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Asian Diagnostic Device Market 2015-2019: Analysis of Diagnostic Device (Dermatoscope, Microscope, Imaging Techniques) & Treatment Devices (Liposuction, Microdermabrasion, Lasers)
M2 - Thu May 07, 10:22AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/t9l5mt/asian_dermatology) has announced the addition of the "Asian Dermatology Diagnostic Devices Market by Diagnostic Device, by Treatment Device, by Application - Forecast to 2019" report to their offering. The Asian dermatology diagnostic devices market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2014 to 2019 Although mature markets such as China and Japan hold larger shares in the Asian Ddermatology diagnostic devices market, the Indian region is expected to grow at the highest CAGR of 7.3%. The growth of the Asian dermatology diagnostic devices market is driven by factors such as rising skin disorders, demand for diagnosis by baby boomers, demand for dermatologists, and technology advantages. However, factors such as a lack of awareness and dermatology care are hindering the growth of this market. The market, based on type of product, includes dermatoscopes, imaging techniques, and microscopes. Imaging techniques held the highest share in the market, growing at a CAGR of 7.0% during the forecast period. This is due to their use as in vivo tools; they also help in the detection of later stages of skin disorders. Geographically, China is estimated to have the largest share of 31.0% of the Asian Dermatology diagnostic devices market in 2014, followed by Japan. The dermatology diagnostic devices market in the China region is primarily driven by the increasing prevalence of skin disorders such as melanoma and psoriasis. The fastest-growing Indian market is driven by increasing insurance coverage and the awareness of various skin disorders in this region. The Asian dermatology diagnostic devices market is a competitive market, with a number of players. As of 2014, the Asian Dermatology diagnostic devices market is estimated to be dominated by Heine Optotechnik (Germany), Optomed Oy (Finland), FotoFinder Systems (Germany), Michelson Diagnostics (U.K.), GE Healthcare (U.K.), Philips Healthcare (Netherlands), Welch Allyn (U.S.), Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. (U.S.), Hitachi (Japan), Leica Microsystems (Germany), Olympus (Japan), Toshiba Medical Systems (Japan), and Siemens Healthcare (Germany). Companies Mentioned - AMD Global Telemedicine, Inc. - Bruker Corporation - Carl Zeiss - FEI Company - Fotofinder Systems Gmbh - GE Healthcare - Heine Optotechnik - Leica Microsystems - MELA Sciences, Inc. - Michelson Diagnostics Ltd. - Nikon Corporation - Philips Healthcare - Photomedex, Inc. - Siemens Healthcare - Toshiba Medical Systems - Verisante Technology, Inc. - Welch Allyn For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/t9...ermatology
MELA: 1.43 (-0.02), FEIC: 78.14 (+0.79)
Launching Regenerative Medicine Contract Manufacturing Business in Japan
M2 - Thu May 07, 2:26AM CDT
Nikon Corporation (Kazuo Ushida, President) signs a strategic collaboration agreement (Facility Support and License Agreement) with Lonza (Richard Ridinger, CEO, Basel, Switzerland), the world's largest manufacturer of cells for regenerative medicine therapeutics, to establish a new company, wholly-owned by Nikon, dedicated to regenerative medicine contract manufacturing. The agreement includes access to Lonza's quality and operating systems, facility design and on-going consulting services for the establishment of the contract manufacturing facility in Japan.
Europe Optical Microscopy Market, By Product, By Application, By Geography - Analysis and Forecast (2014 - 2019)
M2 - Tue May 05, 11:36AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mx8kqz/europe_optical) has announced the addition of the "Europe Optical Microscopy Market, By Product (Inverted Microscope, Stereo Microscope, Phase Contrast Microscope, Fluroscence Microscope, Confocal Microscope, Near Field Microscope), By Application, By Geography - Analysis and Forecast (2014 - 2019)" report to their offering. The objective of this report is to identify various applications, types, and usage patterns of optical microscopes across industries and to analyze the complete ecosystem of the optical microscopy market in Europe. The Europe optical microscopy market is estimated to register a CAGR of 3.7% during the forecast period. The growth of Europe optical microscopy market is driven by its increasing adaption in life sciences and material sciences application market. The inverted microscope and stereo microscope types are estimated to be the highest revenue generators and lead the market among all types of optical microscopes. In this report, the Europe optical microscopy market has been broadly classified by type, such as inverted microscope, stereo microscope, phase contrast microscope, fluorescence microscope, confocal microscope, near field microscope, and others. This report gives a detailed analysis of these microscope types, and their existing and emerging markets. The various application segments for the optical microscope in the Europe region are semiconductor, life sciences, material sciences, nanotechnology, and others. