| The imaging market is being driven by an ageing | | | | Mammography |
| population, and an increasing prevalence of inactive | | | | Fluoroscopy |
| lifestyle. The imaging market is the largest | | | | 2. Market Overview |
| sub-segment in the global medical equipment market | | | | 2.1 Medical Imaging Market |
| and within imaging, x-ray equipment is the highest selling | | | | Ultrasound Market – Potential Opportunity |
| product category. However, the market is witnessing a | | | | 2.2 US Medical Imaging Market |
| shift towards nuclear imaging and computed | | | | Medical Imaging Demand |
| tomography. | | | | 2.3 Contrast Agents |
| A key trend in the medical imaging market is the | | | | 2.4 Radiopharmaceuticals Market |
| introduction of innovative technologies and | | | | US Radiopharmaceuticals Market |
| development of new imaging methods. New | | | | European Radiopharmaceuticals Market |
| softwares are able to more quickly extract data and | | | | 2.5 Medical Imaging for Clinical Trials |
| present results in clearer images. All images are digital, | | | | 2.6 Australian Market |
| which makes it easier to transmit and store them. The | | | | Market Share |
| transmission of high-quality images help radiologists to | | | | Revenue Model |
| provide professional services from locations around | | | | 3. Competitive Landscape |
| the world. | | | | Medical Imaging – Market Share |
| The medical imaging market is dominated by GE, | | | | Ultrasound Market Share |
| Siemens and Philips. GE dominates Americas while | | | | 4. Market Trends |
| Siemens is more strong in Europe and Philips in Asia. | | | | 4.1 Integration of Cell Phones and MRI |
| Within Asia, Philips is focusing more on China. Sales in | | | | 4.2 Motion Control in Medical Imaging Systems |
| medical imaging market are driven by technological | | | | 4.3 Employers Reducing Imaging Costs |
| innovation and therefore, companies are allocating a | | | | 4.4 Technological Innovations in Medical Imaging |
| significant share of their R&D budget to imaging | | | | 5. Company Profiles |
| division. | | | | 5.1 General Electric |
| This report analyzes the medical imaging market and | | | | Overview |
| examines major trends prevalent in the sector. It also | | | | Financial Summary |
| analyzes the sub-segments like contrast agents and | | | | Significant Developments |
| radiopharmaceuticals. Apart from providing a | | | | Launch of Flat Panel X-ray System in India |
| competitive landscape of the market, the report | | | | Introduction of Ultrasound Fusion |
| profiles major imaging equipment suppliers with a | | | | New Technology in Pre-Clinical CT Scan |
| discussion of recent developments. | | | | 5.2 Siemens AG |
| Table of Contents : | | | | Overview |
| 1. Medical Imaging: Market Segments | | | | Financial Summary |
| X-ray | | | | Significant Developments |
| Ultrasound | | | | Launch of MR Oncology Applications |
| Computed Tomography | | | | New CT system with Minimum Radiation Dose |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging | | | | Integration of ARFI Imaging into Ultrasound |
| Positron Emission Tomography | | | | 5. |
| Nuclear Medicine | | | | |