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Does Digital Radiography (DR) eliminate a workflow step in the processing of X-ray images in comparison to other radiography technologies (Film, CR Phosphor plates)?

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Does Digital Radiography (DR) eliminate a workflow step in the processing of X-ray images in comparison to other radiography technologies (Film, CR Phosphor plates)?

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Yes, traditional film needs processing time and CR Phosphor plates/film need reading (scanning) time. DR takes the processing, reading or scanning out of the equation by producing instant results at the point of inspection by acquiring an image per request in as little as 2-5 seconds.