Global 3D Medical Imaging Market Report 2013-2018

Dublin, Oct. 23, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fxhx3v/3d_medical ) has announced the addition of the "3D Medical Imaging - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. 

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for 3D Medical Imaging in US$ Thousand by the following Product Segments:

• MRI
• CT
• Ultrasound.

The report profiles 77 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
• Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc.

Key Topics Covered:

I. Introduction, Methodology & Product Definitions

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
• Disclaimers
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
• Product Definitions and Scope of Study
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Computed Tomography (CT)
• Ultrasound

II. Executive Summary

1. MARKET OVERVIEW

• Outlook
• Current & Future Analysis
• Market Drivers in a Gist
• Growth Dampeners
• MRI 3D Imaging Market Poised for Growth
• Ultrasound 3D Imaging Market on Strong Growth Path
• Display Technology - Gaining Importance in 3D Medical Imaging Market
• Recession Impacts the Global Medical Imaging Industry
• CT and MRI - The Most Affected Modalities in Medical Imaging during Recession
• Recession Hammers Global Ultrasound Equipment Market, Albeit Moderately
• Beyond Recession
• Competitive Scenario
• Key Statistics

2. TRENDS AND ISSUES

• Growing Prominence of 3D Technology in Medical Applications
• Technological Innovations Drive 3D Medical Imaging Market
• Developing Markets Hold Lucrative Potential
• Focus Shifts from Absolute Performance to Value-based Performance
• Scanning Extends to Facilities Other Than Hospitals
• 4-D imaging - Adding a New Dimension to the Ultrasound Market
• Reimbursement Issues Threaten Future Growth of 3D Medical Imaging Market
• Medical Cloud: A New Chapter in Information Sharing II-10. Comparison of 2D, 3D and 4D Ultrasound Imaging Technologies

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

• Diagnostic Imaging - The New Name for Medical Imaging
• 3D Medical Imaging
• Objectives of 3D Imaging
• Ultrasound - Definition
• Ultrasound Technology
• Ultrasound Machine
• Uses
• 3D Ultrasound
• Uses
• Four Modes of Ultrasound Used in Medical Imaging
• Application Areas
• Advances in 3D Ultrasound Technology
• Computed Tomography (CT) Scan
• CT Hardware
• Role of CT Scanners in Medical Imaging
• Types of CT Scanners
• Spiral CT Scanning
• Advantages of CT Scanners
• Disadvantages
• Multi-Slice CTs - Rising Popularity
• Angiography
• 3D Angiography
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• The Procedure
• Advantages
• MRI Applications
• New Application Areas for MRI
• Neuro MRI
• Cardiac MRI
• Intraoperative MRI
• Breast MRI
• Functional MRI
• Open MRI
• Technological Challenges

4. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS & INNOVATIONS

• Samsung Electronics America Introduces FRV Technology
• St Jude Medical Introduces Ilumien Optis System in Japan
• Toshiba Medical Systems Europe Unveils Aquilion ONE/ ViSION Edition and Aquilion PRIME CT Scanners
• GE Healthcare Unveils MR VesselIQ Xpress and CardiacVX Software
• Siemens Introduces ACUSON X 700 Ultrasound Systems in India
• Aspect Imaging Introduces M2™ 3D MR-Based Histology System
• GE Healthcare Launches MAVRIC SL MRI Technique
• Royal Philips Electronics Introduces ClearVue 650 Ultrasound System
• Aspect Imaging Rolls Out M Series Compact MRI Systems
• Hitachi Aloka Medical Launches F37 Digital Diagnostic Ultrasound System
• ContextVision to Unveil Medical Imaging Products
• Royal Philips Electronics Receives 510(k) Approval from US FDA for EchoNavigator
• PreXion Obtains FDA Approval for The Eclipse 3D CBCT Dental Scanner
• EOS Imaging Receives FDA Approval for sterEOS 1.5 3D Imaging Software
• Planmed Obtains Clearance from KFDA for Verity Extremity Scanner
• TeraRecon and KDDI Unveil New Real-Time, Cloud-Based 3D Imaging Solution
• Toshiba America Medical Systems Rolls Out Aquilion One Vision Edition 640-Slice CT Scanner
• GE Healthcare Launches Silent Scan Technology for Lessening Noise during MR Scans
• Jinma Yangming Unveils 3D Medical Imaging System and Regional Medical Imaging Information Product
• Royal Philips Electronics Launches iU22 xMatrix Ultrasound System Upgraded with Vision 2012
• Esaote to Unveil New Features of Virtual Navigator
• Esaote Expands MyLab™ Ultrasound Imaging Line
• Toshiba America Medical Systems Upgrades Ultrasound Systems
• Digital ArtForms Rolls Out iMedic3D Interface
• Toshiba America Medical Systems Rolls Out Aplio™ 500 Ultrasound System
• Epiphan Systems to Roll Out Mediphan Ultrasound Image Capture Systems
• AllTech Medical Systems Introduces EchoStar MRI System
• Medipattern Unveils Visualize:Vascular™ 3D Vascular Imaging Solution
• TomTec Unveils New Version of 4DSono-Scan
• GE Healthcare Secures FDA Clearance for Veo Computed Tomography Technology
• Intelerad Launches IntelePACS 3D
• PreXion Introduces 3D Cone Imaging System for Dentistry
• Madison Company Introduces New Ultrasound Imaging Technology

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

• 3D Diagnostix Enters into Collaboration with Planmeca
• Analogic Takes Over Ultrasonix Medical
• Sectra and CT Frank Technology Ink Partnership Agreement
• Philips Signs Partnership Agreement with St Jude Medical for Technology Integration
• Fovia Medical Inks Partnership Agreement with Radiant Sage to Offer High Definition Volume Rendering®
• Samsung Takes Over NeuroLogica
• 3D Systems Takes Over Vidar Systems and Z from Contex Group
• Olympus Signs Capital and Business Alliance Agreements with Sony
• Imorgon Enters into Partnership with TomTec
• Esaote International to Take Over 3mensio Medical Imaging
• NantWorks Acquires Ziosoft
• Sectra and University Hospitals Ink Medical Imaging Research Agreement
• Naviscan and Chindex Medical Sign Distribution Agreement
• Fovia Medical Collaborates with Merge Healthcare

6. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

• Barco NV (Belgium)
• GE Healthcare (UK)
• Hitachi Aloka Medical Ltd. (Japan)
• Philips Healthcare (US)
• Samsung Medison America, Inc. (USA)
• Siemens Healthcare (Germany)
• The Esaote Group (Italy)
• TomTec Imaging Systems GmbH (Germany)
• Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. (US)

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

III. Market

1. The United States

2. Canada

3. Japan

4. Europe

5. Asia-Pacific

6. Latin America

7. Rest Of World
 

IV. Competitive Landscape

Total Companies Profiled: 77 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 96)

• The United States (50)
• Canada (10)
• Japan (9)
• Europe (21)
• - France (2)
• - Germany (3)
• - The United Kingdom (2)
• - Italy (3)
• - Rest of Europe (11)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (4)
• Middle East (2)

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