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Esaote is an Italian company founded in 1982 dedicated to non-invasive diagnostic imaging.

Last updated October 15, 2026

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Esaote is a company founded in 1982 dedicated to non-invasive diagnostic imaging in Italy. Its name is an acronym: ESA stands for Elsag-Selenia-Ansaldo, representing the Genoese soul of the group, while OTE means Officine Toscane Elettromeccaniche (Tuscany Electromechanical Workshops), the Florence-based company that was merged soon after with the biomedical division of Esacontrol, giving rise to Esaote Biomedica. Since its foundation in the early 1980s, Esaote has oriented its Research & Development policy towards the creation of highly innovative products. Its subsidiary EBIT is Esaote's Healthcare IT company dedicated to research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of Radiology and Cardiology RIS CVIS PACS Diagnostic Imaging Software Solutions.

History

Esaote was founded in 1982, when creating a company dedicated to non-invasive diagnostic imaging in Italy appeared to be mission impossible. Its name is an acronym: ESA stands for Elsag-Selenia-Ansaldo and represents the Genoese soul of the group; OTE means Officine Toscane Elettromeccaniche (Tuscany Electromechanical Workshops), the Florence-based company that was merged soon after with the biomedical division of Esacontrol, giving rise to Esaote Biomedica. Since its foundation in the early 1980s, Esaote has oriented its Research & Development policy towards the creation of highly innovative products, based on careful analysis of clinical needs and market trends. Esaote's experience has spanned 40 years of Italian history.

Recent events

2026.10.09
Reported2026.10.09
Midea Group completes controlling acquisition of Esaote[5]美的集团完成对百胜医疗（Esaote）的控股收购prnasia.com
Midea Group has completed its controlling acquisition of Italian medical imaging company Esaote S.p.A. Esaote will be integrated into Midea's medical business division while continuing to operate as an independent global medical device company headquartered in Genoa, Italy, retaining R&D and production bases in Italy and the Netherlands, with Franco Fontana confirmed to remain CEO.
2026.10.09
Reported2026.10.09
Midea completes acquisition of controlling stake in Esaote[6]美的完成对Esaote控股权的收购northernnews.ca
Esaote S.p.A. announced on Oct. 9, 2026 the completion of the acquisition of a controlling stake in its share capital by Midea. Esaote will become part of Midea Healthcare and continue to operate as an independent global medical equipment company headquartered in Genoa, Italy, with R&D and manufacturing facilities in Italy and the Netherlands, and Franco Fontana confirmed as CEO.
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Beyond Meat to collaborate with Yum Brands on plant-based products[7]Beyond Meat将与百胜集团合作研发植物肉产品world.qianlong.com
Beyond Meat said it would collaborate with Yum Brands over the coming years to develop new plant-based meat products for KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants.
2021.01.20
Reported2021.01.20
MyLab X8 approved in Canada[8]MyLab X8 获准在加拿大使用itnonline.com
Esaote North America announced that the MyLab X8 Ultrasound System had been approved in Canada.
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Reported2021.01.19
Esaote MyLab X8 approved in Canada[9]Esaote MyLab X8 获准在加拿大销售prnewswire.com
Esaote North America announced that the MyLab X8 Ultrasound System had been approved in Canada.
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Ele.me and restaurant brands establish Alibaba Local Life Merchants Alliance[10]饿了么与餐饮品牌宣布成立阿里本地生活商家联盟chinaz.com
Ele.me and participating restaurant brands, including Lao Xiang Ji, Yum China, Wallace, and Tims Coffee, jointly announced the establishment of the Alibaba Local Life Merchants Alliance and pledged not to raise prices in 2020.

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