发布时间：2008.5

摘要

Countries covered: Europe

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled European Markets for Flat-panel Detector for Medical Imaging Modalities provides an overview of market dynamics and revenues, along with a complete analysis of key market drivers, restraints and trends faced in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Benelux, Spain and Scandinavia. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following markets: radiology, mammography and computer tomography. This research also examines technology trends, end-product users and distribution networks.

FPDs for Radiology and Mammography Modalities Exhibit Growth Potential

The present digitisation trend in Europe is promoting growth in the market for flat-panel detectors (FPDs). Superior image quality, low radiation exposure and enhanced workflow are some of the advantages of FPD-based imaging systems. The introduction of picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) for picture archival systems and the adoption of healthcare IT solutions have increased the demand for the FPD-based systems in hospitals. The market is segmented according to the modality in which FPDs are used - radiology modalities, mammography modalities and computed tomography (CT) scanners - with varying growth patterns evident in each of these segments. "The market for FPDs in Europe is expanding," notes the analyst of this research. "With the use of FPDs in advanced medical imaging modalities such as digital x-rays, mammography and FPD-based CT scanners, high-resolution x-ray images, which yield better clinical information, can be obtained."

Over the last few years, there has been a steady increase in the number of cardiac and coronary and musculoskeletal-related procedures being performed on adults as well as children. As a result, the market for interventional radiology (IR) and radiology has been exhibiting moderate growth. The growth in these segments has boosted the growth rate of the FPD market, as they are being used in radiology modalities for their superior imaging quality and better diagnostic information. With one in every ten women in Europe likely to develop breast cancer at some point in their life, the digital mammography market will maintain steady growth. This, in turn, will support the FPD market in this segment in registering moderate growth in the future. The CT market segment related to the FPD is waiting to undergo a sea change with the invention of the c-arm flat-panel detectors CT scanners. Currently, the FPD-CT scanners have limited clinical application such as the detection of bone density. Many other aspects including radiation dose and other technical aspects need to be investigated. It will take a few more years before penetration into almost all clinical applications can be achieved. Until then, market scope remains limited.

High Modality Prices are a Cause for Concern

Two major challenges threaten to retard overall market growth. First is the lack of reimbursement for detectors. Second, FPD is a sophisticated imaging technology and is associated with high prices. "Industry participants feel that the prices of FPDs are quite high when compared to the medical imaging modalities into which they are incorporated," explains the analyst. "Over the last couple of years prices have remained steady and market participants have indicated that if prices do not fall, then the FPD market may face competition from cheaper technology."

Price stability presents a particular challenge to tier-2 and tier-3 companies. The average selling price of FPDs has remained quite stable during the past few years without much drop in their levels. This issue should be tackled through efforts to offer more competitive prices if market expansion is to be sustained.

