Nondestructive Test Equipment

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
• Disclaimers
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
• Product Definitions and Scope of Study

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

• NDT Equipment Market - A Prelude
• NDT Application Scope Widens...
• Consolidation Activity in the NDT Industry...
• Quality and Speed of Customer Service - A Key Target for NDT Vendors
• Automated NDT Equipment Sustains High Demand
• Declining Oil Prices Affect NDT Equipment Market
• Tier-1 Players Impose High Entry Barriers
• Shortage of Qualified Technicians - A Major Challenge for NDT Vendors
• Market Trends by Product Category
• Growth for Portable Radiography Inspection Systems Remains High
• PAU Inspection Technology Gaining Preference in Industrial Applications
• Software Modules Take the Center Stage for Radiography Inspection
• Ultrasonic Inspection Equipment Tend Towards Digitization
• Safety and Quality Concerns Continue to Influence Surface Inspection Market
• Development of Remote Radiography Systems on the Rise
• Visual Inspection Vendors Focus on New Application Areas
• Factors Driving Market Demand
• Government Regulations Propel NDT Equipment Demand
• Expanding End-User Applications Induce Growth Opportunities
• Infrastructure Development Increases Demand for Quality Inspection
• NDT Equipment Vendors See Opportunities in Service Segment
• Factors Restricting Market Demand
• Disinclination Towards New Technologies
• Environmental Concerns Shift Investments in Key End-Use Segments
• Pollution and Operator Safety Concerns Impede Growth
• Lack of Advanced Technologies in Training Institutes

2. GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS

• Outlook
• NDT Equipment by End-Use Sector
• Table 1: World Nondestructive Test Equipment Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by End-Use Sector - Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• NDT Equipment by Product Category
• Ultrasonic Inspection
• Pricing & Distribution
• Competition
• Table 2: Leading Players in Global Ultrasonic Inspection Equipment Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - GE Inspection Technologies, Olympus, Sonatest, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• End-Use Market
• Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ultrasonic Inspection Equipment by End-Use Sector - Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006, 2009, 2012, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 4: World Ultrasonic Inspection Equipment by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets for the Years 2006, 2009, 2012 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Radiography
• Pricing & Distribution
• Competition
• Table 5: Leading Players in Global Radiography Equipment Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - GE Inspection Technologies, Varian, YXLON International, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• End-Use Market
• Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Radiography Equipment by End-Use Sector - Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006, 2009, 2012, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 7: World Radiography Equipment by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets for Years 2006, 2009, 2012 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Surface Inspection
• Pricing & Distribution
• Competition
• Table 8: Leading Players in Global Surface Inspection Equipment Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - Magnaflux, Gould-Bass Company, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• End-Use Market
• Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Surface Inspection Equipment by End-Use Sector - Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006, 2009, 2012, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 10: World Surface Inspection Equipment by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets for Years 2006, 2009, 2012 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Visual Inspection
• Pricing & Distribution
• Competition
• Table 11: Leading Players in Global Visual Inspection Equipment Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - KARL STORZ GmbH, GE Inspection Technologies, Olympus, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• End-Use Market
• Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Visual Inspection Equipment by End-Use Sector - Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006, 2009, 2012, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 13: World Visual Inspection Equipment by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets for Years 2006, 2009, 2012 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Eddy Current Testing
• Competition
• Table 14: Leading Players in Global Eddy Current Testing Equipment Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - GE Inspection Technologies, Foerster Instruments, MAC, Olympus, ZETEC, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• End-Use Market
• Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eddy Current Testing Equipment by End-Use Sector - Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006, 2009, 2012, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 16: World Eddy Current Testing Equipment by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets for Years 2006, 2009, 2012 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

