Handheld Imaging Devices Market Overview and Introduction

Handheld imaging devices are portable imaging devices or scanners used for visualization of internal organs or to scan body parts for diagnosis of different diseases and to decide an action plan for further treatment. Handheld imaging devices are used in various applications such as ophthalmology, gynecology & obstetrics, dentistry, orthopedics etc., for diagnosis of different diseases. These are portable and convenient to use both for patients and physicians for early screening of diseases.

The global handheld imaging devices market is mainly driven by rising geriatric population, technological advancements, preference for minimally invasive surgeries and increasing chronic diseases. Moreover, training programs for end user conducted by manufacturer and increase in investments in healthcare infrastructure by the government & private sector also plays a pivotal role in contributing to market growth globally. However, stringent government guidelines are likely to restrain market growth to a certain extent.

The global Handheld Imaging Devices market can be segmented into offering, technology, application, end user and regions.

Handheld Imaging Devices Market by Offering

Based on offering, the market is segmented into hardware and software. The hardware segment is expected to dominate the handheld imaging devices market during the forecast period. The segment growth can be attributed to the launch of technological advanced and affordable devices that can be used for early diagnosis.

Handheld Imaging Devices Market by Technology

Based on technology, the market can be segmented into X-ray/fluoroscopy scanners, Ultrasound scanners, Optical coherence tomography [OCT] and others. The X-ray/fluoroscopy scanners segment is expected to dominate the handheld imaging devices market during the forecast period. The growth of the segment can be attributed to its rising application in dental and orthopedic fields owing to ease of scanning provided by handheld imaging devices for both physicians and patients.

Handheld Imaging Devices Market by Application

Based on application, the market can be segmented into ophthalmology, gynecology & obstetrics, dentistry, orthopedics and others. The orthopedics segment is expected to dominate the handheld imaging devices market during the forecast period. Factors contributing to the growth of this segment are increase in cases owing to accidents & injuries and rise in geriatric population susceptible to orthopedic complications.

Handheld Imaging Devices Market by End User

Based on end user, the market can be segmented into hospitals, diagnostic imaging centers, and others. The hospitals segment is expected to dominate the handheld imaging devices market during the forecast period. The growth of this segment can be attributed to rising adoption of minimally invasive diagnostic & surgical procedures in hospitals, coupled with the growing number of hospitals across major markets

Handheld Imaging Devices Market by Region

Based on region, the global handheld imaging devices market can be segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World (ROW). North America dominated the handheld imaging devices market, followed by Asia Pacific. The growth of the North American region can be attributed to the technological advancements and increasing adoption of technologically advanced imaging techniques.

Handheld Imaging Devices Market Prominent Players

Some of the prominent players in the Handheld Imaging Devices market include GENERAL ELECTRIC, Koninklijke Philips N.V, Siemens Healthcare Private Limited, FUJIFILM Corporation, Micro C, LLC, Butterfly Network, Inc., Clarius Mobile Health, The MolecuLight, ZEISS, and KaVo Dental among others.