This report analyzes the worldwide markets for 3D Medical Imaging in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: MRI & CT, and Ultrasound. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 79 companies including many key and niche players  such as Barco NV, GE Healthcare, Hitachi Aloka Medical Ltd., Philips Healthcare, Samsung Medison America Inc., Siemens Healthcare, The Esaote Group, TomTec Imaging Systems GmbH, and Toshiba America Medical Systems.  Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

3D MEDICAL IMAGING								MCP-1202
A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT


                                            CONTENTS


  1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS                       1
      Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations                          1
      Disclaimers                                                          2
      Data Interpretation & Reporting Level                                3
       Quantitative Techniques & Analytics                                 3
      Product Definitions and Scope of Study                               3
       Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)                                    4
       Computed Tomography (CT)                                            4
       Ultrasound                                                          5

  2. MEDICAL IMAGING INDUSTRY OVERVIEW & OUTLOOK                           6
      Impact of Recession on Medical Imaging Market: A Glimpse into
       the Recent Past                                                     6
      Growing Sophistication in Developing Markets                         7
      CT and MRI - The Most Affected Modalities in Medical Imaging         7
      Recession Hammers Global Ultrasound Equipment Market, Albeit
       Moderately                                                          8
       Growth in Emerging Markets Gives a Breather                         8
       Future Prospects                                                    8
      Brighter Outlook for 3D Imaging in Medicine                          8
      3D Medical Imaging Workstations and Software Market                  9
       Market Analysis                                                     9
       Market Driven by Technological Innovations                          9
       Advanced Computers Facilitate Advanced Imaging                      10
       Cardiology Imaging IT - A Potential Market for Software Vendors     10
       Industry Witnesses Stronger Ties Amongst PACS Providers and
        Advanced Visualization Vendors                                     10

  3. RECENT TRENDS IN THE MEDICAL IMAGING SOFTWARE MARKET                  11
      Advances in Technology and Software Applications could
       Possibly Enable Sharing of Imaging Data Online                      11
      WebGL and HTML5: Innovations to do away with Plug-Ins for 2D
       and 3D Imaging                                                      11
      Computer Aided Designing in Medical Imaging                          11
      Ultrasounds- A Powerful Imaging Tool, Thanks to Signal
       Multiplexing Technology                                             12
       How Does Signal Multiplexing Technology Works?                      12
       Image Analysis Packages                                             12
       Select Examples                                                     13
        Real-time 3D Ultrasound Systems                                    13
        4D Left Ventricular Analysis for Cardiac Resynchronization
         Therapy (CRT)                                                     13
      MRI Imaging Equipment and Software                                   13
       Patent Scenario in the MRI Market                                   13
        Table 1: Global Patent Scenario in MRI (2005-2010):
        Percentage Share Breakdown by Country (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                         14
        Table 2: Global Patent Scenario in MRI (2005-2010):
         Percentage Share Breakdown by Year (includes corresponding
          Graph/Chart)                                                     14
        Table 3: Global Patent Scenario in MRI (2005-2010):
        Percentage Share Breakdown by Company (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                         14

  4. KEY TRENDS AND ISSUES IN THE MEDICAL IMAGING MARKET                   15
      Diagnostic Imaging - The New Name for Medical Imaging                15
      Technological Advancements Rife in 3D Medical Imaging                15
      Technological Integration Gathers Impetus                            15
      Reimbursement Issues Threaten Future Growth                          15
      4-D imaging - Adding a New Dimension to the Ultrasound Market        16
      Global Medical Imaging Market - Changing Demographic Trends          16
      New Applications Drive MRI Market                                    16
      Miniaturized Devices Create Revolution in Ultrasound Equipment
       Market                                                              17
       Advancement and Miniaturization Grips Ultrasound Devices            17
       Handheld Echocardiography Devices Transform Diagnosis of
        Cardiac Diseases                                                   17
       Expanding Ultrasound Applications to Propel Market Growth           18
      CT Scanners Grow with Expansion of Application Range                 18
      Combination of CT and PET Drives Fusion Technologies                 19
      Open Systems Development Transforms MRI Systems                      19
      Breast MRI Systems Gaining Prominence in Europe and US               20

  5. COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS                                                  21
      Competitive Scenario at the Global Front                             21
      Competitive Scenario in Emerging Countries                           21
      Competitive Landscape by Product segment                             21
       Table 4: Global Ultrasound Equipment Market (2010):
       Percentage Share Breakdown by Leading Players for GE,
       Philips, and Hitachi Medical (includes corresponding
       Graph/Chart)                                                        21

