Varex Imaging New Facility to Boost Domestic X-Ray & CT Imaging Component Production
Varex Imaging opens advanced manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh for X-ray detectors & medical-grade glass tubes, reducing import dependence.
Varex Imaging Strengthens India’s MedTech Ecosystem
Visakhapatnam : Varex Imaging Manufacturing India, a subsidiary of the US-based Varex Imaging Corporation, has inaugurated its second state-of-the-art manufacturing plant at the Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ). The expansion reinforces India’s push for self-reliance in medical imaging technology under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Key Attendees at Inauguration:
- Dr. Jitendra Sharma (MD & Founder-CEO, AMTZ)
- Andrew Hartman (Global Senior VP – Detectors, Varex Imaging)
- Vivek Phalle (Senior MD & Country Head, Varex India)
What Will the New Plant Manufacture?
1. India’s First Cesium Iodide (CsI) Coating Facility
- Enhances digital X-ray image quality
- Reduces patient radiation exposure
2. Medical-Grade Glass Tube Production
- Critical for X-ray & CT imaging systems
- Completes the imaging hardware supply chain in India
3. Expands Flat Panel Detector (FPD) Capacity
- Used in radiography, fluoroscopy & interventional imaging
- Reduces reliance on imported diagnostic components
Why This Expansion Matters for India?
✅ Strengthens Atmanirbhar Bharat in Healthcare
- Local production of high-end imaging components
- Cuts import dependency in diagnostic equipment
✅ Positions India as Global MedTech Exporter
- Supplies emerging markets with cost-effective imaging tech
- Supports Indian OEMs & diagnostic startups
✅ Boosts AMTZ’s Leadership in MedTech Innovation
- Reinforces Visakhapatnam as India’s MedTech hub
- Attracts more global healthcare manufacturers
Statements from Leadership
Dr. Jitendra Sharma, AMTZ:
“This facility marks a milestone in India’s MedTech journey. With Varex’s expansion, we move closer to realizing a self-sufficient healthcare manufacturing ecosystem.”
Andrew Hartman, Varex Imaging:
“India is a strategic market. This plant will serve both domestic and global demand, aligning with our vision of accessible, high-quality imaging solutions.”
About AMTZ & Varex Imaging
- AMTZ (Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone): India’s first dedicated MedTech manufacturing park in Visakhapatnam.
- Varex Imaging: A global leader in X-ray imaging components, supplying major healthcare OEMs.
Conclusion:
Varex’s second AMTZ plant is a game-changer for India’s MedTech sector, enabling end-to-end imaging hardware production. By localizing critical X-ray & CT components, India reduces import reliance while emerging as a global MedTech supplier.
