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Laser Imagers:

The Medical Imaging business unit created the world's first laser imager in 1984. For the first time, radiologists using a 3M™ 831 Laser imager from Imation™ could convert signals from electronic diagnostic devices, such as CT scanners, into high-quality film images.

In 1989, the business unit introduced the Digital Imager System to produce consistent, high-quality films from ultrasound imaging systems.


Since then the business unit has launched two additional leading-edge laser imagers. The 3M™ 952 Plus Laser Imager from Imation™ enabled radiologists to accept data from up to six different diagnostic imaging systems. To address the industry's throughput challenges, the Medical Imaging business unit created the 3M™ 959 XL Laser Imager from Imation™, which processed high-resolution images at 120 images per hour, as well as simultaneous printing.


The next generation of laser imagers, starting with the 3M™ 969 HQ Laser Imager from Imation™, insured consistent, high-quality images through the integrated Automatic Image Quality Control System. In 1993, the Medical Imaging business unit supplemented the line with the single-modality version 3M™ 969 HQS Laser Imager and the 3M™ 969 HQ Dual Printer from Imation™.

DryView™Laser Imagers:

The Medical Imaging business group revolutionized imaging technology with the 1995 introduction of the 3M™ DryView™ Laser Imaging Systems from Imation™. This innovative technology uses a unique film-development process that completely eliminates wet processing chemistry. It offers radiology departments more siting flexibility, and enables them to save money, eliminate chemical waste handling, and increase productivity.


Imaging Films:

The Medical Imaging business unit displayed continuous innovation in X-ray films, too. In 1973, it introduced Rare Earth imaging technology in the form of Trimax™Rare Earth Intensifying Screens and matching films. These reduced X-ray dosages to patients up to 50%.


Five years later, the business unit pioneered the use of anti-crossover technology to dramatically improve the resolution available from film-and-screen systems. The technology was enhanced a decade later with the Medical Imaging business unit's development of the "J-cube" anti-crossover emulsion, which allowed for high-resolution at significantly faster radiologic speeds.

Most recently, the Medical Imaging business unit introduced the 3M™ Chest System from Imation™, which combines innovative films, cassettes and screens to provide high-contrast, high-resolution images in the lung area and excellent penetration of the mediastinum.

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