At the heart of the system is an innovative optical camera integrated into the collimator. This allows clinicians to monitor patients in real time from both the examination and control room, helping maintain patient focus while managing complex workflows. Alongside this, the live view display overlays key imaging information, such as detector position and irradiation field, supporting highly accurate positioning and reducing the need for repeat exposures.

Efficiency is a defining feature of the SR5. With rapid image acquisition and features such as remote collimation and motion detection, radiographers can work more effectively while maintaining confidence in image quality. The system’s ability to detect patient movement and recall previous positioning further minimises retakes and enhances workflow continuity.

Ease of use has also been carefully considered. The SR5 incorporates intuitive controls, clear visual indicators, and ergonomic handling, including power-assisted movement and wireless operation options. These features help reduce operator fatigue and support consistent, precise positioning across a wide range of examinations.

Importantly, patient safety and comfort remain central to the system’s design. From reduced radiation exposure through automatic filtration to protective cushioning around key components, every detail contributes to a safer and more reassuring patient experience.

The Shimadzu RADspeed Pro SR5 is available through HSL, providing healthcare organisations across the UK and Ireland with not only cutting-edge imaging technology, but also a complete support package. From installation and training to ongoing maintenance and service, HSL ensures your department can operate with confidence and continuity.

By combining advanced imaging capabilities with user-focused design and patient-centred innovation, the RADspeed Pro SR5 represents a smarter approach to modern radiography helping departments improve efficiency, enhance patient care, and support clinical excellence every day.

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The Shimadzu MX8C has become the mobile imaging system of choice across the HSE, with now more than 110 digital mobile X-ray units installed across hospitals in Ireland. Known for its reliability, ease of use, and outstanding image quality, the MX8C continues to set the standard for hospital radiology equipment in Ireland.

At HSL, we’re dedicated to making advanced imaging technology in Ireland more accessible for both patients and clinicians. A huge thank you to our valued partners and the hardworking hospital teams who make this possible every day.

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The Shimadzu RadSpeed Fit offers fantastic image quality and is equipped with a floating tabletop that can support up to 320kg, an X-ray tube that can be moved freely over a wide range for truly easy positioning, and a removable grid to reduce patient exposure. Additionally, with its high image quality due to the large output power and simple operability, the RadSpeed Fit offers a sense of ease and operational comfort for users. The system is also equipped with a high-power generator with a maximum tube current of 500 mA (32 kW type) or 630 mA (56 kW type), levels that are unprecedented in conventional floor-mounted X-ray rooms. This provides imaging quality comparable to high-end models and ensures consistency of X-ray image diagnoses.

The Shimadzu RadSpeed Fit is compatible with the newest Shimadzu 99µm Glassless detector and advanced imaging software including Vuno AI Chest screening and its easy-to-use floor-mounted system is designed for ease and comfort in radiography.

Commenting on how HSL has enabled trusts to upgrade their imaging technologies whilst working within budgetary and physical limitations in their facilities HSL’s Regional Director of Operations Steve Leatherland said, “HSL has over 60 years’ experience working in partnership with trusts across the UK and Ireland to ensure they are delivering a high standard of patient care whilst also working to maximise efficiencies and improve user experience for radiography teams.”

“Now, more than ever, healthcare trusts across the board are seeking out ways to optimise their limited budgets. Because of the high adaptability of the RadSpeed Fit to work within areas of the hospital with lower ceiling clearances, trusts can avoid costly building projects that could be required of other comparable equipment to create required headspace whilst remaining uncompromised on the high standard of imaging and diagnostics carried out within their departments,” Steve added.

HSL partners with hospitals and trusts throughout the UK on a wide range of imaging projects, from general x-ray equipment to more specialised products including cutting-edge flat panel C-Arm suites, image guided lithotripsy systems and high-end lasers. Its team works closely in partnership with radiology and surgical teams to develop an understanding of their needs and deliver technologies that meet requirements for accuracy, ease of use, durability, and user and patient experience whilst also providing comprehensive continued support for maintenance, calibration, testing and repairing when required.

In addition to supplying state of the art technologies for healthcare, HSL’s team provides a high level of continued support for trusts, offering continued training, maintenance, and servicing to ensure that standards are maintained beyond the installation phase of the project. For more information on the Shimadzu RadSpeed Fit available through Hospital Services Limited visit www.hsl.co.uk or email sales@hsl.co.uk.

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• Hologic Horizon W
• Shimadzu Radspeed Fit

Key benefits:

• Early Detection and prevention
• Accurate Diagnosis
• Efficiency and Rapid results
• Improved Patient Services

Context

One of the hallmark features of the new health hub is the introduction of the DEXA Scanning & X-ray Service, marking a regional first for Newry. Dexa, a bone density scanner, plays a pivotal role in identifying and assessing the risk of osteoporosis, thereby enabling early intervention to prevent fractures. This service is particularly pertinent for demographics such as smokers, individuals over 50 years old, and postmenopausal women, where osteoporosis risk is heightened.

Challenge

Finding a single supplier who could provide both the DEXA and floor-mounted X-Ray systems for the trust, made more difficult by the constraint of converting an existing building, which imposed limitations on the size of the equipment. It was crucial for the equipment to fit within the available space and still be fully functional after installation.

