#Medical Kiosk Market

[marketprofessional]

Medical Kiosk Market Size, Share & Industry Growth Outlook | 2024-2033

Industrial Snapshot of Medical Kiosk Market

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According to Straits Research, the global Medical Kiosk market size was valued at USD 1.5 billion in 2023. It is projected to reach from USD 1.7 billion in 2024 to USD 5.7 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 15.2% during the forecast period (2024–2032).

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[beansprean]

My entry for What We Create In The Shadows vol 4! @wwcitszine

It was a privilege to be able to contribute to this zine among such creative, talented, and fun artist and writers! The mods truly did an incredible job and the zine is BEAUTIFUL! Highly recommend getting a physical copy if you can. :)

You can still get WWCITS until July 28th! All proceeds to to PFLAG!

(ID in alt and under cut)

ID: Detailed drawing of a city street at night; Nandor, Laszlo, Nadja, and Colin Robinson are in the foreground, running for their lives towards the viewer. Chasing them (having caught up to them, really) is vampire Guillermo flying through the air on bat wings, silhouetted by the glowing full moon behind him. He is grinning maniacally with his clawed hands curled upward in triumph, eyes glowing a burning orange as he poses mid-flight, chest puffed out with his newfound power. Nandor is in the front, arms pumping, eyes wide with fear as he looks straight ahead. At his elbow is Laszlo, looking over his shoulder in alarm, one hand clamped around Nadja's wrist to drag her on behind him. Nadja's other hand is holding up her skirts and cradling Nadja doll potato-sack style in her elbow as she rushes along. She looks upward with a snarl, distracted, as Guillermo looms above her. Lagging behind is Colin Robinson, huffing and puffing as he tries to keep up.

The city street behind them is full of easter eggs. A kiosk on the left behind Laszlo is covered in flyers: fundraiser to cover medical bills for Toby, a recruitment poster for the Mosquito Club, an add for reanimations for $350 cash, a Go Flip Yourself ad, a comptroller campaign poster for Sean covered up by one for Colin covered up by one for Evie, a newspaper article about Morrigan Manor, a Wicked poster, a flyer for the familiar mixer, a missing poster for Jenna, a Found poster for Guillermo's bicycle, a handwritten ad that says "Djinn to good home, call Gyermo" with a photo of the djinn lamp, and several stickers including one that says 'werewolves not swearwolves, a Palestinian flag, and the s5 moon promo shot. Sitting atop the kiosk is a frog with curly brown hair - la Guillerana, and above it on the brick wall is a black poster featuring a hooded figure with round glowing eyes that says "The Night Market: if you know, you know." The roof of the building has a clothesline stretched across it where the Cloak of Duplication is hanging. The next building has glass doors and windows across the first floor with soft ambient lighting coming from within. A foldable chalkboard outside says 'closed for privat pardy'. The name of the restaurant is printed above the door: 'love at first bite'. The second floor is a grid of square windows with the blinds drawn, a single ad for Rapula Realty in an upper window. A single anonymous finger parts the blinds on a lower window to peek out. The third floor has three windows and fairy lights draped across the front. A purple flag that says 'human wellness inquire within' hangs from the first window, and the second has one foggy pane with the word 'help' written on it backwards. Black Peter the goat is on the roof, front hooves planted on the ledge to look out at the running vampires in the street. The following building has a grid of windows and a temporary vinyl sign stretched across it that says 'Urgent Care'. More buildings stretch out behind to the horizon.

On the right, there is a small newspaper vending machine with the headlines 'Flying Man Spotted' and 'Strange meteor lands in New Brighton'. The adjacent building has four stories, the only entrance a set of stairs going straight down. Neon pink lights pour from the doorway and lowermost windows. Above the doorway with an arrow pointing down is a neon sign for Nadja's. Below it, a poster exclaiming 'Baby Colin Live!' One of the middle windows has a sign that says 'Nadja and Laszlo Human Music Group performing Thursday nights'. Hanging from the roof precariously by both hands and looking towards the ground in terror is Patton Oswalt. One of the Baron's mutant children is sitting happily on the ledge nearby. A tree is on the roof and has some kind of net hanging from it. The next building is corporate and mostly windows, the bottommost portion open and flanked by yellow poles, a yellow and black divider blocking the entrance. An awning above it says 'Jesk Parking'. Inside, there is what looks to be a pile of rats. Two bats fly past. A vinyl sign stretched over the building front is an ad showing a man hugging a pillow that says "Get the Guy Pillow! Buy 100 get 1 free! Guys only!" The roof turns suddenly to greco-roman architecture, a row of stone columns lining the edge. Sitting at the very top are the two gargoyles having a riveting conversation. The next building is 3 stories and has a trans flag hanging from one corner and a progress flat from the other. The first floor has an alcove with a door flanked by two windows, one featuring shelves with jars of white liquid, the other a palmistry poster that reads 'free palm reading with every ejaculation'. The store name above reads 'Satchel Serafina' More text on the second floor reads 'Home of Memo's Man Milk, gathered lovingly by hand.' Beyond this building is a small grassy area behind a fence with a dead old tree and some graffiti that says 'Simon the Devious' with a crown. There is a nearby sewer drain under the sidewalk where a hand is reaching out. More buildings stretch out behind to the horizon. /end ID

[crplpunkklavier]

Hey there! I might be applying for a PhD program in Germany next year and I was wondering if there was anything about Germany that's normal for natives but foreigners are confused about that you'd like to share? For instance, I was once told virtually nothing in Germany opens on Sundays, things like that <3

that's correct yeah, definitely get your shopping done BEFORE sundays and official holidays, because all stores will be closed. that includes places like pharmacies and doctor's offices! if you have a medical emergency on a weekend it's basically like having one in the middle of the night, so you'll have to find your local emergency numbers to call. the only places that ARE open on sundays/holidays are gas stations and some kiosks, so if you just need drinks and/or snacks, you're fine.

every bottle or can you buy that has this symbol on it:

you can return at stores with Pfandautomaten. theyre machines in grocery stores that you can feed your bottles/cans into, and they print a receipt that you hand over at the register, and youll get a little bit of money back. depending on what it was, it can be like 25 ct per can or something. its money you already paid when you bought it, so you dont get free money or anything, but its nice. also my non-german spouse just loves standing in front of those machines and watching.

our infrastructure is pretty bad in comparison to, like, most other industrialized places lol. its highly unlikely that there will be public wifi where you are, so get set up with a sim card asap. reception/data might still be pretty bad if youre not in a big city. the plus side of how backwards we still are about many things is that germans still looove cash. there will be places that do not take cards. usually its smaller places like bakeries or a farmers market stand. but it will happen

do go to a bakery whenever you can. you can get bread rolls for 30 cents and entire loaves for 3 bucks. theyre good!

there will be no a/c unless youre in a store or in a place with properly funded trains/trams. no residential buildings have a/c. i will be very surprised if your university does

if youre moving into any sort of student housing deal you might not have to deal with this, but if you're going to rent an apartment here, chances are it won't have a kitchen, and potentially it won't have flooring either. you have to get that yourself. it then ~belongs to you~ and you can take it with you when you move again, or try to sell it to the next tenant, and apparently people think that thats a good way to do this? i dunno lol. you can get kitchens at ikea. i'm sorry.

i'm not entirely sure where you're from, but if you don't get cold winters there then it might be worth to read up generally on how to dress for central european winters. you're not going to get fully snowed in unless you're moving all the way south to the alps, but we get snow sludge pretty much everywhere, and temperatures will drop to around 0° celsius.

april and may will feel crazy. you'll get 27°c one day and a thunderstorm will cool things down to 10° the next day.

most people speak english! we learn it in school. some will be apprehensive to do it, many will have a thick accent. but you will probably get through to people if your german isn't solid enough yet.

we have a large turkish population! try their food, go to their supermarkets, it's worth it!

good luck!! i will rb this if i think of anything else <3

[hapan-in-exile]

Volume 3 - Post #4: Margin of Error

Another installment in this ongoing serialized fanfic

Genre: Mandalorian x Fem! Reader

Total word count: 6.5K (of 45K total in Volume 3)

Rating: Explicit - smut, language, +18 *NSFW*

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IV. You knew it was absurd for the Mandalorian to worry that you would draw unwanted attention.

Walking down the grimy streets of Daiyu City, everyone you pass either stares with terrified awe or performatively averts their gaze at the sight of him. And despite his professed desire for discretion, the bounty hunter doesn’t stick to the alleyways or sidestreets but steers you down a wide, busy thorofare lined with carts, stalls, and kiosks.

You have to step carefully to avoid tripping over vendors hawking their goods on the walkway.

As you pass, many of the merchants stop mid-sentence to nudge their nearest customer and nod in Mando’s direction. You can feel the news ripple through the crowd, shifting like a current as the night market patrons realize who’s among them. Because a Mandalorian in Daiyu City could only mean one thing—that serious shit was about to go down between powerful people with deep pockets. 

You’d like to reassure everyone that your presence isn’t a harbinger of some impending gang war if for no other reason than all the anxious whispering is setting your teeth on edge. But who would believe you? Look at him. Who in their right mind is gonna believe this man is anything other than a walking magnet for trouble?

“They give you combat training in the Medical Corps?” the Mandalorian asks, perhaps sensing your growing unease. His voice is barely audible over the droids weaving in and out of the crowd gathered in front of Daiyu’s transit terminal, announcing gates and berths, departure and arrival times. 

