U.S. Digital and Computed Radiography Markets

Published by: Frost & Sullivan

Published: Dec. 31, 2008 - 93 Pages

Table of Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Introduction

PowerPoint Executive Summary

2 TOTAL U.S. DIGITAL AND COMPUTED RADIOGRAPHY MARKET

Market Overview

Introduction and Market Overview

Market Segmentation

Technology Trends In DR

Technology Trends In CR

Market Engineering Measurements

Revenue Forecast

Unit Shipment Forecast

Competitive Analysis And Company Market Share

Industry Challenges

Prohibitive Price Acts As A Deterrent To Wide-Scale Penetration In The Market

Reduced Radiation Dose Acts As An Incentive To Purchase DR systems Over CR

Increased Competition As DR And CR Manufacturers Target The Same Customer Segments Over Time

Strategic Recommendations

Aggressively Pursue High Potential And Niche Markets To Achieve And Maintain Long-Term Growth

Generate Customized Solution Meeting Each Buyer’s Specific Needs

Leverage Partnerships In Sales Force And Offer Bundled Packages Of Imaging Solutions

3 U.S. DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY MARKET

Introduction and Market Overview

Introduction And Market Overview

Market Drivers

Improved Workflow Efficiency Along With Lower Image Acquisition Times And Enhanced Image Quality Are The Main Incentives For Buying

Increasing Penetration Of PACS Has Increased Demand For Digital Radiography Systems

Non-hospital Clinical Settings and Private Practices Provide Potential Growth Opportunities

High Image Quality And Resolution At Lower Radiation Doses Boosts Market Growth

Market Restraints

Bridging The Gap Between CR And DR

High Prices Of Digital Radiography Restricts Wide-Scale Penetration In Niche And Private-Practice Markets

Resistance To Complete Renovations Of Radiography Rooms Hinders Buying Decisions

Buyers Opt For Computed Radiography As An Interim Solution To Their Increased Needs

Market Forecast

Revenue Forecast

Unit Shipment And Demand Analysis

Installed Base/Utilization Rate/Procedural Volume

Pricing Trends

Competitive Structure And Market Share Analysis

Product Overview

4 U.S. COMPUTED RADIOGRAPHY MARKET

Market Overview

Introduction And Market Overview

Market Drivers

Computed Radiography Is A Mature And Well-Established Technology In The Market That Leads To Increasing Demand

Increasing Prevalence Of PACS And Growing Need For Digitization Drives Demand For CR systems

Affordable Cost And Flexibility Of CR Systems Makes Them Viable Alternatives To Analog X-ray Systems And DR Systems

Market Restraints

Lower Image Resolution And Patient Throughput Compared With DR Hinders Future Market Dominance

Lengthy Post-Image Acquisition And Processing Time In CR Systems Gives Little Advantage Over Analog Systems

CR Market Is Oligopolistic Leading To Decreased Competition Options And Negotiation Power For Customers

Development Of Storage Phosphor Plates With Higher Signal To Noise Ratio Are Needed For Better Image Quality At Lower Radiation Doses

Market Forecasts

Revenue Forecast

Unit Shipment And Demand Analysis

Installed Base/Utilization Rate/Procedural Volume

Pricing Trends

Competitive Structure

Market Share Analysis

Product Overview

5 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

Supporting Statistical Data

Number Of Hospitals

Number Of Physicians

Per-Capita Healthcare Expenditure

Female Population Over 65

Male Population Age 65 And Above

Abstract

This research service analyzes major market trends in the U.S. digital radiography (DR) and computed radiography (CR) markets since 2004, forecasts future changes in market measurements through 2014, and discusses specific challenges facing industry participants and strategic recommendations targeted to overcome these challenges. The major geographic division covered is North America.

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