Report: GE Increases U.S. Ultrasound Share

According to a report from Millennium Research Group, GE Healthcare has increased its lead over Philips Healthcare and Siemens Healthcare in the $1.2 billion U.S. ultrasound market.
The Toronto-based research firm also found that the Chalfont St. Giles, U.K.-based vendor grew its share in the fast-growing emerging ultrasound system segment from 10% in 2007 to 29% [...]

Philips Healthcare Sales Climb in Q3

Higher sales in most of its businesses contributed to a 4% increase in comparable sales for Philips Healthcare in its third quarter.For the period (end-September 30), the Andover, MA-based vendor had comparable sales of 2.1 billion euros ($2.9 billion U.S.), compared with the 1.8 billion euros ($2.5 billion U.S.) reported in the third quarter of 2009.
Philips [...]

Toshiba Deploys Portable Ultrasound

Florida Fish Memorial Hospital, based in Orange City, FL, has selected Toshiba America Medical Systems portable ultrasound technology the Xario XG ultrasound system.
The four ultrasound systems will be used for imaging the bariatric patient population and imaging patients at bedside, as well as assisting with ultrasound-guided biopsies and fluid draining, breast imaging, 4D imaging for [...]

Analogic Taps Shaw as VP for BK Unit

Medical imaging firm Analogic of Peabody, MA, has appointed ultrasound industry veteran Lars Shaw as vice president of global marketing for its BK Medical ultrasound business.
Shaw will be responsible for developing and executing Analogic’s BK Medical global marketing strategy to grow its existing ultrasound business and identify new market segments, according to Analogic.
Shaw has served [...]

Siemens and National Semiconductor Align to Advance Ultrasound Technology

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., and National Semiconductor Corporation have announced a strategic alliance to advance ultrasound technology, creating ultrasound imaging systems that produce enhanced image quality and advanced 3D/4D imaging capabilities, while consuming less power.
The strategic alliance brings together Siemens’ leadership in ultrasound technology with National’s energy-efficient analog semiconductor capabilities. National will provide leading-edge [...]

Ultrasonix Medical Corporation Opens China Office

Ultrasonix Medical Corporation has opened a representative office in Shanghai.
“The new office will act as a liaison between Ultrasonix Medical Corporation and its customer and partners in the Peoples Republic of China,” said Jack Du, Country Manager, China. “The Shanghai staff is composed of well-respected professionals in the field of ultrasound that are experienced in clinical [...]

Siemens Retools Healthcare Division

German industrial conglomerate Siemens AG on April 30 announced changes in the organization of its Siemens Healthcare division that include creating separate divisions for advanced imaging modalities and less complex radiology systems.
Effective May 1, the Erlangen, Germany-based Healthcare division will still consist of three divisions: Imaging and Therapy Systems, Clinical Products and Diagnostics. Imaging and [...]

ALOKA Ultrasound’s Pro Sound Alpha 6 Wins International Design Award

ALOKA Ultrasound recently announced that its newly released full featured compact ultrasound system, the ProSound Alpha 6, won a 2010 International Forum (iF) product design award in the Medicines and Healthcare category. The iF Product Design Award is one of the prestigious awards worldwide and is granted by the International Forum Design in Germany. The [...]

ZONARE Installs 11 Ultrasound Systems at Decatur Vein Clinic Sites

Decatur Vein Clinic, a provider of chronic venous insufficiency healthcare services, announced it has installed 11 additional ultrasound systems from ZONARE Medical Systems, bringing their total number of z.one ultrasound systems to 24. The systems are spread over clinics in Indiana, Michigan and Colorado. The z.one ultrasound platform’s software-based architecture allows its performance to continue [...]

Toshiba Names New Executives

Toshiba America Medical Systems has promoted Senior Vice President Satoshi Tsunakawa to President and CEO. Additionally, Toshiba has named Tomo Hasegawa as the new director of its ultrasound unit, and has promoted Marketing Services Director Catherine Wolfe to Senior Director of Corporate and Strategic Communications. www.healthimaging.com

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