NDI Releases Tabletop Field Generator

November 2011

WATERLOO, Canada -- NDI (Northern Digital Inc.), a world-leader in 3D measurement technology for medical, industrial and research applications, is pleased to announce the release of a new Tabletop Field Generator (TTFG). This new Field Generator, which augments the Aurora V2 EM Tracking System, is largely unaffected by the presence of distorting metals located beneath it.

NDI recognizes that OEMs wishing to incorporate electromagnetic tracking in their applications are generally interested in customizing the components to create new form-factors or to allow for tighter integration options minimizing the impact to clinical workflow. With this in mind, NDI has designed the Tabletop Field Generator. At only 3.4 cm thick, the TTFG is designed to be placed on a patient table, between the patient and the table. The TTFG minimizes any tracking distortions caused by conductive or ferromagnetic materials located below the TTFG. This allows it to be placed on any patient table from any manufacturer with little concern for the structural materials present in the table. This revolution in electromagnetic tracking demonstrates the commitment to innovation and customer-driven solutions that NDI continues to successfully pursue.

"NDI is excited to be launching the Tabletop Field Generator" said Dave Rath, V.P. Medical Division. "We continue to show how our product platform has the most to offer medical OEMs looking to incorporate tracking into their applications. In addition to our full line of Aurora sensors and tools, the Tabletop Field Generator is one example of many possibilities to customize our products to meet specific OEM requirements."

For more information, see the Aurora brochure.

About NDI

Established 30 years ago, NDI is trusted by international leaders in medicine, industry and research for the accuracy and reliability of its measurement technology. NDI systems are used in applications from computer-assisted surgery to aeronautics; from quality inspection to human motion research. Today, the company is a world leader in advanced 3D measurement technology. With over 20,000 installations in more than 30 countries around the world, NDI's success has been built on the ability to understand and meet the unique individual needs of customer applications.