In human radiography we have volume CT with applications mainly in CT-A. Some project an expansion into vascular and trauma but that's an open question. CR & DDR will continue to impact and grow general radiography and mammography.
Technology Breeding Technology. As technology continues to advance, the life cycle shortens. This decreases equipment value and results in expensive entry and very expensive exit for the user of the equipment. Technology life cycles that once were typically 5-7 years are now 2-3 years.
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