three years. By the end of fiscal 2013, we booked nearly 1,000 orders and completed some 500 instal- lations of our TrueBeamTM system, which technologically set a new standard for linear accelerators when it was introduced in 2010. During the year we launched and booked orders for some 60 new systems and upgrade packages for our EdgeTM radiosurgery suite, which we hope will drive revolution- ary advances in the fight against lung cancer and many other diseases. base, giving Siemens' customers the choice of using Varian's advanced technology when replacing aging treatment machines. We also advanced the development of technology that capitalizes on the best in MR imaging, linear accelerators and treatment planning for targeting tumors. who are continuing to develop new filmless imaging systems for medical diagnostics, dentistry, veteri- nary care and security. We also introduced new products for more compact cargo screening systems, and we made good progress on developing smaller and more cost-effective proton therapy systems. PRODUCTS INTRODUCED IN LaST 3 YEaRS ents around the world. annually, Varian files dozens of patent applications based on continuing innovation in the use of X-rays and high energy physics in medi- cal and industrial applications, X-ray imaging, proton therapy, brachytherapy and software for radiother- apy and radiosurgery. |