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3D MEDICAL IMAGING A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS 1 Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1 Disclaimers 2 Data Interpretation & Reporting Level 3 Quantitative Techniques & Analytics 3 Product Definitions and Scope of Study 3 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) 4 Computed Tomography (CT) 4 Ultrasound 5 2. MEDICAL IMAGING INDUSTRY OVERVIEW & OUTLOOK 6 Impact of Recession on Medical Imaging Market: A Glimpse into the Recent Past 6 Growing Sophistication in Developing Markets 7 CT and MRI - The Most Affected Modalities in Medical Imaging 7 Recession Hammers Global Ultrasound Equipment Market, Albeit Moderately 8 Growth in Emerging Markets Gives a Breather 8 Future Prospects 8 Brighter Outlook for 3D Imaging in Medicine 8 3D Medical Imaging Workstations and Software Market 9 Market Analysis 9 Market Driven by Technological Innovations 9 Advanced Computers Facilitate Advanced Imaging 10 Cardiology Imaging IT - A Potential Market for Software Vendors 10 Industry Witnesses Stronger Ties Amongst PACS Providers and Advanced Visualization Vendors 10 3. RECENT TRENDS IN THE MEDICAL IMAGING SOFTWARE MARKET 11 Advances in Technology and Software Applications could Possibly Enable Sharing of Imaging Data Online 11 WebGL and HTML5: Innovations to do away with Plug-Ins for 2D and 3D Imaging 11 Computer Aided Designing in Medical Imaging 11 Ultrasounds- A Powerful Imaging Tool, Thanks to Signal Multiplexing Technology 12 How Does Signal Multiplexing Technology Works? 12 Image Analysis Packages 12 Select Examples 13 Real-time 3D Ultrasound Systems 13 4D Left Ventricular Analysis for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) 13 MRI Imaging Equipment and Software 13 Patent Scenario in the MRI Market 13 Table 1: Global Patent Scenario in MRI (2005-2010): Percentage Share Breakdown by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 14 Table 2: Global Patent Scenario in MRI (2005-2010): Percentage Share Breakdown by Year (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 14 Table 3: Global Patent Scenario in MRI (2005-2010): Percentage Share Breakdown by Company (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 14 4. KEY TRENDS AND ISSUES IN THE MEDICAL IMAGING MARKET 15 Diagnostic Imaging - The New Name for Medical Imaging 15 Technological Advancements Rife in 3D Medical Imaging 15 Technological Integration Gathers Impetus 15 Reimbursement Issues Threaten Future Growth 15 4-D imaging - Adding a New Dimension to the Ultrasound Market 16 Global Medical Imaging Market - Changing Demographic Trends 16 New Applications Drive MRI Market 16 Miniaturized Devices Create Revolution in Ultrasound Equipment Market 17 Advancement and Miniaturization Grips Ultrasound Devices 17 Handheld Echocardiography Devices Transform Diagnosis of Cardiac Diseases 17 Expanding Ultrasound Applications to Propel Market Growth 18 CT Scanners Grow with Expansion of Application Range 18 Combination of CT and PET Drives Fusion Technologies 19 Open Systems Development Transforms MRI Systems 19 Breast MRI Systems Gaining Prominence in Europe and US 20 5. COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS 21 Competitive Scenario at the Global Front 21 Competitive Scenario in Emerging Countries 21 Competitive Landscape by Product segment 21 Table 4: Global Ultrasound Equipment Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown by Leading Players for GE, Philips, and Hitachi Medical (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 21 Table 5: Global CT Equipment Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown by Leading Players for Siemens, GE, Toshiba, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 22 Table 6: Global MRI Equipment Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown by Leading Players for Siemens, GE, Philips, Hitachi, and Toshiba (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 22 6. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 23 3D Medical Imaging 23 Objectives of 3D Imaging 23 Ultrasound - Definition 23 Ultrasound Technology 23 Ultrasound Machine 24 Uses 24 3D Ultrasound 24 Uses 25 Four Modes of Ultrasound Used in Medical Imaging 25 Application Areas 26 Advances in 3D Ultrasound Technology 26 Computed Tomography (CT) Scan 26 CT Hardware 26 Role of CT Scanners in Medical Imaging 27 Types of CT Scanners 27 Spiral CT Scanning 28 Advantages of CT Scanners 28 Disadvantages 29 Multi-Slice CTs - Rising Popularity 29 Angiography 29 3D Angiography 29 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) 30 The Procedure 30 Advantages 30 MRI Applications 31 New Application Areas for MRI 31 Neuro MRI 31 Cardiac MRI 32 Intraoperative MRI 32 Breast MRI 32 Functional MRI 32 Open MRI 33 Technological Challenges 33 7. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS & INNOVATIONS 35 Global Medical Imaging Unveils GMI App 35 Supertex Introduces MD1712 Ultrasound Transmitter Driver IC 35 Toshiba Introduced New Improved Features in Ultrasound System 35 Intelerad Launches IntelePACS 3D 35 Hologic to Introduce Three-Dimensional Mammography System 36 Madison Company Introduces New Ultrasound Imaging Technology 36 Mobily and Great Connection Introduce New Mobile Medical Imaging Service 37 PreXion Introduces 3D Cone Imaging System for Dentistry 37 St. Jude Medical Introduces New Intracardiac Ultrasound System and ICE Catheter 37 ZONARE Introduces New Software Version of z one Ultrasound Solution 38 Medic Vision Introduces GiRR3D based SafeCT for CT Scanners 38 Sectra to Introduce New Visualization Table Supported by Sectra PACS Workstation 39 Olympus Develops GF-UCT260 Ultrasound Gastroscope 39 Barco Introduces New Range of Display Controllers 39 Planmed Unveils Planmed Verity 40 Siemens to Introduce Novel 3D Imaging and Software Applications 40 Siemens to Introduce ACUSON S2000™ Ultrasound System 40 Siemens to Introduce a Complete Range of OB/GYN Imaging Solution for Clinical Routine 41 Medison Collaborates with ContextVision 41 Royal Philips Electronics Launches iE33 xMATRIX Cardiac Ultrasound System 41 Hitachi Medical Systems America Launches HI Vision Preirus Ultrasound Scanner 42 Suni Medical Launches New Exclusive 3D Cone-Beam CT System 42 Mach 7 Technologies Develops Keystone Study Split Utility 42 GE Healthcare Introduces Novel CT Products (India) 42 AFP Extends 3D Mobile Cone Beam CT Imaging Services to Various Regions 43 Shina Systems’s Advanced 3Di Medical Imaging Visualization Software Attains US FDA Assent 43 Barco Unveils MXRT-7300 for 3D & Mammography 44 Zonare Introduces Upgrades for z.one Ultra System 44 Hitachi Offers Free Upgrades for Oasis Users 45 FiatLux Launches Visualize™ Free Software for MRI and CT Imaging 45 Verathon® Introduces AortaScan™ AMI 9700 Ultrasound Instrument 46 Toshiba Unveils New CV-3D Software Package and Workstation 46 MEDISON Unveils New OB/GYN 3D/4D Ultrasound System 47 Siemens Healthcare Introduces Acuson S2000 Ultrasound Imaging System for Women 47 Toshiba Introduces Two New Voxar 3D Visualization Products 48 Broncus Introduces Bronchoscopic Tools for Lung Diseases Treatment 49 Philips Introduces New HD9 Ultrasound System 49 Medison Unveils ACCUVIX V20 50 TomTec and Medis Jointly Launch Cardiac Imaging and Analysis Product 50 Mobilis Introduces Portable Ultrasound Scanners 51 Siemens Introduces MRI and CT Imaging Products 51 GE Healthcare to Introduce High End CT Scanner 51 GE Unveils New Ultrasound Versions 52 Siemens Launches Acuson S2000 Ultrasound System 52 Toshiba Launches Aquilion ONE™ CT Scanner 52 Toshiba America Launches Cardiovascular Ultrasound 53 Acceleware Launches AxRecon 53 8. