3D MEDICAL IMAGING - A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT   

Research Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for 3D Medical Imaging in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: MRI & CT, and Ultrasound. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 86 companies including many key and niche players such as Barco NV, GE Healthcare, Hitachi Aloka Medical Ltd., Philips Healthcare, Samsung Medison America Inc., Siemens Healthcare, The Esaote Group, TomTec Imaging Systems GmbH, and Toshiba America Medical Systems. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

Code : MCP-1202
Price : $4500
Companies : 86
Pages : 607
Date : October 2011
Market Data Tables : 139
Status: * New Report

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS


 
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.......1  
   Disclaimers.......2  
   Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.......3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.......3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.......3
  
   Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).......4
Computed Tomography (CT).......4
  
   Ultrasound.......5  
   Impact of Recession on Medical Imaging Market: A Glimpse into the Recent Past.......61$100
   Growing Sophistication in Developing Markets.......7
CT and MRI – The Most Affected Modalities in Medical Imaging.......7
1$100
   Recession Hammers Global Ultrasound Equipment Market, Albeit Moderately.......8
Growth in Emerging Markets Gives a Breather.......8
Future Prospects.......8
Brighter Outlook for 3D Imaging in Medicine.......8
1$100
   3D Medical Imaging Workstations and Software Market.......9
Market Analysis.......9
Market Driven by Technological Innovations.......9
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   Advanced Computers Facilitate Advanced Imaging.......10
Cardiology Imaging IT – A Potential Market for Software Vendors.......10
Industry Witnesses Stronger Ties Amongst PACS Providers and Advanced Visualization
  Vendors.......10
1$100
   Advances in Technology and Software Applications could Possibly Enable Sharing of
  Imaging Data Online.......11
WebGL and HTML5: Innovations to do away with Plug-Ins for 2D and 3D Imaging.......11
Computer Aided Designing in Medical Imaging.......11
1$100
   Ultrasounds- A Powerful Imaging Tool, Thanks to Signal Multiplexing Technology.......12
How Does Signal Multiplexing Technology Works?.......12
Image Analysis Packages.......12
1$100
   Select Examples.......13
Real-time 3D Ultrasound Systems.......13
4D Left Ventricular Analysis for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT).......13
MRI Imaging Equipment and Software.......13
Patent Scenario in the MRI Market.......13
1$100
   Table 1: Global Patent Scenario in MRI (2005-2010): Percentage Share Breakdown by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......14

Table 2: Global Patent Scenario in MRI (2005-2010): Percentage Share Breakdown by Year (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......14

Table 3: Global Patent Scenario in MRI (2005-2010): Percentage Share Breakdown by Company (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......14
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   Diagnostic Imaging – The New Name for Medical Imaging.......15
Technological Advancements Rife in 3D Medical Imaging.......15
Technological Integration Gathers Impetus.......15
Reimbursement Issues Threaten Future Growth.......15
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   4-D imaging - Adding a New Dimension to the Ultrasound Market.......16
Global Medical Imaging Market - Changing Demographic Trends.......16
New Applications Drive MRI Market.......16
1$100
   Miniaturized Devices Create Revolution in Ultrasound Equipment Market.......17
Advancement and Miniaturization Grips Ultrasound Devices.......17
Handheld Echocardiography Devices Transform Diagnosis of Cardiac Diseases.......17
1$100
   Expanding Ultrasound Applications to Propel Market Growth.......18
CT Scanners Grow with Expansion of Application Range.......18
1$100
   Combination of CT and PET Drives Fusion Technologies.......19
Open Systems Development Transforms MRI Systems.......19
1$100
   Breast MRI Systems Gaining Prominence in Europe and US.......201$100
   Competitive Scenario at the Global Front.......21
Competitive Scenario in Emerging Countries.......21
Competitive Landscape by Product segment.......21
Table 4: Global Ultrasound Equipment Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown by Leading Players for GE, Philips, and Hitachi Medical (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......21
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   Table 5: Global CT Equipment Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown by Leading Players for Siemens, GE, Toshiba, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......22

