare along with instrumentation applications radar systems and communication technologies. The insertion loss of specifically these capacitors reaches 0.04 dB within a 50-ohm system configuration. The chips demonstrate operational effectiveness at 26 GHz together with excellent performance between -65 °C and 200 °C that makes them ideal for high-performance applications.
Conclusion: The Future Powered by Silicon Capacitors:
Silicon-based capacitors are playing an increasingly vital role in enabling the ongoing advancements in modern electronics, primarily due to their superior performance characteristics compared to traditional capacitor technologies. The leading companies profiled in this article Murata Manufacturing, Empower Semiconductor, Elohim Inc., ROHM Semiconductor, and Skyworks Solutions are making significant contributions to driving innovation and shaping the silicon capacitor market.
The continued innovation and increasing adoption of silicon capacitors are likely to pave the way for further miniaturization of electronic devices, significant performance enhancements in various applications, and the emergence of new technological possibilities within the broader electronics industry. As technology continues its relentless march forward, the demands placed on electronic components will only intensify, creating even greater opportunities for silicon capacitors to potentially replace traditional technologies in an expanding array of applications.
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