全球非破壞性檢查設備市場

Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Nondestructive Test Equipment in Millions of US$ by the following product categories: Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2006 through 2015. A five-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets. The report profiles 158 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as American NDT, Inc., Bosello HighTechnology SRL, Centurion NDT Inc., Extech Instruments Corp., Faxitron X-Ray LLC, Foerster Instruments Inc., GE Inspection Technologies, Gould-Bass Company, Inc., IBG NDT Systems Corporation, Insight NDT Equipment Ltd., intelligeNDT Systems & Services GmbH, Lenox Instrument Company, Magnetic Analysis Corporation, Magwerks Corporation, Olympus NDT Inc., Sonatest Ltd., Sonix Inc., Varian Medical Systems, Inc., YXLON International Inc., and Zetec Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
• Disclaimers
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
• Product Definitions and Scope of Study

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

• NDT Equipment Market - A Prelude
• NDT Application Scope Widens...
• Consolidation Activity in the NDT Industry...
• Quality and Speed of Customer Service - A Key Target for NDT Vendors
• Automated NDT Equipment Sustains High Demand
• Declining Oil Prices Affect NDT Equipment Market
• Tier-1 Players Impose High Entry Barriers
• Shortage of Qualified Technicians - A Major Challenge for NDT Vendors
• Market Trends by Product Category
• Growth for Portable Radiography Inspection Systems Remains High
• PAU Inspection Technology Gaining Preference in Industrial Applications
• Software Modules Take the Center Stage for Radiography Inspection
• Ultrasonic Inspection Equipment Tend Towards Digitization
• Safety and Quality Concerns Continue to Influence Surface Inspection Market
• Development of Remote Radiography Systems on the Rise
• Visual Inspection Vendors Focus on New Application Areas
• Factors Driving Market Demand
• Government Regulations Propel NDT Equipment Demand
• Expanding End-User Applications Induce Growth Opportunities
• Infrastructure Development Increases Demand for Quality Inspection
• NDT Equipment Vendors See Opportunities in Service Segment
• Factors Restricting Market Demand
• Disinclination Towards New Technologies
• Environmental Concerns Shift Investments in Key End-Use Segments
• Pollution and Operator Safety Concerns Impede Growth
• Lack of Advanced Technologies in Training Institutes

2. GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS

• Outlook
• NDT Equipment by End-Use Sector
• Table 1: World Nondestructive Test Equipment Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by End-Use Sector - Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• NDT Equipment by Product Category
• Ultrasonic Inspection
• Pricing & Distribution
• Competition
• Table 2: Leading Players in Global Ultrasonic Inspection Equipment Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - GE Inspection Technologies, Olympus, Sonatest, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• End-Use Market
• Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ultrasonic Inspection Equipment by End-Use Sector - Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006, 2009, 2012, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 4: World Ultrasonic Inspection Equipment by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets for the Years 2006, 2009, 2012 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Radiography
• Pricing & Distribution
• Competition
• Table 5: Leading Players in Global Radiography Equipment Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - GE Inspection Technologies, Varian, YXLON International, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• End-Use Market
• Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Radiography Equipment by End-Use Sector - Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006, 2009, 2012, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 7: World Radiography Equipment by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets for Years 2006, 2009, 2012 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Surface Inspection
• Pricing & Distribution
• Competition
• Table 8: Leading Players in Global Surface Inspection Equipment Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - Magnaflux, Gould-Bass Company, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• End-Use Market
• Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Surface Inspection Equipment by End-Use Sector - Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006, 2009, 2012, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 10: World Surface Inspection Equipment by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets for Years 2006, 2009, 2012 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Visual Inspection
• Pricing & Distribution
• Competition
• Table 11: Leading Players in Global Visual Inspection Equipment Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - KARL STORZ GmbH, GE Inspection Technologies, Olympus, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• End-Use Market
• Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Visual Inspection Equipment by End-Use Sector - Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006, 2009, 2012, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 13: World Visual Inspection Equipment by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets for Years 2006, 2009, 2012 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Eddy Current Testing
• Competition
• Table 14: Leading Players in Global Eddy Current Testing Equipment Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - GE Inspection Technologies, Foerster Instruments, MAC, Olympus, ZETEC, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• End-Use Market
• Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eddy Current Testing Equipment by End-Use Sector - Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006, 2009, 2012, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 16: World Eddy Current Testing Equipment by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets for Years 2006, 2009, 2012 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

