AMSTERDAM, Netherlands & VIENNA, Austria — March 5, 2026
Royal Philips, a global leader in healthcare technology, has introduced Rembra, a next-generation computed tomography (CT) imaging system designed to meet the demands of high-volume emergency and radiology departments. The new CT platform was unveiled during the European Congress of Radiology 2026 and aims to improve diagnostic speed, patient access, and clinical confidence in acute and high-demand imaging environments. The system is CE marked and currently pending 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, positioning it as a major innovation in the field of advanced medical imaging technology. By integrating AI-powered reconstruction, advanced detector technology, and streamlined clinical workflows, Rembra is designed to enable faster diagnoses and improve operational efficiency in hospitals facing increasing patient volumes and workforce shortages.
Ultra-Fast Imaging Technology Enhances Diagnostic Speed
A defining feature of the Rembra CT platform is its industry-leading image reconstruction capability, delivering speeds of up to 106 images per second. This rapid reconstruction performance allows clinicians and radiologists to access CT scans almost immediately after acquisition, enabling faster decision-making in critical clinical scenarios such as stroke, trauma, and emergency diagnostics.
Healthcare systems worldwide are experiencing increasing pressure due to rising patient demand and growing clinical complexity. Rembra was developed specifically to address these challenges by providing high-throughput imaging capacity capable of supporting up to 270 CT examinations per day in busy radiology departments. By enabling faster imaging workflows, the system helps healthcare professionals manage high patient volumes while maintaining diagnostic accuracy and efficiency.
Philips engineers designed the CT system with advanced processing capabilities that integrate AI-enabled workflow automation, which can help streamline routine imaging tasks and reduce operational delays. These features support consistent imaging quality while allowing clinicians to focus more on patient care and clinical interpretation.
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Largest-in-Class Bore Expands Patient Access and Comfort
Another key innovation of the Rembra CT system is its largest-in-class 85-centimeter bore, designed to accommodate a wide range of patient types and clinical procedures. This expanded imaging space improves accessibility for bariatric patients, trauma cases, and complex interventional procedures, which often require additional room for positioning medical instruments and ensuring patient comfort during imaging.
The system also offers a standard field of view of 60 centimeters and an extended field of view of 85 centimeters, enabling comprehensive visualization of anatomical structures in a single scan. This capability helps reduce the need for repeat imaging procedures, improving both workflow efficiency and patient safety.
In addition, Rembra includes a high-performance patient table with a scan range of up to 2.3 meters, providing flexibility for imaging different anatomical regions while maintaining optimal positioning accuracy. These features are particularly valuable in high-acuity medical environments where speed, precision, and accessibility are critical for delivering timely medical interventions.
AI-Powered Detector Improves Imaging Quality and Productivity
At the core of the Rembra CT system is Philips’ next-generation NanoPanel Precise XD detector, which was developed to deliver high-resolution imaging while maintaining dose efficiency. Designed to work seamlessly with artificial intelligence algorithms, the detector provides improved image clarity and enables the visualization of fine anatomical details down to 0.25 millimeters.
The system achieves in-plane spatial resolution of 23 line pairs per centimeter, allowing clinicians to observe subtle anatomical structures and potential abnormalities with exceptional clarity. A two-dimensional anti-scatter grid further enhances image quality by minimizing scatter radiation, ensuring reliable imaging performance even in challenging patient conditions.
Rembra’s integrated AI technologies also support smart workflow automation, helping to simplify routine imaging tasks and improve productivity across radiology departments. By reducing manual steps and optimizing scanning procedures, these features contribute to more predictable imaging workflows and improved operational efficiency.
The CT platform is also engineered for long-term reliability and sustainability. It is designed to operate in high-altitude environments up to 5,000 meters and supports an expected system lifetime of up to 20 years with proper maintenance and upgrades. Philips has also introduced its “Tube for Life” service program, which covers CT tube replacement for up to 10 years, improving cost predictability for healthcare providers.
Strengthening Leadership in Spectral CT Innovation
In addition to the Rembra CT launch, Philips also showcased Verida, an advanced AI-powered spectral CT system that represents the next evolution in detector-based imaging technology. Spectral CT enables clinicians to analyze tissue composition and improve disease characterization by capturing multiple energy levels during imaging.
By combining spectral imaging, artificial intelligence, and advanced detector technology, Philips aims to provide healthcare providers with more precise diagnostic tools capable of improving disease detection and treatment planning. These innovations highlight the company’s ongoing commitment to advancing radiology technologies that enhance clinical outcomes and operational efficiency in modern healthcare environments.
As healthcare systems continue to face increasing diagnostic workloads, technologies such as Rembra may play a crucial role in enabling faster imaging workflows, improving patient access to advanced diagnostics, and supporting clinicians in delivering more accurate and timely medical decisions.
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Source: Philips press release
