Barco introduces 3D reconstruction system

Barco introduced a 3D reconstruction system, utilizing a graphics processing unit technology at the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology conference in Los Angeles this week.

The Belgium-based Barco said its new 3D reconstruction product, named TDRS-7101, utilizes MXRT-7100 graphics board to deliver real-time reconstructions of CT images.

The TDRS-7101 system offers not only CT reconstruction, but also 3D rendering based on its 3D advanced visualization technology, according to Barco.

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