• Defining Nondestructive Testing
• Why NDT is Required?
• Reasons to Use Nondestructive Testing
• Key Events in Industrial NDT (1895-1950)
• Methods of Nondestructive Testing
• Categories of NDT Methods
• Objectives of NDT Methods
• Brief Description of Select NDT Methods
• Eddy Current Testing (ECT)
• ECT Equipment
• Research and Development
• Photoinductive Imaging (PI)
• Pulsed Eddy Current (PEC) Testing
• Applications
• Limitations of ECT
• Radiography
• Historical Overview of Radiography
• Evolution of Alternative and Natural Radiography
• Contemporary Radiography
• Radiography Techniques
• Computed Radiography
• Digital Radiography
• Computed Tomography
• Advantages
• Disadvantages
• Neutron Radiographic Testing
• Radiographic/Infrared (IR) Nondestructive Testing
• Thermographic Inspection
• High Energy Radiography
• Surface Inspection
• Penetrant Testing Systems
• Liquid Penetrating Inspection (LPI)
• Historical Overview
• Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)
• Various Types of Equipment for MPI
• Applications
• Limitations of MPI
• Ultrasonic Inspection
• Classification of Ultrasonic Inspection Equipment
• Thickness Gauges
• Portable Flaw Detectors
• Mechanized Systems
• Historical Development of Ultrasonics
• Types of Ultrasonic Inspection Techniques
• Acoustic-Emission Technique
• Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducers (EMAT)
• Guided Wave Ultrasonic Testing (GWUT)
• Phased Array Ultrasonics
• Time of Flight Diffraction Ultrasonics (TOFD)
• Internal Rotary Inspection System
• Visual Inspection
• Ellipsometry
• Pipeline Video Inspection
• Major Visual Inspection Equipment
• Videoscopes
• Fiberscopes
• Borescopes
• Electromagnetic Testing
• Alternating Current Field Measurement (ACFM)
• Remote Field Testing (RFT)
• Magnetic Flux Leakage Test
• Leak Testing
• Absolute Pressure Leak Testing
• Bubble Leak Testing
• Halogen Leak Testing
• Mass Spectrometer Leak Testing
• Laser Testing
• Holographic Interferometry
• Laser Profilometry
• Shearography
• Applications of NDT
• Application of NDT Technique in Commercial Aircraft

4. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS

• GE Sensing Launches New Tube Inspection Product - Apollo
• GE Launches New Phasec 3 Version Eddy Current Flaw Detectors
• GE Sensing and Inspection Technologies Launches New NDT Equipment
• GE Inspection Technologies Launches Ca-Zoom PTZ70 Camera Head for Visual Inspection
• GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies Unveils Ultrasonic Flaw Detectors
• ISRA Surface Vision Introduces Smash Surface Inspection System
• Agilent Launches U8101A, Customizable Display Tester
• Bruker Introduces Unique Trace Element Analysis Solution, GEO-QUANT
• Chemetall Oakite Unveils New Process Equipment Offerings in the Ardrox Range
• FLIR Systems Unveils New i-Series Cameras
• Olympus to Introduce New Industrial Videoscope
• Oxford Releases X-MET5100 XRF Analyzer
• RTEC Introduces PrecisionWoRx(tm) VX4 Test Tool
• RTEC Launches WS 3840(tm) Scanner
• RTEC Unveils B30(tm) and E30(tm) Inspection Modules
• Rudolph Technologies Introduces AXi 940 Defect Inspection Module
• Extech Instruments Unveils EXTECHi5 Compact Thermal Imaging Camera
• Extech Instruments Launches InfraCAM(tm) SD Thermal Imaging Camera
• Olympus NDT Launches Manual Weld Inspection Solution
• Olympus NDT Unveils the EPOCH XT B-Scan Software Option
• Olympus NDT Launches OmniScan iX Ultrasonic Flaw Detector
• UE Systems Launches Ultrasonic Ultraprobe(r) 3000 Inspection Instrument
• Uson Unveils New Qualitek mR Testing Solution
• MAC Unveils ' ROTOMAC 9' Eddy Current Tester
• Viscom Launches NDT Universal X-ray and CT Inspection System
• MAC Launches ' Varimac V' Eddy Current Comparator
• GE Launches Weldstar Girth Weld Pipeline Inspection System
• Imperium Unveils Ultrasound Imaging Camera for NDT
• Precision Images Introduces New NDT Ultrasonic Flaw Detector
• Agilent Introduces 3D In-Line X-Ray Inspection Solution
• Agilent Technologies Launches DDR1 Compliance Test Tool
• Agilent Technologies Launches Magnetic AC Mode III Controller
• FLIR Systems Rolls Out New ThermaCAM(tm) T-Series of Thermal Imaging Cameras
• Rudolph Launches New Explorer(tm) Inspection Cluster Solutions
• Varian to Launch New Radiography Solutions
• Zetec Rolls Out DYNARAY(tm) Ultrasonic System
• FUJIFILM Launches Dynamix HR Digital X-Ray Solution
• MAC Unveils a Novel Eddy Current Tester with Multimodal Capabilities
• MAC' s All-New ROTOFLUX(r) Inspects flux leakage in API Pipes
• MAC Launches Echomac(r) for Ultrasonic Billet Inspection
• Olympus NDT Releases a Digital EPOCH LTC for Detecting Ultrasonic Defects
• Olympus NDT Unveils a New BondMaster 1000e+ for Detecting Composite Defects
• Olympus NDT Launches New Generation IPLEX FX Videoscope System
• Olympus NDT Unveils a Manual Dual-axis Scanner for Detecting Composite Defects
• Olympus Launches a New Line of Portable Nortec(r) 500 Eddy Current Detectors
• TM Electronics Introduces Custom-Made NDT Systems

