GENOA, Italy, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's first simultaneous multi-channel/multi-nuclear 11.74T MRI system is currently under development at Gachon University Gil Medical Center (GUGMC). In operation the most innovative 11.74T MRI Core Magnet to be used on humans
The world’s first simultaneous multi-channel/multi-nuclear 11.74T MRI system is currently under development at Gachon University Gil Medical Center with ASG Superconductors The world’s first simultaneous multi-channel/multi-nuclear 11.74T MRI system is currently under development at Gachon University Gil Medical Center with ASG Superconductors In the first Half of 2022 GUGMC successfully completed the Site Acceptance Test of the Magnet, which is a core part of the brain-specific ultra-precision 11.74T MRI that is being jointly developed with ASG Superconductors (ASG) in Italy. GUGMC invited technical managers of ASG and experts from Korea for performance evaluation of the 11.74T MRI Magnet. Now one of the most sophisticated magnets in the world is "in operation" and fully serviced by ASG technicians onsite. At the same time the evaluation committee confirmed that the magnetic field reached the target field density while maintaining stability and uniformity.
The Site Acceptance Test evaluated three main criteria: 1) the internal temperature of the 11.74T MRI magnet (2.2K (Kelvin)), 2) the intensity of the magnetic field (11.74T at 2.2K) 3) the uniformity of the magnetic field. The test satisfied these three criteria allowing the project to proceed to the next step. The researchers at GUGMC are aiming to operate the world's first simultaneous multi-channel/multi-nuclear 11.74T MRI system before the end of this year combining the 11.74T magnet with gradient magnetic coils, RF coil s , electronic equipment, power supplies, etc.
Stefano Pittaluga Sales Manager UHF and MRI of ASG Superconductors said, "This is another important milestone for our superconducting technology track record in a very challenging and exclusive sector like Ultra High Field MRI magnets development. Furthermore, we're very proud to collaborate with such a prestigious institute as GUGMC and we're confident that in the coming years relevant improvements in healthcare will be achieved thanks to this very sophisticated MRI technology system magnet based on our cutting edge 11.74T magnet and GUGMC's scientific work"
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