November 1, 2007 - Barco displayed its new 3D reconstruction system, utilizing Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) technology to reportedly improve the speed and accuracy of CT image acquisition, at ASTRO 2007.

The 3D reconstruction product, named TDRS-7101, utilizes the computing power of Barco’s MXRT-7100 graphics board to deliver real-time reconstructions of raw CT images with high image quality. In doing so, it reportedly improves the performance of cone-beam CT acquisition systems used for dental imaging, radiation oncology and intra-operative imaging.

November 1, 2007 - Vision RT launched its recently FDA-cleared GateCT that tracks the 3D surface of a patient in order to facilitate 4DCT data acquisition or prospective gated CT image data.

System features include automatic detection of abnormal breathing, low tracking latency, automatic detection of patient movement and more.

November 1, 2007 - Siemens showcased CTVision, an upgraded version of the PRIMATOM that reportedly brings powerful, high-contrast image-guidance to radiation treatment delivery by integrating a linear accelerator and a CT that travels along rails, at ASTRO, Oct. 28 to Nov. 1, 2007.

October 31, 2007 - GE Healthcare brought to ASTRO 2007 its next-generation volume PET/CT application PET VCAR that reportedly complements GE’s approach to personal patient management and the need to assess each patient individually.

November 1, 2007 - TeraRecon, a provider of advanced visualization solutions, received the Frost & Sullivan 2007 Market Penetration Leadership Award for “delivering tremendous financial performance and gaining market share year after year,” said the announcement from Frost and Sullivan (F&S).

In conjunction with the award, F&S analysts stated, “TeraRecon is well underway to surpassing its major competitor and becoming the leading independent advanced visualization vendor in North America in the near future.”