Portable X-rays target lower radiation exposure

Healthcare providers are assessing portable imaging systems that can extend deployment flexibility while reducing radiation dose and leakage.

Portable X-ray systems are gaining relevance as healthcare providers look for imaging equipment that can be deployed across different care settings without increasing radiation exposure.

Speaking during Medical Fair Asia 2026, Ta-Yu Chen, General Manager of Strategy and New Business Development at Energy Resources International Co., Ltd., said the company is using carbon nanotube technology in its portable X-ray systems to differentiate them from traditional designs.

“Our major difference compared to the traditional one is we use carbon nanotube technology,” Chen said.

He said the technology is intended to support lower radiation doses and reduce radiation leakage, addressing safety considerations for both patients and operators.

For hospitals and clinics, the procurement question goes beyond portability. Providers must also assess whether mobile imaging systems can meet safety requirements while fitting into existing diagnostic workflows.

Energy Resources International currently offers a portable dental X-ray model, the HE100, alongside its CVX series for hospital, veterinary and selected industrial applications.

The wider commercial case rests on whether portable imaging can give providers greater flexibility without compromising radiation safety.