Markets and Markets is reporting the digital pathology market is being projected to grow 12% annually until 2017 an expected to reach over $336 million. The largest market is in North America, with Europe and Asia following behind. Asia's market is expected to grow as technology becomes more cost effective.
The uses of digital pathology include improving laboratory process efficiency, cutting laboratory costs, and preserving slide images. The major American companies taking part in this digital pathology boom so far are Aperio Technologies and Ventana Medical Systems.