Siemens MAGNETOM Amira Overview

The Siemens MAGNETOM Amira is a 1.5 Tesla MRI system designed for routine clinical imaging with a focus on efficiency, patient comfort, and cost-effectiveness. Featuring a 60 cm bore and a magnet length of 155 cm, it employs Zero Helium boil-off technology to minimize maintenance requirements. The system utilizes Siemens' Tim 4G coil technology and DotGO workflow automation to enhance image quality and streamline operations. Quiet Suite technology reduces acoustic noise, improving the patient experience. The Amira supports a range of imaging modes, including T1-weighted, T2-weighted, FLAIR, Diffusion-Weighted Imaging (DWI), Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA), and silent imaging sequences. Its compact design requires a minimum room size of approximately 28 m², making it suitable for facilities with space constraints.

✅ Technical Specifications Snapshot

• Field Strength: 1.5 Tesla

• Bore Size: 60 cm

• Magnet Length: 155 cm

• Gradient Strength: 33 mT/m

• Gradient Slew Rate: 125 T/m/s

• RF Channels: Up to 96 total; 16 or 24 independent channels per scan

• Patient Table: Motorized with height adjustment; max weight capacity of 250 kg (550 lbs)

• Coil Technology: Tim 4G coils with high-density design

• Field of View (FOV): Up to 50 cm

• Imaging Modes: T1-weighted, T2-weighted, FLAIR, DWI, MRA, silent imaging

• Helium Consumption: Zero Helium boil-off technology

• Shimming: Passive and active

• Power Consumption: Eco-Power technology

• System Length: 168.5 cm

• System Weight (in operation): 4.56 tons

• Minimum Room Size: Approximately 28 m²

✅ Positioning Within Siemens' 1.5T MRI Lineup

The MAGNETOM Amira occupies a strategic position within Siemens' 1.5T MRI portfolio, offering a balance between advanced imaging capabilities and operational efficiency. While it may not feature the latest innovations found in higher-end models like the MAGNETOM Aera or Sola, such as BioMatrix technology or higher gradient strengths, the Amira delivers reliable performance for routine clinical applications. Its emphasis on patient comfort, streamlined workflows, and reduced operational costs makes it an attractive option for outpatient imaging centers and hospitals seeking a dependable MRI solution without the complexities and expenses associated with more advanced systems.

Disclaimer and Source Credit:

This article was originally published by  iqmedmart.com on May 19, 2025. All data included is accurate to the best of our knowledge, based on publicly available information from Siemens Healthineers and GE Healthcare, as well as historical service experience and end-user reports.

Siemens Healthineers, and Magnetom Amira are registered trademarks of Siemens Healthineers, and / or Systems Medical Systems.