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

• Saki, Schmidt Enter into Sale and Purchase Agreement
• Applus+ RTD Takes Over MB Inspection
• Applus+ RTD Takes Over JanX Integrity Group
• Bodycote Materials Acquires Metlab
• Zygo Completes Acquisition of Solvision
• FLIR Systems Takes Over Ifara Tecnologias
• Orbotech Announces Acquisition of Photon Dynamics
• Rudolph Acquires Select Assets of RVSI Inspection
• CCI Merges with BVAL
• Olympus Completes Acquisition of Pulsecho
• TUV Rheinland Takes over Unified Testing Services
• TUV Rheinland Acquires Nondestructive Testing Services Company
• Stork Completes Acquisition of Majority Stake in Garwood
• Nova Divests Stake in QSA Global to TWI
• CCI Pope Merges with Intico
• TROTIX and CNDE IIT Sign MoU for New NDT&E Solutions
• Material Technologies Signs Strategic Alliance with Smith Emery Company
• GE Establishes New Plant for Developing Visual Inspection Systems
• Aerospace Manufacturers Place Orders with Elbit for Ultrasonic Inspection Systems
• Cognex Wins Cognex SmartView(r) Order from China Steel
• EVS and its Partner Win Order for Weld Inspection System
• EVS Wins Several Orders from Major Manufacturers
• Peak Delivers Disk Inspection System to NDT
• Rolls Royce Places an Order with EVS for Ultrasonic Inspection Systems
• RPI Global to Provide Electromagnetic Testing Services to UL
• L-3 to Deploy New eXaminer XLB Baggage Screening System
• L-3 Secures STAC EC Standard 2 Approval for VIS-HR EDS System
• Photon Dynamics Obtains Exclusive Array Test Equipment Order
• Plexus Selects Agilent x6000 Inspection Solution
• LG Display Selects ArrayChecker? of PDI
• Interpipe Installs MAC System
• Applus+ RTD Acquires Australian Company - PNDT
• Applus+ RTD Acquires Rogaland Material Inspeksjon
• MISTRAS Group Takes Over Petroleum & Refractory, Inc.
• Surface Inspection
• Pricing & Distribution
• Competition
• Table 8: Leading Players in Global Surface Inspection Equipment Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - Magnaflux, Gould-Bass Company, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• End-Use Market
• Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Surface Inspection Equipment by End-Use Sector - Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006, 2009, 2012, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 10: World Surface Inspection Equipment by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets for Years 2006, 2009, 2012 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Visual Inspection
• Pricing & Distribution
• Competition
• Table 11: Leading Players in Global Visual Inspection Equipment Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - KARL STORZ GmbH, GE Inspection Technologies, Olympus, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• End-Use Market
• Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Visual Inspection Equipment by End-Use Sector - Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006, 2009, 2012, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 13: World Visual Inspection Equipment by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets for Years 2006, 2009, 2012 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Eddy Current Testing
• Competition
• Table 14: Leading Players in Global Eddy Current Testing Equipment Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company - GE Inspection Technologies, Foerster Instruments, MAC, Olympus, ZETEC, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• End-Use Market
• Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eddy Current Testing Equipment by End-Use Sector - Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006, 2009, 2012, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 16: World Eddy Current Testing Equipment by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets for Years 2006, 2009, 2012 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

