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  MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI) EQUIPMENT
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Equipment in Units and US$. The specific product segments analyzed are Closed MRI Systems, and Open MRI Systems.In Addition, the US Market for MRI Equipment is separately analyzed by the following segments categorized by magnetic field strength: Low & Mid-Field Systems, High Field Systems, and Very High-Field Systems. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 51 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Esaote SPA, Fonar Corp., GE Healthcare, Hitachi Medical Corporation, IMRIS Inc., Medinus, Medtronic Surgical Navigation Technologies, Philips Healthcare, Siemens Medical Solutions, and Toshiba Medical Systems Corp. 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-3342  PAGES:    375
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       March 2008
COMPANIES:  51  MARKET DATA TABLES:   159
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI) EQUIPMENT (Complete Report) Pages : 375   | $3950
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS4$100
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2
  
   Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3
Closed MRI Systems.....I-3
Open MRI Systems.....I-3
  
   Low & Mid-Field Systems.....I-4
High Field Systems.....I-4
Very-High Field Systems.....I-4
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY77$2250
  1. Global Market Overview and Analysis.....II-17 $800  
   Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment: A Dynamic Market.....II-1
Market Overview.....II-1
1$100
   Factors Affecting Penetration of MRI Equipment.....II-2
Growth Factors.....II-2
2$200
   Market Challenges.....II-4
High Purchase Cost.....II-4
Shortage of Technologists and Radiologists.....II-4
Major Players in Global MRI Market.....II-4
1$100
   Table 1: Leading Players in the Global MRI Equipment Market (2002-2005): Market Share by Sales for GE Medical Systems, Philips Medical Systems, Siemens Medical Solutions, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-5
MRI Systems from Global Market Majors.....II-5
1$300
   Geographic Landscape.....II-6
Table 2: Worldwide Ranking of Countries on the Basis of MRI Scanners Per Million Population: 2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-6
1$300
   Table 3: Worldwide Installed Base of MRI Equipment by Region: 2002 & 2004E (in Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-7
1$300
  2. MRI Equipment: Product Overview.....II-83 $300  
   Evolution of MRI.....II-81$100
   Specialized MRI Equipment for Operational Efficiency.....II-9
MRI for Operating Room.....II-9
Functioning of MRI Equipment.....II-9
2$200
  3. Types of MRI Equipment.....II-116 $600  
   MRI Equipment Types.....II-11
Whole-Body Scanners/ Closed MRI Systems.....II-11
Open MRI Systems.....II-11
2$200
   Dedicated MRI.....II-13
MRI Equipment Classification based on Magnetic Strength.....II-13
1$100
   Advantages of High Field Strength Magnets Over Low Field Strength Magnets.....II-14
MRI Magnet: Key Component of MRI System.....II-14
1$100
   Impact of New Magnet Technology on MRI System.....II-15
Magnetic Field Gradient: Vital Component of Magnetic Resonance Imaging System.....II-15
Specialized RF Coils.....II-15
Open Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems:.....II-15
1$100
   Table 4: Select Mid, High Field Open Systems.....II-16