Table 6: Global MRI Equipment Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown by Leading Players for Siemens, GE, Philips, Hitachi, and Toshiba (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......22
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   3D Medical Imaging.......23
Objectives of 3D Imaging.......23
Ultrasound – Definition.......23
Ultrasound Technology.......23
1$100
   Ultrasound Machine.......24
Uses.......24
3D Ultrasound.......24
1$100
   Uses.......25
Four Modes of Ultrasound Used in Medical Imaging.......25
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   Application Areas.......26
Advances in 3D Ultrasound Technology.......26
Computed Tomography (CT) Scan.......26
CT Hardware.......26
1$100
   Role of CT Scanners in Medical Imaging.......27
Types of CT Scanners.......27
1$100
   Spiral CT Scanning.......28
Advantages of CT Scanners.......28
1$100
   Disadvantages.......29
Multi-Slice CTs – Rising Popularity.......29
Angiography.......29
3D Angiography.......29
1$100
   Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).......30
The Procedure.......30
Advantages.......30
1$100
   MRI Applications.......31
New Application Areas for MRI.......31
Neuro MRI.......31
1$100
   Cardiac MRI.......32
Intraoperative MRI.......32
Breast MRI.......32
Functional MRI.......32
1$100
   Open MRI.......33
Technological Challenges.......33
2$200
   Global Medical Imaging Unveils GMI App.......35
Supertex Introduces MD1712 Ultrasound Transmitter Driver IC.......35
Toshiba Introduced New Improved Features in Ultrasound System.......35
Intelerad Launches IntelePACS 3D.......35
1$100
   Hologic to Introduce Three-Dimensional Mammography System.......36
Madison Company Introduces New Ultrasound Imaging Technology.......36
1$100
   Mobily and Great Connection Introduce New Mobile Medical Imaging Service.......37
PreXion Introduces 3D Cone Imaging System for Dentistry.......37
St. Jude Medical Introduces New Intracardiac Ultrasound System and ICE
  Catheter.......37
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   ZONARE Introduces New Software Version of z one Ultrasound Solution.......38
Medic Vision Introduces GiRR3D based SafeCT for CT Scanners.......38
1$100
   Sectra to Introduce New Visualization Table Supported by Sectra PACS
  Workstation.......39
Olympus Develops GF-UCT260 Ultrasound Gastroscope.......39
Barco Introduces New Range of Display Controllers.......39
1$100
   Planmed Unveils Planmed Verity.......40
Siemens to Introduce Novel 3D Imaging and Software Applications.......40
Siemens to Introduce ACUSON S2000™ Ultrasound System.......40
1$100
   Siemens to Introduce a Complete Range of OB/GYN Imaging Solution for Clinical
  Routine.......41
Medison Collaborates with ContextVision.......41
Royal Philips Electronics Launches iE33 xMATRIX Cardiac Ultrasound System.......41
1$100
   Hitachi Medical Systems America Launches HI Vision Preirus Ultrasound Scanner.......42
Suni Medical Launches New Exclusive 3D Cone-Beam CT System.......42
Mach 7 Technologies Develops Keystone Study Split Utility.......42
GE Healthcare Introduces Novel CT Products (India).......42
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   AFP Extends 3D Mobile Cone Beam CT Imaging Services to Various Regions.......43
Shina Systems’s Advanced 3Di Medical Imaging Visualization Software Attains US FDA
  Assent.......43
1$100
   Barco Unveils MXRT-7300 for 3D & Mammography.......44
Zonare Introduces Upgrades for z.one Ultra System.......44
1$100
   Hitachi Offers Free Upgrades for Oasis Users.......45
FiatLux Launches Visualize™ Free Software for MRI and CT Imaging.......45
1$100
   Verathon® Introduces AortaScan™ AMI 9700 Ultrasound Instrument.......46
Toshiba Unveils New CV-3D Software Package and Workstation.......46
1$100
   MEDISON Unveils New OB/GYN 3D/4D Ultrasound System.......47
Siemens Healthcare Introduces Acuson S2000 Ultrasound Imaging System for Women.......47
1$100
   Toshiba Introduces Two New Voxar 3D Visualization Products.......481$100
   Broncus Introduces Bronchoscopic Tools for Lung Diseases Treatment.......49
Philips Introduces New HD9 Ultrasound System.......49
1$100
   Medison Unveils ACCUVIX V20.......50
TomTec and Medis Jointly Launch Cardiac Imaging and Analysis Product.......50
1$100
   Mobilis Introduces Portable Ultrasound Scanners.......51
Siemens Introduces MRI and CT Imaging Products.......51
GE Healthcare to Introduce High End CT Scanner.......51
1$100
   GE Unveils New Ultrasound Versions.......52
Siemens Launches Acuson S2000 Ultrasound System.......52
Toshiba Launches Aquilion ONE™ CT Scanner.......52
1$100
   Toshiba America Launches Cardiovascular Ultrasound.......53
Acceleware Launches AxRecon.......53
1$100
   GE and MIT to Jointly Establish Medical Electronic Device Realization Center.......54
Hitachi Aloka Medical Establishes Hitachi Aloka Medical America.......54
Samsung Electronics and Medison to Establish Samsung Medison.......54
Esaote International NV Takes Over 3mensio.......54
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   BK Medical Inks Agreement with Novation.......55
Care UK Acquires Majority Stake in Specialist Medical Imaging.......55
EOS Imaging Awarded FDA Clearance for Stereos Workstation.......55
1$100
   Barco Selects ATI FirePro™ 3D Professional Graphics Technology of AMD.......56
Siemens Healthcare Establishes New Clinical Products Division.......56
1$100
   Hitachi Medicals Acquires Aloka.......57
Philips Initiates Development of MPI.......57
Agfa Obtains Reselling Rights for iNtuition™ from TeraRecon.......57
1$100
   SharpView AB Conducts Collaborative Study on 3D Imaging.......58
Varian Medical Systems and IMRIS to Co-Develop Innovative Cancer Therapy.......58
1$100
   Siemens Medical Solutions USA forms Alliance with National Semiconductor.......59
Hologic Acquires Sentinelle Medical.......59
Royal Philips Takes Over Shanghai Apex Electronics.......59
1$100
   SonoSite Acquires VisualSonics.......60
Michelson Acquires Distribution Rights of Biotronics’ 3Dnet Suite.......60
XCounter Enters into an Agreement with Artemis Imaging.......60
1$100
   Ziosoft inks an Agreement with Insight Oceania.......61
Siemens Wins Contract for Diagnostics Imaging Equipment.......61
Johns Hopkins Takes Over Imorgon Ultrasound PACS.......61
1$100
   Visage to Power Southern’s Sydney Practices with Thin Client Imaging Solution.......62
Fujifilm Acquires NDT Comercial.......62
Barco Acquires FIMI.......62
1$100
   Symphony Acquires MASTERIMAGE.......63
Ascent Obtains FDA 510(k) Approval to Reprocess SoundStar Ultrasound Catheter.......63
BSD Medical Integrates Hyperthermia System with GE’s Tesla MR Imaging Solution.......63
1$100
   InSight Imaging Inks Service Partnership Agreement with Quorum Health.......64
Toshiba Medical Acquires Barco’s AVIS.......64
1$100
   Pro Medicus Takes Over Visage Imaging.......65
U-Systems Enters into a Licensing Agreement with Siemens.......65
1$100
   Visage and Viatronix Ink Marketing Deal.......66
Kardia Takes Over Freeland Systems.......66
Eigen’s New Prostate Cancer Imaging Device Gains FDA Approval.......66
1$100
   Trivitron Inks Three JV Deals for Medical Devices.......67
TeraRecon Establishes a New German Subsidiary.......67
RadNet Acquires Assets of Papastavros Group.......67
1$100
   Analogic Corp Takes over Copley Controls Corp.......68
Bederra Acquires Lumar Diagnostic Imaging.......68
RadNet Takes over 5 Of the 6 Imaging Practices from InSight.......68
China Medical Acquires BBE.......68
1$100
   Avista Capital Acquires Medical Imaging Unit of Bristol-Myers Squibb.......69
CML HealthCare Announces Acquisition of ARS Holding.......69
Volcano Acquires Novelis.......69
1$100
   Eklin Acquires Ultrasource.......70
Bracco Announces E-Z-EM Acquisition.......70
3M Acquires IMTEC.......70
1$100
   Siemens Receives FDA Clearance for SOMATOM Definition AS.......71
Sirona Dental Systems Selects 3D Systems’ InVision® DP 3-D Modeler.......71
1$100
   PerkinElmer Takes Over Improvision.......72
Elekta Takes Over 3D Line Medical Systems.......72
1$100
   Bio-Imaging Acquires Theralys.......73
Fujifilm Takes Over Problem Solving Concept.......73
