Kopp Development

What Kopp Development does

Kopp Development Inc. (KDI), founded in 2004 and headquartered in Jensen Beach, Florida, manufactures ferromagnetic detection systems purpose-built for MRI safety. Its proprietary Anisotropic Magneto-Resistive (AMR) sensor architecture spans a portfolio organized around the FerrAlert product family: the Halo II Plus portal detector for Zone IV (the threshold to the MRI scan room), the Solo pre-screening unit for Zones II/III, the Encompass integrated system combining the Halo II Plus with the F.I.L.M. camera-based incident logger and D.A.T.A. analytics software, the handheld Target Scanner (acquired from Mednovus in 2019), and the GaussAlert mechanical magnetic field strength alarm. A secondary product line, FerraSecure Focus, extends the AMR sensing platform into general healthcare violence screening. The company protects its core technology through international patents and manufactures in the USA under ISO 9001 quality standards, with selected products certified to IEC 60601-1 and ES60601-1-8 medical device standards.

The company serves hospitals, imaging centers, outpatient MRI facilities, the Veterans Health Administration, and U.S. military medical commands (including a Philips-supplied mobile MRI deployment to Afghanistan), with named enterprise customers including the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (40 Target Scanners deployed), Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, and VA VISN 16 (14 FerrAlert HALO units). Kopp sells primarily through a sales-led enterprise model with quote-based pricing, virtual product demonstrations, and distribution via the VA ECAT National Contract, a wholly-owned European subsidiary in Barcelona (Kopp Development Europe S.L.), and regional channel partners including Puncak Medik in Malaysia. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of detection systems and accessories, supplemented by installation and maintenance services delivered through a service partnership with SteelHorse Medical LLC. The product line has been cited by the American College of Radiology, the FDA, and The Joint Commission, providing regulatory-anchored demand drivers across more than 40 U.S. states that have adopted FGI FMDS guidelines.

Name

Kopp Development

Legal name

Kopp Development Inc.

Website

https://koppdevelopment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kopp Development manufactures proprietary AMR-based ferromagnetic detection systems for MRI safety, selling hardware and software-integrated solutions to hospitals, VA medical centers, military medical facilities, and imaging centers globally through direct enterprise sales and distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

MRI Safety Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Remote Diagnostics & Home Testing Devices (Connected POC/At-Home Diagnostic Readers) (HLAHACAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Personal Medical Devices & Home Diagnostics (Thermometers, Blood Pressure Monitors, Glucose Meters, Rapid Tests) (CRADAMAK)

Keywords

• Ferromagnetic detection systems
• MRI safety equipment
• Medical device alarms
• Hospital screening solutions
• Zone IV protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Jensen Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ferromagnetic Detection Hardware: Sale of ferromagnetic detector systems including FerrAlert Encompass, FerrAlert Halo II Plus, FerrAlert Solo, FerrAlert Target Scanner, and GaussAlert. These are physical detection devices installed at MRI facilities. The company also sells accessories including non-ferromagnetic patient transport equipment (wheelchairs, gurneys).
2. Service and Support: Service partnership with SteelHorse Medical LLC for installation and maintenance services, accommodating increased sales volume.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kopp Development manufactures and sells ferromagnetic detection systems for MRI safety under the SAFESCAN/FerrAlert brand. The product portfolio includes portal-mounted detectors, handheld scanners, magnetic field strength alarms, and incident logging cameras designed to prevent ferromagnetic projectile accidents and support Joint Commission compliance in healthcare facilities operating MRI equipment. Products are designed and manufactured in the USA under ISO9001 quality standards and are protected by multiple international patents.

Product overview

Kopp Development manufactures the SAFESCAN® suite of ferromagnetic detection products for MRI safety. The product portfolio is organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture, with FerrAlert™ Halo II Plus serving as the core Zone IV portal detector, FerrAlert™ Solo as the pre-screening system for Zones II & III, and FerrAlert™ Target Scanner as the handheld detection option. The FerrAlert™ Encompass represents the most comprehensive solution combining the HALO II Plus portal with the F.I.L.M. incident logging camera module and D.A.T.A. analysis software. GaussAlert™ provides complementary magnetic field strength monitoring for MR Conditional equipment. All products utilize proprietary AMR (Anisotropic Magneto-Resistive) sensor technology protected by multiple international patents. Products are designed and manufactured under ISO9001 international quality standards in the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SAFESCAN: Suite of MRI safety products including FerrAlert Encompass, FerrAlert Halo II Plus, FerrAlert F.I.L.M., FerrAlert Solo, FerrAlert Target Scanner, and GaussAlert
• FerrAlert
• GaussAlert
• FerraSecure Focus

