About Ion Beam Applications SA
Ion Beam Applications SA is a leading developer and manufacturer of medical devices and software solutions, specializing in advanced cancer treatments. Headquartered in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, the company operates globally, serving healthcare providers in the United States and internationally.
Business Segments
- Proton Therapy and Other Accelerators: Designs, manufactures, and services medical and industrial particle accelerators, including proton therapy systems for cancer treatment. This segment also provides cyclotrons for radioisotope production and industrial accelerators for sterilization.
- Dosimetry: Delivers solutions and services to improve accuracy and efficiency in radiation therapy, medical imaging quality assurance, and calibration procedures.
Key Partnerships & Innovations
- Collaborates with SCK CEN (Belgian nuclear research center) to produce Actinium-225 (225Ac), a promising radioisotope for cancer therapy.
- Research agreement with the University of Pennsylvania to advance ConformalFLASH technology.
- Partners with Particle Therapy Interuniversity Center Leuven for the development of ConformalFLASH1.
Founded in 1986, Ion Beam Applications SA continues to drive innovation in radiation therapy and medical imaging, improving patient outcomes worldwide.