Global Medical Fiber Optics Market Business Report 2017 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN, April 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Medical Fiber Optics - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2015 through 2022. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Medical Fiber Optics in US$ Thousand by the following Applications:

• Surgical Lights
• Dental Lights
• Endoscopes
• Lasers
• Sensors
• Others
  

The report profiles 52 companies including many key and niche players such as

• biolitec AG (Austria)
• Boston Scientific Corporation (USA)
• Coherent, Inc. (USA)
• ROFIN-SINAR Laser GmbH (Germany)
• Nufern (USA)
• IPG Photonics Corporation (USA)
• LEONI AG (Germany)
• Newport Corporation (USA)
• OFS Fitel, LLC (USA)
• Schott AG (Germany)
• Sunoptic Technologies LLC (USA)
• Timbercon, Inc. (USA)
• Trimedyne, Inc. (USA)
• Vitalcor, Inc. (USA)

Key Topics Covered:

1. GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
Medical Fiber Optics: Unique Features Expand Application Landscape of Fiber Optics in Medical Industry
Surge in Minimally Invasive Procedures and Trend towards Miniaturized Devices Propel Growth in Medical Fiber Optics Market
Developed Regions Lead Medical Fiber Optics Market, Developing Nations Promise Future Growth
Endoscopes: The Largest Application Market for Medical Fiber Optics
Rising Healthcare Expenditure Turbo Charges Demand for Medical Fiber Optics in Emerging Economies

2. GROWTH DRIVERS, MARKET TRENDS & ISSUES
An Aging Global Population Drives Demand for Medical Fiber Optic Technology
Rising Preference for Minimally Invasive Procedures Boosts Market Prospects
Rising Use of Increasingly Miniaturized Medical Devices Fuels Demand for Medical Fiber Optics
Surgical Headlight Manufacturers Step up Focus on Product Innovation
New Lighting Technologies Offer Improved Performance and Cost-Efficiencies
Cableless Surgical Headlights Enable Easier Mobility
Remote Fiber Optic Lighting: A Promising Alternative to Standard Overhead Lighting for Dentists
High Light Intensity of Medical Fiber Optics Holds Potential to Cause Tissue Damage
Laser Technology Offers Promising Applications in Medical Sector
Opportunities Abound for Fiber Optic Sensors in Biomedical Sensing Market
List of Select Commercial Fiber-Optic Biomedical Sensors
Optical Fiber Pressure Sensors for Medical Applications
An Overview
Innovative Optical Biomedical Sensors
Fiber Optic Sensors in Medical Smart Textiles
An Emerging Opportunity in Healthcare Monitoring Space
OCT Technology Creating Waves, Benefits to Accrue to Medical Fiber Optics Market
Technological Advancements Expand Scope of Applications for Medical Fiber Optics
New Fiber-Optic Technology for Faster Healing of Wounds
Stretchable Biocompatible Optical Fibers for Implantation
Researchers Develop Femtosecond Laser Fiberoptic Sensor Technology for 3D Navigation of Surgical Instruments
Researching Doctors Develop Compact Optical Endoscope
Micro-Endoscope
A Major Breakthrough in Endoscopy
Biological or Chemical Sensors Undergo Technological Evolution

3. FIBER OPTIC TECHNOLOGY - AN INSIGHT
Optical Fiber Bundles/Imaging Multi-fibers
Types of Optical Fibers/Multi-fibers
Plastic Multi-fibers
Silica and Glass Multi-fibers
Rigid Multi-fibers
Composition of an Optical Fiber
Mechanism of Fiber Operations
Types of Optical Fibers
Single Mode Fiber
Multimode Fiber
Sizes of Optical Fiber
Fiber Optic Components
i. Fiber Optic Connectors
ii. Fiber Optic Couplers
iii. Fiber Optic Transmitters/Receivers
Fiber optic Transmitters
Fiber Optic Receivers
iv. Fiber Optic Amplifiers
v. Other Products/Components
Key Components in Fiber Optic Instruments
A. Fiber Optic Cables
B. Fiber Optic Light Sources
Conventional Light Sources
Low-Intensity and High-Intensity Light Sources
Transmission of Light into the Fiber
Arc Lamps
LEDs
LEDs and Wound Healing

4. MEDICAL FIBER OPTIC APPLICATIONS
Fiberoptic Surgical Lights
Fiberoptic Dental Lights
Endoscopes
Use of Fiber Optics in Endoscopes
Rigid and Flexible Endoscopes
Endoscope Channels
Types of Fibers Used
Light Sources Used
Applications of Endoscopes
Detection of Stomach and Esophageal Ailments
Endoscopic Examinations
Amnioscopic Surgery
Fiber Optic Rhinoscopy
Percutaneous Fiberscopes
Other Fiberscopes Using Fiber Optic Illumination and Imaging
Gastrofiberscopes or Gastroscopes
Bronchoscopes
Cytoscopes
Colonoscopes
Enteroscopes
Laparoscopes
Arthroscopes
Laryngoscopes
Fiber Optic Lasers
Optical Fibers
The Appropriate Beam Delivery Systems
Types of Lasers and Associated Need for Optical Fiber Beam Delivery Systems
Select Laser Surgeries Using Optical Fibers
Laser Ablation of the Prostate
To Shrink Enlarged Prostate Glands
Photodynamic Therapy
Destruction of Tumors
Fiber Optic Catheters
Fiber Optic Sensors
Application of Various Types of Sensors
Temperature Sensors
Pressure Sensors
Glucose Sensors
Blood Gas Sensors
Other Sensors
Intra-Arterial Blood Gas Monitoring Systems (IABGS)
Silica Fibers
The Most Widely Used Fibers
Disadvantages of Using Plastic and Glass Fibers in Sensors
Other Fiberoptic Products

5. APPLICATION OF FIBER OPTICS IN MEDICAL INFORMATION TRANSFER
Fiber Optic Channels
Superhighway for Medical Telecommunications
Telemedicine
An Innovative Application of Fiber Optic Networks

6. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS
AFL Introduces Fujikura CT-104 Tension Cleaver for Fibers
biolitec Develops LEONARDO® Mini with 2ring Fibers
biolitec Unveils ELVeS Radial Laser Therapy
Micronor Introduces MR380 ESTOP and MR382 U-Beam Fiber Optic Sensors
Nufern Introduces 1060-nm Optical Fiber Designed for OCT
Wavien Launches Medical Illumination Platform Incorporating Recycling Light Technology

7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Coherent Acquires ROFIN-SINAR Technologies
MKS Instruments Acquires Newport Corporation
Intuitive Surgical to Buyout Luna's Fiber Optic Sensing Technology
FBGS Technologies and FAZ Technology Partner for Medical Fiber Sensors
Luna and Advanced Photonix Merge Operations
Thorlabs to Takeover Vytran
Boston Scientific Acquires Men's Health and Prostate Health Businesses of AMS
Newport Corporation Takes over V-Gen Ltd
IMRA America Inks a Licensing Agreement with ROFIN-SINAR
Luna Innovations Divests its Shape-Sensing Technology's Medical Applications
Hill-Rom Holdings to Acquire TRUMPF
Concordia Healthcare's Optiguide® DCYL700 Fiber Optic Diffuser Series Bags FDA Approval
Lightower Fiber Networks Merges with Sidera Networks
Thorlabs Purchases iGuide Optical Fiber Products of IRphotonics

8. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Total Companies Profiled: 52 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 63)

• The United States (42)
• Canada (1)
• Japan (1)
• Europe (16)
• - Germany (12)
• - The United Kingdom (2)
• - Rest of Europe (2)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (3)

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