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Analysis of the Global Ultrasonic Non-destructive Test Equipment Market
Phased Array Ultrasonic Test Equipment Outpacing the Market
31-Oct-2013
Global
Market Research
NCA7-01-00-00-00
TM0380-GL-MR_18408
The global ultrasonic non-destructive test (NDT) equipment market was impacted severely by the economic recession of 2009 to 2010. Since then, the market has done well to maintain a stable growth rate. This market engineering study discusses the current state of the total global ultrasonic NDT equipment market; it provides analyses for the following segments: thickness gauges, digital flaw detectors, phased array flaw detectors, and test machines. Regions covered include North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and ROW. The study also gives an overview of the current trends impacting this market, the size of the market, its future potential, and its competitive environment. The base year is 2012, and the forecast period is 2013 to 2017.
Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
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CEO’s Perspective
Market Definitions
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Key Questions This Study Will Answer
Market Segmentation
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Market Distribution Channels
Market Drivers
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Market Restraints
Restraints Explained
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Market Engineering Measurements
Market Engineering Measurements (continued)
Forecast Assumptions
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast Discussion
Percent Revenue Forecast by Region
Revenue Forecast by Region
Global Hot Spots
Revenue Forecast Discussion by Region
Revenue Forecast by Vertical Market
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Revenue Forecast Discussion by Vertical Market (continued)
Percent Revenue Forecast by Distribution Channel
Revenue Forecast Discussion by Distribution Channel
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Market Share
Market Share Analysis
Market Share Analysis (continued)
Market Share Analysis (continued)
Competitive Environment
Top Competitors
Product Highlights
Product Highlights (continued)
Competitive Factors and Assessment
Thickness Gauges Segment Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast Discussion
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast Discussion (continued)
Pricing Trends and Forecast
Pricing Trends and Forecast Discussion
Revenue Forecast by Vertical Market
Revenue Forecast Discussion by Vertical Market
Competitive Environment
Competitive Environment (continued)
Digital Flaw Detectors Segment Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast Discussion
Pricing Trends and Forecast
Pricing Trends and Forecast Discussion
Revenue Forecast by Vertical Market
Revenue Forecast Discussion by Vertical Market
Competitive Environment
Competitive Environment (continued)
Phased Array Flaw Detectors Segment Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast Discussion
Pricing Trends and Forecast
Pricing Trends and Forecast Discussion
Revenue Forecast by Vertical Market
Revenue Forecast Discussion by Vertical Market
Competitive Environment
Competitive Environment (continued)
Test Machines Segment Key Findings
Market Engineering Measurements
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast Discussion
Pricing Trends and Forecast
Pricing Trends and Forecast Discussion
Revenue Forecast by Vertical Market
Revenue Forecast Discussion by Vertical Market
Competitive Environment
Competitive Environment (continued)
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The Last Word—3 Big Predictions
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