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Market Overview 5 Optical Microscopy Market, By Type 6 Optical Microscopy Market, By Application 7 Optical Microscopy Market, By Region 8 Optical Microscopy Market: Competitive Landscape 9 Optical Microscopy Market, By Company - Bruker Corporation - Carl Zeiss - FEI Company - Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation - Jeol Ltd. - Keyence Corporation - Leica Microsystems GMBH - Nikon Corporation - Olympus Corporation - Vision Engineering Limited For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mx...pe_optical
FEIC: 78.14 (+0.79)
Asian Dermatology Devices (Treatment & Diagnostic) Market by Type, by End User - Forecast to 2019
M2 - Fri May 01, 5:35AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b8f54g/asian_dermatology) has announced the addition of the "Asian Dermatology Devices Market by Type, by End User - Forecast to 2019" report to their offering. The Asian Dermatology Devices market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 11.3% from 2014 to 2019. China holds a larger share in the Dermatology devices market around 28.8% in 2014 followed by Japan. The Asian Dermatology Devices market holds a high potential for growth in future due to a number of forces favoring this market. These include increasing number of people suffering from skin disorders, demand for devices at a lower cost and increasing awareness aesthetic procedures. However, price sensitive market is having an adverse effect on the dermatology devices market. In this report, the Asian Dermatology devices market is broadly classified on the basis of product types, end users. The products segment is classified into Dermatology treatment devices and Dermatology diagnostic devices. Based on end users, the Dermatology devices market is categorized into Hospitals and Clinics. Geographically the market is divided into eight countries, namely Japan, China, India, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Rest of Asia (RoE). China is estimated to command the largest share of 28.7% of the Asian Dermatology Devices market in 2014, followed by Japan. Japan is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.9% during the forecast period from 2014 to 2019. Certain factors that influence the demand for the Asian dermatology devices market include the increasing number of people who suffer from skin disorders and the demand for devices at a lower cost. Thus, world-class manufacturers are coming up with devices at a lower price and concentrate on the Asian region to expand their business and geographical reach. Countries in the Asian region, namely India and China have a tropical climate, making the inhabitants of this region extremely prone to sun exposure, particularly skin tanning. Thus, there is an increase in the demand for dermatological treatments that have an impact on the growth of the dermatology diagnostic devices market in Asia. The number of skin cancer cases in Singapore has been increasing. There were 2,819 cases of skin cancer in Singapore from 2008 to 2012, among which 83.0% were Chinese, according to the National Skin Centre, followed by Malays recording 4.5% of the cases. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Market Overview 5 Asian Dermatology Devices Market, By Type 6 Asian Dermatology Devices Market, By End-User 7 Asian Dermatology Devices Market, By Geography 8 Asian Dermatology Devices Market: Competitive Landscape 9 Asian Dermatology Devices Market: Company Profiles - ALMA Lasers, Ltd. - Ambicare Health Ltd. - amd Global Telemedicine Inc - Applisonix Ltd - Biolitec0020AG - Carl Zeiss - Cynosure, Inc. - Ellipse A/S - fei Company - Fotofinder Systems GMBH - Genesis Biosystems. - Heine Optotechnik - Leica Microsystems - Lumenis Ltd. - Mela Sciences, Inc. - Michelson Diagnostics Ltd - Nikon Corporation - Photomedex, Inc. - Solta Medical, Llc. (Division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America, Llc.) - Syneron Medical Ltd - Verisante Technology, Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b8...ermatology
ELOS: 11.76 (-0.19), CYNO: 35.65 (+0.28), LMNS: 11.15 (-0.02)
Nikon Corporation provides aid to the victims of the earthquake in Nepal
M2 - Tue Apr 28, 3:22AM CDT
Nikon Corporation would like to express its profound sympathy and condolences to the victims of the earthquake that took place in Nepal.