Siemens Medical Completes Acquisition of Diagnostic Division of Bayer
  Healthcare.......73
1$100
   Titanium Group to Take Over China Medical Systems.......74
Visage Imaging and Medicsight Enter Into a Partnership Deal.......74
1$100
   Toshiba Medical Systems and TomTec Imaging Systems Collaborate.......75
Siemens Partners with U-Systems.......75
XCounter and Nucletron Enter into a Commercial Partnership.......75
Ziehm Imaging and BrainLAB Enter into Development and Marketing Pact.......75
1$100
   GE Healthcare and Medipattern Enter into Sales and Development Agreement.......76
Swissray Inks Agreement with Stryker Corporation.......76
1$100
   Swissray Obtains Contract from Premier.......77
Toshiba to Supply Xario™ Ultrasound Systems to OIT.......77
AFP Obtains License to Market NewTom VG 3-D CBCT Scanners.......77
1$100
   Aurora Establishes Aurora Asia, a New Asian Subsidiary.......78
Mercury Computer Systems Forms a New Subsidiary, Visage Imaging.......78
Fukuda Denshi to Divest Kontron.......78
EPIC Imaging Purchases FONAR Upright Multi-Position MRI.......78
1$100
   Bracco Group Sells Esaote S.p.A. to Group of Investment Firms.......79
Philips Acquires Intermagnetics.......79
AFP Imaging to Takeover Quantitative Radiology.......79
1$100
   Cedara Joins Hands with Advanced Imaging.......80
Mercury Computer Inks Agreement with Genesis Digital.......80
1$100
   Fujifilm and Zonare Enter into an OEM Agreement.......81
Eastman Kodak Receives FDA Clearance for Several 3D Capabilities.......81
GE and Volcano Received FDA Approval for "Innova IVUS".......81
1$100
   Barco and ATI Come Together for Providing 3D Imaging Solutions.......82
Merge eFilm Merges with Cedara.......82
iCAD Enters into Licensing Pact with Viatronix.......82
1$100
   Vital Images Enters into an Agreement with R2 Technology.......83
Vital Images Extends Agreement with Toshiba.......83
Varian Medical Systems Inks a Pact with ISII.......83
SIGGAR1 Selects Voxar ColonscreenÒ to Interpret Virtual Colonoscopy Studies.......83
SMS Selects Xilinx to Supply FPGA.......83
1$100
   Barco Upgrades 2MP Color Display System.......84
Swissray Bags FDA Clearance to Market ddRCombi™ Trauma.......84
Barco Acquires Voxar.......84
IMGC Acquires MRI Devices and Invivo Corp.......84
Vital Images Takes Over Hinnovation.......84
1$100
   Confirma Forms Alliance with GE Healthcare.......85
Confirma Ties Up with iCAD.......85
Ziehm Imaging GmbH in Alliance with Mercury Computer Systems.......85
Toshiba Enters into a Collaboration with Zale Lipshy.......85
1$100
   Siemens Medical Solutions Inks Agreement with HipGraphics.......86
Vital Images and iCAD Ink Agreement.......86
Cedara Inks Agreement with Medical Imaging Companies.......86
Varian Medical Systems Gains FDA Approval.......86
1$100
   Toshiba Launches First Aplio XG Ultrasound System.......87
Siemens Launches New Biplane Imaging System.......87
Siemens Launches New Ultrasound Application.......87
1$100
   Siemens Launches ACUSON Antares 5.0 Release.......88
Medison Unveils SonoAce X8.......88
GE Launches Ultrasound Data Management System.......88
1$100
   GE Launches Upgraded Emergency Medicine and Anesthesia Delivery Solutions.......89
LOGIQ e Anesthesia Version.......89
LOGIQ Book XP Enhanced.......89
Siemens Launches HD PET/CT.......89
1$100
   Hitachi Unveils ECLOS16™ CT Scanner.......90
GE Upgrades Vivid Cardiovascular Ultrasound Systems.......90
GE Healthcare Launches HDCT Scan.......90
1$100
   Philips Launches Brilliance iCT Scanner.......91
Siemens Launches Acuson P10.......91
GE Healthcare Launches Motion-Free PET/CT Imaging.......91
Toshiba Launches Artida.......91
1$100
   Ethicon Endo-Surgery Launches Mr Biopsy System.......92
TeraRecon Launches Breast MRI Analysis Tool for Aquarius Server.......92
1$100
   PerkinElmer Introduces UltraVIEW®VoX Solution.......93
TomTec Introduces 4D LV- Analysis MR Application.......93
Siemens Launches syngo® DynaCT Cardiac.......93
Parascript Enters Medical Imaging Market.......93
1$100
   Verathon Launches BladderScan BVI 9400.......94
