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Global Thermal Printing Market Professional Survey Report 2018

June 2018 | 104 pages | ID: G1D7E00CED3EN
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This report studies the global Thermal Printing market status and forecast, categorizes the global Thermal Printing market size (value & volume) by manufacturers, type, application, and region. This report focuses on the top manufacturers in North America, Europe, Japan, China, India, Southeast Asia and other regions (Central & South America, and Middle East & Africa).

The global Thermal Printing market is valued at xx million US$ in 2017 and is expected to reach xx million US$ by the end of 2025, growing at a CAGR of xx.x % between 2018 and 2025.

The major manufacturers covered in this report
  • Zebra Technologies
  • Honeywell International
  • Seiko Epson Corporation
  • SATO Holdings Corporation
  • Star Micronics
  • Bixolon
  • Brother International Corporation
  • Citizen Holdings
  • TSC Auto ID Technology
  • Toshiba TEC Corporation
Geographically, this report studies the top producers and consumers, focuses on product capacity, production, value, consumption, market share and growth opportunity in these key regions, covering
  • North America
  • Europe
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Southeast Asia
  • Other regions (Central & South America, Middle East & Africa)
The regional scope of the study is as follows:
  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Asia-Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Australia
    • Indonesia
    • Singapore
    • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • UK
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
    • Rest of Europe
  • Central & South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Turkey
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa
On the basis of product, this report displays the production, revenue, price, market share and growth rate of each type, primarily split into
  • Label & Tag Printer
  • Mobile Printer
  • Point of Sale Printer
  • Kiosks & Ticket Printer
  • Other
By Application, the market can be split into
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Other
The study objectives of this report are:
  • To analyze and study the global Thermal Printing capacity, production, value, consumption, status (2013-2017) and forecast (2018-2025);
  • Focuses on the key Thermal Printing manufacturers, to study the capacity, production, value, market share and development plans in future.
  • Focuses on the global key manufacturers, to define, describe and analyze the market competition landscape, SWOT analysis.
  • To define, describe and forecast the market by type, application and region.
  • To analyze the global and key regions market potential and advantage, opportunity and challenge, restraints and risks.
  • To identify significant trends and factors driving or inhibiting the market growth.
  • To analyze the opportunities in the market for stakeholders by identifying the high growth segments.
  • To strategically analyze each submarket with respect to individual growth trend and their contribution to the market.
  • To analyze competitive developments such as expansions, agreements, new product launches, and acquisitions in the market.
  • To strategically profile the key players and comprehensively analyze their growth strategies.
In this study, the years considered to estimate the market size of Thermal Printing are as follows:
  • History Year: 2013-2017
  • Base Year: 2017
  • Estimated Year: 2018
  • Forecast Year 2018 to 2025
For the data information by region, company, type and application, 2017 is considered as the base year. Whenever data information was unavailable for the base year, the prior year has been considered.
Key Stakeholders
Thermal Printing Manufacturers
Thermal Printing Distributors/Traders/Wholesalers
Thermal Printing Subcomponent Manufacturers
Industry Association
Downstream Vendors
Available Customizations

With the given market data, QYResearch offers customizations according to the company's specific needs. The following customization options are available for the report:

Regional and country-level analysis of the Thermal Printing market, by end-use.
Detailed analysis and profiles of additional market players.
Global Thermal Printing Market Professional Survey Report 2018

1 INDUSTRY OVERVIEW OF THERMAL PRINTING

1.1 Definition and Specifications of Thermal Printing
  1.1.1 Definition of Thermal Printing
  1.1.2 Specifications of Thermal Printing
1.2 Classification of Thermal Printing
  1.2.1 Label & Tag Printer
  1.2.2 Mobile Printer
  1.2.3 Point of Sale Printer
  1.2.4 Kiosks & Ticket Printer
  1.2.5 Other
1.3 Applications of Thermal Printing
  1.3.1 Transportation & Logistics
  1.3.2 Healthcare
  1.3.3 Manufacturing
  1.3.4 Other
1.4 Market Segment by Regions
  1.4.1 North America
  1.4.2 Europe
  1.4.3 China
  1.4.4 Japan
  1.4.5 Southeast Asia
  1.4.6 India

