NXC Imaging
NXC Imaging is a Minneapolis-based medical imaging equipment distributor and service provider, founded in 1964 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canon Medical Systems USA since 2022. It exclusively distributes Canon Medical capital imaging systems across seven Upper Midwest states and serves as the U.S. distributor for QT Imaging's Breast Acoustic CT scanners, with bundled sales, multi-vendor service, and financing delivered through its NXC ONE partnership program.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1964
- HeadquartersMinneapolis, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What NXC Imaging does
NXC Imaging is a Minneapolis-based medical imaging equipment distributor and service provider founded in 1964 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canon Medical Systems USA since its July 2022 acquisition. The company distributes Canon Medical's full capital imaging portfolio — Computed Tomography (Aquilion series), Magnetic Resonance (Vantage series), Angiography/Interventional (Alphenix series), Ultrasound (Aplio series), X-ray/Digital Radiography (CXDI, Ultimax-i, Adora, OMNERA, Mobirex, SOLTUS, FM, URS lines), and PET-CT (Cartesion Prime SP) — exclusively across the Upper Midwest territory of Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Montana, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. NXC also serves as the exclusive U.S. distributor for QT Imaging's FDA-cleared Breast Acoustic CT scanners under multi-year minimum-quantity contracts.
NXC's service platform, branded NXC ONE, consolidates equipment sales (master purchasing agreements), multi-vendor service for Hologic mammography and Carestream X-ray systems, preventive maintenance, calibration, rentals, pre-owned/refurbished Canon equipment, ongoing clinical education, and FlexPay flexible financing into a single-provider offering. The company maintains 31+ factory-trained and manufacturer-certified field service engineers supported by regional parts warehouses in Bismarck, ND and Appleton, WI, enabling rapid response across the territory. Underlying AI-enabled capabilities (AiCE Deep Learning Reconstruction across CT, MR, and PET/CT; PIQE super-resolution; INSTINX AI-assisted workflow automation; Dynamic Device Stabilizer; DL Spectral) are developed by Canon and embedded in the distributed equipment, not built by NXC internally.
The business model combines one-time capital equipment sales with recurring multi-vendor service contracts and managed financial services, targeting hospitals and healthcare systems (primary), imaging centers (primary), and clinics/private practices (secondary). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; service agreements are typically annualized, while capital and distribution deals are multi-year contracts. Leadership includes CEO Jon Stoa, CFO Michele Miller, and VPs of Service, Sales, Channel Management, and Strategic Business. Revenue, financials, and headcount beyond a 101-250 employee range are not publicly disclosed.
NXC Imaging firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- NXC Imaging
- Legal name
- NXC Imaging
- Website
- https://nxc-imaging.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1964
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- NXC Imaging is a Minneapolis-based medical imaging equipment distributor and service provider, founded in 1964 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canon Medical Systems USA since 2022. It exclusively distributes Canon Medical capital imaging systems across seven Upper Midwest states and serves as the U.S. distributor for QT Imaging's Breast Acoustic CT scanners, with bundled sales, multi-vendor service, and financing delivered through its NXC ONE partnership program.
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NXC Imaging industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Medical Imaging Equipment Distribution and Service
- NAICS
- Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Computed Tomography (CT) Systems (HLAHABAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Mammography & Breast Imaging Systems (HLAHABAF)
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Where NXC Imaging is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Minneapolis
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
NXC Imaging business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Medical Imaging Equipment Sales: Distribution and sale of capital medical imaging equipment including CT, MRI, Ultrasound, X-ray, Vascular/Angiography, and PET-CT systems from Canon Medical and other manufacturers
- Service and Maintenance Contracts: Multi-vendor service agreements for medical imaging equipment including preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, installation, calibration, and ongoing support for Hologic and Carestream systems
- QT Imaging Scanner Distribution: U.S. distributor of QT Imaging Breast Acoustic CT scanners with contracted minimum order quantities
- NXC ONE Partnership Programs: Flexible financial programs including FlexPay and alternative financing solutions for equipment purchases
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Custom service agreements tailored to facility needs |
| Other | Multi-year contract | NXC ONE Financial Services - FlexPay |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | QT Imaging Scanner Distribution |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
NXC Imaging product offering
Product offeringCore offering
NXC Imaging distributes and services capital medical imaging equipment for healthcare facilities across the Upper Midwest as the exclusive Canon Medical Systems USA distributor. Its offering spans CT, MRI, angiography, ultrasound, digital radiography, PET-CT, and the FDA-cleared QT Imaging Breast Acoustic CT scanner, supported by multi-vendor field service, master service agreements, equipment rentals, pre-owned equipment, education, and FlexPay financing under the NXC ONE partnership program.