North American Dermatology Devices (Dermatology Treatment Devices, Dermatology Diagnostic Devices) Market 2015 - Forecast to 2019
M2 - Fri Apr 24, 5:31AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bk922d/north_american) has announced the addition of the "North American Dermatology Devices Market by Type (Dermatology Treatment Devices, Dermatology Diagnostic Devices) - Forecast to 2019" report to their offering. The North American dermatology diagnostic devices market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.9% from 2014 to 2019 Although mature markets (the U.S. and Canada) command larger shares in the dermatology diagnostic devices market, Mexico is expected to grow at the highest CAGR of 9.8% during the forecast period. The growth of the dermatology diagnostic devices market is driven by factors such as rising incidences of skin disorders, increasing demand for diagnosis by baby boomers, need for more dermatologists, and technological advancements. However, factors such as lack of awareness, competitive pricing, and lack of dermatology care are hindering the growth of this market. In this report, the North American dermatology diagnostic devices market has been broadly classified on the basis of types. This segment includes dermatoscopes, imaging techniques, and microscopes. The imaging techniques segment commands the largest share of the dermatology diagnostic devices market, growing at a CAGR of 8.0% during the forecast period (2014 to 2019). This large share is mainly due to the fact that imaging techniques are generally in vivo tools and helps in the detection of later stages of skin disorders. The U.S commanded the largest share of 89.3% of the North American dermatology diagnostic devices market in 2014, followed by Canada. The dermatology diagnostic devices market in the U.S. is primarily driven by the increasing demand from baby boomers and increasing insurance coverage for citizens due to increasing employment. Mexico is the fastest-growing segment in the North American region, at a CAGR of 9.8% during the forecast period. This is due to the increasing insurance coverage and awareness of various skin disorders in this region. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Market Overview 5 North America Dermatology Devices Market, By Type 6 North America Dermatology Devices Market, By Geography 7 North America Dermatology Devices Market: Competitive Landscape 8 Dermatology Devices Market, By Company - Alma Lasers, Ltd. - Ambicare Health Ltd - Amd Global Telemedicine Inc. - Applisonix Ltd. - Biolitec Ag - Carl Zeiss Meditec - Cutera, Inc. - Cynosure, Inc. - Ellipse A/S - Fei Company - Fotofinder Systems Gmbh - Genesis Biosystems - Leica Microsystems - Lumenis Ltd. - Mela Sciences, Inc. - Michelson Diagnostics Ltd. - Nikon Corporation - Photomedex, Inc. - Solta Medical, - Syneron Medical Ltd. - Verisante Technology, Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bk...h_american
ELOS: 11.76 (-0.19), CYNO: 35.65 (+0.28), LMNS: 11.15 (-0.02)
"NIKKOR & ACC" app (for iPad)
M2 - Fri Apr 24, 2:54AM CDT
A convenient tool that offers various information on interchangeable lenses and accessories for Nikon cameras
Three Nikon products selected as recipients of TIPA Awards 2015 Nikon D810 and D5500 digital SLR cameras COOLPIX P610 compact digital camera
M2 - Thu Apr 23, 3:51AM CDT
Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that three of its products are recipients of the prestigious TIPA Awards 2015 sponsored by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA), a global authority in the photography and imaging industry. The Nikon D810 digital SLR camera has been selected for the Best Digital SLR Professional Award, the Nikon D5500 digital SLR camera for the Best Digital SLR Entry Level Award, and the COOLPIX P610 compact digital camera for the Best Superzoom Camera Award.
Settlement of patent infringement lawsuit in Japan
M2 - Thu Apr 23, 3:51AM CDT
Nikon Corporation (Kazuo Ushida, President, Tokyo, hereafter referred to as "Nikon"
announces that it reached a judicial settlement as of April 21, 2015 with regard to the patent infringement lawsuit (hereafter referred to as "Lawsuit" filed by Nikon against Sigma Corporation (hereafter referred to as "Sigma" in the Tokyo District Court on May 25, 2011.
Global Dermatology Diagnostic Devices Market 2015-2019 - Type (Imaging Techniques, Dermatoscopes, Microscopes) & End-User (Hospitals, Clinics) Analysis
M2 - Wed Apr 22, 9:02AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5qq5d4/dermatology) has announced the addition of the "Dermatology Diagnostic Devices Market by Product [Imaging Techniques (OCT, Ultrasound, MRI, CT), Dermatoscopes (Traditional Dermatoscopes, Digital Dermatoscopes), Microscopes], by End-User (Hospitals, Clinics) - Global Forecast to 2019" report to their offering. The global dermatology diagnostic devices market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2014 to 2019 North America and Europe hold larger shares in the global dermatology diagnostic devices market. The growth of the global dermatology diagnostic devices market is mainly attributed to a wide range of factors, such as increasing incidence of skin disorders, growing demand of dermatologists, and technological advancements made in the field of medical science. However, lack of awareness and poor dermatology care are certain factors restraining the growth of this market. In this report, the global dermatology diagnostic devices market has been broadly classified on the basis of types. The type segment includes dermatoscope, imaging technique, and microscope. The imaging technique has the highest market share in the diagnostic device market, registering a CAGR of 8.5% during the forecast period. This growth is mainly triggered by the increasing significance of dermatology techniques and advantages it offers with respect to early detection of skin disorders. Geographically, North America is estimated to have the largest share of 37.1% in the global dermatology diagnostic devices market in 2014, followed by Europe. The dermatology diagnostic devices market in North America is primarily driven by the increasing prevalence of skin disorders, such as melanoma and psoriasis, and highly organized health care infrastructure and guidelines. The European region is the fastest growing region progressing at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2014 to 2019, owing to the increase in insurance coverage, incessant rise in geriatric population, and growing awareness about various skin disorders. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Market Overview 5 Global Dermatology Diagnostic Devices Market, By Product 6 Global Dermatology Diagnostic Devices Market, By Geography 7 Global Dermatology Diagnostic Devices Market, By End User 8 Global Dermatology Diagnostic Devices Market: Competitive Landscape 9 Global Dermatology Diagnostic Devices Market, By Company - AMD Global Telemedicine Inc - Bruker Corporation - Carl Zeiss - FEI Company - Fotofinder Systems Gmbh - GE Healthcare - Heine Optotechnik - Leica Microsystems - Mela Sciences, Inc. - Michelson Diagnostics Ltd - Nikon Corporation - Philips Healthcare - Photomedex, Inc. - Seimens Healthcare - Toshiba Medical Systems - Verisante Technology, Inc. - Welch Allyn For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5q...ermatology
FEIC: 78.14 (+0.79)
What Apple Inc's Purchase of LinX Means For New iPhones and iPads
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Apr 16, 4:20PM CDT
Apple recently acquired LinX Computational Imaging, an Israeli company which markets miniature cameras for tablets and smartphones. LinX's cameras use several sensors which can simultaneously capture multiple images. ...