目录及图表

1. Executive Summary

1. Summary of Findings

1. Introduction

2. Glossary of Terms

1. Abbreviations

1. Glossary

3. Research Methodology

1. Definition and Research Scope

1. Introduction and Market Overview

4. Total European Markets for Flat-panel Detector for Medical Imaging

1. Overview of the Total European Markets for Flat-panel Detector for Medical Imaging Modalities

1. Market Overview and Definition

2. Segmentation and Scope

2. Challenges Facing the European Flat-panel Detector Markets for Medical Imaging Modalities

1. Industry Challenges

3. Market Dynamics

1. Market Drivers

2. Market Restraints

4. Forecasts for the Total European Flat-panel Detector Markets for Medical Imaging Modalities

1. Market Engineering Measurements

2. Revenue Forecasts

5. Competitive Structure

1. Competitive Structure for European Flat-panel Detector Markets for Medical Imaging Modalities

5. European Flat-panel Detector Markets by Segment

1. European Markets for Flat-panel Detector for Radiology Modalities

1. Market Overview

2. Market Engineering Measurements

3. Revenue Forecasts

2. European Markets for Flat-panel Detector for Mammography Modalities

1. Market Overview

2. Market Engineering Measurements

3. Revenue Forecasts

3. European Markets for Flat-panel Detector for Computed Tomography (CT) Scanners

1. Market Overview

2. Market Engineering Measurements

3. Revenue Forecasts

6. Geographic Trends and Analysis for Flat-panel Detector Markets for Medical Imaging Modalities in Europe

1. Flat-panel Detector Market for Medical Imaging Modalities in Germany

1. Overview of the Healthcare System

2. Revenue Forecasts

2. Flat-panel Detector Market for Medical Imaging Modalities in the United Kingdom

1. Overview of the Healthcare System

2. Revenue Forecasts

3. Flat-panel Detector Market for Medical Imaging Modalities in France

1. Overview of the Healthcare System

2. Revenue Forecasts

4. Flat-panel Detector Market for Medical Imaging Modalities in Spain

1. Overview of the Healthcare System

2. Revenue Forecasts

5. Flat-panel Detector Market for Medical Imaging Modalities in Italy

1. Overview of the Healthcare System

2. Revenue Forecasts

6. Flat-panel Detector Market for Medical Imaging Modalities in Benelux

1. Overview of the Healthcare System

2. Revenue Forecasts

7. Flat-panel Detector Market for Medical Imaging Modalities in Scandinavia

1. Overview of the Healthcare System

2. Revenue Forecasts

7. Market Engineering Strategy

1. Strategic Recommendations

1. Strategic Recommendations for Flat-panel Detector Markets for Medical Imaging Modalities

8. Database of Key Industry Participants

1. Key Industry Participants

1. Industry Participants

9. Decision Support Database

1. Healthcare Infrastructure and Expenditure

1. Government Healthcare Expenditure

2. Per Capita Healthcare Expenditure

3. Number of Hospitals

2. Demographics

1. Total Polulation

2. Female Population above 65 years of Age

List of Figures

Chapter 4

Total Flat-panel Detector for Medical Imaging Modalities Market: Impact of Top Industry Challenge (Europe), 2008-2014

Total Flat-panel Detector for Medical Imaging Modalities Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (Europe), 2008-2014

Total Flat-panel Detector for Medical Imaging Modalities Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (Europe), 2008-2014

Total Flat-panel Detector for Medical Imaging Modalities Market: Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014

Total Flat-panel Detector for Medical Imaging Modalities Market: Unit Shipment Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014

Total Flat-panel Detector for Medical Imaging Modalities Market: Competitive Structure (Europe), 2007

Chapter 5

Flat-panel Detector for Radiology Modalities Market: Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014

Flat-panel Detector for Mammography Modalities Market: Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2004-2014

Flat-panel Detector for Computed Tomography Scanners Market: Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2007-2014

Chapter 6

Flat-panel Detector for Medical Imaging Modalities Market: Revenue Forecasts (Germany), 2004-2014

Flat-panel Detector for Medical Imaging Modalities Market: Revenue Forecasts (United Kingdom), 2004-2014

Flat-panel Detector for Medical Imaging Modalities Market: Revenue Forecasts (France), 2004-2014

Flat-panel Detector for Medical Imaging Modalities Market: Revenue Forecasts (Spain), 2004-2014

Flat-panel Detector for Medical Imaging Modalities Market: Revenue Forecasts (Italy), 2004-2014

Flat-panel Detector for Medical Imaging Modalities Market: Revenue Forecasts (Benelux), 2004-2014

Flat-panel Detector for Medical Imaging Modalities Market: Revenue Forecasts (Scandinavia), 2004-2014

Chapter 9

Decision Support Database: Percent Healthcare Expenditure in GDP (World), 2002-2012

Decision Support Database: Per Capita Healthcare Expenditure in USD (World), 2002-2012

Decision Support Database: Number of Hospitals (World), 2002-2012

Decision Support Database: Total Population in Million (World), 2002-2012

Decision Support Database: Female Population 65 Plus in Million (World), 2002-2012