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The analysis of the Total U.S. Digital and Computed Radiography (DR/CR) Market was based on two individual analyses of the U.S. Digital Radiography (DR) and the U.S. Computed Radiography (CR) markets.

This research service analyzes the digital and computed radiography markets since 2006 and forecasts market measurements through the year 2016. Specific market trends, opportunities, challenges, drivers and restraints are discussed, and strategic approaches are proposed. Current competitive characteristics of the market, and technology and end-user trends are also discussed.

The economic crisis and uncertainties related to healthcare reform have heavily impacted the U.S. Digital and Computed Radiography (DR/CR) Market in 2009. Financial hardships and widespread capital spending freezes have prevented many facilities from making medical equipment purchases.

Despite the unfavorable circumstances of 2008-2009, the DR/CR market has been more resilient than most U.S. markets, largely because of the central role that radiography plays in medical imaging

Total U.S. Digital and Computed Radiography Market Segmentation

Digital and computed radiography are differentiated by one criterion: the use of cassettes.

• Computed Radiography (CR) requires the use of cassette-based imaging plates that must be manually transferred to a digitizing scanner for the production of digital images.

• Digital Radiography (DR) does not require the use of cassettes and enables automatic production of digital images after X-ray exposure.

Total U.S. Digital and Computed Radiography Market Unit Shipment Forecasts (2006-2016)

• Widespread capital spending freezes among major medical institutions are largely responsible for the significant contraction in DR/CR unit shipment volume in 2009

• DR/CR unit shipment volume is expected to undergo another smaller contraction in 2010 as the economy recovers and capital resources begin becoming available to potential buyers.

• Consumers are expected to move forward slowly and cautiously with purchases in 2010 as they observe and assess the effects that healthcare policies and gain confidence in the new healthcare system.

• Unit shipment growth is expected to gain momentum beyond 2011, due mostly to stronger growth in the DR market segment. 

Source: MarketResearch.com

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