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Dornier Aries 2 vs KAPHA EMFOCUS VET
Both the Dornier Aries 2 and the KAPHA EMFOCUS VET concentrate their energy at a focal point inside tissue, so they are built for the same clinical job and compare fairly. The Dornier Aries 2 uses EMSE wave generation; the KAPHA EMFOCUS VET uses electromagnetic. Neither publishes a purchase price, so both need a written quote. FDA records located: for the Dornier Aries 2, no record located; for the KAPHA EMFOCUS VET, no record located.
Specs and prices are estimates based on publicly available data as of September 2026. Confirm details with the manufacturer or seller before you buy.
Side by side
| Specification | FocusedDornier Aries 2 | Broad-focused & specialtyKAPHA EMFOCUS VET |
|---|---|---|
Technology | ||
| Category | Focused systems | Broad-focused, urology and specialty |
| Wave generation | EMSEDornier's electromagnetic shock wave emitter | Electromagneticcoil in water |
| Energy fieldWhere the peak energy lands | Peaks at a focal point | Peaks at a focal point |
| Technology as published | Focused low-intensity ESWT (EMSE) | Veterinary electromagnetic focused |
| Stated use or positioning | Low-intensity ESWT | Veterinaryhorses, dogs and cats |
Energy outputPressure in bar, energy flux density in mJ/mm² and energy per pulse in mJ are different quantities. A figure in one row never stands in for another. | ||
| Energy flux densitymJ/mm² | Not published | 0.45 mJ/mm²listed as intensity |
| Energy adjustment | Dynamic depth and energyset at the push of a button; no levels published | Not published |
| FrequencyHz | Not published | 1–10 Hz |
Depth and treatment fieldFocal depth, penetration and focus volume measure three different things. Compare like with like. | ||
| Focal depth | Not published | Withheld: the manufacturer's figures conflictThe manufacturer's own specifications give 45 mm in one place and 65 mm in another, so no depth figure is published. |
Applicators and handpiece | ||
| Applicators and transmitters | Standard and I-Shape applicatorsno gel pads needed | Not published |
| Handpiece life | 2 million shocksstated system durability | Not published |
| Applicator weight | 500 g | Not published |
| Preset protocols | Not published | 23 |
Size and setup | ||
| Dimensions | Not published | 446 × 256 × 644 mm |
| Configuration | Transportable, compact consoletouch screen | Mobile wheeled chassiswith a drawbar, for clinics or stables |
| Other published details | No water tank, degassing or routine coil replacementKoolShield | Water-based focusingno gel pads; intensity buttons on the handpiece |
Price and buying | ||
| Purchase price | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listedquote or OEM |
| Monthly lease | Not publicly listed | Not publicly listedquote or OEM |
Regulatory recordRecord types and numbers exactly as located. A record covers one configuration and one indication, and never transfers to another product. | ||
| FDA record located | None located | None located |
Our notes | ||
| Where it stands out | Deep German medtech engineering heritage. | The only veterinary-specific model found in this research pass. |
| What to check | No current Aries 2 FDA number was located, and legacy lithotripsy records must not be cited in its place. | No US veterinary regulatory record was located, and the manufacturer's own specifications conflict on maximum depth: 45 mm in one place and 65 mm in another. |
11 further fields have no published figure for either machine.
Dornier Aries 2 vs KAPHA EMFOCUS VET: common questions
What is the difference between the Dornier Aries 2 and the KAPHA EMFOCUS VET?
Both the Dornier Aries 2 and the KAPHA EMFOCUS VET concentrate their energy at a focal point inside tissue, so they are built for the same clinical job and compare fairly. The Dornier Aries 2 uses EMSE wave generation; the KAPHA EMFOCUS VET uses electromagnetic. The Dornier Aries 2 is described as “Focused low-intensity ESWT (EMSE)”, the KAPHA EMFOCUS VET as “Veterinary electromagnetic focused”.
Which is cheaper, the Dornier Aries 2 or the KAPHA EMFOCUS VET?
Neither publishes a purchase price, so both need a written quote. Prices change and estimates are not quotes, so confirm both in writing.
Are the Dornier Aries 2 and the KAPHA EMFOCUS VET FDA cleared?
FDA records located: for the Dornier Aries 2, no record located; for the KAPHA EMFOCUS VET, no record located. A record covers one configuration and one indication, and never transfers to another model, so check it against the exact configuration you are quoted.
How do I choose between the Dornier Aries 2 and the KAPHA EMFOCUS VET?
Start with the clinical job, then ask both vendors for the same five things in writing: the exact model, revision, and which accessories are included at that price; contract term, APR, total payments, and the buyout option at the end; handpiece and consumable life, and what a replacement costs; warranty coverage and US service turnaround time; the exact FDA clearance number and the current labelling for the configuration being quoted.
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