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ArticleComputer-aided design and applications2026

Flexible and Generic Framework for Complex Nuclear Medicine Scanners Using FreeCAD/GDML Workbench.

Anh Le, Amirreza Hashemi, Mark P Ottensmeyer, Hamid Sabet

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4 authors.

Anh LeNortheastern University, Department of Mechanical Engineering.ORCID 0009-0000-1215-5614
Amirreza HashemiMassachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School, Department of Radiology.ORCID 0000-0002-7197-4414
Mark P OttensmeyerMassachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School, Department of Radiology.ORCID 0000-0001-8886-4556
Hamid SabetMassachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School, Department of Radiology.ORCID 0000-0002-6495-882X

Funding

Postgraduate Training Program in Medical Imaging (PTPMI)T32EB013180 · NIBIB · MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL · PI Ciprian Catana, Pedram Heidari · 2011 to 2026
$3.7M
High performance SPECT System for Cardiac ImagingR01HL145160 · NHLBI · MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL · PI SABET, HAMID · 2019 to 2023
$3.6M
NHLBI NIH HHS R01 HL145160NIBIB NIH HHS T32 EB013180
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The design of nuclear imaging scanners is crucial for optimizing detection and imaging processes. While advancements have been made in simplistic, symmetrical modalities, current research is progressing towards more intricate structures, however, the widespread adoption of computer-aided design (CAD) tools for modeling and simulation is still limited. This paper introduces FreeCAD and the GDML Workbench as essential tools for designing and testing complex geometries in nuclear imaging modalities. FreeCAD is a parametric 3D CAD modeler, and GDML is an XML-based language for describing complex geometries in simulations. Their integration streamlines the design and simulation of nuclear medicine scanners, including PET and SPECT scanners. The paper demonstrates their application in creating calibration phantoms and conducting simulations with Geant4, showcasing their precision and versatility in generating sophisticated components for nuclear imaging. The integration of these tools is expected to streamline design processes, enhance efficiency, and facilitate widespread application in the nuclear imaging field.

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Computer-Aided DesigningMedical ScannerNuclear Imaging

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PMID42416283
PMCPMC13341155

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