Research and Markets: Medical Imaging Devices - A Global Market Overview

DUBLIN, Nov 16, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9d446b/medical_imaging_de) has announced the addition of the "Medical Imaging Devices - A Global Market Overview" report to their offering.

The technology development has provided the most advanced and sophisticated devices for medical imaging. The statistics reveal that the market is witnessing maturity for well established imaging devices in regions such as the United States and Japan while the market is growing tremendously growing for advanced equipment such as MRI, PET and PACS/RIS in developing countries of Europe and Asia-Pacific.

The global market for medical imaging devices is expected to reach about US$37 billion by 2015 from an estimated US$17.3 billion in 2005, growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.8% during the analysis period, 2005-2015.

Medical Imaging Devices Product Segments X-Ray Computed Tomography Ultrasound Magnetic Resonance Imaging Positron Emission Tomography PACS/RIS Nuclear Imaging Major Market Players The report covers the profiles of 57 key market players out of which 37 are the major global players. The region wise break-up of major players: North America - 36; Japan - 5; Europe - 10; Asia-Pacific - 4; and Rest of World - 1. The report also provides the worldwide listing of the companies engaged in research, technology development, manufacturing and the supply of medical imaging devices. The global list covers addresses, contact numbers and the website addresses of 468 companies.

Key Trends The Asia-Pacific market for X-ray equipment is forecasted to rise as their economy is growing, there is more expenditure on public healthcare than before and there is a definite shift to digital systems. The demand for low-end X-ray equipment, like analogue general radiography would continue The market for latest portable ultrasound is recording growth in obstetrics, gynecology and cardiology. Its range of applications is being expanded to emergency medicine and anesthesiology. The open MRI is gaining ground for reasons ranging from patient's interest and certain clinical applications requirements. Patients with claustrophobia and the choice of physician to access patients have helped improve sales of open MRI equipment.

Key Topics Covered: GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE Introduction Product Segmentation Application Analysis Market Trends Key Market Players Key Business Trends Key Product Trends Global Market Overview REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE GUIDE TO THE INDUSTRY ANNEXURE Research Methodology Companies Mentioned: Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc Canon USA, Inc. DALSA Corporation Dornier Medtech Fujitsu Limited General Electric Healthcare Hitachi Medical Corporation Philips Medical Systems Siemens Medical Solutions, Inc Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation Tyco International Limited And many more For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9d446b/medical_imaging_de SOURCE: Research and Markets CONTACT: Research and Markets Laura Wood, Senior Manager, [e-mail] U.S. Fax: [phone] Fax (outside U.S.): [phone] Copyright Business Wire 2009 -0- KEYWORD: United States

North America

New York INDUSTRY KEYWORD: Health

Medical Devices

Radiology