Preclinical MRI

BioSpec 117/11

An extremely powerful instrument for the most challenging murine imaging studies.

Ultra-high Field MRI,

streamlined

Streamlined
Simplified operation for examinations of mice brain, head, and body
1000 mT/m
High-resolution gradients for most challenging studies
US/R
Nitrogen-free Ultra Shielded and helium Refrigerated (US/R) super-conducting magnet for 365 days of reliable scanning
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  • Nitrogen-free Ultra Shielded and helium Refrigerated (US/R) magnet technology with long service intervals
  • Full second and third order high power shim channels guarantee optimal performance for spectroscopy and imaging
  • Crisp and highly resolved images with native gradient strength of 740 mT/m, upgradable to 1000 mT/m
  • Slew rate: 9000 T/m/s
  • Scalable AVANCE NEO electronics enabling both MRI and MRS applications
  • Real-time spectrometer control for optimization of acquisition parameters during scan
  • MRI CryoProbe for exceptional increase in sensitivity
  • In-house development and production of all key components (software, magnet, gradient, spectrometer, RF coils) ensures the best performance

Specifications

Magnet

  • Field strength: 11.7 Tesla
  • Bore diameter: 11 cm
  • Homogeneity (cylinder 6x6 cm):        ± 10 ppm
  • Magnet technology: Nitrogen-free Ultra Shielded and helium Refrigerated (US/R) with typical one-year hold time

Gradients

  • Gradient inner diameter: 60 mm
  • Gradient strength: 740 mT/m (1000 mT/m with high power option)
  • Slew rate: 9000 T/m/s
  • Actively shielded gradient system
  • Integrated shim coils for optimal field homogeneity

ParaVision

ParaVision® 360: intuitive software package, for multi-dimensional MRI/MRS data acquisition, visualization, reconstruction, and analysis  

  • Over 100 validated and ready to use in vivo protocols and scan programs for mice and rats
  • MRI sequence portfolio of more than 1,000 sequence variations, including wireless cardiac imaging using navigator based IntraGate methods with cartesian or radial readout, as well as short echo time imaging, such as UTE and ZTE

LabScape

Service & Life Cycle Support for Magnetic Resonance and Preclinical Imaging

Bruker’s commitment to provide customers with unparalleled help throughout the buying cycle, from initial inquiry to evaluation, installation, and the lifetime of the instrument is now characterized by the LabScape service concept.

LabScape Maintenance Agreements, On-Site On-Demand and Enhance Your Lab are designed to offer a new approach to maintenance and service for the modern laboratory