Precision imaging with advanced CMUT technology.
Butterfly was the first to create a commercially available, FDA-cleared ultrasound device using completely re-engineered technology—semiconductor MEMS—to acquire images at a frequency range of 1-12MHz with a single handheld device.
Traditional ultrasound devices use piezoelectric crystals aligned in specific configurations to achieve desired depths and arrays. However, with our Ultrasound-on-Chip™ technology, we integrated thousands of transducer elements directly onto the circuits that control them at the wafer level. This innovation allows us to pack massive processing power into a chip the size of a postage stamp, eliminating the need for piezoelectric crystals—a groundbreaking shift in the industry.
Our capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducer (CMUT) technology delivers imaging capabilities equivalent to those of expensive cart-based systems, all within a single, whole-body handheld probe. We’ve redefined what’s possible in imaging with over 600 patents, and the industry has taken note.
Progression from analog to digital delivers exciting capabilities.
Butterfly ultrasound devices are powered by over 9,000 silicate elements that vibrate to generate and receive sound waves, engineered to provide a wider bandwidth than traditional ultrasound systems.
This novel design enables the combination of phased, curved, and linear arrays within a single probe without compromising image quality, while incorporating advanced imaging capabilities typically found in high-end cart-based systems.
Traditional ultrasound is limited by the laws of physics.
Our 9,000 element 2D matrix array has allowed for transformative advances in image resolution, compactness, and probe flexibility, all in a handheld device that is affordable, but it also allows for a multitude of capabilities.
Semiconductor technology offers attractive capabilities.
By leveraging semiconductor MEMs, Butterfly is unlocking countless possibilities for the future of handheld ultrasound.
Single-probe, whole-body
Linear, Phased, & Curved
1-12MHz frequency range
B-Mode, M-Mode, Coherence
Color, Power, & Pulsed Doppler
Compact and Power Efficient
Highly durable and resilient
3D imaging & beam steering
1 trillion operations/second
A streamlined software solution for efficient workflows and billing.
We designed our cloud-based platform as a centralized hub for managing, analyzing, and securely storing ultrasound images.
Compass provides intuitive tools designed for efficient image review and seamless collaboration. With built-in HIPAA-compliant security and robust data encryption, it ensures safe and reliable storage of sensitive information. Compass enables flexible, cross-device access and integrates seamlessly with EMR and PACS systems, making patient data accurate, organized, and easily accessible whenever and wherever it’s needed.
Training AI models with a massive image repository.
Butterfly has one of the world’s most advanced AI infrastructures in ultrasound, supported by one of the largest clinical image repositories, with over a billion medical frames and over three million annotated images stored in the Butterfly cloud – ready for training powerful AI models.
AI-powered training for ultrasound learners.
ScanLab™ exemplifies Butterfly’s innovative approach, leveraging our advanced infrastructure to deliver an AI-powered educational app. Built specifically for learners, it helps users develop and strengthen their POCUS skills by easily and accurately identifying anatomy with real-time feedback.
Butterfly delivers eco-friendly ultrasound.
Powering a greener approach to imaging.
Butterfly’s CMUT technology represents a breakthrough: an environmentally safe alternative to PZT-crystal transducers, delivering imaging quality comparable to traditional devices at a fraction of the cost². This innovation empowers clinicians with a single, affordable probe that provides unparalleled imaging while advancing the global standard for sustainable, accessible medical technology.
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- Gibbons, R. C, Jaeger, D. J, Berger, M., Magee, M., Shaffer, C., & Costantino, T. G. (2024). Diagnostic Accuracy of a Handheld Ultrasound vs a Cart-based Model: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health, 25(2).