Advances in Ultrasound Manufacturing
How has ultrasound equipment manufacturing changed in recent years? And how do these changes affect equipment maintenance, service, and repair… Continue reading
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How Manufacturing Has Evolved
The evolution of ultrasound equipment manufacturing — methods, materials, and more. Levi Moore, Acertara President & CEO, discusses the top three ways ultrasound equipment manufacturing has changed over the last decade… Continue reading
What Right-to-Repair Means with Medical Devices
Patient safety matters most, especially in medical device repair. Listen as Acertara Labs founding partner G. Wayne Moore discusses why medical devices should be exempted from right-to-repair legislation, from both a patient safety and cost perspective… Continue reading
AI Imaging Is Set To Evolve Ultrasound (Again)
Ultrasound technology is already benefiting from a decade of advancement in artificial intelligence (AI). Not only has AI helped improve ultrasound clarity; it’s also been instrumental in improving diagnostic speed and accuracy. Now, as AI evolves even further, there’s hope it will set new precedents for ultrasound technology innovation. FDA-approved new technologies We’re currently living … Continue reading
Ultrasound Technology and the Changing Corporate Landscape
There are two forces at work in every market: the status quo and the disruptors. In ultrasound technology, the status quo is represented by long-standing tech leaders, such as GE, Philips, Siemens, and Canon. But the disruptors are more difficult to identify — largely because they’re often acquired by more established players. The ultrasound tech … Continue reading
ML Learning – “Deep Fake”
The Corner Office Wayne Moore 4/11/2023 When using a medical imaging device with AI how would the physician know if the Machine Learning algorithm used for its intended use just didn’t make something up? When analyzing the ML generated image how can one trust that subjective human review of images is sufficient todetermine whether an … Continue reading
Employee Spotlight: Ryan Fletcher
Tell us a little about yourself and what is your role at Acertara? My role at Acertara is inspection technician. I originally moved here from Bellingham, WA for the beauty Colorado has to offer, and to be closer to family I have here. What would people never guess you do in your role? Hooking up … Continue reading
Pass No Defects: A Commitment to Ultrasound Excellence
When hospitals and healthcare facilities invest in medical technology, they expect it to work right out of the box. When equipment doesn’t work, it reflects poorly on both manufacturer and vendor. Clinicians and patients trust the reputation of brand name manufacturers, but ultrasound probes are delicate. Even fresh from the factory, probes can have defects … Continue reading
New Advantage™ Phantom In Action
This video shows the stark difference between both phantoms. The probe used for this test is a Siemens 14L5. No better way to promote an upgrade than to show how obsolete your existing phantom might be… Continue reading
The Ergonomics of Ultrasound Imaging
“Ergonomics” was the business buzzword of the late 1990s. The ergonomic boom gave the corporate world everything from keyboard wrist supports to office chairs that encouraged proper posture. The ergonomics craze may have died down in corporate offices, but it remains a focal point in healthcare facilities. Why does ergonomics matter? It plays a big … Continue reading