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Assistive Technology Market Size to Grow by USD 7.93 Bn | Demant AS and Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Among Key Vendors | Technavio – Yahoo Finance
Posted: January 13, 2022 at 5:37 am
NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The assistive technology market value is anticipated to grow by USD 7.93 bn from 2020 to 2025. The market's growth momentum will accelerate at a CAGR of 7.26% during the forecast period.
Attractive Opportunities in Assistive Technology Market by Device and Geography - Forecast and Analysis 2021-2025
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Market DynamicsFactors such as the increasing number of orthopedic and neurological disorders, growing demand for rehabilitation centers, and the growing focus on compliance with industrial standards will drive the growth of the assistive technology market during the forecast period. However, the high cost of mobility products might hamper the market growth.
Company ProfilesSome of the companies covered in this report are Demant AS, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, GF Health Products Inc., Invacare Corp., GN Store Nord AS, Medline Industries Inc., MED-EL Elektromedizinische Gerate GmbH, Sonova Holding AG, Permobil AB, and Sunrise Medical LLC, etc.
Key Vendor Offerings
Demant AS - The company is involved in the manufacturing, development, and sales of products and equipment that can assist people with hearing loss in connecting and communicating with other people. Some of the hearing aid devices offered by the company are Oticon, Bernafon, and Sonic.
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare - The company offers and manufactures electrically operated patient lifts such as Samsoft 175 V2 Lifter.
GF Health Products Inc. - The company offers a wide variety of assistive technology products such as folding walkers, non-folding walkers, healthcare seating.
GN Store Nord AS - The company is involved in the manufacturing, development, and sales of innovative audio devices across the world.
Invacare Corp. - The company is involved in the manufacturing, development, and sales of powered mobility products such as Invacare TDXSP2 with LiNX Technology.
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Competitive AnalysisThe competitive scenario provided in the assistive technology market report analyzes, evaluates, and positions companies based on various performance indicators. Some of the factors that have been considered for the analysis of this market include the financial performance of companies over the past few years, growth strategies, product innovations, new product launches, investments, growth in market share, etc.
Market Segmentation
By device, the market is classified into three segments, namely sensory aids, mobility aids, and others. The sensory aids segment contributes the largest share of the market. The rising demand for sensory aids among the elderly and disabled people is a key factor for the growth of this segment during the forecast period.
By geography, the market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia, and ROW. North America will have the largest share of the market. The region is expected to account for 34% of the market's growth during the forecast period. The US is a key country for the assistive technology market in North America. However, market growth in North America will be slower than the growth of the market in other regions. The growth of advanced healthcare facilities and rising healthcare spending will drive the assistive technology market growth in North America during the forecast period.
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Assistive Technology Market Scope
Report Coverage
Details
Page number
120
Base year
2020
Forecast period
2021-2025
Growth momentum & CAGR
Accelerate at a CAGR of 7%
Market growth 2021-2025
USD 7.93 billion
Market structure
Fragmented
YoY growth (%)
3.39
Regional analysis
North America, Europe, Asia, and ROW
Performing market contribution
North America at 34%
Key consumer countries
US, Germany, Japan, UK, and France
Competitive landscape
Leading companies, competitive strategies, consumer engagement scope
Companies profiled
Demant AS, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, GF Health Products Inc., GN Store Nord AS, Invacare Corp., MED-EL Elektromedizinische Gerate GmbH, Medline Industries Inc., Permobil AB, Sonova Holding AG, and Sunrise Medical LLC
Market Dynamics
Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and future consumer dynamics, market condition analysis for the forecast period,
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Grow Light Market Research Report by Installation, by Watt, by Technology, by Product, by Lighting Type, by Spectrum, by Application, by Region -…
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Grow Light Market Research Report by Installation (New Installation and Retrofit), by Watt (Above 300 Watt and Below 300 Watt), by Technology, by Product, by Lighting Type, by Spectrum, by Application, by Region (Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East & Africa) - Global Forecast to 2026 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19
New York, Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Grow Light Market Research Report by Installation, by Watt, by Technology, by Product, by Lighting Type, by Spectrum, by Application, by Region - Global Forecast to 2026 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p06202223/?utm_source=GNW
The Global Grow Light Market size was estimated at USD 1,807.54 million in 2020 and expected to reach USD 2,047.94 million in 2021, at a CAGR 13.63% to reach USD 3,892.39 million by 2026.
Market Statistics:The report provides market sizing and forecast across five major currencies - USD, EUR GBP, JPY, and AUD. It helps organization leaders make better decisions when currency exchange data is readily available. In this report, the years 2018 and 2019 are considered historical years, 2020 as the base year, 2021 as the estimated year, and years from 2022 to 2026 are considered the forecast period.
Market Segmentation & Coverage:This research report categorizes the Grow Light to forecast the revenues and analyze the trends in each of the following sub-markets:
Based on Installation, the market was studied across New Installation and Retrofit.
