IVAC vs EDAP Comparison

Intevac Inc designs and develops high-productivity, thin-film processing systems. The company's production platforms are designed for high-volume manufacturing of substrates with precise thin-film properties, such as the hard disk drive, and display cover panel. The Thin Film Equipment segment also previously designed, developed, and marketed manufacturing equipment for the photovoltaic solar cell and semiconductor packaging industries. Geographically, the majority of its revenue is generated from Asia and the rest from the United States and Europe.

Edap TMS SA is a holding company operating in three divisions namely, HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound), ESWL (Extracorporeal ShockWave Lithotripsy), and Distribution. The HIFU division develops, manufactures, and markets devices for the invasive destruction of certain types of tumors using HIFU technology. It markets three HIFU devices: the Ablatherm, Ablatherm Fusion, and the Focal One. The ESWL division is engaged in the manufacturing, marketing, and servicing of its installed base of Sonolith range of lithotripters. The Distribution division markets products that are complementary to its global activity such as lasers, micro-ultrasound systems, and other medical products from third parties. Its geographical segments are Asia, France, United States, and Others.