By Integrated Dynamics Engineering GmbH
IDE is the leader in environmental control for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems The technological advances in today’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems for the medical field are putting unprecedented demands on the environments in which these sophisticated instruments operate. Structural vibration and electro-magnetic fluctuations are but some of the serious issues addressed by IDE’s environmental control engineers in the MRI sector. Every MRI site incorporates its own set of environmental challenges for IDE to overcome MRI systems represent a significant investment. As magnetic resonance images can be distorted by electromagnetic fields, frequently the location is isolated by passive shielding to somewhat insulate the detectors from image distorting EMI. But for a fraction of the cost of the machine an active EMI compensation can fully protect the image from damaging fields generated by other electrical equipment, passing traffic, elevators or other nearby equipment. IDE can identify the source of the disturbance and develop a high performance solution From transmitted floor vibrations to low frequency magnetic field changes, a sophisticated, comprehensive IDE site survey can pinpoint the interference and result in recommendations utilizing IDE’s proven countermeasures that will bring any MRI system to its maximum levels of operation. As a result of IDE’s unique isolation methods, IDE can, for example, bring new clarity to imaging resolution and overcome the most aggressive environmental disturbances. Along with outstanding achievements in MRI visual performance, IDE can help increase uptime, provide greater reliability and substantially reduce operational costs. The disturbances countermanded by the IDE systems are usually environmental or structure-borne, invading the space where sensitive instruments operate, such as medical MRI facilities.
