A historical archive documenting the invention, evolution, and development of the Mini C-arm.https://minicarmhistory.org/https://minicarmhistory.org/nasa-low-intensity-x-ray-patent-4142101/https://minicarmhistory.org/nasa-low-intensity-x-ray-patent-4142101/A detailed overview of U.S. Patent 4,142,101, NASA's 1979 invention describing a low‑intensity X‑ray and gamma‑ray imaging device that became the basis for the Lixiscope and later portable fluoroscopy systems.Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTNASA LIXI Technology,low radiation fluoroscopy,digital fluoroscopy,c-arm imagingNASA Technology Transferhttps://minicarmhistory.org/nasa-documents-the-birth-of-the-mini-c-arm-industry/https://minicarmhistory.org/nasa-documents-the-birth-of-the-mini-c-arm-industry/NASA documentation detailing how LIXI technology evolved into low‑radiation fluoroscopy systems and helped launch the modern mini C‑arm industry.Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTNASA LIXI Technology,low radiation fluoroscopy,digital fluoroscopy,c-arm imagingNASA Technology Transferhttps://minicarmhistory.org/timeline-mini-c-arm-development/https://minicarmhistory.org/timeline-mini-c-arm-development/A detailed historical timeline documenting the invention, engineering breakthroughs, and major milestones in the development of the Mini C-arm.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLarry Grossman,NASA LIXI Technology,Fluoroscan,Orthoscan,low radiation fluoroscopy,digital fluoroscopy,c-arm imaging,mobile c-armsInvention of the Mini C-Armhttps://minicarmhistory.org/manufacturing-challenges-original-mini-c-arm/https://minicarmhistory.org/manufacturing-challenges-original-mini-c-arm/A historical account detailing the engineering and manufacturing challenges faced during the creation of the first Fluoroscan Mini C-arm.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTFluoroscan,NASA LIXI Technology,Larry Grossman,low radiation fluoroscopy,digital fluoroscopy,c-arm imaging,mobile c-armsCommercialization Challengeshttps://minicarmhistory.org/proving-mini-c-arm-concept-mayo-clinic-challenge/https://minicarmhistory.org/proving-mini-c-arm-concept-mayo-clinic-challenge/An excerpted historical account detailing how the Mayo Clinic validated the Mini C-arm concept, enabling HealthMate, Inc.'s successful IPO.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTFluoroscan,Larry Grossman,low radiation fluoroscopy,digital fluoroscopy,c-arm imaging,mobile c-armsClinical Milestoneshttps://minicarmhistory.org/origin-mini-c-arm-technology/https://minicarmhistory.org/origin-mini-c-arm-technology/A historical white paper detailing the origins of Mini C-arm technology, co-authored in 1982 to introduce the innovation to the investment community.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTNASA LIXI Technology,Larry Grossman,low radiation fluoroscopy,digital fluoroscopy,c-arm imaging,mobile c-armsNASA Technology Transferhttps://minicarmhistory.org/good-times-for-manufacturers-seeking-capital/https://minicarmhistory.org/good-times-for-manufacturers-seeking-capital/Larry Grossman discusses the shift from dot-com hype back to 'real' manufacturing and his 70 rejections before funding Fluoroscan.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTFluoroscan,Larry GrossmanCommercialization Challengeshttps://minicarmhistory.org/hologic-lays-plans-to-acquire-mini-c-arm-maker-fluouroscan/https://minicarmhistory.org/hologic-lays-plans-to-acquire-mini-c-arm-maker-fluouroscan/A historical M&A report detailing Hologic's 1996 plan to acquire Fluoroscan Imaging Systems and global expansion strategy.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTHologic,FluoroscanMini C-Arm Market Growthhttps://minicarmhistory.org/birth-of-orthoscan/https://minicarmhistory.org/birth-of-orthoscan/The story of Orthoscan's founding in 2001 and the development of the first all-digital, high-definition Mini C-arm.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTOrthoscan,Larry Grossman,low radiation fluoroscopy,digital fluoroscopy,c-arm imaging,mobile c-armsMini C-Arm Market Growthhttps://minicarmhistory.org/how-i-built-on-nasas-lixi-technology-to-invent-the-mini-c-arm/https://minicarmhistory.org/how-i-built-on-nasas-lixi-technology-to-invent-the-mini-c-arm/Larry Grossman explains the technical leap from military night-vision and black hole exploration to the revolutionary 99% radiation reduction of the Mini C-arm.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTNASA LIXI Technology,Larry Grossman,low radiation fluoroscopy,digital fluoroscopy,c-arm imaging,mobile c-armsNASA Technology Transferhttps://minicarmhistory.org/ipo-provides-x-ray-equipment-firm-a-clearer-growth-picture/https://minicarmhistory.org/ipo-provides-x-ray-equipment-firm-a-clearer-growth-picture/A historical Crain's Chicago Business report detailing Fluoroscan's 1994 IPO and strategic shift toward medical imaging markets.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTFluoroscan,c-arm imaging,mobile c-armsMini C-Arm Market Growthhttps://minicarmhistory.org/northwestern-university-thanks-fluoroscan/https://minicarmhistory.org/northwestern-university-thanks-fluoroscan/A historical letter from Northwestern University's head team physician describing the critical role of the Fluoroscan Mini C-arm during the 1996 Rose Bowl.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTFluoroscan,c-arm imaging,mobile c-armsClinical Milestoneshttps://minicarmhistory.org/picture-brightens-for-pioneer-in-x-ray-systems-technology/https://minicarmhistory.org/picture-brightens-for-pioneer-in-x-ray-systems-technology/A historical article detailing Fluoroscan's early struggles, bankruptcy reorganization, and emergence as a leader in Mini C-arm imaging.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTFluoroscan,Larry GrossmanMini C-Arm Market Growthhttps://minicarmhistory.org/how-i-invented-the-mini-c-arm/https://minicarmhistory.org/how-i-invented-the-mini-c-arm/The definitive firsthand account by Larry Grossman on adapting NASA's LIXI technology into the first X-ray tube Mini C-arm.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTNASA LIXI Technology,Larry Grossman,low radiation fluoroscopy,digital fluoroscopy,c-arm imaging,mobile c-armsInvention of the Mini C-Armhttps://minicarmhistory.org/when-space-program-is-your-partner/https://minicarmhistory.org/when-space-program-is-your-partner/A 1985 report on how NASA's Technology Transfer program enabled entrepreneurs like Larry Grossman to turn black hole exploration tech into medical innovation.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTNASA LIXI Technology,Larry Grossman,low radiation fluoroscopy,digital fluoroscopy,c-arm imaging,mobile c-armsNASA Technology Transferhttps://minicarmhistory.org/security-traders-handbook-ipo-spotlight/https://minicarmhistory.org/security-traders-handbook-ipo-spotlight/An excerpted article highlighting the diverse medical, industrial, and security applications of the Fluoroscan Mini C-arm.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTFluoroscan,NASA LIXI Technology,c-arm imaging,mobile c-armsMini C-Arm Market Growth