       Table 5: Global CT Equipment Market (2010): Percentage Share
       Breakdown by Leading Players for Siemens, GE, Toshiba, and
       Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                         22

       Table 6: Global MRI Equipment Market (2010): Percentage Share
       Breakdown by Leading Players for Siemens, GE, Philips,
       Hitachi, and Toshiba (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)           22

  6. PRODUCT OVERVIEW                                                      23
      3D Medical Imaging                                                   23
       Objectives of 3D Imaging                                            23
      Ultrasound - Definition                                              23
       Ultrasound Technology                                               23
       Ultrasound Machine                                                  24
       Uses                                                                24
       3D Ultrasound                                                       24
        Uses                                                               25
        Four Modes of Ultrasound Used in Medical Imaging                   25
        Application Areas                                                  26
        Advances in 3D Ultrasound Technology                               26
      Computed Tomography (CT) Scan                                        26
       CT Hardware                                                         26
       Role of CT Scanners in Medical Imaging                              27
       Types of CT Scanners                                                27
       Spiral CT Scanning                                                  28
       Advantages of CT Scanners                                           28
       Disadvantages                                                       29
       Multi-Slice CTs - Rising Popularity                                 29
      Angiography                                                          29
       3D Angiography                                                      29
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)                                     30
       The Procedure                                                       30
       Advantages                                                          30
        MRI Applications                                                   31
       New Application Areas for MRI                                       31
        Neuro MRI                                                          31
        Cardiac MRI                                                        32
        Intraoperative MRI                                                 32
        Breast MRI                                                         32
        Functional MRI                                                     32
        Open MRI                                                           33
      Technological Challenges                                             33

  7. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS & INNOVATIONS                                   35
      Global Medical Imaging Unveils GMI App                               35
      Supertex Introduces MD1712 Ultrasound Transmitter Driver IC          35
      Toshiba Introduced New Improved Features in Ultrasound System        35
      Intelerad Launches IntelePACS 3D                                     35
      Hologic to Introduce Three-Dimensional Mammography System            36
      Madison Company Introduces New Ultrasound Imaging Technology         36
      Mobily and Great Connection Introduce New Mobile Medical
       Imaging Service                                                     37
      PreXion Introduces 3D Cone Imaging System for Dentistry              37
      St. Jude Medical Introduces New Intracardiac Ultrasound System
       and ICE Catheter                                                    37
      ZONARE Introduces New Software Version of z one Ultrasound
       Solution                                                            38
      Medic Vision Introduces GiRR3D based SafeCT for CT Scanners          38
      Sectra to Introduce New Visualization Table Supported by
       Sectra PACS Workstation                                             39
      Olympus Develops GF-UCT260 Ultrasound Gastroscope                    39
      Barco Introduces New Range of Display Controllers                    39
      Planmed Unveils Planmed Verity                                       40
      Siemens to Introduce Novel 3D Imaging and Software Applications      40
      Siemens to Introduce ACUSON S2000™ Ultrasound System                 40
      Siemens to Introduce a Complete Range of OB/GYN Imaging
       Solution for Clinical Routine                                       41
      Medison Collaborates with ContextVision                              41
      Royal Philips Electronics Launches iE33 xMATRIX Cardiac
       Ultrasound System                                                   41
      Hitachi Medical Systems America Launches HI Vision Preirus
       Ultrasound Scanner                                                  42
      Suni Medical Launches New Exclusive 3D Cone-Beam CT System           42
      Mach 7 Technologies Develops Keystone Study Split Utility            42
      GE Healthcare Introduces Novel CT Products (India)                   42
      AFP Extends 3D Mobile Cone Beam CT Imaging Services to Various
       Regions                                                             43
      Shina Systems’s Advanced 3Di Medical Imaging Visualization
       Software Attains US FDA Assent                                      43
      Barco Unveils MXRT-7300 for 3D & Mammography                         44
      Zonare Introduces Upgrades for z.one Ultra System                    44
      Hitachi Offers Free Upgrades for Oasis Users                         45
      FiatLux Launches Visualize™ Free Software for MRI and CT Imaging     45
      Verathon® Introduces AortaScan™ AMI 9700 Ultrasound Instrument       46
      Toshiba Unveils New CV-3D Software Package and Workstation           46
      MEDISON Unveils New OB/GYN 3D/4D Ultrasound System                   47
      Siemens Healthcare Introduces Acuson S2000 Ultrasound Imaging
       System for Women                                                    47
      Toshiba Introduces Two New Voxar 3D Visualization Products           48
      Broncus Introduces Bronchoscopic Tools for Lung Diseases
       Treatment                                                           49
      Philips Introduces New HD9 Ultrasound System                         49
      Medison Unveils ACCUVIX V20                                          50
      TomTec and Medis Jointly Launch Cardiac Imaging and Analysis
       Product                                                             50
      Mobilis Introduces Portable Ultrasound Scanners                      51
      Siemens Introduces MRI and CT Imaging Products                       51
      GE Healthcare to Introduce High End CT Scanner                       51
      GE Unveils New Ultrasound Versions                                   52
      Siemens Launches Acuson S2000 Ultrasound System                      52
      Toshiba Launches Aquilion ONE™ CT Scanner                            52
      Toshiba America Launches Cardiovascular Ultrasound                   53
      Acceleware Launches AxRecon                                          53

