Samsung Acquires NeuroLogica

Samsung Electronics America has acquired NeuroLogica, a Computed Tomography (CT) company based in Danvers, Mass. Since 2004, NeuroLogica has developed portable CT scanners such as BodyTom and CereTom. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. With this acquisition, Samsung Electronics expands its presence in medical imaging, and reaffirms its commitment of pursuing growth in the health care field, the company said in its press release.

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