FAS

What FAS does

FAS (legal entity FILMS ACCESSOIRES SERVICES, operating under the MSI-FAS group) is a France-headquartered specialist distributor of veterinary medical imaging equipment, founded in 2004 and operating for more than 20 years with a team of over 40 employees. The company distributes a comprehensive portfolio — X-ray generators, digital radiology systems, ultrasound, CT scanners, MRI, endoscopy, and dental imaging — sourced through exclusive or core partnerships with leading OEMs including Philips, Canon Medical, SonoSite/Fujifilm, Thales, Carestream, Rayence, POSKOM, and SonoScape, and also sells its own GER-manufactured hardware following the 2018 acquisition of GER (Générateurs Electroniques Rhône).

The company's differentiating technology layer is PICOXIA, a proprietary AI software launched in 2021 with claimed worldwide exclusivity for FAS/GERS, which performs lesion detection on thoracic and abdominal radiographs, calculates clinical indices such as VHS and Norberg-Olsson, and generates integrated diagnostic reports. PICOXIA is bundled into the proprietary VET-TECH DR4343 digital radiology system and is also available as a software license, representing a margin-accretive software stream on top of the hardware distribution core. The Club Scan teleradiology service and FAS Académie — a structured veterinary imaging training program with unlimited 5-year client access — extend the offering into recurring services.

FAS operates a sales-led go-to-market through regional representatives serving veterinary clinics and equine specialists across France, Benelux, the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland. Revenue is generated from hardware sales (new and reconditioned), PICOXIA software licensing, certified maintenance and after-sales service contracts, and professional training programs. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting the bespoke configuration nature of imaging equipment sales through a dealer network. The customer base is fragmented across small and mid-sized veterinary practices with no concentration risk from any single account.

Name

FAS

Legal name

FILMS ACCESSOIRES SERVICES

Website

https://fas-imagerie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

FAS is a France-based specialist distributor of veterinary medical imaging equipment, serving clinics across Western Europe with ultrasound, CT, MRI, X-ray hardware, and the proprietary PICOXIA AI diagnostic software, supported by training and maintenance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Medical Imaging Equipment

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Imaging Equipment & Accessories (X-ray, Ultrasound, Endoscopy) (HLAMAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Specialty Imaging Centers (CT/MRI/Advanced Imaging) (HLAMACAL), Veterinary Lab/Imaging Integration & LIS/PACS Connectivity (HLAMAMAG), Field Services, Mobile Imaging & On-Farm Procedures (HLAMABAK)

Keywords

• Veterinary imaging equipment
• Veterinary radiology systems
• Veterinary ultrasound scanners
• AI radiology diagnostics
• Medical imaging distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisses

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Imaging Equipment Sales: Sale of new and reconditioned veterinary medical imaging equipment including X-ray generators, digital radiology systems, ultrasound machines, CT scanners, and MRI systems from partner manufacturers.
2. PICOXIA AI Software: Proprietary AI diagnostic software for veterinary radiology, sold as part of complete imaging solutions or as software license.
3. Maintenance and After-Sales Services: Ongoing maintenance services and technical support for all imaging equipment sold.
4. Training Services: Professional training programs for veterinary imaging including face-to-face training, web training, and replay training sessions through FAS Académie.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FAS distributes and services a complete range of veterinary medical imaging equipment, including digital X-ray generators and systems, ultrasound machines, CT scanners, MRI systems, dental imaging, and endoscopy solutions from leading manufacturers. The company complements this hardware portfolio with its proprietary PICOXIA AI diagnostic software for veterinary radiology, the Club Scan teleradiology service, certified maintenance and technical support, and the FAS Académie training program.

