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Esaote SpA is a holding company, which engages in the production of medical diagnostic systems. Its products include ultrasound system applications, dedicated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems, healthcare information technology software applications, and interventional and mini-invasive system applications under the brand name Esaote. The company was founded by Carlo Castellano in 1982 and is headquartered in Genoa, Italy.

Esaote Biomedica Deutschland GmbH develops and supplies diagnostic imaging equipment. Its medical equipment include ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging. The firm also offers services, such as hardware and software development, hotline service and support and safety tests. Esaote Biomedica Deutschland was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Cologne, Germany.

Kretztechnik AG develops, produces and distributes 3D ultrasound systems. It provides hospitals and physicians with ultrasound systems. The company's products include Voluson, ultrasound system, and Sonoace, a multi-beam ultrasound system. It was founded in 1947 by Dr. Paul Kretz and is headquartered in Zipf, Austria.