Table 5: Select Low Field Opens.....II-16
1$300
  4. Utilities of MRI Equipment.....II-176 $600  
   Advantages of MRI Systems.....II-17
Safety Aspects.....II-17
Table 6: MRI Costs.....II-17
1$300
   Clinical Applications of MRI.....II-18 1$100
   Table 7: MRI Usage by Application Area: 1990, 2002, 2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-19
New Areas of Application.....II-19
MRI Portrays Anatomy of the Prospective Kidney Donor Accurately.....II-19
1$300
   Detection of Re-Narrowed Heart Arteries.....II-20
Injection of Corticosteroid Directly into the Sacroiliac Joints (SIJ).....II-20
Breast MRI Gaining Popularity as a Diagnostic Tool.....II-20
Destruction of Fibroid Tumors of the Uterus.....II-20
1$100
   Early Stage Detection of Alzheimer's.....II-21
Functional MRI.....II-21
fMRI in Clinical Settings.....II-21
1$100
   Challenges to fMRI.....II-22
1$100
  5. Very High Field Systems - Redefining Efficiency.....II-235 $500  
   3T Scanner Changes Imaging Landscape.....II-23
Promising Areas of 3T Scanners.....II-23
1$100
   1.5T Systems Bow to the New 3T Scanners.....II-24
3T Systems on the Roll Out.....II-24
1$100
   7.0 Tesla – On the Verge.....II-251$100
   Capabilities of 7T.....II-26
Concerns over Use of 7T.....II-26
1$100
   9.4 Tesla- The Next On Roll.....II-27
1$100
  6. Competitive Imaging Technologies.....II-284 $400  
   X-Ray .....II-28
Ultrasound.....II-28
Computed tomography (CT).....II-28
1$100
   Spiral CT.....II-29
PET and SPECT.....II-29
Nuclear medicine.....II-29
1$100
   MRI Compared with Other Imaging Options.....II-30
Technical Performance.....II-30
Safety .....II-30
Comparison of MRI Against Other Imaging Modalities.....II-30
1$100
   Clinical Usefulness, Costs, & Availability.....II-31
Therapeutic Capabilities.....II-31
Contra-indications for MRI scanning.....II-31
1$100
  7. Regulatory Environment.....II-322 $200  
   FDA Laws Governing MRI Systems.....II-32
2$200
  8. Product & Technology Focus –Developments/ Launches.....II-349 $600  
   Toshiba Gains FDA Approval for Vantage Titan™ MR System.....II-34
Samcil Unveils New Open MRI Equipment.....II-34
Toshiba Unveils Advanced 3T MR System.....II-34
Siemens Gains 510(k) Approval for 1.5 Tmagnetom Essenza MRI System.....II-34
1$100
   FONAR Develops New Radiation-Free Diagnosis for Scoliosis.....II-35
Aurora Introduces Mobile Breast MRI.....II-35
ONI Medical Systems Unveils MSK Extreme.....II-35
Fonar Renames Upright MRI.....II-35
1$100
   MEDRAD Develops Certo MR Wireless Network.....II-36
Toshiba Receives FDA Approval for New MR Imaging System.....II-36
Aurora Imaging Technology to Launch New MRI System in China.....II-36
Esaote Unveils G-scan MRI System.....II-36
New Innovations from Siemens.....II-36
1$100
   Enhanced Product Offerings from Toshiba.....II-37
Millennium Technology ’s Virgo™ Patent Registered.....II-37
Siemens Introduces Magnetom C .....II-37
TOSHIBA Introduces New Optimized Cardiac Configuration.....II-37
1$100
   GE Healthcare Unveils New MR Scanners.....II-38
Hitachi Releases Echelon 1.5T MR Imager.....II-38
New MRI Applications from Siemens.....II-38
1$100
   MRI for Extremities – Creating a Niche.....II-39
Magnetom Espree – A New Dimension in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.....II-39
GE Receives FDA Approval for Advanced EXCITE Technology.....II-39
Siemens Introduces MAGNETOM Trio.....II-39
1$100
   Vantage MRI System with Imaging Capabilities for Cardiovascular Studies .....II-40
GEMS Inflates Ultra-High Field MR Research Network.....II-40
1$100
   Imaging Techniques to Swell Excite Technology in GE Signa MR Systems.....II-41
Signa Openspeed MRI Systems Available on Excite Platform.....II-41
Siemens Launches Novel MR Technology.....II-41
Siemens Unveils New Technology for CMR Imaging.....II-41
1$100
   Toshiba Expands Clinical Capabilities With Ultra Open MRI.....II-42
GE Medical Invents New Imaging Technology.....II-42
Philips Medical Systems Receives FDA Approval for Intera 3.0 T MR Scanner.....II-42
1$100
  9. Recent Research Development and Solutions.....II-436 $600  
   2005-06 .....II-43
New MRI Technology for Brain Imaging.....II-43
Innovation of Fat Minimization MRI Systems.....II-43
Development of Biocompatible Magnetite Nanocrystals.....II-43
New MRI Technique to Support Stroke Medication.....II-43
1$100
   Development of 128-Channel Prototype MRI System.....II-44
2004-05 .....II-44
Biophan Technologies Issues Two Patents for Competitive Advantage in MRI .....II-44
Nanomagnetic Particles to Enhance MRI .....II-44
1$100
   Confirma Extends CAD stream System for Breast MRI .....II-45
EMI Filter for Magnetic Resonance Imaging.....II-45
Medrad Launches Veris ™ Magnetic Resonance Monitor.....II-45
1$100
   UNH Professor Introduces Innovative MRI Technology.....II-46
2000-2003.....II-46
High-temp Superconductors Enhance MRI Image Quality.....II-46
Low-Temperature Superconductors Give Way to Magnesium-diboride
  Superconductors.....II-46
