Global Superconductor Market 2014-2018

DUBLIN, April 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dd4kgb/global) have announced the addition of the "Global Superconductor Market 2014-2018" report to their offering.

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The analysts forecast the Global Superconductors market to grow at a CAGR of 2.77 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing demand for advanced power grid infrastructure. The Global Superconductors market has also been witnessing the increasing demand for superconducting MRI equipment. However, the high-cost of superconductor cooling systems could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.

The report, the Global Superconductors Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the APAC region, the Americas, and the EMEA region; it also covers the Global Superconductors market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

One of the major trends emerging in the Global Superconductor market is the increasing demand for superconducting MRI equipment. Several factors such as the increase in the number of patients and rising incidences of neurological, oncological, and cardiac diseases across the globe have resulted in the wider adoption of superconducting MRI equipment. Specialized medical professionals constantly upgrade their medical equipment to provide effective diagnosis treatment to their patients.

As superconducting MRI equipment produces improved image quality, crucial in the diagnosis of brain injuries and stroke, there has been an increased adoption of such equipment among medical professionals. Further, the increasing need for effective diagnosis is driving the adoption of superconducting MRI equipment in large hospitals, big government institutions, and large diagnostic centers. Thus, the adoption rate of superconducting MRI systems is expected to increase due to their high imaging quality and cost-effectiveness.

According to the report, the growth of the Global Superconductor market is driven by several factors, the most important of which is the increasing demand for advanced power grid infrastructure. The increasing demand for electricity and high transmission loss in the power grid has been driving the adoption of superconductors in the power grid infrastructure.

Key Topics Covered:

01. Executive Summary

02. List of Abbreviations

03. Scope of the Report

04. Market Research Methodology

05. Introduction

06. Market Landscape

07. Market Segmentation by Type

08. Market Segmentation by Application

09. Geographical Segmentation

10. Buying Criteria

11. Market Growth Drivers

12. Drivers and their Impact

13. Market Challenges

14. Impact of Drivers and Challenges

15. Market Trends

16. Trends and their Impact

17. Vendor Landscape

18. Key Vendor Analysis

19. Other Reports in this Series

Companies Mentioned:

• American Superconductor Corp.
• Bruker Corp.
• Southwire Co.
• Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.
• SuperPower Inc.

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