Comparing ultrasound machines made by Chinese manufacturers

by Sarah on July 25, 2009

SIUI CTS 450 ultrasound machine

SIUI CTS 450 ultrasound machine

Just as China has started to become a world power in many areas of manufacturing, the country is gaining notice for its production of medical equipment, and in particular ultrasound machines. It wasn’t long ago that a comparison of ultrasound machines meant choosing between models made by well-known companies like GE, HP, Philips, Toshiba and Siemens, but in recent years many models made by Chinese companies like Mindray and SIUI have become available. If you think that Chinese-made ultrasound machines are lacking in quality or performance, then you might be in for a surprise when you compare the refurbished models that are available. Even though you might not know much about Mindray or SIUI, both companies have been around for decades and have made a name for themselves as producers of quality ultrasound machines at affordable prices.

In fact, Mindray has already sold more than 300,000 medical devices around the world, despite only recently starting to export their products outside of China. But now this company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is quickly moving up the list of leading ultrasound manufacturers. They are already the leading ultrasound maker in China, and now they are showing that they can also compete in the global marketplace.

SIUI, which stands for Shantou Institute of Ultrasonic Instruments Co. Ltd., has been around for more than 30 years and like Mindray has started to become better known globally. The company employs rigorous safety and quality standards that rival any U.S.-based manufacturer and their combination of high performance and low price has helped them grab a growing share of the ultrasound market. So when you are comparing ultrasound machines, make sure you include Mindray and SIUI on your list and give their machines ample consideration.

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