Butterfly Network announced the launch of a Beam Steering API that exposes its proprietary 3‑dimensional imaging engine to external developers. The API provides access to the digitally steered beam‑tilt technology that powers the company’s iQ Slice and iQ Fan modes, allowing third‑party applications to build advanced AI‑guided image acquisition tools on the same semiconductor‑based Ultrasound‑on‑Chip platform.
The new API will be integrated into Butterfly’s Butterfly Garden marketplace and its Ultrasound‑on‑Chip co‑development programs. By making the core imaging engine available through a standard interface, Butterfly aims to accelerate the creation of AI applications that can run on its handheld devices, while also opening a recurring software revenue stream that complements its hardware sales.
Butterfly’s move comes after a period of strong financial performance. Q4 2024 revenue reached $22.35 million, up 35 % year‑over‑year, and the company reported a reduced net loss compared with the prior year. In Q3 2025, Butterfly beat earnings expectations, driven by disciplined cost control and a favorable product mix that favored higher‑margin software contracts. The API launch is positioned as the next step in a broader strategy to shift from a device manufacturer to a semiconductor‑chip licensor and AI marketplace operator.
The API gives Butterfly a competitive edge against established portable ultrasound vendors such as GE Healthcare, Philips, Mindray, and Clarius. By allowing external developers to build AI tools directly on its imaging engine, Butterfly can differentiate its product line, attract a broader developer ecosystem, and potentially capture market share in segments where competitors rely on mechanical beam steering or less flexible software stacks.
Steve Cashman, Butterfly’s Chief Business Officer, said the API “is the first time we’re giving developers direct access to our digital beam steering technology, which will accelerate the development of AI tools that simplify image acquisition.” The company’s leadership views the API as a catalyst for long‑term growth, expecting that a vibrant developer community will drive new revenue streams and deepen customer stickiness.
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