• Defining Nondestructive Testing
• Why NDT is Required?
• Reasons to Use Nondestructive Testing
• Key Events in Industrial NDT (1895-1950)
• Methods of Nondestructive Testing
• Categories of NDT Methods
• Objectives of NDT Methods
• Brief Description of Select NDT Methods
• Eddy Current Testing (ECT)
• ECT Equipment
• Research and Development
• Photoinductive Imaging (PI)
• Pulsed Eddy Current (PEC) Testing
• Applications
• Limitations of ECT
• Radiography
• Historical Overview of Radiography
• Evolution of Alternative and Natural Radiography
• Contemporary Radiography
• Radiography Techniques
• Computed Radiography
• Digital Radiography
• Computed Tomography
• Advantages
• Disadvantages
• Neutron Radiographic Testing
• Radiographic/Infrared (IR) Nondestructive Testing
• Thermographic Inspection
• High Energy Radiography
• Surface Inspection
• Penetrant Testing Systems
• Liquid Penetrating Inspection (LPI)
• Historical Overview
• Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)
• Various Types of Equipment for MPI
• Applications
• Limitations of MPI
• Ultrasonic Inspection
• Classification of Ultrasonic Inspection Equipment
• Thickness Gauges
• Portable Flaw Detectors
• Mechanized Systems
• Historical Development of Ultrasonics
• Types of Ultrasonic Inspection Techniques
• Acoustic-Emission Technique
• Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducers (EMAT)
• Guided Wave Ultrasonic Testing (GWUT)
• Phased Array Ultrasonics
• Time of Flight Diffraction Ultrasonics (TOFD)
• Internal Rotary Inspection System
• Visual Inspection
• Ellipsometry
• Pipeline Video Inspection
• Major Visual Inspection Equipment
• Videoscopes
• Fiberscopes
• Borescopes
• Electromagnetic Testing
• Alternating Current Field Measurement (ACFM)
• Remote Field Testing (RFT)
• Magnetic Flux Leakage Test
• Leak Testing
• Absolute Pressure Leak Testing
• Bubble Leak Testing
• Halogen Leak Testing
• Mass Spectrometer Leak Testing
• Laser Testing
• Holographic Interferometry
• Laser Profilometry
• Shearography
• Applications of NDT
• Application of NDT Technique in Commercial Aircraft

4. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS

• GE Sensing Launches New Tube Inspection Product - Apollo
• GE Launches New Phasec 3 Version Eddy Current Flaw Detectors
• GE Sensing and Inspection Technologies Launches New NDT Equipment
• GE Inspection Technologies Launches Ca-Zoom PTZ70 Camera Head for Visual Inspection
• GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies Unveils Ultrasonic Flaw Detectors
• ISRA Surface Vision Introduces Smash Surface Inspection System
• Agilent Launches U8101A, Customizable Display Tester
• Bruker Introduces Unique Trace Element Analysis Solution, GEO-QUANT
• Chemetall Oakite Unveils New Process Equipment Offerings in the Ardrox Range
• FLIR Systems Unveils New i-Series Cameras
• Olympus to Introduce New Industrial Videoscope
• Oxford Releases X-MET5100 XRF Analyzer
• RTEC Introduces PrecisionWoRx(tm) VX4 Test Tool
• RTEC Launches WS 3840(tm) Scanner
• RTEC Unveils B30(tm) and E30(tm) Inspection Modules
• Rudolph Technologies Introduces AXi 940 Defect Inspection Module
• Extech Instruments Unveils EXTECHi5 Compact Thermal Imaging Camera
• Extech Instruments Launches InfraCAM(tm) SD Thermal Imaging Camera
• Olympus NDT Launches Manual Weld Inspection Solution
• Olympus NDT Unveils the EPOCH XT B-Scan Software Option
• Olympus NDT Launches OmniScan iX Ultrasonic Flaw Detector
• UE Systems Launches Ultrasonic Ultraprobe(r) 3000 Inspection Instrument
• Uson Unveils New Qualitek mR Testing Solution
• MAC Unveils ' ROTOMAC 9' Eddy Current Tester
• Viscom Launches NDT Universal X-ray and CT Inspection System
• MAC Launches ' Varimac V' Eddy Current Comparator
• GE Launches Weldstar Girth Weld Pipeline Inspection System
• Imperium Unveils Ultrasound Imaging Camera for NDT
• Precision Images Introduces New NDT Ultrasonic Flaw Detector
• Agilent Introduces 3D In-Line X-Ray Inspection Solution
• Agilent Technologies Launches DDR1 Compliance Test Tool
• Agilent Technologies Launches Magnetic AC Mode III Controller
• FLIR Systems Rolls Out New ThermaCAM(tm) T-Series of Thermal Imaging Cameras
• Rudolph Launches New Explorer(tm) Inspection Cluster Solutions
• Varian to Launch New Radiography Solutions
• Zetec Rolls Out DYNARAY(tm) Ultrasonic System
• FUJIFILM Launches Dynamix HR Digital X-Ray Solution
• MAC Unveils a Novel Eddy Current Tester with Multimodal Capabilities
• MAC' s All-New ROTOFLUX(r) Inspects flux leakage in API Pipes
• MAC Launches Echomac(r) for Ultrasonic Billet Inspection
• Olympus NDT Releases a Digital EPOCH LTC for Detecting Ultrasonic Defects
• Olympus NDT Unveils a New BondMaster 1000e+ for Detecting Composite Defects
• Olympus NDT Launches New Generation IPLEX FX Videoscope System
• Olympus NDT Unveils a Manual Dual-axis Scanner for Detecting Composite Defects
• Olympus Launches a New Line of Portable Nortec(r) 500 Eddy Current Detectors
• TM Electronics Introduces Custom-Made NDT Systems

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

• Saki, Schmidt Enter into Sale and Purchase Agreement
• Applus+ RTD Takes Over MB Inspection
• Applus+ RTD Takes Over JanX Integrity Group
• Bodycote Materials Acquires Metlab
• Zygo Completes Acquisition of Solvision
• FLIR Systems Takes Over Ifara Tecnologias
• Orbotech Announces Acquisition of Photon Dynamics
• Rudolph Acquires Select Assets of RVSI Inspection
• CCI Merges with BVAL
• Olympus Completes Acquisition of Pulsecho
• TUV Rheinland Takes over Unified Testing Services
• TUV Rheinland Acquires Nondestructive Testing Services Company
• Stork Completes Acquisition of Majority Stake in Garwood
• Nova Divests Stake in QSA Global to TWI
• CCI Pope Merges with Intico
• TROTIX and CNDE IIT Sign MoU for New NDT&E Solutions
• Material Technologies Signs Strategic Alliance with Smith Emery Company
• GE Establishes New Plant for Developing Visual Inspection Systems
• Aerospace Manufacturers Place Orders with Elbit for Ultrasonic Inspection Systems
• Cognex Wins Cognex SmartView(r) Order from China Steel
• EVS and its Partner Win Order for Weld Inspection System
• EVS Wins Several Orders from Major Manufacturers
• Peak Delivers Disk Inspection System to NDT
• Rolls Royce Places an Order with EVS for Ultrasonic Inspection Systems
• RPI Global to Provide Electromagnetic Testing Services to UL
• L-3 to Deploy New eXaminer XLB Baggage Screening System
• L-3 Secures STAC EC Standard 2 Approval for VIS-HR EDS System
• Photon Dynamics Obtains Exclusive Array Test Equipment Order
• Plexus Selects Agilent x6000 Inspection Solution
• LG Display Selects ArrayChecker? of PDI
• Interpipe Installs MAC System
• Applus+ RTD Acquires Australian Company - PNDT
• Applus+ RTD Acquires Rogaland Material Inspeksjon
• MISTRAS Group Takes Over Petroleum & Refractory, Inc.
• MISTRAS Group Takes Over Integrated Technologies, Inc.
• Kinectrics Acquires Axiom N.D.T
• TED Acquires Universal NDT
• Illinois Tool Works Acquires Quasar
• Acuren Takes Over INDT and ICH
• FLIR Systems to Acquire Controlling Stake in Cedip Infrared Systems
• GE Inspection Technologies Takes Over Phoenix X-Ray
• Carestream Health Completes Acquisition of NDE Group from Kodak
• Varian Medical Systems Takes Over Bio-Imaging Research
• Applus+ RTD Acquires Vantage NDT
• James Acquires NDT Inspection & Testing Company
• NDT Acquires Metallurgical and Testing Business of Comech
• Oceaneering Takes over CET Medway
• Olympus NDT Completes Acquisition of Addley NDT Supplies
• ShawCor Takes Over X-Tek Industrial
• GE Inks Agreement with Tecnatom
• Corus Establishes New Ultrasonic Testing Lab
• Centaur Announces Divestment of Nondestructive Testing Operation
• Elbit Enters into Agreements with Global Companies
• Advanced NDT Ltd. Receives Order from MOD
• Eurospection Joins Service Inspection Business of NDT Services Ltd
• GE Inspection Releases Three Modalities of NDT
• INETEC to Supply Nondestructive Testing System to Zaporizhia
• Cognex Secures New Orders for Surface Inspection System
• GE Secures PDQS Certificate for Phasor XS Ultrasonic Flaw Detector
• Elite Posts Tramex Solutions Online

6. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

• American NDT, Inc. (USA)
• Bosello HighTechnology SRL (Italy)
• Centurion NDT Inc. (USA)
• Extech Instruments Corp. (USA)
• Faxitron X-Ray LLC (USA)
• Foerster Instruments Inc. (USA)
• GE Inspection Technologies (USA)
• Gould-Bass Company, Inc. (USA)
• IBG NDT Systems Corporation (USA)
• Insight NDT Equipment Ltd. (UK)
• intelligeNDT Systems & Services GmbH (Germany)
• Lenox Instrument Company (USA)
• Magnetic Analysis Corporation (USA)
• Magwerks Corporation (USA)
• Olympus NDT Inc. (USA)
• Sonatest Ltd. (UK)
• Sonix Inc. (USA)
• Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (USA)
• YXLON International Inc. (USA)
• Zetec Inc. (USA)

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

• Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Geographic Region/ Country - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 18: World Historic Review for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 19: World 13-Year Perspective for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Analysis by Product Type
• Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eddy Current Testing Equipment by Geographic Region/ Country - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 21: World Historic Review for Eddy Current Testing Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 22: World 13-Year Perspective for Eddy Current Testing Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Radiography Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 24: World Historic Review for Radiography Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 25: World 13-Year Perspective for Radiography Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Surface Inspection Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 27: World Historic Review for Surface Inspection Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 28: World 13-Year Perspective for Surface Inspection Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Ultrasonic Inspection Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 30: World Historic Review for Ultrasonic Inspection Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 31: World 13-Year Perspective for Ultrasonic Inspection Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Visual Inspection Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 33: World Historic Review for Visual Inspection Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 34: World 13-Year Perspective for Visual Inspection Equipment by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nondestructive Test Equipment by End-Use Sector - Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 36: World Historic Review for Nondestructive Test Equipment by End-Use Sector - Automotive, Military/ Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Table 37: World 13-Year Perspective for Nondestructive Test Equipment by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals and Foundry, Oil & Gas, and Other Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • NDT Equipment Market in the US
  • End-Use Applications Driving the Surface Inspection Market
  • Product Launches
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Key Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 38: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 39: US Historic Review for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 40: US 13-Year Perspective for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. CANADA

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 41: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 42: Canadian Historic Review for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 43: Canadian 13-Year Perspective for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. EUROPE

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Non-Technical Factors Influencing the European NDT Market
  • An Overview of Surface Inspection Market in the Europe
  • Product Launches
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
  • Key Players
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 44: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 45: European Historic Review for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 46: European 13-Year Perspective for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. ASIA-PACIFIC

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Surface Inspection Market Witnessing Significant Demand
  • An Insight into the Chinese NDT Market
  • NDT Developments, Capabilities, and Research - A Brief
  • Outlook for NDT Development in China
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 47: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 48: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 49: Asia-Pacific 13-Year Perspective for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. REST OF WORLD

• A. Market Analysis
  • Outlook
  • Overview
  • Shortage of NDT Personnel on the Rise
  • Strategic Corporate Developments
• B. Market Analytics
  • Table 50: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 51: Rest of World Historic Review for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
  • Table 52: Rest of World 13-Year Perspective for Nondestructive Test Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Eddy Current Testing, Radiography, Surface Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Visual Inspection Markets for Years 2003, 2009 & 2015 includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE