Global Wheelchairs (Powered, Manual & Mobility) Strategic Business Report 2018 - Invacare is the World's Leading Manufacturer

DUBLIN, Feb. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

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The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Wheelchairs (Powered and Manual) both Units and US$ Thousand by the following Types:

    --  Manual Wheelchairs
    --  Powered Wheelchairs
    --  Mobility Scooters

The report profiles 120 companies including many key and niche players such as:

    --  21st Century Scientific Inc. (USA)
    --  Drive - DeVilbiss Healthcare (USA)
    --  Etac AB (Sweden)
    --  Convaid Products, LLC (USA)
    --  Foshan Dongfang Medical Equipment Manufactory (Ltd.) (China)
    --  Future Mobility Products (USA)
    --  GF Health Products, Inc. (USA)
    --  Invacare Corporation (USA)
    --  Karma Medical Products Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)
    --  Karma Mobility (UK)
    --  Karman Healthcare (USA)
    --  LEVO AG (Switzerland)
    --  Magic Mobility Pty. Ltd. (Australia)
    --  Matsunaga Manufactory Co., Ltd. (Japan)
    --  Medline Industries, Inc. (USA)
    --  MEYRA GmbH (Germany)
    --  Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH (Germany)
    --  Permobil, Inc. (USA)
    --  Pihsiang Machinery MFG. Co. Ltd. (Taiwan)
    --  Pride Mobility Products Corporation (USA)
    --  Sunrise Medical LLC (USA)

Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Wheelchairs - A Preview
Wheelchairs: Meeting Mobility Needs of the Disabled for Personal, Social, and Professional Fulfillment
Wheelchair Needs and Adoption Rates - A Global Statistical Review
Global Market Outlook
The US: Single Largest Wheelchairs Market Worldwide
Developing Countries to Turbo Charge Current and Future Market Growth
Superior Attributes over Manual Wheelchairs Drive Strong Demand for Powered Wheelchairs
Major Growth Drivers in a Nutshell
Technology Superiority, New Features and Improved Functionality Drive Surging Popularity of Powered Wheelchairs
Component Optimization for Enhanced Efficiency
Balancing Functionality and Accessibility
Focusing on Progressive Needs
Despite Cannibalization by Powered Wheelchairs, Manual Wheelchairs Continue to Sustain Market Growth
Relatively Lesser Price: An Important Criterion for Manual Wheelchairs
Affordable Wheelchairs: The Need of the Hour in Developing Markets

2. COMPETITION
Invacare: Leading Wheelchair Manufacturer in the World
Invacare Pushes Ahead with Innovations
Leading Powered Wheelchairs Companies Worldwide
Competition: Noteworthy Trends
Product Differentiation through Innovation & Technological Superiority
Innovation: A Source of Competitive Advantage
Niche Wheelchair Segments Eases Entry Barriers
Wheelchair for Pediatric Use: Purchase Considerations
Powered Wheelchairs and Mobility Scooters: Key Purchase Considerations
Specific Needs of the User
Usage Location
Means of Transportation & Storage Space
Travelling Terrain
Ergonomics
Battery Life
Aesthetics
Aftersales Service & Warranty
Funding Sources
Supply Chain for Powered Wheelchairs and Mobility Scooters
Powered Wheelchairs: Key Determinants of Motor Pricing

3. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES AND DRIVERS
Market Fortunes Intrinsically Tied to the Home Medical Equipment (HME)/Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Industry
Shift in Nature of Medical Care towards Non-Hospital Environment: The Primary Growth Driver for HME
Favorable Trends in the Personal Mobility Devices Market Strengthens Market Prospects
Wheelchairs Dominate the Global Medical Mobility Aids Market
Aging Population and their Vulnerability to Various Diseases and Disabilities: Foundation for Market Growth
Demographic Statistics of Aging Populace: Unfurling the Market Potential
Rising Number of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis Procedures Benefit Market Expansion
Rising Incidence of Disability: A Grim Reality Driving the Wheelchairs Market
Increasing Spinal Cord Injuries Escalates Global Disability Count
Rise in Global Obesity Epidemic Drives Demand for Bariatric Wheelchairs
Positive Outlook for Healthcare Industry Signals Promising Growth in Demand
Steady Launch of Lightweight, Compactable and Customized Travel Wheelchairs Bodes Well for the Market
Custom Wheelchairs: Catering to Individual Needs of the Differently-Abled
Rising Need to Lead Active Outdoor Lifestyle Boosts Demand for All-Terrain Wheelchairs
Demand for Sports Wheelchairs Driven by Growing Popularity of Disabled Sports and Recreational Activities
Online Marketing and Online Sales Increase Market Penetration
Select Leading Online Wheelchair Stores Worldwide
1800WHEELCHAIR.com Inc. (US)
Independent Living & Mobility (Australia)
MEDmarketplace.com, Inc. (US)
MedSupplyShop.com (US)
Mobility Choices
More Than Mobility
The Mobility Store
Growing Prominence of Safe and Quality Healthcare Services Drive Demand for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) Converters
Research to Focus on Shared Control Approaches in Assistive Mobility Technology
Collaborative Wheelchair Assistance
Sensory Motor Interaction
Repair & Maintenance Costs: A Key Cause for Concern
Reimbursement Factor Curtail Growth of Standing Wheelchairs

