Mobile gaming made its debut with Tetris in 1994, on the fossil-like Hagenuk MT-2000. The industry has come a long way since: Now, cell phones are the most popular gaming device by an impressive margin. This multi-billion-dollar industry surged over the pandemic, and BCC Research predicts the market will continue to climb (reaching $188.6 billion by 2027, specifically). 

High-quality and effective pharmaceutical packaging plays a vital role in saving lives. Without it, drugs can be easily tampered with or become damaged during delivery, making the medicine ineffectual, and effectively endangering a patient’s health. Because of this, it’s an industry that’s closely guarded and tightly regulated.

Flow cytometry is a popular analytical technique used in research and clinical laboratories. The process uses a laser to quickly analyze a population of cells submersed in fluid. Flow cytometry serves a variety of uses, from cell counting and biomarker detection to protein engineering. This laser-based technique has helped scientists diagnose immunodeficiencies over the past decade, though its applications range from marine biology to pathology.

Food trucks are an attractive business prospect. For amateur foodies with limited resources, they represent an affordable means of diving headfirst into the culinary industry. For restaurant chefs, food trucks can offer a fresh lease of life, a way to gain creative control in the kitchen with minimal overheads. 

Rumors have been flying that the paper packaging industry is shrinking as the world hurtles toward an almost entirely digital era. Society is shifting firmly online, and when packaging is required, a less is more mentality wins out with environmental concerns at the fore. But BCC Research’s latest report proves otherwise: the global overall paper packaging market is estimated to reach $463.3 billion by the end of 2027, with expansion coming at a compound annual growth rate of 5.1% (2022-2027). 

Covid-19 created shockwaves across every area of society, and the kidney disease industry is no exception. Doctors soon discovered a common consequence of Covid-19 was acute kidney disease (AKI), and with it came a troubling high mortality rate. 

Worth around $2 billion in 2022, BCC Research predicts the global conformal coatings market will reach $2.7 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 6%. Although the market is primed for growth, in many ways conformal coatings are a niche technology. We’ll be exploring the industry dynamics before diving into the 10 key developments that have unfolded across the market in recent years.

Microchips. We’re all familiar with them. They’re used in our phones, our computers, and are often embedded into our pets. But the idea of fusing technology with human biology is an idea many people are, quite understandably, far less comfortable with.

The term ‘plant-based revolution’ is no overstatement. 2022 has seen a continuation of the global trend to eat less meat, driven primarily by the urgent need to save the planet. Health and ethical reasons often factor into plant-based diets too, making it a popular lifestyle. With 2023 just around the corner, we’re reflecting on some of the year’s top-performing blogs published on BCC Research. Unsurprisingly, the ‘10 leading companies in plant-based meat’ remains one of our most popular pieces of content to date.

The pandemic undoubtedly triggered a rapid shift towards telehealth. When the vulnerable couldn’t access high-risk zones like hospitals, essential care within the home became a lifeline. Remote patient monitoring (RPM) made at-home care possible, allowing doctors immediate insight into an individual’s health. When combined with AI, the impact of RPM on health outcomes is significant.