“Ten weeks of basic,” you manage over the din. 

“Better than nothing.” 

His Beskar reflects and amplifies the loud, lurid colors radiating from neon signs framing every shop window and marquee. Entire buildings are covered in bright flashing advertisements that, without your visor, would probably induce a stroke. The night sky looms over the city, but the stars are shrouded in an impenetrable haze of artificial light.

“Just stay close and keep your head down,” Mando adds in a low rumble, which seems like odd advice since no one is looking at you. 

Your long mane of moondust hair remains hidden under your hood, and the black bodysuit camouflages your silhouette in shadow. But, despite his criticism, your original outfit would not have been out of place given the elaborate fashions you see on the passing females. All of whom slow down to give Mando an appraising once over.

Hardly the jealous type, you’re grateful not to be the only poor fool to fall for him in that armor. One or two promise him the 'night of his life,' a quick fuck down a dark alley...but as usual, he doesn't even bother looking in their direction.

The port is much quieter as you near the private docking bays, isolated but not neglected. Your stomach does a terrified little somersault when you realize where you're headed. Mando strides confidently toward an elegant Nau'ur-class yacht so immense it could probably house the population of a small moon. 

Except there appears to be only one way in or out—which has got to be some kind of fire code violation—and it’s guarded by HK sentinel droids. 

You pause before crossing the gangway and turn to the Mandalorian. “So—um—how confident are we that Vos will let us off the ship once this is over?” 

“Not particularly,” he sighs, sounding resigned.

“Do you just navigate life expecting everything to be a trap?”

“That surprises you?” Mando asks incredulous. “You fought in the Rebellion.”

“On the battlefield, where our enemies were very straightforwardly trying to kill us. Plus, they all wore these super distinctive uniforms. Made it easy to know who to shoot at.” 

Somehow, you can hear his eyes rolling. 

“I’m sorry.” You stop yourself from reaching for him, knowing someone onboard Vos’s yacht must be watching your every move over the security feed. “I don’t mean to make everything a joke. I’m just nervous.”

He starts to raise a hand to your shoulder but thinks better of it.

“You’re right to be cautious. Even if Vos agrees to help, he’s always searching for leverage. Best not to give him any.”

“Okay,” you nod in understanding. 

“Just keep a low profile and do as I say. Please.”  

A voice inside your head urges you to make a run for it, but another voice reminds you to have some faith in the Mandalorian. Kriffing hell, there’s nothing left to do except roll the dice and step inside.

“State your business.” 

You jump a little when the sentinel droids activate. Mando’s helmet turns to glance in your direction, and you can only imagine his regret at bringing you with him.

“I’m here to see Ryun Vos. He’s expecting me.”

“You’ll need to check your weapons.” 

When you enter the foyer, more HK sentinels wait for you inside, guarding a second set of closed doors. Another smaller droid rolls forward, holding out a metal case and opening the lid for Mando. The bounty hunter begins disarming, and you realize he’s got several weapons hidden on his person that you swear you’ve never seen before, including a micro pistol (?) secured inside the lining of his utility belt.  

Another droid approaches, holding aloft an empty case for you.

Unlike the small armory the bounty hunter is packing, you only have the knife at your waist and his two blasters holstered over each thigh. Mando leans closer to look at the Westars, sighing roughly through his nostrils when he sees that you’ve set them both to stun.

“You’re not the only one sworn to live by a creed,” you mutter under your breath.

Your words are lost in the soft whoosh of the interior doors sliding open. A woman clad in black leather armor and a gleaming cybernetic jaw steps into the foyer. 

“Not just yet,” she raises a hand and purses her black-stained lips. “I believe there’s a knife in your boot, Mandalorian.”

Wordlessly, he crouches down to remove the vibro-blade tucked into his left boot. In an added gesture of contrition, Mando shakes loose the whistling birds from his vambrace���but not the whipcord you notice. Which is a clever bit of misdirection. 

“Since when do you work with a partner?” the guard asks, finally acknowledging your presence with a disgusted sneer. 

While she scrutinizes your inexplicable appearance at the Mandalorian’s side, you think back to the toughest, most badass bitch you knew from infantry and try to remember her posture and the way she would stand with her knees straight, hips tilted. 

“Since now,” is the extent of Mando's explanation.

Some silent test of wills plays out between the two warriors before the guard relents. “I’ll let Vos know you’ve arrived," she drolls. "He’s busy at the moment. Not sure when he’ll find the time to meet with you, but you’re welcome to wait for him on level seventeen with the rest of the miscreants.” 

She—the Anzati woman—is absolutely terrifying. With skin so pale it looked ashen gray. The intricate facial markings carved into her cheeks are blood red. Her yellow eyes had slit-like, reptilian pupils. Jet black hair fell in heavy waves over her shoulders and down her bare muscular back. A portrait of lethal beauty. 

It's scary and arousing at the same time. Also distracting. What was the significance of that look she shared with the Mandalorian?

“Does this mean we’re officially partners now?” Alone inside the lift, you can’t stop yourself from saying something—anything—to shake the tension. The nerves bubbling up in your stomach have gotten the better of you already. 

“Why?” Mando looks at you askance. “You hoping I’ll introduce you to Vos?”

Wow. Okay. Guess you’re not sharing the elevator with the tenderhearted Mandalorian who'd stolen your heart. At some point, that man had transformed into this callous bounty hunter who did not appreciate collegial banter.

But as Mando so astutely observed, you’re no longer afraid of his cranky stoicism. Someone’s got to lighten the mood. “We did sort of team up for that job on Danvar,” you shrug. 

He clears his throat, “You think so?”

“Do you know what happens when bone marrow enters the bloodstream? If I didn’t amputate, that guy would have died of an embolism, rendering him literally worthless.”

“I believe you were compensated for your services.” 

“Would you be more comfortable if I used the term 'subcontractor' instead of partner?”

“I'd be more comfortable if you stopped talking so much,” the Mandalorian snaps. "But as I doubt that’s possible, can you at least keep your voice down?”

Good thing he wears that helmet cause otherwise, you might be tempted to break his nose.

“And I hope I don’t have to remind you that we’re not here to make friends,” he adds sternly. “These are Vos’s paid assassins and enforcers. They’re not your friends, and they never will be, so don’t talk to them.”

Oh yeah, you’d love to wind back a real sucker punch. Instead, you say, “Aye-aye, captain,” and give him a little mock two-finger salute. 

When the lift arrives on level seventeen, you step out into a pretty unremarkable mess hall, given the yacht’s extravagance. Lounge would be a more generous description since there are some gaming tables where people gather to play cards or dejarick. But the scene is closer to a military barrack, with a heated contest of arm wrestling drawing most of the room’s attention.

There are about twenty of them in all, a mix of species and genders, with a few droids amongst their ranks. Most pretend not to notice your arrival, but a few glare in the Mandalorian’s direction or exchange meaningful looks.

If Mando knew any of them, he didn’t seem to care. He stalks over to an empty corner of the room and takes root with his back against the wall, arms crossed over his chest. 

Is this what he's like on the job? All business? Not that it's a huge departure from his normally standoffish behavior, but...what? Did you expect drinking buddies?

No, he saved his warmth and humor for the kids. With maybe a little left over for you, too.

Unfortunately, you aren't as skilled in compartmentalizing your emotions. There’s no way you’ll be able to sit still waiting on Vos indefinitely, not with this much tension circulating, so you take a seat at a nearby table and activate the holo-board. Nadu Chaal, a Huttese game testing memory and calculation, is an ideal pastime to divert your attention.

Keep your head down and eyes on the board. Maybe you’ll leave without humiliating yourself. Or the Mandalorian.

“Hello, there.”

Ugh, kriffing ... You look up from your discard pile to see one of the mercenaries, a male Togruta, approaching your table. He walks over with a tankard but without a shirt, his well-muscled body glistening with sweat. Perhaps he’d been sparring with the group over by the bar. 

“Don’t think I’ve met you before,” he says, handing you a drink. You take it because it seems rude not to, and you don’t know what merits retaliation around here. “My name’s Talsala. And you?”

You twist your head reflexively to look at the Mandalorian standing still as a statue behind you.

“Ha!” Talsala barks with laughter. “Well done, Mando. She’s very obedient.”

It chafes your pride hearing him say that, but ‘very obedient’ has got to count for something with the Mandalorian.  

The Togruta leans one of his powerful shoulders against the wall next to him, “I’d offer you one, too, Mando, but then you might loosen up a little, and I know how you hate that.”

“Talsala,” the bounty hunter says in an irritated tone. “This is Thulani Vildar.” 

Fortunately, your visor hides the look of shock sweeping over your eyes. What did he mean by giving you Tigran Vildar’s name, especially given how much he seemed to hate the man?

“Always thought you worked alone,” the Togruta says, speaking to Mando. “Certain advantages to bringing in a partner, eh?” He shoots you a lewd glance, making it clear what these perceived benefits might be. “She looks…eager to prove herself.” 

And then, to your horror, Talsala takes the seat opposite you. “I’m trying to get a game of Bako going. You know it?”

Your nod is more wary than eager. “I’ve seen it played.”

He waves over two others—a Rattataki female and a human male—to join you around the table. You sense Mando’s looming presence behind you, but you don’t dare to look back at him and reveal your misgivings. There’s nothing hostile or threatening about their behavior, yet you can’t help feeling outnumbered. 