Intraoperative MRI Systems– A Dream Come True.....II-46
1$100
   New Hybrid Permanent Magnet Assembly to Reduce the Weight of MRI Machines.....II-47
Swiss Rolls to Improve Performance of MRI Systems.....II-47
Development of a Compact MRI System.....II-47
1$100
   New Pacemaker to Enable Cardiac Patients to Undergo MRI.....II-48
1$100
  10. Recent Industry Activity.....II-496 $600  
   Capital Health Purchases IMRISneuro MRI System.....II-49
Philips and SJMC in Supply Agreement.....II-49
FONAR Bags Order from Health Diagnostics.....II-49
Private Equity Firms Acquire 49% Stake in Alliance Imaging.....II-49
RadNet Takes Over Liberty Imaging.....II-49
1$100
   GE Yokogawa and Japanese Researchers to Develop 3-D MRI Technology.....II-50
Medtronic Acquires Odin Medical.....II-50
Philips Acquires Intermagnetics General Corp.....II-50
Siemens and IMRIS Sign OEM Deal.....II-50
Biophan to Team Up with Siemens AG.....II-50
1$100
   Fonar Corp. Receives Contract from DSCP.....II-51
Philips Bags Supply Order for 7.0-T MR Systems.....II-51
USFDA Approval for Excelart Vantage ZGV MRI System.....II-51
Biophan Technologies Acquires AMRIS.....II-51
1$100
   Novoste Corp Signs an Agreement with ONI, Inc......II-52
Esaote Signs a Deal with Hologic.....II-52
HMSA Enters into an Agreement with Novation.....II-52
ONI Medical Systems Bags Supply Contract from US Defense Department.....II-52
Fonar Corp Signs a Pact with MAGNET Inc......II-52
1$100
   Intermagnetics to Expand Production Capacity.....II-53
Fonar Corp Ventures into Middle East Market.....II-53
Philips, Siemens Market HF-MRI Systems in Japan.....II-53
Philips and Neusoft Venture into Medical Systems .....II-53
Intermagnetics Acquires MRI Devices Corp .....II-53
1$100
   Hitachi Medical Systems America and Hitachi Canada Partner for MRI Sales .....II-54
Varian Acquires MAGNEX Scientific.....II-54
GE Pockets Amersham Plc.....II-54
1$100
  11. Focus on Global Players.....II-555 $500  
   Esaote SPA (Italy).....II-55
Fonar Corp. (USA).....II-55
1$100
   GE Healthcare (UK).....II-561$100
   Hitachi Medical Corporation (Japan).....II-57
IMRIS Inc. (Canada).....II-57
Medinus (South Korea).....II-57
Medtronic Surgical Navigation Technologies (USA).....II-57
1$100
   Philips Healthcare (USA).....II-581$100
   Siemens Medical Solutions (Germany).....II-59
Toshiba Medical Systems Corp. (Japan).....II-59
1$100
  12. Global Market Perspective.....II-60   
   A. Unit Analytics.....II-60
Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-60
1$300
   Table 9: World Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-611$300
   Table 10: World 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-621$300
   By Segment.....II-63
Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Closed MRI Systems by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-63
1$300
   Table 12: World Long Term Projections for Closed MRI Systems by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-641$300
   Table 13: World 10-Year Perspective for Closed MRI Systems by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-651$300
   Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Open MRI Systems by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-661$300
   Table 15: World Long Term Projections for Open MRI Systems by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-671$300
   Table 16: World 10-Year Perspective for Open MRI Systems by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-681$300
   B. Dollar Analytics.....II-69
Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-69
1$300
   Table 18: World Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America & Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-701$300
   Table 19: World 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-711$300
   By Segment.....II-72
Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Closed MRI Systems by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-72
1$300
   Table 21: World Long Term Projections for Closed MRI Systems by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-731$300
   Table 22: World 10-Year Perspective for Closed MRI Systems by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-741$300
   Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Open MRI Systems by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-751$300
   Table 24: World Long Term Projections for Open MRI Systems by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-761$300
   Table 25: World 10-Year Perspective for Open MRI Systems by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-771$300
III. MARKET107$1950
  1. The United States.....III-130 $1375  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Dollar Analysis.....III-1
Unit Analysis.....III-1
1$75
   Changing Technological Scenario.....III-2
Installed Base & Procedural Volumes.....III-2
1$75
   Table 26: Installed Base of MRI Units in the US: 2001 –2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-3