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY 54 GE and MIT to Jointly Establish Medical Electronic Device Realization Center 54 Hitachi Aloka Medical Establishes Hitachi Aloka Medical America 54 Samsung Electronics and Medison to Establish Samsung Medison 54 Esaote International NV Takes Over 3mensio 54 BK Medical Inks Agreement with Novation 55 Care UK Acquires Majority Stake in Specialist Medical Imaging 55 EOS Imaging Awarded FDA Clearance for Stereos Workstation 55 Barco Selects ATI FirePro™ 3D Professional Graphics Technology of AMD 56 Siemens Healthcare Establishes New Clinical Products Division 56 Hitachi Medicals Acquires Aloka 57 Philips Initiates Development of MPI 57 Agfa Obtains Reselling Rights for iNtuition™ from TeraRecon 57 SharpView AB Conducts Collaborative Study on 3D Imaging 58 Varian Medical Systems and IMRIS to Co-Develop Innovative Cancer Therapy 58 Siemens Medical Solutions USA forms Alliance with National Semiconductor 59 Hologic Acquires Sentinelle Medical 59 Royal Philips Takes Over Shanghai Apex Electronics 59 SonoSite Acquires VisualSonics 60 Michelson Acquires Distribution Rights of Biotronics’ 3Dnet Suite 60 XCounter Enters into an Agreement with Artemis Imaging 60 Ziosoft inks an Agreement with Insight Oceania 61 Siemens Wins Contract for Diagnostics Imaging Equipment 61 Johns Hopkins Takes Over Imorgon Ultrasound PACS 61 Visage to Power Southern’s Sydney Practices with Thin Client Imaging Solution 62 Fujifilm Acquires NDT Comercial 62 Barco Acquires FIMI 62 Symphony Acquires MASTERIMAGE 63 Ascent Obtains FDA 510(k) Approval to Reprocess SoundStar Ultrasound Catheter 63 BSD Medical Integrates Hyperthermia System with GE’s Tesla MR Imaging Solution 63 InSight Imaging Inks Service Partnership Agreement with Quorum Health 64 Toshiba Medical Acquires Barco’s AVIS 64 Pro Medicus Takes Over Visage Imaging 65 U-Systems Enters into a Licensing Agreement with Siemens 65 Visage and Viatronix Ink Marketing Deal 66 Kardia Takes Over Freeland Systems 66 Eigen’s New Prostate Cancer Imaging Device Gains FDA Approval 66 Trivitron Inks Three JV Deals for Medical Devices 67 TeraRecon Establishes a New German Subsidiary 67 RadNet Acquires Assets of Papastavros Group 67 Analogic Corp Takes over Copley Controls Corp 68 Bederra Acquires Lumar Diagnostic Imaging 68 RadNet Takes over 5 Of the 6 Imaging Practices from InSight 68 China Medical Acquires BBE 68 Avista Capital Acquires Medical Imaging Unit of Bristol-Myers Squibb 69 CML HealthCare Announces Acquisition of ARS Holding 69 Volcano Acquires Novelis 69 Eklin Acquires Ultrasource 70 Bracco Announces E-Z-EM Acquisition 70 3M Acquires IMTEC 70 Siemens Receives FDA Clearance for SOMATOM Definition AS 71 Sirona Dental Systems Selects 3D Systems’ InVision® DP 3-D Modeler 71 9. CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN THE RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE BUIILDER 72 PerkinElmer Takes Over Improvision 72 Elekta Takes Over 3D Line Medical Systems 72 Bio-Imaging Acquires Theralys 73 Fujifilm Takes Over Problem Solving Concept 73 Siemens Medical Completes Acquisition of Diagnostic Division of Bayer Healthcare 73 Titanium Group to Take Over China Medical Systems 74 Visage Imaging and Medicsight Enter Into a Partnership Deal 74 Toshiba Medical Systems and TomTec Imaging Systems Collaborate 75 Siemens Partners with U-Systems 75 XCounter and Nucletron Enter into a Commercial Partnership 75 Ziehm Imaging and BrainLAB Enter into Development and Marketing Pact 75 GE Healthcare and Medipattern Enter into Sales and Development Agreement 76 Swissray Inks Agreement with Stryker Corporation 76 Swissray Obtains Contract from Premier 77 Toshiba to Supply Xario™ Ultrasound Systems to OIT 77 AFP Obtains License to Market NewTom VG 3-D CBCT Scanners 77 Aurora Establishes Aurora Asia, a New Asian Subsidiary 78 Mercury Computer Systems Forms a New Subsidiary, Visage Imaging 78 Fukuda Denshi to Divest Kontron 78 EPIC Imaging Purchases FONAR Upright Multi-Position MRI 78 Bracco Group Sells Esaote S.p.A. to Group of Investment Firms 79 Philips Acquires Intermagnetics 79 AFP Imaging to Takeover Quantitative Radiology 79 Cedara Joins Hands with Advanced Imaging 80 Mercury Computer Inks Agreement with Genesis Digital 80 Fujifilm and Zonare Enter into an OEM Agreement 81 Eastman Kodak Receives FDA Clearance for Several 3D Capabilities 81 GE and Volcano Received FDA Approval for "Innova IVUS" 81 Barco and ATI Come Together for Providing 3D Imaging Solutions 82 Merge eFilm Merges with Cedara 82 iCAD Enters into Licensing Pact with Viatronix 82 Vital Images Enters into an Agreement with R2 Technology 83 Vital Images Extends Agreement with Toshiba 83 Varian Medical Systems Inks a Pact with ISII 