Product overview
NXC Imaging is a medical imaging equipment distributor and service provider headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, founded in 1964 and acquired by Canon Medical Systems USA in July 2022. The company distributes a comprehensive portfolio of Canon Medical Systems imaging equipment spanning eight core modalities: Computed Tomography (Canon Aquilion CT series including Aquilion ONE/INSIGHT, ONE/PRISM, ONE/GENESIS, Precision, Serve SP, Serve, Prime SP, Lightning, and Exceed LB), Magnetic Resonance (Canon Vantage MR series including Vantage Galan 3T/Supreme Edition, Fortian, Orian, Orian/Encore Upgrade, and Elan 1.5T), Angiography/Interventional (Canon Alphenix series including Biplane, Core+, Sky+, Hybrid+, and 4D CT hybrid configurations), Ultrasound (Canon Aplio series including i-series/Prism Edition, a-series, and flex), Digital Radiography/X-ray (Canon CXDI detector series, Ultimax-i multipurpose R&F, Adora DRFi hybrid, OMNERA 500A/400T/300M, Mobirex i9, SOLTUS 500, FM/FM Plus, URS, and Digital Room Upgrade Kit), Molecular Imaging/PET-CT (Canon Cartesion Prime SP fixed and mobile), and QT Imaging Breast Acoustic CT (FDA-cleared quantitative transmission ultrasound for breast imaging, distributed exclusively in the U.S. by NXC Imaging). Beyond new equipment sales, NXC Imaging operates the NXC ONE partnership platform offering service agreements, pre-owned/refurbished equipment, rental programs, multi-vendor service (Hologic and Carestream), education, and financial services. The company maintains 31+ factory-trained field service engineers and distributes Canon AI technologies including AiCE deep learning reconstruction across CT, MR, and PET/CT. NXC Imaging serves customers across Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Montana, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan from headquarters in Minneapolis with regional parts warehouses in Bismarck and Appleton.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- NXC ONE: A partnership program that centralizes purchasing, service arrangements, and ongoing education needs, including equipment sales, service solutions, rental equipment, multi-vendor service, education, and financial services.
Products and services
- Canon Aquilion CT Series Full line of Canon Medical Systems computed tomography scanners distributed by NXC Imaging, spanning entry-level (Aquilion Lightning), mid-range (Aquilion Serve SP/Serve, Prime SP), premium wide-coverage (Aquilion ONE/INSIGHT, ONE/PRISM, ONE/GENESIS), ultra-high-resolution (Aquilion Precision), and large-bore (Aquilion Exceed LB) configurations. AiCE Deep Learning Reconstruction, PIQE super resolution, INSTINX AI-assisted workflow, and SEMAR metal artifact reduction are applied across the lineup.
- Canon Vantage MR Series Full line of Canon Medical Systems MRI systems distributed by NXC Imaging, including 3T Vantage Galan 3T (with Supreme Edition) and 1.5T platforms (Vantage Fortian, Vantage Orian, Vantage Orian/Encore Upgrade, Vantage Elan 1.5T). Features include AiCE deep learning reconstruction, PIQE high-resolution reconstruction, Pianissimo quiet scanning, Compressed SPEEDER acceleration, Auto Scan Assist, motion correction (mART, IMC), and Mobile Tablet UX remote monitoring.
