You will never see an HPX-1 working in a medical facility, period. Its not that it couldn't do the job, we just didn't design it for this. We built the HPX-1 from the ground up for one purpose only – NDT inspection work.

Now we're not saying that our competitor's statements that their CR systems are "designed for NDT" don't have some truth to them. Maybe is related to the software, or possibly some other features. We know that Carestream spent over 2 years developing the HPX-1, which included having our engineers spend time at NDT sites to understand the rigors of this industry so they could create a product that has features specifically to solve these problems. But do some research yourself and if you still can't figure it out ask your next CR salesperson to prove how their NDT CR readers differ from one's that look like them in the medical world.

HPX-1…Built for NDT - and only NDT.

The HPX-1 was engineered and built from the ground up specifically for NDT environments. Once designed and engineered, it was put through rigorous testing including a drop test, vibration test and dust test to ensure the system was ready for the harsh environments of non-destructive testing. This rugged system includes:

• Positive pressure in cabinet

• Integrated brushes and seals

• Exceptional durability

• Vibration absorbent rubber feet

• Ergonomic handles

• Dust cover

• Optional rugged travel cases

Ask you next NDT CR Salesperson to explain how their product was designed for NDT.

Carestream NDT is a part of Carestream Health, Inc., which owns and operates our manufacturing facilities for CR, imaging plates and even x-ray film. We have state-of-the-art production lines located in Rochester, N.Y. These lines are dedicated to producing the HPX-1 Digital CR system, designed specifically for NDT applications, as well as our imaging plate product line. Our film is made and coated at one of the most modern and efficient coating plants in the world, located in Colorado. All of our products are made in the U.S.A. and all of our engineers and support staff are right here too. Since we have all of our engineers together – from the physicist to the coating experts to the CR guru's – all under one roof – our products are designed so that they perform optimally with each other. So, if you have a product problem, no matter what it is, you'll find someone at Carestream that can give you the answer. Right here, in-house.

HPX-1. Built for NDT – and only NDT.

The HPX-1 CR system is ideal for the harsh environments associated with NDT because of the unique features we built into it, including:

• Positive pressure in cabinet
  • -Multiple fans and filters maintain internal air pressure to keep dust, debris and unfiltered air out of the system  
• Integrated brushes and seals
  • -Keeps environmental light and dirt out
• Exceptional durability - see our videos at http://www.carestream.com/hpx1-harsh-environments.html
  • -Withstood rigorous drop testing (100 g impact force).
  • -Withstood variable amplitude and frequency vibration test
  • -Withstood double the requirements of an MIL STD 810-4 test method 510.4 procedure
• Vibration absorbent rubber feet
  • -Absorbs ambient vibrations in the field
• Handles
  • -Ergonomically designed for easy transport
• Dust cover
  • -Extra protection for industrial environments
• Optional rugged travel cases
  • -Reinforced locking wheels
  • -Base tie downs to secure the load
  • -System can be used right in the case
  • -Removable accessory plate and cassettes storage box

HPX-1. Built for NDT – and only NDT.

Carestream Industrex products for NDT have a rich history of innovation. Not only did we introduce the HPX-1 in 2010 (the FIRST CR System engineered and built specifically for NDT into the market), but we continue to add value to the HPX-1 through handy accessories, software upgrades and new high resolution imaging plates.  

New accessories introduced in 2011 included:

• Our Diagnostic Tool and Plate Carrier.

• Our Industrex Software, upgraded to V4.0 in 2011, includes several new features specifically for NDT including an Edge Filter for enhanced viewing detail, a Wall Thickness Measurement Tool and a Measurement Reticle for measuring radial distances.

• And, our Flex XL Blue high resolution digital imaging plate was introduced into imaging plates portfolio in 2011. This new imaging plate features higher resolution than most digital imaging plates on the market today.

In addition, we will be announcing more new products for 2012.

HPX-1. Built for NDT – and only NDT.