Veterinary practices need digital radiography equipment that delivers more than high-quality images. In equine, referral, mobile, and precision-focused clinics, DR panels must also withstand frequent handling, difficult positioning, and demanding clinical environments.
Glass-free DR technology offers a durable alternative to conventional glass-substrate TFT detectors. We offer the Vieworks VIVIX-SF range in 10 × 12, 14 × 17, and 17 × 17-inch formats, supplied with VXvue software to support efficient digital radiography workflows.
What Is a Glass-Free DR Panel?
A digital radiography panel captures X-rays and converts them into a digital image. Conventional flat-panel detectors commonly use a glass substrate beneath the thin-film transistor, or TFT, array.
The Vieworks VIVIX-SF uses a glass-free, flexible TFT structure. This design is intended to provide greater resistance to mechanical stress than traditional glass-substrate detectors, making it well suited to veterinary environments where panels may be repositioned frequently or exposed to accidental knocks.
Glass-free does not mean that a detector can be handled without care. However, it can provide additional reassurance in situations where the risks associated with glass construction are a concern.
Benefits for Veterinary Practices
Designed for demanding environments
Veterinary radiography often takes place in conditions that are very different from a conventional human imaging room. Detectors may be used around large animals, in mobile imaging setups, or on uneven surfaces.
A glass-free panel is designed to better tolerate the physical demands of these environments. This is particularly relevant for equine practices, where positioning a detector beneath or beside a horse can be challenging.
Suitable for equine imaging
Equine imaging requires careful positioning, patient management, and efficient workflow. A detector needs to provide excellent image detail while remaining practical to handle around large and sometimes unpredictable patients.
The VIVIX-SF range offers a combination of glass-free construction and high-resolution imaging, making it a suitable option for equine examinations performed in clinics, referral hospitals, barns, and mobile settings.
High-resolution image capture
The VIVIX-SF F series features a 99 μm pixel pitch, supporting the capture of detailed radiographic images for diagnostic assessment. The available specifications also include 16-bit grayscale imaging and up to 5.0 lp/mm spatial resolution for the referenced models.auntminnie+1
These capabilities can be valuable for clinics where fine anatomical detail and accurate image interpretation are essential.
Flexible detector sizes
Different examinations require different detector dimensions. The Vieworks VIVIX-SF is available in three commonly used sizes:
- 10 × 12 inches for compact, manoeuvrable imaging applications.
- 14 × 17 inches for general radiography and broader anatomical coverage.
- 17 × 17 inches for large field-of-view examinations.
This range allows practices to select the configuration that best suits their patient mix, imaging room, mobile setup, and clinical workflow.
Practical for referral hospitals
Referral hospitals often manage complex cases and a wide variety of patients. They may require imaging equipment that can move efficiently between rooms, departments, or clinical teams.
The combination of multiple panel sizes, glass-free construction, and digital workflow support makes the VIVIX-SF range suitable for high-use referral environments. Its design can help practices balance image quality, detector handling, and workflow efficiency.
Glass-Free Versus Glass TFT Detectors
Both glass-substrate and glass-free TFT detectors can produce high-quality diagnostic images. The key difference is the construction of the detector substrate and how that construction responds to physical handling.
Feature | Vieworks VIVIX-SF glass-free panel | Conventional glass TFT panel |
Substrate | Flexible, glass-free TFT structure | Glass substrate |
Mechanical design | Designed for increased resistance to mechanical stress | Requires careful handling to protect the glass substrate |
Veterinary suitability | Particularly appropriate for equine, mobile, referral, and high-use environments | Suitable where detector handling and protection can be carefully controlled |
Image quality | High-resolution digital imaging, including a 99 μm pixel pitch in the F series | Varies according to manufacturer and model |
Available sizes | 10 × 12, 14 × 17, and 17 × 17 inches | Varies according to manufacturer and model |
Workflow software | VXvue software | Depends on the manufacturer and system |
Main consideration | Durability and flexibility in demanding environments | Image performance, cost, and handling requirements vary by model |
The choice should be based on the practice’s imaging requirements rather than on detector construction alone. Pixel pitch, scintillator type, detector protection, software compatibility, battery performance, warranty, servicing, and integration should all be considered.
Vieworks VIVIX-SF With VXvue Software
The Vieworks VIVIX-SF range is supplied with VXvue software, supporting digital image acquisition and radiography workflow management. This enables veterinary teams to capture, review, process, and manage images efficiently.
A streamlined software workflow can help reduce delays between exposure and image review. It can also support communication between veterinarians, radiographers, surgeons, and referral specialists when images need to be assessed or shared as part of a patient’s care.
Actual workflow features and integration options may depend on the system configuration, installation, and practice requirements.
A Strong Option for Precision-Focused Clinics
The Vieworks VIVIX-SF is particularly suitable for:
- – Equine practices working with large animals and challenging detector positions.
- – Referral hospitals handling complex cases and high imaging volumes.
- – Veterinary clinics where fine image detail is important to diagnosis and treatment planning.
- – Mobile and mixed-practice services requiring adaptable digital radiography equipment.
- – Practices seeking a glass-free alternative to conventional TFT detector technology.
For these users, the value of the VIVIX-SF lies in the balance between image quality and practical durability. The panel is designed to support demanding clinical work while giving veterinary teams flexibility across different patient sizes and examination types.