Table 27: Number of MRI Procedures Conducted in the US: Estimates and Projections for the Years 2001 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-3
1$150
   Table 28: Percentage of Population in terms of Age Group in the US (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-4

Table 29: Population of the Elderly in the US (in Millions): Population of 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70-74 AgeGroups for 2001), 2006, and 2011(E) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-4
US Market for Low & Mid-Field MRI Systems.....III-4
1$150
   Select Low & Mid-Field MRI Systems from Major Players.....III-5
Competitive Scenario.....III-5
Market Drivers and Restrains.....III-5
Leading Players.....III-5
1$75
   Table 30: Leading Players in the US MRI Equipment Market (2005 & 2006): Market Share by Value Sales for Philips Medical Systems, GE Healthcare, Siemens Medical Solutions, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-6

Table 31: Leading Players in the US Low & Mid-Field MRI Equipment Market (2005 & 2006): Market Share by Value Sales for Philips Medical Systems, GE Healthcare, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Hitachi Medical Systems America and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-6
1$150
   Table 32: Leading Players in the US High-Field MRI Equipment Market (2005 & 2006): Market Share by Value Sales for Philips Medical Systems, Toshiba America Medical Systems GE Healthcare, Siemens Medical Solutions, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7

Table 33: Leading Players in the US Very High-Field MRI Equipment Market (2005): Market Share by Value Sales for Philips Medical Systems, Siemens Medical Solutions, and GE Healthcare (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7
1$150
   Table 34: Leading Players in the US Open MRI Equipment Market (2002-2005): Market Share byValue Sales for Hitachi Medical Systems, GE Healthcare, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Fonar, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-8

Table 35: Leading Players in the US Closed MRI Equipment Market (2002-2005): Market Share by Value Sales for GE Healthcare, Siemens Medical Solutions, Philips Medical Systems, sand Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-8
1$150
   The US Healthcare Market: An Overview.....III-9
Reimbursement.....III-9
1$75
   Table 36: Medicare Reimbursements for Brain MRI Procedures for the Year 2006.....III-101$150
   Table 37: Medicare Reimbursements for Breast MRI Procedures for the Year 2006.....III-11
Product and Technology Developments/Launches.....III-11
7$525
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-183$225
   Other Developments.....III-211$75
   Key Players.....III-22
Fonar Corp......III-22
1$75
   Medtronic Surgical Navigation Technologies.....III-23
Philips Healthcare.....III-23
1$75
   Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. (TAMS).....III-241$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-25
Unit Analytics.....III-25
Table 38: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Low & Mid-Field MRI Systems, High-Field MRI Systems, and Very High-Field Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-25

Table 39: US Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Low & Mid-Field MRI Systems, High-Field MRI Systems, and Very High-Field Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-25
1$150
   Table 40: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-26

Table 41: US Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-26
1$150
   Table 42: US 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Low & Mid-Field MRI Systems, High-Field MRI Systems, and Very High-Field Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-27

Table 43: US 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-27
1$150
   Dollar Analytics.....III-28
Table 44: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Low & Mid-Field MRI Systems, High-Field MRI Systems, and Very High-Field Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28

Table 45: US Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Low & Mid-Field MRI Systems, High-Field MRI Systems, and Very High-Field Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28
1$150
   Table 46: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment –Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-29

Table 47: US Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment –Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-29
1$150
   Table 48: US 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Low & Mid-Field MRI Systems, High-Field MRI Systems, and Very High-Field Systems Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-30

Table 49: US 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-30
1$150
  2. Canada.....III-317 $725  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-31
Demographics.....III-31
Table 50: Canadian Population Statistics by Age Group: 2007E (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-31
MRI Market Overview.....III-31
1$150
   Table 51: Canadian Market for MRI Equipment (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Outpatient Scans by Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-32
Healthcare Market in Canada.....III-32
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-32
1$150
   Key Players.....III-33
IMRIS.....III-33
Millennium Technology Inc......III-33
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-34
Unit Analytics.....III-34
Table 52: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-34

Table 53: Canadian Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-34
1$150
   Table 54: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-351$150
   Dollar Analytics.....III-36
Table 55: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment –Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36

Table 56: Canadian Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment –Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36
1$150
   Table 57: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-37
1$150
  3. Japan.....III-387 $675  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-38
Leading Players.....III-38
1$75
   Table 58: Leading Players in the Japanese MRI Equipment Market (2004 –2005): Market Share by Value Sales for GE Yokogawa Medical Systems, Toshiba, Siemens-Asahi Medical Technologies, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-39
Philips, Siemens Market HF-MRI Systems in Japan.....III-39
Demographics and Healthcare.....III-39
1$150
   Medical Equipment Market.....III-40
Key Player Profiles.....III-40
Hitachi Medical Corporation.....III-40
1$75
   Toshiba Medical Systems Corp......III-41
B. Market Analytics.....III-41
Unit Analytics.....III-41
Table 59: Japanese Market for MRI Equipment- Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-41
1$150
   Table 60: Japanese Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-42

