Agfa plans acquisition of Sterling but passes on DirectRay, Helios units
Deal would create a film powerhouse to rival Eastman KodakBigger is better. That was undoubtedly the mantra of many film and PACS vendors in 1998 and continuing into More »
PACS exhibits were among the most heavily attended at the 1998 meeting, as digital image and information management technology again generated much interest among attendees. Vendors at the RSNA show tended to highlight the work-flow capabilities of their More »
Despite continued disappointment at the Food and Drug Administration’s reluctance to clear full-field digital mammography systems, vendors at the RSNA conference were optimistic about the development of digital and other emerging technologies. In More »
The arrival of new digital x-ray technology was evident at the December RSNA meeting as many vendors displayed digital radiography systems as commercial products for the first time. Established multimodality vendors showcased digital detectors as part of More »
PACS takes forefront at RSNA show as interest surges in digital imaging
Large-scale purchases may be driven by digital x-ray technologyAttendees at the technical exhibits at December's Radiological Society of North America meeting found no More »
DVD archives and flat panels also to be displayed by some firms In the past several years, the Radiological Society of North America meeting has been dominated by digital image management More »
Company may have an edge over other digital x-ray developersThe stage is set for a wild scramble in the digital x-ray market following GE Medical Systems’ receipt of 510(k) clearance for a new digital chest x-ray system using amorphous More »
X-ray film digitizer and budding computed radiography developer Lumisys has named Bala Manian chairman, replacing Douglas DeVivo, who has retired. DeVivo will continue to serve on the Lumisys board. Manian, who founded both Lumisys and analytical More »
GE gets nod for digital x-ray system, adding heft to surging PACS program
Vendor will encounter heavy competition in chest segment GE Medical Systems seems to be getting all the breaks these days in the PACS market. The latest good news More »