  8. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY                                              54
      GE and MIT to Jointly Establish Medical Electronic Device
       Realization Center                                                  54
      Hitachi Aloka Medical Establishes Hitachi Aloka Medical America      54
      Samsung Electronics and Medison to Establish Samsung Medison         54
      Esaote International NV Takes Over 3mensio                           54
      BK Medical Inks Agreement with Novation                              55
      Care UK Acquires Majority Stake in Specialist Medical Imaging        55
      EOS Imaging Awarded FDA Clearance for Stereos Workstation            55
      Barco Selects ATI FirePro™ 3D Professional Graphics Technology
       of AMD                                                              56
      Siemens Healthcare Establishes New Clinical Products Division        56
      Hitachi Medicals Acquires Aloka                                      57
      Philips Initiates Development of MPI                                 57
      Agfa Obtains Reselling Rights for iNtuition™ from TeraRecon          57
      SharpView AB Conducts Collaborative Study on 3D Imaging              58
      Varian Medical Systems and IMRIS to Co-Develop Innovative
       Cancer Therapy                                                      58
      Siemens Medical Solutions USA forms Alliance with National
       Semiconductor                                                       59
      Hologic Acquires Sentinelle Medical                                  59
      Royal Philips Takes Over Shanghai Apex Electronics                   59
      SonoSite Acquires VisualSonics                                       60
      Michelson Acquires Distribution Rights of Biotronics’ 3Dnet Suite    60
      XCounter Enters into an Agreement with Artemis Imaging               60
      Ziosoft inks an Agreement with Insight Oceania                       61
      Siemens Wins Contract for Diagnostics Imaging Equipment              61
      Johns Hopkins Takes Over Imorgon Ultrasound PACS                     61
      Visage to Power Southern’s Sydney Practices with Thin Client
       Imaging Solution                                                    62
      Fujifilm Acquires NDT Comercial                                      62
      Barco Acquires FIMI                                                  62
      Symphony Acquires MASTERIMAGE                                        63
      Ascent Obtains FDA 510(k) Approval to Reprocess SoundStar
       Ultrasound Catheter                                                 63
      BSD Medical Integrates Hyperthermia System with GE’s Tesla MR
       Imaging Solution                                                    63
      InSight Imaging Inks Service Partnership Agreement with Quorum
       Health                                                              64
      Toshiba Medical Acquires Barco’s AVIS                                64
      Pro Medicus Takes Over Visage Imaging                                65
      U-Systems Enters into a Licensing Agreement with Siemens             65
      Visage and Viatronix Ink Marketing Deal                              66
      Kardia Takes Over Freeland Systems                                   66
      Eigen’s New Prostate Cancer Imaging Device Gains FDA Approval        66
      Trivitron Inks Three JV Deals for Medical Devices                    67
      TeraRecon Establishes a New German Subsidiary                        67
      RadNet Acquires Assets of Papastavros Group                          67
      Analogic Corp Takes over Copley Controls Corp                        68
      Bederra Acquires Lumar Diagnostic Imaging                            68
      RadNet Takes over 5 Of the 6 Imaging Practices from InSight          68
      China Medical Acquires BBE                                           68
      Avista Capital Acquires Medical Imaging Unit of Bristol-Myers
       Squibb                                                              69
      CML HealthCare Announces Acquisition of ARS Holding                  69
      Volcano Acquires Novelis                                             69
      Eklin Acquires Ultrasource                                           70
      Bracco Announces E-Z-EM Acquisition                                  70
      3M Acquires IMTEC                                                    70
      Siemens Receives FDA Clearance for SOMATOM Definition AS             71
      Sirona Dental Systems Selects 3D Systems’ InVision® DP 3-D
       Modeler                                                             71

