Hospitals and diagnostic centers today often face the challenge of modernising imaging capabilities without replacing entire X-ray suites. Agfa offers a modular solution built around DR Retrofit, Duraline panels, and DR Detectors that allows radiology departments to shift to digital radiography step by step. This approach preserves existing infrastructure while delivering improved image quality, workflow efficiency, and cost control.
DR Retrofit: Upgrade Rather Than Replace
Agfa’s DR Retrofit solution lets medical facilities convert analogue or CR-based X-ray rooms into full direct radiography (DR) environments. Rather than discarding functioning tables, stands, or generators, Retrofit introduces wireless detectors and acquisition modules into the existing setup. The system is vendor-neutral and allows quick installation with minimal disruption. One Retrofit kit can often be shared among multiple X-ray systems within the facility, extending its utility across fixed and mobile rooms.
With Retrofit, users gain faster image acquisition, immediate image preview, and seamless connectivity to PACS or RIS systems. The switch improves throughput, enabling radiographers to deliver results more quickly and reliably.
Duraline panels: Durable, High-Quality Detectors
At the heart of Agfa’s Retrofit solution are the Duraline panels, engineered with both robustness and imaging performance in mind. These detectors carry an IP67 rating for protection against water and dust and are built to withstand drops up to 1 meter. Their operating temperature range (0 to 40 °C) makes them suitable even in non-standard environments. Among the Dura-line family, the XF+ series introduces a glass-free design, offering added durability and lighter weight.
These panels use Caesium Iodide (CsI) scintillator technology to maintain high sensitivity and support radiation dose reduction, especially when paired with Agfa’s MUSICA image processing. Battery autonomy is a key strength: two batteries provide up to 15 hours of continuous operation, a critical feature for high-volume imaging centers.
Importantly, Dura-line detectors are designed for sharing across X-ray systems. Via NFC or a simple setup button, a single panel can be reallocated to different rooms or mobile units, improving utilisation and reducing idle hardware time.
DR Detectors: Flexible Tools Across Systems
In Agfa’s broader portfolio, DR Detectors include the Dura-line family as well as S-line detectors and specialised mammography panels. These detectors support both new DR installations and retrofit kits. They are wireless, lightweight, and suited for rapid removal or repositioning to serve multiple imaging stations. Because these detectors eliminate the need for cassettes or plates, imaging cycles are simplified, error sources are reduced, and throughput increases.
DR Detectors integrate fully with Agfa’s imaging ecosystem. Image data is delivered rapidly to the acquisition station, previewed by MUSICA optimisation, and then stored or forwarded to PACS, all in a streamlined chain that reduces delays and decision latency.
The Case for Agfa’s Modular Radiography Ecosystem
By combining DR Retrofit, Duraline panels, and DR Detectors, Agfa offers a future-ready, cost effective imaging path. Radiology departments benefit in multiple ways:
- Incremental investment: upgrades can begin room by room without tearing down existing infrastructure
- Improved workflow: immediate previews, fewer retakes, detector sharing, and faster throughput
- Durability: rugged design minimises downtime and repair costs
- Consistent image quality with lower dose: advanced detectors plus intelligent processing deliver diagnostic clarity while protecting patients
- Scalability: facilities can later evolve to full DR rooms or mobile imaging using the same detector infrastructure
Agfa’s approach empowers medical imaging departments to adopt smart, phased modernisation. With Retrofit and advanced DR Detectors, healthcare providers gain digital capabilities, improved performance, and long-term value, all while maintaining operational continuity.
If your facility is exploring upgrade options from analogue or CR to DR, Agfa’s modular ecosystem offers flexibility and confidence to choose the pace and scale that match your workflow and budget.
