Industry News

CT to Witness Fastest Revenue Growth of Imaging Modules
The global CT systems market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of more than 7% through 2021, ahead of the growth in X-ray, ultrasound or MRI systems, driven by an increasing number of clinical applications, product developments, growing geriatric population, and rising incidences of chronic diseases, such as cancer, lung diseases, and rheumatoid arthritis. The significant growth being witnessed in the global CT market can also be attributed to the increasing incidence of injuries and growing awareness of the benefits of diagnosing a health condition during its earliest stages. More...28 Feb 2017

Top Three Emerging Trends Impacting Global MRI Systems Market
The size of the global magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems market is expected to reach USD 7.52 billion by 2021, driven by top three emerging trends: strategic initiatives; growing focus on development of PET/MRI hybrid imaging systems, and; growing importance of tele-imaging. These are the latest findings of Technavio Research, a global technology research and advisory company. More...21 Feb 2017

Toshiba Medical Systems to Be Named as Canon Medical Systems
Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation, a medical unit of Toshiba Corp. that provides medical imaging products and solutions, will be named as Canon Medical Systems Corporation. The company will officially introduce the new name around the start of 2018 after the completion of regulatory procedures with pharmaceutical and medical equipment authorities from both the countries. More...09 Feb 2017

GE and ATC Appointed Technology Provider for Kuwait Hospital Program
A partnership between GE Healthcare and Advanced Technology Company (ATC) has been appointed as the key medical technology provider for five new hospitals of Kuwait’s Ministry of Health as part of its strategic healthcare infrastructure modernization plan. More...09 Feb 2017
IBA Molecular Acquires Mallinckrodt Nuclear Imaging
IBA Molecular, a supplier of molecular imaging and other technologies in nuclear medicine, has completed its acquisition of the nuclear imaging business of Mallinckrodt plc, a specialty pharmaceutical company, following the receipt of regulatory approvals. The acquisition of Mallinckrodt Nuclear Imaging, announced in August 2016, brings together two nuclear imaging businesses with complementary strengths, manufacturing capabilities, commercial footprints and operational networks. More...30 Jan 2017

Top 6 Trends in Global CT Systems Market
The global medical computed tomography (CT) systems market is valued at USD 4.9 billion for 2016 and should continue to grow about twice as fast as other medical devices, driven by product improvements, growing clinical applications, an aging population with significant diagnostic needs, and rising incidence of chronic disease. These are the latest findings of Kalorama Information, an independent medical market research firm, which has identified the top six trends shaping the global CT systems market. More...30 Jan 2017
In Other News
Siemens and Biogen to Jointly Develop New MRI Tools
Varian Medical Systems to Acquire PerkinElmer's Medical Imaging Business
Canon Completes Acquisition of Toshiba Medical
CompuGroup Medical Ends Talks with Agfa on Potential Deal
Bracco, Guerbet Reportedly Targeting Bayer Radiology Business
Agfa HealthCare to Implement Enterprise Imaging for Radiology in Amsterdam
Rayence Acquires Osko Digital X-Ray Solutions
Medical Imaging Specialist Guerbet Celebrates Its 90th Year
Medical Digital Imaging Systems Market Worth USD 37.9 Billion by 2024
Bruker to Acquire Oncovision Preclinical PET Imaging Business
Mallinckrodt to Sell Nuclear Imaging Business to IBA Molecular
Global Ultrasound Devices Market Worth USD 3,860 Million By 2021
New Low-Cost Alternative Service Agreement for Digital Detectors Launched
Global Medical Imaging Equipment Market Worth USD 45.3 Billion by 2023
Medical Ultrasound Systems Market Reaches USD 6.5 Billion in 2015
Analysts Expect MRI Systems Sales to Reach USD 7.19 Billion by 2021
Carestream Health Enters Fluoroscopy and Ultrasound Markets
New Dutch Enterprise Image Management Solution Contract Awarded
Comprehensive New Diagnostic Technology Research Partnership Announced
German Hospital Network Acquires Advanced 2D/3D Imaging Systems
EUR 50 Million Contract Awarded by UK Hospitals for Imaging Services
Deal Announced for New Multi-Room Proton Therapy Center in China
Image Analysis Software Revenue Expected to Reach USD 4.5 Billion by 2024
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