SIEMENS MAGMATOM VIDA 3 TESLA MRI 

The Siemens MAGNETOM Vida is a flagship 3T MRI system that redefines performance in its class. At the heart of the system is an all-new 3 Tesla magnet offering exceptional homogeneity across a large imaging volume of 55 x 55 x 50 cm³, enabling consistently high image quality—even in challenging regions like the abdomen or off-center anatomy. The VIDA also brings serious gradient power to the table, with up to 60 mT/m amplitude and 200 T/m/s slew rate (XT gradient package), delivering up to 25% higher SNR in diffusion-weighted imaging compared to conventional configurations. Despite this power, the system maintains a patient-friendly 70 cm open bore design. In terms of energy management, Siemens’ EcoPower technology intelligently disables high-consumption components during scan breaks, including standby cold head control, resulting in up to 30% lower energy use versus industry averages. The Vida supports both active and passive shimming and operates on zero helium boil-off, reducing maintenance and long-term costs. The siting footprint is compact for a system of this caliber—requiring only 31 m² (approximately 334 sq ft)—yet the scanner weighs in at 7.35 tons, a testament to its robust build and thermal capacity. With its high-end gradient strength, advanced reconstruction software, and exceptional imaging volume, the MAGNETOM Vida is positioned not only as Siemens’ top-tier 3T scanner, but also as one of the most advanced diagnostic MRI systems available worldwide as of 2025.

Specifications snapshot

Magnet System           

• Field strength                                        3 Tesla
• Bore size                                               70 cm / 2.30 ft Open Bore design
• Helium consumption                            Zero Helium boil-off technology
• Shimming                                             Passive and active       
• Gradient strength                                 XQ gradients 45/200 simultaneously [2.03 MW]
• XT gradients                                         60/200 simultaneously [2.70 MW]
• Power consumption                             Eco-Power technology

Siting and Installation             

• System length                                      186 cm / 6.10 ft cover to cover
• System weight (in operation)               7.35 tons / 15,432.36 lb
• Minimum room size                             831 m2 / 333.68 sq ft

Disclaimer and Source Credit:

This article was originally published by Iqmedmart.com on May 22, 2025. All data included is accurate to the best of our knowledge, based on publicly available information from Siemens Healthineers as well as historical service experience and end-user reports.

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