The history of CellaVision

In 1994, CellaVision was founded in Lund, Sweden with a vision to elevate healthcare through the evolution of microscopy. The journey from a small startup to a global leader in digital microscopy is marked by continuous innovation, strategic expansion, and a commitment to improving diagnostic accuracy and efficiency in clinical laboratories.

A selection of CellaVision hardware products

First successful devices

From the early 2000s onward, CellaVision has produced several innovative devices and software to help laboratories improve the efficiency and quality of their work.

In 2008, CellaVision launches the Body Fluid Application.
In 2010, CellaVision launches the DM1200.
In 2013, the CellaVision Proficiency Software and the Sysmex DI-60 are launched.
In 2014, CellaVision launches the DM9600 and the CellaVision Advanced RBC software.

Expansion into new areas

In 2015, CellaVision Academy, an online training resource, is introduced.

In 2018, CellaVision was listed on the NASDAQ Stockholm, Mid Cap.

In 2019, CellaVision acquires RAL Diagnostics, providing the company with the ability to further improve the quality of sample preparation. RAL supplies innovative products and solutions for standardized laboratory diagnostics and improved performance for cellular image processing.

The early years of RAL Diagnostics

1916	In 1916, RAL Diagnostics was founded by two collaborators of Louis Pasteur: Pr. Roux & Legroux and M. Agulhon, Director of Kuhlman industries.
1960	In 1960, RAL joins Rhône-Poulenc. Following a number of mergers in the chemistry field, RAL Diagnostics joins the health-care division of Rhône-Poulenc group (Aventis).
1996	RAL Diagnostics becomes independent and transfers its production facilities to Martillac, France.

Launch of the DC-1

In 2019, CellaVision launches the DC-1, a smaller analyzer that has been custom-designed to enable low-volume hematology labs to implement CellaVisions digital methodology for performing blood cell differential.

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