Radiotherapy goes modular at Siemens Medical Systems' Oncology Care Systems Group (US)
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Siemens Medical Systems' Oncology Care Systems Group (US) has introduced a modular design for its Mevatron linear accelerator. This is in line with a shift away from hardware-based medical electronics to modular systems as manufacturers approach the need for flexible equipment brought about by healthcare cost-containment. The new Mevatron system can be configured in a range of energy levels for different applications and can be upgraded on site, according to Siemens.
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