Based on Watt, the market was studied across Above 300 Watt and Below 300 Watt.
Based on Technology, the market was studied across Fluorescent Lighting, High-intensity Discharge, and LED.
Based on Product, the market was studied across Hardware and Software & Services.
Based on Lighting Type, the market was studied across Interlighting and Toplighting.
Based on Spectrum, the market was studied across Full-spectrum and Partial Spectrum.
Based on Application, the market was studied across Greenhouse, Indoor Farming, Turf and Landscaping, and Vertical Farming.
Based on Region, the market was studied across Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East & Africa. The Americas is further studied across Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and United States. The United States is further studied across California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The Asia-Pacific is further studied across Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand. The Europe, Middle East & Africa is further studied across France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.
Cumulative Impact of COVID-19:COVID-19 is an incomparable global public health emergency that has affected almost every industry, and the long-term effects are projected to impact the industry growth during the forecast period. Our ongoing research amplifies our research framework to ensure the inclusion of underlying COVID-19 issues and potential paths forward. The report delivers insights on COVID-19 considering the changes in consumer behavior and demand, purchasing patterns, re-routing of the supply chain, dynamics of current market forces, and the significant interventions of governments. The updated study provides insights, analysis, estimations, and forecasts, considering the COVID-19 impact on the market.
Competitive Strategic Window:The Competitive Strategic Window analyses the competitive landscape in terms of markets, applications, and geographies to help the vendor define an alignment or fit between their capabilities and opportunities for future growth prospects. It describes the optimal or favorable fit for the vendors to adopt successive merger and acquisition strategies, geography expansion, research & development, and new product introduction strategies to execute further business expansion and growth during a forecast period.
FPNV Positioning Matrix:The FPNV Positioning Matrix evaluates and categorizes the vendors in the Grow Light Market based on Business Strategy (Business Growth, Industry Coverage, Financial Viability, and Channel Support) and Product Satisfaction (Value for Money, Ease of Use, Product Features, and Customer Support) that aids businesses in better decision making and understanding the competitive landscape.
Market Share Analysis:The Market Share Analysis offers the analysis of vendors considering their contribution to the overall market. It provides the idea of its revenue generation into the overall market compared to other vendors in the space. It provides insights into how vendors are performing in terms of revenue generation and customer base compared to others. Knowing market share offers an idea of the size and competitiveness of the vendors for the base year. It reveals the market characteristics in terms of accumulation, fragmentation, dominance, and amalgamation traits.
Competitive Scenario:The Competitive Scenario provides an outlook analysis of the various business growth strategies adopted by the vendors. The news covered in this section deliver valuable thoughts at the different stage while keeping up-to-date with the business and engage stakeholders in the economic debate. The competitive scenario represents press releases or news of the companies categorized into Merger & Acquisition, Agreement, Collaboration, & Partnership, New Product Launch & Enhancement, Investment & Funding, and Award, Recognition, & Expansion. All the news collected help vendor to understand the gaps in the marketplace and competitors strength and weakness thereby, providing insights to enhance product and service.
Company Usability Profiles:The report profoundly explores the recent significant developments by the leading vendors and innovation profiles in the Global Grow Light Market, including Aerofarms, Bowery Farming, Inc., California Lightworks, Emium Lighting, LLC, Epistar Corporation, Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd., Gavita International B.V., Heliospectra AB, Hortilux Schreder B.V., Iwasaki Electric Co. Ltd., Kessil, Koninklijke Philips N.V., LumiGrow, Inc., Osram Licht AG, Platinum LED Lights LLC, Savant Systems Inc., Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, Thrive Agritech Inc., Valoya Ltd., and VividGro LED Grow Lights.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:1. Market Penetration: Provides comprehensive information on the market offered by the key players2. Market Development: Provides in-depth information about lucrative emerging markets and analyze penetration across mature segments of the markets3. Market Diversification: Provides detailed information about new product launches, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: Provides an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certification, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players5. Product Development & Innovation: Provides intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments
The report answers questions such as:1. What is the market size and forecast of the Global Grow Light Market?2. What are the inhibiting factors and impact of COVID-19 shaping the Global Grow Light Market during the forecast period?3. Which are the products/segments/applications/areas to invest in over the forecast period in the Global Grow Light Market?4. What is the competitive strategic window for opportunities in the Global Grow Light Market?5. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Global Grow Light Market?6. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Global Grow Light Market?7. What modes and strategic moves are considered suitable for entering the Global Grow Light Market?Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p06202223/?utm_source=GNW
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Intelligent Virtual Assistant Market Research Report by Technology, by Product, by End User, by Region – Global Forecast to 2026 – Cumulative Impact…
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Intelligent Virtual Assistant Market Research Report by Technology (Automatic Speech Recognition, Text-Based, and Text-to-Speech), by Product (Chatbots and Smart Speakers), by End User, by Region (Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East & Africa) - Global Forecast to 2026 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19
New York, Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Intelligent Virtual Assistant Market Research Report by Technology, by Product, by End User, by Region - Global Forecast to 2026 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p06202169/?utm_source=GNW
The Global Intelligent Virtual Assistant Market size was estimated at USD 5,301.43 million in 2020 and expected to reach USD 6,781.17 million in 2021, at a CAGR 28.37% to reach USD 23,725.92 million by 2026.
