MILESTONE IN MEDICAL FIELD
SHIMADZU History in Medical Field As The Pioneer of Medical Imaging Products
1896
Succeeded in taking X-ray pictures
![Radiographs taken at Shimadzu](/med/sites/shimadzu.com.med/files/k25cur0000003ze3-img/oh80jt000000381x.jpg)
Radiographs taken at Shimadzu
1911
Large-size medical X-ray apparatus
Japan's first large X-ray apparatus using AC power. An induction coil type of X-ray apparatus with a rectifier to convert AC to DC, it was installed at the Ohtsu Hospital of Japan Red Cross Society.
![First medical X-ray apparatus (1909)](/med/sites/shimadzu.com.med/files/k25cur0000003ze3-img/oh80jt000000382b.jpg)
First medical X-ray apparatus (1909)
1918
X-ray apparatus "Diana"
Mechanical full-wave rectification system, with a capacity of 120kVp and 100mA. Dominated Japan's radiography industry at that time.
![Diana](/med/sites/shimadzu.com.med/files/k25cur0000003ze3-img/oh80jt000000382j.jpg)
Diana
1922
Deep therapy apparatus "Jupiter"
Mechanical rectification type provided with two main transformers and two rectifiers.
![Jupiter](/med/sites/shimadzu.com.med/files/k25cur0000003ze3-img/oh80jt000000382r.jpg)
Jupiter
1927
Opened the first institution to train radiographers in Japan,
which became "Kyoto College of Medical Science" today.
![Kyoto College of Medical Science](/med/sites/shimadzu.com.med/files/k25cur0000003ze3-img/milestone1927.jpg)
Kyoto College of Medical Science
1937
Diagnostic X-ray apparatus "Katsura" and "Hokoku"
These units conformed to the laws relating to shockproof and X-ray proof specifications. The X-ray tube was cooled by oil circulating in a tank, and the high voltage generator was enclosed in the oil tank together with the rectifier and the transformer. This was a full wave rectification system.
![Diagnostic X-ray apparatus](/med/sites/shimadzu.com.med/files/k25cur0000003ze3-img/oh80jt000000382z.jpg)
Diagnostic X-ray apparatus "Katsura"
1961
World's first Remote-controlled X-ray TV system
Control of all operations was possible from another room, and the radiologist was freed from the risk of being exposed to exposure. World's first system.
![World's first Remote controlled X-ray TV system](/med/sites/shimadzu.com.med/files/k25cur0000003ze3-img/oh80jt00000039t7.jpg)
World's first Remote controlled X-ray TV system
1965
SCI-201, a compact ECG unit
Developed SCI-201, the world's smallest and lightest ECG unit (2.2kg).
1977
SCT-100N X-ray CT scanner for head
![SCT-100N](/med/sites/shimadzu.com.med/files/k25cur0000003ze3-img/oh80jt00000039tl.jpg)
SCT-100N
1980
Completed "PANGIOMAX" stereoscopic magnification system for cerebral and abdominal angiography.
![PANGIOMAX](/med/sites/shimadzu.com.med/files/k25cur0000003ze3-img/oh80jt00000039tu.jpg)
PANGIOMAX
1987
Completed ZS-50, a cassetteless diagnostic table with planigraphic function, was put on the market.
1993
Released for sale MAGNEX special superconducting MRI systems with less-helium magnet. (First in the world)
1996
Developed the Cvision multi functional digital C-arm table.
![Multi-purpose Digital R&F table:Cvision](/med/sites/shimadzu.com.med/files/k25cur0000003ze3-img/oh80jt00000039uq.jpg)
Multi-purpose Digital R&F table:Cvision
1997
Developed the DIGITEX PRO series digital radiography system
![Sonialvision](/med/sites/shimadzu.com.med/files/k25cur0000003ze3-img/oh80jt00000039uw.jpg)
Sonialvision
2000
Developed the sub-second CT scanner
![Sub-second CT scanner:SCT-7800T](/med/sites/shimadzu.com.med/files/k25cur0000003ze3-img/oh80jt00000039v2.jpg)
Sub-second CT scanner:SCT-7800T
2003
Developed digital cardiac system HeartSPEED safire incorporating Direct Conversion Dynamic FPD first in the world.
![HeartSPEED safire](/med/sites/shimadzu.com.med/files/k25cur0000003ze3-img/oh80jt00000039vs.jpg)
HeartSPEED safire
2004
Developed digital table system SONIALVISION safire and general radiography system RADspeed safire, incorporating 17" x 17" Direct Conversion FPD.
![RADspeed safire](/med/sites/shimadzu.com.med/files/k25cur0000003ze3-img/oh80jt00000039w5.jpg)
RADspeed safire
2005
Developed digital Mobile X-ray system MobileDaRt, incorporating a portable FPD first in the world.
![MobileDaRt](/med/sites/shimadzu.com.med/files/k25cur0000003ze3-img/5iqj1d000001vf9k.jpg)
MobileDaRt
2011
Developed the unique digital R/F system FLEXAVISION F3 equipped with a 14" x 17" portable R/F FPD.
2013
Developed the ultimate Digital Universal RF system SONIALVISION equipped with Tomosynthesis and Slot Radiography technology first in the world.
![SONIALVISION](/med/sites/shimadzu.com.med/files/k25cur0000003ze3-img/5iqj1d000001vf9z.jpg)
SONIALVISION
2014
Released Trinias with real-time SCORE StentView technology first in the world.
![Trinias with real-time SCORE StentView](/med/sites/shimadzu.com.med/files/k25cur0000003ze3-img/milestone2014.jpg)
Trinias
![Head Office](/med/sites/shimadzu.com.med/files/k25cur0000003ze3-img/001.jpg)
Head Office