North Star Imaging, Inc. Releases efX-CT 1.6 and efX-DR 1.0
Posted: 2013-6-4
North Star Imaging has unveiled its latest versions of Computed Tomography
and Digital Radiography software - efX-CT 1.6 and efX-DR 1.0. These releases
feature many new capabilities that are industry firsts and not available anywhere
else in the marketplace.
The new software releases focus heavily on speed, automation, and image
quality. Throughput capabilities have been highly improved due to streamlined
data acquisition control as well as extensive automation features in the system
calibration and image acquisition steps. Image quality has been greatly enhanced
through updated beam-hardening correction algorithms and new features such
as vorteX. These developments allow for enhanced density segmentation as well
as higher probability of detection due to noise reduction.
vorteX spiral CT is one of the most innovative developments offered with the new
release. vorteX is an automated single pass computed tomography scanning
technique utilizing spiral acquisition and reconstruction with a digital flat-panel
detector. This technique was developed for the scanning of elongated objects
that traditionally cannot fit into a single exposure. The scan does not require
volume stitching and the object length is only limited by the system scanning
area. This technology significantly improves throughput by making more
efficient use of projection data. vorteX also allows for uniform resolution in axial
and sagittal slices across the entire volume and reduces or eliminates the cone
angle artifacts caused by flat, planar features common in non-spiral CT
techniques.
Automatic System Calibration is another key addition in this release. This feature
improves the system calibration routine by automatically determining key system
parameters including geometry, magnification, and length scales and will apply
automated error corrections based on the findings. This module provides an
immediate assessment of CT image quality.
The new software release also includes an intuitive Beam-Hardening Correction
Wizard. This is an easy to use, interactive beam-hardening correction tool which
reduces and in many cases eliminates artifacts caused by highly absorptive
features in the object being scanned. This feature also improves segmentation
accuracy and edge definition.
The latest key features are rounded out with an Independent File Viewing feature
which allows a volume to be saved as an executable file for three-dimensional
viewing without other volumetric viewing software.
efX-CT 1.6 and efX-DR 1.0 are the most feature packed releases provided by
North Star Imaging to date. These updates continue to push the envelope of
innovation and further solidify the mission of being the Easiest, Fastest and Most
Complete Industrial CT and DR Software on the Market.
and Digital Radiography software - efX-CT 1.6 and efX-DR 1.0. These releases
feature many new capabilities that are industry firsts and not available anywhere
else in the marketplace.
The new software releases focus heavily on speed, automation, and image
quality. Throughput capabilities have been highly improved due to streamlined
data acquisition control as well as extensive automation features in the system
calibration and image acquisition steps. Image quality has been greatly enhanced
through updated beam-hardening correction algorithms and new features such
as vorteX. These developments allow for enhanced density segmentation as well
as higher probability of detection due to noise reduction.
vorteX spiral CT is one of the most innovative developments offered with the new
release. vorteX is an automated single pass computed tomography scanning
technique utilizing spiral acquisition and reconstruction with a digital flat-panel
detector. This technique was developed for the scanning of elongated objects
that traditionally cannot fit into a single exposure. The scan does not require
volume stitching and the object length is only limited by the system scanning
area. This technology significantly improves throughput by making more
efficient use of projection data. vorteX also allows for uniform resolution in axial
and sagittal slices across the entire volume and reduces or eliminates the cone
angle artifacts caused by flat, planar features common in non-spiral CT
techniques.
Automatic System Calibration is another key addition in this release. This feature
improves the system calibration routine by automatically determining key system
parameters including geometry, magnification, and length scales and will apply
automated error corrections based on the findings. This module provides an
immediate assessment of CT image quality.
The new software release also includes an intuitive Beam-Hardening Correction
Wizard. This is an easy to use, interactive beam-hardening correction tool which
reduces and in many cases eliminates artifacts caused by highly absorptive
features in the object being scanned. This feature also improves segmentation
accuracy and edge definition.
The latest key features are rounded out with an Independent File Viewing feature
which allows a volume to be saved as an executable file for three-dimensional
viewing without other volumetric viewing software.
efX-CT 1.6 and efX-DR 1.0 are the most feature packed releases provided by
North Star Imaging to date. These updates continue to push the envelope of
innovation and further solidify the mission of being the Easiest, Fastest and Most
Complete Industrial CT and DR Software on the Market.
