Medical Imaging market is witnessing a rapid technological advancement; leading to the introduction of advanced imaging equipment. Additionally, the emergence of “compact revolution” is setting a trend towards lighter, hand held and portable 3D imaging equipment. The focus is now towards improving the diagnostic procedure by improving quality of images and providing superior imaging services at comparatively lower costs.
Advanced 3D visualization integration with PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) has become an essential component of clinical applications. Nowadays, almost every PACS vendor is offering basic 3D functionality, such as MIP (maximum intensity projection), MPR (multiplanar reconstruction) . Further, the PACS vendors are acquiring or entering into partnerships with imaging technology companies to provide the 3D integration.
The increase in critically ill population, cardiovascular diseases coupled with aging population offer potential growth opportunity in the Medical 3D Imaging market. The medical fields such as dentistry, cardiology, obstetrics/gynecology, etc. are readily adopting this technique due to its various advantages, like more effective diagnosis. Though the technology is popular in the developed nations, it is fast catching up in the Asian countries.
However, the lack of clarity regarding the usage of these systems and the incorporation of various enhancements into their current systems continues to be a major challenge to the healthcare organizations. Further, the economic downturn has had an impact on the operating margins of hospitals; thus, delaying or cutting down capital expenditures on medical technologies; thereby, affecting the 3D Medical Imaging market.
This report by Technavio Insights highlights the scope of the Global 3D Medical Imaging market over the period 2009-2013, along with trends, drivers, growth inhibitors and a few major vendors in the market.
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1.Introduction
2. Market Size and Forecast
3. Geographic Segmentation
3.1.Market Size in Americas
3.2.Market Size in EMEA
3.3.Market Size in APAC
4. Market Trends in 3D Medical Imaging
5. Market Drivers in 3D Medical Imaging
6. Market Challenges in 3D Medical Imaging
7. Vendors
8. Related Reports in this Series
List of Exhibits
Exhibit 2.1:3D Medical Imaging Market Size and Forecast 2009-2013 (In $million)
Exhibit 3.1: Geographic Segmentation – 2009
Exhibit 3.2: 3D Medical Imaging Market Size in Americas 2009-2013 (in $million)
Exhibit 3.3: 3D Medical Imaging Market Size in EMEA 2009-2013 (in $million)
Exhibit 3.4: 3D Medical Imaging Market Size in APAC 2009-2013 (in $million)

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