Expanding World Radiography Market Relies on Both Traditional and Digital

New York, May 13, 2006 — Both digital and traditional X-ray systems will contribute to sustained market growth worldwide in the next several years. Despite years of availability, digital X-ray systems currently make up only 30% of the worldwide radiography market. System upgrades and continued placement of computed tomography (CT) and mammography systems in the developed world as well as traditional systems in the developing world will push the world market for X-ray equipment to nearly $6 billion.

According to Medical Imaging Markets, Volume 1: Radiography, a new study from Kalorama Information, digital radiographic equipment—both X-ray and mammography—is expected to experience double-digit growth in the United States through 2010. Worldwide, revenues from CT equipment are also expected to show strong growth to $3.6 billion by 2010.

While the advantages of digital—elimination of film cost and chemical usage; instant, sharper imaging; simplified image sharing over networks; and easier storage, among others—certainly point to increased usage and growth in market share, digital modalities will not completely eliminate the need for film-based systems, particularly in developing countries and for specific conditions. However, as picture archiving and communications system (PACs) continue to penetrate institutions, the switch to digital will accelerate.

“In many circumstances, traditional X-Rays could remain the preferred method of imaging, for example, in orthopedics where actual bone measurements aid in the proper placement of surgical implants,” notes Joseph Constance, the report’s author. “Digital will also continue to be cost prohibitive in many parts of the world, keeping it from becoming the primary worldwide mode of medical imaging for quite some time.”

Examining the current and potential global markets for both traditional and digital imaging, including several distinct imaging modalities and applications, Medical Imaging Markets, Volume 1: Radiography provides a comprehensive look at the markets for general radiography, fluoroscopy, mammography, and computed tomography.

The report also explores manufacturers’ revenues and market share, with particular focus on the U.S. market, and includes profiles of major global manufacturers. It can be purchased directly from Kalorama Information by clicking http://www.kaloramainformation.com/pub/1190868.html. It is also available at MarketResearch.com.

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