Medical Positioning

What Medical Positioning does

Medical Positioning (legal entity Altimate Medical, Inc.) is a privately held medical device manufacturer founded in 1988 and headquartered at 9732 Pflumm Road in Lenexa, Kansas. The company designs and produces a focused portfolio of ergonomic diagnostic imaging tables, chairs, and patient positioning equipment used by hospitals, clinics, medical schools, research facilities, and authorized distributors across cardiology, vascular, radiology, breast imaging, speech pathology, surgery, and pain management applications. Its flagship EchoBed®, released in 1988, pioneered the imaging drop section concept for echocardiography and established a category feature that has become an industry standard.

The product line spans 14+ items including echocardiography tables (EchoBed®, EchoTable®, Stress EchoBed®), vascular and general ultrasound tables (VasScan® Table X, UltraScan Versa®, UltraScan Versa Premier®), tilt table systems (HUT® and RR HUT®) for syncope evaluation, mammography chairs (UltraMamm®, Ultra DBI™), the ADA-compliant MultiView® modified barium swallow chair, the GSPM™ general surgery and pain management table, the HAG Capisco® sonographer chair, and the Cath Ergometer™ for cardiac catheterization hemodynamic assessment. Technical elements include adjustable height positioning with 17"-19" ADA-compliant transfer heights, Trendelenburg and Fowler positioning, bariatric capacity up to 750 lbs, quick-release and remote-release imaging drop sections, two-way sonographer drop sections, and battery operation for mobile use. Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure, and the company runs a consultative B2B sales motion with both direct field sales (1-800-593-3246, 816-474-1555) and authorized distributor channels, supported by a product website, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, monthly email newsletter, and trade show presence. Revenue is generated primarily through capital hardware sales of diagnostic tables and chairs plus aftermarket accessories and parts (positioning wedges, safety straps, paper roll holders, batteries, hand controls, color options); no recurring software, subscription, or service revenue streams are disclosed. The company states it serves national and international markets from its single Lenexa manufacturing and operations facility.

Name

Medical Positioning

Legal name

Altimate Medical, Inc.

Website

https://medicalpositioning.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Medical Positioning (Altimate Medical, Inc.) is a Lenexa, Kansas medical device manufacturer founded in 1988 that designs ergonomic diagnostic imaging tables and patient positioning equipment for hospitals, clinics, medical schools, and research facilities in cardiology, vascular, radiology, and breast imaging.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Diagnostic Imaging Positioning Equipment

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Patient Positioning & OR Tables, Lights & Booms (HLAHADAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ultrasound & Echography Systems (HLAHABAD)

Keywords

• Medical diagnostic imaging tables
• Ergonomic patient positioning equipment
• Echocardiography imaging tables
• Specialty medical procedure tables
• Mammography and biopsy chairs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Equipment Hardware Sales: Medical Positioning generates revenue through the sale of diagnostic imaging tables, chairs, and associated equipment to healthcare facilities. Products are sold directly to hospitals, clinics, medical schools, research facilities, and through distributor networks. Pricing is quote-based with no public pricing listed on the website, indicating a consultative B2B sales model typical of medical equipment manufacturers.
2. Aftermarket Accessories and Parts: The company sells replacement parts, accessories, and optional features for their equipment including positioning wedges, safety straps, paper roll holders, batteries, hand controls, and color options. These aftermarket sales provide recurring revenue opportunities from existing customer installations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Medical Positioning manufactures and sells a portfolio of patented specialty medical tables, chairs, and positioning equipment for diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures. Its catalog spans echocardiography tables, vascular and general ultrasound tables, head-up tilt tables for syncope evaluation, mammography chairs, a modified barium swallow chair, a sonographer chair, a general surgery/pain management table, and a cardiac catheterization ergometer. Products are designed with proprietary imaging drop sections, ADA-compliant low-transfer heights, bariatric capacity, and ergonomic features aimed at reducing sonographer repetitive stress injuries while supporting cardiology, vascular, radiology, breast imaging, speech pathology, and surgery/pain management workflows.

Product overview

Medical Positioning is a medical device company offering a comprehensive portfolio of ergonomic diagnostic imaging tables and positioning equipment. The flagship EchoBed® (released 1988) pioneered the imaging drop section concept for echocardiography. The product line spans echocardiography tables (EchoBed®, Stress EchoBed®, EchoTable®), vascular imaging tables (VasScan® Table X, UltraScan Versa® tables), tilt table systems (HUT® and RR HUT® for syncope evaluation), mammography chairs (UltraMamm®, Ultra DBI™), modified barium swallow chairs (MultiView®), general surgery tables (GSPM™), sonographer chairs (HAG Capisco®), and cardiac catheterization equipment (Cath Ergometer™). Products emphasize ergonomic design to reduce repetitive stress injury, ADA compliance for patient accessibility, and specialized positioning capabilities across cardiology, vascular, radiology, breast imaging, surgery, pain management, and speech pathology applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EchoBed®: Echocardiography table with imaging drop section for unhindered ergonomic access during echocardiograms
• EchoTable®
• Stress EchoBed®
• VasScan® Table X
• HUT® Tilt Table
• RR HUT® Tilt Table
• UltraScan Versa® Table
• UltraScan Versa Premier® Table
• UltraMamm®
• Ultra DBI™
• GSPM™ Table
• Cath Ergometer™
• MultiView®
• HAG Capisco®