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Is This Billionaire Activist Investor Setting His Sights on GoPro Inc.?
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Apr 10, 10:02AM CDT
Rumors are swirling that activist investor Carl Icahn is acquiring a stake in action camera maker GoPro . Call option activity for the stock has surged to five times that of puts, indicating that investors are...
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Nikon announces the development of new firmware for its Nikon D4S, Nikon D810, and Nikon D750 digital SLR cameras
M2 - Fri Apr 10, 3:34AM CDT
Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that it is developing new firmware for its Nikon D4S, Nikon D810, and Nikon D750 digital SLR cameras. This new firmware will provide support for recording command function with HDMI output to external recorders. Nikon plans to release the new firmware in succession this summer.
Three Nikon products receive the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2015 The Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 S2, and the COOLPIX S6900
M2 - Thu Apr 02, 4:42PM CDT
Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that three Nikon products, the Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 S2, Advanced Cameras with Interchangeable Lenses, and the COOLPIX S6900 compact digital camera, are recipients of the prestigious Red Dot Award: Product Design 2015, sponsored by Germany's Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen.
Is GoPro Inc. Stock Worth $55?
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Apr 02, 11:20AM CDT
Shares of GoPro recently perked up after Dougherty & Co. analysts upgraded the stock from "neutral" to "buy" with a price target of $55. Should investors follow that suggestion and buy the stock, which has fallen...
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New Appointment of an Officer
M2 - Thu Apr 02, 2:01AM CDT
Nikon Corporation (Kazuo Ushida, President, Tokyo) announces its new appointment of an officer as of April 1, 2015.
Leading Global 100 Medical Technology Companies 2015
M2 - Mon Mar 23, 10:29AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/x4m845/global_medical) has announced the addition of the "Global Medical Technology 100 - An Industry Report" report to their offering. Medical technology aims to improve the quality of healthcare provided. Recent advances in this industry globally are focusing on cost reduction, less-invasive treatment options, and reduction in hospital stays and rehabilitation process. The global medical technology industry's market size stands at approximately 350 billion U.S. dollars. Despite ongoing commercial challenges in 2014, the global medtech industry's financial performance held steady at the relatively low levels of growth that have become common in recent years. Global medtech industry needs to better differentiate products or face commoditization. The medical technology sector is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5 percent per year between 2013 and 2020 and the worldwide medtech sales are forecast to reach $514 billion by 2020. The in vitro diagnostics sector is expected to be the world's largest medtech segment in 2018, with sales of $54.5 billion, beating cardiology and diagnostic imaging to the top spot. With this special industry report, our endeavor is to provide the new investors globally with a complete resourceful research report for familiarizing with the present investment trends in global medical technology industry, which they would find beneficial to pursue for making business decisions in this sector. Report Highlights: - Leading 100 medical technology companies globally - Integration of company news and industry news, as well as rankings and stock market performances - Important M&A and alliances among leading global medical technology companies - International presence of global medical technology companies - R&D activities by global medical technology companies Key Topics Covered: Introduction Analysis Section: 1: Rankings of Medical Technology Companies Globally 1.1: Leading 100 Medical Technology Companies Globally (based on recent sales, net income, total assets, total equity) 1.2: Most Growing 25 Medical Technology Companies Globally 1.3: Most Profitable 25 Medical Technology Companies Globally 2: Stock Market Performance over 5 Years: Leading 25 Medical Technology Companies Globally News Section: 3: Key News of Medical Technology Sector Globally for Year 2014 3.1 - Key Company News: By Country and Company 3.2 - Key Company News: By News Category 3.3 - Key Industry News: By News Category 4: Important Alliances among Leading Medical Technology Companies Globally 5: International Presence of Global Medical Technology Companies 6: Research and Development Activities by Global Medical Technology Companies 7: Mergers and Acquisitions among Global Medical Technology Companies Companies Mentioned (Partial List) - Accuray Inc (United States) - Align Technology, Inc. (United States) - Boston Scientific Corporation (United States) - Draegerwerk AG & Co KGaA (Germany) - Geratherm Medical AG (Germany) - GN Store Nord A/S (Denmark) - Medistim ASA (Norway) - Nihon Kohden Corporation (Japan) - Nikon Corporation (Japan) - Optos PLC (United Kingdom) - Ossur hf. (Iceland) - Prognosys Medical Systems Private Limited (India) - Quality Systems India Healthacare Pvt Ltd (India) - Revenio Group Oyj (Finland) - Techno Horizon Holdings Co Limited (Japan) For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/x4...al_medical
