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“Energy use, material use, waste and safety are all issues that we constantly take into account when developing improvements and innovations in our CT diagnostic equipment. This is also true of our other product lines.”
Less energy use through AI
Before, it was normal for a high-quality image to require high energy consumption. But now we have developed image reconstruction technology that uses deep learning, a type of artificial intelligence (AI). We first launched deep learning in 2018 in our CT equipment. This deep learning involved exposing the equipment to high-quality images produced with high energy consumption. The learning process then enabled the same high-quality images to be produced with less noise and energy consumption. We also managed to drastically reduce the radiation dose for patients by up to a quarter of the original amount.
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Compact design
“We take weight, dimensions and material use into account when developing our products. More compact designs are becoming available all the time, which also helps them fit better in smaller spaces and mobile facilities. CT systems can now be installed outside of hospital settings, which is very useful during the COVID-19 pandemic. It goes without saying that required dimensions depend on specific customers’ needs.”
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Tatsuya Watanabe, Senior Engineer, Systems Group, CT Systems Development Dept., CT-MR Division
Safety for patients and users
“Safety is the paramount concern in all our developments. Reduced radiation doses are better for patients and safer for radiology assistants, doctors and technicians. Technical safety measures are also incorporated in the equipment: for example, a function checks that the patient is not receiving unnecessary doses and a sensor detects whether the patient is in contact with the CT device. The technician can therefore use the device with greater confidence.”
Surprising our customers
“Through my experience of being stationed in Europe, I have had many opportunities to travel to various countries, including in Europe and North America, and to interact with academic and medical partners. I see it as my contribution to introduce our worldwide customers to the latest technologies that can meet their requirements.
We develop innovations and smaller improvements in new and existing equipment multiple times per year. Every time, as a team, we like to outdo ourselves and deliver the best for our customers. For me it is rewarding if we manage not only to satisfy customers, but also to surprise them.”
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