ABOUT US
OUR STORY
The story of Lodox Systems is a story of how the application of innovative thinking and ingenuity can challenge existing paradigms and, ultimately, result in better, more effective healthcare practices. Lodox Systems designed and developed a full body medical X-ray solution that was derived from technology originally created for the security sector, specifically for the detection of stolen diamonds by the mining industry in South Africa.
This need created the ideal background for the team of engineers who took on the challenge to design an X-ray scanner with an ultra-low dose to be used for the frequent and rapid scanning of humans.It was realized that this South African technology had the potential to cause a revolution in the medical X-ray industry and, soon after the security breakthrough, further innovations adapted the system for medical purposes.
As a result of its unique set of characteristics, the Lodox solution is incredibly well-suited for operation in trauma hospitals and forensic pathology facilities. At the time, and even now, there is no known alternative solution that matches the Lodox scanner in the medical X-ray sphere globally.
Today many of the original team of engineers are still at Lodox – testament to the ongoing commitment and enthusiasm to provide and maintain a superior medical and forensic pathology solution.
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) of South Africa is the major shareholder of Lodox Systems and continues to support and fund ongoing research, development and product improvements.
- 1992
In the early 1990’s De Beers needed a scanner for detection of stolen diamonds
In the early 1990’s De Beers needed a scanner for detection of stolen diamonds
August 8, 1992 - 1996
Idea to use scanners in the medical field
Idea to use scanners in the medical field
August 11, 1996 - 1999
First prototype at Groote Schuur Hospital
First prototype at Groote Schuur Hospital
August 11, 1999 - 2003
Statscan: First international Installation – Maryland Shock Trauma Centre, Baltimore
Statscan: First international Installation – Maryland Shock Trauma Centre, Baltimore
August 11, 2003 - 2005
Disa SA Design Excellence Award
Disa SA Design Excellence Award
August 8, 2005 - 2006
Europe: Inselspital Bern UAE: Rashid Hospital
Europe: Inselspital Bern UAE: Rashid Hospital
August 8, 2006 - 2007
First Forensic Installations in SA: Tygerberg Morgue, Salt River Morgue
First Forensic Installations in SA: Tygerberg Morgue, Salt River Morgue
August 8, 2007 - 2008
IDC SA becomes major shareholder. First Forensic Installation in NA: Midwest Forensics resource Center, Minnesota
IDC SA becomes major shareholder. First Forensic Installation in NA: Midwest Forensics resource Center, Minnesota
August 8, 2008 - 2010
Frost & Sullivan 2010 Best Practices Award – South African Medical Imaging: Product Quality Leadership Award
Frost & Sullivan 2010 Best Practices Award – South African Medical Imaging: Product Quality Leadership Award
August 9, 2010 - 2012
Launch of Xmplar-dr
Launch of Xmplar-dr
August 8, 2012 - 2013
Accenture Innovation Index Award: Best Concept Lodox features on ‘Grey’s Anatomy
Accenture Innovation Index Award: Best Concept Lodox features on ‘Grey’s Anatomy
August 8, 2013 - 2014
Gauteng 12 system rollout
Gauteng 12 system rollout
August 8, 2014 - 2016
Installation at Singapore Forensic Mortuary
Installation at Singapore Forensic Mortuary
August 8, 2016 - 2017
Launch of eXero-dr
Launch of eXero-dr
August 8, 2017 - 2018
#100 machine and first eXero-dr installation at West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center
#100 machine and first eXero-dr installation at West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center
August 8, 2018
- 1992
In the early 1990’s De Beers needed a scanner for detection of stolen diamonds
In the early 1990’s De Beers needed a scanner for detection of stolen diamonds
August 8, 1992 - 1996
Idea to use scanners in the medical field
Idea to use scanners in the medical field
August 11, 1996 - 1999
First prototype at Groote Schuur Hospital
First prototype at Groote Schuur Hospital
August 11, 1999 - 2003
Statscan: First international Installation – Maryland Shock Trauma Centre, Baltimore
Statscan: First international Installation – Maryland Shock Trauma Centre, Baltimore
August 11, 2003 - 2005
Disa SA Design Excellence Award
Disa SA Design Excellence Award
August 8, 2005 - 2006
Europe: Inselspital Bern UAE: Rashid Hospital
Europe: Inselspital Bern UAE: Rashid Hospital
August 8, 2006 - 2007
First Forensic Installations in SA: Tygerberg Morgue, Salt River Morgue
First Forensic Installations in SA: Tygerberg Morgue, Salt River Morgue
August 8, 2007 - 2008
IDC SA becomes major shareholder. First Forensic Installation in NA: Midwest Forensics resource Center, Minnesota
IDC SA becomes major shareholder. First Forensic Installation in NA: Midwest Forensics resource Center, Minnesota
August 8, 2008 - 2010
Frost & Sullivan 2010 Best Practices Award – South African Medical Imaging: Product Quality Leadership Award
Frost & Sullivan 2010 Best Practices Award – South African Medical Imaging: Product Quality Leadership Award
August 9, 2010 - 2012
Launch of Xmplar-dr
Launch of Xmplar-dr
August 8, 2012 - 2013
Accenture Innovation Index Award: Best Concept Lodox features on ‘Grey’s Anatomy
Accenture Innovation Index Award: Best Concept Lodox features on ‘Grey’s Anatomy
August 8, 2013 - 2014
Gauteng 12 system rollout
Gauteng 12 system rollout
August 8, 2014 - 2016
Installation at Singapore Forensic Mortuary
Installation at Singapore Forensic Mortuary
August 8, 2016 - 2017
Launch of eXero-dr
Launch of eXero-dr
August 8, 2017 - 2018
#100 machine and first eXero-dr installation at West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center
#100 machine and first eXero-dr installation at West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center
August 8, 2018
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