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Asian Diagnostic Device Market 2015-2019: Analysis of Diagnostic Device (Dermatoscope, Microscope, Imaging Techniques) & Treatment Devices (Liposuction, Microdermabrasion, Lasers)
M2 - Thu May 07, 10:22AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/t9l5mt/asian_dermatology) has announced the addition of the "Asian Dermatology Diagnostic Devices Market by Diagnostic Device, by Treatment Device, by Application - Forecast to 2019" report to their offering. The Asian dermatology diagnostic devices market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2014 to 2019 Although mature markets such as China and Japan hold larger shares in the Asian Ddermatology diagnostic devices market, the Indian region is expected to grow at the highest CAGR of 7.3%. The growth of the Asian dermatology diagnostic devices market is driven by factors such as rising skin disorders, demand for diagnosis by baby boomers, demand for dermatologists, and technology advantages. However, factors such as a lack of awareness and dermatology care are hindering the growth of this market. The market, based on type of product, includes dermatoscopes, imaging techniques, and microscopes. Imaging techniques held the highest share in the market, growing at a CAGR of 7.0% during the forecast period. This is due to their use as in vivo tools; they also help in the detection of later stages of skin disorders. Geographically, China is estimated to have the largest share of 31.0% of the Asian Dermatology diagnostic devices market in 2014, followed by Japan. The dermatology diagnostic devices market in the China region is primarily driven by the increasing prevalence of skin disorders such as melanoma and psoriasis. The fastest-growing Indian market is driven by increasing insurance coverage and the awareness of various skin disorders in this region. The Asian dermatology diagnostic devices market is a competitive market, with a number of players. As of 2014, the Asian Dermatology diagnostic devices market is estimated to be dominated by Heine Optotechnik (Germany), Optomed Oy (Finland), FotoFinder Systems (Germany), Michelson Diagnostics (U.K.), GE Healthcare (U.K.), Philips Healthcare (Netherlands), Welch Allyn (U.S.), Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. (U.S.), Hitachi (Japan), Leica Microsystems (Germany), Olympus (Japan), Toshiba Medical Systems (Japan), and Siemens Healthcare (Germany). Companies Mentioned - AMD Global Telemedicine, Inc. - Bruker Corporation - Carl Zeiss - FEI Company - Fotofinder Systems Gmbh - GE Healthcare - Heine Optotechnik - Leica Microsystems - MELA Sciences, Inc. - Michelson Diagnostics Ltd. - Nikon Corporation - Philips Healthcare - Photomedex, Inc. - Siemens Healthcare - Toshiba Medical Systems - Verisante Technology, Inc. - Welch Allyn For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/t9...ermatology
MELA: 1.43 (-0.02), FEIC: 78.14 (+0.79)
Launching Regenerative Medicine Contract Manufacturing Business in Japan
M2 - Thu May 07, 2:26AM CDT
Nikon Corporation (Kazuo Ushida, President) signs a strategic collaboration agreement (Facility Support and License Agreement) with Lonza (Richard Ridinger, CEO, Basel, Switzerland), the world's largest manufacturer of cells for regenerative medicine therapeutics, to establish a new company, wholly-owned by Nikon, dedicated to regenerative medicine contract manufacturing. The agreement includes access to Lonza's quality and operating systems, facility design and on-going consulting services for the establishment of the contract manufacturing facility in Japan.
Europe Optical Microscopy Market, By Product, By Application, By Geography - Analysis and Forecast (2014 - 2019)
M2 - Tue May 05, 11:36AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mx8kqz/europe_optical) has announced the addition of the "Europe Optical Microscopy Market, By Product (Inverted Microscope, Stereo Microscope, Phase Contrast Microscope, Fluroscence Microscope, Confocal Microscope, Near Field Microscope), By Application, By Geography - Analysis and Forecast (2014 - 2019)" report to their offering. The objective of this report is to identify various applications, types, and usage patterns of optical microscopes across industries and to analyze the complete ecosystem of the optical microscopy market in Europe. The Europe optical microscopy market is estimated to register a CAGR of 3.7% during the forecast period. The growth of Europe optical microscopy market is driven by its increasing adaption in life sciences and material sciences application market. The inverted microscope and stereo microscope types are estimated to be the highest revenue generators and lead the market among all types of optical microscopes. In this report, the Europe optical microscopy market has been broadly classified by type, such as inverted microscope, stereo microscope, phase contrast microscope, fluorescence microscope, confocal microscope, near field microscope, and others. This report gives a detailed analysis of these microscope types, and their existing and emerging markets. The various application segments for the optical microscope in the Europe region are semiconductor, life sciences, material sciences, nanotechnology, and others. