Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics

What Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics does

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics, Inc. (Caliber I.D.) is a US-based medical technology company founded in 1991 (originally as Lucid Technologies, Inc., later Lucid, Inc.) and headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts with design and manufacturing operations in Rochester, New York. It develops and commercializes Reflectance Confocal Microscopy (RCM) systems — the VivaScope family (1500 in-vivo, 2500 ex-vivo, 3000 handheld) and the RS-G4 research confocal microscopes (upright and inverted) — that use low-powered lasers to capture cellular-level images of skin and biological specimens without excision. The VivaScope System received FDA 510(k) clearance in May 2018 and CE Mark certification, with CPT codes 96931-96936 supporting Medicare reimbursement for clinical procedures.

The company sells capital equipment through direct sales in the United States targeting dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons, and skin cancer specialists, and through an international channel partner network (MAVIG for Europe/Middle East, Emdutos in Brazil, Integral in Japan, Conbio in China/Hong Kong, Shin Chen in Taiwan, True Systems in South Korea, and Filtech in Thailand) covering at least eight countries. The VivaScan image acquisition platform and VivaNet HIPAA-compliant telemedicine collaboration platform (DICOM-compliant with cloud storage options) are offered alongside the hardware, introducing a recurring software element. Life-science research institutions — exemplified by Boston Children's Hospital using the RS-G4 for whole-brain-section neuroscience imaging — represent a parallel primary customer segment alongside clinical dermatology.

Caliber I.D. generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of confocal imaging systems and research microscopes, complemented by software licensing (VivaScan/VivaNet and the research software suite) and downstream clinical procedure reimbursement flowing to provider customers. Leadership includes CEO L. Michael Hone (since December 2011), CFO Karen Howe (appointed November 2018), CTO/VP Technology Operations William J. Fox, VP Software Development Paul Hemmer, and VP Reimbursement and Health Economics Doug Leahy. The company took on $5.0 million in debt financing from Bridge Bank alongside $1.5 million in equity in November 2019, following its transition from public (OTC: LCDX) to private ownership via the 2014 merger that formed the current entity.

Name

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics

Legal name

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics, Inc.

Website

https://caliberid.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics designs and sells FDA-cleared reflectance confocal microscopy systems (VivaScope 1500/2500/3000) and RS-G4 research microscopes for clinical dermatologists, skin cancer specialists, and life science research institutions, distributed via direct sales in the US and channel partners internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Imaging Equipment

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Microscopy, Imaging & Flow Cytometry Instruments (HLAGAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dermatopathology (HLAKACAC), Imaging & Diagnostic Interoperability (DICOM exchange, image sharing, VNA connectivity) (HLACABAM)

Keywords

• Confocal microscopy systems
• Medical imaging devices
• Skin cancer diagnostics
• In-vivo cellular imaging
• Research microscopes

Headquarters

HQ city

Andover

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. VivaScope Medical Device Sales: Sale of VivaScope confocal imaging systems (1500, 2500, 3000 models) for clinical dermatology and skin cancer diagnostics applications
2. RS-G4 Research Microscope Sales: Sale of RS-G4 research confocal microscopes (upright and inverted configurations) to academic and pharmaceutical research institutions
3. VivaScan/VivaNet Software Licensing: Licensing of VivaScan image acquisition software and VivaNet telemedicine collaboration platform, with cloud-based storage options
4. Clinical Procedure Reimbursement: Healthcare providers bill Medicare using CPT codes 96931-96936 for reflectance confocal microscopy procedures performed with VivaScope systems
5. Research Software Suite Licensing: Windows-based imaging software suite sold with research confocal microscopes featuring high-speed strip mapping and pixel-level accuracy

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics designs, develops, and markets confocal imaging systems (VivaScope 1500/2500/3000 for clinical dermatology and RS-G4 for life science research) that provide non-invasive, real-time, cellular-level images of skin and biological specimens. The company also offers VivaScan and VivaNet software for image acquisition, storage, and HIPAA-compliant telemedicine collaboration, along with a research software suite for microscopy analysis.

Product overview

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics offers a unified portfolio of confocal imaging products and software for clinical and research applications. The VivaScope family (1500, 2500, 3000) forms the core clinical platform for non-invasive cellular-level skin imaging, complemented by VivaScan software for image acquisition and management, and VivaNet for secure telemedicine collaboration. The RS-G4 research confocal microscope series (Upright and Inverted) extends the technology into neuroscience, developmental biology, and translational research markets. All clinical VivaScope products are FDA 510(k) cleared and CE marked, while the research instruments support both confocal reflectance and fluorescence imaging modes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VivaScope: Registered trademark; in-vivo confocal imaging system for cellular-level skin imaging including VivaScope 1500, 2500, and 3000 models.
• VivaNet
• VivaScan
• VivaCam