Market Statistics:The report provides market sizing and forecast across five major currencies - USD, EUR GBP, JPY, and AUD. It helps organization leaders make better decisions when currency exchange data is readily available. In this report, the years 2018 and 2019 are considered historical years, 2020 as the base year, 2021 as the estimated year, and years from 2022 to 2026 are considered the forecast period.
Market Segmentation & Coverage:This research report categorizes the Intelligent Virtual Assistant to forecast the revenues and analyze the trends in each of the following sub-markets:
Based on Technology, the market was studied across Automatic Speech Recognition, Text-Based, and Text-to-Speech.
Based on Product, the market was studied across Chatbots and Smart Speakers.
Based on End User, the market was studied across Commercial and Personal. The Commercial is further studied across BFSI, Healthcare, Retail, Telecom, and Travel & Hospitality.
Based on Region, the market was studied across Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East & Africa. The Americas is further studied across Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and United States. The United States is further studied across California, Florida, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The Asia-Pacific is further studied across Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand. The Europe, Middle East & Africa is further studied across France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.
Cumulative Impact of COVID-19:COVID-19 is an incomparable global public health emergency that has affected almost every industry, and the long-term effects are projected to impact the industry growth during the forecast period. Our ongoing research amplifies our research framework to ensure the inclusion of underlying COVID-19 issues and potential paths forward. The report delivers insights on COVID-19 considering the changes in consumer behavior and demand, purchasing patterns, re-routing of the supply chain, dynamics of current market forces, and the significant interventions of governments. The updated study provides insights, analysis, estimations, and forecasts, considering the COVID-19 impact on the market.
Competitive Strategic Window:The Competitive Strategic Window analyses the competitive landscape in terms of markets, applications, and geographies to help the vendor define an alignment or fit between their capabilities and opportunities for future growth prospects. It describes the optimal or favorable fit for the vendors to adopt successive merger and acquisition strategies, geography expansion, research & development, and new product introduction strategies to execute further business expansion and growth during a forecast period.
FPNV Positioning Matrix:The FPNV Positioning Matrix evaluates and categorizes the vendors in the Intelligent Virtual Assistant Market based on Business Strategy (Business Growth, Industry Coverage, Financial Viability, and Channel Support) and Product Satisfaction (Value for Money, Ease of Use, Product Features, and Customer Support) that aids businesses in better decision making and understanding the competitive landscape.
Market Share Analysis:The Market Share Analysis offers the analysis of vendors considering their contribution to the overall market. It provides the idea of its revenue generation into the overall market compared to other vendors in the space. It provides insights into how vendors are performing in terms of revenue generation and customer base compared to others. Knowing market share offers an idea of the size and competitiveness of the vendors for the base year. It reveals the market characteristics in terms of accumulation, fragmentation, dominance, and amalgamation traits.
Competitive Scenario:The Competitive Scenario provides an outlook analysis of the various business growth strategies adopted by the vendors. The news covered in this section deliver valuable thoughts at the different stage while keeping up-to-date with the business and engage stakeholders in the economic debate. The competitive scenario represents press releases or news of the companies categorized into Merger & Acquisition, Agreement, Collaboration, & Partnership, New Product Launch & Enhancement, Investment & Funding, and Award, Recognition, & Expansion. All the news collected help vendor to understand the gaps in the marketplace and competitors strength and weakness thereby, providing insights to enhance product and service.
Company Usability Profiles:The report profoundly explores the recent significant developments by the leading vendors and innovation profiles in the Global Intelligent Virtual Assistant Market, including Amazon.com Inc., Amelia US LLC, Apple Inc., Artificial Solutions International AB, Avaamo Inc., Baidu, Inc., BlackBerry Limited, eGain Corporation, Google LLC (Alphabet Inc.), IBM Corporation, Inbenta Holdings Inc., Nuance Communications, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Sonos, Inc., and Verint Systems Inc..