  9. CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN THE RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE BUIILDER        72
      PerkinElmer Takes Over Improvision                                   72
      Elekta Takes Over 3D Line Medical Systems                            72
      Bio-Imaging Acquires Theralys                                        73
      Fujifilm Takes Over Problem Solving Concept                          73
      Siemens Medical Completes Acquisition of Diagnostic Division
       of Bayer Healthcare                                                 73
      Titanium Group to Take Over China Medical Systems                    74
      Visage Imaging and Medicsight Enter Into a Partnership Deal          74
      Toshiba Medical Systems and TomTec Imaging Systems Collaborate       75
      Siemens Partners with U-Systems                                      75
      XCounter and Nucletron Enter into a Commercial Partnership           75
      Ziehm Imaging and BrainLAB Enter into Development and
       Marketing Pact                                                      75
      GE Healthcare and Medipattern Enter into Sales and Development
       Agreement                                                           76
      Swissray Inks Agreement with Stryker Corporation                     76
      Swissray Obtains Contract from Premier                               77
      Toshiba to Supply Xario™ Ultrasound Systems to OIT                   77
      AFP Obtains License to Market NewTom VG 3-D CBCT Scanners            77
      Aurora Establishes Aurora Asia, a New Asian Subsidiary               78
      Mercury Computer Systems Forms a New Subsidiary, Visage Imaging      78
      Fukuda Denshi to Divest Kontron                                      78
      EPIC Imaging Purchases FONAR Upright Multi-Position MRI              78
      Bracco Group Sells Esaote S.p.A. to Group of Investment Firms        79
      Philips Acquires Intermagnetics                                      79
      AFP Imaging to Takeover Quantitative Radiology                       79
      Cedara Joins Hands with Advanced Imaging                             80
      Mercury Computer Inks Agreement with Genesis Digital                 80
      Fujifilm and Zonare Enter into an OEM Agreement                      81
      Eastman Kodak Receives FDA Clearance for Several 3D Capabilities     81
      GE and Volcano Received FDA Approval for "Innova IVUS"               81
      Barco and ATI Come Together for Providing 3D Imaging Solutions       82
      Merge eFilm Merges with Cedara                                       82
      iCAD Enters into Licensing Pact with Viatronix                       82
      Vital Images Enters into an Agreement with R2 Technology             83
      Vital Images Extends Agreement with Toshiba                          83
      Varian Medical Systems Inks a Pact with ISII                         83
      SIGGAR1 Selects Voxar ColonscreenÒ to Interpret Virtual
       Colonoscopy Studies                                                 83
      SMS Selects Xilinx to Supply FPGA                                    83
      Barco Upgrades 2MP Color Display System                              84
      Swissray Bags FDA Clearance to Market ddRCombi™ Trauma               84
      Barco Acquires Voxar                                                 84
      IMGC Acquires MRI Devices and Invivo Corp                            84
      Vital Images Takes Over Hinnovation                                  84
      Confirma Forms Alliance with GE Healthcare                           85
      Confirma Ties Up with iCAD                                           85
      Ziehm Imaging GmbH in Alliance with Mercury Computer Systems         85
      Toshiba Enters into a Collaboration with Zale Lipshy                 85
      Siemens Medical Solutions Inks Agreement with HipGraphics            86
      Vital Images and iCAD Ink Agreement                                  86
      Cedara Inks Agreement with Medical Imaging Companies                 86
      Varian Medical Systems Gains FDA Approval                            86

