Dec 30 2013
The first two Catalyst HD™ systems have been sold to a customer in North America. As part of the configuration also a Sentinel System for advanced 4D imaging has been ordered.
The Catalyst HD™ systems will be fully equipped with the software packages for patient positioning, motion monitoring while treatment and respiratory gating. The installation is scheduled for the second quarter 2014.
Catalyst HD™ is based on the patented C-RAD technology. With a unique arrangement of multiple 3D cameras and newly developed software, the system is convincing with superior performance for all treatments where couch rotations are applied.
All interfaces for respiratory gating and for treatment couch control, will be compatible and used with the Catalyst HD™. Existing software modules for Patient Setup and Positioning, Motion Monitoring during treatment and Respiratory Gating are adopted to the new system.
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