“Valine,” the Togruta smiles as she takes the empty seat on your right. “This is Thulani. And this brute is Kasper.” On your left is a stout, round fellow with short blonde hair, a bushy beard, and thick eyebrows, whose nose had been broken in several places. He grunts by way of greeting.

Talsala leans across the table. “Do not mind Kasper. He is not much of a talker.”

“No, we save all the talking for you,” Valine says dryly, motioning a droid over to refill her tankard. She slaps the Togruta’s arms off the table so she can reset the game. “I’ll take red.”

“Green,” you say evenly. 

When the game commences, they’re careful not to pepper you with too many questions, curbing their curiosity to match the flow of gameplay.

“Where are you from Thulani?” Talsala asks with a politeness that doesn’t match his arrogant swagger. “Can’t quite place your accent.”

The Togruta is committed to sending you a flirtatious smile every time he looks up from his hand, performatively biting his lower lip in concentration.

Years ago, you might have blushed, but thankfully, you're too well-seasoned for that now. “I’ve called many places home,” you reply impassively. “I’m sure it’s a mix of them all.”

“How do you know the Mandalorian?” Valine inquires moments later.

“Mutual acquaintance,” you tell her. 

All the while, Mando keeps his silent watch. Was he furious with you for letting yourself be drawn into their net? For certain, this was a fishing expedition. But whether one motivated by malice or boredom, you can’t be sure. 

“You two making the jump with us to Coruscant?" asks Talsala. "Or are you looking for work after your business with Vos?” 

“Not really my place to say,” you insist, nodding towards the Mandalorian. 

Valine snorts, stretching her legs under the table, “She is well-trained.” 

Then, Kapser calls out, “What you paying her for, Mando?”

It’s the first he’s spoken since sitting down at the table an hour ago. The question is weighted with some significance you can sense but not fully discern.

Ultimately, the Mandalorian is saved from having to answer when Vos’s personal guard steps into view. “Lord Vos is ready to see you now.” She turns on her heels, leaving you to follow in her wake, her presence deeply unsettling.

As you pull away from your seat, Talsala places a chip card in your hand. “Come find me when you tire of this old monk. I’ll put you to work.” 

Arching an eyebrow, you point at the guy and mouth “I told you so,” to Mando.

While the bounty hunter was right to make you change out of your clubwear, you are fairly sure you could be brain dead, wearing a gunnysack, and Talsala would still have offered to poach you out from under the Mandalorian just for sport.

You expect him to make some sarcastic reply, but instead, he exits the room in silence. Shit! Is he really that pissed at you?

Vos’s guard waits in front of the lift. She steps aside, letting you enter the elevator car, before leaning inside the cabin to enter a code into the operating panel. “There’ll be someone to escort you upstairs,” she says, ducking back out. “Always a pleasure to see you, Mando.” 

You don’t have time to read something more into her words or the predatory look she throws the Mandalorian. The jolt of the ascending elevator forces you to take a step back to avoid falling into him.

Traveling up the ship's spine, you look out onto an aerial view of Daiyu City, choked in smog and radiant light. There’s a grim splendor to it. In the silence, Mando steps toward the glass to get a better look.  

Is it a seething silence? You can’t be sure.

Maybe he’s waiting until you’re both off Vos’s yacht to start yelling at you, afraid to open his mouth lest he fly off the handle. It was foolish to let yourself be caught in their game. If they had wanted to overpower you, they easily could have with only the Mandalorian there to save you. Yet nothing so dire had happened, and you were cautious not to give anything away. 

Curse that fucking helmet. You have no idea what he’s thinking. The job on Berchest had been a trial run, but this felt like the real test. 

"Why did you tell Talsala my name is Vildar?"

The question escapes your lips before you can swallow it back. It isn't the time or place to have this conversation.

He shakes his head absentmindedly. "It ... it's the first thing that came to mind."

Your stomach lurches. "Mando, I know you think there's—"

Erenada! The credits you’ve been fidgeting with fall to the floor, and you crouch down hurriedly to stuff them back into the pocket of your belt.

“You made that much on a hologame?”

“What?” The casualness of his tone catches you by surprise. He didn’t sound angry. “Oh, yeah. Well, they never catch on,” you smirk. 

“Catch on to what?”

“Bako is all about betting against the draw. It's pure probability.” 

When he says nothing in response, you clarify. “I can count cards, Mando,” you say before adding in an even lower voice, “Plus, it helps that I can tell if someone’s bluffing. Or excited about a good hand.”

“Don’t you need skin contact?” he asks. “Isn’t that why you wear the gloves?”

“It’s more about proximity. Touch makes for a stronger connection. But I can pick up on a lot just sitting next to someone. You ordinarily don’t sense it because the Beskar shields you from my influence.” 

“And this is what you use your abilities for? Gambling.” 

Ugh, there’s just no winning with him. “Did you never wonder where I get the money? You don’t pay me enough to afford these boots.”

While not as glamorous as your thigh-high red lace ups, the dragon leather boots you're wearing are both practical and spectacular. 

“Is that what you meant when you said we could get the money for repairs ‘another way’?”

“It would have taken me a few days, but yes.”

He pauses, once again dumbstruck by the revelation that you don’t simply go into stasis every time he leaves the ship. “Do you bring the kids with you?”

“No, I do not bring children with me to gamble!” You say immediately, which is not a lie since you never go looking for gambling tables. They just happen to be a common occurrence in most Outer Rim taverns. “Nito takes a turn watching the baby. Just like he is right now.”

If Mando has further concerns about your childcare responsibilities, they’ll have to wait. The elevator doors open onto a waiting circle of uniformed guards. Every one of them, except the Cathar standing in the middle, are HK droids. 

Or, at least, Cathar is what he started out as—he was more machine now than organic.

The HKs scan you for any remaining weapons, and once again, Mando’s whipcord goes unremarked.

Nevertheless, the Cathar steps directly in front of Mando, barring his path inside Vos’s private rooms. He's built like a brick wall and is at least a foot taller than the Mandalorian.

“You know the rules,” he growls between feline teeth. “No one sees Vos without showing their face.”

You can almost feel Mando’s hackles rising. Clearly, this was a frequent point of tension between them.

“I have worked for Ryun Vos many times, and he has never seen my face.” 

A tense silence unfurls. Then, like the coiled strike of a snake, the bodyguard’s metallic hand shoots forward, reaching for the Mandalorian’s helmet.

Mando catches him by the forearm, stopping his hand mere inches from the Beskar helm. The bodyguard snarls, bearing his teeth before striking out with the heel of his other hand. Mando ducks his blows—once, twice—an elbow catches him in the ribs, but he uses the proximity to hook an arm around the Cathar's shoulder and throw him bodily down the hallway. 

Both men turn to face each other, planting their feet and taking up fighting stances.

“Chirgar!” Vos shouts into the hallway. “I admire your loyalty, but must you harass the Mandalorian every time we conduct business?” 

The bodyguard reluctantly stands down. “No point in rules if you don’t enforce them,” he snarls, running his tongue over a row of pointed teeth and tilting his shaggy chin at a belligerent angle.

The shadowy figure of Ryun Vos had preyed upon your mind like a specter. Mando was never forthcoming about what happened on the job, but with Vos, he didn't have to. The work for Vos always left him visibly shaken. He's so wary of the man that he refused to dock the Razor Crest on the same fucking planet. You'd taken a ship from a nearby moon to Daiyu City.

Which is all to say that it felt incongruous to see an elegant, effete man smiling at you in a well-tailored suit.

“Come, Chirgar,” Vos says from behind his lacquered desk. “You know Mando and I are old friends.” 

With a wave, he motions you inside the handsomely appointed offices, supplying a panoramic view of the city below. Ryun Vos was quite an avid collector with an evident penchant for ancient weaponry. Displays of swords, daggers, and armor feature prominently on every wall of his study.

“Mando,” the crimelord calls out in greeting. “I can never seem to find you when I need you. Yet, I never doubt you'll show up at my door again like a stray dog.”

Vos chuckles genially, but the hairs along the back of your neck tingle. You sneak a glance at the bounty hunter to see how he reacts to being called a mongrel, but his posture gives nothing away.

“Are you in need of sanctuary? As I've said before, if you came to work for me exclusively, I could smooth over all this unpleasantness with the Guild.” 

“I’m honored by your offer, Lord Vos, but I've no need of your generosity.” 

Mando’s words are carefully spoken, his tone firm but respectful. Yet something dark crosses your host’s face, replaced so quickly by a jocular grin that you can’t be sure whether you imagined it.

“Then what, pray tell, brings you all the way to Daiyu just to meet with me?” Vos asks, pulling a hand over his cleanly shaven jaw.

“I hoped to redeem the favor you owe me.”

The word hope is doing a lot of work to demonstrate Mando’s deference.

“Oho! A dog in search of food then…” Vos nods his head smugly and shifts his gaze in your direction. “And what about your lovely companion? I don’t believe we’ve been introduced.”

“Thulani Vildar, this is Ry—

“She knows who I am,” Vos says, waving a hand airily and leaning back in his sumptuous chair. “This favor. Name it, and it’s yours. Within reason, obviously.”

Mando pauses for a breath before launching into the pitch you devised. “While working a recent job—”

“Ah, working as a hunter? Warrior? ... Assassin?”