Aloka Offers ProSound Alpha 10 Ultrasound System with Olympus Gastrovideos.......94
1$100
   GE Healthcare Rolls Out Viewpoint 2007 and Voluson e System.......95
Toshiba Launches the Vantage Atlas MRI System.......95
1$100
   Japanese Creators Invent Tomogram Creating Tool.......96
Siemens Showcases Archetype MR-PET Technology.......96
MedSystems and Philips Unveils New Ultrasound System.......96
1$100
   Barco Launches 3D Medical Imaging.......97
Esaote Launches New 3.0 Software Package.......97
1$100
   Ultrasonix Launches Sonix CEP.......98
TeraRecon Launches 3D CBCT Scanner.......98
Biologics to Launch NOGA XP Cardiac Navigation System.......98
1$100
   VisualSonics Adds New Cardiovascular Features to Vevo 770™ System.......99
Vital and Toshiba Launch SUREPlaque™.......99
Siemens Unveils Antares 4.0 Ultrasound System.......99
1$100
   Siemens Unveils Acuson X300.......100
Esaote Launches G-Scan MRI System and MyLab™ Ultrasound Family.......100
Barco Launches VOXAR 3D 6.1.......100
1$100
   Philips Unveils TrueView CT technology.......101
Suros Surgical Unveils ATEC Emerald.......101
Philips Reveals New Ultrasound Systems for OB-Gyn Clinicians.......101
Siemens Launches Workflow Solutions for Ultrasound Systems.......101
1$100
   GE Healthcare Unveils CardIQ Fusion.......102
TomTec Unveils New Software for Right Ventricular Diagnostics.......102
Compressus to Append 3D Features to MEDxConnect.......102
Barco Develops 3D Software for World’s First Mobile Scanner.......102
NIRS Develops World’s First 4D X-Ray CT Scanner.......102
1$100
   Barco Introduces Improved Range of 3D Visualization and Analysis Software.......103
Siemens Unveils Acuson Antares Ultrasound, Premium Edition.......103
TomTec Launches 3D Package for Mitral Valve Diagnosis.......103
B-K Medical Unleashes Pro Focus Color Ultrasound Scanner.......103
Esaote Launches Picus-Just 4D for Real-Time Obstetric Care.......103
Esaote Unveils Mylab™15-Just 4D™, a Real-Time Fetal Ultrasound System.......103
1$100
   Toshiba Adds DTHI, 4D Imaging to Aplio and Xario.......104
HMSA Introduces Emory Cardiac Toolbox™ PETtools™.......104
Teradyne Launches ClearVue.......104
Living Image® Software 3D Analysis Package from Xenogen Corporation.......104
1$100
   Eastman Kodak Company Rolls Out KODAK Color Medical Imager 1000.......105
Aloka Debuts ProSound alpha 5(1).......105
Siemens Medical Solutions Unveils ARCADIS Orbic 3D.......105
Royal Philips Launches iE33 Intelligent Echocardiography System.......105
Philips Develops New 3D Visualization Technique for Intera Achieva.......105
1$100
   Philips Cardiac 3D Quantification.......106
Philips Offers Xcelera.......106
Phillips Launches New Ultrasound System.......106
Dental Imaging Machine Debuts in Canada.......106
1$100
   Varian Unveils Image-Guided Radiotherapy Software.......107
Microwave Imaging System.......107
1$100
   Silicon-based Ultrasound Technology.......108
Stereotactic Radiosurgery – More Effective with 3D Medical Imaging.......108
1$100
   Philips Develops Live 3D Echo Technology.......109
GEMS Introduces Hybrid Imaging Technology.......109
TeraRecon Develops Real-Time Processing for CT Colonography.......109
1$100
   VIZTA3D Unveils State-of-the-Art 3D Computer Display.......1101$100
   Barco NV (Belgium).......111
GE Healthcare (UK).......111
1$100
   Hitachi Aloka Medical Ltd. (Japan).......112
Philips Healthcare (US).......112
1$100
   Samsung Medison America Inc. (USA).......113
Siemens Healthcare (Germany).......113
The Esaote Group (Italy).......113
1$100
   TomTec Imaging Systems GmbH (Germany).......1141$100
   Toshiba America Medical Systems (US).......1151$100
   Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for 3D Medical Imaging (Software and workstations used in MRI and CT, and Ultrasound machines) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1161$350
   Table 8: World Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging (Software and workstations used in MRI and CT, and Ultrasound machines) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1171$350