4. WHEELCHAIR INNOVATIONS & ADVANCEMENTS
Initiatives to Drive Innovation in Wheelchair Market
Self-Driving or Autonomous Wheelchairs to Transform Millions of Lives
Researchers to Design Millennium Falcon Wheelchair for Kids
Autonomous Wheelchairs to Enhance Quality of Life of Physically Challenged Individuals
Massey University Develops New Wheelchair Prototype Featuring Innovative Propulsion System
Self-driving Wheelchair with LIDAR Scanners and Mapping Technology
Novel Waterproof and Lightweight Wheelchair
Innovative Wheelchair with Stair Climbing Capability
New Wheelchair Equipped with Self-Driving Technology
Developing a Cognitive Navigation System for Wheelchairs
Advanced Wheel Technologies for Improving Performance of Ultralight Manual Wheelchairs
Forward Prolusion for Improvement in Biomechanics - A New Innovation
Softwheel Addresses the Issue of Shock Absorption
Novel Wheelchair for making Wheelchair-bound People Stronger and Independent
Smart Wheelchairs with Artificial Intelligence Control Systems
Racing Wheelchairs: Technology and Challenges
Leveraging Developments in the Cycling Industry
Increase in 3D Printing
Big Auto Companies Eye Racing Wheelchairs Space
Augmented Reality to Revolutionize Indoor Navigation for Wheelchair Users
Mobile Augmented Reality: Enabling Social Inclusion and a Quality Life
iBOT Wheelchair
Futuristic Wheelchairs
Futuristic Wheelchair with iPhone Voice Control System
High Technology-Integrated Wheelchairs for Tech Savvy Users
Segway Wheelchair
A Hands-free, Segway-Type Wheelchair
Carbon Black: An Ultra-Tough Wheelchair made of Carbon Fiber
Advancements in Wheelchair Control Techniques
EMG-based Systems
EEG-based Systems
EOG-based Systems
Non Bio-Signal-based Systems
Sip-n-Puff Technique
Chin Control
Head Orientation Tracking
Tongue Controlled
Image Processing Algorithm
Eye Tracking Technique
Accelerometer-based Systems
Touch Screen Controlled
Voice Actuated
Brain Actuated
Deictic Approach-based Systems
Nex-Gen Wheelchair Designs Promote Productive and Active Lifestyle for the Disabled
Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility (PUMA)
WISB Hand-Bike
The HXC BMX Sport Wheelchairs
Two-Way Wheelchairs
Elegant Wheelchairs
Rowing Chairs
Premire
CARRIER
Other Wheelchair Designs with Innovative Functions and Superior User Comfort
Technology Innovations that Transformed the Humble Manual Wheelchair
The Two-Seat Wheelchair
Shape-Shifting Wheelchair
Add-ons for Transforming Non-Electric Wheelchair into Electric Wheelchair
Lightweight Wheelchairs
Ergonomically Designed Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs with Hubless Accessible System for Seating
Illuminated Wheelchairs
Wheelchair Based on Brain Activity of the Rider
Zenith Wheelchair for Adventurers
RoScooter: The Rowing Wheelchair
Two Way Wheelchairs
Elegant Wheelchairs
HXC BMX - Sports Wheelchairs
Comfort Enhancing Wheelchairs
3D Printed Wheelchairs
Mountain Trike
Ultra-Long Distance Wheelchair
Chair 4 Life
Tankchair
LOCOMO-WC Motorized Wheelchairs for Developing Countries
Scalevo Wheelchair to Enable People to Easily Climb Stairs
TiLite Aero Z - An Ultralight Wheelchair for People with Less Physical Strength
Robots for Propelling Manual Wheelchairs
Select Power Wheelchair Design Trends
Single-Stage Gearboxes to Replace Multi-stage Gearboxes in Power Wheelchairs in Future
Single-Sided Forks
Non-Marring Tires
Voltage of Power Wheelchairs to Increase
Elevated Seats
Advanced Power Wheelchairs to be Totally Customizable
Select Innovative Power Wheelchair Concepts, Designs, and Models in Recent Years
The Go Wheelchair: Customizable 3D-Printed Wheelchair
Caspar Schmitz Develops Design for a Transformable Wheelchair
The erGo Concept of Standing Wheelchair
The Independent Wheelchair Assistant
The All-Terrain Wheelchair Trekinetic
i-Real Wheelchair by Toyota
ActiveCare Wildcat Folding Power Wheelchair
Cirrus Plus Folding Power Wheelchair by Drive Medical
EZ Lite Cruiser Heavy Duty (HD) Personal Mobility Aid
Foldawheel PW-999UL by Wheelchair88
Folding Power Wheelchair by CTM Homecare Product
IMC Heartway Rumba HP4 Power Electric Wheelchair
Mid-Wheel Drive Power Wheelchair by CTM Mobility Scooter
Pride Mobility Jazzy Sport 2 Electric Wheelchair
Smart Chair Electric Wheelchair
Titan Motorized Wheelchair
Select Innovative Wheelchair Designs for Paraplegics
Action Trackchair
Brain Controlled Wheelchair
Parafree Wheelchair
Paragolfer
Permoveh
Sliding Wheelchair
Solar-powered Wheelchair
Steampunk Wheelchair
Tongue-guided Wheelchair
Unimo Wheelchair
Velo Modular Handcycle
Wheelchair with Eye Tracking Feature
Wheel+Chair Wheelchair
WHILL Wheelchair Attachment
Ziesel Tank Wheelchair
Kenguru Electric Car
Cursum Stroller
Affordable Wheel Chair for Paraplegics in Developing Countries
Leveraged Freedom Chair (LFC) for Paraplegics in Developing Countries
Wheelchair with Geared Wheel System for Uphill Climbing
IntelliWheels to Develop a Wheelchair with Gearbox
CHILD: A New Wheelchair with Motion Control System
MIT Scientists Develop Voice-Controlled Robotic Wheelchair
Wheelchairs with Sensors to Read Brain Waves
The Stair Climbing B-Free Wheelchair
Portashopper: Lightweight Electric Wheelchair with Innovative Battery Technology
ISIC and HERL to Develop Affordable Electric Wheelchair for Indian Environment
Rowheels Reduce Efforts to Push Manual Wheelchairs
Wheelchair with SoftWheel Technology
Improved Basketball Wheelchairs
EAZ Disabled Mobility Device
Transit Stroller: Wheelchair for Children with Special Needs
The Nexgen Robotic Wheelchair from Chiba Institute of Technology
Wheelchair with Distance Sensor
The Vision-guided Wheelchair
Other Noteworthy Wheelchair Models Available in the Market: What, Who & How it Works