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Market Overview 5 Optical Microscopy Market, By Type 6 Optical Microscopy Market, By Application 7 Optical Microscopy Market, By Region 8 Optical Microscopy Market: Competitive Landscape 9 Optical Microscopy Market, By Company - Bruker Corporation - Carl Zeiss - FEI Company - Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation - Jeol Ltd. - Keyence Corporation - Leica Microsystems GMBH - Nikon Corporation - Olympus Corporation - Vision Engineering Limited For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mx...pe_optical
FEIC: 78.14 (+0.79)
Asian Dermatology Devices (Treatment & Diagnostic) Market by Type, by End User - Forecast to 2019
M2 - Fri May 01, 5:35AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b8f54g/asian_dermatology) has announced the addition of the "Asian Dermatology Devices Market by Type, by End User - Forecast to 2019" report to their offering. The Asian Dermatology Devices market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 11.3% from 2014 to 2019. China holds a larger share in the Dermatology devices market around 28.8% in 2014 followed by Japan. The Asian Dermatology Devices market holds a high potential for growth in future due to a number of forces favoring this market. These include increasing number of people suffering from skin disorders, demand for devices at a lower cost and increasing awareness aesthetic procedures. However, price sensitive market is having an adverse effect on the dermatology devices market. In this report, the Asian Dermatology devices market is broadly classified on the basis of product types, end users. The products segment is classified into Dermatology treatment devices and Dermatology diagnostic devices. Based on end users, the Dermatology devices market is categorized into Hospitals and Clinics. Geographically the market is divided into eight countries, namely Japan, China, India, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Rest of Asia (RoE). China is estimated to command the largest share of 28.7% of the Asian Dermatology Devices market in 2014, followed by Japan. Japan is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.9% during the forecast period from 2014 to 2019. Certain factors that influence the demand for the Asian dermatology devices market include the increasing number of people who suffer from skin disorders and the demand for devices at a lower cost. Thus, world-class manufacturers are coming up with devices at a lower price and concentrate on the Asian region to expand their business and geographical reach. Countries in the Asian region, namely India and China have a tropical climate, making the inhabitants of this region extremely prone to sun exposure, particularly skin tanning. Thus, there is an increase in the demand for dermatological treatments that have an impact on the growth of the dermatology diagnostic devices market in Asia. The number of skin cancer cases in Singapore has been increasing. There were 2,819 cases of skin cancer in Singapore from 2008 to 2012, among which 83.0% were Chinese, according to the National Skin Centre, followed by Malays recording 4.5% of the cases. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Market Overview 5 Asian Dermatology Devices Market, By Type 6 Asian Dermatology Devices Market, By End-User 7 Asian Dermatology Devices Market, By Geography 8 Asian Dermatology Devices Market: Competitive Landscape 9 Asian Dermatology Devices Market: Company Profiles - ALMA Lasers, Ltd. - Ambicare Health Ltd. - amd Global Telemedicine Inc - Applisonix Ltd - Biolitec0020AG - Carl Zeiss - Cynosure, Inc. - Ellipse A/S - fei Company - Fotofinder Systems GMBH - Genesis Biosystems. - Heine Optotechnik - Leica Microsystems - Lumenis Ltd. - Mela Sciences, Inc. - Michelson Diagnostics Ltd - Nikon Corporation - Photomedex, Inc. - Solta Medical, Llc. (Division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America, Llc.) - Syneron Medical Ltd - Verisante Technology, Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b8...ermatology
ELOS: 11.76 (-0.19), CYNO: 35.65 (+0.28), LMNS: 11.15 (-0.02)
Nikon Corporation provides aid to the victims of the earthquake in Nepal
M2 - Tue Apr 28, 3:22AM CDT
Nikon Corporation would like to express its profound sympathy and condolences to the victims of the earthquake that took place in Nepal.
