A portable X-ray machine is a compact, mobile version of a stationary X-ray machine. It enables radiographers, veterinarians, and dentists to take X-ray images of patients without requiring them to enter a lead-lined chamber. . Due to rising incidence of chronic diseases, disease rates, an older population, and positive government initiatives, portable x-ray machines market are growing significantly. Also, the global portable x-ray devices market is predicted to develop due to technological advancements. Advanced digital X-ray systems are expected to boost market growth. Product recalls and radiation risks may slow market growth.
The global market for Portable X-Ray Devices is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2022 to 2028.
Key Competitors in the Portable X-ray Devices Industry:
1. Carestream Health Inc.
Carestream Health Inc. formerly Eastman Kodak Company's Health Group, is an independent subsidiary of Onex Corporation, which is one of Canada's largest corporations. It was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New York. It operates in over 150 countries. In May 2023, Carestream Health launched the DRX-Rise Mobile X-ray System with the assurance of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered image processing and features that encourage workflow productivity and maneuverability.
2. Siemens Healthineers
Siemens Healthineers (formerly Siemens Healthcare, Siemens Medical Solutions, and Siemens Medical Systems) is a German medical device company. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered at Germany. It operates in more than 70 countries. In Mar 2023, Siemens introduced MAGNETOM Cima.X and MAGNETOM Terra.X at ECR 2023. These two revolutionary MRI scanners will enable clinicians to expand the boundaries of clinical care, are designed for gaining new insights, and are endowed with cutting-edge technology.
3. Shimadzu Corporations
Shimadzu Corporations is a Japanese public KK company, manufacturing precision instruments, measuring instruments and medical equipment, founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. It operates in Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, was founded in 1975. Shimadzu Corporation announced the release of MobileDaRt Evolution MX8 Version V type in July 2022. This mobile X-ray system can travel to patient rooms, operating rooms, emergency areas, etc. to provide diagnostic imaging.
4. MinXray
MinXray is an independent corporation was founded in 1967 whose mission is to provide compact, mobile, and portable x-ray apparatus and digital imaging and is headquartered in United States. It operates in more than 60 nations. On May, 2023, after nearly a year of official review and verification, director of global sales Mike Cairnie of MinXray Inc., a key global supplier of portable, compact digital imaging equipment, earned a Guinness World Record for the “highest altitude operating an X-ray machine” while on an expedition with both MinXray and artificial intelligence company Qure.ai.
5. Koninklijke Philips NV
Koninklijke Philips NV (literally "Royal Philips") is a multinational conglomerate corporation founded in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, in 1891. Since 1997, its primary headquarters have been in Amsterdam, while the Benelux headquarters remain in Eindhoven. It operates across 100 countries. In May 2023, at ACC/WCC 2023, Philips will exhibit a comprehensive cardiology portfolio designed to boost physician confidence and efficiency in diagnosing and treating cardiac disease.
6. GE Healthcare
GE Healthcare GE HealthCare Technologies Inc., trading as GE HealthCare, is an American multinational medical technology company, founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. It operates in more than 100 countries. In January 4, 2023, it started operating as a standalone company. It completed its spin-off on January 4, 2023, with the company being listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market.
7. Canon Medical Systems
Canon Medical Systems is a medical equipment company founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Tochigi, Japan. It operates and provides services in more than 150 countries and regions worldwide. Canon Medical Systems Europe BV (The Netherlands) announced in March 2023 that it would debut its newest CT scanner and two enhanced and intelligent features on the Aceso+ to further enhance the workflow and efficiency of its fully motorized X-ray system, live camera, and advanced remote control at ECR 2023.
8. Envista Holdings Corporation
Envista Holdings Corporation was founded in 2018, and headquartered in California, United States. It operates in across 150 countries. Envista Holdings Corporation (US) acquired Carestream Dental's Intra-Oral Scanner (US) in April 2022 in accordance with its long-term strategy to digitize dental workflows by concentrating on its fastest-growing Specialty Products & Technologies segment.
9. FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation
FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation traded as Fujifilm, or simply Fuji, is a Japanese multinational conglomerate, operates in the fields of photography, optics, office and medical technologies, biotechnology, and chemicals was founded in 1934 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. In December 2022, Fujifilm Europe launched new hybrid C-arm and portable x-ray device. The company has business presence in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Definition: A portable X-ray machine is an X-ray unit that's smaller than a fixed one and can be moved. It enables medical personnel such as radiologists, veterinarians, and dentists to take X-ray pictures of patients without having to call them into a separate lead-lined room.
