Vienna, Austria– December 4, 2024. Samsung Electronics and Samsung Medison, a global medical equipment company and an affiliate of Samsung Electronics, announced today a partnership with the European Society of Radiology (ESR) for the upcoming European Congress of Radiology (ECR) to be held from February 26 to March 2 in Vienna. The theme for this year’s congress is Planet Radiology, to consider the ways in which radiology impacts the world we live in.
The collaboration aims to enhance Samsung’s innovation delivering the future of diagnostic imaging through next-generation technologies. ECR 2025, Samsung will emphasize its commitment to healthcare innovation, marking a significant step in its mission to advance the capabilities of radiologists worldwide.
Samsung will showcase its revitalized ultrasound system, ‘RS85 Prestige’ with a new imaging engine, Digital Radiography (DR) system ‘GF85’, mobile Computed Tomography (CT) and software innovations. Samsung recently received CE Mark approval for the GF85. The GF85 is the new floor-mounted DR system, designed for a small footprint and work efficiency in mind. It mirrors the innovative core technology of Samsung’s market proven DR line-up, offering outstanding ease of use, reliable performance and durability.
Kyu Tae Yoo, Head of Health & Medical Equipment Business at Samsung Electronics and CEO of Samsung Medison, stated, “Partnership with ESR reinforces further discuss our vision for the future of radiology.” “Samsung will leverage our diverse portfolio of innovative technologies to drive growth in the European medical device market.”
“Collaboration between the ESR and industry is a critical part of ensuring radiologists are connected with leading tech creators and their life-saving innovations,” said ESR President Prof. Andrea Rockall. “Our partnership with Samsung marks a significant advancement for radiology.”
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
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About Samsung Medison
Samsung Medison is the largest manufacturer of ultrasound diagnostic systems in Korea and handles domestic sales and service of Samsung Electronics’ digital X-ray systems, and portable CTs, founded in 1985. With a mission to adds value of health and happiness to human life, the company has integrated information technology, video signal processing, semiconductor, and communication technologies in various medical fields to develop supplementary diagnostic AI tools for quick and accurate diagnosis. In 2011, Samsung Medison became an affiliate company of Samsung Electronics, integrating world’s best IT, image processing, semiconductor and communication technologies into medical devices. Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest news, or visit our website https://www.samsunghealthcare.com/en for more information.
About the European Congress of Radiology
The ECR is the annual meeting of the European Society of Radiology (ESR), which represents more than 130,000 members from 186 countries worldwide. The ECR is one of the largest medical congresses in the world, attracting thousands of congress participants each year. With hundreds of companies showcasing their products at its technical exhibition, it is also one of the largest medical exhibitions in Europe.