Introducing the new 'BlueSeal' series, providing new clinical value through next-generation helium-free magnet and AI solutions
Philips Japan will unveil its 'BlueSeal' MRI series at ITEM 2026. The series operates on just 7 liters of helium and utilizes advanced AI to drastically reduce imaging time and improve diagnostic quality.
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Philips Japan, Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Misako Abe, hereinafter 'Philips') will unveil the 'BlueSeal' series, which expands workflow support functions using next-generation AI, for the first time in Japan at the 2026 International Technical Exhibition of Medical Imaging (ITEM 2026) held at Pacifico Yokohama.
Improved clinical performance through advanced magnet structure
・Micro-cooling technology: Maintains superconductivity with only 7 liters
BlueSeal realizes efficient magnet cooling and the maintenance of a superconducting state through 'Micro-cooling technology,' which hermetically seals and circulates a mere 7 liters of liquid helium, less than 0.5% [1] of conventional models. By hermetically sealing the liquid helium, the continuous replenishment previously required becomes unnecessary, allowing for a rapid recovery to an operational state without replenishing liquid helium even during disasters or unexpected emergencies. Even in recent times when procuring liquid helium is difficult, it is expected to provide a sustainable and stable testing environment.
・Efficient Shield Cryostat: Improved thermal buffer for further performance
The 'Efficient Shield Cryostat' utilizes a structure with reduced metal volume inside the magnet to suppress heat influx and eddy currents from the gradient coil. This technology is expected to improve the uniformity and stability of the static magnetic field while maintaining high gradient performance even during high-load or wide-area imaging, supporting highly confident diagnostic imaging.
Supporting workflow efficiency and profitability improvement with AI [2]
・Expansion of 'SmartExam', an automated testing support function
In BlueSeal, SmartExam realizes automated planning for 80% [3] of examinations, contributing to the improvement of examination efficiency and workflow, as well as the standardization of examinations. 'SmartHeart,' newly expanded to the cardiac field, automatically performs complex cardiac planning from 3D survey images within 30 seconds. In addition to 14 cross-sections compliant with SCMR (Society of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance), it can also reproduce facility-specific plan angles, which is expected to reduce the burden and need for specialized expertise of operators regarding cardiac MRI.
・Equipped with 'SmartSpeed Precise', a Dual AI engine for higher speed and image quality
SmartSpeed Precise is a next-generation AI reconstruction technology that achieves up to a 67% [4] reduction in imaging time and up to an 80% [5] increase in definition. It achieves both the reduction of imaging time and the improvement of image quality, which were conventionally considered a trade-off, aiming to provide more accurate and reliable diagnostic information in a short time. It supports further reduction of examination times in emergency MRI and improved profitability through an increased number of examinations.
Providing new clinical value through solutions that improve patient experience
・New coil brand 'Smart Fit Coil' developed centering on patient experience
BlueSeal is equipped with the new coil brand 'Smart Fit Coil.' The Smart Fit Coil is lighter than conventional ones [6], and with its flexible setting, it...
Improved clinical performance through advanced magnet structure
・Micro-cooling technology: Maintains superconductivity with only 7 liters
BlueSeal realizes efficient magnet cooling and the maintenance of a superconducting state through 'Micro-cooling technology,' which hermetically seals and circulates a mere 7 liters of liquid helium, less than 0.5% [1] of conventional models. By hermetically sealing the liquid helium, the continuous replenishment previously required becomes unnecessary, allowing for a rapid recovery to an operational state without replenishing liquid helium even during disasters or unexpected emergencies. Even in recent times when procuring liquid helium is difficult, it is expected to provide a sustainable and stable testing environment.
・Efficient Shield Cryostat: Improved thermal buffer for further performance
The 'Efficient Shield Cryostat' utilizes a structure with reduced metal volume inside the magnet to suppress heat influx and eddy currents from the gradient coil. This technology is expected to improve the uniformity and stability of the static magnetic field while maintaining high gradient performance even during high-load or wide-area imaging, supporting highly confident diagnostic imaging.
Supporting workflow efficiency and profitability improvement with AI [2]
・Expansion of 'SmartExam', an automated testing support function
In BlueSeal, SmartExam realizes automated planning for 80% [3] of examinations, contributing to the improvement of examination efficiency and workflow, as well as the standardization of examinations. 'SmartHeart,' newly expanded to the cardiac field, automatically performs complex cardiac planning from 3D survey images within 30 seconds. In addition to 14 cross-sections compliant with SCMR (Society of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance), it can also reproduce facility-specific plan angles, which is expected to reduce the burden and need for specialized expertise of operators regarding cardiac MRI.
・Equipped with 'SmartSpeed Precise', a Dual AI engine for higher speed and image quality
SmartSpeed Precise is a next-generation AI reconstruction technology that achieves up to a 67% [4] reduction in imaging time and up to an 80% [5] increase in definition. It achieves both the reduction of imaging time and the improvement of image quality, which were conventionally considered a trade-off, aiming to provide more accurate and reliable diagnostic information in a short time. It supports further reduction of examination times in emergency MRI and improved profitability through an increased number of examinations.
Providing new clinical value through solutions that improve patient experience
・New coil brand 'Smart Fit Coil' developed centering on patient experience
BlueSeal is equipped with the new coil brand 'Smart Fit Coil.' The Smart Fit Coil is lighter than conventional ones [6], and with its flexible setting, it...