Canon Europe (London, UK), a world-leading developer of imaging technology, has strengthened its product range in the medical imaging field by acquiring medical solutions company Delft Diagnostic Imaging (Delft DI; Veenendaal, The Netherlands).

Delft DI specializes in two business fields. The first is software solutions for sharing digital images and medical records. This business will become a future platform for the development of new healthcare information and communication technology (ICT) system including cross enterprise document sharing for imaging (XDSI) solutions. The second is digital X-ray imaging systems, systems integration, and service of a wide variety of customized complete solutions for radiology departments.

Delft DI has been an important distribution partner for Canon digital radiography systems for over 10 years in The Netherlands and Belgium. Building on this partnership, where Delft DI has already integrated Canon digital radiography products in their services, this business will become a platform for developing future digital radiography services.

Ryoichi Bamba, president and CEO, Canon Europe, said, “Canon has identified medical imaging as an important focus area for future growth, and we believe this investment and expansion of the medical business will bring new opportunities to build on our success in the digital radiography and eye care sectors to date. We are excited about the solutions and services we can bring to the market together with Delft DI for the benefit of our customers and ultimately patient care. We are looking forward to welcoming Delft DI into the Canon group.”

Guido Geerts, chief executive officer, Delft DI, added, “We have enjoyed a good relationship with Canon as a distribution partner and we are delighted to now be extending this relationship. We are proud to become part of the Canon Group and believe this will also bring benefits for our customers.”

Following the completion of the acquisition, Delft DI will become a subsidiary of Canon Europa NV. Yoshiyuki Masuko, senior director, medical imaging group, will join the board of Delft DI. Delft Imaging Systems, currently a subsidiary of Delft DI, will become a separate company, will no longer be part of Delft DI group, and is not part of this acquisition.

Delft DI specializes in novel medical picture archiving and communication system (PACS) software solutions, digital X-ray imaging systems, and system integration and service of a wide range of customized complete solutions for radiology departments. Delft DI includes Rogan-Delft, Delft Imaging Systems, and Oldelft Benelux.

Canon is a developer of medical applications. In 1940, Canon’s first medical application was introduced, an X-ray application for tuberculosis screening. Canon has delivered many of the world’s first systems in the area of radiography and eye care. Today, Canon’s broad line of digital radiography systems and eye care diagnostic equipment is used in many areas including hospital environments, medical and screening centers, as well as a wide range of portable needs systems.

 

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