Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation
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| Subsidiary | |
| Industry | Medical Electronics |
| Founded | September 23, 1948 |
| Headquarters | Ōtawara, Tochigi, Japan |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Toshio Takiguchi [1] |
| Owner | Canon Inc. (100%) |
| Website | [1] |
Canon Medical Systems Corporation is a medical equipment company based in Ōtawara, Tochigi, Japan. The company, formerly known as Toshiba Medical, was the first in Japan to begin research on X-ray tubes in 1914, and has continued to be a national leader in diagnostic imaging equipment, being the first to introduce many products, including MRI and helical CT. [2] The company was acquired by Canon Inc. in 2016.[3]
Canon Medical Systems is, since late 2012, the Official Medical Systems Partner of Manchester United FC as per a multi-million 5-year contract.[4]
The company offers hundreds of medical products, including high-tech MRI. Canon Vantage Elan 1,5 T - the latest development of human diagnostics.
Major competitors[edit]
Major competitors of CMSC (Canon Medical Systems Corporation) include:[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Corporate Information". Canon Medical Systems. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
- ^ "History - Innovation from Toshiba". Toshiba Medical Systems. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
- ^ "Canon Inc. to acquire Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation shares and make it a subsidiary". Canon Inc. 2016-12-19. Retrieved 2016-12-26.
- ^ "Reds announce Toshiba deal". 2 September 2012. Manchester United FC. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
- ^ Freudenheim, Milt (28 November 2000). "G.E.'S NEXT LEADER: THE TRAINING GROUND; Success Built On Selling Imaging Gear". The New York Times. Retrieved 30 March 2011.
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