The contribution of imaging to medical practice has made it a continuously growing market with new technologies launched all the time. Imaging scans make possible early and more accurate diagnoses, which, in turn, may lead to optimized treatment regimes.

The evolution of medical imaging modalities — x-rays, mammographies, CT scans, MRIs, SPECT and PET scans — has had a major impact on the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Highly detailed imaging, especially at the molecular level, is enabling health care givers to visualize disease in new ways.

This report, Medical Imaging Markets, analyzes the current and potential world markets for medical imaging systems, including x-ray, mammography, fluoroscopy, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, PET and SPECT, and fusion systems. This report generally forecasts future growth to 2018. Market segments covered include the world, US, European, BRIC, and Japanese markets. The following imaging markets are included in this report’s analysis:

• X-Ray
• Digital X-Ray
• Traditional X-Ray
• Dental X-Ray
• CT Scanners
• MRI Systems
• Ultrasound Systems
• Mammography
• Fluoroscopy
• PET Systems
• SPECT-Gamma Camera Systems
• Fusion Systems
• Molecular Imaging

For each of these modalities, the report provides current market size based on revenues to manufacturers of imaging systems used for molecular procedures, as well as forecasts of future revenues. This report also reviews the nature and direction of research and trends, and gives insight into some issues facing manufacturers and vendors. The report profiles several companies, including large companies that have made names for themselves in the field, as well as smaller firms with market niches. These companies are involved in developing and marketing these medical imaging systems.

Among the most dynamic areas of the imaging market is the use fo these technologies for molecular medical applications. Interest in and use of the technology has exploded in recent years, thanks to advances in cell biology, biochemical agents, and computer analysis, and serious market watchers in medical imaging industries, as well as those serving or investing in medical imaging companies, will want to keep abreast of this market.

• Agfa-Gevaert NV
• Analogic Corp.
• Carestream Health Inc.
• Fujifilm Medical Systems USA Inc. .
• Philips Healthcare
• Swissray Medical AG
• Toshiba America Medical Systems
• Varian Medical Systems
• Advanced Imaging Research Inc.
• Analogic Corp.
• Esaote SpA
• Fonar Corp. Gamma Medica
• GE Healthcare
• Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc.
• Hologic Inc.
• Philips Healthcare
• Siemens Healthcare
• Toshiba America Medical Systems
• Samsung Electronics America
• Mobisante Inc.
• Philips Healthcare
• Shimadzu Corp.
• Zonare Medical Systems Inc.
• Dilon Diagnostics
• Philips Healthcare Positron Corp.

Market forecasts are based on an examination of current market conditions and on investigations into the development of new products by key companies. The market data are generated into multiple year forecasts, based on interviews with executives in the field and analyses. The information presented in this report is the result of data gathered from company product literature and other corporate brochures and documents, as well as information found in the scientific and trade press. In addition, interviews were conducted with company executives and researchers.

Table Of Contents

Chapter One: Executive Summary

Methodology

Chapter Two: Introduction

Advances in Medical Imaging Systems

Strong Need

Digital Transformation

Key Markets

X-Ray

Mammography

Fluoroscopy

CT

MRI

Ultrasound

PET

SPECT

Fusion Imaging

Chapter Three: Trends And Issues

X-Ray

Digital Economics

Advances in Technology

Image Variation

Private Practice Issues

MRI

High-Tesla Systems

Magnets

Ultrasound

Contrast Agents

PET/SPECT

Growing Number of Nuclear Medicine Departments

Preventive Medicine

Standardization Needed

Health Care Reform

Equipment Utilization Factor

Chapter Four: Market Developments

First US Commercial Radioisotope Laboratory

CMS Decision on Amyvid

FDA Approval for Siemens xSPECT System

FDA Clears New PET-MRI System

PET-MRI for Several Types of Cancer

A 32% Dose Reduction Possible with CT

Molecular Imaging Predicts Risk for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

PET-CT Enhance Inflammatory Bowel Disease Detection

Advanced CT Proves as Accurate as Invasive Diagnostics

Chapter Five: Imaging Markets

Overview -- What's Spurring Demand

New Technology

Aging Population

X-Ray Markets

Growth and Geographic Analysis

Mammography

Growth and Geographic Analysis

Computer-Aided Detection

Growth and Geographic Analysis

Computed Tomography

Growth and Geographic Analysis

Fluoroscopy

Growth and Geographic Analysis

Dental Equipment and Film

Growth and Geographic Analysis

Growth and Geographic Analysis

Ultrasound

Growth and Geographic Analysis

Molecular Imaging

Growth In Cardiology

PET

PET-CT

SPECT

SPECT-CT

Growth and Geographic Analysis

Chapter Six: Key Corporate Profiles  X-Ray And Ct Manufacturers

AFP Imaging Corp.

