Size Does Matter (for Lab Equipment)

It's true, size really does matter when it comes to laboratory space. But a UK-based company has introduced a solution that could save precious lab space that would otherwise be dedicated to a bulky MRI scanner. MR Solutions said its liquid helium free, pre-clinical, high field MRI scanner is now available in a range of MRI, and multi-modality MRI scanners (with PET and SPECT modules) from 3T up to 9.4T. The company claims to be the only one with an installed base of liquid helium free, high field scanners. As the image above shows, the size and weight comparisons between liquid helium free and wet superconducting magnets – bathed in liquid helium - is quite staggering. The company also noted these other benefits of being liquid helium free: A solenoid can be placed on the casing, which reduces the stray magnetic field to a few centimeters There are no ongoing costly helium top-ups – helium price has risen by 100% in the last decade and is continuing to rise From a capital cost point of view, they can be wheeled in without cranes or extensive building alterations both to accommodate the scanners and the extensive emergency venting which is required with a “wet” MRI scanner Multi-modality imaging does away with the need for separate systems. PET-MRI or SPECT-MRI imaging either for independent acquisition, sequential acquisition, or simultaneous acquisition Can be placed ...
Source: MDDI - Category: Medical Devices Authors: Tags: Imaging Components Source Type: news