Company Market Research Report: AB-CT – Advanced Breast-CT GmbH
Company Overview
- Name: AB-CT – Advanced Breast-CT GmbH
- Mission: AB-CT is dedicated to empowering radiologists worldwide to diagnose breast cancer early through the development of world-class diagnostic breast imaging solutions.
- Founded: 2016
- Founder: Prof. Dr. Dr. med. h.c. mult. Willi A. Kalender, Ph.D.
- Key People:
- Bernhard Schleicher, CEO
- Dr. Daniel Kolditz, CTO
- Dr. Felix Althoff, CINO
- Oliver Dietrich, CMO
- Headquarters: Henkestrasse 91, 91052 Erlangen, Germany
- Number of Employees: 50
- Revenue: No information is available.
- Known For: Pioneering innovations in diagnostic imaging, particularly the nu:view breast CT scanner, which utilizes advanced spiral CT and photon-counting technology.
Products
nu:view Breast CT Scanner
- Description: nu:view is the world’s first breast CT scanner utilizing spiral CT and photon-counting technology, providing true 3D imaging without superimposition or breast compression.
- Key Features:
1. High isotropic spatial resolution.
2. True 3D images of the breast without superimposition.
3. Superb soft-tissue differentiation.
4. Optimized for quick scanning, with acquisition times of 7–12 seconds.
5. Low dose radiation levels comparable to conventional mammograms.
6. Improved patient comfort by eliminating breast compression.
7. CE marked for clinical integration with RIS & PACS.
8. Photon-counting detectors made of CdTe for high efficiency.
9. Capable of producing up to 2,000 projection images in a single rotation.
Recent Developments
- New Products: No new product launches reported.
- New Features: No information on new features being added to existing products.
- Partnerships:
- In July 2024, AB-CT announced the launch of AB-CT Japan, marking its expansion into the Japanese market.
- In collaboration with Crosslink, AB-CT achieved significant advancements in image quality without breast compression.
- Ongoing studies comparing low-dose spiral breast CT with MRI in key diagnostic areas at the University Hospital Erlangen, Leiden University Medical Center, and Martini Hospital.
- Regulatory Approvals:
- nu:view Breast CT recently received clearance from the Medical Device Authority in Malaysia.
- Events:
- AB-CT exhibited at significant events including RSNA 2023, Arab Health 2024, and ECR 2024.
- Participation in the 75th Annual BRG Meeting and EUSOBI 2024, highlighting nu:view's advanced imaging solutions.
- Publications: A new study published in the European Journal of Radiology showcased promising results in breast cancer detection for women with dense breast tissue using non-contrast spiral Breast CT.
Contact Information
- Address:
AB-CT – Advanced Breast-CT GmbH
Henkestrasse 91, 91052 Erlangen, Germany
- Phone: +49 9131 97310 0
- Fax: +49 9131 97310 10
- Email: info [at] ab-ct.com
Conclusion
AB-CT continues to establish itself as a leader in the field of diagnostic breast imaging, with its innovative nu:view Breast CT offering a unique combination of high-resolution imaging and enhanced patient comfort, fueling advancements in early breast cancer diagnosis.