Siemens Showcases Advanced 3D Imaging and Software Applications at ACOG 2010

San Francisco, Ca., May 17, 2010 – Featuring advanced clinical applications that bring OB/GYN imaging to the next level, Siemens Healthcare will showcase its exclusive syngo®.fourSight™ Workplace* image management software at the 58th Annual Clinical Meeting of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) in San Francisco. Siemens will highlight a comprehensive selection of the latest innovations in OB/GYN imaging, including a new 3D immersive imaging experience using professional graphics solutions.

With Siemens’ new syngo.fourSight Workplace, volume imaging takes on a whole new dimension with true stereoscopic views of 3D images delivering a 3D imaging experience more immersive, detailed and real-to-life than ever before. Conventional 3D ultrasound technologies use two-dimensional monitors for the evaluation of 3D images. The combination of NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ technology, NVIDIA Quadro® FX high-end professional graphics solutions and syngo.fourSight Workplace, based on NVIDIA CUDA™ architecture, offers the experience of 3D imaging in “real 3D.”

“This takes 3D/4D ultrasound imaging to the next level,” said Dr. Norbert Gaus, CEO, Clinical Products Division, Siemens Healthcare. “It offers a truly remarkable experience that’s rewarding for parents and their doctors.”

Leveraging NVIDIA visualization technology, Siemens Ultrasound offers a vastly improved overall ultrasound experience. “syngo.fourSight Workplace is a cost-effective, cutting-edge solution that we believe will be embraced by both physicians and their patients. It is an excellent example of how modern 3D technology is being utilized for professional applications such as medical imaging,” said Jeff Brown, general manager, NVIDIA Professional Solutions.

source: Siemens Medical