The report provides insights on the following pointers:1. Market Penetration: Provides comprehensive information on the market offered by the key players2. Market Development: Provides in-depth information about lucrative emerging markets and analyze penetration across mature segments of the markets3. Market Diversification: Provides detailed information about new product launches, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: Provides an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certification, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players5. Product Development & Innovation: Provides intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments
The report answers questions such as:1. What is the market size and forecast of the Global Intelligent Virtual Assistant Market?2. What are the inhibiting factors and impact of COVID-19 shaping the Global Intelligent Virtual Assistant Market during the forecast period?3. Which are the products/segments/applications/areas to invest in over the forecast period in the Global Intelligent Virtual Assistant Market?4. What is the competitive strategic window for opportunities in the Global Intelligent Virtual Assistant Market?5. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Global Intelligent Virtual Assistant Market?6. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Global Intelligent Virtual Assistant Market?7. What modes and strategic moves are considered suitable for entering the Global Intelligent Virtual Assistant Market?Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p06202169/?utm_source=GNW
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SDI Appoints former IBM Research Partner Executive, Neil Clover, as Chief Technology Officer – The Wellsboro Gazette
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BRISTOL, Pa., Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --SDI, the leader in MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) digital supply chain solutions for manufacturing and facilities maintenance announced this week the appointment of Neil Clover to Chief Technology Officer. The appointment, driven by the company's continued growth in the manufacturing space as well as the rapid expansion into the multi-site facilities management/retail markets, demonstrates the increasing adoption of Industry 4.0 technology to enable more effective, resilient, and reliable digital supply chains.
"We've been leading our customers on a digital supply chain journey for the last few years. Global pandemic and climate change-related supply chain disruptions have only accelerated the need for technology-enabled solutions that provide organizations with the visibility and control to manage their MRO and FM spare parts supply chains more strategically," said Chris Moore, President and CEO of SDI. "Neil's design-thinking approach to designing, building, and implementing technology will ensure continuous improvement and innovation at a time when the global supply chain landscape is shifting so rapidly. His strategic leadership will also serve to keep SDI and our customers ahead of the emerging technologies and digital trends that are most relevant to both the company's goals and the market's evolving needs."
"Dependence on overseas manufacturers coupled with logjams at domestic docks, worker shortages and extended shipping times, are forcing companies to be more deliberate about their digital supply chain strategy to mitigate risk and secure the supplies they need to continue to operate," said Neil Clover, newly appointed Chief Technology Officer at SDI. "As a champion of innovation with a history of orchestrating and implementing transformative business strategy, I was impressed by how SDI has been leading their customers on a digital supply chain journey."
The company's digital journey was first publicly announced with the introduction of their ZEUS supply chain management platform enhanced by a mobile app, ZEUS Ordering, now available on the Apple Store.
Neil Clover joins SDI from his recent role as Partner Executive with IBM Research focused on Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing and Internet of Things for IBM's signature clients. Before joining IBM, Neil served as chief technology officer for the Mathematica Policy Research. Prior to Mathematica, Neil was chief technology officer at Arup, and chief technical architect at Tyco International. He began his career with AT&T/Bell Labs. He holds a B.S. from Delaware Valley College and an M.B.A. from LaSalle University.
Recent global supply chain disruptions have highlighted the need for reliable, technology-enabled processes and service delivery. MRO and PPE supply chain management is mission-critical to essential businesses like food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and other organizations rapidly adapting to this new world. The appointment of Neil Clover to CTO furthers the company's objectives to ensure their customers' MRO and FM spare parts supply chains enable organizations to continue to grow and thrive.
About SDI
SDI is a Digital Supply Chain Solutions firm with a focused practice in Indirect Materials, MRO, and Industrial/Facilities Technology. We go to market through an innovative As-a-Service offering, delivering custom solutions and results designed to improve our client's MRO supply chain performance.
Using a custom suite of products, services and tools, SDI's platform coordinates, aligns and optimizes every step of the digital supply chain. Lower costs, smarter inventories and more reliable production are all natural results from a more connected MRO supply chain. To learn more visit: https://www.sdi.com or contact sales@sdi.com
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Combatting Covid transmission with cutting-edge wearable technology – Health Europa
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This significant advancement, achieved by a research team from the American Chemical Society, may potentially change the trajectory of the pandemic, effectively reducing Covid transmission. The novel wearable technology is a passive air sampler that expertly analyses personal exposure to SARS-CoV-2, a tool that may be especially beneficial for people who work in high-risk settings, such as health care facilities and restaurants.
The full findings of the teams research project are published in ACSEnvironmental Science & Technology Letters. The endeavour was made possible due to funding financed by the National Science Foundation and the Rothberg Fund.
SARS-CoV-2 is predominantly spread through the inhalation of Covid-contaminated aerosols and respiratory droplets that are disseminated when people infected with the virus cough, sneeze, speak or breathe.
An array of protective equipment and practices have been adopted around the world during the pandemic to reduce the spread of the deadly disease. The implementation of face masks, social distancing, increased sanitation, and ventilation have aided in mitigating Covid transmission in public places.
Despite this, scientists have still detected airborne SARS-CoV-2 in indoor settings, suggesting more robust technology is essential to assess a persons risk of contracting the disease. Moreover, with novel variants, such as Delta and Omicron, emerging regularly and each more transmissible than the last, the newly developed wearable air sampler may provide an effective weapon against the virus.
