Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) 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
• Closed MRI Systems
• Open MRI Systems
• Low & Mid-Field Systems
• High Field Systems
• Very-High Field Systems

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Global Market Overview and Analysis

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment: A Dynamic Market
• Market Overview
• Factors Affecting Penetration of MRI Equipment
• Growth Factors
• Market Challenges
• High Purchase Cost
• Shortage of Technologists and Radiologists
• Major Players in Global MRI Market
• Table 1: Leading Players in the Global MRI Equipment Market (2002-2005): Market Share by Sales for GE Medical Systems, Philips Medical Systems, Siemens Medical Solutions, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• MRI Systems from Global Market Majors
• Geographic Landscape
• Table 2: Worldwide Ranking of Countries on the Basis of MRI Scanners Per Million Population: 2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 3: Worldwide Installed Base of MRI Equipment by Region: 2002 & 2004E (in Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. MRI Equipment: Product Overview

• Evolution of MRI
• Specialized MRI Equipment for Operational Efficiency
• MRI for Operating Room
• Functioning of MRI Equipment

3. Types of MRI Equipment

• MRI Equipment Types
• Whole-Body Scanners/ Closed MRI Systems
• Open MRI Systems
• Dedicated MRI
• MRI Equipment Classification based on Magnetic Strength
• Advantages of High Field Strength Magnets Over Low Field Strength Magnets
• MRI Magnet: Key Component of MRI System
• Impact of New Magnet Technology on MRI System
• Magnetic Field Gradient: Vital Component of Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
• Specialized RF Coils
• Open Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems:
• Table 4: Select Mid, High Field Open Systems
• Table 5: Select Low Field Opens

4. Utilities of MRI Equipment

• Advantages of MRI Systems
• Safety Aspects
• Table 6: MRI Costs
• Clinical Applications of MRI
• Table 7: MRI Usage by Application Area: 1990, 2002, 2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• New Areas of Application
• MRI Portrays Anatomy of the Prospective Kidney Donor Accurately
• Detection of Re-Narrowed Heart Arteries
• Injection of Corticosteroid Directly into the Sacroiliac Joints (SIJ)
• Breast MRI Gaining Popularity as a Diagnostic Tool
• Destruction of Fibroid Tumors of the Uterus
• Early Stage Detection of Alzheimer' s
• Functional MRI
• fMRI in Clinical Settings
• Challenges to fMRI

5. Very High Field Systems - Redefining Efficiency

• 3T Scanner Changes Imaging Landscape
• Promising Areas of 3T Scanners
• 1.5T Systems Bow to the New 3T Scanners
• 3T Systems on the Roll Out
• 7.0 Tesla - On the Verge
• Capabilities of 7T
• Concerns over Use of 7T
• 9.4 Tesla- The Next On Roll

6. Competitive Imaging Technologies

• X-Ray
• Ultrasound
• Computed tomography (CT)
• Spiral CT
• PET and SPECT
• Nuclear medicine
• MRI Compared with Other Imaging Options
• Technical Performance
• Safety
• Comparison of MRI Against Other Imaging Modalities
• Clinical Usefulness, Costs, & Availability
• Therapeutic Capabilities
• Contra-indications for MRI scanning

7. Regulatory Environment

• FDA Laws Governing MRI Systems

8. Product & Technology Focus -Developments/ Launches

• Toshiba Gains FDA Approval for Vantage Titan(tm) MR System
• Samcil Unveils New Open MRI Equipment
• Toshiba Unveils Advanced 3T MR System
• Siemens Gains 510(k) Approval for 1.5 Tmagnetom Essenza MRI System
• FONAR Develops New Radiation-Free Diagnosis for Scoliosis
• Aurora Introduces Mobile Breast MRI
• ONI Medical Systems Unveils MSK Extreme
• Fonar Renames Upright MRI
• MEDRAD Develops Certo MR Wireless Network
• Toshiba Receives FDA Approval for New MR Imaging System
• Aurora Imaging Technology to Launch New MRI System in China
• Esaote Unveils G-scan MRI System
• New Innovations from Siemens
• Enhanced Product Offerings from Toshiba
• Millennium Technology ' s Virgo(tm) Patent Registered
• Siemens Introduces Magnetom C...
• TOSHIBA Introduces New Optimized Cardiac Configuration
• GE Healthcare Unveils New MR Scanners
• Hitachi Releases Echelon 1.5T MR Imager
• New MRI Applications from Siemens
• MRI for Extremities - Creating a Niche
• Magnetom Espree - A New Dimension in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• GE Receives FDA Approval for Advanced EXCITE Technology
• Siemens Introduces MAGNETOM Trio
• Vantage MRI System with Imaging Capabilities for Cardiovascular Studies...
• GEMS Inflates Ultra-High Field MR Research Network
• Imaging Techniques to Swell Excite Technology in GE Signa MR Systems
• Signa Openspeed MRI Systems Available on Excite Platform
• Siemens Launches Novel MR Technology
• Siemens Unveils New Technology for CMR Imaging
• Toshiba Expands Clinical Capabilities With Ultra Open MRI
• GE Medical Invents New Imaging Technology
• Philips Medical Systems Receives FDA Approval for Intera 3.0 T MR Scanner

9. Recent Research Development and Solutions

• 2005-06
• New MRI Technology for Brain Imaging
• Innovation of Fat Minimization MRI Systems
• Development of Biocompatible Magnetite Nanocrystals
• New MRI Technique to Support Stroke Medication
• Development of 128-Channel Prototype MRI System
• 2004-05
• Biophan Technologies Issues Two Patents for Competitive Advantage in MRI...
• Nanomagnetic Particles to Enhance MRI...
• Confirma Extends CAD stream System for Breast MRI...
• EMI Filter for Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Medrad Launches Veris (tm) Magnetic Resonance Monitor
• UNH Professor Introduces Innovative MRI Technology
• 2000-2003
• High-temp Superconductors Enhance MRI Image Quality
• Low-Temperature Superconductors Give Way to Magnesium-diboride Superconductors
• Intraoperative MRI Systems- A Dream Come True
• New Hybrid Permanent Magnet Assembly to Reduce the Weight of MRI Machines
• Swiss Rolls to Improve Performance of MRI Systems
• Development of a Compact MRI System
• New Pacemaker to Enable Cardiac Patients to Undergo MRI

10. Recent Industry Activity

• Capital Health Purchases IMRISneuro MRI System
• Philips and SJMC in Supply Agreement
• FONAR Bags Order from Health Diagnostics
• Private Equity Firms Acquire 49% Stake in Alliance Imaging
• RadNet Takes Over Liberty Imaging
• GE Yokogawa and Japanese Researchers to Develop 3-D MRI Technology
• Medtronic Acquires Odin Medical
• Philips Acquires Intermagnetics General Corp
• Siemens and IMRIS Sign OEM Deal
• Biophan to Team Up with Siemens AG
• Fonar Corp. Receives Contract from DSCP
• Philips Bags Supply Order for 7.0-T MR Systems
• USFDA Approval for Excelart Vantage ZGV MRI System
• Biophan Technologies Acquires AMRIS
• Novoste Corp Signs an Agreement with ONI, Inc.
• Esaote Signs a Deal with Hologic
• HMSA Enters into an Agreement with Novation
• ONI Medical Systems Bags Supply Contract from US Defense Department
• Fonar Corp Signs a Pact with MAGNET Inc.
• Intermagnetics to Expand Production Capacity
• Fonar Corp Ventures into Middle East Market
• Philips, Siemens Market HF-MRI Systems in Japan
• Philips and Neusoft Venture into Medical Systems...
• Intermagnetics Acquires MRI Devices Corp...
• Hitachi Medical Systems America and Hitachi Canada Partner for MRI Sales...
• Varian Acquires MAGNEX Scientific
• GE Pockets Amersham Plc

11. Focus on Global Players

• Esaote SPA (Italy)
• Fonar Corp. (USA)
• GE Healthcare (UK)
• Hitachi Medical Corporation (Japan)
• IMRIS Inc. (Canada)
• Medinus (South Korea)
• Medtronic Surgical Navigation Technologies (USA)
• Philips Healthcare (USA)
• Siemens Medical Solutions (Germany)
• Toshiba Medical Systems Corp. (Japan)

12. Global Market Perspective

• A. Unit Analytics
  • Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 9: World Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 10: World 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • By Segment
  • Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Closed MRI Systems by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 12: World Long Term Projections for Closed MRI Systems by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 13: World 10-Year Perspective for Closed MRI Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Open MRI Systems by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 15: World Long Term Projections for Open MRI Systems by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 16: World 10-Year Perspective for Open MRI Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• B. Dollar Analytics
  • Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 18: World Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America & Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 19: World 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • By Segment
  • Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Closed MRI Systems by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 21: World Long Term Projections for Closed MRI Systems by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 22: World 10-Year Perspective for Closed MRI Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Open MRI Systems by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 24: World Long Term Projections for Open MRI Systems by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 25: World 10-Year Perspective for Open MRI Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. The United States

