tpm – taberna pro medicum - is manufacturing the worldwide best-in-class high frequency and high-resolution ultrasound imaging system for the skin. Everything from one hand: Development, manufacturing, maintenance, repair, sales and service.
tpm was founded in 1978 by Sven Scharenberg’s - the actual CEO - father. Right from the start tpm has been an advanced, highly sophisticated technically oriented company.
In 1998 we established the quality management system ISO 9001 for the entire company. In 2006 the quality management system has been converted to the new standard for medical devices, today DIN EN ISO 13485:2012.
High Frequency and High-Resolution Ultrasound of the Skin
The DUB SkinScanner systems are high frequency and high resolution diagnostic ultrasound systems for use in dermatology, cosmetics field and pharmaceutical and clinical research. Different models, versions, frequency ranges, and options are available for all requirements. Today the 22 MHz diagnostic ultrasound is a widespread method for non-invasive skin analysis.
How it began
After 10 years of broad experience in medical ultrasonography, including an intensive research and development program, tpm was proud to introduce the first commercially available A/B digital ultrasound system - our DUB 20 in 1986 designed especifically for dermatology and cosmetic use with 20 MHz.
The finest resolution and superior quality of signal processing and image analysis are pre-eminent for the DUB® systems. The DUB provides continuous and rapid high resolution ultrasonography to exacting scientists. The already large range of functions has been stretched out in the Windows version since 2001. With the easy-to-handle window technology the DUB for Windows is easy to operate.
Today
Our product portfolio offers frequencies from 18 MHz to 100 MHz mostly covered by portable DUB USB devices. This broad range of devices provides a resolution (axial) from 88 µm to 16 µm.
The easy-to-operate DUB for Windows software works with all Microsoft operating systems from Windows XP to Windows 7 with 32 and 64 Bit.
2004 the first DUB as a USB version was introduced: the DUB®-USB. From now on it is possible to attach a high frequency high resolution ultrasound imaging system to an existing PC, controlled by the DUB®for Windows software.
In 2007 the DUB-USB75 has come into our product line, which extends the USB systems to a frequency range from 18 MHz to 75 MHz. In the same year, the very high-frequency system with 100 MHz was introduced.
Another improvement came in 2014. With the optional Vacu Elasto Pump for the USB systems, it is also possible to measure the skin elasticity with high frequency ultrasound.