Advantages
The main advantages of digital radiography over traditional radiography are:
- high quality of X-ray image, possibility of its digital processing and identification of important details;
- possibility to reduce radiation dose;
- simplicity and speed of image acquisition, which becomes available for analysis immediately after the end of exposure;
- storing information in digitized form makes it possible to create easily accessible and mobile X-ray archives, transmit information at any distance over a computer network;
- lower cost of digital radiography, as well as its environmental safety compared to the traditional one: the need for expensive film and reagents, equipping a photographic laboratory and a "poisonous" development process is eliminated;
- faster obtaining of results makes it possible to increase throughput capacity of X-ray offices;
- High quality images with the ability to back them up eliminates the need for repeated procedures with additional patient exposure.
With all of the above advantages, digital radiography has one significant drawback - the high cost of equipment compared to analog X-ray equipment.
2024: Global Digital X-ray Scanner Sales Rise to $4.79 Billion for the Year
In 2024, the global market for digital X-ray machines reached $4.79 billion. This is almost 5% more compared to 2023, when the cost of such equipment was estimated at $4.58 billion. Industry analytics are cited in the Market Research Future survey published in mid-March 2025.
Experts call technological advances one of the main drivers of the market. Next-generation digital detectors provide improved sensitivity and greater detail while reducing radiation levels. Modern digital X-ray scanners make it possible to visualize anatomical structures and pathological conditions with high accuracy, which helps in making a diagnosis and planning treatment. Advanced features such as 3D imaging and automated image analysis provide healthcare professionals with the tools they need to make timely and informed decisions. The introduction of artificial intelligence and machine learning into visualization systems simplifies data processing, as well as reducing the number of errors associated with the human factor.
The demand for imaging tools is further increasing due to the spread of chronic diseases such as malignant, formations respiratory infections and cardiovascular ailments. Effective diagnostic tools, including digital X-ray machines, are needed to detect these conditions early.
The development of the market is also facilitated by government initiatives aimed at improving health infrastructure. The authorities of many countries around the world recognize the importance of using modern diagnostic tools to increase the life expectancy of citizens. Against this background, investment is growing in modernizing medical systems and providing access to advanced imaging platforms for different segments of the population.
The study authors identify four key market segments: computed radiography (radiography), direct digital radiography, flat panel detector radiography, and portable X-ray systems. In 2024, solutions of the first two types provided revenues of $1.4 billion and $1.8 billion, respectively. Devices with flat-panel detectors accounted for $1.21 billion, portable scanners - $0.38 billion. The key areas of use of digital devices are general radiography, dental radiography, mammography and fluoroscopy. The list of major industry players includes:
- Radiology Partners;
- Canon;
- Konica Minolta;
- Fujifilm;
- Hologic;
- Nucor Corporation;
- Philips;
- Carestream Health;
- Shimadzu;
- Siemens;
- Agfa HealthCare;
- Esaote;
- General Electric;
- Samsung Medison.
From a geographical point of view, North America held the leading position in 2024 with an estimate of $2.06 billion: the region dominates due to the developed health infrastructure, the rapid introduction of advanced technologies and the growing awareness of citizens about chronic diseases. This is followed by Europe with $1.45 billion, where growth is driven by advances in medical technology and imaging systems. The Asia-Pacific region closes the top three with $0.94 billion: there is an increasing demand for diagnostic services. South America secured a contribution of $0.21 billion, the Middle East and Africa - $0.13 billion.
Market Research Future analysts believe that in the future, the CAGR in the market under consideration will be 4.76%. As a result, by 2035, costs on a global scale could increase to $8 billion.[1]
2021: Nanox.ARC Digital X-Ray System Announced
In early April 2021, Israel, startup Nanox inspired by the science fiction series Star Trek, released a futuristic design digital X-ray machine. More. here
2020
Announcement of DRX-L detector for long X-rays
In mid-August 2020, Carestream Health introduced a new detector for digital radiography. A device called DRX-L will allow you to receive images of long length. Read more here.
Moscow begins to purchase digital X-ray machines instead of fluorographs
On June 10, 2020, it became known that Moscow it was starting to purchase digital X-ray machines instead of fluorographs. This was announced health care Moscow by Sergey Morozov, chief freelance specialist in radiation and instrumental diagnostics of the department , as part of the online conference "Radiation Diagnostics of Moscow: 2019 − 2020." here More.
2019: Carestream unveils cheap digital X-ray receiver
At the end of November 2019, at the RSNA conference, Carestream presented a cheap digital X-ray receiver - the new Focus 35C detector with Image Suite software. Read more here.
2016: Global Portable Digital Radiographic Systems Market Size Reaches $7 Billion
In March 2017, the analytical company Future Market Insights presented the results of a study of the global market for portable digital radiographic systems. They account for more than 90% of sales of digital equipment for radiation diagnostics.
According to experts, in 2016, sales of digital X-ray devices amounted to $7.67 billion. About 91.5% of revenue ($7 billion) came from portable solutions. The volume of this segment will grow by 7.1% per year in the period up to 2026, the researchers predict.
This rise in Future Market Insights is associated with an increase in the share of the elderly population on the planet and an increase in the number of orthopedic diseases and bone injuries. By March 2017, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates the global prevalence of arthritis to be between 0.3% and 1%.
Among the factors that negatively affect the market for portable digital radiographic systems, analysts include the high cost of clinical trials, strict regulatory rules, the lack of adequate medical imaging infrastructure in developing countries and the high cost of initial installation and configuration of equipment in hospitals.
Roughly a third of global sales of digital radiography handheld devices in 2016 came from North America. The region is expected to remain the largest on the market as there is a growing demand for medical imaging in orthopedics and chest X-ray, the study said.
According to analysts, the following companies are the largest manufacturers of portable digital radiographic systems in 2016[2]
- GE Healthcare;
- Siemens Healthcare;
- Esaote;
- Hitachi;
- Philips Healthcare;
- Planmed;
- EOS Imaging;
- Toshiba Medical Corporation.
2015: Global digital radiographic systems reach $6.15 billion
In February 2016, MarketsandMarkets analysts made a forecast according to which by 2020 the volume of the digital radiographic systems market will reach $10.46 billion against $6.15 billion in 2015. During this period, the average annual growth in sales of this equipment will be 11.2%. The greatest lift will be demonstrated by the chest imaging solutions segment due to the increasing number of lung cases.[3]
In 2014, MarketsandMarkets predicted that in the period 2013-2018. the global market for digital radiographic systems will be able to increase by 13% per year and reach $8.7 billion by the end of this time period against $4.7 billion in 2013.
Technological advances, public investment, as well as the fact that the population as a whole is aging, contribute to an increase in demand for such equipment, experts noted.[4]
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