Product overview

FAS IMAGERIE (MSI-FAS) is a specialist distributor of veterinary medical imaging equipment based in France, operating for over 20 years with a team of 40+ people. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of imaging solutions: the core PICOXIA AI software (an exclusive FAS/GERS worldwide product) for automated veterinary radiology diagnostics with lesion detection and clinical index calculation; digital radiology systems including flat panel detectors from GER VET-TECH, THALES, Rayence, Fujifilm/DXDIAG, and CR systems from Carestream; ultrasonography equipment from PHILIPS (Lumify portable app, EPIQ 3D cardiac, AFFINITI 50, CX50 compact, HD7, 5500), Canon (APLIO A, XARIO 100G/100MX), and Sonosite (M-TURBO, EDGE II portable); CT scanners and MRI from Canon and Philips; dental imaging from Carestream; portable and table X-ray generators from POSKOM and GER; endoscopy solutions; and Club Scan teleradiology service. The company also provides FAS Académie training programs and refurbished equipment options. All major brands are distributed through official partnerships with manufacturers including Philips, Canon, Sonosite, Thales, GER, Carestream, and Fujifilm.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PICOXIA: Artificial intelligence software for veterinary radiology diagnostics, providing chest and abdominal lesion detection, automated clinical index calculations (VHS, Norberg-Olsson), and complete report generation with integrated images.
• FAS Académie

Products and services

• PICOXIA AI Diagnostic Software AI-powered veterinary radiology diagnostic software that performs automated lesion detection on thoracic and abdominal radiographs, calculates clinical indices (VHS, Norberg-Olsson), and generates complete diagnostic reports with integrated images. Supports DICOM, JPG, and PNG formats. Exclusive worldwide rights held by FAS/GERS.
• VET-TECH DR4343 Digital Radiology System Veterinary direct digital radiology system with a 43x43cm high-resolution flat panel detector using CsI technology for lower X-ray doses, integrated with PICOXIA AI software for automated image processing and diagnostics.
• Philips Veterinary Ultrasound Portfolio Distributed Philips ultrasound systems for veterinary use, including the Lumify app-based portable ultrasound, EPIQ 3D premium cardiac ultrasound, AFFINITI 50, CX50 compact, HD7 multi-specialty, and 5500 compact ultrasound.
• Canon Veterinary Ultrasound Portfolio Distributed Canon ultrasound systems for veterinary applications, including the APLIO A scalable high-performance system, the XARIO 100G touchscreen system, and the XARIO 100MX high-density portable system.
• SonoSite Portable Ultrasound Systems Distributed SonoSite portable ultrasound systems for veterinary use, including the M-TURBO (versatile point-of-care with ruggedized 91.4cm drop resistance and 5-year warranty) and the EDGE II (redesigned for veterinary environments with waterproof anti-glare monitor and DirectClear technology).
• Veterinary CT and MRI Systems Distributed Canon and Philips CT scanners and MRI systems for veterinary use, including the Canon ELAN MRI, Canon Aquilion LB (equine), Canon Aquilion Lightning (canine), Canon Aquilion Start (canine), and Philips Brilliance CT 16-slice, MX16, and 64-channel systems.
• GER VET-TECH 300HF Veterinary Radiology Table French-manufactured veterinary radiology table with touch screen control, 30KW power, automatic KV/mA regulation, standard 230V supply, instant X-ray trigger, and radioprotection features. Certified to standard 74 100.
• POSKOM PXP Series Portable X-Ray Generators Complete line of high-frequency portable X-ray generators for veterinary use, including models 20HF, MEX+20, +20BT, +20BT Lite, +40, +40BT, +60, and +100. CE certified with 1.2mm X-ray focus, designed for traveling veterinary radiology.
• Equine Wireless Flat Panel Detectors Wireless flat panel detectors for equine radiography, including the DXDIAG DR-ID 1275 (using Fujifilm ISS technology) and the Rayence 1012WCC, providing mobility, no cables around the horse, and reduced X-ray doses.
• Carestream Veterinary Dental Imaging Distributed Carestream dental imaging products for veterinary use, including the RVG-6200 and RVG 5200 high-resolution dental sensors and the CS 2200 and CS 2100 dental X-ray generators.
• Club Scan Telediagnosis Service Teleradiology service for veterinary imaging that enables remote radiology consultations and second readings for veterinary practices.
• FAS Académie Training Services Veterinary imaging training curriculum covering abdominal ultrasound, echocardiography, and radiology. Includes monthly in-person sessions across France, web training, and unlimited replay access for clients over 5 years.
• Reconditioned Veterinary Imaging Equipment Refurbished and reconditioned medical imaging equipment including Philips PCR Eleva S and Philips HD7, offered at attractive prices with guarantees and after-sales support for budget-conscious veterinary practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 years of experience in veterinary medical imaging

