Dublin, Sept. 30, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/g5rm9k/digital_xray)
has announced the addition of the "Digital
X-Ray Market by Types (Computational Radiography, Digital
Radiography), Major Products (Flat Panel Detectors, CMOS, CCD,
Software, X-ray Contrast Media) & by Applications (Chest
Imaging, Mammography, Dental) - Forecast to 2018" report to
their offering.
Analog X-ray systems, which had major share in the market until
2005, are being replaced by advanced technologies such as computed
radiography (CR) and digital radiography (DR). Advantages such as
low dosage, better image quality, enhanced image storage, and
immediate image analysis have made the latter more attractive over
conventional analog systems. The availability of image detectors
technologies like CCD, CMOS and flat panel detectors are being used
to retrofit and convert the old existing analog X-ray units into CR
and DR systems; this is driving the up-gradation of analog systems
into digital.
Hospital and diagnostic centers are continuously adapting to the
change in technology to provide better services for their patients.
Concerns over excess radiation exposure, poor image quality, time
required, and requirement of large space has forced many to adopt
and upgrade into digital X-ray systems. Advancement and adoption of
digital image processing software and picture archiving and
communication system (PACS) has enhanced the ability of technicians
in providing accurate diagnosis and better service to their
patients.
The digital X-ray market is driven by technological advances in
automation, growing aging population, and need for improved and
faster imaging methods for higher patient throughput. The growing
incidences of chronic disease like tuberculosis, pneumonia and
other gastrointestinal disorders are propelling the market in both
developed and developing countries. High costs and ionizing
radiations are the main factors that restrain the growth of this
market, while intense competition and the economic downturn are key
challenges.
The global X-ray
market is expected to grow at a steady CAGR of 4.5% from 2013
to 2018. Among digital systems, digital radiography is the fastest
growing at a CAGR of 5.43%. Mammography, fluoroscopy and other
imaging applications like musculoskeletal, whole body imaging and
neonatal imaging methods are fast-growing application markets. In
the product category, complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor
(CMOS) and flat panel image sensor markets are expected to
experience high growth, owing to their distinct technical
advantages over charge-coupled devices and film-based
sensors.
Key Topics Covered:
1 Introduction
2 Executive Summary
3 Technology Snapshot
4 Value Chain Analysis
5 Market Landscape Analysis
6 Technology Adoption & Development Potential - Based On
Geography
7 Regulatory Landscape Analysis
8 Competitive Landscape Analysis
9 Patent Analysis
10 Key Company Profiles
Companies Mentioned
- 3disc Americas, Inc.
- A/C X-Ray Corp.
- AGFA Healthcare
- Air Techniques, Inc.
- Canon U.S.A., Inc.
- Carestream Health
- Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.
- GE Healthcare
- Icrco, Inc.
- Imaging Dynamics Company
- Konica Minolta Medical Imaging U.S.A., Inc.
- Kubtec X-Ray
- North Star Imaging, Inc.
- Philips Healthcare
- Quantum Medical Imaging
- Siemens Healthcare
- Sirona Dental, Inc.
- Swissray International, Inc.
- UMG/DEL Medical
- Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
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