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負荷開閉器（LBS）の世界市場調査レポート：産業分析、規模、シェア、成長、動向、2024年から2032年までの予測

Global Load Break Switches Market Research Report - Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2024 to 2032

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英文 236 Pages
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即日から翌営業日
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負荷開閉器（LBS）の世界市場調査レポート：産業分析、規模、シェア、成長、動向、2024年から2032年までの予測
出版日: 2024年05月01日
発行: Value Market Research
ページ情報: 英文 236 Pages
納期: 即日から翌営業日
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概要

負荷開閉器（LBS）市場の世界需要は、2023年の18億9,000万米ドルから2032年にはほぼ28億7,000万米ドルの市場規模に達すると推定され、調査期間2024-2032年のCAGRは4.75%です。

負荷開閉器（LBS）は、負荷条件下で電気回路を遮断または分離するように設計されており、他の接続機器への電力を遮断することなく、機器の安全な保守、修理、分離を可能にします。これらのスイッチは、スイッチギア、配電システム、電気制御盤で主に使用され、電気の流れを制御し、電気機器を過負荷、短絡、その他の電気障害から保護します。電圧レベル、定格電流、アプリケーションの要件に合わせて、さまざまな構成や設計が用意されています。

市場力学

発電、送電、配電など、さまざまな産業で信頼性が高く効率的な配電システムへの需要が高まっているため、安全で中断のない電力供給を確保する高性能な負荷開閉器（LBS）へのニーズが高まっています。さらに、送電網の近代化とインフラのアップグレードへの注目の高まりは、スマートグリッド技術への投資を促進し、負荷開閉器（LBS）は遠隔監視および制御アプリケーションで重要な役割を果たします。さらに、厳格な安全規制や基準により、電気的危険から人員や機器を保護するために負荷開閉器（LBS）の使用が義務付けられており、市場の成長をさらに促進しています。さらに、コンパクトなモジュール構成など、スイッチの設計と技術の進歩は、製品の汎用性と柔軟性を高め、多様な顧客要件と用途に対応しています。しかし、スイッチギヤ技術の進歩やデジタル化へのシフトは、今後数年間の市場成長の課題となる可能性があります。

この調査レポートは、ポーターのファイブフォースモデル、市場魅力度分析、バリューチェーン分析を対象としています。これらのツールは、業界の構造を明確に把握し、世界レベルでの競合の魅力を評価するのに役立ちます。さらに、これらのツールは、負荷開閉器（LBS）の世界市場における各セグメントを包括的に評価することもできます。負荷開閉器（LBS）産業の成長と動向は、この調査に全体的なアプローチを提供します。

市場セグメンテーション

負荷開閉器（LBS）市場レポートのこのセクションでは、国別および地域別のセグメントに関する詳細なデータを提供し、それによって戦略担当者がそれぞれの製品またはサービスのターゲット層を特定する上で、今後のビジネスチャンスを支援します。

タイプ別

  • 空気絶縁LBS
  • ガス絶縁LBS
  • 油浸LBS
  • 真空LBS

展開別

  • 屋内
  • 屋外

最終用途別

  • ユーティリティ企業
  • 工業メーカー
  • 商業ビルオーナー
  • その他

地域別分析

このセクションでは、北米、欧州、アジア太平洋、ラテンアメリカ、中東＆アフリカの負荷開閉器（LBS）市場の現在と将来の需要を強調する地域展望をカバーしています。さらに、すべての主要地域における個々のアプリケーションセグメントの需要、推定・予測にも焦点を当てています。

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目次

第1章 序文

第2章 エグゼクティブサマリー

  • 市場のハイライト
  • 世界市場スナップショット

第3章 負荷開閉器（LBS）- 産業分析

  • イントロダクション：市場力学
  • 市場促進要因
  • 市場抑制要因
  • 市場機会
  • 業界動向
  • ポーターのファイブフォース分析
  • 市場魅力度分析

第4章 バリューチェーン分析

  • バリューチェーン分析
  • 原材料分析
    • 原材料リスト
    • 原材料メーカーリスト
    • 主要原材料の価格動向
  • 潜在的バイヤーのリスト
  • マーケティングチャネル
    • ダイレクトマーケティング
    • インダイレクトマーケティング
    • マーケティングチャネル発展動向