2 MANUFACTURING COST STRUCTURE ANALYSIS OF THERMAL PRINTING

2.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
2.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Thermal Printing
2.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Thermal Printing
2.4 Industry Chain Structure of Thermal Printing

3 TECHNICAL DATA AND MANUFACTURING PLANTS ANALYSIS OF THERMAL PRINTING

3.1 Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Thermal Printing Major Manufacturers in 2017
3.2 Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Thermal Printing Major Manufacturers in 2017
3.3 R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Thermal Printing Major Manufacturers in 2017
3.4 Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Thermal Printing Major Manufacturers in 2017

4 GLOBAL THERMAL PRINTING OVERALL MARKET OVERVIEW

4.1 2013-2018E Overall Market Analysis
4.2 Capacity Analysis
  4.2.1 2013-2018E Global Thermal Printing Capacity and Growth Rate Analysis
  4.2.2 2017 Thermal Printing Capacity Analysis (Company Segment)
4.3 Sales Analysis
  4.3.1 2013-2018E Global Thermal Printing Sales and Growth Rate Analysis
  4.3.2 2017 Thermal Printing Sales Analysis (Company Segment)
4.4 Sales Price Analysis
  4.4.1 2013-2018E Global Thermal Printing Sales Price
  4.4.2 2017 Thermal Printing Sales Price Analysis (Company Segment)

5 THERMAL PRINTING REGIONAL MARKET ANALYSIS

5.1 North America Thermal Printing Market Analysis
  5.1.1 North America Thermal Printing Market Overview
  5.1.2 North America 2013-2018E Thermal Printing Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
  5.1.3 North America 2013-2018E Thermal Printing Sales Price Analysis
  5.1.4 North America 2017 Thermal Printing Market Share Analysis
5.2 Europe Thermal Printing Market Analysis
  5.2.1 Europe Thermal Printing Market Overview
  5.2.2 Europe 2013-2018E Thermal Printing Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
  5.2.3 Europe 2013-2018E Thermal Printing Sales Price Analysis
  5.2.4 Europe 2017 Thermal Printing Market Share Analysis
5.3 China Thermal Printing Market Analysis
  5.3.1 China Thermal Printing Market Overview
  5.3.2 China 2013-2018E Thermal Printing Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
  5.3.3 China 2013-2018E Thermal Printing Sales Price Analysis
  5.3.4 China 2017 Thermal Printing Market Share Analysis
5.4 Japan Thermal Printing Market Analysis
  5.4.1 Japan Thermal Printing Market Overview
  5.4.2 Japan 2013-2018E Thermal Printing Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
  5.4.3 Japan 2013-2018E Thermal Printing Sales Price Analysis
  5.4.4 Japan 2017 Thermal Printing Market Share Analysis
5.5 Southeast Asia Thermal Printing Market Analysis
  5.5.1 Southeast Asia Thermal Printing Market Overview
  5.5.2 Southeast Asia 2013-2018E Thermal Printing Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
  5.5.3 Southeast Asia 2013-2018E Thermal Printing Sales Price Analysis
  5.5.4 Southeast Asia 2017 Thermal Printing Market Share Analysis
5.6 India Thermal Printing Market Analysis
  5.6.1 India Thermal Printing Market Overview
  5.6.2 India 2013-2018E Thermal Printing Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
  5.6.3 India 2013-2018E Thermal Printing Sales Price Analysis
  5.6.4 India 2017 Thermal Printing Market Share Analysis

