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It Pays to Understand the Dynamics of Competition in Your Business Ecosystem.
Who Are Your Competitors in the EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market?
SELECT PLAYERS
Cadwell Laboratories, Inc.; Compumedics Limited; EB Neuro S.P.A.; Electrical Geodesics, Inc.; Lifelines Neurodiagnostic Systems, Inc.; Natus Medical Inc.; NeuroWave Systems, Inc.; Nihon Kohden Corporation; Noraxon U.S.A., Inc.
SEGMENTS
» Product Segment (Electroencephalograph Equipment, Electromyography/Evoked Potential Units, Electroencephalograph Equipment, Electromyography/Evoked Potential Units)
GEOGRAPHIES
» World » United States » Canada » Japan » China » Europe » France » Germany » Italy » United Kingdom » Spain » Russia » and Rest of Europe » Asia-Pacific » Australia » India » South Korea » and Rest of Asia-Pacific » Latin America » Argentina » Brazil » Mexico » and Rest of Latin America » Middle East » Iran » Israel » Saudi Arabia » United Arab Emirates » and Rest of Middle East » and Africa
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I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & REPORT SCOPE |
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY |
1. MARKET OVERVIEW |
Monitoring of Brain's Activity Gains Importance Globally |
Recent Market Activity |
Developed Regions Dominate, While Developing Markets to Drive Growth |
EEG Leads the Pack |
Competitive Scenario |
Expanding Aging Population Spurs Demand |
Rising Disease Prevalence Fuels Market Growth |
Healthcare Economics and its Impact on Medical Device Spending |
Global Competitor Market Shares |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Competitor Market Share Scenario Worldwide (in %): 2018 & 2029 |
Impact of Covid-19 and a Looming Global Recession |
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS |
Cadwell Laboratories, Inc. (US) |
Compumedics Limited (Australia) |
EB Neuro S.P.A. (Italy) |
Electrical Geodesics, Inc. (US) |
Lifelines Neurodiagnostic Systems, Inc. (US) |
Natus Medical Incorporated (US) |
NeuroWave Systems, Inc. (US) |
Nihon Kohden Corporation (Japan) |
Nihon Kohden America, Inc. (US) |
Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. (US) |
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS |
Superior Benefits Puts EEG Ahead of Its Competition |
Technology-Driven Products Gain Acceptance |
Australian Scientist Develops BARIndex Technology for Interpreting EEG Data |
Market Witnesses Launch of Improved EEG Amplifier Technologies |
Growing Prevalence of Obesity, Cardiovascular and Autoimmune Diseases Drive Demand |
Higher Incidences of Epilepsy in Developing Countries Propel EEG-EMG Market |
Dearth of EEG Technicians Expected to Boost Demand for Automated Equipment |
EEG Processor Market to Grow at Brisk Pace |
Growing Demand for Long-Term Monitoring of Neurological Diseases |
Neonatal EEG Monitoring - Facilitating Early Detection of Brain Damage in Infants |
Rising Significance of EEG Systems in Intensive Care Units |
Video EEG Monitoring Systems - Ideal for Long-Term Epilepsy Monitoring |
Brain Signal Analysis Software Market to Register Robust Growth |
Limitations Prevent Proliferation of Wearable EEG Systems |
Medical Device Electrodes Market to Register Robust Growth |
Trends in EEG Electrodes |
Surface Electrodes -The Most Popular EEG Electrode Option |
Technological Advancements in EEG Electrodes |
A Review of Select Other Technologies for EEG Electrodes |
Combination Material-Based EEG Electrodes - Most Common and Affordable |
Disposable EEG Electrodes - Advantages and Disadvantages |
Dry, Portable Electrode Sets Take EEG beyond Laboratory |
Smartphone-Enabled EEG for Rapid Brain Injury Identification |
New, Less-Damaging Soft Electrodes Improve Diagnostic Outcomes in Brain Function |
Dissolvable Electrodes in Development for Brain Diagnosis |
New Miniature Ear-borne Electrodes Enable Unobtrusive EEG Recording |
Engineers from Imperial College Develop Novel EEG Device |
Imec and Holst Centre Unveil Portable Wireless EEG Device |
NIC Scientists Discover New Process to Accurately Detect Brain’s Electrical Activity |
Scientists Develop ICA Technique for Capturing Brain Dynamics |
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Global Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Region/Country: 2018-2025 |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Global Retrospective Market Scenario in US$ Thousand by Region/Country: 2009-2017 |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Share Shift across Key Geographies Worldwide: 2009 VS 2019 VS 2025 |
Electroencephalograph Equipment (Product Segment) World Market by Region/Country in US$ Thousand: 2018 to 2025 |
Electroencephalograph Equipment (Product Segment) Historic Market Analysis by Region/Country in US$ Thousand: 2009 to 2017 |
Electroencephalograph Equipment (Product Segment) Market Share Breakdown of Worldwide Sales by Region/Country: 2009 VS 2019 VS 2025 |
Electromyography/Evoked Potential Units (Product Segment) Potential Growth Markets Worldwide in US$ Thousand: 2018 to 2025 |
Electromyography/Evoked Potential Units (Product Segment) Historic Market Perspective by Region/Country in US$ Thousand: 2009 to 2017 |
Electromyography/Evoked Potential Units (Product Segment) Market Sales Breakdown by Region/Country in Percentage: 2009 VS 2019 VS 2025 |
III. MARKET ANALYSIS |
GEOGRAPHIC MARKET ANALYSIS |
United States |
Market Facts & Figures |
US EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Share (in %) by Company: 2018 & 2025 |
United States EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2018 to 2025 |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market in the United States by Product Segment: A Historic Review in US$ Thousand for 2009-2017 |
United States EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2009 VS 2019 VS 2025 |
Canada |
Canadian EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2018 to 2025 |
Canadian EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Historic Market Review by Product Segment in US$ Thousand: 2009-2017 |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market in Canada: Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Product Segment for 2009, 2019, and 2025 |
Japan |
Japanese Market for EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices: Annual Sales Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2018-2025 |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market in Japan: Historic Sales Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2009-2017 |
Japanese EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Share Analysis by Product Segment: 2009 VS 2019 VS 2025 |