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GER (Groupe Européen de Radiologie)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018GER is the parent company of FAS (acquired in 2018). GER manufactures innovative radiology equipment for veterinary imaging with 30 years of experience. FAS is the exclusive owner and operator, with ambition to become the world reference in veterinary radiology.
• PhilipscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPhilips is a Dutch technology company and one of the largest electronics, medical equipment and lighting groups in the world. FAS is a Philips distributor for veterinary imaging equipment in France.
• Canon Medical SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanon Medical offers a full line of diagnostic imaging products and is recognized for quality service in more than 135 countries. FAS distributes Canon Medical equipment for veterinary use.
• Fujifilm SonoSitecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSonoSite pioneered Point-of-Care ultrasound, designing portable ultrasound scanners originally for the US military. FAS distributes SonoSite ultrasound equipment for veterinary imaging.
• CarestreamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarestream provides dental and medical imaging solutions. FAS distributes Carestream dental generators and RVG digital radiography sensors.
• RayenceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRayence manufactures flat panel detectors for veterinary radiology. FAS distributes Rayence equine flat panel detector technology.
• POSKOMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPOSKOM manufactures portable X-ray generators for veterinary use. FAS distributes POSKOM portable generators for canine and equine veterinary radiology.
• SonoScapeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSonoScape provides ultrasound equipment. FAS distributes SonoScape ultrasound machines for veterinary imaging.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Asteris: Veterinary imaging and PIMS software company focused on image management, DICOM, and AI for vet practices. Comparable as an adjacent veterinary IT/imaging software player whose stack competes with aspects of FAS's PICOXIA and Club Scan telemetry.
• Vetology: AI-powered veterinary teleradiology and radiology interpretation platform offering second-read and AI triage services to veterinary clinics. Directly comparable to FAS's PICOXIA + Club Scan teleradiology proposition and a competitive threat to PICOXIA's AI positioning.
• SignalPET: AI radiology interpretation service for veterinarians delivering radiograph pre-reads and a SaaS platform. Comparable as a software-first emerging competitor to PICOXIA on veterinary AI radiology workflows.

Broad incumbents

• Fujifilm Healthcare: Major medical imaging manufacturer (X-ray, endoscopy, ultrasound) with growing veterinary footprint and a partner to FAS via DXDIAG/SonoSite. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose products FAS distributes and who could be both a channel partner and a competitor.
• GE HealthCare: Global medical imaging, ultrasound, and AI diagnostics manufacturer covering human and increasingly veterinary use cases. Comparable as a broad incumbent in veterinary CT/ultrasound/X-ray whose AI push overlaps with FAS's PICOXIA differentiation strategy.
• Philips Animal Health: Major OEM whose veterinary imaging systems (Lumify, EPIQ, AFFINITI, CX50, Brilliance CT) FAS distributes. Comparable as both a partner and potential competitor; Philips could move to direct distribution in France.
• Mindray Animal Medical: Global manufacturer of medical imaging (ultrasound, patient monitoring, in-vitro diagnostics) with a dedicated veterinary division. A broad incumbent whose ultrasound and imaging products compete directly with FAS-distributed SonoSite and Philips systems in veterinary clinics.

Direct peers

• Eickemeyer: Veterinary equipment distributor and manufacturer for clinics and hospitals in Europe, covering imaging, surgical, and practice equipment. Comparable as a European multi-category veterinary medical equipment specialist with distribution and service model similar to FAS.
• Sound Technologies (Antech Imaging): Veterinary imaging equipment distributor and service provider (ultrasound, X-ray, imaging IT) across North America, now part of Antech/IDEXX. Directly comparable to FAS as a multi-OEM veterinary imaging distributor serving clinics with hardware, service, and training.
• iM3 Veterinary: Veterinary-specific equipment distributor covering dental, imaging (X-ray, ultrasound), and consumables with strong veterinarian training programs in Australia, Europe, and North America. Directly comparable to FAS for veterinary clinics seeking an integrated equipment + training bundle.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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