Analogic, Schaerer partner

Analogic Corp. and Schaerer Mayfield USA have signed an agreement to jointly develop real-time imaging technologies for the operating room (OR) and the intensive care unit (ICU).

The agreement includes the integration of the mobile SCANMATE CT from Analogic with Schaerer Mayfield's NAVIMATE integrated, image-guided navigation system, and specially designed radiolucent OR tables. The companies said they will work to improve OR clinical outcomes and ICU patient safety, and better manage time and costs.

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