China |
Chinese EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Growth Prospects in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2018-2025 |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Historic Market Analysis in China in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2009-2017 |
Chinese EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market by Product Segment: Percentage Breakdown of Sales for 2009, 2019, and 2025 |
Europe |
Market Facts & Figures |
European EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market: Competitor Market Share Scenario (in %) for 2018 & 2025 |
European EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Demand Scenario in US$ Thousand by Region/Country: 2018-2025 |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market in Europe: A Historic Market Perspective in US$ Thousand by Region/Country for the Period 2009-2017 |
European EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Share Shift by Region/Country: 2009 VS 2019 VS 2025 |
European EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2018-2025 |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market in Europe in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: A Historic Review for the Period 2009-2017 |
European EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2009 VS 2019 VS 2025 |
France |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market in France by Product Segment: Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand for the Period 2018-2025 |
French EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Historic Market Scenario in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2009-2017 |
French EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Share Analysis by Product Segment: 2009 VS 2019 VS 2025 |
Germany |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market in Germany: Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2018-2025 |
German EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Historic Market Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2009-2017 |
German EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2009 VS 2019 VS 2025 |
Italy |
Italian EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Growth Prospects in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2018-2025 |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Historic Market Analysis in Italy in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2009-2017 |
Italian EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market by Product Segment: Percentage Breakdown of Sales for 2009, 2019, and 2025 |
United Kingdom |
United Kingdom Market for EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices: Annual Sales Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2018-2025 |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market in the United Kingdom: Historic Sales Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2009-2017 |
United Kingdom EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Share Analysis by Product Segment: 2009 VS 2019 VS 2025 |
Spain |
Spanish EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2018 to 2025 |
Spanish EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Historic Market Review by Product Segment in US$ Thousand: 2009-2017 |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market in Spain: Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Product Segment for 2009, 2019, and 2025 |
Russia |
Russian EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2018 to 2025 |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market in Russia by Product Segment: A Historic Review in US$ Thousand for 2009-2017 |
Russian EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2009 VS 2019 VS 2025 |
Rest of Europe |
Rest of Europe EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2018-2025 |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market in Rest of Europe in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: A Historic Review for the Period 2009-2017 |
Rest of Europe EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2009 VS 2019 VS 2025 |
Asia-Pacific |
Asia-Pacific EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Region/Country: 2018-2025 |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market in Asia-Pacific: Historic Market Analysis in US$ Thousand by Region/Country for the Period 2009-2017 |
Asia-Pacific EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Share Analysis by Region/Country: 2009 VS 2019 VS 2025 |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market in Asia-Pacific by Product Segment: Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand for the Period 2018-2025 |
Asia-Pacific EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Historic Market Scenario in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2009-2017 |
Asia-Pacific EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Share Analysis by Product Segment: 2009 VS 2019 VS 2025 |
Australia |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market in Australia: Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2018-2025 |
Australian EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Historic Market Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2009-2017 |
Australian EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2009 VS 2019 VS 2025 |
India |
Indian EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2018 to 2025 |
Indian EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Historic Market Review by Product Segment in US$ Thousand: 2009-2017 |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market in India: Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Product Segment for 2009, 2019, and 2025 |
South Korea |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market in South Korea: Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2018-2025 |
South Korean EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Historic Market Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2009-2017 |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Share Distribution in South Korea by Product Segment: 2009 VS 2019 VS 2025 |
Rest of Asia-Pacific |
Rest of Asia-Pacific Market for EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices: Annual Sales Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2018-2025 |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market in Rest of Asia-Pacific: Historic Sales Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2009-2017 |
Rest of Asia-Pacific EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Share Analysis by Product Segment: 2009 VS 2019 VS 2025 |
