Siemens Healthineers expands magnetom flow. MRI platform in popular 1.5 tesla segment

Siemens Healthineers has expanded the 1.5 Tesla Magnetom Flow. Platform to include a model with a 70-centimeter bore with the introduction of a new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner Magnetom Flow.

Magnetom Flow. offers a sustainable MRI platform option from Siemens Healthineers. Its DryCool technology reduces the need for liquid helium from a maximum of 1,500 liters to just 0.7 liters, which can help to conserve resources and reduce costs. The systems are also designed to significantly reduce energy consumption: The new Eco Power Mode Pro of the Magnetom Flow. Platform with 70 cm bore size is a smart evolution of the existing energy-saving mode. The new Pro mode is being developed to continuously monitor the scanner’s load and to automatically regulate its cooling performance. Combined with other intelligent solutions, additional energy savings compared to the company’s previous generation of scanners are possible. 

The design of the Magnetom Flow. Platform with 70 cm bore size is also intended to make installation easier. It is designed to be significantly smaller than conventional 1.5 Tesla scanners. This compact design allows for considerably reduced construction requirements compared to a conventional system. 

Siemens Healthineers also plans to equip the new platform with a highly automated and intuitive user interface. The entire operation is designed to be carried out next to the patient – from registration to positioning to starting the examination. Deep Resolve’s advanced AI-powered algorithms for image reconstruction are intended to reduce acquisition time and improve image quality. The Magnetom Flow. Platform with 70 cm bore size is the first scanner planned to use Deep Resolve for 3D images and other clinical tasks. Both functions can contribute to greater workflow efficiency and shorter examination times, which can also benefit patients. 

In addition to the new 70 cm bore, contour coils are intended to significantly improve patient comfort. The flexible coils are designed to adapt to the body and make positioning easier through integrated sensors. An XL version for faster examinations of larger body regions is planned. In addition, Siemens Healthineers plans to equip the scanner’s head and neck coils with new bone conduction audio technology for transmitting the audio signal wirelessly and with greater clarity. This technology can improve patient interaction with the operating staff and provide optimal music quality for the patient, adding to reducing anxiety during the examination.