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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