Table 61: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-42
1$150
   Dollar Analytics.....III-43
Table 62: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment –Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-43

Table 63: Japanese Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment –Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-43
1$150
   Table 64: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-44
1$150
  4. Europe.....III-4510 $775  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-45
Table 65: Leading Players in the European MRI Equipment Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Market Share by Major Players – Philips, GE Healthcare, Siemens and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-45
1$150
   Table 66: Installed Base of MRI Equipment in Europe by Country/Region: 2004E (in Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-46
Mobile Imaging Units in Demand.....III-46
1$150
   Product/Technology Developments.....III-47
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-47
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-48
Unit Analytics.....III-48
Table 67: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-48

Table 68: European Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-48
1$150
   Table 69: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-49

Table 70: European Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Closed MRI Systems & Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-49
1$150
   Table 71: European 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, & Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-50

Table 72: European 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-50
1$150
   Dollar Analytics.....III-51
Table 73: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-51
1$150
   Table 74: European Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-521$150
   Table 75: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment –Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-53

Table 76: European Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment –Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-53
1$150
   Table 77: European 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, & Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-54

Table 78: European 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-54
1$150
  4a. France.....III-555 $575  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-55
Demographics.....III-55
Table 79: French Population Statistics by AgeGroup: 2007 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart).....III-55
Medical Equipment Market: An Overview.....III-55
1$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-56
Unit Analytics.....III-56
Table 80: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-56

Table 81: French Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-56
1$150
   Table 82: French 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-571$150
   Dollar Analytics.....III-58
Table 83: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment –Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-58

Table 84: French Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment –Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-58
1$150
   Table 85: French 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-59
1$150
  4b. Germany.....III-605 $575  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-60
Demographics.....III-60
Table 86: German Population Statistics by Age Group: 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-60
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-60
1$150
   Siemens Medical Solutions – A Major German Player.....III-61
B. Market Analytics.....III-61
Unit Analytics.....III-61
Table 87: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-61
1$150
   Table 88: German Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-62

Table 89: German 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-62
1$150
   Dollar Analytics.....III-63
Table 90: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment –Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-63

Table 91: German Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment –Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-63
1$150
   Table 92: German 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-64
1$150
  4c. The United Kingdom.....III-657 $625  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-65
Demographic Review.....III-65
Table 93: UK Population Statistics by Age Group: 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-65
Demand for Mobile Scanners.....III-65
3T Market in the UK.....III-65
1$150
   3T Scanners for Epilepsy.....III-66
Concerns Stem for 3T Scanners.....III-66
GE Healthcare – A Key Player.....III-66
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-671$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-68
Unit Analytics.....III-68
Table 94: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-68
1$150
   Table 95: UK Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment –Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-69

Table 96: UK 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-69
1$150
   Dollar Analytics.....III-70
Table 97: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment –Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-70

Table 98: UK Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment –Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-70
1$150
   Table 99: UK 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-71
1$150
  4d. Italy.....III-726 $550  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-72
Demographic Profile.....III-72
Table 100: Italian Population Statistics by Age Group: 2007 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-72
Product Development/Launch.....III-72
1$150
   Esaote SPA – A Major Player.....III-731$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-74
Unit Analytics.....III-74
Table 101: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-74

Table 102: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-74
1$150
   Table 103: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-751$150
   Dollar Analytics.....III-76
Table 104: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment –Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-76

Table 105: Italian Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment –Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-76
1$150
   Table 106: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-77
1$150
  4e. Spain.....III-784 $475  
   Market Analysis.....III-78
Unit Analytics.....III-78
Table 107: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-78
1$150
   Table 108: Spanish Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-79

Table 109: Spanish 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-79
1$150
   Dollar Analytics.....III-80
Table 110: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment –Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-80

Table 111: Spanish Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment –Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-80
1$150
   Table 112: Spanish 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-81
1$150
  4f. Rest of Europe.....III-824 $475  
   Market Analysis.....III-82
Unit Analytics.....III-82
Table 113: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment -: Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-82
1$150
   Table 114: Rest of Europe Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-83

Table 115: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012.....III-83
1$150
   Dollar Analytics.....III-84
Table 116: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-84

Table 117: Rest of Europe Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-84<