第5章 負荷開閉器（LBS）の世界市場分析：タイプ別

  • 概要：タイプ別
  • 実績データと予測データ
  • 分析：タイプ別
  • 空気絶縁LBS
  • ガス絶縁LBS
  • 油浸LBS
  • 真空LBS

第6章 負荷開閉器（LBS）の世界市場分析：展開別

  • 概要：展開別
  • 実績データと予測データ
  • 分析：展開別
  • 屋内
  • 屋外

第7章 負荷開閉器（LBS）の世界市場分析：最終用途別

  • 概要：最終用途別
  • 実績データと予測データ
  • 分析：採集用途別
  • ユーティリティ企業
  • 工業メーカー
  • 商業ビルオーナー
  • その他

第8章 負荷開閉器（LBS）の世界市場分析：地域別

  • 地域別展望
  • イントロダクション
  • 北米の売上分析
    • 概要、実績と予測
    • 北米：セグメント別
    • 北米：国別
    • 米国
    • カナダ
    • メキシコ
  • 欧州の売上分析
    • 概要、実績と予測
    • 欧州：セグメント別
    • 欧州：国別
    • 英国
    • フランス
    • ドイツ
    • イタリア
    • ロシア
    • その他欧州
  • アジア太平洋地域の売上分析
    • 概要、実績と予測
    • アジア太平洋地域：セグメント別
    • アジア太平洋地域：国別
    • 中国
    • インド
    • 日本
    • 韓国
    • オーストラリア
    • 東南アジア
    • その他アジア太平洋地域
  • ラテンアメリカの売上分析
    • 概要、実績と予測
    • ラテンアメリカ：セグメント別
    • ラテンアメリカ：国別
    • ブラジル
    • アルゼンチン
    • ペルー
    • チリ
    • その他ラテンアメリカ
  • 中東・アフリカの売上分析
    • 概要、実績と予測
    • 中東・アフリカ：セグメント別
    • 中東・アフリカ：国別
    • サウジアラビア
    • アラブ首長国連邦
    • イスラエル
    • 南アフリカ
    • その他中東・アフリカ

第9章 負荷開閉器（LBS）企業の競合情勢

  • 負荷開閉器（LBS）市場の競合
  • 提携・協力・合意
  • 合併・買収
  • 新製品発売
  • その他の開発

第10章 企業プロファイル

  • 上位企業の市場シェア分析
  • 市場集中度
  • ABB Ltd.
  • Arteche Group
  • Eaton Corporation PLC
  • EKOSinerji Elektrik San. Ve Tic. A.S.
  • Ensto Group
  • ETI Elektroelement D.D.
  • Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.
  • Fuji Electric FA Components & Systems Co. Ltd.
  • G&W Electric Company
  • Huayi Electric Co. Ltd.
  • Katko OY
  • Legrand SA
  • LS Electric Co. Ltd.
  • Lucy Electric Ltd.
  • Powell Industries Inc
図表

LIST OF TABLES

  • Market Snapshot
  • Drivers: Impact Analysis
  • Restraints: Impact Analysis
  • List of Raw Material
  • List of Raw Material Manufactures
  • Analysis By Type (Units and USD MN)
  • Air-Insulated Load Break Switches Market Sales By Geography (Units and USD MN)
  • Gas-Insulated Load Break Switches Market Sales By Geography (Units and USD MN)
  • Oil-Immersed Load Break Switches Market Sales By Geography (Units and USD MN)
  • Vacuum Load Break Switches Market Sales By Geography (Units and USD MN)
  • Analysis By Deployment (Units and USD MN)
  • Indoor Market Sales By Geography (Units and USD MN)
  • Outdoor Market Sales By Geography (Units and USD MN)
  • Analysis By End-Use (Units and USD MN)
  • Utility Companies Market Sales By Geography (Units and USD MN)
  • Industrial Manufacturers Market Sales By Geography (Units and USD MN)
  • Commercial Building Owners Market Sales By Geography (Units and USD MN)
  • Others Market Sales By Geography (Units and USD MN)
  • Global Load Break Switches Market Sales By Geography (Units and USD MN)
  • North America Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • United States Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • Canada Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • Mexico Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • Europe Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • Europe Market Estimate By Country (Units and USD MN)
  • United Kingdom Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • France Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • Germany Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • Italy Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • Russia Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • Spain Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • Rest of Europe Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • Asia Pacific Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • China Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • Japan Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • India Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • South Korea Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • Australia Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • South East Asia Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • Rest of Asia Pacific Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • Latin America Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • Brazil Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • Argentina Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • Peru Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • Chile Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • Rest of Latin America Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • Middle East & Africa Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • Saudi Arabia Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • UAE Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • Israel Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • South Africa Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa Market Analysis (Units and USD MN)
  • Partnership/Collaboration/Agreement
  • Mergers And Acquisition

