Mammography Innovation

GE's Long Tradition of Mammography Innovation

Mammography and women's health has been a primary focus at GE Healthcare for more than 40 years. Our commitment to the early detection of breast cancer is demonstrated with a series of technology "firsts":

History of the Mammography

1965

Molybdenum anode/filter tub developed for breast imaging


1966

Senographe is industry's first dedicated mammography unit


1973

Senographe 500T introduces:

  • Molybdenum tube with rotating anode
  • AEC
  • Modern Compression


1981

Senix 500 introduces

  • 0.1 focal spot for magnified views
  • Motorized compression
  • Compression paddles


1987

3D localizer for stereotaxy


1991

Senographe DMR introduces

  • AOP
  • Dual Rh track tube for optimized penetration and dose


1993

Small field of view CCD for stereotaxy


1996

Large field of view CCD for digital spot and stereotaxy


1999

GE invents digital mammography


2000

Full-field digital mammography (FFDM)


2002

Mammo CAD with R2 technology


2002

TACT 3D - 3D mammography