Agfa-Gevaert NV

Analogic Corp.

Biolase Technology

Biospace Med (Eos Imaging)

Canon Inc.

Carestream Health Inc.

CMT Medical Technologies Ltd.

Fujifilm Medical Systems USA Inc.

GE Healthcare

Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc.

Hologic Inc.

iCAD Inc.

Imaging Dynamics Co. Ltd.

Imix Holding (Arcoma)

InfiMed Inc.

Lodox Systems (Pty) Ltd.

MinXray Inc.

Parascript LLC

Philips Healthcare

Planmeca Oy

R2 Technology

Radlink Inc.

Sectra AB

Shimadzu Corp.

Siemens Healthcare

Sirona Dental Inc.

Swissray Medical AG

Toshiba America Medical Systems

Trixell

Varian Medical Systems

VuComp Inc.

MRI COMPANIES

Advanced Imaging Research Inc.

Analogic Corp.

Esaote SpA

Fonar Corp.

GE Healthcare

Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc.

Hologic Inc.

Imris

InnerVision MRI Ltd.

Millenium Technology Inc.

MR Instruments Inc.

Philips Healthcare

Siemens Healthcare

Time Medical Systems Inc.

Toshiba America Medical Systems

ULTRASOUND COMPANIES

Analogic Corp.

EchoSon SA

Esaote SpA

GE Healthcare

Hitachi Aloka Medical Ltd.

Samsung Electronics America

Mobisante Inc.

Philips Healthcare

Shimadzu Corp.

Siemens Healthcare

SonoSite

SuperSonic Imagine

Teratech Corp.

TomTec Imaging Systems GmbH

Toshiba America Medical Systems

Volcano Corp.

Zonare Medical Systems Inc.

MOLECULAR IMAGING

ABT Molecular Imaging Inc.

Advanced Cyclotron Systems Inc.

CardiArc Ltd.

Digirad Corp.

Dilon Diagnostics

Gamma Medica Inc.

GE Healthcare

Imaging Diagnostic Systems Inc.

Philips Healthcare

Photo Diagnostic Systems

Positron Corp.

Siemens Healthcare

Toshiba America Medical Systems

UltraSPECT Ltd.

VisEn Medical

Zecotek Photonics Inc.

List Of Exhibits

Three: Trends And Issues

Exhibit 1 Significant Trends in the Medical Imaging Systems Market

Five: Markets

Exhibit 2 World Market for Medical X-Ray Equipment

Exhibit 3 World Market for Medical X-Ray Equipment 2013-2018 By Geographic Segment

Exhibit 4 World Market for Medical X-Ray Equipment By Geographic Segment

Exhibit 5 World Market for Digital Medical X-Ray Equipment 2013-2018

Exhibit 6 World Market for Digital Medical X-Ray Equipment 2013-2018 By Geographic Segment

Exhibit 7 World Market for Digital Medical X-Ray Equipment By Geographic Segment 2013

Exhibit 8 World Market for Medical X-Ray Film 2013-2018

Exhibit 9 World Market for Medical X-Ray Film 2013-2018 By Geographic Segment

Exhibit 10 World Market for Medical X-Ray Film By Geographic Segment 2013

Exhibit 11 Key Players' Percentage Share - Worldwide Medical X-Ray Equipment Market

Exhibit 12 World Market for Mammography Equipment 2013-2018

Exhibit 13 World Market for Mammography Equipment 2013-2018 By Geographic Segment

Exhibit 14 World Market for Mammography Equipment By Geographic Segment 2013

Exhibit 15 World Market for Digital Mammography Equipment 2013-2018

Exhibit 16 World Market for Digital Mammography Equipment 2013-2018

Exhibit 17 World Market for Digital Mammography Equipment By Geographic Segment 2013