LIST OF FIGURES

  • Research Scope of Load Break Switches Report
  • Market Research Process
  • Market Research Methodology
  • Global Load Break Switches Market Size, By Region (Units and USD MN)
  • Porters Five Forces Analysis
  • Market Attractiveness Analysis By Type
  • Market Attractiveness Analysis By Deployment
  • Market Attractiveness Analysis By End-Use
  • Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region
  • Value Chain Analysis
  • Global Market Analysis By Type (Units and USD MN)
  • Air-Insulated Load Break Switches Market Sales By Geography (Units and USD MN)
  • Gas-Insulated Load Break Switches Market Sales By Geography (Units and USD MN)
  • Oil-Immersed Load Break Switches Market Sales By Geography (Units and USD MN)
  • Vacuum Load Break Switches Market Sales By Geography (Units and USD MN)
  • Global Market Analysis By Deployment (Units and USD MN)
  • Indoor Market Sales By Geography (Units and USD MN)
  • Outdoor Market Sales By Geography (Units and USD MN)
  • Global Market Analysis By End-Use (Units and USD MN)
  • Utility Companies Market Sales By Geography (Units and USD MN)
  • Industrial Manufacturers Market Sales By Geography (Units and USD MN)
  • Commercial Building Owners Market Sales By Geography (Units and USD MN)
  • Others Market Sales By Geography (Units and USD MN)
  • Global Market Sales (Units and USD MN)
  • North America Market Sales (Units and USD MN)
  • Europe Market Sales (Units and USD MN)
  • Asia Pacific Market Sales (Units and USD MN)
  • Latin America Market Sales (Units and USD MN)
  • Middle East & Africa Market Sales (Units and USD MN)
  • Recent Development in Industry
  • Top Company Market Share Analysis

Kindly note that the above listed are the basic tables and figures of the report and are not limited to the TOC.

目次
Product Code: VMR112114555

The global demand for Load Break Switches Market is presumed to reach the market size of nearly USD 2.87 Billion by 2032 from USD 1.89 Billion in 2023 with a CAGR of 4.75% under the study period 2024-2032.

Load break switches are designed to interrupt or isolate electrical circuits under load conditions, allowing for safe maintenance, repair, or isolation of equipment without interrupting power to other connected devices. These switches are majorly used in switchgear, electrical distribution systems, and control panels to control the flow of electricity and protect electrical equipment from overloads, short circuits, and other electrical faults. These are available in various configurations and designs to suit voltage levels, current ratings, and application requirements.

MARKET DYNAMICS

The escalating demand for reliable & efficient electrical distribution systems across various industries, including power generation, transmission, and distribution, fuels the need for high-performance load break switches to ensure safe and uninterrupted power supply. Moreover, the growing focus on grid modernization and infrastructure upgrades drives investment in smart grid technologies, where load break switches play a critical role in remote monitoring and control applications. Additionally, stringent safety regulations and standards mandate using load break switches to protect personnel and equipment from electrical hazards, further stimulating market growth. Furthermore, switch design and technology advancements, such as compact and modular configurations, enhance product versatility and flexibility, catering to diverse customer requirements and applications. However, advancements in switchgear technology or shifts towards digitalization may challenge the market growth in the coming years.

