Siemens Healthineers expands 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 at RSNA 2024. The Magnetom Flow. Platform is planned to require almost no helium. Its image reconstruction capabilities supported by artificial intelligence (AI) can shorten acquisition times and improve image quality. A high degree of automation is meant to simplify complex workflows for staff and to increase productivity in clinical routine.

“The growing world population and the increasing demand for MRI examinations require systems that are efficient and conserve resources,” says Andreas Schneck, Head of Magnetic Resonance at Siemens Healthineers. “Contributing to greater sustainability in healthcare is not the only motivation for our expansion of the Magnetom Flow. Platform in the largest market segment with 1.5 Tesla field strength. We also aim to increase the availability and productivity of MRI through compact, intuitive devices that can support fast and precise diagnosis with excellent image quality.”

Magnetom Flow. is one of the most sustainable MRI platforms 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: The system is planned to come with a closed helium circuit and without a quench pipe. With a height of less than two meters and a space requirement of 25 square meters, 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.

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