In conjunction with Philips, Axion Consulting is working on a research project, which illustrates the benefits of circular economy business models for refurbished medical imaging and ultrasound equipment in Britain’s hospitals.
Launched in September 2015, the six-month project will explore how the proposed circular economy business models for supplying refurbished equipment can work within the UK healthcare sector.
Co-funded by Innovate UK, the study focuses on a range of medical imaging equipment, including ultrasound equipment, MRI scanners, interventional X-ray equipment, mobile surgery and CT scanners.
Significant amounts of critical raw materials, such as Gallium in LCD screens and integrated circuits, Beryllium in CT scanners and Niobium superconducting magnets and Helium for MRI scanners, will also be preserved.
It has been described as an ‘ambitious’ project, which is expected have a ‘significant impact’ on the UK’s healthcare sector. Axion hopes it will allow for a sustainable future, whilst simultaneously increasing the affordability of vital diagnostic hospital equipment.
Comparable to car leasing concepts, the project will incorporate the provision of fully-managed equipment services, pay-per-use and incentivised return and reuse.
The NHS and private sector health professionals are inviting feedback via a short survey as part of the study.
The survey has been designed to gain an understanding of what conditions need to be met for the healthcare sector to adopt alternative business models for high-quality refurbished medical imaging devices.
Axion
Tenax Road
Trafford Park
Manchester
M17 1JT
Power tool manufacturer Makita has added a new battery powered wheelbarrow to its extensive LXT outdoor power equipment range.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Garden, Hand Tools, Innovations & New Products, Plant, Equipment and Hire, Power Tools, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Site PreparationHydro International, an industry leader in water management products and services, is redefining the standard for hydraulic efficiency and adjustability.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Services, Drainage, Drainage Services, Drainage, Guttering, Soffits & Fascias, Facility Management & Building Services, Information Technology, Innovations & New Products, Plumbing, Retrofit & Renovation, Sustainability & Energy EfficiencyASSA ABLOY Door Group is proud to announce a new internal restructure that sees the company joining forces with all comparable business units across Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa, to form a new global division – the ASSA ABLOY EMEIA Door Business Segment.
Posted in Access Control & Door Entry Systems, Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Doors, Facility Management & Building Services, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Security and Fire ProtectionBathroom and piping manufacturer Geberit will be exhibiting at the British Pig & Poultry Fair at NEC Birmingham (15 – 16 May 2024).
Posted in Articles, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Exhibitions and Conferences, Facility Management & Building Services, Innovations & New Products, Pipes, Pipes & Fittings, Plumbing, Retrofit & Renovation