Carestream Expands Horizon X-ray System with New Six-Way Floating Table for Enhanced Imaging Efficiency
Carestream Health has unveiled a new six-way floating table for its Horizon X-ray System, designed to improve patient positioning, streamline workflows, and elevate image quality. This enhancement aims to make radiology operations more efficient while ensuring a more comfortable and faster exam experience for patients.
The ergonomically engineered table broadens the Horizon system’s capabilities, creating a more user-friendly imaging environment for radiology professionals. For patients, the table’s design supports quicker, smoother exams—minimizing discomfort and reducing the need for repositioning.
Praveen Rajgopal, Global Product Marketing Manager at Carestream, highlighted the motivation behind the development. “Our customers are always looking at ways to get faster—to increase their throughput without any adverse effects on image quality, confidence, or the patient experience,” Rajgopal said. “This new addition elevates our already-robust system—giving technologists the confidence to alleviate tricky, time-consuming positioning issues—with the added benefit of faster, more comfortable exams for patients.”
The floating table’s design enables technologists to reposition patients with ease and precision—an especially important factor in trauma and pediatric imaging, where patient movement must be kept to a minimum. The ability to make quick, accurate adjustments without physical strain on the technologist enhances positioning accuracy, accelerates throughput, and reduces the likelihood of repeat exposures.
For radiology departments aiming to boost efficiency, this new table offers a clear advantage. By requiring less effort from technologists, it supports sustained productivity without compromising patient comfort or imaging results. This feature aligns with the growing demand for solutions that maintain clinical quality while accommodating higher patient volumes.
Mr. Rajgopal reinforced Carestream’s broader commitment to user-focused innovation. “Our goal is to help make our customers more efficient with solutions that are more user- and patient-friendly,” he added. “We’re confident the Horizon X-ray System can help provide easy support for diverse radiographic procedures, increase patient throughput, and improve the overall imaging experience for both radiology staff and patients around the globe.”
The Horizon X-ray System itself is built for versatility, capable of handling a broad spectrum of radiographic procedures. By integrating the new six-way floating table, Carestream is positioning the Horizon system as an even more adaptable solution for healthcare providers facing increasing imaging demands. Whether in busy hospital radiology departments or specialized imaging centers, the combination of ergonomic design, smooth movement, and precise positioning offers tangible benefits in both workflow efficiency and patient care.
Currently, the upgraded Horizon X-ray System is being rolled out in select markets through Carestream representatives, with availability expected to expand. As imaging providers continue to seek tools that balance speed, comfort, and accuracy, Carestream’s latest innovation is poised to meet these demands—offering a solution that supports both patient-centered care and operational efficiency.