New works-in-progress models will deliver increased performance, saving time and improving quality for range of radiology applications
Sony Electronics' Medical Systems Division is unveiling its next generation of medical printers, including three new digital thermal models designed for increased efficiency and performance with features such as built-in image capture and hybrid signal inputs. Sony is unveiling the works-in-progress models at the 2013 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting.
The new models continue Sony's commitment to developing solutions for medical applications, including ultrasound, portable C-Arm and cardiac cath labs.
"Devices for medical use need to offer versatility and flexibility, in addition to high-quality performance," said Lida Trupp, marketing manager, Sony Electronics' Medical Systems Division. "Space and time are always at a premium, and these new printers combine all the features radiology professionals need to be more efficient and ultimately produce better record documentation."
Key features of the new printer models include:
UP-D898MD Digital Ultrasound black and white printer
-- High resolution of 325 DPI
-- Compact, space-saving design
-- Upper and lower paper cutter
-- Unique built-in digital capture
-- High speed printing of approx. 1.9 seconds
-- USB interface
-- Can use the same media as the previous model
UP-X898MD Hybrid Analog Ultrasound black and white printer
-- Hybrid - accepts both analog and digital signal input ** new feature
-- High resolution of 325 DPI
-- Compact, space-saving design
-- Upper and lower paper cutter
-- Unique built-in digital capture
-- High speed printing of approx. 1.9 seconds
-- Can use the same media as the previous model
UP-991AD Hybrid printer
-- Direct Thermal printer
-- High resolution of 325 DPI
-- Compact, space-saving design ** new smaller design
-- Accepts both analog and digital signal input
-- High speed printing approx. 1.9 seconds
-- Automatic media cutting function
-- Prints full page for film or paper
-- Ideal for portable C-Arm applications
-- Can use the same media as the previous model
The Sony UP-D898MD, UP-X898MD and UP-991AD printers are planned to be available in spring 2014.
