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March 2, 2021

Canon Medical Systems Europe teams up with Athletic Bilbao FC

Otawara, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan – It was today announced that Canon Medical Systems Europe has named Athletic Bilbao FC as its Global Innovation Partner in a new strategic alliance.

The agreement, which will be in place until December 2024, will see the diagnostic imaging company provide its leading Aplio i 600 ultrasound and advanced solutions to aid in the prevention and management of sports injuries.

Additionally, a bold new collaboration between each company’s innovation department will provide unprecedented research opportunities for a range of projects related to sports medicine diagnosis.

Toshio Takiguchi, President and CEO of Canon Medical Systems Corporation says of the agreement: “The collaboration, which extends beyond a mere sponsorship deal, is yet another example of how Canon Medical is teaming up with leading sports medicine physicians to research new techniques and uncover new possibilities in sports medicine.”