Hexpand™ technology is CDR Systems’ proprietary advancement in thermoplastic immobilization design. It introduces uniform reinforcement within the thermoplastic structure to support high-precision immobilization, predictable molding behavior, and a more positive patient experience—without adding complexity to clinical workflows.
Hexpand™ technology reflects CDR Systems’ commitment to designing products that serve both the Radiation Therapist and the patient, balancing precision, usability, and modern clinical expectations.
Traditional thermoplastic materials often require compromises between rigidity, conformity, and patient tolerance. Hexpand™ technology was developed to address these challenges by:
The result is a thermoplastic solution that supports clinical accuracy while improving day-to-day usability.
At the core of Hexpand™ technology is uniform reinforcement, designed to distribute structural support evenly throughout the thermoplastic.
Key performance outcomes include:
This uniformity helps therapists achieve reliable results with greater confidence and consistency.
Hexpand™ technology was developed with direct consideration for therapist workflow and handling.
Therapist-focused advantages include:
By reducing uncertainty during molding, Hexpand™ technology supports lean, efficient immobilization workflows.
Beyond immobilization performance, Hexpand™ technology is designed to improve how patients experience thermoplastic immobilization.
Patient-focused benefits include:
A positive patient experience supports comfort, confidence, and compliance throughout treatment.
Hexpand™ technology supports the precision requirements of contemporary radiotherapy without introducing unnecessary workflow burden.
Clinical alignment includes:
Precision is achieved through material design, not increased complexity.
CDR Systems positioning and immobilization solutions incorporating Hexpand™ technology are designed to integrate into modern radiotherapy environments, including gantry-based and bore-based systems, and to support common clinical workflows such as CT (including 4D-CT where applicable), MRI (where applicable), PET-CT, on-board imaging (kV/MV, CBCT), and SGRT, across techniques including IMRT, VMAT, SRS, SBRT, and related approaches.
Hexpand™ technology is incorporated into CDR Systems LT-Thermoplastics™, supporting high-precision immobilization while enhancing usability and patient experience.
Hexpand™ technology represents CDR Systems’ approach to innovation—delivering uniform reinforcement, predictable performance, and a modern patient experience, all designed around the people who use our products every day.