Has Mando worked as an assassin?

Alright, there's no need to be quite so naive. What else could the threat of bringing them in 'cold' mean? He's not referring to the carbon freezer, Thuli.

“My business is my own.” And the challenge in the Mandalorian’s voice is unmistakable.

Vos’s face tightens. “Careful,” he says softly. "I would hate to have to teach you manners, especially in front of the girl.”

At his words, Chirgar eases a hand down over one of the knives at his belt. In the tense silence that follows, you wonder if Mando really means to take down Vos and his bodyguard, armed only with his whipcord. He was a skilled fighter, but how would he withstand the Cathar’s cybernetic limbs, which could pulverize his bones to dust.

Finally, Vos breaks the quiet with a hearty stream of laughter. “I’ve forgotten that Mandalorians are not known for their decorum. My mistake. Please continue.”

The bounty hunter lets his gaze fall back to Vos. “I’ve come into possession of a wanted man whose contract I cannot collect on.”

“Being a wanted man yourself must make it difficult to navigate official, legal channels, I imagine.” 

“It’s not the Guild or New Republic I’m trying to avoid. But he was taken by mistake, and I would like to return him.”

“And you want me to arrange for his delivery?” 

Mando nods.

“Seems to me it would be easier for everyone involved to kill this man and be done with it.”

“It would,” the Mandalorian agrees. “But I think his safe return might be of value to you.”

Vos’s steepled fingers point toward the bounty hunter. “Now you have my attention.”

“This man is an engineer for House Galantis, one of the Nine Houses now ruling the Berchest system. With New Republic bureaucracy, it’ll be years before they obtain permission to sell their hyperfuel through official, legal channels.”

“I see. So, you are handing me a gift, which I may use to make an advantageous introduction. Very thoughtful of you. And what do you gain from this, Mando? My gratitude?”

“I need money.”

“Shocking how it always comes back to that. How much?”

“A hundred thousand.”

“Anything else? Perhaps you’d like my ship?”

Vos's tone is so egregious it's a struggle to keep from laughing. The sale of this yacht could finance a star fleet. Hell, he probably owned this yacht and a star fleet.

“You have the money,” Mando persists. “You have money and power because I freed you from prison where you were left to die.”

“Then you should have negotiated back in that cell. I’m not a bank, Mandalorian. And even if I were, given your current situation, I’d say your credit is a risky investment.”

“I’m not asking for a loan.”

“You want me to give you—" Vos paused. "Seventy thousand credits for some nameless nobody who might open a door for me?”

Mando looks at you questioningly. You shake your head. “A hundred thousand is the deal,” the bounty hunter says again.

It’s the first time since you walked into his office that you have Ryun Vos’s full attention. “And what makes you think you deserve anything more than what I dain to offer?”

“My Lord Vos,” you say, trying to match the reverence he so clearly felt entitled to. “We can sell this man only once. The political connections he provides will reward you many times over.”

“A brilliant assessment but, as I said, one that weighs connections he might provide.”

“House Galantis is offering a bounty of one hundred fifty thousand for his safe return. If his delivery doesn’t yield any business opportunities, there's still a profit to be made.”

Vos’s eyes darken as he considers his options.

“I will give you the one hundred thousand credits. But in exchange for my generosity, I would like a favor. One good turn deserves another, after all.”

Mando shifts his stance. “What favor do you ask?”

“I would like to borrow the services of your Miralukan crew member here—with the offer of an additional fifty thousand for you, my dear. Your talents are so rare; I would not wish to take them for granted.”

A lump the size of your fist lodges in your throat. 

Sure, you’re disguised as Miraluka. And here was confirmation that the disguise had worked. Because if Ryun Vos knew that you’re a wanted fugitive facing a death sentence back on Hapes, he’d have no reason to ask for your help.

No, it’s the creeping feeling that this entire encounter has been orchestrated to catch you in this moment that fills you with dread. 

Mando steps closer to you in a few quick strides, shielding you from Chirgar’s view. “She’s not part—”

“She can speak for herself,” Vos asserts, raising a hand to silence the Mandalorian. “The man whose life you saved on Danvar II has since made some accusations that I must verify.” 

“How would I—?”

“Don’t be coy,” Ryun Vos drolls. “The Mandalorian may rely on your services as a healer, but we both know the Miraluka can do much more than that.” 

Fuck! Fuck, shit, fuck. Hadn’t you just told Mando that you could sense when the other players were bluffing? Is that why Vos had left you to sit there for hours until a spot at the card table conveniently freed up? Had it all been a trap just to test you?

“I’m not asking you to tell me how you know…but you would know if someone was lying?”

“Yes,” you say in barely more than a whisper. Beside you, Mando’s body stiffens.

This is why he cautioned you against using your powers unless it was absolutely necessary. The quarry Mando captured on Danvar II had told Ryun Vos about his crimes and conspirators...but also about the young woman who'd healed him.

“Good,” Vos says cheerfully, clapping both hands together. “There are a few associates I’d like you to question.”

That he has them ready and waiting in the next room is confirmation of your worst fears, that this plan was set in motion the minute you stepped on board. 

“And what happens once I’ve found the person who’s been lying to you?”

Mando stands even closer, his broad shoulders enveloping you like a cloak. He was readying himself to defend you from attack. 

“I thought questioning a client’s intentions went against your professional code?”

You stare up into the Mandalorian’s viewplate, hoping that he understands—that he might be the only man in the galaxy to understand your conviction. “I’m not a hunter,” you tell Vos. “I’m a healer. And I took an oath to do no harm.”

Vos laughs with delighted surprise, smiling at you like the adorable idiot he believes you to be. “Very well. You have my word; I will not kill them.”

You scoff, “I’m sure it’s been some time since you bothered with wet work, Lord Vos.”

Next to you, Mando lets out a hushed curse in warning.

“Do no harm,” you repeat. “I need you to promise that this person will not be harmed. Evidence of their betrayal is what’s valuable.” A little taken aback at your own courage, you add, “These are my terms.”

Ryun Vos’s smile grows wider but doesn’t reach his eyes. “All right,” he says jovially. “Why not?” And he turns to a bristling Chirgar, “Bring in Pia'vak.”

The woman wears a tattered nightdress, a fine layer of grime, and several ugly burn scars. You shoot Vos a reproachful look. She'd obviously been snatched from her bed in the middle of the night to be tortured.

When she sits down at the table opposite you, your instincts have you reaching out for her. "Pia, give me your hand."

Pia’vak's spirit had been broken. You might have asked her to jump up and down on one leg, and she would have leapt onto the table to oblige. Subservient, she gives you both her hands so you quickly remove your gloves and hold them together between your bare palms. You can't remove the filth from her skin, but you do manage to clear up all the cuts and bruises.

She reaches up a hand to feel her mended nose. "Oh, thank you! Thank you!" Pia sobs. "Does...does this mean I get to leave?"

"Perhaps," Vos rests his chin on his knuckles. "You claim to have overheard Ivan say his information came directly from one of my lieutenants?"

Tears run down Pia's face as she nods frantically.

"Do you know who?"

"No! I swear! I never met him or saw his face or heard his voice or knew his name or —"

"She's telling the truth." You decide to save the woman from her helpless babbling. "Pia," you ask, staring into her wide amber eyes wet with tears. "You said you've never met him...if you didn't hear their voice, why do you think this person is a man?"

"That's what he said! Ivan said," she pleads hysterically. "That he knew where to find the weapons."

"Does Ivan know who this man is?"

"I don't know..." Pia'vak chokes, hiccuping as more tears spilled down her face, cutting trails through the grime on her cheeks. "I don't know...Ivan didn't tell me anything! I was out on the balcony, and I...he didn't know I could still hear him."

At that, she collapses into a fit of sobs.

You turn to glare at Vos. "Can we get Pia some clothes and a meal before she's on her way?"

He throws back his head to laugh. "You are a condolatory influence, my dear. I'll give you that. I can see why the Mandalorian is so...protective of you."

Mando's deep voice rumbles from over your shoulder, "Let's get on with it."

Chirgar hissed, but Ryun Vos merely gestured impatiently, "Bring in Ivan."

Ivan's appearance confirms your suspicion that these two were taken in some sort of pre-dawn raid. He wore a thin, ratty tunic over his briefs, and that was it. They hadn't even let him put shoes on.

Ivan also showed signs of torture. His face was a mess, with one eye completely swollen shut, his zygomatic bone likely floating around in several pieces.

"I need your hand, Ivan," you say calmly, reaching across the table.

"Stay away from me, witch!"

He draws himself back, looking both terrified and disgusted. The Miraluka were primarily known as healers and diplomats, but being able to see the world without eyes can make some folks superstitious. He was probably imagining grotesque, empty eye sockets behind your visor.

"Hold him down," Vos commands.

Chirgar shoves Ivan forward, pinning his chest against the table's edge. When you grip his wrist, the man tosses his head with a hateful sneer. Should you attempt to heal his wounds, or would he prefer not to be tainted by your witchcraft?

"Pia's safe now," you say, trying to garner some goodwill.

"What?" his brows furrow.

You don't pick up on any sense of relief, and no remorse either for endangering her life. Ivan could give a shit about what happened to Pia'vak.

Well, that made you feel less conflicted about incriminating him. You might have saved Pia, but you doubt Ivan will get out of this alive, whatever promises Ryun Vos had given.

