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TOKYO, April 9,2026 - Canon Inc. announced today the April 17 launch in Japan of Ultimion, the first domestically produced photon-counting CT.

At RSNA 2025, Canon Medical Systems Corporation (President and CEO: Toshio Takiguchi; Headquarters: Otawara City, Tochigi, Japan) will highlight the latest developments in its CT line-up, along with a glimpse into the promising future of Canon CT. Long a world leader in the development of innovative CT solutions, including 320-row Area Detector CT systems (the Aquilion ONE series), an Ultra-High Resolution CT system (Aquilion Precision) and AI-driven Deep Learning Reconstruction technology (Advanced intelligent Clear-IQ Engine, Precise IQ Engine) *, Canon Medical continues to evolve its CT portfolio, taking full advantage of the wide range of advanced imaging and manufacturing technologies of the Canon Group. (North Hall Booths #6713 and #7313)

On November 28, 2025 , Canon Medical Systems Corporation (Headquarters: Otawara, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan; President: Toshio Takiguchi) started sales of Mobirex i9 / Smart Edition, a high-end mobile X-ray system with enhanced radiography support functions.

Canon, a leader in medical device technology, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted [510(k) clearance/PMA approval] for its Alphenix 4D CT with Aquilion ONE / INSIGHT Edition, which follows a successful European launch in August at the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE 2025). This next-generation Angio-CT hybrid one-suite solution (Alphenix 4D CT) represents Canon’s unwavering commitment to advancing interventional therapy with enhanced clinical workflows.

Canon Medical Systems Corporation (headquarters: Otawara, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan; President and CEO: Toshio Takiguchi) received the Invention Award at the awards ceremony of the 2025 National Commendation for Invention, hosted by the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation. The award was given in recognition of our patent "Invention of an MRI system enabling multiplanar real-time cardiac scanning without breath-holding" (Japan Patent Office No. 6073627).

Ohtawara, Japan, February 26, 2025 (Updated: May 8, 2025) – Canon Medical Systems Corporation, a global leader in imaging solutions, unveils Aplio beyond, a versatile multi-purpose ultrasound system combining clinical, operational and ergonomic excellence in a small, silent and eco-friendly housing. Geared towards ultrasound specialists working at hospitals, busy imaging centers and advanced practices with high workloads and challenging patient populations, it provides users with high-performance imaging for daily routine, specialized studies and advanced procedures.

"Following the launch of two new CT systems at last year’s Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual congress, Canon Medical Systems will feature this year at RSNA enhanced CT technologies for Super Resolution and ultra-low-dose imaging."

"Canon Medical Systems (Headquarters: Otawara-shi, Tochigi, Japan; President and CEO: Toshio Takiguchi) is thrilled to announce that its Aquilion ONE / INSIGHT Edition CT scanner has been awarded the 2024 Best New Radiology Device at the annual Minnies Awards, presented by the US-based AuntMinnie.com website. This flagship CT scanner, unveiled at RSNA 2023, represents Canon's commitment to advancing radiology with pioneering technology and enhanced clinical workflows."

"TOKYO, November 27, 2024-Canon Inc., Canon Medical Systems Corporation, and Canon Healthcare USA, Inc. announced today that they have launched a research collaboration with Penn Medicine for the application of photon-counting CT after completing the installation of the world’s 4th Canon-developed system for photon-counting CT technology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Research is underway aimed at accelerating the development of PCCT by continuing the advancement of diagnostic devices based on feedback from clinical practice. The partnership will focus on enhancing specific diagnostic imaging specialties such as chest/cardiac and musculoskeletal imaging."

"Canon Medical Systems Corporation has announced a new global initiative, “Screen for Life. Breathe with Hope.”, designed to advance lung cancer screening efforts, promote early detection, and ultimately contribute to the reduction of lung cancer-related mortality. With a strong focus on technological innovation and collaborative global partnerships, Canon Medical aims to support healthcare professionals in overcoming challenges in lung cancer screening."

"Canon Medical Systems Corporation has been supporting research to verify noninvasive evaluation methods for liver disease using a set of applications "

"Canon Medical Systems Corporation is pleased to announce that Tetsuya Kawagishi, who is a Canon Medical corporate executive, was awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon in the spring of 2024. The Medal with Purple Ribbon is a national award presented to individuals who have made outstanding achievements in academic research, art, culture, and other areas."

"Canon Medical unveils a major leap forward in optimized MRI performance with the commercial release of the Vantage Galan 3T / Supreme Edition, incorporating all Canon manufactured components including a new Real-time platform and made-in-Japan advanced magnet technology."

"Canon Medical Systems Corporation and Hiroshima University began clinical research. using a Canon photon-counting CT system with the aim of rapidly advancing its practical application. PCCT is expected to become the next generation of X-ray CT."

Canon Medical Systems Corporation has completed the second installation of its Canon photon-counting CT system worldwide at Radboud University Medical Center, and clinical research began in late January. PCCT is expected to be the next generation of X-ray CT.

"Otawara, Japan, January 29, 2024 – Canon, a global leader in imaging solutions, proudly unveils Aplio me – an innovative shared-service ultrasound system designed to meet the diverse demands of routine users across a wide spectrum of clinical settings."

"TOKYO, January 15, 2024 - Canon Medical Systems Corporation and Olympus Corporation, today announced that we have reached an agreement to collaborate on Endoscopic Ultrasound Systems."