When to upgrade your CR system to DR?
When should you upgrade?
- When the CR starts having frequent service issues
- When volume grows to the point where the CR is time-consuming
- When you are moving facilities or renovating the clinic. The layout of the x-ray room can be much more efficient with a DR system.
- Software usability, user-friendliness
- Software support and maintenance
- DR warranty
- DR specifications and image quality
- DR Retrofit (adding a DR to an existing x-ray table) can be accomplished for as little as $35K CAD
- A complete new DR X-Ray package with a new X-Ray generator and table starts at $58K CAD
Mixed Animal X-Ray DR Panel Features
Introducing our new and improved Wireless DR Panel for Veterinary radiography. Wireless Portable Flat Panel Detector for Digital Radiography Our mixed animal xray system just got an upgrade with this new flat panel. It comes with some amazing new features. There are 2 sizes available and an optional charging cradle available. We know your time is valuable, that’s why we made the new features short and simple! Supreme Durability – Drop tested at 1 meter IP67 Water and Dust Resistant – Protects against harmful dust and immersion in water at a depth of up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. Temperature Stability – Operates from 0 – 40 degrees Celsius Easy Charging – includes USB-C charging cable, optional 2 slot charging cradle available Long Lasting Battery – embedded battery allows long hours of operation LEARN MORE
The difference between CR and DR radiography.
Check Out This CR vs. DR Radiography Comparison Chart If you own or are looking to buy an x ray system, you have probably heard of CR and DR radiography. Both are types of digital x ray equipment but what is the difference between CR and DR radiography? Digital Radiography (DR) is the latest advancement in Radiography. DR technology quickly transfers images to the computer so you can view and diagnose without wait time. DR systems can be fixed or mobile. These systems are perfect for any clinic or mobile practice. Digital radiography systems are more expensive than Computed Radiography, but they come with many advantages. Computed Radiology (CR) is the digital replacement of X-ray film radiography. CR radiography uses phosphor image plates to create a digital image. Although it is an older technology, it is still digital technology and is more cost effective. It does need more input and requires more time for image acquisition. A comparison chart of the difference between CR and DR radiography: Digital Radiography (DR) Digital radiography (DR) has become the most widely used imaging option in veterinary clinics due to its speed, efficiency, and image quality. Advantages of digital radiography Higher quality image Can be portable: perfect for mobileand clinics Rapid image viewing More efficient: higher workflow Less risk of overexposure More compact Disadvantages of digital radiography Higher initial cost Costly parts (should always be protected) Computed Radiography (CR) Computed radiography (CR) is not nearly as popular for veterinary clinics due to its slower processing times, and reliance on physical imaging plates. Advantages of computed radiography Lower initial cost More flexible plate sizes for positioning options Less cost to replace Great for any size clinic Disadvantages of computed radiography Need more maintenance Lower image quality Easier to damage phosphor image plates can get scratches/tears Less efficient: slower workflow More xray dose required Takes up more space More time to process images before initial viewing Find the Right Veterinary Radiology Equipment for Your Practice Intriquip offers a diverse range of veterinary X-ray equipment, including advanced CR and DR systems tailored to the needs of modern practices. Whether you’re upgrading your current setup or investing in new technology, our high-quality solutions deliver precision, efficiency, and ease of use. If you’d like to learn more about all the veterinary x-ray systems we carry, see our article below. Learn More About X-Ray Systems