Previously, scientists have employed active air sampling devices to detect airborne SARS-CoV-2 in indoor settings; however, this technology was not suitable for commercial use because these monitors are expensive, too large, non-portable, and require electricity.
To make this technology applicable for every day, personal use, the research team, led by Krystal Pollitt, set about creating a small, lightweight, inexpensive, and wearable device that isnt bound to a power source.
The result of their endeavour is a wearable passive air sampler known as the Fresh Air Clip which works by absorbing virus-laden aerosols on a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) surface. The researchers tested their air sampler in a rotating drum in which they generated aerosols comprised of a surrogate virus, a bacteriophage with similar properties to SARS-CoV-2.
The team detected the virus on the PDMS sampler using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR), signifying that the device can be reliably utilised to quantify airborne virus concentrations and the chances of Covid transmission.
Next, the researchers distributed the fresh Air Clips to 62 volunteers who wore the monitors for five days. PCR analysis of the clips detected SARS-CoV-2 RNA in five of the clips; four were worn by restaurant workers and one by a person who worked in a homeless shelter. The highest viral loads (more than 100 RNA copies per clip) were identified in two badges from restaurant servers.
Despite the Fresh Air Clip not being commercialised yet, the research suggests that it could be used as a semiquantitative screening tool that people can employ to monitor their exposure to SARS-CoV-2, in addition to locating high-risk areas for Covid transmission.
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Zzogri Announces Its Unrivaled Technology – GlobeNewswire
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SEOUL, Korea, Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 'Zzogri' of Edenview Inc., specializing in the production of convenience equipment for work in Korea, has been garnering global attention with its unrivaled technology. It has been recognized for its expertise and ability to develop new market by actively exporting to Japan, the U.S., Canada, and European countries and playing a role in creating the Korean Wave. In particular, Japanese customers praise for its high-quality and exceptional features that help continuous export of the product by local Japanese brand called '' (Zzogri).
Zzogri is a convenient chair for the user who needs to squat while working. It has become a must-item since more than 3 million Korean farmers use three or four chairs every year.
In particular, President's wife Kim Jeong-sook used it when she was engaged in volunteer work in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do Province, in 2017. The Zzogri of Edenview is very easy to attach and detach as it is worn like a belt around the waist. In addition, its safety belt doesn't make the users fall on their buttocks since its sitting cushion is fixed on their body to secure its safety. Due to its lightweight and portability, it was selected as an excellent invention by the Korean Intellectual Property Office.
Zzogri has gained much popularity among Korean farmers. That explains why the product has been distributed to farmers through the public institution's support project to prevent farmers' musculoskeletal diseases. In addition, it received the Grand Award in the category of agricultural equipment for the convenience at 'The best brand for empathy in Korea award' for two consecutive years in 2017 and 2018.
An official of Edenview said, "Our product is excellent for overseas gardeners and auto mechanics. We're planning to advance into more countries in the future. Also, we're actively looking for various investors and overseas sales agencies."
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ORISE is Accepting Applications for the Summer 2022 DOE Omni Technology Alliance Internship Program – Business Wire
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OAK RIDGE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is currently accepting applications for the U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) 2022 Omni Technology Alliance Internship Program. This 10-week paid summer program is for undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in Cybersecurity, Informational Technology and other related fields. U.S. citizenship is required.
Interns will receive hands-on experience that provides an understanding of the mission, operations and culture of DOE while holding appointments at DOE national laboratories across the U.S., Power Marketing Administrations, plants, DOE Headquarters and other sites.
Leading scientists, engineers and other professionals will mentor the interns to address cybersecurity and information technology challenges while gaining real-world experience.
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Volatility Could Be The Name Of The Game For Amkor Technology In 2022 – Seeking Alpha
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It's fair to say that holding on to Amkor Technology (AMKR) has not proved worthwhile for some time. AMKR has basically gone sideways for months, which may cause some to give up on AMKR and jump ship. The stock did end 2021 on a strong note, but it's not off to a good start in 2022. Volatility has gone up with the stock making big moves up and down, far more than in the past. AMKR has lost some appeal, but there are still reasons to hold on to the stock. Why will be covered next.
AMKR ended 2021 on a strong note. The stock rallied with a gain of 14% to cap off what was a volatile year. The stock got out of the gates strong in 2022, gaining another 5.8% on the first trading day of 2022. However, this did not last long. The stock lost 5.9% last Friday and it's now down 4.4% YTD.
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The final numbers show that 2021 was a good year for the stock. AMKR appreciated by 64% in 2021, but most of its gains came in the early part of the year. The stock was up 88% at one point in 2021. There has been a lot of volatility and the stock has made lots of big moves up and down, but, at the end of the day, AMKR has essentially gone sideways for much of 2021.