Exhibit 18 World Market for Computer-Aided Detection Systems 2013-2018

Exhibit 19 World Market for Computer-Aided Detection Systems 2013-2018 By Geographic Segment

Exhibit 20 World Market for Computer-Aided Detection Systems By Geographic Segment 2013 64

Exhibit 21 World Market for Medical Computed Tomography Equipment 2013-2018

Exhibit 22 World Market for Medical Computed Tomography Equipment 2013-2018 By Geographic Segment

Exhibit 23 World Market for Medical Computed Tomography Equipment By Geographic Segment 2013

Exhibit 24 Key Players' Percentage Share - Worldwide CT Market

Exhibit 25 Worldwide Market Share, CT Technology 2013

Exhibit 26 World Market for Fluoroscopy Equipment 2013-2018

Exhibit 27 World Market for Fluoroscopy Equipment 2013-2018 By Geographic Segment

Exhibit 28 World Market for Fluoroscopy Equipment By Geographic Segment 2013

Exhibit 29 World Market for Dental X-Ray Equipment 2013-2018

Exhibit 30 World Market for Dental X-Ray Equipment 2013-2018 By Geographic Segment

Exhibit 31 World Market for Dental X-Ray Equipment By Geographic Segment 2013

Exhibit 32 Installed Base of Wall-Mounted Dental X-Ray Units 2013

Exhibit 33 Potential for Dental Conversion to Digital X-Ray 2013

Exhibit 34 World Market for Dental X-Ray Film 2013-2018

Exhibit 35 World Market for Dental X-Ray Film 2013-2018 By Geographic Segment

Exhibit 36 World Market for Dental X-Ray Film By Geographic Segment 2013

Exhibit 37 Sales of Medical MRI Systems by Field Strength 2013

Exhibit 38 Worldwide Medical MRI Installed Base Units 2013

Exhibit 39 Worldwide Medical MRI System Prices Estimated Cost per Unit

Exhibit 40 Key Players' Percentage Share - Worldwide Medical MRI Equipment Market

Exhibit 41 Key Players' Percentage Share - Worldwide Medical MRI Equipment Market

Exhibit 42 World Market for Medical MRI Systems 2013-2018

Exhibit 43 World Market for Medical MRI Systems 2013-2018 By Geographic Segment

Exhibit 44 World Market for Medical MRI Systems By Geographic Segment 2013

Exhibit 45 Estimated Percentage of MRI Studies by Selected Organ 2013

Exhibit 46 Worldwide Medical Ultrasound Installed Base

Exhibit 47 Leading Competitors' Market Share of the Worldwide Medical Ultrasound Market,2013

Exhibit 48 Share of Ultrasound Market Based on Procedure Type 2013

Exhibit 49 World Market for Medical Ultrasound Systems 2013-2018

Exhibit 50 World Market for Medical Ultrasound Systems 2013-2018 By Geographic Segment .. 87

Exhibit 51 World Market for Medical Ultrasound Systems By Geographic Segment 2013

Exhibit 52 Worldwide SPECT Procedures, 2013

Exhibit 53 US SPECT Procedures, 2013

Exhibit 54 Worldwide PET Procedures, 2013

Exhibit 55 US PET Procedures, 2013

Exhibit 56 World Medical Market for PET Systems 2013-2018

Exhibit 57 World Medical Market for PET Systems 2013-2018 By Geographic Segment

Exhibit 58 World Medical Market for PET-CT Systems 2013-2018

Exhibit 59 World Medical Market for PET-CT Systems 2013-2018 By Geographic Segment

Exhibit 60 World Medical Market for PET Systems By Geographic Segment 2013

Exhibit 61 Worldwide Medical PET Installed Base, 2013

Exhibit 62 World Medical Market for SPECT Systems 2013-2018

Exhibit 63 World Medical Market for SPECT Systems 2013-2018 By Geographic Segment

Exhibit 64 World Medical Market for SPECT-CT Systems 2013-2018

Exhibit 65 World Medical Market for SPECT-CT Systems 2013-2018 By Geographic Segment 100

Exhibit 66 World Medical Market for SPECT Systems By Geographic Segment 2013

Exhibit 67 Worldwide Medical SPECT Installed Base, 2013