Verasonics, Inc., a global leader in research ultrasound, has announced a series of significant enhancements to its Vantage® NXT Research Ultrasound Platform, specifically aimed at strengthening capabilities in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Materials Science, and Industrial R&D. The company has introduced new low-channel system configurations and extended programming features designed to meet the growing needs of both academic researchers and commercial developers.
The latest update introduces Vantage NXT 32LE and 64 system models, available in both mid- and high-frequency ranges. These 32- and 64-channel platforms are engineered for users requiring focused, low-channel data acquisition—especially in transmit-receive imaging, NDT, and experimental physics. These models now join Verasonics’ expanding Vantage NXT product family, offering scalable solutions to suit a broad range of applications from biomedical imaging to industrial evaluation.
Also included in the update are two new Universal Transducer Adapters (UTAs)—the NXT UTA 260-MUX and NXT UTA 408-GE MUX—to enhance system flexibility for researchers using various probe configurations.
Another major addition is the expansion of the Acquisition SDK Option, a C-based API released earlier in March. The SDK now supports programming for the NXT UTA 256 Direct, NXT UTA 64 LEMO, as well as high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) configurations. This feature enables users to program their systems without relying on MATLAB®, facilitating integration into legacy systems or proprietary third-party software environments. The API maintains compatibility with familiar data structures and naming conventions from Verasonics' MATLAB Programming Model, streamlining the development of custom applications for research or commercial use.
These additions are available immediately to all existing Vantage NXT users. They also provide additional value for those evaluating an uptrade from the earlier Vantage Research Ultrasound System to the Vantage NXT.
“The Vantage NXT platform continues to expand to meet the needs of academic and commercial customers across the globe,” said Jon K. Daigle, President and Chief Executive Officer at Verasonics. “We are excited to showcase these new enhancements with configurations and features to advance research in Biomedical, Materials Science and Industrial R&D arenas.”
Verasonics continues to position the Vantage NXT system as a versatile and high-performance platform for non-invasive research, addressing the increasingly complex requirements of modern ultrasound-based diagnostics and evaluation methods.
Reference: https://verasonics.com/
