Anatomical Models and Charts

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
• Definitions
• Anatomical Models
• Anatomical Charts
• Acupuncture Charts
• Visual Acuity Eye Charts
• Posture Charts

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Worldwide Market Overview

• A Highly Fragmented Market
• Anatomical Models Go Animated
• Aging Population and Minimally Invasive Surgeries: The Growth Drivers

2. Industry Analysis

• Industry Structure
• Intensity of Competition
• Marketing/Distribution Channels
• Technological Developments
• Computer Technology in the Field of Anatomy.
• The Visible Human Project
• Neuroanatomy: Scaling New Heights
• Rapid Prototyping: A Breakthrough in Anatomical Model Creation

3. Key Trends & Issues

• Changing Customer Demands
• Reasons for the Rising Popularity of Virtual Anatomical Models & Charts
• Drawbacks for Virtual Models
• Computer Aided Modeling Plays Key Role
• Growing Use of Rapid Prototyping Techniques for Developing Anatomical Models.
• Product-design Software Packages for Reconstructing Anatomical Models.
• Emergence of Computer Simulation as a Training Tool
• Simulator Laboratories Back Up the Transition from Open to Endoscopic Techniques
• Emergence of Software as Potential Modeling & Simulation Replacement
• Invasion History

4. Global Outlook - Growing Steadily

5. Evolution of Anatomical Models & Charts as

• A Brief History of Anatomical Wax Modeling.

6. Anatomy of Anatomical Models and Charts

• Anatomical Models: Illustrating the Reality
• Anatomical Charts: Indispensable Training Aids
• Acupuncture Charts
• A Needle Heals the World
• Visual Acuity Eye Charts
• Posture Charts

7. Techniques of Developing Anatomical Models

• 3-D Imaging - A Technological Breakthrough
• How Does it Work?
• Development of Physical Model
• Practical Applications
• CT-Based Anatomical Modeling
• Stereolithography in Developing Anatomical Models
• BioModelling

8. Select Types of Anatomical Models

• 90-Muscle Anatomical Model
• Visual 3D Model
• Anatomical Model for Simulating Brain MRI Data

9. Applications of Anatomical Models

• Medical Training
• Student Education
• Patient Education
• Other Applications
• Anatomical Models: Key Components in the Analysis & Synthesis of Facial Images
• Role of Anatomical Models in Hyperthermia Treatment
• Synthetic Neural Modeling in Anatomical Analysis
• Role of Anatomical Models in Orthopedics

10. Factors Influencing the Market

• Computerization of Training Aids & Tools
• Geographic Expansion of Educational & Training Institutes
• Growing Importance Towards Healthcare

11. Product Innovations/Introductions

• Zygote Media Group Introduces Complete Collection of Female 3D Anatomy
• Inventors from Washington Develop New Demonstration Devices
• 3D Anatomical Model Used Successfully for Photon Therapy
• Zygote Media Group and Turbo Squid Unveils Male 3D Human Anatomy 2.0

12. Recent Industry Activity

• Laerdal Announces Technology Licensing Agreement with ZOLL
• Electronic Kourseware Inks Agreement with 3B Scientific
• Medical Modeling LLC Installs Arcam EBM for Implants Development
• Geneva Drops Plans to Acquire Aristotle Corp
• 3B Scientific' s Torso Models Declared Harmless
• Aristotle Boosts Product Profile with Latest Acquisitions

13. Focus on Select Global Players

• 3B Scientific Group (Germany)
• Anatomical Chart Company (US)
• Aristotle Corporation (US)
• Galloway Plastics, Inc. (US)
• IngMar Medical (US)
• Laerdal Medical AS (Norway)
• Laerdal Sophus (Denmark)
• Laerdal Texas (US)
• Limbs & Things Limited (The United Kingdom)
• Modern Equipment Company (India)
• Naugra Export (India)
• Scientific Publishing (US)
• Sterling Manufacturing Co. (India)
• Zygote Media Group (US)

14. Global Market Perspective

• Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Anatomical Models and Charts by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 2: World Long-term Projections for Anatomical Models and Charts by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 3: World 10-Year Perspective for Anatomical Models and Charts by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Anatomical Models by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 5: World Long-term Projections for Anatomical Models by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 6: World 10-Year Perspective for Anatomical Models by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Acupuncture Charts by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 8: World Long-term Projections for Acupuncture Charts by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 9: World 10-Year Perspective for Acupuncture Charts by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Anatomical Charts by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 11: World Long-term Projections for Anatomical Charts by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 12: World 10-Year Perspective for Anatomical Charts by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Visual Acuity Eye Charts by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 14: World Long-term Projections for Visual Acuity Eye Charts by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 sfor Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 15: World 10-Year Perspective for Visual Acuity Eye Charts by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Posture Charts by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 17: World Long-term Projections for Posture Charts by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 18: World 10-Year Perspective for Posture Charts by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current & Future Analysis
  • Product Launches/Developments
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Select Players
  • Anatomical Chart Company
  • Aristotle Corporation
  • Galloway Plastics, Inc.
  • IngMar Medical
  • Laerdal Texas
  • Scientific Publishing
  • Zygote Media Group
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 19: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 20: US Long-term Projections for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 21: US 10-Year Perspective for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Canada

• Market Analysis
• Current & Future Analysis
• Table 22: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 23: Canadian Long-term Projections for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 24: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. Japan

• Market Analysis
• Current & Future Analysis
• Table 25: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 26: Japanese Long-term Projections for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 27: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. Europe

• Market Analysis
• Current & Future Analysis
• Table 28: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Anatomical Models and Charts by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 29: European Long-term Projections for Anatomical Models and Charts by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 30: European 10-Year Perspective for Anatomical Models and Charts by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 31: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 32: European Long-term Projections for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 33: European 10-Year Perspective for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4a. France

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current & Future Analysis
  • Product Innovation
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 34: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 35: French Long-term Projections for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$' 000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 36: French 10-Year Perspective for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4b. Germany

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current & Future Analysis
  • Strategic Corporate Development
  • 3B Scientific Group - A Major Player
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 37: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 38: German Long-term Projections for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 39: German 10-Year Perspective for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4c. Italy

• Market Analysis
• Current & Future Analysis
• Table 40: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 41: Italian Long-term Projections for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 42: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4d. The United Kingdom

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current & Future Analysis
  • Limbs & Things Limited - A Major Player
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 43: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 44: UK Long-term Projections for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 45: UK 10-Year Perspective for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4e. Rest of Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current & Future Analysis
  • Select Players
  • Laerdal Medical AS (Norway)
  • Laerdal Sophus (Denmark)
• B. Msarket Analytics
  • Table 46: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 47: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 48: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Asia-Pacific

• A. Market Analysis
  • Current & Future Analysis
  • Select Players
  • Modern Equipment Company (India)
  • Naugra Export (India)
  • Sterling Manufacturing Co. (India)
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 49: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 50: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 51: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. Rest of World

• Market Analysis
• Current & Future Analysis
• Table 52: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 53: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ ' 000 for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 54: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Anatomical Models and Charts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Anatomical Models, Acupuncture Charts, Anatomical Charts, Visual Acuity Eye Charts and Posture Charts Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE