Accuray Acquires Linear Acceleration Technology

(Sunnyvale, CA, USA), a manufacturer of image-guided full-body radiosurgical technology, has purchased specific assets of the High Energy Systems Division (HES) of American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E; Billerica, MA, USA).

This transaction gives Accuray exclusive rights to manufacture, market, and sell x-band linear accelerators of medical applications. As such, Accuray now has full control over the technology and production of the x-band linear accelerator systems used in its CyberKnife stereotactic radiosurgery system. X-band linear accelerators are a subsystem of the Cyberknife and are used to produce the radiation beam that destroys cancer cells.

The Cyberknife is a noninvasive, 100% frameless image-guided radiosurgery system that ablates tumors and other lesions anywhere in the body without invasive surgery. The system treats in single or staged sessions, and monitors internal reference points in the anatomy to correct for patient movement in real time during actual treatment. It delivers multiple beams of precisely directed radiation that converge upon the tumor while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.

"With this transaction, Accuray gains increased control over its supply chain and enters in a new phase of growth. Bringing this production capability in-house will lower our cost of doing business and allows us to optimize product performance,” said Chris Raanes, COO of Accuray.





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