- Canon Alphenix Angiography Series Canon Medical's interventional angiography platform distributed by NXC Imaging, spanning interventional cardiology, neuro, oncology/radiology, and pediatric cardiology. Includes Alphenix Biplane, Core+, Sky+, Hybrid+, Hybrid OR, and Alphenix 4D CT configurations with Hi-Def detectors, Illuvis noise reduction, Spot ROI dose management, Dynamic Device Stabilizer, and AiCE deep learning spectral reconstruction.
- Canon Aplio Ultrasound Series Canon Medical's ultrasound imaging platform distributed by NXC Imaging, comprising the premium Aplio i-series/Prism Edition with iBeam+ technology, the Aplio a-series for high-throughput routine imaging, and Aplio flex for mobile versatility. All systems are designed for intuitive controls for the busy clinician.
- Canon Digital Radiography and X-ray Systems Consolidated portfolio of Canon Medical digital radiography and X-ray systems distributed by NXC Imaging, including CXDI-Elite, CXDI-10 Series, and CXDI-02 Series wireless detectors; Ultimax-i multipurpose R&F; Adora DRFi; OMNERA 500A/400T/300M; FM and FM Plus; Universal Radiography System (URS); Mobirex i9 mobile X-ray; SOLTUS 500; and the Digital Room Upgrade Kit.
- Canon Cartesion Prime SP Digital TOF PET-CT Premium digital PET/CT system distributed by NXC Imaging in both fixed and mobile configurations, featuring SiPM photosensor technology, 238 ps TOF resolution, 100% air-cooled operation, AiCE deep learning reconstruction for both PET and CT, DL Spectral body spectral imaging, device-less data-driven respiratory gating, and a compact 22.4 m² installation footprint. The mobile configuration enables AI-assisted digital TOF PET-CT at remote or temporary facilities.
- QT Imaging Breast Acoustic CT Scanner FDA-cleared breast imaging system distributed exclusively in the U.S. by NXC Imaging. Uses low-frequency sound waves and true 3D acquisition for quantitative transmission ultrasound, eliminating radiation exposure, breast compression, and contrast agents. Delivers high-resolution volumetric quantitative images with clear dense breast tissue visualization for breast cancer screening.
- NXC ONE Partnership Program Comprehensive partnership umbrella program from NXC Imaging that consolidates purchasing, service arrangements, and ongoing education. Includes Equipment Sales/Master Purchasing Agreements, Service Solutions/Master Service Agreements, Rental Equipment/Pre-Owned Equipment (including refurbished Canon CT scanners and mobile CT rentals), Multi-Vendor Service, Ongoing Education, and Financial Services via FlexPay flexible financing.
- Multi-Vendor Service for Hologic and Carestream Systems Multi-vendor field service offering from NXC Imaging covering Hologic Mammography and Carestream X-ray Systems. Includes preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, installation, calibration, and testing delivered by factory-trained and manufacturer-certified field service engineers. Available as a single-provider service agreement for hospitals, imaging centers, and clinics across the Upper Midwest.
Quantifiable outcome
- Coverage across 7 states plus Upper Peninsula of Michigan
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use NXC Imaging
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
NXC Imaging technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability21 records
Feature4 records
NXC Imaging partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- QT ImagingcoreNXC Imaging is the U.S. distributor for QT Imaging's Breast Acoustic CT scanners. Distribution agreements include contracted minimum order quantities supporting QT Imaging's revenue guidance of approximately $39 million in 2026.
- Canon Medical Systems USAflagshipCanon Medical Systems USA acquired NXC Imaging in July 2022. NXC serves as the exclusive distributor of Canon Medical Systems equipment in the Upper Midwest region. Canon Medical Systems develops and manufactures CT, MR, molecular imaging, ultrasound, X-ray, and interventional X-ray equipment.
- HologiccoreNXC Imaging provides multi-vendor service support for Hologic Mammography Systems. Trained field service engineers service Hologic systems for optimal performance.