North American Dermatology Devices (Dermatology Treatment Devices, Dermatology Diagnostic Devices) Market 2015 - Forecast to 2019
M2 - Fri Apr 24, 5:31AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bk922d/north_american) has announced the addition of the "North American Dermatology Devices Market by Type (Dermatology Treatment Devices, Dermatology Diagnostic Devices) - Forecast to 2019" report to their offering. The North American dermatology diagnostic devices market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.9% from 2014 to 2019 Although mature markets (the U.S. and Canada) command larger shares in the dermatology diagnostic devices market, Mexico is expected to grow at the highest CAGR of 9.8% during the forecast period. The growth of the dermatology diagnostic devices market is driven by factors such as rising incidences of skin disorders, increasing demand for diagnosis by baby boomers, need for more dermatologists, and technological advancements. However, factors such as lack of awareness, competitive pricing, and lack of dermatology care are hindering the growth of this market. In this report, the North American dermatology diagnostic devices market has been broadly classified on the basis of types. This segment includes dermatoscopes, imaging techniques, and microscopes. The imaging techniques segment commands the largest share of the dermatology diagnostic devices market, growing at a CAGR of 8.0% during the forecast period (2014 to 2019). This large share is mainly due to the fact that imaging techniques are generally in vivo tools and helps in the detection of later stages of skin disorders. The U.S commanded the largest share of 89.3% of the North American dermatology diagnostic devices market in 2014, followed by Canada. The dermatology diagnostic devices market in the U.S. is primarily driven by the increasing demand from baby boomers and increasing insurance coverage for citizens due to increasing employment. Mexico is the fastest-growing segment in the North American region, at a CAGR of 9.8% during the forecast period. This is due to the increasing insurance coverage and awareness of various skin disorders in this region. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Market Overview 5 North America Dermatology Devices Market, By Type 6 North America Dermatology Devices Market, By Geography 7 North America Dermatology Devices Market: Competitive Landscape 8 Dermatology Devices Market, By Company - Alma Lasers, Ltd. - Ambicare Health Ltd - Amd Global Telemedicine Inc. - Applisonix Ltd. - Biolitec Ag - Carl Zeiss Meditec - Cutera, Inc. - Cynosure, Inc. - Ellipse A/S - Fei Company - Fotofinder Systems Gmbh - Genesis Biosystems - Leica Microsystems - Lumenis Ltd. - Mela Sciences, Inc. - Michelson Diagnostics Ltd. - Nikon Corporation - Photomedex, Inc. - Solta Medical, - Syneron Medical Ltd. - Verisante Technology, Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bk...h_american
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"NIKKOR & ACC" app (for iPad)
M2 - Fri Apr 24, 2:54AM CDT
A convenient tool that offers various information on interchangeable lenses and accessories for Nikon cameras
Three Nikon products selected as recipients of TIPA Awards 2015 Nikon D810 and D5500 digital SLR cameras COOLPIX P610 compact digital camera
M2 - Thu Apr 23, 3:51AM CDT
Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that three of its products are recipients of the prestigious TIPA Awards 2015 sponsored by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA), a global authority in the photography and imaging industry. The Nikon D810 digital SLR camera has been selected for the Best Digital SLR Professional Award, the Nikon D5500 digital SLR camera for the Best Digital SLR Entry Level Award, and the COOLPIX P610 compact digital camera for the Best Superzoom Camera Award.
Settlement of patent infringement lawsuit in Japan
M2 - Thu Apr 23, 3:51AM CDT
Nikon Corporation (Kazuo Ushida, President, Tokyo, hereafter referred to as "Nikon"
announces that it reached a judicial settlement as of April 21, 2015 with regard to the patent infringement lawsuit (hereafter referred to as "Lawsuit" filed by Nikon against Sigma Corporation (hereafter referred to as "Sigma" in the Tokyo District Court on May 25, 2011. Global Dermatology Diagnostic Devices Market 2015-2019 - Type (Imaging Techniques, Dermatoscopes, Microscopes) & End-User (Hospitals, Clinics) Analysis
M2 - Wed Apr 22, 9:02AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5qq5d4/dermatology) has announced the addition of the "Dermatology Diagnostic Devices Market by Product [Imaging Techniques (OCT, Ultrasound, MRI, CT), Dermatoscopes (Traditional Dermatoscopes, Digital Dermatoscopes), Microscopes], by End-User (Hospitals, Clinics) - Global Forecast to 2019" report to their offering. The global dermatology diagnostic devices market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2014 to 2019 North America and Europe hold larger shares in the global dermatology diagnostic devices market. The growth of the global dermatology diagnostic devices market is mainly attributed to a wide range of factors, such as increasing incidence of skin disorders, growing demand of dermatologists, and technological advancements made in the field of medical science. However, lack of awareness and poor dermatology care are certain factors restraining the growth of this market. In this report, the global dermatology diagnostic devices market has been broadly classified on the basis of types. The type segment includes dermatoscope, imaging technique, and microscope. The imaging technique has the highest market share in the diagnostic device market, registering a CAGR of 8.5% during the forecast period. This growth is mainly triggered by the increasing significance of dermatology techniques and advantages it offers with respect to early detection of skin disorders. Geographically, North America is estimated to have the largest share of 37.1% in the global dermatology diagnostic devices market in 2014, followed by Europe. The dermatology diagnostic devices market in North America is primarily driven by the increasing prevalence of skin disorders, such as melanoma and psoriasis, and highly organized health care infrastructure and guidelines. The European region is the fastest growing region progressing at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2014 to 2019, owing to the increase in insurance coverage, incessant rise in geriatric population, and growing awareness about various skin disorders. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Market Overview 5 Global Dermatology Diagnostic Devices Market, By Product 6 Global Dermatology Diagnostic Devices Market, By Geography 7 Global Dermatology Diagnostic Devices Market, By End User 8 Global Dermatology Diagnostic Devices Market: Competitive Landscape 9 Global Dermatology Diagnostic Devices Market, By Company - AMD Global Telemedicine Inc - Bruker Corporation - Carl Zeiss - FEI Company - Fotofinder Systems Gmbh - GE Healthcare - Heine Optotechnik - Leica Microsystems - Mela Sciences, Inc. - Michelson Diagnostics Ltd - Nikon Corporation - Philips Healthcare - Photomedex, Inc. - Seimens Healthcare - Toshiba Medical Systems - Verisante Technology, Inc. - Welch Allyn For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5q...ermatology
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What Apple Inc's Purchase of LinX Means For New iPhones and iPads
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Apr 16, 4:20PM CDT
Apple recently acquired LinX Computational Imaging, an Israeli company which markets miniature cameras for tablets and smartphones. LinX's cameras use several sensors which can simultaneously capture multiple images. ...
