Hamamatsu and AIxMed announce collaboration to evaluate ScanPilot integration in cytology research workflows. Sep 03, 2026, 09:45 ET The collaboration will allow interoperability between ScanPilot(TM) and NanoZoomer(R) scanners for technical image-quality assessment and autonomous rescanning in cytology. BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Hamamatsu Corporation and AIxMed, a developer of software for digital cytology workflows, today announced a technical collaboration to evaluate the integration of AIxMed's ScanPilot(TM) with selected Hamamatsu NanoZoomer(R) whole-slide scanner configurations for research and development workflows. ScanPilot analyzes digitized cytology slide images for predefined technical image-quality characteristics, identifies regions that may benefit from improved focus, and can propose focal points and rescan parameters for compatible configurations. ScanPilot(TM) is designed to support technical image-quality assessment and scan workflow optimization for digitized cytology slides. The software identifies blurry or out-of-focus regions and proposes focal points and scanning parameters for automatic rescanning. "We are pleased to partner with AIxMed and add their expertise in cytology AI and workflow automation to our growing portfolio of digital solutions," said Robert Moody, Strategic Manager of Digital Pathology at Hamamatsu. "This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to integrating valuable capabilities that address the specific needs of our diverse customer base. Together, we will bring a differentiated urine cytology research workflow focused on improved image-quality and scan workflow automation." "Cytology scanning still requires substantial manual quality checks, focus-point placement, and rescanning in many laboratories," said Samuel Chen, CEO of AIxMed. "ScanPilot(TM) is designed to support automation of those repetitive technical steps. Our current evaluations are focused on characterizing workflow performance across defined slide types and supported scanner configurations. We are excited to work with Hamamatsu to bring this capability to cytology digitization workflows." ScanPilot(TM) is available for select NanoZoomer scanner configurations. Availability and permitted uses vary by jurisdiction and scanner configuration. To learn more, please visit www.aixmed.com. NanoZoomer is a registered trademark of Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. About AIxMed Inc. Founded in 2018, AIxMed develops software-based solutions for digital cytology spanning image acquisition, workflow automation, and AI-assisted analysis. ScanPilot is designed to support image-quality assessment and scan profile optimization for cytology workflows. AIxMed also develops application-specific cytology AI, including AIxURO(TM), an AI-assisted urinary cytology application. In the United States, AIxURO is for Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Learn more at www.aixmed.com. About Hamamatsu Corporation Hamamatsu Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. in Japan. Hamamatsu is a global leader in the design and manufacture of photonics devices, including advanced imaging detectors. Our optical sensors, light sources, cameras, imaging systems, and measurement and analysis systems deliver critical photonics components for a broad range of demanding applications and markets. For more than two decades, our NanoZoomer series of digital scanners has been a pioneering solution in whole slide imaging scanner technology for pathology research. For more information, visit www.nanozoomer.com. SOURCE AIxMed, Inc.

Japanese industry-academia collaboration supporting the ATLAS detector receives international recognition. Hamamatsu Photonics Honored with the ATLAS-CMS Industrial Award Release date 2026/07/17 KEK acts as the principal institution for the Japanese group in the ATLAS experiment, one of the four major experiments at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN. While advancing research within the ATLAS experiment, KEK has also partnered with Japanese companies to lead the R&D of next generation detectors for the High-Luminosity LHC (HL-LHC) project. In recognition of these efforts, Hamamatsu Photonics - a long-time partner of KEK - has been presented with the ATLAS-CMS Industrial Award. This prestigious honor highlights the company's outstanding contribution to the development and manufacturing high-performance silicon sensor technologies. KEK has played an important role in the ATLAS experiment through the development and construction of key detector subsystems, including the inner tracking detector, the superconducting solenoid magnet, the muon trigger detector, and its readout electronics. Currently, in collaboration with universities and institutes across Japan, KEK is leading the construction of next-generation detectors designed to meet the unprecedented performance requirements of the HL-LHC. The HL-LHC will push the frontiers of physics by producing an average of 140 proton-proton collisions every 25 nanoseconds. To achieve the precision "vision" (resolving power) needed to study rare processes and the detailed properties of the Higgs boson, the detector must resolve and precisely measure the massive influx of charged particles. Crucial to this is the semiconductor pixel sensor located nearest to the collision point; these sensors require a 50-micrometer pitch and must remain resilient even under extremely harsh radiation environment. Furthermore, the "bump-bonding" process used to connect these sensors to readout ASICs leaves virtually no room for misalignment, as its quality directly dictates the overall performance and reliability of the detector. Meanwhile, covering the vast tracking area further from the collision point requires large-scale silicon strip sensors that must be produced in high volume with consistent quality. These advanced technologies are vital not only for ATLAS but also for the CMS experiment. KEK has collaborated with Hamamatsu Photonics for many years to develop these cutting-edge detector technologies, with the company's high-quality silicon sensors serving as a fundamental pillar of the project. The success of this partnership is evident in the scale of production: while the current ATLAS tracking detector utilizes more than 60 square meters of silicon sensors, the HL-LHC upgrade will require nearly 180 square meters. Most of these sensors are manufactured by Hamamatsu Photonics. The collaboration is also driving the development of future detector technologies, such as the Low Gain Avalanche Detector (LGAD). This technology can measure the timing of a particle's passage with extreme precision - down to few tens of picoseconds. Such ambitious R&D is essential for the evolution of particle physics, and through these ongoing challenges, the technologies that push the frontiers of human knowledge are being refined. These achievements further demonstrate the excellence of Japanese technology to the world. This award stands as a testament to the fact that the advanced detector development and manufacturing driven by KEK, universities, and Japanese industry are recognized internationally as a vital technological foundation. The collaborative framework established through years of R&D - characterized by sophisticated technology, quality control, and large-scale production - serves as a model of future large-scale international scientific projects. Moving forward, KEK will continue to promote the research and development of cutting-edge technologies that support accelerator science and particle physics through continued partnership with industry.