Siemens Healthineers to manufacture Radiography X-ray System under Make in India initiative
IMT News Desk
System to be manufactured in the Bengaluru factory, alongside mobile C-Arms, CT and MRI systemsSiemens Healthineers, a leading medical technology company, has announced that the Multix Impact E digital radiography X-ray machine will now be manufactured in India, marking a significant milestone in the company's commitment to providing better access to care for patients in the country."This move is a testament to our strong commitment to enhancing patient care and supporting the healthcare needs of the country,” shared Hariharan Subramanian, MD, Siemens Healthcare, marking the inauguration of the facility in Bengaluru.“Our strong focus on local manufacturing and commitment to patient safety underscores our purpose to pioneer healthcare solutions for everyone, everywhere, sustainably.”The Multix Impact E is a floor-mounted system featuring all the necessary tools for easy, intuitive system operation and allows for the detection of anatomical details at low doses radiation, ensuring patient safety and quality healthcare.
Tisha Boatman, Senior Vice President, Global Access to Care, Siemens Healthineers stated, “With the local manufacturing of Multix Impact E digital X-ray, we are making basic healthcare available in low-resource settings in India, thereby building capacities and achieving wider access to care."Commercial availability of Multix Impact E, a locally manufactured digital radiography X-ray system for the Indian market, will enhance the general provision of secondary care for which digital X-ray is a crucial requirement. The Multix Impact E will be manufactured in the Bengaluru factory, leveraging several years of experience in local-for-local manufacturing of mobile C-arms, CT, and MRI systems.
