Mevion Medical Systems, a provider of compact proton therapy systems, and Nelco Worldwide, a radiation-shielding products and solutions firm, are collaborating on the faster adoption of proton therapy.
The companies aim to facilitate the conversion of existing linear accelerator (LINAC) vaults for the Mevion S250-FIT Proton Therapy System. The system, along with the Hyperscan pencil beam scanning technology, can be installed within an existing LINAC vault.
This partnership combines Mevion’s compact proton therapy system with Nelco's expertise in radiation shielding. By incorporating optimized shielding designs and specialized shielding doors into the vault conversion process, healthcare providers can benefit from cost savings and reduced implementation time, the two firms said.