6 GLOBAL 2013-2018E THERMAL PRINTING SEGMENT MARKET ANALYSIS (BY TYPE)

6.1 Global 2013-2018E Thermal Printing Sales by Type
6.2 Different Types of Thermal Printing Product Interview Price Analysis
6.3 Different Types of Thermal Printing Product Driving Factors Analysis
  6.3.1 Label & Tag Printer of Thermal Printing Growth Driving Factor Analysis
  6.3.2 Mobile Printer of Thermal Printing Growth Driving Factor Analysis
  6.3.3 Point of Sale Printer of Thermal Printing Growth Driving Factor Analysis
  6.3.4 Kiosks & Ticket Printer of Thermal Printing Growth Driving Factor Analysis
  6.3.5 Other of Thermal Printing Growth Driving Factor Analysis

7 GLOBAL 2013-2018E THERMAL PRINTING SEGMENT MARKET ANALYSIS (BY APPLICATION)

7.1 Global 2013-2018E Thermal Printing Consumption by Application
7.2 Different Application of Thermal Printing Product Interview Price Analysis
7.3 Different Application of Thermal Printing Product Driving Factors Analysis
  7.3.1 Transportation & Logistics of Thermal Printing Growth Driving Factor Analysis
  7.3.2 Healthcare of Thermal Printing Growth Driving Factor Analysis
  7.3.3 Manufacturing of Thermal Printing Growth Driving Factor Analysis
  7.3.4 Other of Thermal Printing Growth Driving Factor Analysis

8 MAJOR MANUFACTURERS ANALYSIS OF THERMAL PRINTING

8.1 Zebra Technologies
  8.1.1 Company Profile
  8.1.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.1.2.1 Product A
    8.1.2.2 Product B
  8.1.3 Zebra Technologies 2017 Thermal Printing Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.1.4 Zebra Technologies 2017 Thermal Printing Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.2 Honeywell International
  8.2.1 Company Profile
  8.2.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.2.2.1 Product A
    8.2.2.2 Product B
  8.2.3 Honeywell International 2017 Thermal Printing Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.2.4 Honeywell International 2017 Thermal Printing Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.3 Seiko Epson Corporation
  8.3.1 Company Profile
  8.3.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.3.2.1 Product A
    8.3.2.2 Product B
  8.3.3 Seiko Epson Corporation 2017 Thermal Printing Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.3.4 Seiko Epson Corporation 2017 Thermal Printing Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.4 SATO Holdings Corporation
  8.4.1 Company Profile
  8.4.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.4.2.1 Product A
    8.4.2.2 Product B
  8.4.3 SATO Holdings Corporation 2017 Thermal Printing Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.4.4 SATO Holdings Corporation 2017 Thermal Printing Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.5 Star Micronics
  8.5.1 Company Profile
  8.5.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.5.2.1 Product A
    8.5.2.2 Product B
  8.5.3 Star Micronics 2017 Thermal Printing Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.5.4 Star Micronics 2017 Thermal Printing Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.6 Bixolon
  8.6.1 Company Profile
  8.6.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.6.2.1 Product A
    8.6.2.2 Product B
  8.6.3 Bixolon 2017 Thermal Printing Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.6.4 Bixolon 2017 Thermal Printing Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.7 Brother International Corporation
  8.7.1 Company Profile
  8.7.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.7.2.1 Product A
    8.7.2.2 Product B
  8.7.3 Brother International Corporation 2017 Thermal Printing Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.7.4 Brother International Corporation 2017 Thermal Printing Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.8 Citizen Holdings
  8.8.1 Company Profile
  8.8.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.8.2.1 Product A
    8.8.2.2 Product B
  8.8.3 Citizen Holdings 2017 Thermal Printing Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.8.4 Citizen Holdings 2017 Thermal Printing Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.9 TSC Auto ID Technology
  8.9.1 Company Profile
  8.9.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.9.2.1 Product A
    8.9.2.2 Product B
  8.9.3 TSC Auto ID Technology 2017 Thermal Printing Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.9.4 TSC Auto ID Technology 2017 Thermal Printing Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.10 Toshiba TEC Corporation
  8.10.1 Company Profile
  8.10.2 Product Picture and Specifications
    8.10.2.1 Product A
    8.10.2.2 Product B
  8.10.3 Toshiba TEC Corporation 2017 Thermal Printing Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
  8.10.4 Toshiba TEC Corporation 2017 Thermal Printing Business Region Distribution Analysis

