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This week's expert insights on major technology news headlines, and of course COVID-19. Get the #LuxTake on what disruptive technologies are in the spotlight for the final week of March.

DIGITAL JOURNAL - Some commentators have expressed concern with the FDA's decision. This includes Lux Research Associate Danielle Bradnan, who tells Digital Journal that she finds the Agency's decision "baffling"

“Previously, an investigation was hindered by either the limited knowledge or bias of the primary investigator, both of which are mitigated when using machine learning. A beneficial technology or idea is less likely to be missed due to an error in human judgement,” explained See.

OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY - Early figures are suggesting that the outbreak of Covid-19 could have a significant impact on global oil demand, with Arij van Berkel, a director at US-based research firm Lux Research claiming that “early indications by traders suggest a 20% drop in demand.”

Digital biomarkers, like any other data set or combination of data sets, have the potential to allow companies to personalize products to their clientele, streamline operations, and develop alternative revenue streams.

PHARMAPHORUM - The US government has shaken up access to telemedicine services to make it easier for people to get advice remotely, without having to visit medical facilities overstretched by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This week's expert insights on major technology news headlines. Get the #LuxTake on what disruptive technologies are in the spotlight this week.

Mass customization is the holy grail of modern manufacturing, as it requires companies to apply a higher level of automation and machine intelligence, also increasing costs and often slowing the production process.

In a new report, “Bio-based Intermediate Chemicals 2019 Update”, Lux Research evaluates 24 intermediates to identify those they believe will have the highest adoption based on production technology and market potential, presenting current scenarios beyond oil prices that are likely to provide opportunities for bio-based chemicals.

PR NEWSWIRE - The rise in e-commerce is fueling rapid growth in parcel delivery volumes, a market expected to grow to $665 billionby 2030.

Lux forecasts that the market for parcel delivery will grow from a total of 107 billion parcels delivered in 2019, generating $350 billion in revenue, to 289 billion parcel deliveries in 2030, generating $665 billion in revenue, resulting in a combined annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5% in parcel count and 5.8% in market value.

In a new report, “Bio-based Intermediate Chemicals 2019 Update”, Lux Research evaluates 24 intermediates to identify those they believe will have the highest adoption based on production technology and market potential, presenting current scenarios beyond oil prices that are likely to provide opportunities for bio-based chemicals.