IRVINE, Calif., April 30 -- Meade Instruments Corp. will supply a critical subassembly in the new Avera breast imaging system as part of a long-term strategic partnership with its manufacturer, Advanced Imaging Technologies, Inc. (AIT). The Avera uses diffractive ultrasound to create highly detailed images of soft tissue. Unlike conventional ultrasound, diffractive ultrasound uses laser and CCD technology to analyze sound waves after they have passed through an object, essentially producing 3D images in a large field of view. The Meade subassembly -- which primarily consists of a high-power...Read full articleRelated content from Photonics Media