U-Systems was founded in 1997 by Bob Wang, who also founded R2 Technology, Inc. and Rare Earth Medical. R2 was a groundbreaking company in the field of Computer Aided Detection (CAD). Rare Earth Medical developed a breakthrough in x-ray technology, making screening mammography possible by significantly reducing the x-ray radiation dosage required. The somo•v^® ABUS is the result of 10 years of research and development. On November 9th, 2012, GE Healthcare announced the acquisition of U-Systems, Inc. uniquely positioning GE to offer healthcare providers and their patients the most comprehensive portfolio of breast care innovations on the market.