Upgrading from an existing Philips MRI system to the latest MR technology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging

MRI upgrades

Upgrade your existing MRI system to extend its lifetime, access the latest technology to improve your clinical output

The Philips SmartPath program extends your MRI's lifetime, reducing downtime in your MRI department and lowering overall costs. Easily upgrade to the latest technology for long-term success. Boost your trusted Philips MRI as if you bought a new one, improving its efficiency and value.

Transforming an existing magnet to the latest MR technology

Upgrade to an automated patient-centric workflow powered by AI

See how you can extend the lifetime of your system and reduce downtime of your MRI department
A cost effective approach
Reusing your existing magnet alleviates the delays and expense of installing a new magnet, which can involve breaking down walls and ceilings and using heavy cranes to transport the magnet in and out of the hospital. MR SmartPath upgrade can save as much as 17 days in downtime over installation of a new MR system, assuring a meaningful positive impact to your bottom line.
Technologist in front of the console
Quality and speed
Innovative SmartSpeed technology delivers image quality and speed via award-winning AI technology1 and a state-of-the-art Compressed SENSE speed engine. It improves motion imaging, imaging near implants, free-breathing imaging and diffusion-weighted imaging to address the needs of a broad range of patients in various conditions.
SmartSpeed visual
Toward a sustainable solution
Use less, use longer and use again is the philosophy that guides the Philips MR lifecycle approach. Every magnet at the heart of your MRI system is designed for continued use by ensuring upgrades can be easily applied to extend its life. MR SmartPath is the program that allows you to maintain peak operational performance while also adhering to the social imperative of environmental sustainability.
Patient is lying in the MRI scanner watching an Ambient Experience

In ten days to a system for the next years – that's what I call securing the future in a turbo process.

MD. Martin Kollerer
MD. Martin Kollerer
Radiologist
Radiology Marktredwitz & Center for Prostate MRI, Marktredwitz, Germany
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patient in mri machine

Enabling technologies for MRI upgrades

  • Radiologist sitting behind the MRI console looking at clinical images acquired with Compressed SENSE thumbnail

    MR SmartSpeed fast imaging technology

    AI-based MRI acceleration software that increases speed and image quality to enhance productivity and boost diagnostic confidence.

  • MR Workspace

    Empower your team to drive productivity and predictability with our industry-unique control room solution.

  • Ambient Experience for MR with In-bore Connect

    Enhancing the MRI experience for patients and staff

    Explore the benefits of Philips Ambient Experience in MRI – an evidence-based, people-centric design, transforming the care environment.

  • Compressed SENSE

    Deliver up to 50% faster MRI scans with high image quality, enhancing efficiency and diagnostic confidence.

Related procedures

  • MR Smart Workflow

    Support your staff with a workflow solution that allows them to focus on the patient while achieving high productivity.

Frequently asked questions

Documentation

Philips SmartPath upgrades portfolio brochure
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Philips SmartPath to dStream brochure
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Philips SmartPath to Evolution 1.5T brochure
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Philips SmartPath to Evolution 3.0T brochure
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Footnotes
  1. Adaptive-C-SENSE-Net technology is the winner of Fast MRI Challenge hosted by Facebook AI research and New York Langone Health
Disclaimer
Results are specific to the institution where they were obtained and may not reflect the results achievable at other institutions. Results in other cases may vary.