CREATIS & OpenSonics: Pioneering 1024-Channel 3D Ultrasound Imaging

In collaboration with the CREATIS laboratory in Lyon, OpenSonics has developed a world-first: a 1024-channel ultrasound system capable of real-time 3D imaging. Named Discovery, this prototype addresses a major limitation in clinical ultrasound, where 2D imaging and 256-channel systems dominate.

Physiological phenomena occur in three dimensions, and current systems often miss out-of-plane motion and complex vascular dynamics. Discovery enables full control of 1024 transducer elements simultaneously, unlocking ultra-fast volumetric imaging with unprecedented resolution.

This breakthrough allows researchers to move beyond sparse arrays and simplified multiplexing, offering a fully populated probe experience. The system is now being used in advanced vascular studies and is a cornerstone of next-generation ultrasound research.