According to a new
study by Hexa Research, the global market for portable X-ray and CT scan
devices will grow at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2013 to 2020. The demand will be
driven by growing cases of accidents and health conditions necessitating
orthopedic, cardiovascular or brain-related investigation. New product
developments in portable medical devices market are being facilitated by
technological advancements like wireless devices and capital deployment in
healthcare. Additionally, growing preference for diagnostic techniques that are
minimally invasive and can be brought to the patients’ doorstep is proving
beneficial to growth. The elderly are prone to falls and suffer from orthopedic
issues. Growing worldwide aging population is leading to a rise in implant
procedures. This makes portable screening devices important.
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observes that North America generated the most regional demand for portable
X-ray and CT scan devices. Its dominance is likely to continue owing to surge
in aging populace and technological superiority. Emerging economies in Asia and
Latin America will augment future demand for portable X-ray and CT scan
devices. These developing markets are characterized by a growth in
technologically advanced and affordable products. Asia Pacific market is
anticipated to grow at a CAGR of more than 10% from 2013 to 2020.
X-ray devices accounted for a larger market share as compared to CT scan devices. For the period from 2015 to 2020, demand for X-ray devices is likely to fall while that of CT scan devices will witness substantial growth.
Hexa Research found that on the basis of technology, medium slice scanners, with benefits like cost effectiveness and high performance, accounted for more than 59% of the CT scan market segment. In X-ray devices segment, computed radiography was the preferred technology due to its affordability and user friendliness. In the near future, digital radiography-based portable X-ray machines are foreseen to witness highest growth. They offer features like fastest image acquisition rate, high throughput rate, low radiation and high quality imaging. Key operators in the global portable X-ray and CT scan devices industry are GE Healthcare, Philips Healthcare, Hitachi Medical System, Varian Medical System, Siemens Healthcare, etc. Philips Healthcare with a market share of more than 16.5% assumed the leadership position in 2012.
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