Canon Recognized at Global iF Design Awards for 32nd Consecutive Year

Aquilion Rise CT scanner wins top iF Gold Award

Mar. 17, 2026 at 2:07pm

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Canon Inc., the parent company of Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, recently announced that eight Canon product designs were recognized by iF International Forum Design GmbH at the iF Design Award 2026. This year marks the 32nd consecutive year in which Canon has won iF Design Awards. Canon Medical Systems Corporation's Aquilion Rise CT scanner was selected for an iF Gold Award, the highest distinction.

Why it matters

Canon's consistent recognition at the prestigious iF Design Awards underscores the company's commitment to innovation and design excellence in its consumer, business, and industrial imaging solutions. The Aquilion Rise CT scanner's top iF Gold Award further cements Canon Medical Systems' reputation for producing cutting-edge medical imaging technology.

The details

The iF Design Award is one of the most important design prizes in the world. Canon has now been recognized at the iF Design Awards for 32 consecutive years, a remarkable achievement that demonstrates the company's ongoing focus on design as a key driver of its product development. The Aquilion Rise CT scanner, produced by Canon Medical Systems, was selected for the top iF Gold Award, the highest honor given by the competition.

  • Canon Inc. announced the iF Design Award 2026 winners on March 17, 2026.

The players

Canon Inc.

The parent company of Canon U.S.A., Inc. and a leader in digital imaging solutions.

Canon U.S.A., Inc.

A leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean markets.

Canon Medical Systems Corporation

A subsidiary of Canon Inc. that produces the award-winning Aquilion Rise CT scanner.

iF International Forum Design GmbH

The organization that hosts the prestigious iF Design Award competition.

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The takeaway

Canon's continued recognition at the iF Design Awards demonstrates the company's unwavering commitment to design excellence and innovation across its diverse portfolio of consumer, business, and medical imaging products. The Aquilion Rise CT scanner's top iF Gold Award further solidifies Canon Medical Systems' reputation as a leader in cutting-edge medical imaging technology.