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Helium independence
Less than 1% of the helium used in conventional magnets
Energy efficiency
No compromise on power and cooling requirements
Operational security
Remote monitoring 24/7 for maximized reliability and downtime
Design goals at a glance
Design goal: Freelium—a more sustainable future with helium-free MRI²
As the world demands more sustainable solutions, we are going even further, to deliver innovation that looks at the bigger sustainability picture.
Helium-free MRI technology addresses concerns over helium consumption since helium is a finite resource that can’t be replaced.
Utilizing our 40 years of experience in MR innovation to develop a truly sustainable MRI magnet, Freelium is being designed as a next generation helium-free MRI technology.² It will leverage our lightweight, intelligent magnet technology, that is proven and trusted across the globe and will represent a new era of sealed magnet innovation, designed to both boost performance and reduce power consumption.
Design goals
Freelium is being designed to be a new era of sealed magnet innovation.
Designed to be responsible, efficient, and more future facing than ever imagined.
New technology
Design goals: Helium independence for a better future²
Our next-generation helium-free MRI technology² is being designed with sustainability front of mind and will only require a very small amount of helium, which is completely sealed in the magnet and will not require any refill. Freelium will be designed to not require a quench pipe, which will maximize installation flexibility.
Technology potential
Design goal: Energy efficiency for a smarter future
Freelium is being designed with the same power and cooling infrastructures as non-sealed magnets, so there is no compromise on energy efficiency.
Technology potential
Design goal: Operational security for a secure future
Freelium is being engineered to include intelligent sensors which will provide remote 24/7 monitoring, so you can rest assured that operational downtime is minimized.
Automated recovery capabilities are being integrated with Freelium, which allow for seamless auto ramp-down and ramp-up processes, including magnet shimming, all without the need for field engineer intervention.
Technology potential
Design goal: high-quality images
Designed to achieve diagnostic confidence with every scan, Freelium is being engineered to deliver superior magnet homogeneity, with no compromises on energy efficiency and operational security. It will be 100% compatible with GE HealthCare’s AI solutions.
Far beyond helium-free MRI²
Sustainability is at the core of what we do
Our commitment to sustainability goes far beyond MR operations. At GE HealthCare, we have been working hard to engrain sustainability into our innovations.
Our responsible practices thread all the way from our manufacturing through to service operations. For every magnet, our SIGNA™ Evo and Lift upgrade solutions can save up to 100 tons of CO₂ per system by eradicating manufacturing and magnet disposal.
References
- Technology in Development that represents ongoing research and development efforts. Its future availability cannot be guaranteed. Not for sale. Not CE marked. Not cleared by the US FDA or any global regulator for commercial availability.
- Helium-free: Helium is permanently enclosed in the magnet.