New Dome S6c LED widescreen 6-megapixel color radiology display now released and in production

SAN JOSE, CALIF. — NDS Surgical Imaging (NDSsi) has released its new Dome® S6cwidescreen color 6MP diagnostic display, now in production. The newest member of the S-series product family, the Dome S6c offers LED-backlight technology, grayscale and color imaging, and 30-inch widescreen viewing.

With a native resolution of 3280 x 2048, theDome S6c is ideal for viewing a wide range of medical imaging modalities including CR, DR, MR, CT, PET-CT, Ultrasound, and 3D Volume Rendering. It is engineered to deliver a new benchmark in optical clarity in varying ambient light settings, offering 800cd/m² high-bright LED technology and 1000:1 contrast ratio. The Dome S6c can be utilized as a single 6MP display or in dual 3MP bezel-free format.

“We are excited to offer our customers an innovative widescreen diagnostic display with a feature set that provides much more than the excellent image quality required,” said Bill Carrano, President and General Manager of NDSsi. “The Dome S6c is considered to be the next generation of 6MP technology available to users. It is a new solution that addresses existing industry-wide issues by eliminating cooling fans, slimming the profile, and significantly reducing the weight to allow widespread use on motorized review stations.”

The Dome S6c also eliminates protective glass, thereby avoiding unwanted specular reflections or blurred images. A hidden front sensor performs automatic daily DICOM conformance testing, and allows on-demand testing from remote locations via the globally accessible DomeAccess™ secure web portal. Easily maneuverable at only 29 lbs, the Dome S6c provides low-power LED performance, and offers 170° viewing angle. Internal characterization data keeps the display in perfect DICOM compliance for the life of the product, with no further field calibration necessary.

The Dome S6c display is covered by a 5-year standard warranty, and a 5-year backlight warranty.

For more information on the Dome by NDSsi product portfolio, please visit our websitehttp://www.ndssi.com.

About NDS Surgical Imaging

Based in Silicon Valley, CA, NDS Surgical Imaging (NDSsi) is a global leader in designing and manufacturing medical imaging and informatics systems. NDSsi technology solutions have led the way in re-defining the modern surgical OR, radiology rooms, endoscopy suites and minimally invasive environments.

At the forefront of innovation in medical imaging technology, NDSsi delivers HD visualization and informatics products that enable the clinical imaging solutions of the future, and drive constant improvements in collaborative medicine. A division of GSI Group, NDS Surgical Imaging has US-based R&D and manufacturing facilities, and a global presence in more than 35 countries. For more information, visit www.ndssi.com.

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