Canon enters regenerative medicine with cell therapy acquisition

Manufacturer seeks to blend AI imaging with culturing tech to lower cost barriers

20230322N Stem cell lab REUTERS

A scientist prepares stem cells at a British lab. Regenerative therapy is on track to become an $11 billion market by 2028. © Reuters

TSUYOSHI TAMEHIRO and KOHEI YAMADA, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Canon is adding cell culturing to its medical business portfolio, leveraging technology from its camera business to improve efficiency in a key area for the burgeoning field of regenerative medicine.

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