The compact footprint of the Radspeed fit system proved to be highly advantageous. Its small size made it an ideal fit for the limited space available, overcoming the size constraint while ensuring that the trust’s imaging needs were met effectively.

Solution

HSL has introduced advanced diagnostic services, including Dexa Scanning for osteoporosis risk assessment and X-ray imaging, in the new healthcare facility in Newry City. The solution prioritizes patient education and engagement, empowering individuals to take proactive steps towards their health.

Results

“As the proprietor of Mourne Scan Clinic, collaborating with HSL on our patient-centric facility was truly gratifying. Our cutting-edge X-ray and Dexa systems, equipped with advanced AI-supported software, redefine the patient experience. Referrals are required for both services, yet our ‘one-stop’ approach ensures seamless resolution for those without. Offering same-day appointments alongside our unique walk-in service, we streamline the process. For Dexa, referral, approval, and scan are all managed upon arrival, with radiology reports available within 5 days. Similarly, for X-ray, the entire process is expedited, with reports ready within 1 hour. We handle the logistics while our patients unwind in our newly renovated healthcare haven.” Lisa Hughes Owner of Mourne Scan Clinic.

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Dr John Cathcart commented

“Emily Garland (Seen in the picture ) is a 1st year student on the undergraduate course BSc Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging, based at Ulster University on the Jordanstown campus. This is new equipment for our practical training suite that is used for all 3 years of training at various stages in each year.

The course is place within the School of Health Sciences in the Faculty of Life and Health Sciences. It is the sole provider of Diagnostic radiography training in Northern Ireland, places are commissioned by the Department of Health Northern Ireland. Presently we take in 58 students a year for the 3-year course.

We are delighted with the new Shimadzu Radspeed room from Hospital Services Ltd. It is user friendly, easy to move and perfect for teaching our students.”

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The catchment area includes patients residing in the East Galway, Roscommon, Midlands and Mid-Western areas

Portiuncula Hospital have just taken receipt for their new Shimadzu DaRt Evolution mobile DR system from HSL (Hospital Services Ltd). This new Direct Digital mobile system will enable the hospital to acquire high resolution low dose X-Ray images.

The hospital is also utilising the new Canon CXDI-701C AED detector within their existing X-Ray room to assist with patients that have been involved in RTC’s.

Margaret Dervan Radiology Services Manager commented.

“The new Shimadzu mobile DaRt Evolution from HSL will make a huge difference within our department. We will have the ability to view images instantaneously on the mobile in ICU while also improving image quality and reducing dose. The ability to use the new Canon AED detector within our existing X-Ray rooms will be a huge help and will make a big difference when dealing with complex cases”.

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Mayo Medical Academy developed in partnership with NUI Galway and GMIT for training of doctors.  Centre of Nurse and Midwifery Education at GMIT Castlebar.

Eddie Conran Radiology Services Manager commented

“The replacement of an old plug in mobile unit with the Shimadzu Mobile Art Evolution from HSL (Hospital Services Ltd) was a most welcome addition to mobile ward radiography in Mayo University Hospital. It is a compact, mobile & very versatile unit making it user friendly in tight spaces on wards. The ability to move the whole unit remotely from the tube head is particularly useful when a radiographer finds themselves on the far side of a bed wanting to adjust position”

Picture: from left to right

Dr Ronan S. Ryan, Consultant Radiologist & Associate Clinical Director

Deirdre Foggin (Senior Radiographer/Sonographer),

Joanne Pemberton (Senior Radiographer/Sonographer,

Imelda Mallon (Radiation Safety Officer),

Eddie Conran (Radiography Services Manager),

Mariosa Kelly (MRI Radiographer),

Joanne Lowe (Clinical Specialist Radiographer).

Michael Leonard Territory Manager HSL

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GUH play a leadership role in acute service delivery providing regional services for a wide range of specialities and is also a designated supra regional centre for cancer and cardiac services serving a catchment area in the region of one million people along the West from Donegal to Tipperary North.

GUH is a Model 4 hospital providing 24/7 acute surgery, acute medicine, and critical care and is recognised for Higher Medical Training in all specialities.

Susan Coyle Radiology Services Manager in GUH commented

“We are delighted to have taken delivery of our new Shimadzu Mobile EFX DaRt from HSL (Hospital Services Ltd) This system will make a massive difference within our hospital in term of image quality, reduced dose and higher patient throughput. The system will be predominantly based in the ICU unit where we will now have the ability to acquire Digital images within 2 seconds. This is a fantastic advantage compared to our older systems as the Consultants can view the images at the bedside if needed. This system is also wireless so the images can be sent straight to PAC once they have been taken. With the complex nature of patients in ICU the fact that we now have a Wireless DR detector means that there will be less patient movement which is always positive.”

Picture From left to Right

Aileen Codd – Senior Radiographer

Gavin O’ Gara -Radiographer

Sinead Larkin – Radiographer

Kieran White – Radiographer

Eileen Kelly- Radiography Services Manager 1

Susan Coyle- Radiography Services Manager 2

Michael Leonard-  Territory Manager Hospital Services Ltd

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