MRI Upgrade Timelapse - Two Weeks in 4 minutes

A factoid-filled timelapse of upgrading a Trio whole body MRI scanner to a new MAGNETON Prisma 3 Tesla system. The installation took place at the Biomedical Imaging Center at the Beckman Institute over the course of twelve days. Here it is in 4 minutes.

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[roadwolf]

I love how you can upgrade the machine without having to change the core unit.

[BarneySaysHi]

I never realized a MRI scanner was THAT heavy! I think it's fascinating technology!

[cooliocrib]

I designed the electronics on this MRI magnet. But this is nothing compared to the one I'm currently working on. Proud to say the least 😃

[johnabbottphotography]

This was fun!
When I first researched MRIs to try to understand the technology, I was blown away by the different fields that it encompases, and how it all works together. There is *so* much going on behind that plastic cover, that its difficult to comprehend.
Thanks for the timelapse.
If you ever do one of these again, I'd love to record the process.

[boblordylordyhowie]

What most people don't realise is the room itself is a piece of technology as you are in a copper box that has to screen out any interference, I used to install them for Lindgren. I went to the first as an electrician to install some lighting and found four bricks walls, a concrete roof with a great hole in it, two weeks later it was a fully functioning MRI suite. During that time I learned how to level a concrete floor, cover it with epoxy resin, lay copper sheeting, build walls with plasterboard, suspend a ceiling and finally seal the room with the MRI in it.

[peterking]

I'm fascinated by this sort of stuff. I had an MRI scan a couple of months ago of my prostate. I was quite looking forwards to going into the machine and hearing the sounds through the ear defenders.
Considering the strength of the magnet, it amazes me that the machine can contain ferrous metals, but doesn't tear itself apart!
Thank you for the video and info.

[chemicle]

Seeing how sophisticated these machines are, it's easy to see why they are so expensive. it literally takes a wow.

[cookiecatification]

This sort of thing has a name: it's called engineering porn.

[b.baggins]

Thanks for sharing! Been a CT Scanner Field service Engineer myself to do lots of FCOs. Sometimes Problems only show when finished, like that only some X-ray Tubes been compatible with the latest Beryllium Oxyd Detectors. But Problems disappear rapidly right after doing the right thing!

[jeffreyfessler]

Oh wait, where was this extra bolt supposed to go again?

[bengt_axle]

I was a student at UIUC in the late 90s and remember them having to make a hole in the wall of Beckmann to get the original unit in. It was actually reported in the local newspapers. However, like many others, we never got to see the scanner and its installation.

[roberttuck]

Youtube has introduced me to the world of MRI scanner innards and decided I want to watch a lot of videos about them

[funkle]

MR tech is incredible. Changed diagnostics so much. The person that can make these scans cost less than $200 will be a billionaire overnight.

[robertcarlton]

Nothing is more daunting than day one of the upgrade . Or more rewarding than the last day and startup and Calibration.

[electronics-girl]

Wow, I had no idea they did medical research at the Beckman Institute. Really, I know very little about the Beckman Institute. When I was a computer science student at UIUC in the late '90s, there was an urban legend (or at least I hope now that it wasn't literally true) that there were armed guards at the Beckman and that if you went wandering around alone you might get shot. So I steered clear of the Beckman. The only time I ever went inside the building was on a guided tour that went to see the CAVE. And I have to say, the CAVE was one of the most impressive things I had ever seen!

[TheWim]

That is one hell of a big upgrade 😱💪👍🏻, i saw delivery and assembly of our 3T philips MRI @ our hospital. But this here is a whole other level bro's 👌.

[Finezzato]

that's insane tech that we take for granted

[blackviking]

This is really cool. It looks big enough that I could get a few comforters, a duvet, and maybe a couple pillows all in one load. Question is, does the spin cycle get enough water out that I don't have to run it through the dryer twice?

[markbird]

I like many others owe my life to this technology. As an engineer im fascinated to see equipment with the covers removed also. Thanks to all who devellop, maintain and operate such marvels of modern medicine👌

[curtishollerback]

I love front loaders. Where do you put the quarters? 3:28 And for floating frogs. ( really, these things are awesome cool! Intriguing )