Philips AG 2009

Send

Brand: Philips

In 2009, Philips, a leading technology company, focused on advances in healthcare, lighting, and consumer lifestyle. In the healthcare sector, Philips expanded its product portfolio in diagnostic imaging, patient monitoring, and electronic medication management. Notable developments included the launch of the Eleva CT scanner, which reduced the amount of contrast agent required, and the Ingenia 3 Tesla MRI system, which offered increased image clarity and patient comfort.In lighting, Philips continued to drive the adoption of energy-efficient LED technology. The company introduced the Philips Master LED Generator, a power supply for LED lighting that enabled light professionals to create customized LED light solutions. Philips also intensified its research and development efforts in solid-state lighting, aiming to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and expand the range of LED applications.In consumer lifestyle, Philips continued innovating in household appliances, personal care, and lifestyle products. The company presented the Shoothrough CT scanner, which examines feet and ankles non-invasively, and the MR-gEVA, a tomographic engineering virtuoso for accurate visualization of the brain. Philips also launched the Lifeline with Mysa, a system for monitoring vital signs for patients recovering from heart attack or suffering from chronic heart failure, adding to its portfolio of health-care products for the elderly.Overall, in 2009, Philips pushed the envelope in innovation, expanding its product lines, and continue to work on curtailing environmental footprint by improving on the company's long-standing dedication to green technology.