United States Digital X-ray Devices Market Trends

Direct radiography is anticipated to observe significant growth and hold a major market share in the US digital X-ray devices market over the forecast period. The major factors driving the growth of the segment include the increasing research and development activities undertaken by key players for the innovation of novel products with sophisticated features and the high standards of healthcare facilities in the country.

Direct digital radiography (DDR) directly captures the image at the detector with no requirement for any intermediate interface. Thus, it aids in a flexible and smooth workflow. Hence, the added benefits of increased efficiency and productivity of direct radiography over other X-ray imaging technologies are boosting the demand for the increased development and launch of products based on direct radiography technology. For instance, in August 2020, Carestream Health, a United States-based medical device company, launched its DRX -Compass X-ray System, a digital unit for mid-tier hospitals and medical imaging centers worldwide that can be used by urgent care centers, orthopedics, and large radiology practices. Thus, they aimed to accelerate the commercialization of dynamic digital radiography in the US healthcare market. Thus, given the advanced features of direct radiography and the growing focus by key players on R&D activities, the segment is expected to witness tremendous growth in the United States over the forecast period

DDR systems provide a high-speed workflow for technologists and facilitate speeded-up patient management, which is especially important in outpatient settings where patients need to return to home or work. Less than 1 minute is needed between exposure and image acquisition.