Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mnfjs7/digital_xray) has announced the addition of the "2013 Report from the International Digital X-Ray Market - Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering.

The growing incidences of chronic disease like tuberculosis, pneumonia and other gastrointestinal disorders are propelling the market in both developed and developing countries. High costs and ionizing radiations are the main factors that restrain the growth of this market, while intense competition and the economic downturn are key challenges. The global X-ray market is expected to grow at a steady CAGR of 4.5% from 2013 to 2018. Among digital systems, digital radiography is the fastest growing at a CAGR of 5.43%. Mammography, fluoroscopy and other imaging applications like musculoskeletal, whole body imaging and neonatal imaging methods are fast-growing application markets.

Untapped markets in Asia are expected to offer new growth opportunities in the forecast period. Increased expenditure on healthcare infrastructure is boosting the healthcare market in China. With dense population, the growing number of aging people, and increased adoption of digital X-ray systems, China is expected to supersede other Asian markets.

This technical report categorizes the market for digital X-ray by types, product segments,- application, and geography. These markets are broken down into segments and sub-segments, providing exhaustive value analysis for 2012 and 2013, as well as forecast up to 2018. Each of the market is comprehensively analyzed at a granular level by geography (North America, Europe, Asia, and Rest of the World) to provide in-depth information on the global scenario.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Introduction

2 Executive Summary

3 Technology Snapshot

4 Value Chain Analysis

5 Market Landscape Analysis

6 Technology Adoption & Development Potential - Based On Geography

7 Regulatory Landscape Analysis

8 Competitive Landscape Analysis

9 Patent Analysis

10 Key Company Profiles

Companies Mentioned:

  • 3disc Americas
  • A/C X-Ray
  • AGFA Healthcare
  • Air Techniques
  • Canon
  • Carestream Health
  • Fujifilm Medical Systems
  • GE Healthcare
  • Icrco
  • Imaging Dynamics Company
  • Konica Minolta Medical Imaging
  • Kubtec X-Ray
  • North Star Imaging
  • Philips Healthcare
  • Quantum Medical Imaging
  • Siemens Healthcare
  • Sirona Dental
  • Swissray International
  • UMG/DEL Medical
  • Varian Medical Systems

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