"I know you've been stealing from me, Ivan. That much we've established," the crimelord drones. "The only reason you're still breathing is because I need to know how deep this rot reaches. Who gave you the stockpile locations?"

"I don't know! I never knew who he was. He didn't reveal anything about his identity!" Ivan yells desperately.

"So you say..."

You close your eyes to avoid watching Ivan's hysteric meltdown. The tangle of his emotions is a frustrating knot to unravel. His skill—like all good liars—was to weave in certain truths, along with things he told himself were true, to create the falsehoods.

"Is he lying?" Ryun Vos asks.

"No. He's telling the truth that his source never revealed themselves," you explain, and Ivan's shoulders sag with reprieve. "But he does know who it is."

"Fuck you, witch!" The man howls, but the shocked horror on his face is another kind of truth. One he can't hide.

"Give me a name," Vos demands, slamming a fist onto his desk, shaking loose his perfectly coiffed hair.

"He'll kill me," Ivan splutters, his one good eye darting around the room. "I'm fucking dead. I'm a dead man."

"Tell me his name, and I just might let you live," Vos growls. You throw him another glaring look. Could he not wait until you left the room to make a mockery of your principles?

Ivan turns his head back and forth, over both shoulders, hissing, "Shit! Shit! Shit!" and dissolves into unbridled weeping.

"Tell me his name," Vos roars, his voice full of cold fury.

The man raises his head, taking a deep breath. Then, a look of astonishment flashes across his face. Ivan gurgles, choking down the blood spilling from the knife protruding from his throat.

You sense, rather than see the second knife—the one that's meant for you.

It plunges down in a shining arc, ready to tear open your chest. You turn your head, squeezing your eyes shut in terror, but as you do, you glimpse the Mandalorian, his arm slashing through the air. There's a twang of colliding metal, and then…nothing.

Until you're knocked from your seat, landing with your face buried in the soft carpet, Mando's body shielding you.

“Stay down!” he yells.

You twist your head and open an eye to see the bounty hunter reaching for a gilded axe mounted onto the wall behind you. His fingers barely close over the handle before Chirgar upends the table and lunges forward.

Mando blocks the first swing of claws with the axe, but the next catches him in the ribs. Chirgar's bionic hand closes over the ancient weapon, and the wooden shaft splinters into pieces.

Grunting, Mando drops his elbow to launch a solid uppercut at the organic underside of the Cathar’s jaw. But Chirgar sees the blow coming and throws his head back to lessen the impact, blindly gripping the Mandalorian by both shoulders.

Mando’s body shoots upward to the ceiling, slamming into the crystal chandelier and crashing back to the floor with bone-rattling force. Chirgar lands kick after kick over the Mandalorian's prone body until he raises his knee high, intending to stomp the life out of the bounty hunter.

But at the last second before impact, Mando rolls between the Cathar's legs, launching to his feet with surprising speed.

Chirgar lets out a loud oof as Mando wraps his arms around him, pinning the Cathar’s cybernetic limbs to his side to neutralize their advantage.  He snarls, muscles straining, teeth bared as he tries to break Mando’s hold.

In answer, the Mandalorian drove his helmet into Chirgar’s nose with a nauseating crunch. Before you can blink, he releases the Cathar and lands a solid, well aimed punch to the solar plexus.

Chirgar hunches over, struggling for breath as blood gushes over his open mouth. Mando pivots on the balls of his feet to deliver a brutal kick to the back of the Cathar’s legs. Chirgar falls to his knees, swaying but somehow still upright. Mando lashes the whipcord around Chirgar's throat and dives for the floor, using his body as an anchor to drag the Cathar to the ground.

Chirgar makes a series of frantic choking sounds, slashing at the Mandalorian’s fists. But the Beskar gauntlets safeguard his relentless grip. Steadily, the grunting fades, and the flailing limbs still, until finally, the Cathar's body goes limp.

Staggering to your feet, the Mandalorian's arms surround you, holding you to his chest in a crushing grip. He looks down at you, raising a gloved hand to cup your face. You feel his gaze searching for yours to make sure you're okay. When you nod in answer, you can tell he doesn't believe you.

Despite the blood splattered across your face, you're unhurt. The shock of violence had turned your guts into jelly, but rugburn is the extent of your physical injuries. As long as you don't faint.

With Mando’s gasping breaths and your thundering heartbeat, it takes a moment to register the sound of clapping behind you.

You whirl around to find Ryun Vos leaning back in his chair, applauding. The Mandalorian had said the man would search for any source of leverage, and the look in Vos’s eyes, broadcast in his steadfast gaze, affirms what you know to be true. That Mando had betrayed his weakness with a single gesture, that comforting hand holding your face.

It had all been a trap. Or a series of traps that Vos had laid just to see what he could catch. Now he understood that a Miraluka and Mandalorian were within his grasp, and he only needed to catch one to get at the other.

Heeding none of this, Mando furiously demands an answer. “Why let him in here—armed—if you suspected him?” 

Vos shrugs. “Something’s different about you, Mando. I needed to see if you’d lost your edge or just gone soft,” he shoots you another glance. “Now I know.”

The crimelord looked bemused. “This prisoner of yours, how will I find him?”

Mando places a communicator down on the desk. “Once we’re off the ship, I’ll let him know it's safe to contact you.”

“Mando! This paranoia of yours is unfounded. Can’t you see, if you simply worked for me, there would be no need for all this worry? You’d both be highly rewarded for your talents as members of an organization that could protect you. And as you can see,” he nodded toward Chirgar’s lifeless body. “I have an unexpected vacancy.”

“My 'prisoner' will be in touch. Send Morrigan to collect him.”

Vos looks between you and the Mandalorian in surprise. “I’ll let her know she has your endorsement.” Sensing that there would be no further discussion of employment, Vos stands and places a hand over his heart. “You have my word, that I will return him safely to Berchest.”

With that, the office doors open.

“Is he really going to let us leave?” You mumble once you're back on the gangway. By the time you step onto the dock, your entire body is drenched in nervous sweat.

“We’ll find out soon enough.”

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[soleired]

An amber stranger (Zhongli x Reader one shot)

Content: Zhongli x y/n (gender neutral)

Warnings: none, SFW

The sun brought with it unmatched tranquillity as it set on the Liyue harbour horizon. Men, women, young, and old, all taking their leisurely stroll after a long day of work. That’s when you saw him. An awe-striking man that put an abrupt stop to your stroll, much to the dismay of the cargo carriers behind you. After a swift relay of apologies, your gaze returned to the stranger, only to be met with a gaze of his own. A tall, upright stature illuminated by an amber light. An intimidating presence to say the least. But the amused glint on his face did not go unnoticed by you. That was the first time you met the stranger, but it certainly wasn’t the last.

The second time you ran into the stranger was in the Bubu Pharmacy a few weeks later. You came with the intention of restocking your medical supplies when a deep voice swayed your concentration.

“The qingxin flower, an excellent choice to overcome sore throats and headaches, not to mention its nutritional value. A fine choice indeed.” The stranger commented, bemusing you into silence. “Ah, my apologies, it was rude of me to intrude on your affairs. Please, don’t let my musing get in the way of your browsing.”

“It’s..It's quite alright, no harm done.” You answered with regained confidence. “I was merely surprised. Thank you for your kind recommendation Mr…?” 

“Zhongli”

“Pleasure to meet you, Mr Zhongli”.

And just like that a new acquaintanceship was born. A connection that only continued to grow with each reencounter. As time raced by, that acquaintanceship evolved into companionship, a friendship, and then, an unfamiliar warmth.

A gentle breeze swept through the harbour on a fine spring morning, carrying with it the scents from every corner of the market. You were merely purchasing ingredients when you ran into a familiar figure. “Mr Zhongli! Good morning, are you here for groceries? The veggies have an excellent deal at the moment” You cheerfully greeted him.

“Good morning to you too Y/N, I was merely browsing. But if the deal is as good as you suggest, I'd be a fool to miss it.” He smiled warmly. “Also… Y/N.” He started after a brief pause.

“Yes?” You answered.

“Surely, you and I have grown past the point of using honorifics. Just Zhongli is fine, wouldn’t you say?”. He said warmly, before chuckling at your surprised expression. “After all, we aren’t strangers anymore.” 

“I suppose so, yeh” You affirmed. “Then, Zhongli, will you do me the honour of joining me this evening for an evening stroll?” You asked, quicking losing your prior confidence. “I’m planning to stop by Xinyue Kiosk, and thought...I was thinking maybe-”

“I would love to join you Y/N. Perhaps we could get some dinner as well?” He asked.

“That would be lovely.”

Three months have passed since that evening, and that prior unfamiliar warmth has made your heart its permanent home. Those familiar eyes, the warm smile, and the smooth voice never fail to make you yearn for more. And tonight, you decided to take the definitive stance. You will either fulfil your desire or lose everything. Thus, on a regular evening stroll by the docks, the very same place you first met the man, you took Zhongli’s hand and looked meaningfully at him. He was receptive. His upright stature illuminated by an amber light, as he gave you a questioning look. 

“Zhongli,” you started “there is something I must confess, please allow me to finish first.” He gave you a knowing look, a knowing look with a hint of sadness in them. 

“While I know we haven’t known each other for very long, I can’t deny this feeling anymore. Whenever I see you, I feel this warmth, this ache in my chest that won’t go away no matter how much I distract myself. My heart and thoughts race with your touch. So while you don’t have to return my feelings, would you please accept them and remain my companion?” You breathed your final sentence. Hating how the fear made your voice quiver. 

