Medical Ceramics - A Global Market Overview

`Ceramic technology developments have contributed heavily to the development of implantable electronic devices. Biocompatibility and resistance to wear have made ceramic materials ideal for a range of medical implant applications, from artificial joints to implantable electronic sensors, stimulators and drug delivery devices. Alumina and zirconia, among other ceramics, have been successful in holding up to the harsh environment of the human body.

Market for Medical Ceramics material types analyzed in this study includes Aluminum Oxide, Zirconia, Zirconia Alumina and Others. The report also includes the market analysis for end-use application areas medical ceramics - Dental, Orthopedic, Implantable Electronic Devices, Surgical & Diagnostic Instruments and Others. The report analyses the global market in terms of USD Million. The global Medical Ceramics market for 2011 is estimated at US$10.4 billion and is projected to increase at a CAGR of 3.5% (2007-2017) to reach US$13.1 billion by 2017.

The report reviews, analyses and projects the Medical Ceramics market for global and the regional markets including the United States, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World. The regional markets further analyzed for 3 more independent countries in Europe - France, Germany and the United Kingdom.

This 198 page global market report includes 82 charts (includes a data table and graphical representation for each chart), supported with meaningful and easy to understand graphical presentation, of the market. The statistical tables represent the data for the global market by geographic region, material type and end-use applications of Medical Ceramics. The brief business profiles of 42 key global players and 58 major players across the United States - 26; Japan - 4; Europe - 22; Asia-Pacific - 4; and Rest of World - 2 are included in the report.

The report also provides the listing of the companies engaged in research and development, raw material & equipment manufacturing, processing, supplies and distribution of Advanced Ceramics. The global list covers the addresses, contact numbers and the website addresses of 531 companies.