   Table 9: World 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging (Software and workstations used in MRI and CT, and Ultrasound machines) by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1181$350
   Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for 3D Medical Imaging (Software and workstations used in MRI and CT Machines) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1191$350
   Table 11: World Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging (Software and workstations used in MRI and CT Machines) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1201$350
   Table 12: World 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging (Software and workstations used in MRI and CT Machines) by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1211$350
   Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for 3D Medical Imaging (Software and workstations used in Ultrasound Machines) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1221$350
   Table 14: World Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging (Software and workstations used in Ultrasound Machines) by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1231$350
   Table 15: World 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging (Software and workstations used in Ultrasound Machines) by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1241$350
   A. Market Analysis.......125
US 3D Medical Imaging Market.......125
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   Technological Enhancements Fuel Growth in Handheld Ultrasound Market.......126
DRA Affects Fortunes of Imaging Equipment.......126
3D Imaging Drives Advanced Imaging Techniques Market.......126
1$100
   3D Imaging, A Vital Tool for Radiologists.......127
Integration of 3D Imaging with PACS Essential for Better Results.......127
Computed Tomography Finds New Applications.......127
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   CT Scanning Extends to Facilities Other Than Hospitals.......128
Market in Favor of High-Slice Scanners.......128
US CT Market – A Highly Competitive Arena.......128
Cardiac Imaging to Offer Good Growth Prospects for the CT Systems.......128
MRI Market in the Recent Years.......128
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   Clinical Applications Continue to Expand for MRI Scanners.......129
Emerging Segments to Drive Growth in Ultrasound Market.......129
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   Impact of Cuts on Healthcare on Medical Imaging.......130
Leading Players in the Medical Imaging Market.......130
Competitive Analysis.......130
Table 16: Leading Players in the US 3D CT, MR and Angiography Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for GE Healthcare, Siemens Healthcare, Philips Healthcare, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......130
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   Strategic Corporate Developments.......1314$400
   Product Launches.......1355$500
   Focus on Select Major Players.......1402$200
   B. Market Analytics.......142
Table 17: The US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......142
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   Table 18: The US Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1431$350
   Table 19: The US 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality– Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1441$350
   A. Market Analysis.......145
An Overview of the Canadian Medical Equipment Industry.......145
Table 20: Canadian Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Market (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown by Segments (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......145
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   Table 21: Leading Players in the Canadian Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Market (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown for GE Healthcare, Philips Medical Systems, Siemens Medical Solutions, Hologic Inc., and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......146

