June 18, 2009 - Micro Power Supplies Carestream Health with Battery and Charger for Medical Imaging Device
June 18, 2009 - Micro Power, the global leader in portable power solutions for mission-critical equipment, today announced that it has been awarded the supplier of Lithium-polymer battery packs and chargers for the new CARESTREAM DRX-1 System detector.
The DRX-1 system detector allows the user to capture digital radiography images using conventional x-ray equipment and procedures, so disruption, downtime and training is minimal. The wireless battery-powered detector provides the cordless positioning freedom of a conventional cassette. As the world’s first wireless cassette-sized DR detector, it simply slides into the table or wall-stand Bucky, or can be used for tabletop projections, just like a traditional cassette. The remarkably thin form factor and extremely light weight of eight and a half pounds is enabled in large part by the use of a state of the art Lithium-polymer battery pack provided by Micro Power.
The revolutionary design of the DRX-1 system includes on-board rechargeable battery, which captures 70 to 90 images on a single charge, which represents over four hours of use with an average imaging workload. This Lithium-polymer battery pack is a mere quarter inch thick and contributes only about 2/3 lb to the overall weight of the system. The external battery charger simultaneously recharges up to three DRX-1 system batteries. The charger provides status-of-charge LEDs to indicate the charge status. An optional power/communications tether connects to the battery charger for trickle charging when the detector is used in a Bucky.
“Designing a wireless, cassette-size detector demanded not just a compact form factor but also development of extremely efficient, compact onboard battery power," said Todd R. Minnigh, Worldwide Director of Marketing Digital Radiography at Carestream Health Inc. Micro Power provides Carestream with a battery pack that utilizes state-of-the-art high-capacity lithium polymer technology, which provides greater power and longer life.”
“This partnership signifies a new and successful relationship between Carestream Health Inc. and Micro Power; the battery pack has been custom built to its demanding specifications, and the resulting product provides Carestream with a product that is revolutionary in the industry," said Greg T. Love, President and CEO of Micro Power.
Ease of use and efficiency is increased with digital, wireless and portable systems in medical exam rooms and Carestream Health, Inc. will maintain and strengthen its position as a leader in medical imaging with portable power systems provided by Micro Power Electronics.
Micro Power Electronics supplies custom battery systems to the portable medical, automatic data collection, and commercial military markets. As a pioneer in the development of lithium battery systems, smart battery packs, chargers, docking stations, and power supplies, Micro Power has more than 20 years of experience developing battery solutions within its domestic and Asian production facilities. Micro Power is ISO 13485 and 9001:2008 certified.
About Micro Power Electronics, Inc.
Micro Power Electronics, Inc. is ISO 13485 and 9001:2008 certified, as well as ITAR registered. Micro Power supplies custom battery systems to the portable medical, handheld Automatic Identification and Data Collection (AIDC) and commercial military markets. As a pioneer in the development of Lithium battery systems, smart battery packs, chargers power supplies and docking stations, Micro Power has more than 20 years of experience developing battery solutions. With a proven track record of technical excellence, quality solutions and award-winning service, Micro Power has become the fastest growing supplier of custom battery systems in North America. For more information, please visit www.micro-power.com or call 800-576-6177.
About Carestream Health, Inc.
Carestream Health, Inc., is a leading provider of dental and medical imaging systems and healthcare IT solutions; molecular imaging systems for the life science research and drug discovery/development market segments; and x-ray film and digital x-ray products for the non-destructive testing market. Headquartered in Rochester, N.Y., and serving customers in more than 150 countries, Carestream Health is an independent company operating within the family of companies owned by Onex Corporation (TSX: OCX.TO) of Toronto, Canada. For more information about Carestream Health, contact your Carestream Health representative or visit www.carestreamhealth.com/.
The DRX-1 system detector allows the user to capture digital radiography images using conventional x-ray equipment and procedures, so disruption, downtime and training is minimal. The wireless battery-powered detector provides the cordless positioning freedom of a conventional cassette. As the world’s first wireless cassette-sized DR detector, it simply slides into the table or wall-stand Bucky, or can be used for tabletop projections, just like a traditional cassette. The remarkably thin form factor and extremely light weight of eight and a half pounds is enabled in large part by the use of a state of the art Lithium-polymer battery pack provided by Micro Power.
The revolutionary design of the DRX-1 system includes on-board rechargeable battery, which captures 70 to 90 images on a single charge, which represents over four hours of use with an average imaging workload. This Lithium-polymer battery pack is a mere quarter inch thick and contributes only about 2/3 lb to the overall weight of the system. The external battery charger simultaneously recharges up to three DRX-1 system batteries. The charger provides status-of-charge LEDs to indicate the charge status. An optional power/communications tether connects to the battery charger for trickle charging when the detector is used in a Bucky.
“Designing a wireless, cassette-size detector demanded not just a compact form factor but also development of extremely efficient, compact onboard battery power," said Todd R. Minnigh, Worldwide Director of Marketing Digital Radiography at Carestream Health Inc. Micro Power provides Carestream with a battery pack that utilizes state-of-the-art high-capacity lithium polymer technology, which provides greater power and longer life.”
“This partnership signifies a new and successful relationship between Carestream Health Inc. and Micro Power; the battery pack has been custom built to its demanding specifications, and the resulting product provides Carestream with a product that is revolutionary in the industry," said Greg T. Love, President and CEO of Micro Power.
Ease of use and efficiency is increased with digital, wireless and portable systems in medical exam rooms and Carestream Health, Inc. will maintain and strengthen its position as a leader in medical imaging with portable power systems provided by Micro Power Electronics.
Micro Power Electronics supplies custom battery systems to the portable medical, automatic data collection, and commercial military markets. As a pioneer in the development of lithium battery systems, smart battery packs, chargers, docking stations, and power supplies, Micro Power has more than 20 years of experience developing battery solutions within its domestic and Asian production facilities. Micro Power is ISO 13485 and 9001:2008 certified.
About Micro Power Electronics, Inc.
Micro Power Electronics, Inc. is ISO 13485 and 9001:2008 certified, as well as ITAR registered. Micro Power supplies custom battery systems to the portable medical, handheld Automatic Identification and Data Collection (AIDC) and commercial military markets. As a pioneer in the development of Lithium battery systems, smart battery packs, chargers power supplies and docking stations, Micro Power has more than 20 years of experience developing battery solutions. With a proven track record of technical excellence, quality solutions and award-winning service, Micro Power has become the fastest growing supplier of custom battery systems in North America. For more information, please visit www.micro-power.com or call 800-576-6177.
About Carestream Health, Inc.
Carestream Health, Inc., is a leading provider of dental and medical imaging systems and healthcare IT solutions; molecular imaging systems for the life science research and drug discovery/development market segments; and x-ray film and digital x-ray products for the non-destructive testing market. Headquartered in Rochester, N.Y., and serving customers in more than 150 countries, Carestream Health is an independent company operating within the family of companies owned by Onex Corporation (TSX: OCX.TO) of Toronto, Canada. For more information about Carestream Health, contact your Carestream Health representative or visit www.carestreamhealth.com/.