Ion Beam Applications S.A.

Business Description

Founded in Belgium in 1986, Ion Beam Applications SA develops and sells advanced technologies for treating cancer, diagnosing serious diseases, and supporting industrial uses across markets including the United States, China, Germany, and India. The company is best known for its proton therapy systems, which use precise radiation to target tumors, as well as its dosimetry tools that help ensure radiation treatments are delivered safely and accurately. It also produces cyclotrons, radioisotopes, and related equipment used in nuclear medicine, and holds a research partnership with a Belgian nuclear institute to develop a promising cancer-fighting radioactive substance called Actinium-225. Headquartered in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, the company generates revenue through equipment sales, installation services, ongoing maintenance, and licensing its intellectual property.