Kantu Medical Tops 'Future Healthcare 100' with Breakthrough Innovations in Imaging Equipment

With continuous technological advancements and ongoing optimization of the industrial chain, domestic medical device manufacturers have leaped from low-end manufacturing to high-end innovation, breaking import monopolies with tangible technologies and even establishing a foothold in the global medical device market.

Among the many emerging medical device startups, QuantumTec Medical is the fastest runner. In the "2024 Future Healthcare Top 100: China's Innovative Devices and Intelligent Manufacturing List" released at the 8th VBEF Future Medical Ecosystem Exhibition recently,QuantumTec Medical has earned dual recognition from investment institutions and healthcare industry researchers, topping the overall rankings, thanks to its innovative strengths in core medical imaging technologies, product and service offerings, and business models.

Against the backdrop of accelerated new healthcare infrastructure development, the rapid localization of China’s domestic medical device market, and an expedited pace of hospital construction, demand for locally produced medical imaging equipment continues to rise and exhibits greater diversity.

However, the medical imaging sector features extremely high technical barriers and a complex supply chain. The integration of software and hardware, as well as the consolidation and assembly of complete systems, demand advanced manufacturing craftsmanship, substantial accumulated experience, and robust collaboration between medical and engineering professionals. For domestic manufacturers to firmly establish themselves in the medical imaging market, they must not only master the R&D technologies for key core components but also prioritize genuine clinical needs, continuously optimizing and delivering imaging solutions tailored to China’s specific healthcare context.

Regarding core components, QuantumTec Medical spares no effort in its pursuit of “independence” and “controllability.”

Taking DR as an example, QuantumTec Medical has independently developed core technologies in high-voltage systems and electrical control, core DR image algorithms, and professional AI-based image post-processing software tailored for the Chinese market, playing a pivotal role in the wave of domestic substitution for DR systems in China.

CT is also a key focus area for QuantumTec Medical. The company has not only achieved in-house development of core technologies—including detectors, collimators, system imaging algorithms, and image reconstruction—but also closely aligned with domestic healthcare needs by providing differentiated solutions tailored to hospitals at varying levels of capability.

In the MR field, which has the highest technical difficulty, QuantumTec Medical has successfully independently developed core components such as spectrometers, gradients, and coils, helping China mitigate, to a certain extent, the risk of being "strangled" by supply chain constraints on these critical components.

Many of today’s achievements are inseparable from QuantumTec Medical’s unwavering commitment to technological R&D. Public information shows that,QuantumTec Medical’s R&D team accounts for over 35% of its workforce, with R&D investment exceeding 15%.Currently, QuantumTec Medical has successfullySecured over 240 national patents, with the localization rate of core components nearing 90%, achieving full coverage of models from practical, cost-effective to high-end segments.

In addition, QuantumTec Medical has alreadyBeijing, Liaoning, Fujian, Anhui and other regions have established R&D centers and production bases, with three new R&D centers currently in the planning stage., which clearly demonstrates the company's steadfast commitment to independent innovation and development.

Regarding alignment with national conditions, QuantumTec Medical has conducted multi-perspective and multi-level research on the demand side of China’s medical imaging market. They found that some primary healthcare centers often prefer high-cost imaging equipment to be “multi-functional,” such as being suitable for routine outpatient services, emergency care, and radiotherapy positioning.

To meet such personalized needs, QuantumTec Medical has launched the “Sun Ce” CT scanner. In addition to simulating vascular morphology and structure with zero deviation, this device achieves bidirectional flying focal spot technology for massive data acquisition and intelligent multi-sector reconstruction, thereby enhancing scanning efficiency and imaging precision. Furthermore, the system features ultra-high-definition instantaneous freeze-frame imaging, capable of capturing subtle pathological tissues or structures. This provides physicians with clearer and more detailed imaging data, which is of significant importance for the early detection and diagnosis of diseases.

QuantumTec Medical’s Self-Developed New All-in-One 64-Slice 128-Layer CT Product “Sun Ce”

Furthermore, QuantumTec Medical promptly capitalized on the emerging demand for pet imaging diagnostics in China. Its subsidiary, Dibaocheng, adopted a strategy of fully independent research and development, breaking the monopoly of German equipment in the domestic market. In 2021, it achieved DR shipments of 919 units, capturing approximately 50% of the animal DR market.

Combining technological prowess with industry insights, QuantumTec Medical has seen its market share in the medical imaging equipment sector rise for several consecutive years.

To date, this enterprise, established just over a decade ago, has entered more than 5,000 tiered hospitals (including numerous top-tier Grade A tertiary hospitals), completed installations at over 2,000 primary healthcare facilities, and exported its products to more than 100 countries and regions worldwide, becoming a model for Chinese medical device companies expanding into global markets.

According to data from Zhongcheng Shuke, QuantumTec Medical ranked fifth in the 2021 market share of winning bids for domestically produced CT scanners. In 2023, QuantumTec Medical’s 32-slice CT scanner broke into the top three in domestic sales volume, driven by its high cost-performance ratio.

The success of QuantumTec Medical stems not only from its independent control over core technologies, but also from its “0123” development strategy. QuantumTec MedicalFirst, we will deepen our expertise in the application of primary-care medical equipment. Then, closely following national policy directives such as the “Thousand Counties Project,” we will address technical challenges across all stages from the bottom up, gradually achieving an R&D leap from mid-range to high-end products.

This year, the State Council issued the Action Plan for Promoting Large-Scale Equipment Renewal and Trade-In of Consumer Goods (hereinafter referred to as the “Action Plan”). In immediate response, QuantumTec Medical prepared its own corresponding initiatives and launched a new “Trade-In” campaign series. This move not only demonstrates QuantumTec Medical’s proactive alignment with national policies but also highlights the company’s strong commitment to corporate social responsibility.

Despite QuantumTec Medical’s deep market presence both domestically and internationally, the company has not ceased its pursuit of cutting-edge technologies. Recognizing that survival in the future medical imaging equipment market hinges on “high-end manufacturing,” QuantumTec Medical fully understands its critical importance.

In this regard, QuantumTec Medical has also taken the lead among numerous domestic imaging equipment startups, achieving phased milestones in ultra-high-end medical imaging devices such as 256-slice CT scanners and 3.0T MRI systems. According to QuantumTec Medical, its 3.0T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system—characterized by high technical barriers and strong market demand—is expected to be officially launched this year, potentially injecting new quality productive forces into China’s MRI market.

Driven by robust domestic demand and favorable policies, Chinese-made medical imaging is ushering in unprecedented development opportunities.

Rooted in the fertile ground of domestic medical imaging, QuantumTec Medical is anchoring new directions for localization and corporate development from a global perspective. It has the potential to reshape the existing landscape of the high-end imaging equipment market and become a new benchmark in the medical field.