• Defining Nondestructive Testing
• Why NDT is Required?
• Reasons to Use Nondestructive Testing
• Key Events in Industrial NDT (1895-1950)
• Methods of Nondestructive Testing
• Categories of NDT Methods
• Objectives of NDT Methods
• Brief Description of Select NDT Methods
• Eddy Current Testing (ECT)
• ECT Equipment
• Research and Development
• Photoinductive Imaging (PI)
• Pulsed Eddy Current (PEC) Testing
• Applications
• Limitations of ECT
• Radiography
• Historical Overview of Radiography
• Evolution of Alternative and Natural Radiography
• Contemporary Radiography
• Radiography Techniques
• Computed Radiography
• Digital Radiography
• Computed Tomography
• Advantages
• Disadvantages
• Neutron Radiographic Testing
• Radiographic/Infrared (IR) Nondestructive Testing
• Thermographic Inspection
• High Energy Radiography
• Surface Inspection
• Penetrant Testing Systems
• Liquid Penetrating Inspection (LPI)
• Historical Overview
• Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)
• Various Types of Equipment for MPI
• Applications
• Limitations of MPI
• Ultrasonic Inspection
• Classification of Ultrasonic Inspection Equipment
• Thickness Gauges
• Portable Flaw Detectors
• Mechanized Systems
• Historical Development of Ultrasonics
• Types of Ultrasonic Inspection Techniques
• Acoustic-Emission Technique
• Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducers (EMAT)
• Guided Wave Ultrasonic Testing (GWUT)
• Phased Array Ultrasonics
• Time of Flight Diffraction Ultrasonics (TOFD)
• Internal Rotary Inspection System
• Visual Inspection
• Ellipsometry
• Pipeline Video Inspection
• Major Visual Inspection Equipment
• Videoscopes
• Fiberscopes
• Borescopes
• Electromagnetic Testing
• Alternating Current Field Measurement (ACFM)
• Remote Field Testing (RFT)
• Magnetic Flux Leakage Test
• Leak Testing
• Absolute Pressure Leak Testing
• Bubble Leak Testing
• Halogen Leak Testing
• Mass Spectrometer Leak Testing
• Laser Testing
• Holographic Interferometry
• Laser Profilometry
• Shearography
• Applications of NDT
• Application of NDT Technique in Commercial Aircraft

4. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS

• GE Sensing Launches New Tube Inspection Product - Apollo
• GE Launches New Phasec 3 Version Eddy Current Flaw Detectors
• GE Sensing and Inspection Technologies Launches New NDT Equipment
• GE Inspection Technologies Launches Ca-Zoom PTZ70 Camera Head for Visual Inspection
• GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies Unveils Ultrasonic Flaw Detectors
• ISRA Surface Vision Introduces Smash Surface Inspection System
• Agilent Launches U8101A, Customizable Display Tester
• Bruker Introduces Unique Trace Element Analysis Solution, GEO-QUANT
• Chemetall Oakite Unveils New Process Equipment Offerings in the Ardrox Range
• FLIR Systems Unveils New i-Series Cameras
• Olympus to Introduce New Industrial Videoscope
• Oxford Releases X-MET5100 XRF Analyzer
• RTEC Introduces PrecisionWoRx(tm) VX4 Test Tool
• RTEC Launches WS 3840(tm) Scanner
• RTEC Unveils B30(tm) and E30(tm) Inspection Modules
• Rudolph Technologies Introduces AXi 940 Defect Inspection Module
• Extech Instruments Unveils EXTECHi5 Compact Thermal Imaging Camera
• Extech Instruments Launches InfraCAM(tm) SD Thermal Imaging Camera
• Olympus NDT Launches Manual Weld Inspection Solution
• Olympus NDT Unveils the EPOCH XT B-Scan Software Option
• Olympus NDT Launches OmniScan iX Ultrasonic Flaw Detector
• UE Systems Launches Ultrasonic Ultraprobe(r) 3000 Inspection Instrument
• Uson Unveils New Qualitek mR Testing Solution
• MAC Unveils ' ROTOMAC 9' Eddy Current Tester
• Viscom Launches NDT Universal X-ray and CT Inspection System
• MAC Launches ' Varimac V' Eddy Current Comparator
• GE Launches Weldstar Girth Weld Pipeline Inspection System
• Imperium Unveils Ultrasound Imaging Camera for NDT
• Precision Images Introduces New NDT Ultrasonic Flaw Detector
• Agilent Introduces 3D In-Line X-Ray Inspection Solution
• Agilent Technologies Launches DDR1 Compliance Test Tool
• Agilent Technologies Launches Magnetic AC Mode III Controller
• FLIR Systems Rolls Out New ThermaCAM(tm) T-Series of Thermal Imaging Cameras
• Rudolph Launches New Explorer(tm) Inspection Cluster Solutions
• Varian to Launch New Radiography Solutions
• Zetec Rolls Out DYNARAY(tm) Ultrasonic System
• FUJIFILM Launches Dynamix HR Digital X-Ray Solution
• MAC Unveils a Novel Eddy Current Tester with Multimodal Capabilities
• MAC' s All-New ROTOFLUX(r) Inspects flux leakage in API Pipes
• MAC Launches Echomac(r) for Ultrasonic Billet Inspection
• Olympus NDT Releases a Digital EPOCH LTC for Detecting Ultrasonic Defects
• Olympus NDT Unveils a New BondMaster 1000e+ for Detecting Composite Defects
• Olympus NDT Launches New Generation IPLEX FX Videoscope System
• Olympus NDT Unveils a Manual Dual-axis Scanner for Detecting Composite Defects
• Olympus Launches a New Line of Portable Nortec(r) 500 Eddy Current Detectors
• TM Electronics Introduces Custom-Made NDT Systems

