Research and innovation play a crucial role in our business activities. We continuously invest significant amounts of money in research and development (more than 15% of our turnover). 80% of our product portfolio is younger than two years.

Each single innovation at Ziehm Imaging is designed with a keen sense of safety and security. This philosophy is reflected in our set of corporate principles and values.

Through cooperations with leading research centers, universities and hospitals worldwide, we pave the way for the implementation of innovative technologies that drive medical advancements.

Mobile C-arms open the path from conventional to minimal-invasive surgery.
This means

• Safer procedures and intra-operative quality checks
• Faster recovery time for patients
• Shorter hospital stays
• Superior healing chances
• Increased patient throughput
  

Our mobile C-arms open up new dimensions in patient care. Being the surgeon’s first choice as a small and efficient intra-operative imaging tool, they support all procedures and help the surgeon in delivering faster and more precise treatment. We set standards in terms of mobility, compact design and highest image quality at the lowest possible dose.

Product Milestones

2007	Combination of flat-panel technology and 3D imaging with a variable isocenter for intra-operative 3D imaging.
2006	New Advanced Active Cooling System. Rotating Anode in combination with BoostCap-technology.
2005	First C-arm with a digital Flat Panel Detector. Object Detected Dose Control (ODDC) - Software. Active S-Distortion Correction (ADCS)
2004	Guided intraoperative 3D imaging. Integrated laser at the image intensifier.
2003	Virtual mechanics and variably isocentric 3D imaging. Advanced Active Cooling System.
2002	Twin TFT monitors. Truly fully digital mobile C-arm with a flat-panel detector.Integrated DICOM Workstation. CAS interface to all major navigation systems.
2001	High-dynamic image processing and pulsed technology. Full Frame Technology.
2000	Virtual collimator and dose reduction features.
1998	Integration of endoscopy imaging interface.
1997	75 Hz non-interlaced monitors. 12" image intensifier. Real-time digital image rotation. DICOM interface with Primary Capture mode.
1995	Ziehm anatomical programs – intelligent dose management.
1994	Integrated water cooling system.
1993	Ziehm Compact – the original mobile C-arm with monitor on the mobile stand.
1988	First C-arm with an integrated system for subtraction angiography.
1984	High-frequency X-ray monoblock generator.
1979	Hardcopy camera inside monitor cart.
1971	Automatic exposure timer for controlling X-ray systems.