  10. PRODUCT LAUNCHES IN THE RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER          87
      Toshiba Launches First Aplio XG Ultrasound System                    87
      Siemens Launches New Biplane Imaging System                          87
      Siemens Launches New Ultrasound Application                          87
      Siemens Launches ACUSON Antares 5.0 Release                          88
      Medison Unveils SonoAce X8                                           88
      GE Launches Ultrasound Data Management System                        88
      GE Launches Upgraded Emergency Medicine and Anesthesia
       Delivery Solutions                                                  89
      LOGIQ e Anesthesia Version                                           89
      LOGIQ Book XP Enhanced                                               89
      Siemens Launches HD PET/CT                                           89
      Hitachi Unveils ECLOS16™ CT Scanner                                  90
      GE Upgrades Vivid Cardiovascular Ultrasound Systems                  90
      GE Healthcare Launches HDCT Scan                                     90
      Philips Launches Brilliance iCT Scanner                              91
      Siemens Launches Acuson P10                                          91
      GE Healthcare Launches Motion-Free PET/CT Imaging                    91
      Toshiba Launches Artida                                              91
      Ethicon Endo-Surgery Launches Mr Biopsy System                       92
      TeraRecon Launches Breast MRI Analysis Tool for Aquarius Server      92
      PerkinElmer Introduces UltraVIEW®VoX Solution                        93
      TomTec Introduces 4D LV- Analysis MR Application                     93
      Siemens Launches syngo® DynaCT Cardiac                               93
      Parascript Enters Medical Imaging Market                             93
      Verathon Launches BladderScan BVI 9400                               94
      Aloka Offers ProSound Alpha 10 Ultrasound System with Olympus
       Gastrovideos                                                        94
      GE Healthcare Rolls Out Viewpoint 2007 and Voluson e System          95
      Toshiba Launches the Vantage Atlas MRI System                        95
      Japanese Creators Invent Tomogram Creating Tool                      96
      Siemens Showcases Archetype MR-PET Technology                        96
      MedSystems and Philips Unveils New Ultrasound System                 96
      Barco Launches 3D Medical Imaging                                    97
      Esaote Launches New 3.0 Software Package                             97
      Ultrasonix Launches Sonix CEP                                        98
      TeraRecon Launches 3D CBCT Scanner                                   98
      Biologics to Launch NOGA XP Cardiac Navigation System                98
      VisualSonics Adds New Cardiovascular Features to Vevo 770™ System    99
      Vital and Toshiba Launch SUREPlaque™                                 99
      Siemens Unveils Antares 4.0 Ultrasound System                        99
      Siemens Unveils Acuson X300                                          100
      Esaote Launches G-Scan MRI System and MyLab™ Ultrasound Family       100
      Barco Launches VOXAR 3D 6.1                                          100
      Philips Unveils TrueView CT technology                               101
      Suros Surgical Unveils ATEC Emerald                                  101
      Philips Reveals New Ultrasound Systems for OB-Gyn Clinicians         101
      Siemens Launches Workflow Solutions for Ultrasound Systems           101
      GE Healthcare Unveils CardIQ Fusion                                  102
      TomTec Unveils New Software for Right Ventricular Diagnostics        102
      Compressus to Append 3D Features to MEDxConnect                      102
      Barco Develops 3D Software for World’s First Mobile Scanner          102
      NIRS Develops World’s First 4D X-Ray CT Scanner                      102
      Barco Introduces Improved Range of 3D Visualization and
       Analysis Software                                                   103
      Siemens Unveils Acuson Antares Ultrasound, Premium Edition           103
      TomTec Launches 3D Package for Mitral Valve Diagnosis                103
      B-K Medical Unleashes Pro Focus Color Ultrasound Scanner             103
      Esaote Launches Picus-Just 4D for Real-Time Obstetric Care           103
      Esaote Unveils Mylab™15-Just 4D™, a Real-Time Fetal Ultrasound
       System                                                              103
      Toshiba Adds DTHI, 4D Imaging to Aplio and Xario                     104
      HMSA Introduces Emory Cardiac Toolbox™ PETtools™                     104
      Teradyne Launches ClearVue                                           104
      Living Image® Software 3D Analysis Package from Xenogen
       Corporation                                                         104
      Eastman Kodak Company Rolls Out KODAK Color Medical Imager 1000      105
      Aloka Debuts ProSound alpha 5(1)                                     105
      Siemens Medical Solutions Unveils ARCADIS Orbic 3D                   105
      Royal Philips Launches iE33 Intelligent Echocardiography System      105
      Philips Develops New 3D Visualization Technique for Intera
       Achieva                                                             105
      Philips Cardiac 3D Quantification                                    106
      Philips Offers Xcelera                                               106
      Phillips Launches New Ultrasound System                              106
      Dental Imaging Machine Debuts in Canada                              106
      Varian Unveils Image-Guided Radiotherapy Software                    107
      Microwave Imaging System                                             107
      Silicon-based Ultrasound Technology                                  108
      Stereotactic Radiosurgery - More Effective with 3D Medical
       Imaging                                                             108
      Philips Develops Live 3D Echo Technology                             109
      GEMS Introduces Hybrid Imaging Technology                            109
      TeraRecon Develops Real-Time Processing for CT Colonography          109
      VIZTA3D Unveils State-of-the-Art 3D Computer Display                 110

  11. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS                                              111
      Barco NV (Belgium)                                                   111
      GE Healthcare (UK)                                                   111
      Hitachi Aloka Medical Ltd. (Japan)                                   112
      Philips Healthcare (US)                                              112
      Samsung Medison America Inc. (USA)                                   113
      Siemens Healthcare (Germany)                                         113
      The Esaote Group (Italy)                                             113
      TomTec Imaging Systems GmbH (Germany)                                114
      Toshiba America Medical Systems (US)                                 115

