We’re excited to announce the successful installation of our state-of-the-art digital PET/CT system at Centre Mèdic Alomar in Barcelona. This milestone, achieved in close collaboration with our trusted partner APR Salud, marks another step forward in our mission to expand access to advanced molecular imaging. As a leading provider of diagnostic imaging services in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands, Centre Mèdic Diagnòstic Alomar operates a network of 22 centers equipped with cutting-edge MRI systems and a growing portfolio of technologies, including CT, ultrasound, mammography, and dental CT. The addition of our digital PET/CT system further strengthens their ability to deliver precise, high-quality diagnostics and reinforces their role as a reference in advanced imaging across the region.
Cutting-edge Molecular Imaging Within Reach
The uMI® 550 is United Imaging’s entry-level digital PET/CT system, engineered to bring advanced molecular imaging to a broader range of healthcare institutions—without compromise. Equipped with digital PET detectors, Time-of-Flight technology, and a 24 cm axial field of view, it delivers outstanding sensitivity, clarity, and coverage across a variety of clinical needs.
The uMI® 550 features a next-generation cardiac workflow designed to simplify procedures and ensure exceptional image quality, even with high count-rate tracers commonly used in cardiac PET studies. But its strengths go far beyond cardiology. With powerful imaging performance and intelligent solutions, the uMI 550 is equally suited for a wide range of applications—including oncology, neurology, and beyond—making it a truly versatile tool for modern molecular imaging.
With its advanced capabilities and future-ready design, the uMI 550 is more than a smart investment—it’s a strategic step toward meeting the growing complexity of modern diagnostic care. Available in both fixed and mobile configurations, it reflects United Imaging’s commitment to delivering high-performance technology in any setting—helping providers better serve their communities.
Discover What Powers the uMI® 550’s Elite Performance
Integrated-Light-Guide Digital PET Detector
The uMI® 550’s digital PET detector combines ultra-fine crystal technology with an innovative integrated light guide to significantly enhance both light collection efficiency and spatial resolution. This advanced design enables superior image clarity, achieving a NEMA resolution of just 2.9 mm.
Time-of-Flight technology
By enabling precise localization of annihilation photons, the uMI® 550’s advanced Time-of-Flight (TOF) technology significantly accelerates image convergence. This not only improves image contrast but also reduces noise, resulting in a markedly enhanced contrast-to-noise ratio. The outcome is sharper, more reliable images—especially valuable when visualizing small or complex lesions.
AI-Powered Clarity with Every Scan
uAI® HYPER DPR integrates a deep learning neural network into the PET image reconstruction process, delivering images with exceptional contrast and reduced noise—especially in 18F-FDG studies. The algorithm was trained using total-body PET data from the uEXPLORER®, United Imaging’s ultra-long axial field-of-view PET/CT system. As the only reconstruction method on the market benefiting from this level of comprehensive input, uAI® HYPER DPR sets a new standard for image quality in clinical PET.
Sharper Images, Even in Motion
HYPER FOCUS (Respiratory Motion Management) intelligently compensates for respiratory motion by using the patient's own breathing signal to create a single, motion-corrected PET image. Unlike traditional gating methods, it uses 100% of the acquired PET data and aligns it precisely with the CT image—resulting in sharper, more reliable images, particularly in areas like the lungs and upper abdomen.
Effortless Daily Quality Control
uCare.iQC provides a streamlined, source-free approach to daily system quality control by leveraging the intrinsic radioactivity of the PET detector crystals. This fully automated check can be scheduled overnight or performed at the start of the day, simplifying operational workflows and ensuring consistent imaging performance. Developed in response to customer feedback, uCare.iQC enhances efficiency without compromising precision—and by eliminating the need for external sources and reducing manual workload, it also contributes to lowering the system’s total cost of ownership.
Advancing Global Diagnostics, One Installation at a Time
Each installation brings us closer to our mission of expanding access to advanced diagnostic technology worldwide. Thank you to APR Salud for being a key partner in making this vision a reality. Together, we’re shaping the future of diagnostics and improving lives.
Discover the future of diagnostics. Visit our website to explore the groundbreaking features of the uMI®550 and see how it’s revolutionizing patient care: https://eu.united-imaging.com/en/product-service/products/mi/umi-550