The research report covers Porter's Five Forces Model, Market Attractiveness Analysis, and Value Chain analysis. These tools help to get a clear picture of the industry's structure and evaluate the competition attractiveness at a global level. Additionally, these tools also give an inclusive assessment of each segment in the global market of Load Break Switches. The growth and trends of Load Break Switches industry provide a holistic approach to this study.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

This section of the Load Break Switches market report provides detailed data on the segments at country and regional level, thereby assisting the strategist in identifying the target demographics for the respective product or services with the upcoming opportunities.

By Type

  • Air-Insulated Load Break Switches
  • Gas-Insulated Load Break Switches
  • Oil-Immersed Load Break Switches
  • Vacuum Load Break Switches

By Deployment

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor

By End-Use

  • Utility Companies
  • Industrial Manufacturers
  • Commercial Building Owners
  • Others

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

This section covers the regional outlook, which accentuates current and future demand for the Load Break Switches market across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Further, the report focuses on demand, estimation, and forecast for individual application segments across all the prominent regions.

The research report also covers the comprehensive profiles of the key players in the market and an in-depth view of the competitive landscape worldwide. The major players in the Load Break Switches market include ABB Ltd., Arteche Group, Eaton Corporation PLC, EKOSinerji Elektrik San. Ve Tic. A.S., Ensto Group, ETI Elektroelement D.D., Fuji Electric Co. Ltd., Fuji Electric FA Components & Systems Co. Ltd., G&W Electric Company, Huayi Electric Co. Ltd., Katko OY, Legrand SA, LS Electric Co. Ltd., Lucy Electric Ltd., Powell Industries Inc. This section consists of a holistic view of the competitive landscape that includes various strategic developments such as key mergers & acquisitions, future capacities, partnerships, financial overviews, collaborations, new product developments, new product launches, and other developments.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PREFACE

  • 1.1. Report Description
    • 1.1.1 Objective
    • 1.1.2 Target Audience
    • 1.1.3 Unique Selling Proposition (USP) & offerings
  • 1.2. Research Scope
  • 1.3. Research Methodology
    • 1.3.1 Market Research Process
    • 1.3.2 Market Research Methodology

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  • 2.1. Highlights of Market
  • 2.2. Global Market Snapshot

3. LOAD BREAK SWITCHES - INDUSTRY ANALYSIS

  • 3.1. Introduction - Market Dynamics
  • 3.2. Market Drivers
  • 3.3. Market Restraints
  • 3.4. Opportunities
  • 3.5. Industry Trends
  • 3.6. Porter's Five Force Analysis
  • 3.7. Market Attractiveness Analysis
    • 3.7.1 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Type
    • 3.7.2 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Deployment
    • 3.7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis By End-Use
    • 3.7.4 Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region

4. VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS

  • 4.1. Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.2. Raw Material Analysis
    • 4.2.1 List of Raw Materials
    • 4.2.2 Raw Material Manufactures List
    • 4.2.3 Price Trend of Key Raw Materials
  • 4.3. List of Potential Buyers
  • 4.4. Marketing Channel
    • 4.4.1 Direct Marketing
    • 4.4.2 Indirect Marketing
    • 4.4.3 Marketing Channel Development Trend

5. GLOBAL LOAD BREAK SWITCHES MARKET ANALYSIS BY TYPE

  • 5.1. Overview By Type
  • 5.2. Historical and Forecast Data
  • 5.3. Analysis By Type
  • 5.4. Air-Insulated Load Break Switches Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 5.5. Gas-Insulated Load Break Switches Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 5.6. Oil-Immersed Load Break Switches Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 5.7. Vacuum Load Break Switches Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions

6. GLOBAL LOAD BREAK SWITCHES MARKET ANALYSIS BY DEPLOYMENT

  • 6.1. Overview By Deployment
  • 6.2. Historical and Forecast Data
  • 6.3. Analysis By Deployment
  • 6.4. Indoor Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 6.5. Outdoor Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions

7. GLOBAL LOAD BREAK SWITCHES MARKET ANALYSIS BY END-USE

  • 7.1. Overview By End-Use
  • 7.2. Historical and Forecast Data
  • 7.3. Analysis By End-Use
  • 7.4. Utility Companies Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 7.5. Industrial Manufacturers Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 7.6. Commercial Building Owners Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions
  • 7.7. Others Historic and Forecast Sales By Regions

