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Successfully entering international markets, the company's CEO, Dr. Vykintas Samaitis, highlights that this achievement is the result of consistent effort and the adoption of new digitization solutions supported by the European Digital Innovation Hub EDIH4LT and the Innovation Agency Lithuania.","https://www.inovacijuagentura.lt/en/naujiena/ultrasound-technology-puts-lithuania-on-the-global-map-we-started-with-the-idea-of-applying-it-to-industry/","Inovacijų agentūra","https://www.facebook.com/inovacijuagentura",[30],{"width":31,"height":32,"url":7,"type":33},"800","534","image/jpeg","summary_large_image",{"@context":36,"@graph":37},"https://schema.org",[38,53,55,66,70],{"@type":39,"@id":26,"url":26,"name":16,"isPartOf":40,"primaryImageOfPage":42,"image":44,"thumbnailUrl":7,"datePublished":45,"breadcrumb":46,"inLanguage":48,"potentialAction":49},"WebPage",{"@id":41},"https://www.inovacijuagentura.lt/en/#website",{"@id":43},"https://www.inovacijuagentura.lt/en/naujiena/ultrasound-technology-puts-lithuania-on-the-global-map-we-started-with-the-idea-of-applying-it-to-industry/#primaryimage",{"@id":43},"2025-01-28T05:15:00+00:00",{"@id":47},"https://www.inovacijuagentura.lt/en/naujiena/ultrasound-technology-puts-lithuania-on-the-global-map-we-started-with-the-idea-of-applying-it-to-industry/#breadcrumb","en-US",[50],{"@type":51,"target":52},"ReadAction",[26],{"@type":54,"inLanguage":48,"@id":43,"url":7,"contentUrl":7,"width":31,"height":32,"caption":12},"ImageObject",{"@type":56,"@id":47,"itemListElement":57},"BreadcrumbList",[58,63],{"@type":59,"position":60,"name":61,"item":62},"ListItem","1","Home","https://www.inovacijuagentura.lt/en/",{"@type":59,"position":64,"name":65},"2","Ultrasound Technology Puts Lithuania on the Global Map: “We Started with the Idea of Applying It to Industry”",{"@type":67,"@id":41,"url":62,"name":27,"description":13,"publisher":68,"inLanguage":48},"WebSite",{"@id":69},"https://www.inovacijuagentura.lt/en/#organization",{"@type":71,"@id":69,"name":27,"url":62,"logo":72,"image":77,"sameAs":78},"Organization",{"@type":54,"inLanguage":48,"@id":73,"url":74,"contentUrl":74,"width":75,"height":76,"caption":27},"https://www.inovacijuagentura.lt/en/#/schema/logo/image/","https://web-prod.inovacijuagentura.lt/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ia-logo-main.svg","1886","786",{"@id":73},[28],[80,83,86],{"url":81,"text":61,"id":82},"/en/",7576,{"url":84,"text":85},"/en/news/","News",{"url":87,"text":65,"id":14},"/en/naujiena/ultrasound-technology-puts-lithuania-on-the-global-map-we-started-with-the-idea-of-applying-it-to-industry/",[89],{"url":26,"code":90,"locale":90,"default":8},"en","2025-01-28","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Lithuanian Technology Gains International Recognition\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Modern ultrasound technology producer \u003Cem>Ulsontech\u003C/em> has made significant progress in entering global markets with the help of consultations from the \u003Cem>EDIH4LT\u003C/em> digitization center. Since 2019, the niche yet globally recognized company has been developing ultrasound solutions for monitoring production processes, measuring liquid levels, and detecting material defects. These technologies, developed in Lithuania, not only address industrial challenges but also open up new possibilities in the energy, chemical, medical, and construction sectors.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"We started with the idea of how ultrasound could meet the needs of industry and step by step developed a fully certified product that, with the support of the digitization center, is now successfully entering international markets," says Dr. Samaitis. Today, the Lithuanian-made product is CE-certified, enabling its sale across the European Union. \u003Cem>Ulsontech\u003C/em> solutions have garnered interest from railway, manufacturing, and oil companies operating in Europe and Asia.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Dr. Samaitis first envisioned the use of ultrasound for non-invasive measurements during his doctoral studies at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU). Later, while working at the Ultrasound Research Institute, he and his colleagues explored various measurement solutions. The \u003Cem>Ulsontech\u003C/em> device originated from the creation of an ammonia liquid level meter for a chemical industry company. This unique Lithuanian invention can measure liquid levels in any container without opening it.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"These niche solutions are driven by the opportunity to create something that doesn’t yet exist, the needs of our clients and customers, and scientific curiosity. When working with technology, we often strive to uncover both the commercial and scientific potential of an idea," explains Dr. Samaitis. The \u003Cem>Ulsontech\u003C/em> project started in 2019–2020, with commercialization taking nearly five years. Today, the innovation is being applied to solve challenges in safety, ecology, and energy efficiency across industries that require remote monitoring, including medicine, construction, manufacturing, and nuclear energy. To date, 10 \u003Cem>Ulsontech\u003C/em> solutions have been implemented globally.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Refining the Product with Expert Support\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>According to Dr. Samaitis, \u003Cem>Ulsontech’s\u003C/em> advanced technology is compact—about the size of a shoebox—making it easy to integrate into control centers of industrial companies. However, there's always room for improvement. The digitization center played a crucial role in enabling the company to develop an enhanced version of the product. With the help of external consultants, the product reached the highest Technology Readiness Level (TRL 9). It is now commercialized and successfully implemented in industrial applications.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"The digitization center helped us address specific challenges during the application phase. We received consultations from highly specialized experts, allowing us to refine the product technologically, programmatically, and functionally," says Dr. Samaitis. The newer version of the product is more accurate, compact, and easier to adapt. In total, around €100,000 has been invested in the development and commercialization of this innovation.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>While the company primarily focuses on the European and Asian markets, Dr. Samaitis notes that the market for ultrasound solutions in industry, though important, is very niche. Finding clients in foreign markets is not easy. The support from the \u003Cem>EDIH4LT\u003C/em> center, especially in connecting with other centers in the European network and decision-makers, was invaluable in expanding internationally.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Digital Innovation Centers Open to Companies from Various Fields\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>According to Teresa Škutaitė, Head of GreenTech Hub at Innovation Agency Lithuania, these centers operate as consortia that include both business and academic institutions. As a result, experts can offer a wide variety of solutions tailored to the specific needs of each organization or company.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>"Any company facing challenges in selecting or applying new digital solutions can seek free consultations at digitization centers. This is a great opportunity for businesses to take bold steps forward with professional assistance. 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