83 SIGGAR1 Selects Voxar ColonscreenÒ to Interpret Virtual Colonoscopy Studies 83 SMS Selects Xilinx to Supply FPGA 83 Barco Upgrades 2MP Color Display System 84 Swissray Bags FDA Clearance to Market ddRCombi™ Trauma 84 Barco Acquires Voxar 84 IMGC Acquires MRI Devices and Invivo Corp 84 Vital Images Takes Over Hinnovation 84 Confirma Forms Alliance with GE Healthcare 85 Confirma Ties Up with iCAD 85 Ziehm Imaging GmbH in Alliance with Mercury Computer Systems 85 Toshiba Enters into a Collaboration with Zale Lipshy 85 Siemens Medical Solutions Inks Agreement with HipGraphics 86 Vital Images and iCAD Ink Agreement 86 Cedara Inks Agreement with Medical Imaging Companies 86 Varian Medical Systems Gains FDA Approval 86 10. PRODUCT LAUNCHES IN THE RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER 87 Toshiba Launches First Aplio XG Ultrasound System 87 Siemens Launches New Biplane Imaging System 87 Siemens Launches New Ultrasound Application 87 Siemens Launches ACUSON Antares 5.0 Release 88 Medison Unveils SonoAce X8 88 GE Launches Ultrasound Data Management System 88 GE Launches Upgraded Emergency Medicine and Anesthesia Delivery Solutions 89 LOGIQ e Anesthesia Version 89 LOGIQ Book XP Enhanced 89 Siemens Launches HD PET/CT 89 Hitachi Unveils ECLOS16™ CT Scanner 90 GE Upgrades Vivid Cardiovascular Ultrasound Systems 90 GE Healthcare Launches HDCT Scan 90 Philips Launches Brilliance iCT Scanner 91 Siemens Launches Acuson P10 91 GE Healthcare Launches Motion-Free PET/CT Imaging 91 Toshiba Launches Artida 91 Ethicon Endo-Surgery Launches Mr Biopsy System 92 TeraRecon Launches Breast MRI Analysis Tool for Aquarius Server 92 PerkinElmer Introduces UltraVIEW®VoX Solution 93 TomTec Introduces 4D LV- Analysis MR Application 93 Siemens Launches syngo® DynaCT Cardiac 93 Parascript Enters Medical Imaging Market 93 Verathon Launches BladderScan BVI 9400 94 Aloka Offers ProSound Alpha 10 Ultrasound System with Olympus Gastrovideos 94 GE Healthcare Rolls Out Viewpoint 2007 and Voluson e System 95 Toshiba Launches the Vantage Atlas MRI System 95 Japanese Creators Invent Tomogram Creating Tool 96 Siemens Showcases Archetype MR-PET Technology 96 MedSystems and Philips Unveils New Ultrasound System 96 Barco Launches 3D Medical Imaging 97 Esaote Launches New 3.0 Software Package 97 Ultrasonix Launches Sonix CEP 98 TeraRecon Launches 3D CBCT Scanner 98 Biologics to Launch NOGA XP Cardiac Navigation System 98 VisualSonics Adds New Cardiovascular Features to Vevo 770™ System 99 Vital and Toshiba Launch SUREPlaque™ 99 Siemens Unveils Antares 4.0 Ultrasound System 99 Siemens Unveils Acuson X300 100 Esaote Launches G-Scan MRI System and MyLab™ Ultrasound Family 100 Barco Launches VOXAR 3D 6.1 100 Philips Unveils TrueView CT technology 101 Suros Surgical Unveils ATEC Emerald 101 Philips Reveals New Ultrasound Systems for OB-Gyn Clinicians 101 Siemens Launches Workflow Solutions for Ultrasound Systems 101 GE Healthcare Unveils CardIQ Fusion 102 TomTec Unveils New Software for Right Ventricular Diagnostics 102 Compressus to Append 3D Features to MEDxConnect 102 Barco Develops 3D Software for World’s First Mobile Scanner 102 NIRS Develops World’s First 4D X-Ray CT Scanner 102 Barco Introduces Improved Range of 3D Visualization and Analysis Software 103 Siemens Unveils Acuson Antares Ultrasound, Premium Edition 103 TomTec Launches 3D Package for Mitral Valve Diagnosis 103 B-K Medical Unleashes Pro Focus Color Ultrasound Scanner 103 Esaote Launches Picus-Just 4D for Real-Time Obstetric Care 103 Esaote Unveils Mylab™15-Just 4D™, a Real-Time Fetal Ultrasound System 103 Toshiba Adds DTHI, 4D Imaging to Aplio and Xario 104 HMSA Introduces Emory Cardiac Toolbox™ PETtools™ 104 Teradyne Launches ClearVue 104 Living Image® Software 3D Analysis Package from Xenogen Corporation 104 Eastman Kodak Company Rolls Out KODAK Color Medical Imager 1000 105 Aloka Debuts ProSound alpha 5(1) 105 Siemens Medical Solutions Unveils ARCADIS Orbic 3D 105 Royal Philips Launches iE33 Intelligent Echocardiography System 105 Philips Develops New 3D Visualization Technique for Intera Achieva 105 Philips Cardiac 3D Quantification 106 Philips Offers Xcelera 106 Phillips Launches New Ultrasound System 106 Dental Imaging Machine Debuts in Canada 106 Varian Unveils Image-Guided Radiotherapy Software 107 Microwave Imaging System 107 Silicon-based Ultrasound Technology 108 Stereotactic Radiosurgery - More Effective with 3D Medical Imaging 108 Philips Develops Live 3D Echo Technology 109 GEMS Introduces Hybrid Imaging Technology 109 TeraRecon Develops Real-Time Processing for CT Colonography 109 VIZTA3D Unveils State-of-the-Art 3D Computer Display 110 11. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS 111 Barco NV (Belgium) 111 GE Healthcare (UK) 111 Hitachi Aloka Medical Ltd. (Japan) 112 Philips Healthcare (US) 112 Samsung Medison America Inc. (USA) 113 Siemens Healthcare (Germany) 113 The Esaote Group (Italy) 113 TomTec Imaging Systems GmbH (Germany) 114 Toshiba America Medical Systems (US) 115 12. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 116 Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for 3D Medical Imaging (Software and workstations used in MRI and CT, and Ultrasound machines) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 116 Table 8: World Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging (Software and workstations used in MRI and CT, and Ultrasound machines) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 117 Table 9: World 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging (Software and workstations used in MRI and CT, and Ultrasound machines) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 118 Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for 3D Medical Imaging (Software and workstations used in MRI and CT Machines) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 119 Table 11: World Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging (Software and workstations used in MRI and CT Machines) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 120 Table 12: World 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging (Software and workstations used in MRI and CT Machines) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 121 Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for 3D Medical Imaging (Software and workstations used in Ultrasound Machines) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 122 Table 14: World Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging (Software and workstations used in Ultrasound Machines) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) and Rest of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 123 Table 15: World 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging (Software and workstations used in Ultrasound Machines) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 124 13. THE UNITED STATES 125 A.Market Analysis 125 US 3D Medical Imaging Market 125 Technological Enhancements Fuel Growth in Handheld Ultrasound Market 126 DRA Affects Fortunes of Imaging Equipment 126 3D Imaging Drives Advanced Imaging Techniques Market 126 3D Imaging, A Vital Tool for Radiologists 127 Integration of 3D Imaging with PACS Essential for Better Results 127 Computed Tomography Finds New Applications 127 CT Scanning Extends to Facilities Other Than Hospitals 128 Market in Favor of High-Slice Scanners 128 US CT Market - A Highly Competitive Arena 128 Cardiac Imaging to Offer Good Growth Prospects for the CT Systems 128 MRI Market in the Recent Years 128 Clinical Applications Continue to Expand for MRI Scanners 129 Emerging Segments to Drive Growth in Ultrasound Market 129 Impact of Cuts on Healthcare on Medical Imaging 130 Leading Players in the Medical Imaging Market 130 Competitive Analysis 130 Table 16: Leading Players in the US 3D CT, MR and Angiography Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for GE Healthcare, Siemens Healthcare, Philips Healthcare, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 130 Strategic Corporate Developments 131 Product Launches 135 Focus on Select Major Players 140 B.Market Analytics 142 Table 17: The US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 142 Table 18: The US Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 143 Table 19: The US 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality- Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 144 14. CANADA 145 A.Market Analysis 145 An Overview of the Canadian Medical Equipment Industry 145 Table 20: Canadian Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Market (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown by Segments (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 145 Table 21: Leading Players in the Canadian Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Market (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown for GE Healthcare, Philips Medical Systems, Siemens Medical Solutions, Hologic Inc., and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 146 Table 22: Canadian Total Exports of Imaging Equipment (2009) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 146 Canadian Medical Imaging Market 146 Regulatory Scenario 146 Market Outlook 147 Cedara Software Corp. - A Canadian 3D Software Major 147 B.Market Analytics 148 Table 23: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality- MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 148 Table 24: Canadian Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 149 Table 25: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 150 15. JAPAN 151 A.Market Analysis 151 Table 26: Japanese CT Equipment Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown by Leading Players for Toshiba, Siemens, GE, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 151 Table 27: Japanese MRI Equipment Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown by Leading Players for Siemens, GE, Philips, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 151 Diagnostic Imaging Market - An Overview 151 Encouraging Political Environment Peps Up Imaging Technologies Market 152 Hitachi Acquires Aloka Emerges as a Leading Japanese Player, Makes a Mark Globally 152 Strategic Corporate Developments 153 Product Launch 153 B.Market Analytics 154 Table 28: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 154 Table 29: Japanese Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 155 Table 30: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 156 16. EUROPE 157 A.Market Analysis 157 A Glance at European Imaging Market 157 3D Medical Imaging Market - An Overview 157 Limited Reimbursement - A Biggest Challenge for European Industry 158 European MRI Market to Grow Despite Challenges 158 MRI Market Constraints 159 Market Saturation 159 MRI Installation 159 Distribution Issues 159 High Cost 159 Europe - A Potential Market for CT Systems 160 New Technologies Drive Ultrasound Market 160 Ultrasound Sector to Experience Growth despite Market Saturation 161 Stringent Radiation Standards to Favor Ultrasound Technique 161 Portable Ultrasound Systems Continue to Garner Growth 161 Competitive Analysis 162 Table 31: Leading Players in the European 3D Medical Imaging Market (2010): Market Share Breakdown by Value Sales for Siemens Healthcare, GE Healthcare, Philips Healthcare, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 162 Product Launch 162 B.Market Analytics 163 Table 32: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 163 Table 33: European Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart). 164 Table 34: European 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, The UK, Italy, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 165 Table 35: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality- MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 166 Table 36: European Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 167 Table 37: European 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 168 16a. FRANCE 169 Market Analysis 169 Table 38: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality Segment - MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 169 Table 39: French Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 170 Table 40: French 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 171 16b. GERMANY 172 A.Market Analysis 172 Strategic Corporate Development 172 Product Launches 172 Focus on Select Major Players 173 B.Market Analytics 175 Table 41: German Recent Past, Current & Futur Analysis for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 175 Table 42: German Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 176 Table 43: German 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 177 16c. ITALY 178 A.Market Analysis 178 The Esaote Group - Key Italian Player 178 B.Market Analytics 179 Table 44: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 179 Table 45: Italian Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 180 Table 46: Italian 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 181 16d. THE UNITED KINGDOM 182 A.Market Analysis 182 Government Initiatives Spur Medical Devices Market Growth 182 Strategic Corporate Developments 182 GE Healthcare (UK) - A Key Player 183 B.Market Analytics 184 Table 47: The UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 184 Table 48: The UK Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging by Product Segment - MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 185 Table 49: The UK 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 186 16e. SPAIN 187 Market Analysis 187 Table 50: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 187 Table 51: Spanish Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 188 Table 52: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 189 16f. RUSSIA 190 Market Analysis 190 Table 53: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 190 Table 54: Russian Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 191 Table 55: Russian 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 192 16g. REST OF EUROPE 193 A.Market Analysis 193 Strategic Corporate Developments 193 Product Launch 194 Barco NV (Belgium) - A Key Player 194 B.Market Analytics 195 Table 56: Rest of European Market for 3D Medical Imaging - Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis by Product Segment for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 195 Table 57: Rest of European Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 196 Table 58: Rest of European 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT and Ultrasound Market for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 197 17. ASIA-PACIFIC 198 A.Market Analysis 198 China 198 Lucrative Chinese Medical Imaging Market 198 Affluent Urban Population and Anti-Corruption Measure Drives Growth in China 198 Chinese Ultrasound Market Surmounts Recessionary Effects 198 Local Players Compete for a Fair Share in the Market Presently Dominated by Overseas Companies 199 Color Ultrasound Equipment to Fuel Growth 199 Competition Intensifies in the Color Equipment Segment 200 India 200 Indian Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Market Wilts Amid Recession 200 Quality Consumers Propel Growth in India 200 Competitive Landscape in Indian Medical Imaging Terrain 201 Indian Ultrasound Equipment Market Overview 201 Table 59: Indian Ultrasound Equipment Market by Type (2008 & 2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales for Color Equipment, and Black & White Equipment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 202 Table 60: Indian Ultrasound Equipment Market by Type (2009 & 2010): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Color Equipment, and Black & White Equipment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 202 Table 61: Indian Ultrasound Equipment Market by Category (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Premium, High-End, Mid-End, Entry Level and Portable (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 203 Demand for Low and Mid- Range Equipment on the Rise 203 Ultrasound Device Market to Surge 203 Impending Challenges 203 Competitive Scenario: A Review 204 GE Healthcare Leads the Fray, Other Majors include Philips, Siemens, and Toshiba Medical 204 Strategic Corporate Developments 204 Product Launches 205 B.Market Analytics 206 Table 62: Asia-Pacific Market for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis by Product Segment for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 206 Table 63: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 207 Table 64: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Market for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 208 18. REST OF WORLD 209 A.Market Analysis 209 Latin American Diagnostic Imaging Market 209 Strong Currency Drives Market Growth in Brazil 209 Flourishing Private Sector Drives Mexican Imaging Market 209 Persistent Innovations Lead to Growth in South African Medical Imaging Market 210 Product Launches 210 B.Market Analytics 213 Table 65: Rest of World Market for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for MRI & CT, a,nd Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual SalesFigures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 213 Table 66: Rest of World Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 214 Table 67: Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Market for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 215 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Total Companies Profiled: 79 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 97) ------------------------------------------ Region/Country Players ------------------------------------------ The United States 56 Canada 5 Japan 11 Europe 21 France 3 Germany 5 The United Kingdom 2 Italy 4 Rest of Europe 7 Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 2 Middle-East 2 ------------------------------------------

Companies Mentioned

- Aloka Co, Ltd (Japan) - Analogic Corporation (USA) - B-K Medical A/S (Denmark) - ATI Technologies, Inc (USA) - Avotec, Inc (USA) - Barco NV (Belgium) - Beijing Wandong Medical Equipment Co, Ltd (China) - Biomedicom Ltd (Isreal) - Boston Scientific Corporation (USA) - Bracco SpA (Italy) - Esaote SpA (Italy) - Biosound Esaote, Inc (USA) - Bruker BioSpin MRI GmbH (Germany) - Cedara Software Corporation (Canada) - Compressus, Inc (USA) - Diagnostic Medical Systems (France) - Dynamic Imaging Ltd (UK) - E-Z-Em, Inc (USA) - Fischer Imaging Corporation (USA) - Fonar Corporation (USA) - Fujinon, Inc- Medical Division (USA) - Fukuda Denshi Co, Ltd (Japan) - Fukuda Denshi America, Inc (USA) - GE Healthcare (USA) - GE Healthcare Europe (France) - Genex Technologies, Inc (USA) - Heidelberg Engineering GmbH (Germany) - Hitachi Medical Corporation (Japan) - Hitachi Medical Systems America, Inc (USA) - Hologic, Inc (USA) - Honda Electronics Co, Ltd (Japan) - InSpeck, Inc (Canada) - Intermagnetics General Corporation (IGC) (USA) - Interson Corporation Medical Instruments (USA) - Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc (USA) - Kodak Health Imaging Systems (USA) - Kontron Medical (France) - Medison Co, Ltd (Korea) - Medison America, Inc (USA) - Medrad, Inc (USA) - Mentor Corporation (USA) - Mochida Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd (Japan) - Neo Imagery Technologies, Inc (USA) - Neusoft Digital Medical Systems Co, Ltd (China) - Nidek Co, Ltd (Japan) - Noveko International, Inc (Canada) - Nucletron BV (The Netherlands) - Odin Medical Technologies Ltd (Israel) - Olympus Corporation (Japan) - Olympus America, Inc Endoscopy Group (USA) - Olympus Optical Co, GmbH (Germany) - ONI Medical Systems, Inc (USA) - Optikon SpA (Italy) - Philips Medical Systems International BV (The Netherlands) - Philips Medical Systems (USA) - Philips Medical Systems Cardiac & Monitoring Systems - Division (USA) - Philips Ultrasound (USA) - Philips Medical Systems GmbH (Germany) - Shimadzu Corporation (Japan) - Shimadzu Medical Systems (USA) - Siemens Medical Solutions (Germany) - Siemens Medical Solutions (USA) - Siemens Medical Solutions - Ultrasound Group (USA) - Siemens Canada Ltd (Canada) - Sonora Medical Systems, Inc (US) - Sonoscan, Inc (USA) - Swissray International, Inc (USA) - Swissray Medical AG (Switzerland) - TeraRecon, Inc (USA) - Terason Div Teratech Corporation (USA) - Tomey Corporation (Japan) - Tomey GmbH (Germany) - TomTec Imaging Systems GmbH (Germany) - Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation (Japan) - Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc (USA) - Varian Medical Systems, Inc (USA) - Viasys Healthcare, Inc (USA) - Viatronix, Inc (USA) - Vital Images, Inc (USA)