Tractor Beam

A free desktop application from BeamReaders to reduce your time spent dragging files to your web browser and retyping patient information.




Bringing Efficiency to Your Practice


Tractor Beam is a Windows desktop application that saves your practice time and reduces data entry errors by eliminating manual work from your imaging submission process. It automatically locates the CBCT files, attaches the files to a request form, extracts patient data, and allows you to template common submission requests for streamlined submissions to your radiologist! Get set up now, it just takes a few minutes!

Find Files Anywhere

If your computer can access the imaging files, Tractor Beam can upload them, regardless of whether the files are on a CBCT machine, hard drive, computer, or in your practice management software.

Save Time

What used to require finding files and dragging folders now happens automatically in the background.

Improve Accuracy

Stop manually entering patient information and scan details. Tractor Beam ensures accuracy every time by pulling this information directly from your CBCT files.

Template Recurring Requests

If your practice often submits similar requests for the radiologist, eliminate repetitive typing by creating templates once and reusing them over and over again.

Get Started in 4 Easy Steps

1. Download and install the app on your computer(s).

2. Log in using the same credentials you use on the website.

3. Select a folder to “watch” for scans.

4. Click the cloud icon

to pop up the request form with the Patient Name, DOB, Gender, and scan date prepopulated and the files already attached!

Just add notes and select the doctor/location and needed services.


Tractor Beam Quick Start Guide

Download our step by step Quick Guide to learn how to use Tractor Beam which contains everything you need to start saving time.

Technical Specifications

System Requirements:

  • Windows 10/11 Operating System
  • Ability to download, run, and install Applications
  • Local/network access to zipped (.zip) and DICOM (.dcm/no extension) files of all sizes

Supported Integrations:

  • All major CBCT manufacturers
  • Most practice management systems
  • Local and network storage locations