As digital imaging gains ground in hematology, improvement in work environment spurs productivity and enhances communication.

"Blood gas analysis is no more limited to traditional basic parameters. There is a shift to systems with additional relevant parameters driven by co-oximetry along with bilirubin and metabolite parameters, which aids in better diagnosis and patient monitoring." Lance Little, Managing Director, Region Asia Pacific, Roche Diagnostics Asia Pacific Pte Ltd

Rapid microbiological tests and reagents are gaining momentum in the global economic market as a reliable and cost-effective method to track and monitor all types of microbes in clinical as well as industrial settings.

Dr Rahul G Warke, Director-R&D Microbiology, HiMedia Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.

Global market for MRI systems is expected to grow backed by advancements in MRI technology and its usage in new applications like identification of multiple sclerosis.

Pankaj Narula, Head Business Development, SNG

The growing target base of consumers is expected to boost sales and the market is expected to exhibit a steady growth in future.

Development of new ultra-high performance liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry technologies has seen dramatic growth in the past decade and look for even more in the near future.

Flow cytometer developers are leveraging advances in lasers, optics, and other component technologies to enable greater capability at less cost in a compact form.

Plasma transfusions are increasingly used in daily practice to control massive bleeding in combination with red blood cells and platelet concentrates driving the growth of plasma thawing equipment market.

Rapid advancements in technology have resulted in the production of sophisticated catheters that allow greater control over navigation and capability of penetrating into areas that were previously unreachable.

Malaysian manufacturers are capable of producing 30,000 pieces of gloves per hour per line, the highest in the glove industry, by Marketing and Development Division of Malaysian Rubber Export Promotion Council.

Demand for lab automation is projected to remain upbeat in the near future, as the need for high-throughput screening and analysis soars.

"There is a great scope for automation in India and a real-time opportunity for both the lab industry and machine manufacturers." Dr J Bhatia, Chief of Lab Service-Projects (North India), Metropolis Healthcare Ltd., New Delhi