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Canon Canada Inc. Canon Canada launches Medical Systems Division
Canon Canada launches Medical Systems Division
Wednesday, 04 March 2009 06:07 | 
| Company News - Canon Canada Inc. |
Canon Canada Inc., a leader in digital imaging, has launched its new Medical Systems Division to support sales of its medical technology in the Canadian market. The division extends the availability of Canon's innovative digital radiography technology to hospitals, clinics and veterinary practices across the country. The Medical Systems Division will be operated from Canon Canada's headquarters located in Mississauga, Ontario.
"Canon has nearly 70 years of experience developing medical imaging technology and has established an excellent track record in the digital radiography space worldwide. We are pleased to officially establish a presence for this important technology in the Canadian market," said Mason Olds, Senior Vice President, Canon Canada Inc. "As the trend toward digitization moves forward within the medical industry, Canon will continue developing products to meet the constantly changing needs of the medical community and to help Canadian medical practitioners work faster and more efficiently in an industry where timing is crucial to ensuring a patient's health."
Since the 1940s, Canon has leveraged its expertise in imaging technology to be an industry leader in the medical field. Today, the Medical Systems divisions of Canon provide a wide range of digital imaging products that help thousands of medical professionals diagnose and treat patients including:
- General Digital Radiography Systems: Larger digital radiography devices that can accommodate both large and small format anatomical views and
can be used to upgrade existing radiography suites with digital imaging capabilities.
- Portable Digital Radiography Systems: Compact, lightweight devices that can be freely positioned to capture images at angles difficult to capture with fixed devices such as lateral and axial imaging of shoulders, skull, neck, and extremities. The mobility of these devices makes them ideal for a wide range of applications including: pediatric, orthopedic, neonatal, bedside exams, trauma and general radiology applications that benefit from easy handling and portability.
For more information on Canon Canada's Medical Systems Division, please visit: www.canon.ca/medical
About Canon Canada Inc.
Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, the company employs 1,400 people at its offices nation-wide, servicing the Canadian market from coast to coast. Innovation and cutting-edge technology have been essential ingredients in Canon's success. Canon's leadership in imaging, optical and document management technology and solutions is based in large part on the thousands of patents the company has secured throughout its history. For the 16th consecutive year, Canon Inc. is among the top three US patent recipients.
The company's comprehensive product line includes networked multifunction devices; digital copiers (colour and black and white); printers, scanners, image filing systems and facsimile machines; calculators, digital camcorders, digital and analogue cameras and lenses; semiconductor, broadcast and other specialized industrial products.
Canon supports programs that help preserve and protect the environment. The company instituted the Clean Earth Campaign in 1990, which assists various environmental and recycling initiatives. The Campaign has also supported leading environmental organizations, such as World Wildlife Fund - Canada and the Canon Envirothon. For more information, visit www.canon.ca
Source: Canon Canada Inc.