9 DEVELOPMENT TREND OF ANALYSIS OF THERMAL PRINTING MARKET

9.1 Global Thermal Printing Market Trend Analysis
  9.1.1 Global 2018-2025 Thermal Printing Market Size (Volume and Value) Forecast
  9.1.2 Global 2018-2025 Thermal Printing Sales Price Forecast
9.2 Thermal Printing Regional Market Trend
  9.2.1 North America 2018-2025 Thermal Printing Consumption Forecast
  9.2.2 Europe 2018-2025 Thermal Printing Consumption Forecast
  9.2.3 China 2018-2025 Thermal Printing Consumption Forecast
  9.2.4 Japan 2018-2025 Thermal Printing Consumption Forecast
  9.2.5 Southeast Asia 2018-2025 Thermal Printing Consumption Forecast
  9.2.6 India 2018-2025 Thermal Printing Consumption Forecast
9.3 Thermal Printing Market Trend (Product Type)
9.4 Thermal Printing Market Trend (Application)

10 THERMAL PRINTING MARKETING TYPE ANALYSIS

10.1 Thermal Printing Regional Marketing Type Analysis
10.2 Thermal Printing International Trade Type Analysis
10.3 Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Thermal Printing by Region
10.4 Thermal Printing Supply Chain Analysis

11 CONSUMERS ANALYSIS OF THERMAL PRINTING

11.1 Consumer 1 Analysis
11.2 Consumer 2 Analysis
11.3 Consumer 3 Analysis
11.4 Consumer 4 Analysis

12 CONCLUSION OF THE GLOBAL THERMAL PRINTING MARKET PROFESSIONAL SURVEY REPORT 2017

Methodology
Analyst Introduction
Data Source

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LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES

Figure Picture of Thermal Printing
Table Product Specifications of Thermal Printing
Table Classification of Thermal Printing
Figure Global Production Market Share of Thermal Printing by Type in 2017
Figure Label & Tag Printer Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Label & Tag Printer
Figure Mobile Printer Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Mobile Printer
Figure Point of Sale Printer Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Point of Sale Printer
Figure Kiosks & Ticket Printer Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Kiosks & Ticket Printer
Figure Other Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Other
Table Applications of Thermal Printing
Figure Global Consumption Volume Market Share of Thermal Printing by Application in 2017
Figure Transportation & Logistics Examples
Table Major Consumers in Transportation & Logistics
Figure Healthcare Examples
Table Major Consumers in Healthcare
Figure Manufacturing Examples
Table Major Consumers in Manufacturing
Figure Other Examples
Table Major Consumers in Other
Figure Market Share of Thermal Printing by Regions
Figure North America Thermal Printing Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Europe Thermal Printing Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure China Thermal Printing Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Japan Thermal Printing Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Southeast Asia Thermal Printing Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure India Thermal Printing Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Table Thermal Printing Raw Material and Suppliers
Table Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Thermal Printing in 2017
Figure Manufacturing Process Analysis of Thermal Printing
Figure Industry Chain Structure of Thermal Printing
Table Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Thermal Printing Major Manufacturers in 2017
Table Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Thermal Printing Major Manufacturers in 2017
Table R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Thermal Printing Major Manufacturers in 2017
Table Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Thermal Printing Major Manufacturers in 2017
Table Global Capacity, Sales, Price, Cost, Sales Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Thermal Printing 2013-2018E
Figure Global 2013-2018E Thermal Printing Market Size (Volume) and Growth Rate
Figure Global 2013-2018E Thermal Printing Market Size (Value) and Growth Rate
Table 2013-2018E Global Thermal Printing Capacity and Growth Rate
Table 2017 Global Thermal Printing Capacity (K Units) List (Company Segment)
Table 2013-2018E Global Thermal Printing Sales (K Units) and Growth Rate
Table 2017 Global Thermal Printing Sales (K Units) List (Company Segment)
Table 2013-2018E Global Thermal Printing Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Table 2017 Global Thermal Printing Sales Price (USD/Unit) List (Company Segment)
Figure North America Capacity Overview
Table North America Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Thermal Printing 2013-2018E
Figure North America 2013-2018E Thermal Printing Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure North America 2017 Thermal Printing Sales Market Share
Figure Europe Capacity Overview
Table Europe Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Thermal Printing 2013-2018E
Figure Europe 2013-2018E Thermal Printing Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure Europe 2017 Thermal Printing Sales Market Share
Figure China Capacity Overview
Table China Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Thermal Printing 2013-2018E
Figure China 2013-2018E Thermal Printing Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure China 2017 Thermal Printing Sales Market Share
Figure Japan Capacity Overview
Table Japan Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Thermal Printing 2013-2018E
Figure Japan 2013-2018E Thermal Printing Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure Japan 2017 Thermal Printing Sales Market Share
Figure Southeast Asia Capacity Overview
Table Southeast Asia Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Thermal Printing 2013-2018E
Figure Southeast Asia 2013-2018E Thermal Printing Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure Southeast Asia 2017 Thermal Printing Sales Market Share
Figure India Capacity Overview
Table India Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K Units) of Thermal Printing 2013-2018E
Figure India 2013-2018E Thermal Printing Sales Price (USD/Unit)
Figure India 2017 Thermal Printing Sales Market Share
Table Global 2013-2018E Thermal Printing Sales (K Units) by Type
Table Different Types Thermal Printing Product Interview Price
Table Global 2013-2018E Thermal Printing Sales (K Units) by Application
Table Different Application Thermal Printing Product Interview Price
Table Zebra Technologies Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2017 Zebra Technologies Thermal Printing Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 Zebra Technologies Thermal Printing Business Region Distribution
Table Honeywell International Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2017 Honeywell International Thermal Printing Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 Honeywell International Thermal Printing Business Region Distribution
Table Seiko Epson Corporation Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2015 Seiko Epson Corporation Thermal Printing Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 Seiko Epson Corporation Thermal Printing Business Region Distribution
Table SATO Holdings Corporation Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2017 SATO Holdings Corporation Thermal Printing Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 SATO Holdings Corporation Thermal Printing Business Region Distribution
Table Star Micronics Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2017 Star Micronics Thermal Printing Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 Star Micronics Thermal Printing Business Region Distribution
Table Bixolon Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2017 Bixolon Thermal Printing Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 Bixolon Thermal Printing Business Region Distribution
Table Brother International Corporation Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2017 Brother International Corporation Thermal Printing Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 Brother International Corporation Thermal Printing Business Region Distribution
Table Citizen Holdings Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2017 Citizen Holdings Thermal Printing Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 Citizen Holdings Thermal Printing Business Region Distribution
Table TSC Auto ID Technology Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2017 TSC Auto ID Technology Thermal Printing Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 TSC Auto ID Technology Thermal Printing Business Region Distribution
Table Toshiba TEC Corporation Information List
Table Product A Overview
Table Product B Overview
Table 2017 Toshiba TEC Corporation Thermal Printing Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K Units), Ex-factory Price (USD/Unit)
Figure 2017 Toshiba TEC Corporation Thermal Printing Business Region Distribution
Figure Global 2018-2025 Thermal Printing Market Size (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global 2018-2025 Thermal Printing Market Size (Million USD) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global 2018-2025 Thermal Printing Sales Price (USD/Unit) Forecast
Figure North America 2018-2025 Thermal Printing Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure China 2018-2025 Thermal Printing Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Europe 2018-2025 Thermal Printing Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Southeast Asia 2018-2025 Thermal Printing Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Japan 2018-2025 Thermal Printing Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure India 2018-2025 Thermal Printing Consumption Volume (K Units) and Growth Rate Forecast
Table Global Sales Volume (K Units) of Thermal Printing by Type 2018-2025
Table Global Consumption Volume (K Units) of Thermal Printing by Application 2018-2025
Table Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Thermal Printing by Region


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