What this market covers
Software that segments scans and designs radiation or surgical treatment plans. Buyers are cancer centres and hospital physics teams.
Typical segments
- Radiotherapy planning
- Auto contouring
- Image registration
- Adaptive planning
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
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| NACE class J5829 employed 235,892 people across the EU in 2023. | 235,892 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 101,139 private establishments in NAICS 513210 (Software publishers) in 2025. | 101,139 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 513210 employed an average of 645,495 people in US private industry in 2025. | 645,495 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 513210 was $238,933 in 2025. | 238,933 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| The FDA has recorded 4 510(k) clearances for devices named "radiation therapy treatment planning system". | 4 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Applied Radiation holds 1 510(k) clearances for devices named "radiation therapy treatment planning system". | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Helax Ab holds 1 510(k) clearances for devices named "radiation therapy treatment planning system". | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Mds Nordion holds 1 510(k) clearances for devices named "radiation therapy treatment planning system". | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Varian Medical Systems, Inc. holds 1 510(k) clearances for devices named "radiation therapy treatment planning system". | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| PubMed indexed 97 papers mentioning "radiotherapy treatment planning" in the title or abstract in 2025. | 97 papers | 2025 | U.S. National Library of Medicine |
Sources and method
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- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
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sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 J5829, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 235892
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- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 513210, 2025 (2026-11-04)
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QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 513210, annual_avg_estabs 101139
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QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 513210, annual_avg_emplvl 645495
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QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 513210, avg_annual_pay 238933
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- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: openFDA 510(k) clearances, device_name "radiation therapy treatment planning system" (2026-11-04)
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openFDA device/510k device_name:"radiation therapy treatment planning system", sum of counts by decision_date = 4
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- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: openFDA 510(k) clearances by applicant, device_name "radiation therapy treatment planning system" (2026-11-04)
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applicant.exact "Applied Radiation" count 1
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applicant.exact "Helax AB" count 1
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applicant.exact "Mds Nordion" count 1
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applicant.exact "Varian Medical Systems, Inc." count 1
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- U.S. National Library of Medicine: PubMed search "radiotherapy treatment planning"[tiab] AND 2025[dp] (2026-11-04)
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esearch count 97
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Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Cancer centres
- Hospital radiation oncology units
- Radiotherapy equipment makers
Companies to watch
Applied Radiation
1 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "radiation therapy treatment planning system".
Helax Ab
1 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "radiation therapy treatment planning system".
Mds Nordion
1 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "radiation therapy treatment planning system".
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
1 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "radiation therapy treatment planning system".
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the United States market - 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 05Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
Unit economics where public data allows - 08Competitive landscape
8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves - 09Opportunities and risks
For new entrants, suppliers and investors - 10Method and sources
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Frequently asked questions
How many treatment planning system advanced image processing devices are cleared by the FDA?
openFDA lists 4 510(k) clearances for devices named radiation therapy treatment planning system.
Which companies hold the most FDA clearances for treatment planning system advanced image processing?
By 510(k) count: Applied Radiation, Helax Ab, Mds Nordion, Varian Medical Systems, Inc..
How many US companies are in the treatment planning system advanced image processing industry?
BLS counts 101,139 private establishments in NAICS 513210 (Software publishers), the closest official industry.
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