New Products for the
Imaging Industry

Mobile Technology Cart from AFC Industries

AFC Industries Inc, College Point, NY, has introduced its mobile Point-of-Care Cart, a versatile transportation device designed to deliver advanced computer technology to the bedside, operating room, or other point of care. With a footprint of just 21 x 24 inches and large 5-inch casters for ease of movement, the pneumatic Point-of-Care Cart is height-adjustable and can accommodate a battery power source for maximum portability. It is designed to carry laptops, PC-based computers, and small instruments, and it features a retractable keyboard and mouse tray; optimum monitor weight is recommended at between 13 and 15 pounds. A CPU holder is provided behind the telescopic pole, and space for an uninterruptible power supply is on the bottom. (800) 663-3412; www.afcindustries.com.

Protocol-Based Ultrasound Imaging from Medison

The new SonoAce X8 ultrasound system from Medison America Inc, Cypress, Calif, features intuitive software for protocol-based scanning. Allowing users to easily modify system controls, the software—combined with its capacity for advanced digital signal processing—ensures higher image quality and better diagnostic confidence. SonoAce X8 is designed for use in a variety of ultrasound applications, including abdominal, cardiac, OB/GYN, small parts, and vascular examinations. It numbers among its functions high-resolution 3D imaging, live 3D, 3DX1, full spectrum imaging, dynamic MR, and spatial compound imaging. SonoAce X8 also boasts a high-resolution 17-inch LCD with an articulated arm for optimal ergonomic viewing during the exam. (800) 829-SONO; www.medisonusa.com.