Medical imaging technologies such as X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and ultrasound have revolutionised healthcare by allowing doctors to see inside the body without invasive procedures. While the quality of the images is critical, the reliability and performance of the equipment are also essential to ensuring accurate diagnoses and patient safety.
Motors play a vital role in the functioning of medical imaging equipment. For example, in an MRI machine, motors are used to power the gradient coils that produce the magnetic fields necessary for imaging. In CT scanners, motors rotate the X-ray tube around the patient to generate multiple images from different angles.
Advances in motor technology have allowed medical imaging to become more precise, efficient, and accessible. For instance, the use of brushless DC motors (BLDC) in medical imaging equipment has improved reliability, reduced noise, and increased energy efficiency. Furthermore, the miniaturisation of motors has enabled the development of portable and handheld imaging devices that can be used in remote or emergency settings.
In the article shared by Med-Tech News.com, Dave Walsha, Sales Manager at EMS, takes a deep dive into how motors and their components are critical to the functioning of medical imaging equipment, and how advances in motor technology are enabling medical imaging to become more precise, efficient, and accessible.
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