Products and services

• VivaScope 1500 FDA 510(k) cleared in-vivo reflectance confocal imaging system for non-invasive, real-time cellular-level imaging of skin. Captures images up to 8x8mm area combining macro and micro imaging modes with depth penetration to superficial collagen layers.
• VivaScope 2500 FDA Class 1 ex-vivo confocal microscope for imaging fresh, needle aspirated, or fixed specimens in reflectance or fluorescence mode. Used by physicians for near real-time pathological examination of tissue specimens.
• VivaScope 3000 CE Mark and FDA 510(k) cleared flexible handheld in-vivo reflectance confocal microscope for skin imaging. Allows free navigation across skin with stable, repeatable cellular-resolution images.
• RS-G4 Upright Upright research confocal microscope featuring high-speed strip mosaic image capture and proprietary image-stitching algorithm for cellular-level imaging with down-to-the-pixel accuracy. Supports neuroscience, developmental biology, pathology, and translational research applications.
• RS-G4 Inverted Inverted platform research confocal microscope with comprehensive research capabilities. Provides confocal detail in an inverted configuration for various research applications.
• VivaScan Software platform for acquiring, transferring, displaying, reviewing, and storing confocal images. Features multi-touch navigation, secure remote data archival, and user-configured capture settings. Supports DICOM standard export for interoperability.
• VivaNet HIPAA-compliant telemedicine storage solution enabling secure multi-site collaboration on VivaScope confocal images between clinical professionals at single or remote locations, with cloud-based file storage and sharing.
• Research Software Suite Windows-based imaging software suite for research confocal microscopes featuring high-speed strip mapping, pixel-level accuracy, high precision image stitching, multi-dimensional imaging, and scope control interface.

Quantifiable outcome

• Large area imaging time reduced from two weeks to under one hour
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MAVIG GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean business partner providing informed sales support and knowledgeable hands-on service to Caliber I.D. customers in Europe, Middle East, and Mediterranean Africa. Contact: Giuseppe Solomita, Munich, Germany.
• Emdutos Industria e Comercio LtdacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrazilian business partner representing Caliber I.D. products in Brazil. Contact: Fernando Lamardo, São Paulo.
• Integral CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese business partner representing Caliber I.D. products in Japan. Contact: Hiroshi Suzuki, Tokyo.
• Conbio (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChinese business partner representing Caliber I.D. products in China and Hong Kong. Contact: Ms. Sammi Wu, Shanghai.
• Shin Chen Instrument Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaiwanese business partner representing Caliber I.D. products in Taiwan. Contact: Tommy Chen, Taoyuan County.
• True Systems Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth Korean business partner representing Caliber I.D. products in South Korea. Contact: Taehong Park, Seongnam-si.
• Filtech Enterprise (1994) Co. Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThai business partner representing Caliber I.D. products in Thailand. Contact: Kayoon Chandasukon, Nonthaburi.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Leica Microsystems (Danaher): Major microscopy platform vendor offering confocal microscope systems (STELLARIS, TCS SP8) for both life science research and clinical pathology. Comparable as a broad incumbent in confocal/optical imaging with overlapping research customer base to Caliber's RS-G4 and clinical pathology applications.
• Carl Zeiss Microscopy: Global leader in high-end optical and confocal microscopy (LSM 980, Elyra) serving neuroscience, cell biology, and materials research. Competes with Caliber's RS-G4 in life science research labs and adjacent to VivaScope in dermatology research.
• Nikon Instruments (Eclipse Ti2): Major microscope manufacturer with confocal and live-cell imaging systems used widely in academic and pharmaceutical research labs. Overlaps with Caliber RS-G4 in life science research applications and competes for translational research budgets.
• Olympus Life Science (Evident): Evident (formerly Olympus Life Science) supplies confocal and widefield microscopy systems and pathology imaging solutions. Comparable to Caliber across research microscopy and ex-vivo pathology imaging workflows, especially given VivaScope 2500's ex-vivo tissue examination use case.
• Hamamatsu Photonics (NanoZoomer): Provides digital pathology slide scanners and ex-vivo tissue imaging systems used in pathology labs. Comparable to Caliber in ex-vivo tissue imaging and pathology workflows (VivaScope 2500), with overlapping pathology lab end users.

Direct peers

• Canfield Scientific: Specializes in dermatology imaging systems (VECTRA, IntelliStudio, VISIA) and clinical trial imaging services. Most directly comparable to Caliber in clinical dermatology imaging workflows, though focused on 3D total body photography and dermoscopy rather than confocal microscopy.
• DermLite: Leading dermatoscope and skin imaging device vendor widely adopted by dermatologists for skin cancer screening. Adjacent competitor to VivaScope in dermatology practices; represents the alternative diagnostic workflow Caliber displaces or complements.
• FotoFinder Systems: German-based dermatology imaging company providing total body photography, dermoscopy, and AI-assisted mole mapping systems. Directly competes with Caliber in dermatology practices for skin cancer screening imaging budgets, especially in European markets.

Emerging players

• 3DHISTECH: Digital pathology vendor offering slide scanners, image management software, and AI analytics for pathology labs. Comparable to Caliber in ex-vivo tissue imaging workflows and pathology end-user base, particularly relevant to VivaScope 2500 applications.

Regional players

• Vivascope GmbH (MAVIG): MAVIG serves as Caliber's European distribution partner but also operates in medical imaging accessories. Regional alignment in Europe/Middle East/Mediterranean Africa distribution channel for VivaScope products, making them both partner and adjacent imaging player.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lucid-inc.

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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