The early struggles in the new year should not come as a surprise. AMKR falls under tech and tech has fallen out of favor lately. Loose monetary and fiscal policies has forced global capital to search for havens where they can get a better return. The biggest beneficiary of this trend has arguably been stocks, tech in particular. Semis are part of tech and they too have benefited handsomely in recent years.
However, the Federal Reserve intends to tighten monetary policy in 2022, which has caused capital to move towards sectors that stand to benefit from higher interest rates. Tech has underperformed as a result. For instance, the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) has gained 10.5% YTD and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) has gained 5.4% YTD, the former with the aid of geopolitical tensions. In contrast, the Technology Select SPDR Fund (XLK) has lost 4.6% YTD.
This rotation out of tech has affected semis. For instance, the iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) has lost 3.9% YTD or slightly less than AMKR. Furthermore, the Fed could become even more hawkish due to the pressure of higher inflation, which could lead to a further selloff in tech stocks with a faster tightening of monetary policy. The Fed is unlikely to change course anytime soon, which suggests semis, AMKR included, will have to deal with a powerful headwind for some time. Overcoming strong headwinds is not easy.
Semis are faced with a headwind that wasn't there before. On the other hand, semis can still count on a strong demand environment for semiconductor chips. According to a recent forecast, the worldwide market for semiconductors is expected to grow by 8.8% YoY to $601B in 2022, a new all-time high. AMKR is a provider of outsourced semiconductor packaging and test services. As such, AMKR should benefit from robust demand as the market for semiconductors expands.
In addition, AMKR trades at relatively low valuations. If anyone is interested in riding the market for semiconductors higher, then AMKR offers a way to place a bet without breaking the bank. The table below shows the multiples AMKR trades at. For instance, AMKR has an enterprise value of $6.6B, which is equal to 5.4 times EBITDA.
AMKR
Market cap
$6.16B
Enterprise value
$6.64B
Revenue ("ttm")
$5,784.7M
EBITDA
$1,235.9M
Trailing P/E
10.45
Forward P/E
9.80
PEG ratio
0.13
P/S
1.00
P/B
2.12
EV/sales
1.15
EV/EBITDA
5.37
Source: Seeking Alpha
It's also worth mentioning that while the stock has not made headway in recent months, the same cannot be said of quarterly earnings. On the contrary, AMKR posted record highs for revenue, operating income, EBITDA and EPS in its most recent report. Q3 revenue increased by 24.2% YoY to $1,681M and GAAP EPS increased by 94.7% YoY to $0.74. EBITDA increased by 40.4% YoY to $358M. Advanced packaging was a growth driver once again. The table below shows the numbers for Q3 FY2021.
(GAAP)
Q3 FY2021
Q2 FY2021
Q3 FY2020
QoQ
YoY
Net sales
$1,681M
$1,407M
$1,354M
19.47%
24.15%
Gross margin
19.3%
19.4%
17.8%
(10bps)
150bps
Operating margin
12.6%
11.0%
9.4%
160bps
320bps
Operating income
$211M
$155M
$127M
36.13%
66.14%
Net income
$181M
$126M
$92M
43.65%
96.74%
EPS
$0.74
$0.51
$0.38
45.10%
94.74%
(Non-GAAP)
EBITDA
$358M
$295M
$255M
21.36%
40.39%
Source: AMKR Form 8-K
Guidance calls for Q4 FY2021 revenue of $1.59-1.69B, an increase of 19.7% YoY at the midpoint. It's also a decline of 2.4% QoQ, but this decline is in line with seasonal trends. The forecast expects EPS of $0.55-0.75 in Q4, an increase of 25% YoY at the midpoint. FY2021 revenue and EPS are projected to increase by 19.9% and 71.9% respectively YoY.
(GAAP)
Q4 FY2021 (guidance)
Q4 FY2020
YoY
Net sales
$1.59-1.69B
$1.37B
16.06-23.36%
Gross margin
18.0-20.5%
20.3%
(105bps)
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Jordan Peterson: Open the damn country back up, before Canadians wreck something we cant fix – National Post
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I spent more than three hours on the phone this weekend trying to get through to the online security department of one of Canadas major banks. One of my accounts was shut down (because I had the effrontery to sign in from Alberta an event too unexpected for the banks security systems). I was placed on hold interminably, subjected all the while to the corporate worlds idea of music (to soothe me). I was then offered a call-back, which I duly received, 45 minutes later. Then I was placed on hold again, and again, and again. This all occurred after my patience had already been exhausted in the aftermath of trying to fly in Canada.
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Like so many Canadians, I have been unable to see many of the people I love and who are tolerant enough to return the sentiment for nearly two years. Lockdowns. Restrictions. Limits on personal and social gatherings. Precautions. Precautions. Precautions.
