Applications in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Markets Increase X-Ray Instrumentation Revenues.DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48646) has announced the addition of World X-ray Instrumentation Markets to their offering. The Frost & Sullivan research service titled World X-ray Instrumentation Market provides an overview of the worldwide market for different product segments in terms of revenues by end users and geographic regions, along with a complete analysis of key market drivers, restraints, and trends that impact the growth of this market. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following markets: X-ray diffractometer A Diffractometer (Main Entry: dif·frac·tom·e·ter Pronunciation: di-"frak-'tä-m&-t&r Function: noun) is a measuring instrument for analyzing the structure of a usually crystalline substance from the scattering pattern produced when a beam of radiation or particles (as X rays or , wavelength-dispersive x-ray spectrometer x-ray spectrometer n. A spectrometer using x-rays to separate the chemical constituents of a substance into their characteristic spectral lines for identification and determination of their concentration. , and energy-dispersive x-ray spectrometer. Market Sectors Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research: By Technology: - X-ray diffraction - Wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence - Energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence Technologies The following technologies are covered in this research: - X-ray Diffractometer: An instrument used in x-ray crystallography to measure the diffracted angle and intensity of x radiation reflected from a powdered, polycrystalline Adj. 1. polycrystalline - composed of aggregates of crystals; "polycrystalline metals" crystalline - consisting of or containing or of the nature of crystals; "granite is crystalline" or single crystal specimen - Wavelength-dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer (WDXRF WDXRF Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence ): WDXRF is used to identify and measure the bulk elemental composition of solid materials. - Energy-dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer (EDXRF EDXRF Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence ): Energy Dispersive dispersive /dis·per·sive/ (-per´siv) 1. tending to become dispersed. 2. promoting dispersion. X-ray fluorescence (EDX EDX Energy Dispersive X-Ray (Spectroscopy) EDX Electronic Data Exchange EDX Extended Data Register EDX Event-Driven Executive (IBM Series/1 OS) EDX Event-Based Data Exchange (UPNet) ) spectrometer is the instrument to perform qualitative and quantitative analyses for elements comprising a material by measuring re-emitted characteristic X-ray from elements. Market Overview New EU Directives Expected to Boost Demand for XRF XRF X-Ray Fluorescence XRF X-Ray Flash XRF Cross Reference XRF Extended Recovery Facility (IBM) XRF Extended Reliability Feature XRF Cross Reference File XRF External Reference Spectrometers Despite the global X-ray instrumentation market entering a mature phase, there has been renewed demand for X-ray based instruments from several new industrial applications. While this is largely the result of continuous improvements in technology, new EU Regulations are likely to further boost uptake among a wide spectrum of end-user industries. Regulations such as restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS), waste electronics and electrical equipment (WEEE WEEE Waste from Electric and Electronic Equipment (directive) WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronics Equipment WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment ), and end of life vehicle (ELV ELV End-of-Life Vehicles ELV Expendable Launch Vehicle ELV Extra Low Voltage ELV Emission Limit Value (environmental protection) ELV Elektronisches Lastschrift Verfahren (German method of payment) ), restrict the lead, cadmium, mercury, chromium, and bromine bromine (brō`mēn, –mĭn) [Gr.,=stench], volatile, liquid chemical element; symbol Br; at. no. 35; at. wt. 79.904; m.p. –7.2°C;; b.p. 58.78°C;; sp. gr. of liquid 3.12 at 20°C;; density of vapor 7. content in electronic goods and related industrial waste and make it necessary for manufacturers to declare their concentrations. By making compliance testing mandatory, these regulations are likely to propel the demand for X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometers throughout the forecast period. However, with the market approaching saturation, most companies are taking a calculative view of the situation, resulting in fewer technological advancements and innovations. Physical limitations of the technology are also restraining technological advancements, confining them to improvements in software components, designs, and form factors of the instruments. While this X-ray technology is still much sought after in several scientific research and process applications, limitations to its improvement could result in alternative techniques capturing a major portion of the demand in the long run, notes the analyst of this research service. Vendors will, therefore, need to develop a greater focus on R&D in order to expand applications into new and emerging areas of opportunity such as forensics See computer forensics. and bioscience. Applications in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Markets Increase X-Ray Instrumentation Revenues Among the end-user markets, the pharmaceutical markets remain a highly significant market for X-ray diffractometers (XRDs) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometers. Market participants active in this segment opine that robust demand for X-ray instrumentation from this sector is likely to spur the growth of the overall market. In particular, drug discovery, formulation and preformulation of drugs, manufacturing processes involved in generic drug generic drug, a drug sold or prescribed under the nonproprietary name of its active ingredients or under a generally descriptive name rather than under a brand or trade name. production, and quality assurance are the major areas that are expected to see additional demand for XRDs as well as XRF spectrometers in the near future. Moreover, market trends point to a growing demand for X-ray instruments used to detect lower levels of contamination. Several vendors and end users have also indicated a demand trend for instruments that integrate various X-ray techniques as well as other analytical instruments to offer a speedier and more accurate sample analysis. Geographically, although North America remained the largest market for X-ray instrumentation in 2005, increased demand is expected from several countries in the Asia Pacific and Latin American regions. Research indicated that the developing markets in Asia Pacific are likely to provide better opportunities for growth than the ones in North America and Europe, particularly in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology-related industries. Overall, a maturing X-ray instrumentation market has made it imperative for companies to diversify their products to cater to new emerging end users and develop products accordingly, says the analyst. In expanding growth potential, companies must proactively monitor the changing requirements of customers in various end-user groups, identify opportunities for technological innovation, and ensure sufficient product differentiation Product Differentiation A source of competitive advantage that depends on producing some item that is regarded to have unique and valuable characteristics. over those offered by their competitors. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c48646 Source: Frost & Sullivan |
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