  12. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE                                            116
      Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis
      for 3D Medical Imaging (Software and workstations used in MRI
      and CT, and Ultrasound machines) by Geographic Region - US,
      Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest
      of World Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
      US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                           116

      Table 8: World Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging
      (Software and workstations used in MRI and CT, and Ultrasound
      machines) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
      Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), and Rest of World
      Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
      Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                         117

      Table 9: World 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging
      (Software and workstations used in MRI and CT, and Ultrasound
      machines) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
      Dollar Sales for US, Canada,  Japan, Europe,Asia- Pacific
      (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003,
      2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                     118

      Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis
      for 3D Medical Imaging (Software and workstations used in MRI
      and CT Machines) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
      Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) and Rest of World
      Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
      Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                         119

      Table 11: World Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging
      (Software and workstations used in MRI and CT Machines) by
      Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
      (Excluding Japan) and Rest of World Independently Analyzed
      with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003
      through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                    120

      Table 12: World 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging
      (Software and workstations used in MRI and CT Machines) by
      Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
      US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) and
      Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                           121

      Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis
      for 3D Medical Imaging (Software and workstations used in
      Ultrasound Machines) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
      Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) and Rest of World
      Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
      Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
      Graph/Chart)                                                         122

      Table 14: World Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging
      (Software and workstations used in Ultrasound Machines) by
      Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
      (Excluding Japan) and Rest of World Independently Analyzed
      with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003
      through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                    123

      Table 15: World 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging
      (Software and workstations used in Ultrasound Machines) by
      Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
      US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) and
      Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes
      corresponding Graph/Chart)                                           124

  13. THE UNITED STATES                                                    125
      A.Market Analysis                                                    125
        US 3D Medical Imaging Market                                       125
        Technological Enhancements Fuel Growth in Handheld
         Ultrasound Market                                                 126
        DRA Affects Fortunes of Imaging Equipment                          126
        3D Imaging Drives Advanced Imaging Techniques Market               126
        3D Imaging, A Vital Tool for Radiologists                          127
        Integration of 3D Imaging with PACS Essential for Better
         Results                                                           127
        Computed Tomography Finds New Applications                         127
        CT Scanning Extends to Facilities Other Than Hospitals             128
        Market in Favor of High-Slice Scanners                             128
        US CT Market - A Highly Competitive Arena                          128
        Cardiac Imaging to Offer Good Growth Prospects for the CT
         Systems                                                           128
        MRI Market in the Recent Years                                     128
        Clinical Applications Continue to Expand for MRI Scanners          129
        Emerging Segments to Drive Growth in Ultrasound Market             129
        Impact of Cuts on Healthcare on Medical Imaging                    130
        Leading Players in the Medical Imaging Market                      130
        Competitive Analysis                                               130
         Table 16: Leading Players in the US 3D CT, MR and
         Angiography Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown by Value
         Sales for GE Healthcare, Siemens Healthcare, Philips
         Healthcare, and Others  (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      130
        Strategic Corporate Developments                                   131
        Product Launches                                                   135
        Focus on Select Major Players                                      140
      B.Market Analytics                                                   142
        Table 17: The US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality -
        MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through
        2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                          142

        Table 18: The US Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging
        Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT, and
        Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                         143

        Table 19: The US 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging
        Software and Workstations by Modality- Percentage Breakdown
        of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets for
        Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)       144

  14. CANADA                                                               145
      A.Market Analysis                                                    145
        An Overview of the Canadian Medical Equipment Industry             145
         Table 20: Canadian Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Market
         (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown by Segments (includes
         corresponding Graph/Chart)                                        145

         Table 21: Leading Players in the Canadian Diagnostic
         Imaging Equipment Market (2009): Percentage Share Breakdown
         for GE Healthcare, Philips Medical Systems, Siemens Medical
         Solutions, Hologic Inc., and Others (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                      146

         Table 22: Canadian Total Exports of Imaging Equipment
         (2009) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                       146
        Canadian Medical Imaging Market                                    146
        Regulatory Scenario                                                146
        Market Outlook                                                     147
        Cedara Software Corp. - A Canadian 3D Software Major               147
      B.Market Analytics                                                   148
        Table 23: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by
        Modality- MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
        2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)             148

        Table 24: Canadian Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging
        Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT, and
        Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                         149

        Table 25: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical
        Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - Percentage
        Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound
        Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                       150

  15. JAPAN                                                                151
      A.Market Analysis                                                    151
        Table 26: Japanese CT Equipment Market (2010): Percentage
        Share Breakdown by Leading Players for Toshiba, Siemens, GE,
        and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                    151

