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Abstract:
Biophotonics refers to the science that harnesses the power of light (photons) and other forms of radiant energy for the purpose of investigating the functional, structural, biological, mechanical and chemical properties of biological materials and systems. Biophotonics which presently makes possible enhanced diagnosis for various health conditions would in the near future expand beyond diagnostics and increasingly cater to the varied demands of multiple verticals such as agriculture, food diagnostics, biotechnology and therapeutics among others. The rapidly expanding application base for biophotonics-based products in these areas would be one of the major growth propelling factors for the market. Over the years, biophotonics-based products have become rugged and cost effective so as to make an effective transition from the niche healthcare and life sciences applications to the more promising environment control and monitoring, and agriculture and food applications. Emerging opportunities in sensing and imaging modalities have positioned biophotonics as an acceptable technology in such markets where their bulk usage became a reality.

Biophotonics - Global Strategic Business Report 2015

Dublin, Ireland | Posted on July 21st, 2015

However, despite expanding applications beyond the medical sector, the two very important applications of biophotonics, will for a long time be, in vitro diagnostics and medical imaging. Biophotonics' ability to meet some of the critical healthcare needs of the aging population by addressing some very significant issues will remain as a major growth driver for the market. Other important growth inducing factors include R&D induced expansion in applications and increasing government support for innovative cost saving medical technologies. By enabling the measurement of minute amounts of substances, biophotonics is expected to leverage opportunities in the rapidly growing point-of-care diagnostics market in the coming years. Of all the applications of biophotonics, biosensors showcase immense promise. Light therapy and microscopy applications are also among the rapidly growing end-use markets.

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Biophotonics-based technologies are fast replacing some of the well-established diagnostic techniques not just in the medical sector but also in the non-medical sector. Biophotonics based techniques such as autofluorescence-based observation, vibrational spectroscopy, light-scatter analysis and MALDI-TOF (matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight) are likely to replace conventional biological recognition elements such as nuclei acids, antibodies and enzymes in future. Usage of photonics in these areas will lead to a major shift away from the chemistry aspect, comprising surface reagents and other consumables, to the software aspect that includes deployment of algorithms for chemometry. Such a shift is expected to attract several IT leaders and electronic manufacturing companies into the field.

Newer markets for biophotonics in future will emerge from such applications, which have the potential to effectively leverage the intrinsic benefits of biophotonics technologies. For instance, handheld microfluids and optical in-line monitoring are expected to dominate food testing and also agricultural applications in future. However, the potential for such emerging applications is always a risk to predict especially in terms of their growth, mainly because of the well-established incumbent technologies in use in these applications

As stated by the updated market research report on Biophotonics, the United States represents the largest market worldwide. Growth in the country is fostered by the rising incidence of different types of cancers and rapid commercialization of newer optics-based technologies for diagnosis and treatment in the field of oncology. Asia-Pacific ranks as the fastest growing market with a CAGR of 157% over the analysis period. Rising healthcare expenditure, aging population and the need for faster, early and accurate diagnostic capabilities are expected to bolster demand in the region.

Major players covered in the report include AdvanDx Inc., Affymetrix Inc., Becton, Dickinson and Company, BioTek Instruments Inc., Carl Zeiss MicroImaging GmbH, CEA-Leti, Epi-Light Limited, FEI Company, Glenbrook Technologies Inc., Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., HORIBA Ltd., Lumenis Ltd., Newport Corporation, Ocean Optics Inc., Olympus America Inc., PerkinElmer Inc., Photocure ASA, PicoQuant GmbH, Solta Medical Inc., Zecotek Photonics Inc., and Zenalux Biomedical Inc., among others.

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Title Index:

BIOPHOTONICS

A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT

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
Medical Therapeutics
Medical Diagnostics
Others
Non-Medical

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Prelude
Expanding Application Base as the Major Growth Driver
Current and Future Analysis
Competitive Landscape
Expanding Applications Attract New Players

2. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES AND DRIVERS
Optical In-Vitro Diagnostics
The Largest Market Segment for Biophotonics
Increasing Penetration of Diabetes Mellitus
Offers Opportunities for Biophotonics
Global Diabetic Statistics
Opportunity Indicators
Endoscopy
A Market with Immense Scope
Ophthalmology and Dermatology Major Application Segments for Medical Lasers
Food Diagnostics
An Emerging Niche
Drug Discovery & Development
A Potential Application Segment for Biophotonics
Opportunities Galore for Biophotonic Technologies in Infection Control
High-end Biophotonics to Find Major Application in Neurosciences
Coherent Develops Genetically Encoded Ultrafast Fiber Laser for Application in Neuroscience
Improving Healthcare Expenditure to Drive Demand for Biophotonics
Ageing Population to Spruce Up Biophotonics Development
Demographic Statistics
Opportunity Indicators for Biophotonics Market:
Growing Prominence of Biophotonics in Cancer Detection
Cancer Incidence and Mortality Statistics
A Perspective of Market Potential
Cancer Prone Sites based on Age
Biophotonics-based Tests for Detecting Coronary Artery Diseases
Photonics-based Breath Analysis Gaining Traction
OMI to Revolutionize Methodologies for Diagnosing and Treating Diseases
Advancements in Optical Filter Technology to Revolutionize Wearable Electronics and PoC Diagnostics
Diagnostic & Therapeutic Applications of Biophotonics Attract R&D Funding
Private Foundations Come Forth to Invest in Biophotonics
No
Table Technology Innovations and Research Advancements in the Biophotonics Field
CBSS Develops Optical Microscopes for Disease Diagnosis & Treatment
University of Adelaide Focuses on Biophotonics for Research on Life Processes
Texas A&M University's Invests in Multidisciplinary Biophotonics Research
NSF Grants Funds for Biomolecule Imaging using X-Ray Lasers
Photoplethysmography-Based DistancePPG to Aid in Monitoring Vital Signs
Permanent Fluorescent Label Helps Researchers in Studying Neural Activities
Researchers Develop Glucolight System for Non- Invasive Measurement of Blood Glucose Levels
Researchers Develop SCAPE Microscopy for 3D Imaging of Moving Samples
Japanese Researchers Develop Nanolaser to Identify Specific Biomolecules
Novel Phototherapy and Imaging Technique to Target and Destroy Cancer Cells
Researchers Develop Multicolor RGB Marking to Color-Code Neural Cells
EHT Model Holds Potential to Enable Tailored Optogenetics Proteins
Researchers at University of Buffalo to Develop Endoscope for High-Contrast Imaging of Cancer Tumors
Photoacoustic Imaging to Provide Effective Solution to Detect Cervical Cancer
Photoacoustic Device Allows Researchers to Diagnose Melanoma
LIAFS/DRS Technique to Improve Melanoma Diagnosis
Raman Spectroscopy Enables Faster, Accurate Diagnosis of Cancer
Light-based Approaches to Help Researchers in Studying Brain Function
Researchers Develop Lens-Free On-Chip Microscope to Produce High-Resolution Images
Fluorescent Dye-Coated Nanoparticles to Target Disease Causing Genes
UK Sets Up Quantum Technology Research Hubs to Explore Light Detectors
Stimulation of Receptors Using Light to Relax Blood Vessels
MIR Laser Produces X-Ray Pulses with High Flux
Phosphorescent Bandage to Monitor Oxygen Concentration for Wound Assessment
Sophisticated Microscopy Technique to Enable Single- Cell, High-Resolution Imaging of Entire Body
Violet-Blue Light Controlled Medicine to Provide Effective Treatment Option for Diabetic Patients
Magnetic Nanoparticles to Assist Researchers in Bio-Imaging Applications
UV Light with Manual Cleaning to Prevent Spread of Superbugs in Hospitals
Researchers Explore Use of OCT to Understand Acne Lesion
Novel Fluorescent Probes to Enable Detection of Lysosomal pH Levels
Researchers Develop New Range of Fluorescence Markers for Imaging Applications
Researchers Develop Optogenetic Technique to Map Neural Networks
IR Quantum Cascade Laser to Provide Convenient Solution to Monitor Blood Glucose Levels
Wearable Optical Device to Enable Timely Identification of Diabetes Complication
New Fluorescence-enhanced Test to Identify People at Higher Risk of Developing Diabetes
Fluorescence Imaging Techniques to Detect Alzheimer's Indicators in Eye
Adaptive Optics Allows Physicians to Detect Early Signs of Diabetes Eye Damage
New Technique Uses Femtosecond Lasers for Controlled, Precise Drug Delivery

3. AN INTRODUCTION TO BIOPHOTONICS
Definition
Select Light Sources for Biophotonics
Gas Lasers
Diode Lasers
Applications
Biophotonics in Diagnostics
Biophotonics in Therapeutics
Biophotonics in Biotechnology
Other Emerging Applications of Biophotonics
Optical Sectional Microscopy
Photon Limited Microscopy
Fluorescence Microscopy
Time-Resolved Fluorescence Spectroscopy
Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy
Caged Bioactive Probes
End-Use Sectors

4. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS
Taiwan Biophotonic Unveils DOE Reflective Sensor for Fingerless Wrist-Worn Pulse Oximeters
Lumenis Introduces New ResurFX System for Skin Resurfacing Treatment
Olympus Introduces Two New Configurations to its FLUOVIEW FVMPE-RS Series
KLOX Technologies Obtains CE Mark for LumiHealT Medical Device
AdvanDx Obtains FDA Approval for mecA XpressFISHT
BIOLASE Unveils EPICT X Diode Laser
BioTek Unveils New Cytation Imaging Multi-Mode Reader
Lumenis to Launch LightSheer� DESIRET and LightSheer� INFINITYT in Europe
Lumenis Unveils New Q-Switched Nd:YAG Module for the M22T Platform
Lumenis Launches LightSheer� DESIRET and LightSheer� INFINITYT Laser Hair Removal Systems
Picoquant Unveils Picosecond Pulsed Diode Laser Head
Biophotas Launches CellumaT ELITE for Aesthetic Physician Market
AdvanDx Introduces Candida QuickFISH Rapid Diagnostic
AdvanDx Introduces Gram-Negative QuickFISH BC
AdvanDx Launches Enterococcus QuickFISH BC
BIOLASE Receives License to Sell EPIC 10 Soft-Tissue Diode Laser in Canada
Lumenis to Introduce ResurFXT

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Newport Corporation to Acquire FEMTOLASERS
Hamilton Thorne Takes Over CRi's Reproductive Imaging Product Range
The University of St Andrews Enters into Partnership with M Squared Lasers
Edmund Optics Enters into Partnership with Luxexcel Group
First Light Imaging Obtains EC Grant for Working on IR Camera
Excelitas Technologies Collaborates with Kinetic River Corp to Design Flow Cytometer Prototype
Horiba Acquires Photon Technology International
Newport Takes Over V-Gen
Zecotek Signs Joint Collaboration Agreement with Hamamatsu Photonics
Bausch + Lomb to Take Over Technolas Perfect Vision GmbH

6. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
AdvanDx, Inc. (US)
Affymetrix, Inc. (US)
Andor Technology plc (Ireland)
Becton, Dickinson and Company (US)
BioTek Instruments, Inc. (US)
BIOLASE, Inc. (US)
Carl Zeiss MicroImaging GmbH (Germany)
CEA-Leti (France)
Endra, Inc (US)
Epi-Light Limited (Ireland)
FEI Company (US)
Glenbrook Technologies, Inc. (US)
Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. (Japan)
HORIBA, Ltd. (Japan)
Lumenis Ltd. (Israel)
Newport Corporation (US)
Ocean Optics, Inc. (US)
Olympus America, Inc. (US)
PerkinElmer, Inc. (US)
Photocure ASA (Norway)
PicoQuant GmbH (Germany)
Solta Medical, Inc. (US)
Zecotek Photonics, Inc. (Singapore)
Zenalux Biomedical, Inc. (US)

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

III. MARKET

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 85 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 88)
The United States (45)
Canada (5)
Japan (4)
Europe (30)
- France (3)
- Germany (9)
- The United Kingdom (3)
- Spain (2)
- Rest of Europe (13)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (2)
Middle East (2)

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