- CarestreamcoreNXC Imaging provides multi-vendor service support for Carestream X-ray Systems. Certified field service engineers follow manufacturer guidelines for repairs, calibrations, and installations.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
NXC Imaging competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Innovatus Imaging: Medical imaging device repair, service, and parts provider with multi-vendor capability across MRI, CT, and ultrasound. Directly comparable as a service-heavy imaging support organization serving similar hospital customers.
- Technical Prospects: Medical imaging equipment service and parts provider with multi-OEM coverage. Comparable as a service-driven imaging support business targeting hospitals and imaging centers with similar technician-engineer value propositions.
- Strata Imaging: Independent medical imaging equipment sales and service provider. Comparable regional distributor/service model with multi-modality product coverage and similar hospital customer base.
- Block Imaging: Medical imaging equipment sales, service, parts, and refurbishment provider. Directly comparable as a multi-modality imaging distributor and service organization serving healthcare facilities, with overlapping product categories (CT, MRI, X-ray) and similar service-engineer-driven model.
- Amber Diagnostics: Pre-owned and refurbished medical imaging equipment dealer with installation and service capabilities. Closely comparable as an imaging equipment sales-and-service organization competing in similar hospital and imaging-center channels.
- Atlantis Worldwide: Medical imaging equipment dealer specializing in refurbished CT, MRI, and X-ray systems with nationwide service coverage. Comparable product breadth and customer base to NXC Imaging's Canon-led portfolio.
- MXR Imaging: Medical imaging equipment distributor and service provider with multi-vendor service capability and refurbished equipment offerings. Comparable business model covering CT, MRI, ultrasound, and X-ray with similar service-driven revenue mix.
Broad incumbents
- Siemens Healthineers: Global medical imaging OEM with direct sales and service operations across the U.S. Comparable as a competing manufacturer whose imaging portfolio competes head-to-head with Canon's systems distributed by NXC.
- GE Healthcare: Global medical imaging equipment manufacturer and service provider with extensive direct sales channels. Comparable as a major imaging OEM whose products (CT, MR, PET, X-ray) compete in the same hospital and imaging-center accounts that NXC serves.
- Hologic: Women's health and mammography imaging OEM whose systems NXC services. Comparable as a major medical imaging manufacturer in NXC's service portfolio and an adjacent modality competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks1 record
Key highlights1 record
Customer concentration
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NXC Imaging leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
NXC Imaging funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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NXC Imaging M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about NXC Imaging
What does NXC Imaging do?
NXC Imaging distributes and services capital medical imaging equipment for healthcare facilities across the Upper Midwest as the exclusive Canon Medical Systems USA distributor. Its offering spans CT, MRI, angiography, ultrasound, digital radiography, PET-CT, and the FDA-cleared QT Imaging Breast Acoustic CT scanner, supported by multi-vendor field service, master service agreements, equipment rentals, pre-owned equipment, education, and FlexPay financing under the NXC ONE partnership program.
Is NXC Imaging a public or private company?
NXC Imaging is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was NXC Imaging founded?
NXC Imaging was founded in 1964. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is NXC Imaging based?
NXC Imaging is headquartered in Minneapolis, United States, in the North America region.
How does NXC Imaging make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Medical Imaging Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are service and Maintenance Contracts, QT Imaging Scanner Distribution and NXC ONE Partnership Programs.
Who are NXC Imaging's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Innovatus Imaging, Technical Prospects, Strata Imaging, Block Imaging, Amber Diagnostics, Atlantis Worldwide and MXR Imaging. Broad incumbents are Siemens Healthineers, GE Healthcare and Hologic.
Does NXC Imaging have an API?
No public API is recorded for NXC Imaging.
What industry is NXC Imaging in?
NXC Imaging's product category is Medical Imaging Equipment Distribution and Service. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHABAB, Computed Tomography (CT) Systems, with a secondary code of HLAHABAF, Mammography & Breast Imaging Systems. Its NAICS code is 3345 and its SIC code is 5047.