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Follow on Google News | United States Flashlight Market Forecast and Analysis (2011-2016)This is the ElectroniCast analysis and forecast of the use of flashlights in the United States. In regions outside of the United States, flashlights are often referred to as “torches.” Flashlights are portable electric-powered light source.
By: ReportReserve This is the ElectroniCast analysis and forecast of the use of flashlights in the United States. In regions outside of the United States, flashlights are often referred to as “torches.” In the process of this market research project, in addition to interviewing existing customers and distributors of flashlights, ElectroniCast Consultants also studied over 50 lighting manufactures/ Boutique Shops Some of the (flashlight) Specialty Shops Other companies that we zoned-in on in our research efforts are the “specialty” For example, the winning sales/distribution- General-Purpose Companies/Brands ElectroniCast also researched companies, which serve multiple end-user market segments, such as household in-expensive (less than $5), low- and high-end professional, and even application specific such as the United States military, as well as products with a wide price range. This “General-Purpose” Market Forecast, by Light Source In this study, we provide a market forecast and analysis for the use of flashlights in the United States based on the following light source types, as well as flashlights equipped for recharging versus standard (not rechargeable/ • Light Emitting Diode (LED) Flashlight o Rechargeable o Standard • Halogen Incandescent Flashlight o Rechargeable o Standard • Argon or Krypton Incandescent Flashlight o Rechargeable o Standard • Xenon Incandescent Flashlight o Rechargeable o Standard • Fluorescent Flashlight o Rechargeable o Standard • High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Flashlight o Rechargeable o Standard A typical flashlight is a hand held unit, however, flashlights are often mounted on weapons, which are tactical flashlights used by the military, law enforcement or even recreationally by hunters. Flashlights are mounted to helmets or for recreational and work use. In fact, the list of different uses of these portable (cordless) light units is close to endless; therefore, the flashlight industry is constantly driven to identify innovative applications and designs. Some flashlights have more than one light source, for example a fluorescent flashlight from Makita also has an incandescent light source; however, the differentiation is that it is a fluorescent flashlight – so, ElectroniCast counts the flashlight as a fluorescent flashlight. ElectroniCast does not “double-count” Through research and development (R&D), manufacturers are striving to differentiate themselves from competitors, by means of customer end-markets (applications) Market Forecast Application Categories This market forecast of each product-type by the following end-user type (application) • Commercial/Industrial • Government-Sector o Military/ o Other Government-Sector • Consumer/Non- Market Forecast, By Function This report provides the 2011 market data review and 2012-2016 forecast for flashlights by the following functions: • Consumption Value • Quantity (number/units) • Average Selling Prices Since the market opportunity for flashlights continues to evolve, through the push by manufacturers to differentiate from each other to achieve increasing revenue, there is a need to explore technology-driven solutions addressing, but not limited to the list shown below. The relationship of cost of materials, along with the end-user price-points, are important considerations for flashlight manufacturers; Flashlight • Casing: Durable/stronger and/or lighter material, design/color, other • Circuit, Contact, Interior Parts, Switch: energy-efficiency, spark-proof, durability • Reflector: Durable, designs to increase reflectance and lumen/brightness, other • Lens, Lens Seal and Face Cap: Durable, focus-ability/ • Light Source: Durable, size, lumen/brightness, energy-efficiency, spark-proof, life-capacity (hours), other • Recharging Interface: Integration design from flashlight to recharge unit, material, size, durability, other Power Source • Battery: Size, weight, shape, run-time (hours), replacement availability, other o Primary (disposable) o Secondary (rechargeable) • Ultra-capacitors/ o The capacitor can be recharged more rapidly than a battery and can be recharged many times without loss of capacity; however, the running time is limited by the relative bulk of capacitors compared to electrochemical cells • Electromagnetic Induction • Solar power • Hand powered dynamos The most common power source for flashlights is the battery. Many types of batteries are suitable for use in flashlights, such as button cells, carbon-zinc batteries in both regular and heavy duty types, alkaline, lithium and rechargeable lead acid batteries, NiMH, NiCd batteries and lithium ion batteries. The choice of batteries will depend on the light source used, and will usually play a determining role in the size and shape of the flashlight. For further information visit http://www.reportreserve.com/ End
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