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Is This Billionaire Activist Investor Setting His Sights on GoPro Inc.?
Leo Sun, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Apr 10, 10:02AM CDT
Rumors are swirling that activist investor Carl Icahn is acquiring a stake in action camera maker GoPro . Call option activity for the stock has surged to five times that of puts, indicating that investors are...
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Nikon announces the development of new firmware for its Nikon D4S, Nikon D810, and Nikon D750 digital SLR cameras
M2 - Fri Apr 10, 3:34AM CDT
Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that it is developing new firmware for its Nikon D4S, Nikon D810, and Nikon D750 digital SLR cameras. This new firmware will provide support for recording command function with HDMI output to external recorders. Nikon plans to release the new firmware in succession this summer.
Three Nikon products receive the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2015 The Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 S2, and the COOLPIX S6900
M2 - Thu Apr 02, 4:42PM CDT
Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that three Nikon products, the Nikon 1 J4 and Nikon 1 S2, Advanced Cameras with Interchangeable Lenses, and the COOLPIX S6900 compact digital camera, are recipients of the prestigious Red Dot Award: Product Design 2015, sponsored by Germany's Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen.
Is GoPro Inc. Stock Worth $55?
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Shares of GoPro recently perked up after Dougherty & Co. analysts upgraded the stock from "neutral" to "buy" with a price target of $55. Should investors follow that suggestion and buy the stock, which has fallen...
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New Appointment of an Officer
M2 - Thu Apr 02, 2:01AM CDT
Nikon Corporation (Kazuo Ushida, President, Tokyo) announces its new appointment of an officer as of April 1, 2015.
Leading Global 100 Medical Technology Companies 2015
M2 - Mon Mar 23, 10:29AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/x4m845/global_medical) has announced the addition of the "Global Medical Technology 100 - An Industry Report" report to their offering. Medical technology aims to improve the quality of healthcare provided. Recent advances in this industry globally are focusing on cost reduction, less-invasive treatment options, and reduction in hospital stays and rehabilitation process. The global medical technology industry's market size stands at approximately 350 billion U.S. dollars. Despite ongoing commercial challenges in 2014, the global medtech industry's financial performance held steady at the relatively low levels of growth that have become common in recent years. Global medtech industry needs to better differentiate products or face commoditization. The medical technology sector is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5 percent per year between 2013 and 2020 and the worldwide medtech sales are forecast to reach $514 billion by 2020. The in vitro diagnostics sector is expected to be the world's largest medtech segment in 2018, with sales of $54.5 billion, beating cardiology and diagnostic imaging to the top spot. With this special industry report, our endeavor is to provide the new investors globally with a complete resourceful research report for familiarizing with the present investment trends in global medical technology industry, which they would find beneficial to pursue for making business decisions in this sector. Report Highlights: - Leading 100 medical technology companies globally - Integration of company news and industry news, as well as rankings and stock market performances - Important M&A and alliances among leading global medical technology companies - International presence of global medical technology companies - R&D activities by global medical technology companies Key Topics Covered: Introduction Analysis Section: 1: Rankings of Medical Technology Companies Globally 1.1: Leading 100 Medical Technology Companies Globally (based on recent sales, net income, total assets, total equity) 1.2: Most Growing 25 Medical Technology Companies Globally 1.3: Most Profitable 25 Medical Technology Companies Globally 2: Stock Market Performance over 5 Years: Leading 25 Medical Technology Companies Globally News Section: 3: Key News of Medical Technology Sector Globally for Year 2014 3.1 - Key Company News: By Country and Company 3.2 - Key Company News: By News Category 3.3 - Key Industry News: By News Category 4: Important Alliances among Leading Medical Technology Companies Globally 5: International Presence of Global Medical Technology Companies 6: Research and Development Activities by Global Medical Technology Companies 7: Mergers and Acquisitions among Global Medical Technology Companies Companies Mentioned (Partial List) - Accuray Inc (United States) - Align Technology, Inc. (United States) - Boston Scientific Corporation (United States) - Draegerwerk AG & Co KGaA (Germany) - Geratherm Medical AG (Germany) - GN Store Nord A/S (Denmark) - Medistim ASA (Norway) - Nihon Kohden Corporation (Japan) - Nikon Corporation (Japan) - Optos PLC (United Kingdom) - Ossur hf. (Iceland) - Prognosys Medical Systems Private Limited (India) - Quality Systems India Healthacare Pvt Ltd (India) - Revenio Group Oyj (Finland) - Techno Horizon Holdings Co Limited (Japan) For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/x4...al_medical
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