BBS Medical AB, a Swedish medical device manufacturer, has released a new ultrasound probe testing system. The ProbeHunter is a dynamic multibrand testing device that offers real-time testing across 256 channels and can validate probes from a number of manufacturers, including GE, Siemens, Philips, Toshiba, Esaote, Zonare, Mindray, Hitachi, Aloka, and others.
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James Mazurek, a biomed for more than 30 years and a veteran of the US Air Force, has had a long and storied career, culminating in his selection in May as the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation’s 2015 BMET of the Year. Mazurek’s colleagues say he willingly shares his experience and expertise to serve as a mentor to junior biomeds.
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24×7 speaks with Dave Lamoureux, director of sales and marketing for Global Medical Imaging, about the company’s evolution, the trends he has observed in the ultrasound space, and the challenges posed by EHR integration.
Read MoreZonare, a California-based developer of next-generation ultrasound technology, has appointed ultrasound industry veteran Timothy Proulx as its vice president of engineering. Prior to joining Zonare, Proulx held similar positions at Sonitus Medical Systems and EarLens Corporation. He also holds five patents within the medical imaging and device field.
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The fundamentals of x-ray technology have barely changed in decades. But the systems surrounding x-ray equipment are constantly shifting. The skill sets of biomeds will need to evolve with those shifts.
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