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

• Saki, Schmidt Enter into Sale and Purchase Agreement
• Applus+ RTD Takes Over MB Inspection
• Applus+ RTD Takes Over JanX Integrity Group
• Bodycote Materials Acquires Metlab
• Zygo Completes Acquisition of Solvision
• FLIR Systems Takes Over Ifara Tecnologias
• Orbotech Announces Acquisition of Photon Dynamics
• Rudolph Acquires Select Assets of RVSI Inspection
• CCI Merges with BVAL
• Olympus Completes Acquisition of Pulsecho
• TUV Rheinland Takes over Unified Testing Services
• TUV Rheinland Acquires Nondestructive Testing Services Company
• Stork Completes Acquisition of Majority Stake in Garwood
• Nova Divests Stake in QSA Global to TWI
• CCI Pope Merges with Intico
• TROTIX and CNDE IIT Sign MoU for New NDT&E Solutions
• Material Technologies Signs Strategic Alliance with Smith Emery Company
• GE Establishes New Plant for Developing Visual Inspection Systems
• Aerospace Manufacturers Place Orders with Elbit for Ultrasonic Inspection Systems
• Cognex Wins Cognex SmartView(r) Order from China Steel
• EVS and its Partner Win Order for Weld Inspection System
• EVS Wins Several Orders from Major Manufacturers
• Peak Delivers Disk Inspection System to NDT
• Rolls Royce Places an Order with EVS for Ultrasonic Inspection Systems
• RPI Global to Provide Electromagnetic Testing Services to UL
• L-3 to Deploy New eXaminer XLB Baggage Screening System
• L-3 Secures STAC EC Standard 2 Approval for VIS-HR EDS System
• Photon Dynamics Obtains Exclusive Array Test Equipment Order
• Plexus Selects Agilent x6000 Inspection Solution
• LG Display Selects ArrayChecker? of PDI
• Interpipe Installs MAC System
• Applus+ RTD Acquires Australian Company - PNDT
• Applus+ RTD Acquires Rogaland Material Inspeksjon
• MISTRAS Group Takes Over Petroleum & Refractory, Inc.
• Surface Inspection
• Pricing & Distribution
• Competition
• Table 8: Leading Players in Global Surface Inspection Equipment Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - Magnaflux, Gould-Bass Company, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• End-Use Market
• Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Surface Inspection Equipment by End-Use Sector - Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006, 2009, 2012, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 10: World Surface Inspection Equipment by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets for Years 2006, 2009, 2012 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Visual Inspection
• Pricing & Distribution
• Competition
• Table 11: Leading Players in Global Visual Inspection Equipment Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - KARL STORZ GmbH, GE Inspection Technologies, Olympus, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• End-Use Market
• Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Visual Inspection Equipment by End-Use Sector - Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006, 2009, 2012, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 13: World Visual Inspection Equipment by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets for Years 2006, 2009, 2012 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Eddy Current Testing
• Competition
• Table 14: Leading Players in Global Eddy Current Testing Equipment Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - GE Inspection Technologies, Foerster Instruments, MAC, Olympus, ZETEC, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• End-Use Market
• Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eddy Current Testing Equipment by End-Use Sector - Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006, 2009, 2012, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 16: World Eddy Current Testing Equipment by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets for Years 2006, 2009, 2012 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