        Table 27: Japanese MRI Equipment Market (2010): Percentage
        Share Breakdown by Leading Players for Siemens, GE, Philips,
        and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                    151
        Diagnostic Imaging Market - An Overview                            151
        Encouraging Political Environment Peps Up Imaging
         Technologies Market                                               152
        Hitachi Acquires Aloka; Emerges as a Leading Japanese
         Player, Makes a Mark Globally                                     152
        Strategic Corporate Developments                                   153
        Product Launch                                                     153
      B.Market Analytics                                                   154
        Table 28: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - 
        MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed
        with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009
        through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                  154

        Table 29: Japanese Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging
        Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT, and
        Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                         155

        Table 30: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical
        Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - Percentage
        Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound
        Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                       156

  16. EUROPE                                                               157
      A.Market Analysis                                                    157
        A Glance at European Imaging Market                                157
        3D Medical Imaging Market - An Overview                            157
        Limited Reimbursement - A Biggest Challenge for European
         Industry                                                          158
        European MRI Market to Grow Despite Challenges                     158
        MRI Market Constraints                                             159
         Market Saturation                                                 159
         MRI Installation                                                  159
         Distribution Issues                                               159
         High Cost                                                         159
        Europe - A Potential Market for CT Systems                         160
        New Technologies Drive Ultrasound Market                           160
        Ultrasound Sector to Experience Growth despite Market
         Saturation                                                        161
        Stringent Radiation Standards to Favor Ultrasound Technique        161
        Portable Ultrasound Systems Continue to Garner Growth              161
        Competitive Analysis                                               162
         Table 31: Leading Players in the European 3D Medical
         Imaging Market (2010): Market Share Breakdown by Value
         Sales for Siemens Healthcare, GE Healthcare, Philips
         Healthcare, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)       162
        Product Launch                                                     162
      B.Market Analytics                                                   163
        Table 32: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by
        Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain,
        Russia & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through
        2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                          163

        Table 33: European Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging
        Software and Workstations by Geographic Region - France,
        Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart).                                                      164

        Table 34: European 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical
        Imaging Software and Workstations by Geographic Region -
        Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany,
        The UK, Italy, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for
        2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)             165

        Table 35: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
        for 3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality- 
        MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed
        with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009
        through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                  166

        Table 36: European Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging
        Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT, and
        Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                         167

        Table 37: European 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical
        Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - Percentage
        Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound
        Markets for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                       168

  16a. FRANCE                                                              169
       Market Analysis                                                     169
        Table 38: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality
        Segment - MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently
        Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
        2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)             169

        Table 39: French Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging
        Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT, and
        Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                         170

        Table 40: French 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging
        Software and Workstations by Modality - Percentage Breakdown
        of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT,  and Ultrasound Markets for
        Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)       171

  16b. GERMANY                                                             172
      A.Market Analysis                                                    172
        Strategic Corporate Development                                    172
        Product Launches                                                   172
        Focus on Select Major Players                                      173
      B.Market Analytics                                                   175
        Table 41: German Recent Past, Current & Futur  Analysis for
        3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality -
        MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through
        2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                          175

        Table 42: German Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging
        Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT, and
        Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                         176

        Table 43: German 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging
        Software and Workstations by Modality - Percentage Breakdown
        of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets for
        Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)       177

  16c. ITALY                                                               178
      A.Market Analysis                                                    178
        The Esaote Group - Key Italian Player                              178
      B.Market Analytics                                                   179
        Table 44: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality -
        MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through
        2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                          179

        Table 45: Italian Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging
        Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT, and
        Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                         180

        Table 46: Italian 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging
        Software and Workstations by Modality - Percentage Breakdown
        of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets for
        Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)       181

  16d. THE UNITED KINGDOM                                                  182
      A.Market Analysis                                                    182
        Government Initiatives Spur Medical Devices Market Growth          182
        Strategic Corporate Developments                                   182
        GE Healthcare (UK) - A Key Player                                  183
      B.Market Analytics                                                   184
        Table 47: The UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality -
        MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through
        2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                          184

        Table 48: The UK Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging by
        Product Segment - MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
        Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                       185

        Table 49: The UK 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging
        by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
        for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets for Years 2003, 2010 &
        2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                          186

  16e. SPAIN                                                               187
       Market Analysis                                                     187
        Table 50: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality -
        MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through
        2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                          187

        Table 51: Spanish Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging
        Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT, and
        Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                         188

        Table 52: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging
        Software and Workstations by Modality - Percentage Breakdown
        of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets for
        Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)       189

