Revolutionizing Medical Imaging: Telemed's Journey of Innovation and Excellence

Main image: Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. Credit: TELEMED

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Leading underground manufacturers Normet believe the answer lies with SmartDrive. This architecture for battery electric vehicles (BEV) was developed in collaboration with customers, building on feedback, predicting future trends, and assessing the limitations of diesel engines, and comes with a wealth of benefits for operators.

Welcome to Telemed, a pioneer in computer-based ultrasound imaging technology. Established in 1992 by three visionary young engineers, our company embarked on a journey to revolutionize the world of diagnostic ultrasound. Telemed founders believed that real-time ultrasound beamforming combined with the power of the PC and the Internet can change the paradigm of ultrasound imaging. 
 
From the very beginning, Telemed was driven by innovation and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of what was possible in medical imaging. Our early ideas included harnessing the processing power of computer processors and graphic cards instead of traditional microcontrollers. We also saw the potential in the emerging USB technology and began our journey with USB 1.0, progressing through USB 2.0, and now seamlessly integrating USB3 and USB-C interfaces into our latest designs. 
 
Fun fact: One of our first achievements was the development of a completely analogue ultrasound system with no microcontroller, featuring a smart solution for passing ultrasound signals to a CRT display without the need for costly A/D and D/A conversion. This device was not only innovative but also affordable, becoming the very first device approved for medical diagnostics in independent Lithuania.

In 1993, Telemed unveiled it’s first ultrasound scanner that used a desktop computer for processing ultrasound signals. This innovative system featured a separate analogue beamformer unit connected to a computer motherboard via an ISA card, marking a significant leap forward in the field of medical imaging technology.

In 2000, Telemed achieved a significant milestone by signing its first international OEM supply agreement. This momentous achievement solidified Telemed's reputation as a trusted supplier of OEM components to the medical industry, laying the foundation for years of successful collaborations.

Since then, Telemed has continued to innovate, releasing a series of scanners and OEM components that have garnered high praise for their performance and reliability. With the introduction of the ArtUs scanner, Telemed unlocked new markets by offering an optional RF module that gave researchers access to RF and channel data offline and in real-time, all at a fraction of the cost compared to other providers.