In-vitro diagnostics is in the midst of a major change. Last year, the IVD industry was the centre of media attention as it witnessed one of the largest industry consolidations within the healthcare sector. The entry of medical technology giant Siemens and the aspirations of GE to enter this market, have heightened this interest, as the IVD industry is traditionally considered a low-profit business in the life sciences space.

For many years, Anaesthesia has served the function of enabling surgeons and clinicians to perform invasive procedures without letting the patient experience any pain. However, with the growing number of complex surgical procedures being performed worldwide, the vast field of anaesthesia is also observing sea changes, both in terms of emerging technologies and market dynamics.

MRI systems represent one of the strongest markets in the medical imaging industry. MRI is a non-invasive method of using a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the inside of the human body. It was originally used to view the central nervous system. With time, its use has expanded to study the internal anatomical structures of the human body.