5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Types of Wheelchairs
Manual Wheelchairs
Basic Wheelchair
Customized Manual Wheelchairs
Powered Wheelchair
Mobility Scooter or Powered Scooter
Types of Mobility Scooters
Classification of Wheelchairs Based on End-use Function
Institutional/Nursing Home/Depot Chairs
Specialty Chairs
Standard/Everyday Chairs
Pediatric Wheelchairs or Child/Junior Chairs
Lightweight Chairs
Sports Utility Wheelchairs
Transport Wheelchairs
Standard Transport Wheelchairs
Heavy-Duty Transport Wheelchairs
Bariatric Wheelchairs
Recliners
Wheelchairs: A Historical Perspective
Wheelchair Design and Functionality Evolution over the Years
Components of a Wheelchair
Frame
Upholstery
Seating System
Wheels/Tires
Powered Wheelchair Configurations
Traditional and Platform Power Wheelchairs
Drive Train Configurations
Powered Wheelchairs Components
Drive Systems
Controllers
Batteries
Brakes
Special Powered Features
Frames
Wheels and Tires
Seating System
Upholstery
Footrests
Armrests
Mobility Scooter Components
Base Unit
Power System and Drive Train
Brakes
Batteries
Wheels and Tires
Seating
Controller
Key Materials Used in Wheelchairs Manufacturing
Steel Alloys
Aircraft Grade Aluminum
High Performance Alloy
Titanium
Table 14: Relative Weight of Wheelchairs in Pounds (lbs.) by Material Type for Iron, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, and Titanium Alloy (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. PRODUCT LAUNCHES
Permobil Launches Connect for its Corpus Wheelchair Models
Softwheel to Launch Innovative Wheelchair in Montana
Permobil Introduces Precision Lock! In TiLite Manual Wheelchairs
Permobil Launches M1 Power Chair
Panasonic Introduces Self Driving Wheelchairs at Tokyo Airport
Permobil Unveils New M5 Corpus Wheelchair
Permobil Launches M3 Corpus
Etac to Unveil Ability Based Seating Wheelchair
UPnRIDE Robotics to Introduce Self-Stabilizing Wheelchair
Layer Introduces New Designs for Made-to-Measure Wheelchairs
Sunrise Medical Launches New Quickie QX Manual Folding Wheelchair
Guangzhou Topmedi Launches New Series of Wheelchairs & Electric Scooters
Sunrise Medical Updates JAY Fit Wheelchair Seating System
Pride Mobility Products Introduces Go-Chair
Sunrise Medical Launches Updated Version of Power Wheelchair Suspension System
Invacare Introduces New Powerchair Control System
Graham-Field Launches Bariatric Transport Chair
Sunrise Medical Announces Zippie IRIS Wheelchair with Folding Option
Karma Mobility Launches I Lite
TGA Mobility to Unveil New Strongback Wheelchair
IMS Medical Launches Electric Folding Wheelchair
Pride Mobility Launches Jazzy Air Power Chair
Pride Mobility Introduces the Oasis Luxury Lift Chair
Sunrise Medical Launches New Ultra Lightweight Rigid Wheelchairs
Quantum Rehab Introduces WC19-compliant Power Seating Systems
Sunrise Medical Launches New Updates on Pediatric Ultra Lightweight Wheelchair
Sunrise Medical Unveils New Series of Power Wheelchairs

7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Permobil Acquires Max Mobility
Permobil to Acquire TiLite New Zealand
Permobil Acquires DME
CD&R Acquires Drive DeVilbiss
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice to Acquire Drive DeVilbiss
Pride Mobility Products Grants US Patent Elevated Height Wheelchair
BraunAbility Collaborates with Permobil
Permobil Takes Over iCare
Etac AB Acquires Convaid
Etac Discontinues Sale of Balder and Etac Powered Wheelchairs
KLD Energy Technologies Takes Over Kenguru
Nordic Capital Takes Over Sunrise Medical
Sunrise Medical Takes Over RGK Wheelchairs
Sunrise Medical Takes Over Mobility Business of Handicare

8. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Total Companies Profiled: 120 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 139)

    --  The United States (55)
    --  Canada (8)
    --  Japan (4)
    --  Europe (45)
        --  France (2)
        --  Germany (7)
        --  The United Kingdom (13)
        --  Italy (7)
        --  Rest of Europe (16)
    --  Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (23)

    --  Middle East (4)

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