Table 22: Canadian Total Exports of Imaging Equipment (2009) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......146
Canadian Medical Imaging Market.......146
Regulatory Scenario.......146
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   Market Outlook.......147
Cedara Software Corp. – A Canadian 3D Software Major.......147
1$100
   B. Market Analytics.......148
Table 23: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality– MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......148
1$350
   Table 24: Canadian Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1491$350
   Table 25: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1501$350
   A. Market Analysis.......151
Table 26: Japanese CT Equipment Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown by Leading Players for Toshiba, Siemens, GE, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......151

Table 27: Japanese MRI Equipment Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown by Leading Players for Siemens, GE, Philips, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......151
Diagnostic Imaging Market - An Overview.......151
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   Encouraging Political Environment Peps Up Imaging Technologies Market.......152
Hitachi Acquires Aloka; Emerges as a Leading Japanese Player, Makes a Mark
  Globally.......152
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   Strategic Corporate Developments.......153
Product Launch.......153
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   B. Market Analytics.......154
Table 28: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......154
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   Table 29: Japanese Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1551$350
   Table 30: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1561$350
   A. Market Analysis.......157
A Glance at European Imaging Market.......157
3D Medical Imaging Market – An Overview.......157
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   Limited Reimbursement - A Biggest Challenge for European Industry.......158
European MRI Market to Grow Despite Challenges.......158
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   MRI Market Constraints.......159
Market Saturation.......159
MRI Installation.......159
Distribution Issues.......159
High Cost.......159
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   Europe - A Potential Market for CT Systems.......160
New Technologies Drive Ultrasound Market.......160
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   Ultrasound Sector to Experience Growth despite Market Saturation.......161
Stringent Radiation Standards to Favor Ultrasound Technique.......161
Portable Ultrasound Systems Continue to Garner Growth.......161
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   Competitive Analysis.......162
Table 31: Leading Players in the European 3D Medical Imaging Market (2010): Market Share Breakdown by Value Sales for Siemens Healthcare, GE Healthcare, Philips Healthcare, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......162
Product Launch.......162
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   B. Market Analytics.......163
Table 32: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Geographic Region – France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......163
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   Table 33: European Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Geographic Region – France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1641$350
   Table 34: European 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, The UK, Italy, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1651$350
   Table 35: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1661$350
   Table 36: European Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1671$350
   Table 37: European 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1681$350
   Market Analysis.......169
Table 38: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality Segment – MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......169
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   Table 39: French Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1701$350
   Table 40: French 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1711$350
   A. Market Analysis.......172
Strategic Corporate Development.......172
Product Launches.......172
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   Focus on Select Major Players.......1732$200
   B. Market Analytics.......175
Table 41: German Recent Past, Current & Futur Analysis for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......175
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   Table 42: German Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1761$350
   Table 43: German 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1771$350
   A. Market Analysis.......178
The Esaote Group – Key Italian Player.......178
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   B. Market Analytics.......179
Table 44: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......179
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   Table 45: Italian Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1801$350
   Table 46: Italian 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1811$350
   A. Market Analysis.......182
Government Initiatives Spur Medical Devices Market Growth.......182
Strategic Corporate Developments.......182
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   GE Healthcare (UK) – A Key Player.......1831$100
   B. Market Analytics.......184
Table 47: The UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......184
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   Table 48: The UK Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging by Product Segment – MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1851$350
   Table 49: The UK 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1861$350
   Market Analysis.......187
Table 50: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......187
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   Table 51: Spanish Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1881$350
   Table 52: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1891$350
   Market Analysis.......190
Table 53: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......190
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   Table 54: Russian Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1911$350
   Table 55: Russian 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1921$350
   A. Market Analysis.......193
Strategic Corporate Developments.......193
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   Product Launch.......194
Barco NV (Belgium) – A Key Player.......194
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   B. Market Analytics.......195
Table 56: Rest of European Market for 3D Medical Imaging – Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis by Product Segment for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......195
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   Table 57: Rest of European Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1961$350
   Table 58: Rest of European 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT and Ultrasound Market for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1971$350
   A. Market Analysis.......198
China.......198
Lucrative Chinese Medical Imaging Market.......198
Affluent Urban Population and Anti-Corruption Measure Drives Growth in
  China.......198
Chinese Ultrasound Market Surmounts Recessionary Effects.......198
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   Local Players Compete for a Fair Share in the Market Presently Dominated by Overseas
  Companies.......199
Color Ultrasound Equipment to Fuel Growth.......199
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   Competition Intensifies in the Color Equipment Segment.......200
India.......200
Indian Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Market Wilts Amid Recession.......200
Quality Consumers Propel Growth in India.......200
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   Competitive Landscape in Indian Medical Imaging Terrain.......201
Indian Ultrasound Equipment Market Overview.......201
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   Table 59: Indian Ultrasound Equipment Market by Type (2008 & 2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales for Color Equipment, and Black & White Equipment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......202