8. GLOBAL LOAD BREAK SWITCHES MARKET ANALYSIS BY GEOGRAPHY

  • 8.1. Regional Outlook
  • 8.2. Introduction
  • 8.3. North America Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.2 North America By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.3 North America By Country Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.4 United States Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.5 Canada Sales Analysis
    • 8.3.6 Mexico Sales Analysis
  • 8.4. Europe Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.2 Europe By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.3 Europe By Country Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.4 United Kingdom Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.5 France Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.6 Germany Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.7 Italy Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.8 Russia Sales Analysis
    • 8.4.9 Rest Of Europe Sales Analysis
  • 8.5. Asia Pacific Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.2 Asia Pacific By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.3 Asia Pacific By Country Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.4 China Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.5 India Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.6 Japan Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.7 South Korea Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.8 Australia Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.9 South East Asia Sales Analysis
    • 8.5.10 Rest Of Asia Pacific Sales Analysis
  • 8.6. Latin America Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.2 Latin America By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.3 Latin America By Country Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.4 Brazil Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.5 Argentina Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.6 Peru Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.7 Chile Sales Analysis
    • 8.6.8 Rest of Latin America Sales Analysis
  • 8.7. Middle East & Africa Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.1 Overview, Historic and Forecast Data Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.2 Middle East & Africa By Segment Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.3 Middle East & Africa By Country Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.4 Saudi Arabia Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.5 UAE Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.6 Israel Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.7 South Africa Sales Analysis
    • 8.7.8 Rest Of Middle East And Africa Sales Analysis

9. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE OF THE LOAD BREAK SWITCHES COMPANIES

  • 9.1. Load Break Switches Market Competition
  • 9.2. Partnership/Collaboration/Agreement
  • 9.3. Merger And Acquisitions
  • 9.4. New Product Launch
  • 9.5. Other Developments

10. COMPANY PROFILES OF LOAD BREAK SWITCHES INDUSTRY

  • 10.1. Top Companies Market Share Analysis
  • 10.2. Market Concentration Rate
  • 10.3. ABB Ltd.
    • 10.3.1 Company Overview
    • 10.3.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.3.3 Products
    • 10.3.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.4. Arteche Group
    • 10.4.1 Company Overview
    • 10.4.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.4.3 Products
    • 10.4.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.5. Eaton Corporation PLC
    • 10.5.1 Company Overview
    • 10.5.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.5.3 Products
    • 10.5.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.6. EKOSinerji Elektrik San. Ve Tic. A.S.
    • 10.6.1 Company Overview
    • 10.6.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.6.3 Products
    • 10.6.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.7. Ensto Group
    • 10.7.1 Company Overview
    • 10.7.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.7.3 Products
    • 10.7.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.8. ETI Elektroelement D.D.
    • 10.8.1 Company Overview
    • 10.8.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.8.3 Products
    • 10.8.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.9. Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.
    • 10.9.1 Company Overview
    • 10.9.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.9.3 Products
    • 10.9.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.10. Fuji Electric FA Components & Systems Co. Ltd.
    • 10.10.1 Company Overview
    • 10.10.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.10.3 Products
    • 10.10.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.11. G&W Electric Company
    • 10.11.1 Company Overview
    • 10.11.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.11.3 Products
    • 10.11.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.12. Huayi Electric Co. Ltd.
    • 10.12.1 Company Overview
    • 10.12.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.12.3 Products
    • 10.12.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.13. Katko OY
    • 10.13.1 Company Overview
    • 10.13.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.13.3 Products
    • 10.13.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.14. Legrand SA
    • 10.14.1 Company Overview
    • 10.14.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.14.3 Products
    • 10.14.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.15. LS Electric Co. Ltd.
    • 10.15.1 Company Overview
    • 10.15.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.15.3 Products
    • 10.15.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.16. Lucy Electric Ltd.
    • 10.16.1 Company Overview
    • 10.16.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.16.3 Products
    • 10.16.4 Recent Developments
  • 10.17. Powell Industries Inc
    • 10.17.1 Company Overview
    • 10.17.2 Company Revenue
    • 10.17.3 Products
    • 10.17.4 Recent Developments

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