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PUNE – – October 13, 2026 -- The global robotics market will grow from USD 92 billion in 2025 to USD 480.1 billion by 2034, a compound annual growth rate of 20.15% over 2026–2034, according to a new analysis by Maximize Market Research.

The firm attributes the expansion to industrial automation, adoption of AI-powered robots, advances in smart manufacturing and rising demand from automotive, electronics, healthcare and logistics. Demand spans industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), automated guided vehicles (AGVs), service robots and humanoid robots. The report covers 154 data tables across 327 pages.

Burlington, N.J. – October 13, 2026 -- Eighty percent of U.S. adults expect to spend the same amount or more on holiday shopping this year than last, even as 58% of those respondents worry about exceeding their budgets, according to a Wakefield Research survey commissioned by off-price retailer Burlington Stores.

Budget anxiety peaks among parents and Gen Z parents

Concern about overspending rises to 69% among parents and 77% among Gen Z parents. The Gen Z parent subgroup totals 100 respondents, with a margin of error of plus or minus 9.8 percentage points.

Burlington says shoppers plan to stretch budgets through "dupe" products and in-person shopping.

Deal hunting turns a smaller budget into motivation for 58% of Americans

For 58% of respondents, shopping on a smaller holiday budget is exciting because of the hunt for the best deals. Another 87% say getting a great deal is more satisfying than owning a luxury item.

Pune – October 13, 2026 -- The global market for data center racks drawing more than 100 kW is forecast to grow from USD 37.2 billion in 2025 to USD 52.5 billion by 2034, a 3.5% CAGR, according to a new Credence Research Inc. report.

AI training and inference, accelerated computing and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads are driving demand. They require substantially more rack-level power and cooling than conventional enterprise infrastructure. Direct-to-chip liquid cooling, rear-door heat exchangers, immersion-ready enclosures and higher-capacity power distribution are becoming core design considerations for new deployments.

Delray Beach – October 13, 2026 -- The global rodenticides market is estimated at USD 6.61 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 8.83 billion by 2031, a 6.0% CAGR, according to MarketsandMarkets.

North America held 31.3% of 2025 revenue as Europe is expected to keep a significant share

North America accounted for the largest regional revenue share in 2025, at 31.3%. Europe is expected to hold a significant share of the global market, driven by rising rodent infestations in urban, industrial and agricultural sectors and by stringent food safety and public health rules. Well-developed pest control services and efficient distribution systems add to its position. Asia Pacific is identified as an important growth region, supported by rapid urbanization, expanding agriculture and food-storage infrastructure.

Delray Beach – October 13, 2026 -- The global low-power brushless DC (BLDC) motor market will grow from USD 6.59 billion in 2026 to USD 9.69 billion by 2031, a compound annual growth rate of 8.0%, according to MarketsandMarkets. The 2025 market size stood at USD 6.11 billion.

Asia Pacific is forecast to grow fastest at 8.8% CAGR through 2031

Asia Pacific is expected to post the highest regional CAGR of 8.8%. MarketsandMarkets attributes the growth to industrial development, expanding manufacturing, rising automation and demand for energy savings. China, Japan, South Korea, India and ASEAN countries have invested heavily in robotics, industrial automation, electric transportation, smart appliances and battery devices.

New York City – October 12, 2026 -- Organizations in regulated industries paid an average of $94,260 in compliance penalties over the past year, with manual document processes a leading driver, according to a survey released by S-Docs, a document generation and e-Signature provider for Salesforce.

Sixty-one percent of respondents report serious disruption from documentation errors

The 2025 State of Document Workflows and Compliance Risk Report found that 61% of respondents suffered a serious disruption caused by a documentation error. Affected companies faced audits (49%), regulatory scrutiny (38%), legal exposure (33%), data leaks (33%) and financial penalties (16%) in the past year.

Gwacheon, South Korea – – October 08, 2026 -- Park Systems Corp. captured 23.8% of global atomic force microscopy (AFM) revenue in 2025, retaining the top industry ranking for a fourth consecutive year from 2022 through 2025, according to QY Research's Global Atomic Force Microscopy Market Report.

Park Systems leads both revenue and unit shipments in 2025

The South Korea-based company sold 340 AFM systems during the year, the highest unit volume among manufacturers tracked in the study, while also topping the market on revenue share.

Brooklyn, N.Y. – – October 08, 2026 -- Secondhand shopping in the United States has expanded far beyond thrift-store apparel, with 76% of Americans buying used goods in the past 12 months and 89% having done so at some point, according to a new report from The Consumer Collective.

Luxury resale emerges as the fastest-growing category among younger buyers

The firm's "Second Nature: The State of Secondhand Shopping in America" report found 49% of consumers already buy luxury items secondhand or would consider it, a figure that climbs to nearly 80% once undecided shoppers are included. Gen Z (61%) and Millennials (60%) lead this trend, more than double the 27% rate among consumers aged 62 and older. Condition and authenticity remain the top barriers cited by shoppers hesitant to buy used luxury goods.

London – – October 08, 2026 -- The global cold plasma in healthcare market is projected to climb from $2,873 million in 2025 to $6,634 million by 2032, a compound annual growth rate of 12.7%, according to a new report from Credence Research Inc.

Devices dominate revenue while consumables build recurring streams

Devices accounted for 68.4% of product-segment revenue in 2025, reflecting continued emphasis on installed treatment capacity ahead of scaling consumables and service income. Plasma Jet technology held 39.6% of the technology segment, while Atmospheric Pressure Cold Plasma captured 66.8% of the pressure-type category, favored for bedside and outpatient use without vacuum infrastructure.

London – – October 08, 2026 -- The global thermal spray coating market is set to expand from $10,581.2 million in 2023 to $16,414.9 million by 2032, a 5.00% compound annual growth rate, according to a new Credence Research Inc. report tracking demand for wear, corrosion and thermal protection across aerospace, automotive, energy, industrial and medical sectors.

Plasma spray dominates while HVOF gains ground

Plasma spray coating held roughly 35-40% of process share in 2023, the largest segment, while high-velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) technology is positioned for faster growth as manufacturers seek denser, more wear-resistant coatings. Metallic coatings accounted for approximately 40-45% of the market, with ceramic coatings expanding in thermal and electrical insulation applications requiring high-temperature tolerance.