The Koning CT, a Cone Beam CT, provides high spatial and true isotropic resolution at lower dose levels than current CT units. The Koning CT for Breast was introduced at RSNA 2006 and is not cleared for sale in the USA.

Mallinckrodt, a Tyco Healthcare company makes and distributes products for respiratory care; bulk and dosage pharmaceuticals, primarily for pain relief and addiction therapy; and imaging agents for magnetic resonance, ultrasound, x-ray, and nuclear medicine applications. With worldwide manufacturing and distribution facilities, as well as worldwide sales offices, Mallinckrodt sells its products worldwide.

In June 2007 Tyco International Ltd. completed the separation of its healthcare business, which is named Covidien. Mallinckrodt, Inc. is now part of Covidien Ltd.

(RSNA) The Radiological Society of North America, established in 1915, has the mission to promote and develop the highest standards of radiology and related sciences through education and research.

Shimadzu, established in 1875, produced Japan's first x-ray apparatus for medical use in 1909. Today Shimadzu provides a broad range of diagnostic imaging equipment that includes digital x-ray systems, PET systems, CT scanners and diagnostic ultrasound systems.

The range of diagnostics and imaging systems of Siemens Medical Systems covers ultrasound, nuclear medicine, angiography, magnetic resonance, computer tomography and patient monitoring.