Global 3D Medical Imaging Market to Reach $3.5 bn by 2015: companiesandmarkets.com

• Demand driven by ageing population and increase in critical disease
• Increasing interest in technology from Asian markets
• Global demand for 3D medical imaging to hit $3.5 billion by 2015

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global 3D medical imaging market will reach over $3.5 billion by 2015, according to a new report available on companiesandmarkets.com. An ageing global demographic, new applications and interest from Asian and South American markets will drive growth.

3D Medical Imaging: A Global Strategic Business Report
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Europe is the largest 3D medical imaging market in terms of value, followed by the United States. Developing and emerging markets in Asia and Latin America are expected to drive the market, which slumped during 2009 as a result of the global recession. Spending cuts and restrictions in the public and private healthcare arena saw customers call off or postpone imaging equipment orders, the with Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) segments most affected; the ultrasound market less so.

As the world’s economies recover, product and technological innovations are expected to push the market forwards; as will the requirement to address the medical needs of an ageing population and increased prevalence of critical illnesses. The cardiology, gynaecology and obstetrics healthcare sectors also offer potential new applications for 3D medical imaging technology.

Companies profiled within the 393 page 3D Medical Imaging report include global and local industry players such as Toshiba American Medical Systems, Barco NV, Philips Medical Systems, Medison America Inc, TomTec Imaging Systems GmbH, Siemens Healthcare, GE Healthcare, amongst many others.

The 3D Medical Imaging Market: A Global Strategic Business Report provides a detailed assessment of the global medical imaging sector. It includes trends, growth drivers, product/technology innovation and introduction in software and hardware, company profiles and forecast data by geography and product type.

Report Details: http://www.companiesandmarkets.com/Market-Report/3d-medical-imaging-a-global-strategic-business-report-530422.asp?prk=7c4ed5b510c1ffe12b50d9829eddaba2