Zhongli was quiet for a long while. Replaying and rethinking each word you uttered. Before finally, returning his gaze to yours and answering:

“My dear Y/N, this must have been bothering you for a while now, thank you for confiding in me. I have lived a long life, met many people, and experienced many unforeseen losses. A part of my history I have yet to share with you. But in all that time, I’ve learned that it’s the chances you miss that you regret the most.” He smiled at you. “I would love nothing more than to remain your companion and to accept all the feelings you may feel. So please, share them with me in the future as well?”

[guttersniper]

mutt always tries to have some reading material with him, usually cheap mass-market paperbacks because they're light and don't take up too much room. genre and content aren't important. he’ll read whatever he can get his hands on – legal and medical journals, magazines, newspapers, discarded programs from performances, etc. stolen from kiosks, yard sales, and used bookstores, sometimes bought, or simply given to him, even fishing through trash to find something. if all you've got on hand is the new comprehensive a-z crossword dictionary, 1995 edition, best believe he'll go through it. and apply it, when he's going through the paper.

while he might not understand all of what he's reading, that just gives him a reason to learn more and new things and look stuff up. he likes libraries – along with everything else they offer, they're one of the only warm places that he will never have to worry about being chased out of. he always says it is better to fill his head with anything and stay sharp than to go crazy with whatever his mind would focus on without it.

[highshelfdavid]

with PAX Unplugged coming up I put together a bit of a survival guide for visiting Philly, and the Convention. It exists here in podcast form: https://pnc.st/s/highshelfgaming/cf2d8d7e/pax-unplugged-survival-guide

Some highlights:

Food: The Convention center is in an ideal food location. China Town, and Reading Terminal Market, along with the Fashion District shopping mall nearby provides plenty of food and drink options.

Transportation: The mass transit is solid in Philadelphia. If you're flying in there is a train station at each terminal of the airport, and a kiosk to buy a SEPTA Pass which gets you access to all the trains and busses in the city.

Parking: Parking in Philly is a nightmare, it's so bad they had a reality TV show about it for a bit. If you have to park in the city be prepared to download parking meter aps, or pay garage fees everywhere you go.

Winter Market: All around City Hall and other parks next to the convention center you'll find a massive winter market with local vendors selling all kinds of food, art, and clothes. definitely worth checking out.

Local History: Philadelphia has an impressive array of local and national history, and some world famous museums. If you can take an extra day to visit some of these things it's totally worth it.

Pot: Medical Weed is legal in the state of PA, it requires a doctor appointment and several weeks to get the card before you can visit a dispensary

Alcohol: There are plenty of bars, beer and spirits shops in the city. No open containers on the street or in your car.

Kensington: If you are still looking for a place to stay, avoid anything in this part of the city. It is suffering from the worst parts of the opioid crisis in the US, open air market for fentanyl and other opiats.

Fuck around and find out: Local moto that became a national slogan. Basically, mind your business when in public places. Harassing someone will not go well (not that anyone would!).

[shrutijadhav2139]

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Another key driver is the demand for enhanced customer experience and service efficiency. Self-service kiosks reduce wait times, streamline operations, and enable businesses to handle a higher volume of customers, all of which contribute to greater customer satisfaction. Additionally, kiosks can be integrated with advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and facial recognition, making them more intelligent and adaptive to user needs. These technologies enable kiosks to offer personalized services, further boosting their appeal in various sectors.

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Retail Industry: The retail sector is one of the largest adopters of self-service kiosks. Retailers are increasingly deploying these devices for functions such as product browsing, ordering, checkout, and even returns. With the shift towards omnichannel shopping experiences, kiosks help bridge the gap between online and offline sales by enabling customers to view products, check stock availability, and make purchases without waiting for assistance.

Hospitality and Food Services: The hospitality industry, particularly quick-service restaurants (QSRs), is leveraging self-service kiosks to streamline ordering processes. These kiosks allow customers to place orders, customize menu items, and pay quickly, improving operational efficiency and reducing labor costs. As customers seek more convenience, kiosks are becoming a key tool for enhancing the dining experience.

Healthcare: In healthcare, self-service kiosks are revolutionizing patient check-in and registration processes. Hospitals and clinics are adopting kiosks to allow patients to register, confirm their information, and pay for services without the need to interact with staff. This helps improve operational efficiency, reduce waiting times, and minimize human error, which is crucial in medical settings.

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Despite the positive growth outlook, the self-service kiosks market faces challenges such as high initial investment costs, maintenance concerns, and the need for ongoing software updates. However, as technology continues to improve and prices decrease, these challenges are expected to lessen, making kiosks more accessible for small and medium-sized businesses.

The market also faces competition from mobile apps and other digital solutions that offer similar self-service capabilities. However, the physical presence and intuitive interface of kiosks continue to make them a preferred choice for certain applications, especially in high-traffic environments where speed and convenience are paramount.

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The self-service kiosks market is on a strong growth trajectory, driven by technological innovations, the demand for efficient and contactless services, and increasing adoption across various industries. As businesses seek ways to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency, the role of self-service kiosks will continue to expand. With ongoing advancements in AI, machine learning, and other technologies, the future of the self-service kiosks market looks promising, offering numerous opportunities for businesses to capitalize on this growing trend.

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Patient Self-Service Kiosk Market, 2024 report by The Business Research Company offers comprehensive insights into the current state of the market and highlights future growth opportunities.

Market Size - The patient self-service kiosk market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.05 billion in 2023 to $1.26 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to regulatory compliance requirements, rising healthcare costs, patient-centric care initiatives, increasing patient volume, and demand for contactless solutions.

The patient self-service kiosk market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.55 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the expansion of telehealth and remote patient monitoring, interoperability and data exchange, emphasis on population health management, and demand for personalized healthcare services. Major trends in the forecast period include the expansion of AI and machine learning, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) integration, internet of medical things (IoMT) connectivity, blockchain for data security and interoperability, 5G connectivity and edge computing.

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Scope Of Patient Self-Service Kiosk Market The Business Research Company's reports encompass a wide range of information, including:

1. Market Size (Historic and Forecast): Analysis of the market's historical performance and projections for future growth.

2. Drivers: Examination of the key factors propelling market growth.

3. Trends: Identification of emerging trends and patterns shaping the market landscape.

4. Key Segments: Breakdown of the market into its primary segments and their respective performance.

5. Focus Regions and Geographies: Insight into the most critical regions and geographical areas influencing the market.

6. Macro Economic Factors: Assessment of broader economic elements impacting the market.

Patient Self-Service Kiosk Market Overview

Market Drivers - The expansion of telehealth medicine is expected to propel the growth of the patient self-service kiosk market going forward. Telehealth medicine refers to the remote delivery of healthcare services using telecommunications technology. The importance of telehealth medicine has risen due to the increased access to healthcare, convenience, and the ability to reach underserved populations. Patient self-service kiosks facilitate convenient access to healthcare resources and empower individuals to manage their health remotely, fostering a more patient-centered approach to healthcare delivery. For instance, in February 2023, according to a survey of 8014 respondents done by Rock Health, a US-based healthcare organization, the adoption of telemedicine increased, with 80% of all respondents having accessed care via telemedicine at some point in their lives, up 8% from 72% in 2021. 82% of Hispanic respondents reported telemedicine use, reflecting a 9% increase in 2021. Therefore, the expansion of telehealth medicine is driving the growth of the patient self-service kiosk market.

Market Trends - Companies operating in the patient self-service kiosk market are focusing on better technological options such as retinal imaging kiosk technology, to gain a competitive edge and advance healthcare offerings. These kiosks have advanced retinal imaging technology and user-friendly interfaces, allowing users to undergo retinal scans without professional assistance. For instance, in January 2024, Pursuant Health, Inc., a US-based health data management company, unveiled a groundbreaking kiosk equipped with advanced retinal imaging technology. This cutting-edge kiosk has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, marking a significant milestone. With the introduction of self-service retinal imaging capabilities, individuals can now conveniently capture their retinal images at these kiosks. The kiosk boasts an intuitive interface that seamlessly guides users through the imaging process. Following image capture, licensed eye specialists remotely analyze the images for signs of damage attributed to various health conditions, including diabetes and hypertension. This innovative addition enhances standard health check-ups by integrating retinal imaging with crucial health metrics such as weight, body mass index, blood pressure, and pulse, offering individuals a more comprehensive health assessment experience.

The patient self-service kiosk market covered in this report is segmented –

1) By Product Type: Freestanding Kiosks, Wall-Mounted Kiosks, Countertop Kiosks, Mobile Kiosks 2) By Component: Data Entry, Touchscreens, Barcode Readers, Keyboard And Trackball, Electronic Number Pad, Audio Speakers, Electronic Signature Pad, Printer, Point-Of-Sales (POS), Other Components 3) By Application: Self-Check-In, Floor Map, Prescription Order Refilling And Updating, Collection Of Co-Payments, Hospital News 4) By End User: Hospitals, Laboratories, Specialty Clinics, Pharmaceutical Stores

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Regional Insights - North America was the largest region in the patient self-service kiosk market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the patient self-service kiosk market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Key Companies - Major companies operating in the patient self-service kiosk market are International Business Machines Corporation, NCR Corporation, Sanden Holdings Corporation, Kontron AG, Clearwave Corporation, Fuji Electric Co.Ltd, Elo Touch Solution, Cybernet Manufacturing Inc., Peerless-AV, Telpo Technology Co. Ltd., Fabcon Inc, Evoke Creative Limited, KIOSK Information Systems Inc., JCM Global, Sedco Holding, Live Wire Digital , Meridian Kiosks LLC., Frank Mayer and Associates Inc. , Pyramid Computer, Zytronic PLC, Pursuant Health Inc., Voxson Pty Ltd, Optical Phusion Inc., Olea Kiosks Inc

Table of Contents 1. Executive Summary 2. Patient Self-Service Kiosk Market Report Structure 3. Patient Self-Service Kiosk Market Trends And Strategies 4. Patient Self-Service Kiosk Market – Macro Economic Scenario 5. Patient Self-Service Kiosk Market Size And Growth ….. 27. Patient Self-Service Kiosk Market Competitor Landscape And Company Profiles 28. Key Mergers And Acquisitions 29. Future Outlook and Potential Analysis 30. Appendix

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Global Medical Kiosk Market Insights: Innovations and Forecast

The global medical kiosk market has seen considerable growth in recent years, driven by the increasing adoption of digital health technologies, rising demand for accessible healthcare solutions, and improvements in patient engagement. Medical kiosks, which can provide a variety of healthcare services, play a crucial role in meeting these needs. From patient check-ins and diagnostics to telehealth services, these kiosks help streamline healthcare operations and improve patient experiences. The medical kiosk market overview highlights the growing demand for these devices in hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and even non-traditional healthcare settings, such as retail stores and airports, where convenient access to basic healthcare services is highly valued.

The Medical Kiosk Market Size was projected to reach 2.28 billion USD in 2022, according to MRFR analysis. By 2032, the medical kiosk market is projected to have grown from 2.52 billion USD in 2023 to 6.1 billion USD. It is anticipated that the Medical Kiosk Market would develop at a CAGR of approximately 10.33% between 2024 and 2032.

Medical Kiosk Market Size

As the healthcare industry continues to innovate and expand its technological footprint, the medical kiosk market size is expected to grow significantly over the forecast period. Recent studies indicate that the market size is poised for robust growth due to the escalating adoption of self-service technologies and the increased need for contactless healthcare solutions, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many healthcare providers and facilities are investing in medical kiosks to streamline services and reduce waiting times, providing an efficient solution that saves resources. The medical kiosk market size growth is also driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, which enhance kiosk functionalities and create a more seamless healthcare experience.

Medical Kiosk Market Share

When analyzing the medical kiosk market share, North America has historically dominated due to high technology adoption rates, established healthcare infrastructure, and increasing investments in healthcare IT. However, other regions such as Asia-Pacific and Europe are catching up, with a notable rise in installations in emerging economies due to government initiatives to improve healthcare access. The medical kiosk market share is also segmented by type, including diagnostic kiosks, telemedicine kiosks, and self-service kiosks. Diagnostic kiosks have gained a significant share due to their ability to perform basic health assessments and diagnostics, which are particularly valuable in remote or underserved areas.

Medical Kiosk Market Analysis

A comprehensive medical kiosk market analysis shows that the demand for medical kiosks is fueled by factors like the growing emphasis on patient-centric care, cost reduction, and the need for efficient healthcare management solutions. The analysis also reveals that medical kiosks are widely adopted in emergency departments and outpatient settings, where they assist with check-in, data collection, and other administrative functions, freeing up healthcare staff to focus on critical care tasks. Additionally, technological advancements, such as integration with electronic health records (EHRs) and secure data handling capabilities, contribute to the rising demand for medical kiosks.

Medical Kiosk Market Trends

One of the major medical kiosk market trends is the integration of telehealth capabilities within kiosks. This trend addresses the growing demand for virtual healthcare, allowing patients to connect with healthcare professionals remotely for consultations. Another trend is the use of biometric and AI-based diagnostic tools, enabling kiosks to perform various health checks, such as temperature measurement, blood pressure monitoring, and symptom checking, without the need for direct patient-provider interaction. Furthermore, the rise of multifunctional kiosks capable of handling multiple healthcare services is reshaping the market, as healthcare facilities prefer all-in-one solutions to meet diverse patient needs.

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Technological Advancements: Insights into recent advancements, such as AI integration and telehealth capabilities in medical kiosks, help companies stay updated on innovations shaping the medical kiosk market.

Recent Developments

Recent developments in the medical kiosk market include the adoption of AI-powered diagnostic tools, which improve the accuracy and range of self-service health assessments. Telemedicine integration has also become a major feature, especially post-COVID-19, enabling remote consultations from kiosks. Furthermore, partnerships between tech companies and healthcare providers are growing, aiming to expand the functionality of medical kiosks in terms of software and hardware. Additionally, regulatory approvals and government funding initiatives in countries focused on digital healthcare are accelerating kiosk installations in public spaces, contributing to increased accessibility and convenience in healthcare services.

Overall, the medical kiosk market shows strong potential for growth and innovation, supported by trends in digital healthcare, AI, and IoT technologies, which are set to redefine healthcare access and service delivery across the globe.

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Healthcare Kiosk Market Size, Share, and Growth Analysis 2031

The healthcare kiosk market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by the increasing need for efficient healthcare services, technological advancements, and the rising demand for patient engagement. These self-service kiosks offer a range of functionalities, including appointment scheduling, check-in, payment processing, and access to medical records. As we look toward 2031, several factors are expected to shape the future landscape of this market.

As of 2023, the healthcare kiosk market was valued at approximately USD 1.26 billion, with projections suggesting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 14.8% over the next eight years. By 2031, the market is anticipated to reach around USD 4.37 billion, reflecting a significant increase in adoption across various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies.

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Key Drivers of Growth

1. Rising Demand for Patient-Centric Services: There is a growing emphasis on enhancing patient experience in healthcare facilities. Kiosks facilitate quicker service delivery, reduce wait times, and provide patients with more control over their healthcare journeys.

2. Technological Advancements: Innovations in technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and improved user interfaces, are making kiosks more efficient and user-friendly. These advancements enable kiosks to handle complex tasks, including symptom checkers and telemedicine integrations.

3. Cost Efficiency: Healthcare kiosks help organizations reduce operational costs by automating administrative tasks. This efficiency not only lowers labor costs but also streamlines processes, allowing healthcare professionals to focus on patient care.

4. Increased Focus on Preventive Care: The shift toward preventive healthcare is fueling the demand for kiosks that offer health screenings and educational resources, empowering patients to take charge of their health.

5. Growing Adoption in Emerging Markets: Developing regions are witnessing an increase in healthcare infrastructure investment, leading to higher kiosk adoption rates. These markets are particularly focused on improving access to healthcare services.

Market Segmentation

The healthcare kiosk market can be segmented based on type, application, and region:

1. By Type:

   - Patient Check-In Kiosks: Streamlining the patient check-in process.

   - Medication Dispensing Kiosks: Allowing patients to pick up prescriptions autonomously.

   - Health Monitoring Kiosks: Offering diagnostic services like blood pressure and glucose testing.

2. By Application:

   - Hospitals: The largest segment, driven by the need for efficient patient flow management.

   - Pharmacies: Increasingly adopting kiosks for prescription services and health consultations.

   - Clinics: Utilizing kiosks for registration and check-in processes.

3. By Region:

   - North America: Dominates the market due to advanced healthcare infrastructure and high technology adoption.

   - Europe: Witnessing steady growth, supported by government initiatives to enhance healthcare access.

   - Asia-Pacific: Expected to exhibit the highest growth rate, driven by rapid urbanization and increasing healthcare expenditures.

Healthcare Kiosk Market Top Players Company Profiles - NCR Corporation, Kiosk Information Systems (a division of Posiflex Technologies), Olea Kiosks, Inc., Meridian Kiosks, Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc., Source Technologies, Diebold Nixdorf, Inc., Slabb, Inc., ZIVELO, HCL Technologies Limited, Phoenix Kiosk, Inc., REDYREF Interactive Kiosks, Advantech Co., Ltd., NEXCOM International Co., Ltd., Quest Diagnostics, McKesson Corporation, Athenahealth, Inc., GE Healthcare, Siemens Healthineers AG, Koninklijke Philips N.V.

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Looking ahead to 2031, the healthcare kiosk market is poised for transformative growth. The integration of advanced technologies, such as AI and IoT, will further enhance kiosk functionalities, making them indispensable in modern healthcare settings. Additionally, as telehealth continues to expand, kiosks will play a vital role in bridging the gap between in-person and virtual healthcare services. The healthcare kiosk market is set to thrive in the coming years, driven by the dual forces of technological advancement and a growing focus on patient engagement. Stakeholders, including healthcare providers and technology developers, must navigate challenges while capitalizing on emerging opportunities to meet the evolving needs of patients and healthcare systems alike. By 2031, healthcare kiosks will not only be a fixture in medical facilities but also a critical component of patient-centered care.

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Port Workers Protest AI - Job Loss Uncertainties

Join the newsletter: https://avocode.digital/newsletter/ ``` **Port Workers Protest AI - Job Loss Uncertainties** Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved from the realm of science fiction to a defining force in modern industry. While technological advancements promise greater efficiency and benefits, they also bring a wave of uncertainties, particularly for traditional labor sectors. Recently, port workers have taken to the streets to protest against AI, fearing potential job losses and the impact on their livelihood. This event is a stark reminder of the broader socio-economic challenges posed by smart technologies.

The Rise of AI: A Double-Edged Sword

AI's ability to automate tasks, analyze big data, and execute complex functions has been revolutionary. From self-driving cars to intelligent financial advisors, AI permeates various sectors, making once-difficult tasks seem almost trivial. Yet, the benefits also come with significant drawbacks, especially for those whose jobs could be rendered obsolete. Key Areas Impacted by AI:

Port Labor and Warehousing

Financial Advisory Services

Language Interpretation

Medical Professions like Surgery

Fast Food and Retail

Port Labor: The Canary in the Coal Mine

Port workers are among the first to feel the direct impact of AI integration. The introduction of automated cranes, self-driving trucks, and smart warehousing systems means that what once required numerous human hands can now be managed by sophisticated machines and minimal human oversight. Many port employees argue that the technology, though efficient, is stripping away jobs that have been pillars of community economies for decades. The protest isn't just about job loss; it's about the far-reaching ramifications on families and local commerce that depend on these jobs.

Beyond Ports: Industries at Crossroads

It's not just port workers who are sounding the alarm. As AI's footprint expands, other sectors are beginning to see the writing on the wall. The ripple effects of AI-induced labor transformation will be felt across a variety of professions.

Financial Advisors

The Threat: Algorithms and robo-advisors can assess market conditions, recommend investments, and manage portfolios more efficiently than human counterparts, making traditional financial advisory roles susceptible to displacement. Concerns:

Job Security: How many roles will remain for human advisors?

Quality of Advice: Can an algorithm provide the nuanced, emotional support clients often seek?

Interpreters

The Threat: Advanced translation software has made real-time language translation more accurate and accessible, challenging the need for human interpreters. Concerns:

Contextual Understanding: Machines lack the cultural and contextual nuances that human interpreters excel at.

Specialization: Can AI fully replace specialized interpreters in legal and medical fields?

Surgeons

The Threat: Robotic surgical systems can execute procedures with precision that surpasses human capabilities, potentially reducing the need for human surgeons. Concerns:

Trust: Will patients trust robotic over human hands?

Jobs: What happens to years of human surgical training and experience?

Fast Food Workers

The Threat: Automated kiosks and robotic kitchen staff are becoming common, reducing the need for human workers in fast food establishments. Concerns:

Entry-Level Jobs: Fast food often serves as an entry point into the labor market. What happens when these roles disappear?

Customer Experience: Will customers miss the human touch?

Possible Solutions and Path Forward

To address these challenges, a multifaceted approach is essential. Policymakers, businesses, and communities need to collaboratively ensure a smoother transition into an AI-integrated future. Initiatives to Consider:

Reskilling and Upskilling: Offering vocational training programs to help workers adapt to changes and find new roles within or outside their current sectors.

Universal Basic Income (UBI): Some economists propose UBI as a safety net for those who lose jobs due to automation.

Human-Machine Collaboration: Encouraging industries to find a balance between human and machine labor, ensuring that human expertise continues to be valued.

Ethical AI Practices: Implementing regulations that ensure AI is developed and deployed responsibly, considering its socio-economic impacts.

The Human Element

One of the significant aspects of the debate on AI and job loss is the human element. Jobs are more than just a means to earn money; they give people a sense of purpose, identity, and community. As we navigate this technological revolution, it is crucial to remember these underlying human needs and to address them compassionately.

Conclusion: Balancing Progress with Prudence

The port workers' protest against AI serves as a microcosm of the broader challenges we face in the age of automation. While AI promises immense benefits, it is incumbent upon society to balance progress with the human element. Practical solutions like reskilling programs, equitable policies, and ethical guidelines can help ensure a future where AI augments rather than displaces human labor. The road ahead is complex, but with a forward-thinking approach, we can navigate the challenges and create an inclusive, prosperous future for all workers. The voices of today’s protesters echo a call for action that resonates across industries and communities worldwide—reminding us that the future of work should be a shared journey. ``` Want more? Join the newsletter: https://avocode.digital/newsletter/

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Laboratory Information Management System Market Pegged to Expand Robustly During 2024-2030

Laboratory Information Management System Industry Overview

The global laboratory information management system market size was valued at USD 2.3 billion in 2023 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.48% from 2024 to 2030. 

Technological advancements pertinent to pharmaceutical laboratories and a rise in demand for lab automation are expected to fuel the demand for these systems in the coming years. Advancements in R&D labs, especially in pharmaceutical and biotechnological laboratories, are expected to enable positive industry growth.

Gather more insights about the market drivers, restrains and growth of the Laboratory Information Management System MarketIn addition, low cost of implementation, efficient time management, and compliance with GDP, GCP & GMP are other major factors driving Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) industry growth.

Laboratory Information Management System Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global laboratory information management system market report based on product, component, end-use, and region:

Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

On-premise

Web-hosted

Cloud-based

Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

Software

Services

End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

Life Sciences

CROs

Petrochemical Refineries & Oil and Gas Industry

Chemical Industry

Food and Beverage & Agriculture Industries

Environmental Testing Laboratories

Other Industries (Forensics and Metal & Mining Laboratories)

Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

North America

US

Canada

Europe

Germany

UK

France

Italy

Spain

Sweden

Denmark

Norway

Asia Pacific

China

India

Japan

Australia

South Korea

Thailand

Latin America

Brazil

Mexico

Argentina

MEA

South Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Kuwait

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The global medical kiosk market size was valued at USD 1.42 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 15.1% from 2024 to 2030. 

The global physician advisory services market size was estimated at USD 4.25 billion in 2023 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2024 to 2030.

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

The global LIMS industry remains highly competitive. Key companies are involved in acquisitions, strategic collaborations, and new product launches to withstand the competition. Companies are focusing on implementing strategies, such as new product launches, regional expansion, partnerships, and distribution agreements, to increase their revenue share.

In August 2023, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. launched the EXENT solution, a fully integrated and automated mass to meet the unmet clinical needs for innovative mass spectrometry solutions to transform monoclonal gammopathy management.  

In December 2022, LabVantage Solutions, Inc. released Version 8.8 of its flagship LIMS platform, which features a multitude of upgrades across all components. These factors are expected to boost the growth of the market over the forecast period.

Key Laboratory Information Management System Companies:

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

Siemens

LabVantage Solutions Inc.

LabWare

PerkinElmer Inc.

Abbott

Autoscribe Informatics

Illumina, Inc.

Labworks

LabLynx, Inc.

Computing Solutions, Inc.

CloudLIMS.com (LabSoft LIMS)

Ovation

LABTRACK

AssayNet Inc.

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Laboratory Information Management System Market Size, Share, Growth And Analysis Report 2024-2030

The global laboratory information management system market size was valued at USD 2.3 billion in 2023 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.48% from 2024 to 2030. 

Technological advancements pertinent to pharmaceutical laboratories and a rise in demand for lab automation are expected to fuel the demand for these systems in the coming years. Advancements in R&D labs, especially in pharmaceutical and biotechnological laboratories, are expected to enable positive industry growth.

Gather more insights about the market drivers, restrains and growth of the Laboratory Information Management System Market

In addition, low cost of implementation, efficient time management, and compliance with GDP, GCP & GMP are other major factors driving Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) industry growth.

Laboratory Information Management System Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global laboratory information management system market report based on product, component, end-use, and region:

Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• On-premise

• Web-hosted

• Cloud-based

Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Software

• Services

End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Life Sciences

• CROs

• Petrochemical Refineries & Oil and Gas Industry

• Chemical Industry

• Food and Beverage & Agriculture Industries

• Environmental Testing Laboratories

• Other Industries (Forensics and Metal & Mining Laboratories)

Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

o U.S.

o Canada

• Europe

o Germany

o U.K.

o France

o Italy

o Spain

o Sweden

o Denmark

o Norway

• Asia Pacific

o China

o India

o Japan

o Australia

o South Korea

o Thailand

• Latin America

o Brazil

o Mexico

o Argentina

• MEA

o South Africa

o Saudi Arabia

o UAE

o Kuwait

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• The global medical kiosk market size was valued at USD 1.42 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 15.1% from 2024 to 2030. 

• The global physician advisory services market size was estimated at USD 4.25 billion in 2023 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2024 to 2030.

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

The global LIMS industry remains highly competitive. Key companies are involved in acquisitions, strategic collaborations, and new product launches to withstand the competition. Companies are focusing on implementing strategies, such as new product launches, regional expansion, partnerships, and distribution agreements, to increase their revenue share.

• In August 2023, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. launched the EXENT solution, a fully integrated and automated mass to meet the unmet clinical needs for innovative mass spectrometry solutions to transform monoclonal gammopathy management.  

• In December 2022, LabVantage Solutions, Inc. released Version 8.8 of its flagship LIMS platform, which features a multitude of upgrades across all components. These factors are expected to boost the growth of the market over the forecast period.

Key Laboratory Information Management System Companies:

• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

• Siemens

• LabVantage Solutions Inc.

• LabWare

• PerkinElmer Inc.

• Abbott

• Autoscribe Informatics

• Illumina, Inc.

• Labworks

• LabLynx, Inc.

• Computing Solutions, Inc.

• CloudLIMS.com (LabSoft LIMS)

• Ovation

• LABTRACK

• AssayNet Inc.

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