Latin America |
Latin American EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Trends by Region/Country in US$ Thousand: 2018-2025 |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market in Latin America in US$ Thousand by Region/Country: A Historic Perspective for the Period 2009-2017 |
Latin American EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Region/Country: 2009, 2019, and 2025 |
Latin American EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Growth Prospects in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2018-2025 |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Historic Market Analysis in Latin America in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2009-2017 |
Latin American EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market by Product Segment: Percentage Breakdown of Sales for 2009, 2019, and 2025 |
Argentina |
Argentinean EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2018-2025 |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market in Argentina in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: A Historic Review for the Period 2009-2017 |
Argentinean EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2009 VS 2019 VS 2025 |
Brazil |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market in Brazil by Product Segment: Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand for the Period 2018-2025 |
Brazilian EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Historic Market Scenario in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2009-2017 |
Brazilian EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Share Analysis by Product Segment: 2009 VS 2019 VS 2025 |
Mexico |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market in Mexico: Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2018-2025 |
Mexican EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Historic Market Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2009-2017 |
Mexican EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2009 VS 2019 VS 2025 |
Rest of Latin America |
Rest of Latin America EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2018 to 2025 |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market in Rest of Latin America by Product Segment: A Historic Review in US$ Thousand for 2009-2017 |
Rest of Latin America EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2009 VS 2019 VS 2025 |
Middle East |
The Middle East EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Region/Country: 2018-2025 |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market in the Middle East by Region/Country in US$ Thousand: 2009-2017 |
The Middle East EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Share Breakdown by Region/Country: 2009, 2019, and 2025 |
The Middle East EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2018 to 2025 |
The Middle East EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Historic Market by Product Segment in US$ Thousand: 2009-2017 |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market in the Middle East: Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Product Segment for 2009, 2019, and 2025 |
Iran |
Iranian Market for EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices: Annual Sales Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2018-2025 |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market in Iran: Historic Sales Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2009-2017 |
Iranian EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Share Analysis by Product Segment: 2009 VS 2019 VS 2025 |
Israel |
Israeli EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2018-2025 |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market in Israel in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: A Historic Review for the Period 2009-2017 |
Israeli EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2009 VS 2019 VS 2025 |
Saudi Arabia |
Saudi Arabian EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Growth Prospects in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2018-2025 |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Historic Market Analysis in Saudi Arabia in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2009-2017 |
Saudi Arabian EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market by Product Segment: Percentage Breakdown of Sales for 2009, 2019, and 2025 |
United Arab Emirates |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market in the United Arab Emirates: Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2018-2025 |
United Arab Emirates EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Historic Market Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2009-2017 |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Share Distribution in United Arab Emirates by Product Segment: 2009 VS 2019 VS 2025 |
Rest of Middle East |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market in Rest of Middle East: Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment for the Period 2018-2025 |
Rest of Middle East EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Historic Market Analysis in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2009-2017 |
Rest of Middle East EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2009 VS 2019 VS 2025 |
Africa |
African EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Estimates and Projections in US$ Thousand by Product Segment: 2018 to 2025 |
EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market in Africa by Product Segment: A Historic Review in US$ Thousand for 2009-2017 |
African EEG, EMG and Evoked Potential Devices Market Share Breakdown by Product Segment: 2009 VS 2019 VS 2025 |
IV. COMPETITION |
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Detailed engagement stats are presented for every company and executive contacted. This is made available for our client reviews. (no other publisher offers this!)
A full-stack access to clients of all primary and secondary source content. This can often run into thousands of pages.
Where relevent and possible we present competitive brands.
Peer-to-peer online interactive collaborations. Allows for team curated bespoke analytics.
Customers can update and build bespoke versions of our analytics. Bespoke updates are fulfilled within a two-day turnaround.
Discretely bounce off queries to participant pool of executives. Our embedded AI selectively pings participants geographically and by domain acumen.
We pride in our commitment to provide support to our clients. We go beyond the scope of the study to get you timely answers.
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