This medical system is used for patient diagnosis and treatment. It is designed to be easy for a technologist to use when taking X-ray images and to minimize patient discomfort. It is highly portable and can quickly obtain images, so it can be used flexibly in hospitals and medical clinics.
These four Kyoto yuzen dyeing patterns, which were created for this project, depict the four seasons’ spring, summer, fall, and winter. This Shimadzu original karakami paper pattern, which depicts the morning mist on Mt. Hiei, is the perfect choice for a smoothly moving instrument. The gentle impressions of the Kyoto textiles and repairable karakami paper materials evoke the charm of a one-of-a-kind, custom-made product.
A kyoyuzen artist made four sketches for Shimadzu based on the four seasons in Kyoto. The artist used yuzen dyeing to create designs that reflect the changing of the four seasons and are imbued with Japanese aesthetic sensibility. The designs are attached to the instrument side panels, creating a unique charm as a custom-made item.
The karakami paper technique is used for the sliding paper doors in traditional kyomachiya townhouses in Kyoto. Shimadzu’s original pattern was made using woodblock printing, adding charm to custom-made items. Each time the main unit moves, the white gofun pigment in the coating, which is made from shells, reflects the light, making the pattern appear and disappear. In this highly sustainable design, only damaged areas are repaired, just as in sliding paper doors.
The side panel uses a traditional cloud motif pattern created by sprinkling foil on textiles woven from raw silk. Sandwiching the fabric in resin not only improves the design but also increases its resistance to chemicals and stains.
A nonslip feature has been added to the handles with this original textured pattern formed by manually hammering out the metal. Applying lacquer to the surface and baking it adds the lacquer’s antibacterial properties. With use, the color of the lacquer changes, creating a sense of attachment to the instrument that strengthens the more it is used.