• A. Market Analysis
  • Dollar Analysis
  • Unit Analysis
  • Changing Technological Scenario
  • Installed Base & Procedural Volumes
  • Table 26: Installed Base of MRI Units in the US: 2001 -2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 27: Number of MRI Procedures Conducted in the US: Estimates and Projections for the Years 2001 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 28: Percentage of Population in terms of Age Group in the US (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 29: Population of the Elderly in the US (in Millions): Population of 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70-74 AgeGroups for 2001), 2006, and 2011(E) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • US Market for Low & Mid-Field MRI Systems
  • Select Low & Mid-Field MRI Systems from Major Players
  • Competitive Scenario
  • Market Drivers and Restrains
  • Leading Players
  • Table 30: Leading Players in the US MRI Equipment Market (2005 & 2006): Market Share by Value Sales for Philips Medical Systems, GE Healthcare, Siemens Medical Solutions, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 31: Leading Players in the US Low & Mid-Field MRI Equipment Market (2005 & 2006): Market Share by Value Sales for Philips Medical Systems, GE Healthcare, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Hitachi Medical Systems America and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 32: Leading Players in the US High-Field MRI Equipment Market (2005 & 2006): Market Share by Value Sales for Philips Medical Systems, Toshiba America Medical Systems GE Healthcare, Siemens Medical Solutions, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 33: Leading Players in the US Very High-Field MRI Equipment Market (2005): Market Share by Value Sales for Philips Medical Systems, Siemens Medical Solutions, and GE Healthcare (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 34: Leading Players in the US Open MRI Equipment Market (2002-2005): Market Share byValue Sales for Hitachi Medical Systems, GE Healthcare, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Fonar, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 35: Leading Players in the US Closed MRI Equipment Market (2002-2005): Market Share by Value Sales for GE Healthcare, Siemens Medical Solutions, Philips Medical Systems, sand Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • The US Healthcare Market: An Overview
  • Reimbursement
  • Table 36: Medicare Reimbursements for Brain MRI Procedures for the Year 2006
  • Table 37: Medicare Reimbursements for Breast MRI Procedures for the Year 2006
  • Product and Technology Developments/Launches
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Other Developments
  • Key Players
  • Fonar Corp.
  • Medtronic Surgical Navigation Technologies
  • Philips Healthcare
  • Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. (TAMS)
• B. Market Analytics
  • Unit Analytics
  • Table 38: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Low & Mid-Field MRI Systems, High-Field MRI Systems, and Very High-Field Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 39: US Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Low & Mid-Field MRI Systems, High-Field MRI Systems, and Very High-Field Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 40: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 41: US Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 42: US 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Low & Mid- Field MRI Systems, High-Field MRI Systems, and Very High-Field Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 43: US 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012
  • Dollar Analytics
  • Table 44: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Low & Mid-Field MRI Systems, High-Field MRI Systems, and Very High-Field Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 45: US Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Low & Mid-Field MRI Systems, High-Field MRI Systems, and Very High-Field Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 46: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment -Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 47: US Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 48: US 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Low & Mid-Field MRI Systems, High-Field MRI Systems, and Very High-Field Systems Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 49: US 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012

2. Canada

• A. Market Analysis
  • Demographics
  • Table 50: Canadian Population Statistics by Age Group: 2007E (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • MRI Market Overview
  • Table 51: Canadian Market for MRI Equipment (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Outpatient Scans by Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Healthcare Market in Canada
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Key Players
  • IMRIS
  • Millennium Technology Inc.
• B. Market Analytics
  • Unit Analytics
  • Table 52: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 53: Canadian Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 54: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012
  • Dollar Analytics
  • Table 55: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment -Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 56: Canadian Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 57: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012

3. Japan

• A. Market Analysis
  • Leading Players
  • Table 58: Leading Players in the Japanese MRI Equipment Market (2004 -2005): Market Share by Value Sales for GE Yokogawa Medical Systems, Toshiba, Siemens-Asahi Medical Technologies, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Philips, Siemens Market HF-MRI Systems in Japan
  • Demographics and Healthcare
  • Medical Equipment Market
  • Key Player Profiles
  • Hitachi Medical Corporation
  • Toshiba Medical Systems Corp.
• B. Market Analytics
  • Unit Analytics
  • Table 59: Japanese Market for MRI Equipment- Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 60: Japanese Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 61: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012
  • Dollar Analytics
  • Table 62: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment -Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 63: Japanese Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 64: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012

4. Europe

• A. Market Analysis
  • Table 65: Leading Players in the European MRI Equipment Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Market Share by Major Players - Philips, GE Healthcare, Siemens and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 66: Installed Base of MRI Equipment in Europe by Country/Region: 2004E (in Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Mobile Imaging Units in Demand
  • Product/Technology Developments
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
• B. Market Analytics
  • Unit Analytics
  • Table 67: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 68: European Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 69: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 70: European Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems & Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 71: European 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, & Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 72: European 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012
  • Dollar Analytics
  • Table 73: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 74: European Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 75: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment -Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 76: European Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 77: European 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, & Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 78: European 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012

4a. France

• A. Market Analysis
  • Demographics
  • Table 79: French Population Statistics by AgeGroup: 2007 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart)
  • Medical Equipment Market: An Overview
• B. Market Analytics
  • Unit Analytics
  • Table 80: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 81: French Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 82: French 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012
  • Dollar Analytics
  • Table 83: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment -Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 84: French Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 85: French 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012

4b. Germany

• A. Market Analysis
  • Demographics
  • Table 86: German Population Statistics by Age Group: 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Siemens Medical Solutions - A Major German Player
• B. Market Analytics
  • Unit Analytics
  • Table 87: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 88: German Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 89: German 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012
  • Dollar Analytics
  • Table 90: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment -Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 91: German Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 92: German 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012

4c. The United Kingdom

• A. Market Analysis
  • Demographic Review
  • Table 93: UK Population Statistics by Age Group: 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Demand for Mobile Scanners
  • 3T Market in the UK
  • 3T Scanners for Epilepsy
  • Concerns Stem for 3T Scanners
  • GE Healthcare - A Key Player
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
• B. Market Analytics
  • Unit Analytics
  • Table 94: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 95: UK Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 96: UK 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012
  • Dollar Analytics
  • Table 97: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment -Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 98: UK Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 99: UK 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012

4d. Italy

• A. Market Analysis
  • Demographic Profile
  • Table 100: Italian Population Statistics by Age Group: 2007 (Includes Corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Product Development/Launch
  • Esaote SPA - A Major Player
• B. Market Analytics
  • Unit Analytics
  • Table 101: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 102: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 103: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012
  • Dollar Analytics
  • Table 104: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment -Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 105: Italian Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 106: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012

4e. Spain

• Market Analysis
• Unit Analytics
• Table 107: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 108: Spanish Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 109: Spanish 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012
• Dollar Analytics
• Table 110: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment -Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 111: Spanish Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 112: Spanish 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012

4f. Rest of Europe

• Market Analysis
• Unit Analytics
• Table 113: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment -: Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 114: Rest of Europe Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 115: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012
• Dollar Analytics
• Table 116: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 117: Rest of Europe Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 118: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012

5. Asia-Pacific

• A. Market Analysis
  • Market Overview
  • Market Restraints
  • Market Structure
  • Table 119: Leading Players in Asia-Pacific MRI Equipment Market (2000-2005): Market Share byValue Sales for Siemens Medical Systems, GE Healthcare, Philips, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • A Glance into Chinese MRI Market
  • Select Product Offerings from Major Players
  • Table 120: Leading Players in the Chinese MRI Equipment Market (2005): Market Share by Value Sales for Shenzhen Anke, GE Healthcare, Philips, Siemens, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 121: Leading Players in the Chinese MRI Equipment Market (2005): Market Share by Unit Shipments for Anke, GE Healthcare, Philips, Siemens, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Medical Device Market in China
  • Demographics
  • Table 122: Chinese Population Statistics - 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Peek into South Korean MRI Market
  • Indian Market Overview
  • Market in Australia
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Key Players
  • Medinus (Korea)
  • Shenzhen Anke High-tech Co., Ltd. (China)
  • Wandong Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. (China)
• B. Market Analytics
  • Unit Analytics
  • Table 123: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment -: Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 124: Asia-Pacific Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 125: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012
  • Dollar Analytics
  • Table 126: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 127: Asia-Pacific Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 128: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012

6. Latin America

• A. Market Analysis
  • Product Development/Launch
• B. Market Analytics
  • Unit Analytics
  • Table 129: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 130: Latin American Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 131: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012
  • Dollar Analytics
  • Table 132: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 133: Latin American Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figure in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 134: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012

7. Rest of World

• A. Market Analysis
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
• Key Player Review
• Medtronic Navigation Israel (Israel)
• B. Market Analytics
  • Unit Analytics
  • Table 135: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment -: Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 136: Rest of World Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 137: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012
  • Dollar Analytics
  • Table 138: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 139: Rest of World Long Term Projections for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 140: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems Markets for 2003, 2008 & 2012

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE