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U.S. Temperature Monitoring Equipment Markets
Frost & Sullivan, July 2003
New Products Fuel Growth Opportunities
Dot matrix or phase change thermometers, which are made up of chromatic dots on a plastic or adhesive strip, are the latest format in the temperature monitoring equipment markets. They have applications in pediatric as well as adult care. These dots that act as individual thermometers are accurate, simple, and non-invasive, although not very fast. The instrument can be disposed or reused within 48 hours. Another line of disposable thermometers called TempaDOT has been introduced by 3M. This unbreakable and pliable device gives oral readings in 60 seconds and axillary in three minutes.
This research examines the U.S. temperature monitoring equipment markets. It offers revenue forecasts by market segment, covers key drivers and restraints, as well as provides strategic recommendations to overcome market challenges. The report has been divided into four segments - digital, infrared, electronic, and mercury thermometers.
Speed of Monitoring and Ease of Use Drive Uptake of New Thermometers
The market for temperature monitoring devices is driven by advancements in digital and infrared technologies, states the analyst. Temperature monitoring speeds are constantly on the increase within the digital thermometer category. The time taken has reduced progressively from 60 seconds to 30 and 10 seconds, depending on the part of the body from where temperature is measured. Introduction of flex tip thermometers has increased monitoring comfort and convenience. The tympanic thermometer, an infrared temperature-monitoring device, can report readings in just one second. Technologies that provide as many as 512 scans per second are being developed.
New product formats are also facilitating convenience of monitoring along with speed. For instance, infrared thermometers, while providing almost instantaneous results, are also non-invasive. Another such product is the Accu-curve. The Accu-curve is an innovative device that combines a curved tip to reach the temperature hot spot under the tongue easily with a 30-second digital and user-friendly voice-based readout, remarks the analyst. It is available in three models - 'small oral' for babies, 'oral' for children over six years, and 'talking' for elderly and care-dependent patients.
Rapid Growth of Private Labels Creates Opportunities for Manufacturers
Although populated only by a handful of participants, the private-label segment is briskly growing within the thermometry market. With price erosion and intense competition in the branded market, many more participants are expected to seek entry into the private-label sector. Private labels represent large guaranteed unit shipments without the burdensome slotting and other marketing-based costs, notes the analyst. Testing speed is a differentiator in awarding contracts for private labels, but since most brands are comparable in that feature, price becomes paramount.
The relative lack of product differentiation forces most participants to submit increasingly price-competitive bids in this segment. The negative fallout of this is that private labels could possibly take over the market and force branded thermometers into commodity status. Manufacturers will have to choose between developing a brand image to distinguish themselves and following the market trend of acquiring private label volumes. This decision will rest as much on the company's resources as on its market penetration strategy.
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Market Overview
1. Introduction
2 TOTAL U.S. TEMPERATURE MONITORING EQUIPMENT MARKETS
Total Market Overview
1. Introduction
2. Total Revenues and Revenue Breakdown by Segment
3. Market and Technology Trends
4. Analysis
Industry Challenges and Strategic Recommendations
1. Industry Challenges
2. Strategic Recommendations
Market Drivers and Restraints
1. Market Drivers
2. Market Restraints
Frost & Sullivan Awards
1. Product Line Quality Award
2. Technology Innovation Award
3. Product Innovation Award.
3 U.S. DIGITAL TEMPERATURE MONITORS MARKET
Market Overview
1. Introduction
2. Competitive Structure
3. Product Overview
4. Analysis
Market Forecasts
1. Revenue Analysis
2. Unit Shipment Analysis
3. Pricing Analysis
4. Market Share Analysis
4 U.S. INFRARED TEMPERATURE MONITORS MARKET
Market Overview
1. Introduction
2. Competitive Structure
3. Product Overview
4. Analysis
Market Forecasts
1. Revenue Analysis
2. Unit Shipment Analysis
3. Pricing Analysis
4. Market Share Analysis
5 U.S. ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE MONITORS MARKET
Market Overview
1. Introduction
2. Competitive Structure
3. Product Overview
4. Analysis
Market Forecasts
1. Revenue Analysis
2. Unit Shipment Analysis
3. Pricing Analysis
4. Market Share Analysis
6 U.S. MERCURY TEMPERATURE MONITORS MARKET
Market Overview
1. Introduction
2. Competitive Structure
3. Product Overview
4. Analysis
Market Forecasts
1. Revenue Analysis
2. Unit Shipment Analysis
3. Pricing Analysis
4. Market Share Analysis
List Of Figures
Chapter 2
Temperature Monitors Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 1999-2009
Temperature Monitors Market: Percent of Revenues by Market (U.S.), 1999-2009
Temperature Monitors Market: Impact of Top Industry Challenges (U.S.), 2003-2009
Temperature Monitors Market: Industry Strategies (U.S.), 2003
Temperature Monitors Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2003-2009
Temperature Monitors Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2003-2009
Chapter 3
Digital Temperature Monitors Market: Competitive Structure (U.S.), 2002
Digital Temperature Monitors Market: Products Offered by Major Market Participants (U.S.), 2002
Digital Temperature Monitors Market: Revenue Forecasts by Market Type (U.S.), 1999-2009
Digital Temperature Monitors Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (U.S.), 1999-2009
Digital Temperature Monitors Market: Pricing Forecasts (U.S.), 1999-2009
Digital Temperature Monitors Market: Market Share Trends of Major Market Participants (U.S.), 2002
Chapter 4
Infrared Temperature Monitors Market: Competitive Structure (U.S.), 2002
Infrared Temperature Monitors Market: Products Offered by Major Market Participants (U.S.), 2002
Infrared Temperature Monitors Market: Revenue Forecasts by Market Type (U.S.), 1999-2009
Infrared Temperature Monitors Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (U.S.), 1999-2009
Infrared Temperature Monitors Market: Pricing Forecasts (U.S.), 1999-2009
Infrared Temperature Monitors Market: Market Share Trends of Major Market Participants (U.S.), 2002
Chapter 5
Electronic Temperature Monitors Market: Competitive Structure (U.S.), 2002
Electronic Temperature Monitors Market: Products Offered by Major Market Participants (U.S.), 2002
Electronic Temperature Monitors Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 1999-2009
Electronic Temperature Monitors Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (U.S.), 1999-2009
Electronic Temperature Monitors Market: Pricing Forecasts (U.S.), 1999-2009
Electronic Temperature Monitors Market: Market Share Trends of Major Market Participants (U.S.), 2002
Chapter 6
Mercury Temperature Monitors Market: Competitive Structure (U.S.), 2002
Mercury Temperature Monitors Market: Products Offered by Major Market Participants (U.S.), 2002
Mercury Temperature Monitors Market: Revenue Forecasts by Market Type (U.S.), 1999-2009
Mercury Temperature Monitors Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (U.S.), 1999-2009
Mercury Temperature Monitors Market: Pricing Forecasts (U.S.), 1999-2009
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