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Accurately contouring the target and critical structures is vitally important to the preparation of a treatment plan and is widely considered to be the biggest and most unpredictable source of error in radiation oncology. Yet until now there hasn’t been a quantitative QA tool for evaluating contours.

Standard Imaging, Inc. recently released the ARC QA Phantom, a new phantom for clinicians using rotational delivery methods such as RapidArc™ radiotherapy technology from Varian® Medical Systems and VMAT from Elekta® .

Standard Imaging, Inc. recently released QA BeamChecker Plus Communication Software Version 2.2, a free upgrade to its current application adding new features and improved performance. Primary, this upgrade adds rotational QA functionality to assist users in maintaining consistent output of their treatment machines.

Standard Imaging, Inc. recently released RT Workspace Software, a first of its kind workflow management solution designed by and for busy radiation therapy professionals. RT Workspace fills a gap that Record and Verify systems do not offer by preventing communication breakdowns and keeping patients from ‘falling through the cracks.’

Standard Imaging, Inc. is pleased to announce that it recently raised nearly $17,500 for the American Cancer Society, as part of its 8th Annual Golf Classic fundraiser, held on May 15, 2009, at The Meadows of Six Mile Creek golf course. The 151 participants, drawn from Standard Imaging employees, other local firms and the University of Wisconsin, persevered questionable weather, but enjoyed friendly competition during the 18-hole scramble event.

Beginning in November of last year, Middleton-based Standard Imaging has had three Dual Axis Solar Panel Trackers installed on the south lawn of its property on Deming Way in Middleton’s commercial development.

A ground-breaking study to assess the global competitiveness of Wisconsin manufacturers reveals that Next Generation Manufacturing strategies are a powerful catalyst for worldclass performance and success.

Standard Imaging, Inc. is pleased to announce that it recently raised more than $9,000 for the American Cancer Society, as part of its 7th Annual Golf Classic fundraiser, held on May 16, 2007, at The Meadows of Six Mile Creek golf course. For the 6th consecutive year, Standard Imaging bested its prior year’s fundraising effort.

On Wednesday, October 17, 2007, Standard Imaging, Inc., held an open house to showcase its new 27,000 square foot facility located at 3120 Deming Way in Middleton, WI. Nearly 300 customers, community members, university members, friends and family attended the open house, which included facility tours, product displays and a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Standard Imaging, Inc. is pleased to announce that it recently raised nearly $7,000 for the American Cancer Society, as part of its 6th Annual Golf Classic fundraiser, held on May 11, 2007, at The Meadows of Six Mile Creek golf course. For the 5th consecutive year, Standard Imaging bested its prior year fundraising effort.

Standard Imaging, Inc. is pleased to announce that it recently received two patents from the US Patent and Trademark Office. Both patents apply directly to currently available Standard Imaging products and each is a great addition to the growing Standard Imaging strategic, intellectual property portfolio.

One of the largest renewable and essentially free energy source lies literally at our feet and is available to basically anyone: geothermal energy. Middleton-based Standard Imaging, Inc., a world-wide leader in radiation calibration equipment, has equipped its new headquarters with geothermal energy, among other features.

Governor Jim Doyle today congratulated 11 recipients of the Governor’s New Product Awards. The awards were made at the 35th annual Governor’s New Product Awards Banquet, held on April 13, 2006 at SC Grand’s, Frank’s Dinner Theatre, DePere. Department of Commerce Secretary Mary P. Burke presented the awards on behalf of Governor Doyle.

Standard Imaging announced today the acquisition of the Lucy 3D QA Phantom product line from Sandstrom Trade & Technology, Welland, Ontario, Canada. Lucy 3D QA Phantom is a comprehensive quality assurance instrument used to test and measure the accuracy of stereotactic radiosurgery and radiotherapy protocols when treating tumors and other medical disorders by simulating a patient's head. Stereotactic radiosurgery is a non-invasive medical procedure that utilizes very accurately targeted, large doses of radiation and is an effective alternative to surgery or conventional radiation treatment.

The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology is pleased to announce that TomoTherapy Inc., Varian Medical Systems, Inc., and Standard Imaging have been elected to serve three-year terms on ASTRO's Corporate Advisory Council. These companies were elected by ASTRO's corporate membership and approved by the Society's Board of Directors.