Exhibition at ITEM2025: Pioneering the Future of Healthcare with Innovation and Challenges
Shimadzu Corporation jointly exhibited a booth with Shimadzu Medical Systems Corporation at the International Technical Exhibition of Medical Imaging (hereinafter ITEM2025), held at PACIFICO Yokohama from April 11 to 13. This article introduces the Shimadzu booth and seminar.
Shimadzu booth
International Technical Exhibition of Medical Imaging (ITEM)
Organized by the Japan Radiology Congress (JRC), the International Technical Exhibition of Medical Imaging (ITEM) is Japan’s largest exhibition of medical imaging systems.
As one of the world’s main radiology-related exhibitions, the large-scale event attracts over 18,000 visitors during the three days it is held.
Area around PACIFICO Yokohama where ITEM2025 was held
Visitors to the event mainly involved registered members of the Japan Radiological Society, Japanese Society of Radiological Technology, and Japan Society of Medical Physics and also participants from companies involved in medical imaging. Shimadzu exhibits a booth at ITEM in Japan and RSNA internationally every year.
Major Radiology-Related Exhibitions
| Exhibition Name | Location | Timing | Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITEM (International Technical Exhibition of Medical Imaging) |
Yokohama, Japan | Early to mid-April |
Over 18,000 visitors |
| RSNA (Radiological Society of North America) |
Chicago, United States | Late November to early December |
Over 41,000 visitors Over 690 exhibitors |
| ECR (European Congress of Radiology) |
Vienna, Austria | Late February to early March |
Over 18,000 visitors Over 230 exhibitors |
Shimadzu Booth: Pioneering the Future of Healthcare with Innovation and Challenges
Reception desk at Shimadzu booth
The exhibition concept for the Shimadzu booth was “Evolution, Innovation, Transformation -solving challenges together.”
The booth exhibited products that contribute to reducing the burden on healthcare personnel by improving examination efficiency and safety of X-ray examination and by offering new evaluation techniques. Live demonstrations were conducted for three products to promote the benefits of new functionality and ease of operability. In addition, there were the luncheon seminar in cooperation with the Japan Radiological Society, and the presentation for investors.
Those exhibits and presentations attracted significant interest in using AI and IoT technologies to reduce the burden of examination processes.
Exhibited Products
MobileDaRt Evolution MX9 Premium Version c Type (released in April) Mobile X-Ray Systems
This system features a second monitor and 3D camera at the operator’s hands (X-ray exposure area). That allows the operator to adjust exposure parameters while checking on the patient via the second monitor. Furthermore, the 3D camera automatically calculates the angle and distance necessary for the exposure to ensure images are acquired from the appropriate position. Such “VISION SUPPORT” functionality for assisting radiography operations helps prevent retakes, which reduces the radiation exposure of patients and contributes to improving operating efficiency.
Any gauze, tools, or other surgical items left inside the patient after surgery could cause infection or require repeating the surgery. Therefore, to ensure the safety of patients, it is important to prevent leaving anything inside the patient. This system includes Smart DSI retained object detection support software that uses AI technology to check for any items remaining in the patient after surgery.
Mobile X-ray system equipped with a second monitor and 3D camera
Trinias Series with SCORE Opera Angiography System
This product received the Red Dot Design Award 2024 in the Brands & Communication Design Division, Interface & User Experience Design category. Assuming the surgeon’s hands are not available during surgery, the system features new SMART Voice functionality that supports voice-activated operability.
RADspeed Pro SR5 Version Radiography System
Equipped with VISION SUPPORT exposure assistance functionality, it helps reduce the burden of examination operations by using an optical camera to prevent positioning and exposure errors.
Seminar Conducted
Shimadzu and the Japan Radiological Society jointly conducted the following luncheon seminar.
| Theme | “Innovations in Radiographic Imaging Technology” |
|---|---|
| Moderator |
Professor Hiroya Ojiri |
| Speaker |
“Imaging transformation and clinical utility of Tomosynthesis in radiography systems” |
| Speaker |
“Development concept of Shimadzu Corporation’s radiography systems” |
Panel with key visuals for Shimdazu Corporation’s 150th anniversary
An information panel featuring key visuals about Shimadzu Corporation’s 150th anniversary was displayed to communicate its appreciation to customers. In addition, a survey of SHIMADZU MEMBERS CLUB members was conducted to ask about their satisfaction with respect to Shimadzu products and services and to cultivate even closer communication in the future.
Virtual ITEM
The ITEM Shimadzu booth can also be experienced virtually via the Internet (This content is in Japanese only. Intended for medical personnel).
Comment from the Person in Charge
Again this year, many visitors came to see Shimadzu products and the latest technological solutions that contribute to reducing the burden on medical personnel by improving the efficiency and safety of X-ray examinations or by proposing new evaluation methods.
By properly responding to feedback and expectations expressed especially during this 150th anniversary year, we remain committed to making improvements that help solve challenges faced by customers.
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