Medical Imaging Market Report: 2009 Edition

The imaging market is being driven by an ageing population, and an increasing prevalence of inactive lifestyle. The imaging market is the largest sub-segment in the global medical equipment market and within imaging, x-ray equipment is the highest selling product category. However, the market is witnessing a shift towards nuclear imaging and computed tomography.

A key trend in the medical imaging market is the introduction of innovative technologies and development of new imaging methods. New softwares are able to more quickly extract data and present results in clearer images. All images are digital, which makes it easier to transmit and store them. The transmission of high-quality images help radiologists to provide professional services from locations around the world.

The medical imaging market is dominated by GE, Siemens and Philips. GE dominates Americas while Siemens is more strong in Europe and Philips in Asia. Within Asia, Philips is focusing more on China. Sales in medical imaging market are driven by technological innovation and therefore, companies are allocating a significant share of their R&D budget to imaging division.

This report analyzes the medical imaging market and examines major trends prevalent in the sector. It also analyzes the sub-segments like contrast agents and radiopharmaceuticals. Apart from providing a competitive landscape of the market, the report profiles major imaging equipment suppliers with a discussion of recent developments

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Global Watch Market Report: Focus on Luxury Watches

Luxury watch brands are competing amongst themselves for leadership in delivering the most innovative piece. Watch brands are taking advantage of new technologies such as robots and hi-tech coatings. New materials, such as titanium and ceramics, are also being used in watch designs. A notable trend is retailers asking fashion brands to design special watches exclusively for their stores.

At present, Swiss-made watches are completely dominating the worldwide luxury watch market contributing almost 100 percent share. These watches are exported to most of the developed countries. However, rising incomes in emerging markets have led to a new category of affluent young professionals with high purchasing power. These countries have become a potential opportunity for ultra expensive watch manufacturers.

Major luxury watch companies are trying to tighten the requirements by which watches qualify as Swiss-made. Smaller companies view this move as an attempt to force them out of market.

The global watch market is dominated by Swiss manufacturers. The three leading Swiss companies are Swatch Group, Richemont and Rolex, representing the largest share in the global watch market.

This report analyzes the luxury watch market and examines major trends prevalent in the sector. Specifically, it analyzes the Swiss luxury watch market and its export destinations. Apart from providing a competitive landscape of the market, the report also profiles major luxury watchmakers in Switzerland with a discussion of their key business strategies.

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