Table 60: Indian Ultrasound Equipment Market by Type (2009 & 2010): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Color Equipment, and Black & White Equipment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......202
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   Table 61: Indian Ultrasound Equipment Market by Category (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Premium, High-End, Mid-End, Entry Level and Portable (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......203
Demand for Low and Mid- Range Equipment on the Rise.......203
Ultrasound Device Market to Surge.......203
Impending Challenges.......203
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   Competitive Scenario: A Review.......204
GE Healthcare Leads the Fray, Other Majors include Philips, Siemens, and Toshiba
  Medical.......204
Strategic Corporate Developments.......204
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   Product Launches.......2051$100
   B. Market Analytics.......206
Table 62: Asia-Pacific Market for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis by Product Segment for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......206
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   Table 63: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......2071$350
   Table 64: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Market for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......2081$350
   A. Market Analysis.......209
Latin American Diagnostic Imaging Market.......209
Strong Currency Drives Market Growth in Brazil.......209
Flourishing Private Sector Drives Mexican Imaging Market.......209
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   Persistent Innovations Lead to Growth in South African Medical Imaging
  Market.......210
Product Launches.......210
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   B. Market Analytics.......213
Table 65: Rest of World Market for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for MRI & CT, a,nd Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual SalesFigures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......213
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   Table 66: Rest of World Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......2141$350
   Table 67: Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Market for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......2151$350
  
Total Companies Profiled: 86 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 106)

Region/Country Players

The United States 55 Canada 7 Japan 11 Europe 27 France 4 Germany 5 The United Kingdom 3 Italy 4 Rest of Europe 11 Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 3 Middle-East 3
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