History Located in Bristol, Rhode Island, Huestis Machine Corporation was founded in 1920's by J. Floyd Huestis as a specialty machinery supplier to local manufacturing companies. Recognized for its precision machining capabilities, Huestis was first approached in the early '70s to design and manufacture custom equipment used in radiation therapy. Continuing opportunities successfully led to a change in company focus to developing radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging applications under the new Huestis Medical corporate umbrella. Our first radiotherapy product, the Styro•former® shielding block cutter, addressed productivity and cost issues that represented major obstacles to providing affordable radiotherapy treatment in many small community facilities. Introduced in 1975 as a quick and accurate alternative to producing shielding blocks by hand, Styro•former® was considered the vanguard of radiotherapy shielding technology. Today, our renewed commitment to supporting the radiotherapy community with accurate and affordable treatment alternatives has helped to position us as the world's leading manufacturer radiation shielding block cutting equipment. In December 1996, Huestis Medical acquired Cascade X-Ray Inc., a manufacturer of radiation therapy simulators formerly based in Yakima, Washington. The Cascade simulator's easy installation, minimal room preparation and reliable operation has been proven in over 150 installations since it's introduction in 1976. Completely redesigned in 2000, the new Huestis•Cascade™ combines easy, affordable installation with impressive features. Quick and easy to install because it's free standing, there is no floor pit required as with other, more expensive simulators. Compact in size, it is ideal for rooms where space is at a premium. New asymmetrical field wires and a Windows® based operating system lead the array of flexible, reliable positioning features. Accurate, reliable and very affordable, Huestis•Cascade™