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Tracer production and PET/CT go hand in hand. Because of the relatively short half-lives of PET radioisotopes, it’s a race against the clock to produce a radioactive isotope, synthesize it into a radiopharmaceutical and get it to the patient. To go in search of true discovery with PET, access to a cyclotron is necessary, and yet they are considered the most difficult and sophisticated part of a PET installation. With the end goal of making true discovery possible for more healthcare providers, each system in our portfolio of cyclotrons is designed to make it easier to implement and operate a tracer production facility. To accomplish this, we focus on three key areas of innovation: reduced risk of radiation, ease of use and reliability. Our systems are all based on our industry-leading vertical, mid-plane cyclotron design. This design has minimal space requirements and, when combined with quick-release components, it significantly reduces radiation dose to maintenance personnel. Our systems are also fully automated, so that isotope production requires no more than five simple steps from start to finish. As a result, routine operation can be performed by a trained hospital technician, which significantly simplifies the initial setup and daily operation of a facility. Lastly, our cyclotrons are built for reliability with an unmatched, guaranteed uptime and backed by the largest footprint of service support in the industry. Starting with these foundational principles, we built a portfolio of cyclotrons designed to meet your unique needs for capacity, siting and tracer types. Whether you are building a PET facility from the ground up to support an entire region, or looking for an in-house solution, our cyclotrons will quickly put your organization on the path to true discovery.