But everything had opened enough, in principle, so flights for such purposes were in principle once again possible. My wife and I therefore took the opportunity on the last day of 2021 to fly first to Comox, British Columbia, and then, several days later, to our joint hometown of Fairview, Alberta. However, the airline we had arranged our flights with cancelled/delayed all six flights we had scheduled. Furthermore, they had no staff available in one entire wing of Edmontons airport. This made rescheduling prohibitively difficult. We were delayed by one full day travelling to British Columbia, and then another day travelling to Alberta (and there were further delays on our way home to Toronto). This took quite a chunk out of an eight-day trip. All this from an airline that not so long ago was a model of efficiency.
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Like most people in Canada, and in the broader Western world, my wife and I are accustomed to systems that work. When we booked flights in the past, with rare exceptions, we arrived safely and on time. When we used our banking systems, online, we gained access to our accounts. When we had to phone security, because of a log-in problem, we were able to talk to someone who was able to help. And, because we were spoiled Westerners, we expected that such would always and consistently be the case. Why? Because, by and large, our systems worked. Miraculously well. The power (and the heat its forty below here in northern Alberta, and has been for three weeks) always worked. Planes took off and landed on time. Banks were open and effective and honest.
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But there are empty shelves in the grocery stores here in Fairview. The supply chain that provides our food just in time are severely stressed. While I was here, I spoke with a local restaurateur who operates the pizza place I worked in forty years ago. She is barely hanging on. This is true of most local businesses.
I was on the phone for three hours trying to sort out a minor banking issue, after being delayed for a full day while flying, after having been delayed in a similar way only four days before. And, because I am an entitled Westerner, accustomed to my privileges, I got whiny about it. I have a banker that takes care of my affairs, and I sent him and his associate a string of complaints about the service I was receiving. They wrote back, apologetically, and told me that theyre barely able to function with the COVID restrictions, the attendant staff shortages (also caused by illness) and their inability to attract new employees a problem besetting many industries at the moment.
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I am not accustomed to feeling particularly sympathetic for the travails of large, successful enterprises: banks, airlines, utilities and the like. I expect a certain standard of service, so that I can conduct my own affairs effectively, and am impatient when delays unnecessary in the normal course of things emerge. The letter from the bank stopped me and made me think, however. It wasnt just the bank. It was also the airline. It was the empty shelves in the grocery store in northern Alberta. It was the daughter of the man I once worked for as a cook, back when I was a teenager. It was the shopkeepers and small business-people I have spoken with on this trip.
We are pushing the complex systems upon which we depend and which are miraculously effective and efficient in their often thankless operation to their breaking point. Can you think of anything more unlikely than the fact that we can get instant trouble-free access to our money online, using systems that are virtually graft- and corruption-free? Just imagine how much work, trust and efficiency was and is necessary to make that a reality. Can you think of anything more unlikely than fast, reliable and inexpensive jet air travel, nationally and internationally, in absolute safety? Or the constant provision of almost every consumer good imaginable, in the midst of plentiful, varied and inexpensive food?
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These systems are now shaking. Were compromising them seriously with this unending and unpredictable stream of restrictions, lockdowns, regulations and curfews. Were also undermining our entire monetary system, with the provision of unending largesse from government coffers, to ease the stress of the COVID response. Were playing with fire. Weve demolished two Christmas seasons in a row. Life is short. These are rare occasions. Were stopping kids from attending school. Were sowing mistrust in our institutions in a seriously dangerous manner. Were frightening people to make them comply. Were producing bureaucratic institutions that hypothetically hold public health in the highest regard, but subordinating all our properly political institutions to that end, because we lack leadership, and rely on ultimately unreliable opinion polls to govern broadscale political policy. Ive never seen breakdown in institutional trust on this scale before in my lifetime.
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I was recently in Nashville, Tennessee. No lockdowns. No masks. No COVID regulations to speak of. People are going about their lives. Why can that be the case in Tennessee (and in other U.S. states, such as Florida) when there are curfews (curfews!) in Quebec, two years after the pandemic started, with a vaccination rate of nearly 80 per cent? When BC is still limiting social gatherings? When we are putting tremendous and unsustainable strain on all the complex systems that have served us so well, and made us so comfortable, in the midst of the troubles of our lives?
The cure has become worse than the disease.
I have spoken with senior advisors to provincial governments in Canada. There is no end game in sight. The idea that Canadian policy is or should be governed by the science is not only not true, its also not possible, as there is no simple pathway from the facts of science to the complexities of policy. We are deciding, by opinion poll, to live in fear, and to become increasingly authoritarian in response to that fear. Thats a danger, too, and its increasingly real. How long are we going to flail about, hiding behind our masks, afraid to send our children (who are in no danger more serious than risk of the flu) to school, charging university students full tuition for tenth-rate online education, pitting family member against family member over vaccine policy and, most seriously, compromising the great economic engine upon which our health also depends?
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Until we decide not to.
There are no risk-free paths forward. There is only one risk, or another. Pick your poison: thats the choice life often offers. I am weary of living under the increasingly authoritarian dictates of a polity hyper-concerned with one risk, and oblivious to all others. And things are shaking around us.
