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Product Innovation in PCCT: the race to reshape the landscape of medical imaging has quietly begun

CST Updated Sep 30, 2025 11:52

Is photon-counting CT the next battleground in medical imaging? SIEMENS' PPCT has captured nearly 100% market share in the high-end imaging segment in China.


From January to August this year, the NAEOTOM Alpha won bids from nearly 20 medical institutions, with a total contract value approaching RMB 800M (~$112M), despite its high price of nearly RMB 50M (~$7M) per unit.

While NAEOTOM Alpha represents a breakthrough in imaging performance, dose reduction, and spectral capabilities, it's also challenged by cost, supply, and growing competition.



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