Although many of you might still be waiting for the much-anticipated debut of NVIDIA's next-generation of Fermi-based graphics cards, the Santa Clara, California-based chip maker continues to expand its involvement in other segments than just PC graphics. On that note, the company has recently issued a press release detailing its partnership with Siemens Healthcare, demonstrating a new solution targeted at the health segment. The new solution combines NVIDIA's QuadFX graphics with 3D Vision stereoscopic glasses and the Siemens ultrasound fourSight Workplace image management software for a new, immersive 3D ultrasound viewing experience.

“Imagine the absolute thrill of an expectant mom and dad putting on 3D glasses and being able to really see what their baby looks like in vivid, high-resolution detail,” said Jeff Brown, general manager, NVIDIA Professional Solutions. “NVIDIA Quadro technology enables our partners like Siemens Healthcare to make the impossible possible—offering remarkable 3D visual experiences that are also cost-effective for physicians.”

NVIDIA has been actively promoting its 3D Vision technology as a source for users to take full advantage of the company's line of GeForce graphics cards, taking the gaming and multimedia visual experience to a ... (read more)