Enough, Canadians. Enough, Canadian politicos. Enough masks. Enough social gathering limitations. Enough restaurant closures. Enough undermining of social trust. Make the bloody vaccines available to those who want them. Quit using force to ensure compliance on the part of those who dont. Some of the latter might be crazy but, by and large, they are no crazier than the rest of us.
Set a date. Open the damn country back up, before we wreck something we cant fix.
Time for some courage.
Lets live again.
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Scholar Q&A: Matthew Petrusek, Ph.D. > Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC > USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and…
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Jordan Peterson, God, and Christianity: The Search for a Meaningful Life
January 14, 2021
Few psychologists have garnered more attention in the past five years than Jordan Peterson, whose YouTube channel has amassed 4.4 million subscribers and social media feeds have attracted millions more. Petersons online personality courses have enrolled more than 40,000 students and his books have sold millions of copies across the globe. Among them is 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos, which became a bestseller after being published in 2018 and has been translated into 45 languages.
In the new bookJordan Peterson, God, and Christianity: The Search for a Meaningful Life,Word on Fire FellowMatthew Petrusek, Ph.D., provides a systematic analysis, from a Christian perspective, of Petersons biblical series on YouTube and12 Rules for Life. The epilogue examens its sequel,Beyond Order.
Prof. Petrusek is an associate professor of theological ethics at Loyola Marymount University and co-authored the book with LMU philosophy professor Christopher Kaczor, Ph.D.
Jordan Peterson, God, and Christianity was recently published by the Word on Fire Institute.
IACS spoke to Prof. Petrusek about the book.
Why did you write this book?
Working with Dr. Chris Kaczor, I wanted to speak to two audiences at the same time. First, to committed Christians, I wanted to highlight how Petersons work has been wildly successful in making the biblical understanding of reality, humanity and morality attractive to a secularized, post-Christian culture. To Petersons many non-Christian followers, I wanted to show how orthodox Catholicism completes and fixes the areas in Petersons thought that, in my view, need more philosophical and theological development and refinement.
How do Jordan Peterson and his work fit into the search for a meaningful life?
Petersons lectures and books address many different topics. However, one unifying theme in all of them is that life is not only meaningful but also that meaning is objective. It is not merely an individual or social construct. It is embedded in reality. That is boilerplate philosophical and theological material for Catholics, but Peterson has made it sound revolutionarily liberating to secular ears.
Peterson is a controversial and divisive figure. How has that controversy shaped the public perception of his works and thought?
I dont think Petersons work is controversial and divisive two terms that have taken on almost entirely subjective meaning in the past few decades. To be sure, an influential cadre of media, business, and academic voices have spoken loudly and very negatively about Peterson. However, in my view, they have not seriously engaged his arguments and, even less, shown evidence why his positions are wrong. Rather, their hostility to Peterson seems to be ideologically driven. As a Catholic, I do not agree with everything Peterson has said or written; that is why, in great part, I co-wrote the book. However, also as a Catholic, I do not find his principal arguments to be controversial or divisive.
Do you think Peterson has been effective at re-introducing the Bible and God into secular culture and, if so, why?
Yes. I think many secularists are drawn to Peterson, first, because he is a man of science and science is one thing, perhaps the only thing, that many secularists take seriously. So if a scientist can find such great meaning in the Bible, maybe they can, too. Second, Peterson, like the podcaster Joe Rogan, is not afraid to follow the truth wherever it leads, or, at least, where he thinks it leads. He is intellectually curious but also profoundly concerned with finding a good answer to his questions (that is, not just curious for the sake of curiosity). That combination of authenticity, intellectual openness, and moral seriousness is a rarity and will draw many peoples attention. Third, although Catholicism has always read the Bible with an ear to all its levels of meaning, Peterson has opened the biblical text to meanings that secular audiences (and poorly catechized Christian audiences) were not previously aware of. In fact, one lesson I think the Peterson phenomenon teaches Catholics is what a poor job we, both laity and clergy, have done in communicating the moral and spiritual richness of scripture. Happily, there has been a Catholic intellectual renaissance blossoming the past several years that has been reintroducing the beauty and brilliance of the Bible to the culture. Bishop Robert Barrons Word on Fire apostolate has been at the forefront of this movement.
From your perspective, how have Petersons thoughts and attitude toward God changed over time?
It is very hard to say where Petersons explorations will take him. It seems the experience of his wifes sudden healing from cancer and her devotion to the rosary has had a significant effect on him. But, of course, conversion is only a decision between God and the individual. All the same, I think of him, sometimes, as a contemporary St. Augustine of Hippo who is gradually thinking his way into orthodox Catholicism, yet still privately saying for now, to paraphrase St. Augustine in the Confessions, Make me a believer Lordbut just not yet!
Editors Note: Follow Prof. Petrusek on Twitter @MattPetrusek.
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