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[KIMES 2021] HDT's portable X-ray MINE, a leader of historical evolution of X-ray

Since COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for a ligh, covenient anduser-friendly portable X-ray like MINE 2 has dramatically increased.

In South Korea, HDT's Mine systems have been installed in the screeningclinics throughout Seoul and contributed greatly to the combat against

Despite the attenuation of COVID-19 cases, CEO Oh believes that themedical settings will still need convenience and portability in diagnosis

as the world needs to be ready for the unknown pandemic that may take place in the near future.

"Now, the portable X-ray can help first-line medical staff anddoctors detect any abnormalities in the respiratory system and prevent furthercross-infections." Immediate processing of the X-rays images is anincredible advantage not just for the pandemic situations but

for those who live in a remote area and hardly have any access to themedical care.

"In many other countries, there are people and children who don'thave as many chances as most of us do. This X-ray is small hence perfect for amedical van.

Due to is low radiation dose, the van may not need any shielding."

However, it is true that still the portable X-ray devices raise somequestions.

"A lot of people still have doubts about the quality of image that aportable device like Mine 2 can provide. I hope KIMES is anopportunity for us to proveour dedication and efforts we have been devoting for over 10 years."

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