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# Why Medical Device Leaders Trust Kitware for Medical Image Innovations

January 7, 2025

[Josh Cates](https://www.kitware.com/author/josh-cates/ "Posts by Josh Cates")

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Kitware is a leader in medical imaging solutions. We provide state-of-the-art technology for a diverse range of needs in healthcare. Whether you are an engineer, a product manager, or a marketing strategist at a major medical device company—or even a budding startup—Kitware’s expertise and tools will accelerate your product development and deliver superior outcomes.

## Transformative Medical Image Solutions

Modern healthcare demands precise and efficient solutions for both surgeons and patients, while also reducing costs. AI can help achieve this balance by automating repetitive tasks, optimizing planning, and providing valuable new intelligence from existing clinical imaging workflows. Kitware’s extensive expertise in medical imaging, visualization, and machine learning (AI) can help with:

* **High Performance Industry-Standard Open Source Tools.** We deliver industry-standard software frameworks that integrate into your existing workflows.
* **AI-Powered Insights.** Kitware is a leader in medical image AI solutions. We can help your company leverage the latest deep learning innovations, including the MONAI framework, to automate and analyze planning and treatment.
* **Portable Solutions.** Our open-source frameworks, including [ITK](http://itk.org), [VTK](http://vtk.org), [3D Slicer](http://www.slicer.org), and [Trame](https://kitware.github.io/trame/) support scalable and portable app deployment on desktops, browsers, the cloud, or even mobile apps.
* **Precision 3D Medicine Solutions.**  We are experts in 3D image analysis and visualization, and also employ cutting edge research to reconstruct patient-specific 3D anatomy for planning from 2D X-rays.
* **No License Fees.** Unlike other medical software providers, we don’t rely on perpetual license fees or royalties for closed-source products. Our permissive open source licensing means that you own 100% of the code and the solution.
* **FDA-Compliant Systems.** Our team understands the regulatory landscape for Software-as-a-Medical-Device and helps clients navigate engineering hurdles for these requirements, including developing to the latest in FDA AI guidance.

## Why Kitware?

Kitware stands out because of its commitment to open-source innovation and unparalleled technical expertise. By choosing Kitware, you gain access to:

* A team of experts dedicated to pushing the boundaries of medical imaging.
* A collaborative approach that ensures your solution is tailored to your goals.
* Cutting-edge research and development that sets new industry standards.

## Partner with Us

Whether you are enhancing an existing product or building a new solution from the ground up, Kitware has the tools, expertise, and vision to make it happen! Visit [kitware.com](http://kitware.com) to learn more about our offerings and how we can help you revolutionize your field.

## Support and Services

Looking to take your application to new heights? [Get in touch](https://www.kitware.com/contact/) with Kitware for expert development and support services to fast-track your success with Kitware's open source frameworks.

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[AI](https://www.kitware.com/tag/ai/) | [ITK](https://www.kitware.com/tag/itk/) | [Medical Device](https://www.kitware.com/tag/medical-device/) | [Medical Device Software](https://www.kitware.com/tag/medical-device-software/) | [Medical Imaging](https://www.kitware.com/tag/medical-imaging/) | [Software Process](https://www.kitware.com/tag/software-process/) | [Surgical Planning](https://www.kitware.com/tag/surgical-planning/) | [Trame](https://www.kitware.com/tag/trame/) | [VTK](https://www.kitware.com/tag/vtk/)