• Defining Nondestructive Testing
• Why NDT is Required?
• Reasons to Use Nondestructive Testing
• Key Events in Industrial NDT (1895-1950)
• Methods of Nondestructive Testing
• Categories of NDT Methods
• Objectives of NDT Methods
• Brief Description of Select NDT Methods
• Eddy Current Testing (ECT)
• ECT Equipment
• Research and Development
• Photoinductive Imaging (PI)
• Pulsed Eddy Current (PEC) Testing
• Applications
• Limitations of ECT
• Radiography
• Historical Overview of Radiography
• Evolution of Alternative and Natural Radiography
• Contemporary Radiography
• Radiography Techniques
• Computed Radiography
• Digital Radiography
• Computed Tomography
• Advantages
• Disadvantages
• Neutron Radiographic Testing
• Radiographic/Infrared (IR) Nondestructive Testing
• Thermographic Inspection
• High Energy Radiography
• Surface Inspection
• Penetrant Testing Systems
• Liquid Penetrating Inspection (LPI)
• Historical Overview
• Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)
• Various Types of Equipment for MPI
• Applications
• Limitations of MPI
• Ultrasonic Inspection
• Classification of Ultrasonic Inspection Equipment
• Thickness Gauges
• Portable Flaw Detectors
• Mechanized Systems
• Historical Development of Ultrasonics
• Types of Ultrasonic Inspection Techniques
• Acoustic-Emission Technique
• Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducers (EMAT)
• Guided Wave Ultrasonic Testing (GWUT)
• Phased Array Ultrasonics
• Time of Flight Diffraction Ultrasonics (TOFD)
• Internal Rotary Inspection System
• Visual Inspection
• Ellipsometry
• Pipeline Video Inspection
• Major Visual Inspection Equipment
• Videoscopes
• Fiberscopes
• Borescopes
• Electromagnetic Testing
• Alternating Current Field Measurement (ACFM)
• Remote Field Testing (RFT)
• Magnetic Flux Leakage Test
• Leak Testing
• Absolute Pressure Leak Testing
• Bubble Leak Testing
• Halogen Leak Testing
• Mass Spectrometer Leak Testing
• Laser Testing
• Holographic Interferometry
• Laser Profilometry
• Shearography
• Applications of NDT
• Application of NDT Technique in Commercial Aircraft

4. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS

• GE Sensing Launches New Tube Inspection Product - Apollo
• GE Launches New Phasec 3 Version Eddy Current Flaw Detectors
• GE Sensing and Inspection Technologies Launches New NDT Equipment
• GE Inspection Technologies Launches Ca-Zoom PTZ70 Camera Head for Visual Inspection
• GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies Unveils Ultrasonic Flaw Detectors
• ISRA Surface Vision Introduces Smash Surface Inspection System
• Agilent Launches U8101A, Customizable Display Tester
• Bruker Introduces Unique Trace Element Analysis Solution, GEO-QUANT
• Chemetall Oakite Unveils New Process Equipment Offerings in the Ardrox Range
• FLIR Systems Unveils New i-Series Cameras
• Olympus to Introduce New Industrial Videoscope
• Oxford Releases X-MET5100 XRF Analyzer
• RTEC Introduces PrecisionWoRx(tm) VX4 Test Tool
• RTEC Launches WS 3840(tm) Scanner
• RTEC Unveils B30(tm) and E30(tm) Inspection Modules
• Rudolph Technologies Introduces AXi 940 Defect Inspection Module
• Extech Instruments Unveils EXTECHi5 Compact Thermal Imaging Camera
• Extech Instruments Launches InfraCAM(tm) SD Thermal Imaging Camera
• Olympus NDT Launches Manual Weld Inspection Solution
• Olympus NDT Unveils the EPOCH XT B-Scan Software Option
• Olympus NDT Launches OmniScan iX Ultrasonic Flaw Detector
• UE Systems Launches Ultrasonic Ultraprobe(r) 3000 Inspection Instrument
• Uson Unveils New Qualitek mR Testing Solution
• MAC Unveils ' ROTOMAC 9' Eddy Current Tester
• Viscom Launches NDT Universal X-ray and CT Inspection System
• MAC Launches ' Varimac V' Eddy Current Comparator
• GE Launches Weldstar Girth Weld Pipeline Inspection System
• Imperium Unveils Ultrasound Imaging Camera for NDT
• Precision Images Introduces New NDT Ultrasonic Flaw Detector
• Agilent Introduces 3D In-Line X-Ray Inspection Solution
• Agilent Technologies Launches DDR1 Compliance Test Tool
• Agilent Technologies Launches Magnetic AC Mode III Controller
• FLIR Systems Rolls Out New ThermaCAM(tm) T-Series of Thermal Imaging Cameras
• Rudolph Launches New Explorer(tm) Inspection Cluster Solutions
• Varian to Launch New Radiography Solutions
• Zetec Rolls Out DYNARAY(tm) Ultrasonic System
• FUJIFILM Launches Dynamix HR Digital X-Ray Solution
• MAC Unveils a Novel Eddy Current Tester with Multimodal Capabilities
• MAC' s All-New ROTOFLUX(r) Inspects flux leakage in API Pipes
• MAC Launches Echomac(r) for Ultrasonic Billet Inspection
• Olympus NDT Releases a Digital EPOCH LTC for Detecting Ultrasonic Defects
• Olympus NDT Unveils a New BondMaster 1000e+ for Detecting Composite Defects
• Olympus NDT Launches New Generation IPLEX FX Videoscope System
• Olympus NDT Unveils a Manual Dual-axis Scanner for Detecting Composite Defects
• Olympus Launches a New Line of Portable Nortec(r) 500 Eddy Current Detectors
• TM Electronics Introduces Custom-Made NDT Systems

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

• Saki, Schmidt Enter into Sale and Purchase Agreement
• Applus+ RTD Takes Over MB Inspection
• Applus+ RTD Takes Over JanX Integrity Group
• Bodycote Materials Acquires Metlab
• Zygo Completes Acquisition of Solvision
• FLIR Systems Takes Over Ifara Tecnologias
• Orbotech Announces Acquisition of Photon Dynamics
• Rudolph Acquires Select Assets of RVSI Inspection
• CCI Merges with BVAL
• Olympus Completes Acquisition of Pulsecho
• TUV Rheinland Takes over Unified Testing Services
• TUV Rheinland Acquires Nondestructive Testing Services Company
• Stork Completes Acquisition of Majority Stake in Garwood
• Nova Divests Stake in QSA Global to TWI
• CCI Pope Merges with Intico
• TROTIX and CNDE IIT Sign MoU for New NDT&E Solutions
• Material Technologies Signs Strategic Alliance with Smith Emery Company
• GE Establishes New Plant for Developing Visual Inspection Systems
• Aerospace Manufacturers Place Orders with Elbit for Ultrasonic Inspection Systems
• Cognex Wins Cognex SmartView(r) Order from China Steel
• EVS and its Partner Win Order for Weld Inspection System
• EVS Wins Several Orders from Major Manufacturers
• Peak Delivers Disk Inspection System to NDT
• Rolls Royce Places an Order with EVS for Ultrasonic Inspection Systems
• RPI Global to Provide Electromagnetic Testing Services to UL
• L-3 to Deploy New eXaminer XLB Baggage Screening System
• L-3 Secures STAC EC Standard 2 Approval for VIS-HR EDS System
• Photon Dynamics Obtains Exclusive Array Test Equipment Order
• Plexus Selects Agilent x6000 Inspection Solution
• LG Display Selects ArrayChecker? of PDI
• Interpipe Installs MAC System
• Applus+ RTD Acquires Australian Company - PNDT
• Applus+ RTD Acquires Rogaland Material Inspeksjon
• MISTRAS Group Takes Over Petroleum & Refractory, Inc.
• MISTRAS Group Takes Over Integrated Technologies, Inc.
• Kinectrics Acquires Axiom N.D.T
• TED Acquires Universal NDT
• Illinois Tool Works Acquires Quasar
• Acuren Takes Over INDT and ICH
• FLIR Systems to Acquire Controlling Stake in Cedip Infrared Systems
• GE Inspection Technologies Takes Over Phoenix X-Ray
• Carestream Health Completes Acquisition of NDE Group from Kodak
• Varian Medical Systems Takes Over Bio-Imaging Research
• Applus+ RTD Acquires Vantage NDT
• James Acquires NDT Inspection & Testing Company
• NDT Acquires Metallurgical and Testing Business of Comech
• Oceaneering Takes over CET Medway
• Olympus NDT Completes Acquisition of Addley NDT Supplies
• ShawCor Takes Over X-Tek Industrial
• GE Inks Agreement with Tecnatom
• Corus Establishes New Ultrasonic Testing Lab
• Centaur Announces Divestment of Nondestructive Testing Operation
• Elbit Enters into Agreements with Global Companies
• Advanced NDT Ltd. Receives Order from MOD
• Eurospection Joins Service Inspection Business of NDT Services Ltd
• GE Inspection Releases Three Modalities of NDT
• INETEC to Supply Nondestructive Testing System to Zaporizhia
• Cognex Secures New Orders for Surface Inspection System
• GE Secures PDQS Certificate for Phasor XS Ultrasonic Flaw Detector
• Elite Posts Tramex Solutions Online

6. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

• American NDT, Inc. (USA)
• Bosello HighTechnology SRL (Italy)
• Centurion NDT Inc. (USA)
• Extech Instruments Corp. (USA)
• Faxitron X-Ray LLC (USA)
• Foerster Instruments Inc. (USA)
• GE Inspection Technologies (USA)
• Gould-Bass Company, Inc. (USA)
• IBG NDT Systems Corporation (USA)
• Insight NDT Equipment Ltd. (UK)
• intelligeNDT Systems & Services GmbH (Germany)
• Lenox Instrument Company (USA)
• Magnetic Analysis Corporation (USA)
• Magwerks Corporation (USA)
• Olympus NDT Inc. (USA)
• Sonatest Ltd. (UK)
• Sonix Inc. (USA)
• Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (USA)
• YXLON International Inc. (USA)
• Zetec Inc. (USA)

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

• Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Geographic Region/ Country - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 18: World Historic Review for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 19: World 13-Year Perspective for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Analysis by Product Type
• Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eddy Current Testing Equipment by Geographic Region/ Country - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 21: World Historic Review for Eddy Current Testing Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 22: World 13-Year Perspective for Eddy Current Testing Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Radiography Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 24: World Historic Review for Radiography Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 25: World 13-Year Perspective for Radiography Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Surface Inspection Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 27: World Historic Review for Surface Inspection Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 28: World 13-Year Perspective for Surface Inspection Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ultrasonic Inspection Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 30: World Historic Review for Ultrasonic Inspection Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 31: World 13-Year Perspective for Ultrasonic Inspection Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Visual Inspection Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 33: World Historic Review for Visual Inspection Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 34: World 13-Year Perspective for Visual Inspection Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nondestructive Test Equipment by End-Use Sector - Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 36: World Historic Review for Nondestructive Test Equipment by End-Use Sector - Automotive, Military/ Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 37: World 13-Year Perspective for Nondestructive Test Equipment by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • NDT Equipment Market in the US
  • End-Use Applications Driving the Surface Inspection Market
  • Product Launches
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Key Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 38: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 39: US Historic Review for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 40: US 13-Year Perspective for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. CANADA

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 41: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 42: Canadian Historic Review for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 43: Canadian 13-Year Perspective for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. EUROPE

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Non-Technical Factors Influencing the European NDT Market
  • An Overview of Surface Inspection Market in the Europe
  • Product Launches
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Key Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 44: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 45: European Historic Review for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 46: European 13-Year Perspective for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. ASIA-PACIFIC

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Surface Inspection Market Witnessing Significant Demand
  • An Insight into the Chinese NDT Market
  • NDT Developments, Capabilities, and Research - A Brief
  • Outlook for NDT Development in China
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 47: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 48: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 49: Asia-Pacific 13-Year Perspective for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. REST OF WORLD

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Overview
  • Shortage of NDT Personnel on the Rise
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 50: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 51: Rest of World Historic Review for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 52: Rest of World 13-Year Perspective for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE