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Faxitron Enjoys Continued Success for X-ray Irradiators in Japan

 

WHEELING, Illinois (March 28, 2008) – Faxitron X-Ray LLC (Faxitron) today announced that it has fulfilled a five system irradiator order through AcroBio, the company's local distributor in Tokyo, Japan. Four of the five systems are RX-650 x-ray irradiators. The units will be used for feeder cell irradiation. The compact size and moderate price of the RX-650 make it ideal for dedicated feeder cell work.

"We continue to see strong demand for x-ray irradiators," notes Don Kissock, Vice President, International Sales. "The footprint, cost, and safety of x-ray systems make them a very attractive alternative to heavy, expensive, and high maintenance gamma (radioisotopic) irradiators." Cesium irradiators have fallen under scrutiny of late due to reports suggesting that the accessibility of the radioactive cesium poses a potential security risk.

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Saint Thomas Health Services Adds Three Specimen Radiography Systems

 

WHEELING, Illinois (March 25, 2008) – Faxitron X-Ray LLC today announced that it has completed a three system order for Saint Thomas Health Services. The Tennessee-based health care system ordered DX-50 digital specimen radiography units for the stereotatic biopsy suites in the Centers for Breast Health at the Saint Thomas and Baptist Hospitals in Nashville and Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro. This is the second Faxitron specimen radiography system for Saint Thomas Hospital and the third for Baptist.

The compact size of the DX-50 allows it to be placed directly at the point of care in the stereotactic biopsy suite. Breast physicians and radiologists are able to instantly acquire high-resolution digital images of core specimens without leaving the suite or repositioning the patient, reducing the overall biopsy procedure time and improving patient care.

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GIA Adds Gem Inspection System to Third Laboratory

 

WHEELING, Illinois (January 21, 2008) – Faxitron X-Ray LLC today announced that it has completed installation of a third real-time x-ray inspection system for the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). The third system was installed at GIA's Bangkok, Thailand laboratory. GIA also has systems at their New York and California labs. The real-time systems allow gemologists to quickly and easily evaluate large trays of pearls and gemstones for synthetics and treatments.

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Faxitron Releases New Specimen Radiography Software at RSNA

WHEELING, Illinois (November 21, 2007) – Faxitron X-Ray LLC today announced that it will release a new, feature-rich version of software for their widely-used DX-50 and MX-20 Digital Specimen Radiography Systems at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) being held November 25-30, 2007 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.
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CONAFOR Orders Three Additional Faxitron Systems for Seed Imaging

WHEELING, Illinois (October 22, 2007) – Faxitron X-Ray LLC today announced that CONAFOR, Mexico's National Forestry Agency, ordered three additional MX-20 Digital Cabinet X-Ray Systems for their seed imaging program. The order was received by Lab-Tech, Faxitron's local distributor in Guadalajara, Mexico.
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Faxitron Awarded Contract to Supply USDA with 22 Systems for Seed Imaging

WHEELING, Illinois (October 16, 2007) – Faxitron X-Ray LLC today announced that it was awarded a multi-year contract by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for up to 22 MX-20 Digital Cabinet X-Ray Systems. The systems will be used for seed imaging in the Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) nationwide plant safeguarding and identification program. Initial systems will be ordered by facilities in Maryland, California, and Hawaii.
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Instant Digital X-Rays of Breast Specimens Speed up Surgery for Queen's Hospital

WHEELING, Illinois – The Queen's Hospital in Burton on Trent, UK, has significantly reduced procedure times of its breast cancer surgeries with a Faxitron MX-20 digital specimen radiography system. The system can x-ray excised tumors directly in the surgical theatre, immediately after removal, and display the images within seconds. The large field size (12 cm x 12 cm) of the digital detector in the unit makes it particularly popular with breast surgeons.
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Faxitron X-Ray LLC Announces Additions to Senior Management Team

WHEELING, Illinois – Faxitron X-Ray LLC (Faxitron), a global leader in cabinet x-ray systems for specimen radiography, research and NDT applications, has hired three key senior executives to help more aggressively leverage the Faxitron brand and drive the company's growth in the medical and research space. Faxitron has attracted top executive talent to continue its heritage of developing innovative products and providing excellent service to its customers.
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Inverness Capital Partners Invests in Faxitron X-Ray LLC, A Market Leader in Digital and Film Cabinet X-ray Systems

WHEELING, Illinois – Inverness Capital Partners (Inverness Capital), a $125 million private equity fund affiliated with the Graham Group, has invested in Faxitron X-Ray LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of cabinet x-ray systems used in the medical and industrial end-markets.
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