Toshiba Aplio 500, Aplio 300 and Viamo featured at leading edge ultrasound conference
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., May 20, 2013 – Combining outstanding image quality with ergonomics and flexibility for improved clinical use and patient care, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. will feature the AplioTM 500, Aplio 300 and ViamoTM ultrasound systems at the Leading Edge in Diagnostic Ultrasound annual conference, May 21 – 23, 2013, in Atlantic City, N.J. (Booth #202).
Toshiba’s Aplio 500 offers picture-perfect imaging with advanced visualization features, including Fly Thru, Luminance and Smart Fusion. The Aplio 300 offers exceptional image quality in a smaller, versatile platform for all routine ultrasound exams. The Aplio 500 and 300 come standard with advanced workflow tools and ergonomics, including the iStyleTM + Productivity Suite.
The Viamo is the industry’s no-compromise laptop-sized ultrasound system. Equipped with the performance of Toshiba’s larger, cart-based systems, the Viamo delivers outstanding image quality from the patient’s bedside to an operating room.
“To improve clinical efficiency and patient comfort, Toshiba designs its ultrasound systems with versatility in mind,” said Tomohiro Hasegawa, director, Ultrasound Business Unit, Toshiba. “The Aplio 500 and 300 offer the most advanced technologies available, while the Viamo offers these capabilities in a portable platform.”
About Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.
With headquarters in Tustin, Calif., Toshiba America Medical Systems (TAMS) markets, sells, distributes and services radiology and cardiovascular systems, including CT, MR, ultrasound, X-ray and cardiovascular equipment, and coordinates clinical diagnostic imaging research for all modalities in the United States. For more information, visit the TAMS website at www.medical.toshiba.com.
About Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation
Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation is a leading worldwide provider of medical diagnostic imaging systems and comprehensive medical solutions, such as CT, X-ray and vascular, ultrasound, nuclear medicine and MRI systems, as well as information systems for medical institutions. Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation has been providing medical products for over 80 years. Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba.
About Toshiba
Toshiba is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances.
Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 550 consolidated companies, with 202,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.1 trillion yen (US$74 billion). Visit Toshiba’s website at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.