Products and services

• FerrAlert Encompass Comprehensive ferromagnetic threat detection, location, recording and analysis system combining the HALO II PLUS portal detector with F.I.L.M. camera module and D.A.T.A. software. Automatically detects and logs unintended ferromagnetic objects entering Zone IV with photographic stream capability. Targets hospitals and imaging centers needing Joint Commission compliance and automated incident documentation.
• FerrAlert Halo II Plus Ferromagnetic detector for ACR Zone IV protection at the entrance into the MRI exam room, providing precise and reliable detection and prevention of ferromagnetic threats. Reduces alarm fatigue by not alarming on MRI door and ferromagnetic objects exiting the MRI room. For hospitals, imaging centers, and outpatient clinics with MRI equipment.
• FerrAlert F.I.L.M. Ferromagnetic Incident Log Manager providing continuous and automatic visual record of potential and actual projectile incidents. Records images before, during and after ferromagnetic threats enter MRI room with date and time stamps. HIPAA compliant. Assists with Root Cause Analysis and Joint Commission compliance. Designed for healthcare facilities requiring automated incident documentation.
• FerrAlert Solo Highest sensitivity full-body patient and personnel scanner with proprietary AMR Sensor Technology for detection of very small ferromagnetic objects. Used for Zones II and III pre-screening in controlled pre-screening zones. Complies with ES60601-1-8 and IEC 60601-1:2005 medical device standards. For MRI facilities requiring precise ferromagnetic threat localization.
• FerrAlert Target Scanner Hand-held ferromagnetic detection system that distinguishes ferromagnetic from non-ferromagnetic materials. Useful for screening non-ambulatory patients and those unable to answer MRI Safety questionnaire. For MRI technologists performing point-of-care screening.
• GaussAlert Magnetic field strength alarm system designed to keep MR Conditional equipment outside the MRI exclusion zone. Monitors invisible magnetic field and produces acoustic alarm when preset gauss threshold is exceeded. Available in three factory preset thresholds: 10, 30 and 100 gauss. Battery life of at least 5 years. For healthcare facilities using MR Conditional equipment near MRI magnets.
• FerraSecure Focus Healthcare violence reduction screening product that detects instruments of violence such as knives, guns, maces, box cutters, razor blades, and scissors using ferromagnetic detection technology. For hospitals and healthcare facilities seeking non-invasive security screening.

Quantifiable outcome

• The Inspector General cited one VA facility's Ferrous Metal Detector Initiative as an 'organizational strength' and 'reported accomplishment' in 2008
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor, regional and flagship.

• Mednovus, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 November 2019Kopp Development acquired Mednovus, Inc.'s Ferromagnetic Detection business in November 2019. This acquisition expanded KDI's MRI safety product line to include the hand-held FerrAlert Target Scanner line. With this addition, Kopp Development now offers products for all aspects of MRI safety regarding the magnetic field of the MRI machine.
• SteelHorse Medical LLCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership with SteelHorse Medical LLC for service support, intended to accommodate increase in company sales. SteelHorse provides installation and service for FerrAlert systems at customer facilities.
• Puncak Medik Sdn BhdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMalaysian distribution partner for Kopp Development products. Together with KDI, they participated in the AACRT 2023 conference in Kuching, Malaysia to share MRI safety knowledge with MRI technologists in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Philips HealthcareflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKopp Development's FerrAlert detectors were selected for use in Philips mobile MRIs deployed to Afghanistan, marking the first MRI units shipped by the U.S. to a combat theater. This represents a flagship customer deployment in military/government healthcare.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Boston Scientific: Broader medical device manufacturer with no direct product overlap, but representative of the kind of larger strategic that could acquire or partner with Kopp to enter the MRI safety segment.

Direct peers

• Metrasens: Direct competitor in MRI ferromagnetic detection systems, offering competing products for MRI safety screening. The subject of Kopp Development's recent federal court IP action in July 2025.
• CEIA: Manufacturer of metal detection equipment used in security and medical screening, including walk-through and handheld detectors applicable to healthcare facility screening similar to Kopp's MRI suite products.
• Mednovus: Former independent competitor in MRI ferromagnetic detection; its ferromagnetic detection business was acquired by Kopp Development in November 2019, eliminating it as an independent peer.

Broad incumbents

• Rapiscan Systems: Established provider of security and people-screening metal detection systems with broader security application footprint; addresses adjacent healthcare screening use cases similar to Kopp's FerraSecure Focus.
• Garrett Metal Detectors: Major manufacturer of metal detection equipment spanning security, law enforcement, and hobbyist segments; competing technology overlap with Kopp's handheld Target Scanner and walk-through portal products.
• Philips Healthcare: Major MRI equipment manufacturer and flagship Kopp partner (mobile MRI deployments to Afghanistan). Operates in the same MRI ecosystem and shapes procurement standards that drive FMDS adoption.
• Siemens Healthineers: Major MRI equipment manufacturer and adjacent medical imaging vendor; influences safety compliance standards and represents a complementary or potential OEM bundling partner for ferromagnetic detection.
• Canon Medical Systems: MRI and diagnostic imaging equipment manufacturer serving similar hospital customers; relevant as a complementary MRI vendor whose installed base constitutes Kopp's addressable market.
• GE HealthCare: Leading MRI and medical imaging equipment manufacturer; the installed base of GE MRI systems represents a key end-customer pool for Kopp's ferromagnetic detection products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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