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Siemens and Accuray Announce Collaboration to Jointly Develop Enhanced Radiosurgery and Radiotherapy

13 Nov 2006


  
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Siemens Medical Solutions and Accuray Incorporated recently announced the signing of an agreement to collaborate in the development of advanced imaging and software solutions targeted for use in both radiosurgery and radiotherapy. The two companies will jointly focus on the integration and optimization of Siemens computed tomography (CT) imaging technology with Accuray's CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System. They will also work toward the integration of Accuray's advanced targeting techniques into Siemens radiotherapy product line.
 
"This collaboration with Siemens Medical Solutions will enable Accuray to offer additional radiosurgery solutions to healthcare providers worldwide. Accuray's market leading technology and expertise in robotic radiosurgery treatment delivery is an excellent fit with Siemens highly regarded imaging technology," said Euan S. Thomson, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of Accuray. "Together, Siemens and Accuray will better serve the needs of patients by providing improved care options to medical facilities."

"We are excited about this relationship with Accuray—extending our commitment to offer innovative and advanced radiation treatment solutions," said Holger Schmidt, president of Siemens Medical Solutions' Oncology Care Systems division.

 
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