Digital Precision Medical (DPM)

What Digital Precision Medical (DPM) does

Digital Precision Medical (DPM) is a Beijing-headquartered medical device company founded in 2016 that develops and commercializes intraoperative optical molecular imaging surgical navigation equipment. DPM was incubated from the Chinese Academy of Sciences Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and operates through two wholly-owned entities: Beijing Digital Precision Medical Technology Co., Ltd. as the R&D center and Zhuhai Dipu Medical Technology Co., Ltd. as the GMP-certified manufacturing base. The company holds 11-50 employees and remains privately held following a $28 million Series C round in January 2024.

DPM's core technology centers on near-infrared fluorescence (NIR) molecular imaging, with proprietary architectures including 8CMOS sensors enabling simultaneous 3D, 4K, and fluorescence imaging integration, 4CMOS 60Hz 4K imaging with 785nm excitation wavelength, and the SBR real-time fluorescence quantitative analysis function. The product portfolio spans the X-nova modular endoscopy platform, the D3800PLUS (world's first 3D/4K/NIR integrated endoscopic system), the H5800 8K NIR system, the H3800P 4K fluorescence system, and the C2000 near-infrared molecular imaging system, alongside research-grade products including self-developed magnetic particle imaging equipment.

The company generates revenue primarily from one-time capital equipment sales to hospital surgical departments across 10+ specialties including hepatobiliary, thoracic, colorectal, breast, gynecological, urological, and neurosurgical procedures. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales in China via regional offices (Beijing, Shanghai, Zhuhai) with international expansion through distributor and agent networks recruited at major exhibitions. A flagship strategic cooperation with Johnson & Johnson Medical Technology (signed December 2023) covers comprehensive laparoscope commercialization and academic training. Products carry NMPA Special Approval for innovative medical devices, FDA (first 3D fluorescence endoscope in the US, July 2024), and CE marking, enabling access to 50+ countries.

Name

Digital Precision Medical (DPM)

Legal name

Beijing Digital Precision Medical Technology Co., Ltd. (北京数字精准医疗科技股份有限公司)

Website

https://digipmc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Digital Precision Medical (DPM) develops and sells near-infrared fluorescence molecular imaging surgical navigation systems, including 3D/4K/NIR endoscopic equipment, for hospital surgical departments across multiple specialties globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surgical Imaging Equipment

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Surgical Visualization & OR Video Integration (4K/3D, Recording, Routing) (HLAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Endoscopy Systems & Accessories (Scopes, Cameras, Light Sources, Insufflation) (HLAHADAB), Surgical Navigation, Tracking & Intraoperative Guidance (Ortho/Neuro/ENT) (HLAHADAG), Intraoperative Imaging & Guidance (C-arms, O-arm, IOUS, fluorescence) (HLAHADAH)

Keywords

• Fluorescence endoscopy equipment
• Intraoperative imaging systems
• Surgical navigation devices
• Near-infrared molecular imaging
• Optical imaging medical devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Beijing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Hardware Sales: DPM generates revenue primarily from the sale of high-end intraoperative optical molecular imaging surgical navigation equipment including fluorescence endoscopic imaging systems (3D, 4K, NIR), near-infrared fluorescence camera systems, and magnetic nanoparticle imaging equipment. Products are sold directly to hospitals and through channel partners internationally. Revenue is one-time capital expenditure by hospitals, with professional services, training, and after-sales support providing additional service revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Digital Precision Medical (DPM) develops and manufactures high-end intraoperative optical molecular imaging surgical navigation equipment and contrast agents for hospital surgical departments. Its product portfolio spans 3D, 4K, and near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence endoscopic imaging systems, including the X-nova modular platform and the D3800PLUS/H3800P/H5800 series, enabling real-time tumor boundary delineation and critical structure visualization across hepatobiliary, thoracic, colorectal, urological, gynecological, neurosurgical, and other surgical specialties. The company also produces research-use optical molecular imaging systems and supports its installed base with professional training and after-sales service.

Product overview

DPM operates as a platform-based medical device company offering a comprehensive portfolio of optical molecular imaging surgical navigation systems. The product lineup includes the X-nova modular platform system (integrating 3D/4K/fluorescence), the D3800PLUS/H3800P/H5800 series (spanning 3D 4K fluorescence to 8K NIR imaging), the H2000PLUS high-throughput dual-light source system, and the C2000 near-infrared fluorescence molecular imaging system. Products are designed for intraoperative molecular imaging applications across multiple surgical departments including hepatobiliary, gastric, colorectal, thoracic, gynecological, pediatric, urological, neurosurgical, and orthopedic procedures. The company also produces research-use products for scientific applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• X-nova: Modular endoscopy imaging system platform enabling 3D/4K/fluorescence integration for laparoscopic surgery
• 睿眼系列 (Ruiyan Series)
• 慧眼 (Huiyan)
• 智眼 (Zhiyan)
• 超眼 (Chaoyan)

Products and services

• X-nova Modular Endoscopy Imaging System (X-nova平台型内窥镜摄像系统) Platform-type endoscopic camera system integrating 3D, 4K, and fluorescence imaging capabilities with modular support for 2D, 3D, white light, and fluorescence cameras. Designed for hospital surgical departments performing laparoscopic and intraoperative imaging procedures; offers real-time SBR fluorescence quantitative analysis and dual-camera simultaneous display.
• D3800PLUS 3D 4K Fluorescence Endoscopic Imaging System World's first 3D/4K/NIR integrated endoscopic imaging system using 8CMOS technology, combining optical True 3D depth perception with intelligent 8CMOS sensors, 785nm excitation wavelength, adjustable 3D depth, and multi-endoscope compatibility. Targeted at hospital surgical departments seeking combined stereoscopic and molecular-level intraoperative visualization.
• H3800P 4K Fluorescence Endoscopic Imaging System 4K fluorescence endoscopic system featuring 4CMOS technology with 60Hz 4K imaging, gradient fluorescence with selectable modes, 785nm molecular-level excitation, 12 department modes including pediatric settings, and 4K USB recording. Built for hospital surgical departments performing fluorescence-guided laparoscopic surgery.
• H5800 8K NIR Endoscopic System High-end endoscopic system featuring 8K resolution and near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging capabilities with NIR-II window support for enhanced surgical visualization and deeper tissue penetration. Aimed at hospitals seeking premium intraoperative imaging performance.
• H2000PLUS High-throughput Dual-light Source Fluorescence System High-throughput fluorescence endoscopic system with dual-light source technology for enhanced molecular imaging during surgical procedures. Targeted at hospital surgical departments with high procedure volumes requiring advanced fluorescence guidance.
• C2000 Near-infrared Fluorescence Molecular Imaging System Near-infrared fluorescence molecular imaging system with real-time fluorescence quantitative analysis that can be used standalone or integrated with fluorescence endoscope systems. Includes LED light source, built-in auto-focus camera, and image enhancement capabilities for surgical departments and research settings.
• 3D Endoscopic Camera System (三维内窥镜摄像系统) 3D endoscopic camera system with optical and electronic multi-model options using intelligent 8CMOS technology that integrates 3D, 4K, and fluorescence imaging. Includes 785nm excitation wavelength for high-sensitivity molecular-level imaging, adjustable 3D depth, and multi-endoscope support.
• 3D Electronic Endoscopic Camera System (三维电子内窥镜摄像系统) 3D electronic endoscopic camera system with a compact ergonomic handle combining 3D and 4K imaging, 90-degree electronic endoscope viewing angle, and real-time 3D/2D switching for surgical applications.
• Huiyan H380 4K Endoscopic Camera System (慧眼H380) 4K endoscopic camera system with 3840x2160 resolution, smoke removal and defogging, 10 department modes including pediatric mode, 2.5x optical zoom plus 4x digital zoom, and multi-brand USB compatibility for hospital surgical departments.
• H2000 Fluorescence Endoscopic System (荧光慧眼H2000) 4CMOS fluorescence endoscopic system with 60Hz/50Hz imaging, 785nm excitation wavelength, 8 department modes with pediatric option, and four fluorescence modes including pseudo-color, full-screen pseudo-color, picture-in-picture, and monochrome fluorescence.
• 4K Fluorescence Endoscopic Imaging System (4K荧光内窥镜荧光摄像系统) 4K fluorescence endoscopic camera system with 4CMOS sensors, 3840x2160 resolution, 785nm excitation wavelength, multiple fluorescence color options including 256-color customization, and four imaging modes for fluorescence-guided surgery.
• Medical Imaging Processing Software A1000 (医学影像处理软件A1000) Regulated medical imaging processing software used together with DPM's endoscopic imaging hardware for processing intraoperative molecular imaging data, supporting hospital surgical departments' clinical workflows.
• Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI) Equipment Self-developed magnetic nanoparticle imaging (MPI) equipment for advanced molecular imaging applications. Targeted at medical research institutions and translational research programs requiring next-generation molecular imaging modalities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Post-surgery tumor recurrence rates reduced by enabling precise tumor boundary delineation at the molecular level, addressing the current 8-50% recurrence rate problem in tumor surgery

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Johnson & Johnson Medical TechnologyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Johnson & Johnson Medical Technology and DPM entered a strategic cooperation agreement to collaboratively develop patient-centric surgical comprehensive innovative solutions and establish a minimally invasive surgical ecosystem. The partnership includes comprehensive commercial collaboration covering laparoscope product range and professional academic training support. Both parties will continue to explore deeper cooperation in product optimization, R&D, and new product commercialization. This partnership leverages Johnson & Johnson's global healthcare ecosystem to expand DPM's market reach.
• Guangdong Medical Device Quality Supervision and Inspection InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023DPM collaborated with Guangdong Medical Device Quality Supervision and Inspection Institute to formulate two group standards: 'Cold light source containing near-infrared excitation light for medical endoscope functional supply device' and 'Near infrared fluorescence camera system for medical endoscope functional supply device'. These represent China's first group standards in the near-infrared fluorescence endoscopy field, addressing gaps in domestic standards.
• Chinese Academy of Sciences Key Laboratory of Molecular ImagingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDPM was incubated from the CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging and maintains a close research relationship with the laboratory, drawing on decades of foundational research in molecular imaging technology. The laboratory provided the scientific foundation for DPM's core technology through national research projects including the National 973 Program, NSFC Major Research Instrument Special Project, and Ministry of Science and Technology Nanotechnology Program.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Stryker: Stryker is a global medical device leader with the SPY-PHI fluorescence imaging system for plastic and reconstructive surgery. Comparable because it directly competes in NIR fluorescence-guided intraoperative imaging and serves overlapping surgical departments, but operates as a diversified, multi-billion-dollar incumbent rather than a focused pure-play.
• Karl Storz SE & Co. KG: Karl Storz is a leading endoscopy and surgical visualization manufacturer offering 3D/4K endoscopic imaging platforms and NIR fluorescence capabilities (IMAGE1 S Rubina). Comparable as a direct competitor in endoscopic surgical visualization with multi-modality imaging, but operates as a broad global incumbent across the entire endoscopy value chain.
• Olympus Corporation: Olympus is the world's largest endoscopy company with VISERA ELITE III and IR fluorescence imaging capabilities (IRY) for laparoscopic and surgical applications. Comparable because it competes head-to-head with DPM in surgical endoscopy and intraoperative fluorescence imaging, though as a global incumbent with extensive hospital relationships.
• Intuitive Surgical: Intuitive Surgical is the global leader in robotic-assisted surgery (da Vinci) with integrated Firefly fluorescence imaging. Comparable because it offers fluorescence-guided surgical navigation on its robotic platform, representing a potential alternative technology route for hospital surgical departments evaluating DPM's systems.
• Medtronic: Medtronic offers fluorescence imaging integrated into its laparoscopic and energy platforms, and competes broadly in hospital surgical capital equipment procurement. Comparable as a major incumbent that hospitals may bundle or substitute against DPM's standalone fluorescence imaging platform.

Direct peers

• Hamamatsu Photonics: Hamamatsu Photonics provides PDE (Photodynamic Eye) near-infrared fluorescence camera systems and the SIM-PM camera used in ICG fluorescence-guided surgery. Comparable as a focused pure-play in NIR fluorescence intraoperative imaging, directly serving the same surgical departments as DPM with similar technology.
• Quest Medical Imaging: Quest Medical Imaging is a Dutch company offering Artemis fluorescence imaging for open and minimally invasive surgery. Comparable as a focused European specialist in NIR fluorescence surgical imaging, directly competing with DPM in the same intraoperative fluorescence niche.
• OptoMedic Technologies: OptoMedic Technologies is a Chinese medical imaging company specializing in fluorescence endoscopy and 4K surgical imaging systems. Comparable as a direct domestic peer offering competing 4K fluorescence endoscopic platforms in the China market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors8 records

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M&A

Investments

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