U.S. Digital and Computed Radiography Markets

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