Products and services

• EchoBed® Flagship echocardiography table featuring an imaging drop section for unhindered ergonomic access to the apical view during echocardiograms, designed to reduce sonographer repetitive stress injury risk.
• Stress EchoBed® Specialty imaging bed designed for supine bike stress echocardiograms, incorporating an integrated exercise bike ergometer for cardiac stress testing procedures.
• EchoTable® Echocardiography table designed for optimal patient positioning during echocardiograms with Fowler positioning support (0–65 degrees) to reduce patient discomfort.
• VasScan® Table X Vascular imaging table designed for lower extremity vascular imaging procedures, featuring ADA-compliant transfer height range.
• UltraScan Versa® Table Diagnostic ultrasound table designed for general and women's imaging applications.
• UltraScan Versa Premier® Table Enhanced diagnostic ultrasound table for general and women's imaging with additional features and positioning capabilities.
• HUT® Tilt Table Head Up Tilt table designed for tilt table testing and syncope evaluation.
• RR HUT® Tilt Table Recumbent response Head Up Tilt table for tilt table testing and syncope evaluation procedures.
• UltraMamm® Mammography chair for mammography, breast ultrasound, upright and decubitus stereotactic breast biopsy, and ultrasound-guided biopsy procedures. Features height adjustability from 22" to 38" and Fowler positioning (0–90 degrees) with 500 lbs weight capacity.
• Ultra DBI™ Bariatric-capable mammography chair for upright and decubitus stereotactic breast biopsy and mammography. Features height positioning from 24" to 35.5", Trendelenburg positioning (+/- 15 degrees), and 500 lbs patient capacity.
• MultiView® Modified Barium Swallow chair designed for swallow studies, featuring ADA-compliant low transfer height (17–19 inches) for accessible patient transfers.
• GSPM™ Table General Surgery and Pain Management table designed for C-arm imaging procedures with accessible base design.
• HAG Capisco® Sonographer chair designed to support ergonomic posture during echocardiography procedures, with seat depth/tilt adjustment and height adjustment from 19"–26".
• Cath Ergometer™ Ergometer designed for use with cardiac catheterization and nuclear tables, supporting intracardiac hemodynamic assessment. Features 15 available protocols (10 preset, 4 programmable, 1 manual), max 300 watts, and includes computer controller, patient coach, and storage cart options. Compatible with the GSPM™ Table.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stryker: Stryker is a major medical device manufacturer with a significant surgical equipment and patient positioning portfolio. Offers overlapping OR and procedure table capabilities but competes across a much broader medical device spectrum.
• Steris: Steris provides sterilization, surgical, and patient support solutions including OR tables and procedural equipment. Competes broadly in the operating room equipment space where Medical Positioning's GSPM table operates.
• Baxter International (Hillrom): Baxter acquired Hillrom, a major manufacturer of hospital beds, surgical tables, and patient positioning systems. Overlaps broadly with Medical Positioning through OR tables and patient positioning, but as part of a much larger diversified medical products portfolio.
• Skytron: Skytron manufactures surgical tables, surgical lights, and OR equipment for hospitals and surgery centers. Directly competes in OR table space where Medical Positioning's GSPM table is positioned, but as a much broader surgical equipment supplier.

Direct peers

• Schaerer Medical: Schaerer Medical produces surgical tables, examination tables, and patient positioning equipment with strong European presence. Comparable specialty positioning equipment for operating rooms and diagnostic imaging departments.
• Oakworks Medical: Oakworks Medical manufactures medical procedure tables and positioning equipment used across imaging, rehabilitation, and outpatient settings. Direct overlap with Medical Positioning's specialty imaging tables and ergonomic positioning products for similar healthcare facility customers.
• Biodex Medical Systems: Biodex designs and manufactures nuclear medicine, molecular imaging, and procedure tables including ergometer-based stress testing equipment. Direct overlap with Medical Positioning's Cath Ergometer and imaging positioning tables for cardiology and diagnostic imaging departments.
• Clinton Industries: Clinton Industries manufactures medical tables, imaging tables, and rehabilitation equipment sold to hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers. Overlaps with Medical Positioning in specialty imaging and procedure tables.
• Armedica: Armedica manufactures medical treatment tables, mat tables, and rehabilitation furniture for healthcare facilities. Comparable in niche medical positioning equipment for clinical and diagnostic settings.
• Hausmann Industries: Hausmann Industries manufactures medical tables, treatment tables, and rehabilitation equipment used by hospitals, clinics, and therapy centers. Comparable product portfolio in medical positioning tables and similar B2B sales model to healthcare facilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MedicalPositioningKC
• Facebookfacebook.com/MedicalPositioningInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/medical-positioning-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/MedicalPositioningInc
• Xx.com/EchoBed

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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