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23
Medical and Graphic Imaging
During the term in the medical/healthcare field, we strove to
expand sales of digital diagnostic imaging business in response
to digitization and networking at medical facilities. In June
2007, we marketed the REGIUS MODEL 110 for clinics and
other small sites. Key advantages of this computed radiog-
raphy system are that it is compact and simple to operate.
We simultaneously launched REGIUS Unitea (ImagePilot out-
side Japan), a peripheral system that integrates imaging and
filing capabilities. Demand stagnated for X-ray film, while
sales of digital equipment were favorable in addition to the
REGIUS series.
In the graphic imaging field, we strengthened sales of digital
printing systems in line with the market’s shift to digital processes.
We focused on domestically and internationally marketing on-
demand printing systems for short-run printing that incorporate
proprietary raster image processor technology.
Net sales for the year for the Medical and Graphic Imaging
business thus advanced 1.5%, to ¥161.1 billion. Operating
income dropped 12.4%, to ¥7.8 billion, however, owing to an
increase in R&D expenditure for digital equipment and much
higher silver costs.
We intend to focus our business on digital equipment and
solutions as the market shifts from films. We will further expand
sales of digital equipment, particularly the REGIUS MODEL 110
and REGIUS Unitea (ImagePilot outside Japan).
Net Sales
(Billions of Yen)
120.9
129.9
146.6
158.7
161.1
Operating Income
(Billions of Yen)
7.9
6.7
11.7
8.9
7.8
04 05 06 07 08 04 05 06 07 08
Manmography system
REGIUS PureView Type-M
On-demand printing system
Pagemaster Pro 6500
(Outside Japan: LD-6500)
X-ray image reader
REGIUS MODEL 110
All-in-one console/viewer/
filing system REGIUS Unitea
(Outside Japan: ImagePilot)