In February, Chinese ultrasound vendor Mindray, entered into a new product segment with the release of its first handheld ultrasound system. The TE Air is a wireless device that, according to the company, will deliver high quality point of care ultrasound imaging for clinicians.

The device will compete with comparable offerings from both established international vendors such as GE HealthCare and Philips, as well as those from younger contenders such as Butterfly Network and Clarius. It also integrates with other products in the company’s range, such as the TEX20, as well as hospital information systems, but will this be enough to set it apart?