  16f. RUSSIA                                                              190
       Market Analysis                                                     190
        Table 53: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
        3D Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality -
        MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with
        Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through
        2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                          190

        Table 54: Russian Historic Review for 3D Medical Imaging
        Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT, and
        Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                         191

        Table 55: Russian 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical Imaging
        Software and Workstations by Modality - Percentage Breakdown
        of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets for
        Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)       192

  16g. REST OF EUROPE                                                      193
      A.Market Analysis                                                    193
        Strategic Corporate Developments                                   193
        Product Launch                                                     194
        Barco NV (Belgium) - A Key Player                                  194
      B.Market Analytics                                                   195
        Table 56: Rest of European Market for 3D Medical Imaging -
        Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis by Product Segment
        for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed
        with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009
        through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                  195

        Table 57: Rest of European Historic Review for 3D Medical
        Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT,
        and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                               196

        Table 58: Rest of European 15-Year Perspective for 3D
        Medical Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality -
        Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT and
        Ultrasound Market for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                         197

  17. ASIA-PACIFIC                                                         198
      A.Market Analysis                                                    198
        China                                                              198
         Lucrative Chinese Medical Imaging Market                          198
         Affluent Urban Population and Anti-Corruption Measure
          Drives Growth in China                                           198
         Chinese Ultrasound Market Surmounts Recessionary Effects          198
         Local Players Compete for a Fair Share in the Market
          Presently Dominated by Overseas Companies                        199
         Color Ultrasound Equipment to Fuel Growth                         199
         Competition Intensifies in the Color Equipment Segment            200
        India                                                              200
         Indian Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Market Wilts Amid
          Recession                                                        200
         Quality Consumers Propel Growth in India                          200
         Competitive Landscape in Indian Medical Imaging Terrain           201
          Indian Ultrasound Equipment Market Overview                      201
           Table 59: Indian Ultrasound Equipment Market by Type
           (2008 & 2009): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales
           for Color Equipment, and Black & White Equipment
           (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            202

           Table 60: Indian Ultrasound Equipment Market by Type
           (2009 & 2010): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
           Color Equipment, and Black & White Equipment (includes
           corresponding Graph/Chart)                                      202

           Table 61: Indian Ultrasound Equipment Market by Category
           (2010): Percentage Breakdown  of Volume Sales for
           Premium, High-End, Mid-End, Entry Level and Portable
           (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                            203
        Demand for Low and Mid- Range Equipment on the Rise                203
        Ultrasound Device Market to Surge                                  203
        Impending Challenges                                               203
        Competitive Scenario: A Review                                     204
         GE Healthcare Leads the Fray, Other Majors include Philips,
          Siemens, and Toshiba Medical                                     204
        Strategic Corporate Developments                                   204
        Product Launches                                                   205
      B.Market Analytics                                                   206
        Table 62: Asia-Pacific Market for 3D Medical Imaging
        Software and Workstations by Modality - Recent Past, Current & 
        Future Analysis by Product Segment for MRI & CT, and
        Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
        Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
        corresponding Graph/Chart)                                         206

        Table 63: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for 3D Medical
        Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT,
        and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                               207

        Table 64: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical
        Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - Percentage
        Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound
        Market for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                       208

  18. REST OF WORLD                                                        209
      A.Market Analysis                                                    209
        Latin American Diagnostic Imaging Market                           209
         Strong Currency Drives Market Growth in Brazil                    209
         Flourishing Private Sector Drives Mexican Imaging Market          209
         Persistent Innovations Lead to Growth in South African
          Medical Imaging Market                                           210
        Product Launches                                                   210
      B.Market Analytics                                                   213
        Table 65: Rest of World Market for 3D Medical Imaging
        Software and Workstations by Modality - Recent Past, Current
        & Future Analysis for MRI & CT, a,nd Ultrasound Markets
        Independently Analyzed with Annual SalesFigures in US$
        Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                       213

        Table 66: Rest of World Historic Review for 3D Medical
        Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - MRI & CT,
        and Ultrasound Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
        Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008
        (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                               214

        Table 67: Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for 3D Medical
        Imaging Software and Workstations by Modality - Percentage
        Breakdown of Dollar Sales for MRI & CT, and Ultrasound
        Market for Years 2003, 2010 & 2017 (includes corresponding
        Graph/Chart)                                                       215


  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

     Total Companies Profiled: 79 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 97)

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     Region/Country                     Players
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     The United States                     56
     Canada                                 5
     Japan                                 11
     Europe                                21
      France                                3
      Germany                               5
      The United Kingdom                    2
      Italy                                 4
      Rest of Europe                        7
     Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)         2
     Middle-East                            2
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