A peek into our world
Here at PortableUltrasoundMachines (PUM), we reinvest heavily in R&D, constantly improving our products and portfolio. Most of our customers come back to us time and time again as their skill level and businesses grow, trusting us to always have the very best equipment for their budgets – and the knowledge to support them in getting […]
Upgrading Your Machine: 2 Things To Remember.
If you have been scanning for several years on one particular model of scanner, upgrading your machine can feel really disorientating. This is usually down to two things: the picture looks so different from what you are used to and the controls are in different places. The initial excitement at your brand new machine arriving […]
Does changing your colour map really make a difference to your ultrasound imaging?
One of the features people most love about the Elite 5600 and ScanPad is that you can change the colour map, so that your entire image takes on a different hue. This feature (photopic imaging) is present on many ultrasound machines, and is commonly used in certain specialties. I perform a lot of cardiac ultrasound […]
Pig Backfat Scanning at the Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show
We visited the Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show in Kent today, to test out the MSU3 Ultrasound Machine‘s backfat grading abilities on a range of breeds. Prior to this, our testing had been on single farms, on a limited range of breeds. As sonographers and researchers, we are always field testing the equipment that we […]
Marine Ultrasound Scanners
One of the more unusual enquiries we receive is for ultrasound equipment for marine mammals, fish and corals. We are not the only company in the world that supplies ultrasound for marine use, but we are the only one staffed by research sonographers; this means we have the expertise (and interest!) to help you to […]
Why is the KX5600 so popular?
The KX5600 is one of our most popular ultrasound machines. Cost-effective, reliable, and well supported, it has three main versions: What type of image quality can I expect? There’s really no doubt that for under £2000 (pre-VAT), the KX5600v is the best ultrasound machine that money can buy right now – and this has been […]
The benefits of ultrasound for hedgehogs
Ultrasound can prove to be a really important tool for hedgehog keeping and rescue, but it’s important that the correct system is chosen, and that you have support on hand during the first few months of use. We have previously discussed the best types of ultrasound equipment for hedgehogs, with our most popular choice being […]
Why are ultrasound probes so expensive?
What probes are required for veterinary ultrasound? For small animal abdominal scanning, a single probe will often be sufficient. On the Apogee 1000 Lite, for example, the microconvex probe performs so well that it can cover transabdominal scanning across all sizes of cat and dog (as well as small ruminants), and even be used for […]
Portable ultrasound machines available now – for humanitarian relief
If you are searching for a portable ultrasound machine to assist in the relief effort for the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, please get in touch. We hold vital, cost-effective equipment in stock at all times, can advise on the best configuration for your needs, and can deliver quickly. Our most popular systems for […]
Microscopes: the Ultimate Buying Guide
The Ultimate Microscope Buying Guide. If you’re considering cytology as an additional service to your business, then getting the right microscope for your needs is crucial. In the right hands, a capable microscope like the ScopeX 3 Lens Microscope can even be used for semen analysis (although it’s true that the iSperm is a lot […]