Siemens Medical Solutions has introduced the all-digital Sonoline G40 ultrasound imaging system. The newest member of the Siemens ultrasound family combines best-in-class image quality, workflow advancements and color Doppler capabilities to meet daily clinical needs in a variety of clinical settings, including general imaging, obstetrics/gynecology, and internal medicine. The G40 system sets a new standard in compact, mobile ultrasound with best-in-class imaging performance including color Doppler and pulse-wave Doppler capabilities. Phased array technology also expands clinical capabilities to include cardiac survey and small-footprint abdominal imaging. Other advances include Virtual Format Imaging (VFI), which offers a variety of linear, trapezoidal and steered two-dimensional imaging formats. In addition, parallel B-mode and color signal processing provides higher frame rates and a better color performance.