C-RAD AB: ASTRO 2012

Successful presentation of new solutions to the C-RAD Catalyst system at the ASTRO meeting in Boston

C-RAD AB with its three fully owned subsidiaries in Sweden and three international sales companies are all active in the field of radiation therapy. At the ASTRO meeting in Boston 28 – 30 October 2012 new functionalities to the unique C-RAD Catalyst system were introduced. The C-RAD program was well received. About 150 demonstrations and discussions with customers were carried through during the three day meeting. Most customers to the C-RAD booth came from the US and the Asian countries.

The new Catalyst™ system and the previously launched Sentinel™ system presents a complete product offering and tailored configurations can be offered based on customer requests. With this product portfolio is C-RAD the world leading company to offer optical surface tracking and monitoring systems for enhanced precision, patient safety and efficiency in advanced radiation therapy. C-RAD is today the only company offering a solution based on one unit that measures and monitors the patient and accessories throughout the complete treatment chain. The C-RAD GEMini imaging system is the only solution available on the market that can be used both in X-Ray and as a portal imaging device

C-RAD presented at the meeting for the first time solutions for respiratory gating with visual couching using googles, a motion management solution for a sliding couch, a positioning solution integrated with Elekta Hexapod Evo couch and a Catalyst system designed for use in proton therapy.

Erik Hedlund, CEO, C-RAD AB:

” The reaction by customers at this year´s ASTRO meeting was overwhelming. In spite of a shortened meeting C-RAD reached all-time high both regarding number of visitors and demonstrations performed. Many of the customers were accompanied by Elekta sales people. Customers asked for quotations and orders were negotiated during the meeting.  ”

For further information:

Erik Hedlund, CEO C-RAD AB, Phone +46-(0)18-66 69 31, E-Mail erik.hedlund@c-rad.se