Dear AuntMinnie Member,
The burgeoning market for computed radiography equipment is one of the most remarkable success stories in medical imaging in recent years. Once thought to be under threat by the rise of digital radiography, CR has carved out a healthy niche for itself as a versatile, affordable alternative for hospitals moving into digital image management.
A profile of the computed radiography market is the subject of our latest Technology Review article, appearing in our X-Ray Digital Community. In the story, contributing writer Kate Madden Yee discusses the factors that have contributed to CR's surprising resilience.
For one, many hospitals are finding CR's low capital acquisition cost to be an attractive alternative to pricey DR units. CR requires little technologist retraining as its workflow is roughly similar to the handling of analog screen-film cassettes. CR has also witnessed a proliferation of new technologies, such as desktop readers, that have increased its versatility.
Read all about the CR resurgence in our X-Ray Digital Community, at x-ray.auntminnie.com.
While we're on the subject of technology news, the medical imaging market has seen a flurry of acquisition activity this week, with several vendors announcing deals. Software developer Cedara Software has made a bid for PACS firm eMed Technologies, while in another acquisition, medical display firm Barco has bought 3D software developer Voxar. For the inside scoop, click on the headlines at right.
