Clinical handheld magnetometer – SentiMag
The MD&I group owns a commercially available clinical handheld magnetometer (SentiMag, Endomag Ltd.), designed for localization of a tracer with magnetic nanoparticles in the sentinel lymph node. This probe can either be used for experimental procedures or education in collaboration with the TechMed Simulation & Trainingscentre. For more information, please contact Bennie ten Haken.
Sentimag probe system
Low-field rotating MRI scanner – Esaote G scan Brio 0.25T
The MD&I group co-owns a low magnetic field MRI scanner (0.25T G-scan Brio, Esaote SpA, Genoa, Italy). This scanner offers the possibility to rotate the subject, making it possible to scan in an upright position. It was mainly designed for use in musculoskeletal research where weight-bearing scans can give more insight into the severity or original of a certain discomfort. The scanner is used in both experimental and medical research. Furthermore, it is deployed in education in collaboration with the TechMed Simulation & Trainingscentre. For more information, please contact Frank Simonis.
The Esaote G-scan Brio MRI scanner (Image courtesy of UTwente News)
AERA 1.5T MRI SYSTEM
Our research lines on MRI technology and applications involve the Siemens Aera 1.5T MRI system. This versatile system is suitable for a wide range of applications, including neuroimaging, musculoskeletal imaging, cardiac imaging, abdominal as well as breast imaging. The 70-cm diameter, short bore system offers easy subject positioning with increased comfort, as well as increased access for interventional procedures or in-bore robotic devices. The system is deployed both in research as well as education at the University of Twente, in close collaboration with the TechMed Simulation & Trainingscentre. For more information, please contact Wyger Brink.
Aera 1.5T MRI system
Differential Magnetometry Laboratory
A well-equipped workshop and lab are available for in house production of custom coil sets, cryostat inserts, magnetometers and other experimental setups. Several (experimental) magnetometers are in use for (handheld) magnetic detection and characterization of materials. For more information, please contact Erik Krooshoop.
Lathe for the production of detection and excitation coils with a high geometrical precision
Robotic arm – Meca500
An ultracompactsix-axis robotic arm is owned by the MD&I group. This plug-and-workautomation component is easy to use and is the most precise six-axis roboticarm. Furthermore, its controller is embedded in its base, instead of hosted ina bulky external cabinet. For more information, please contact Erik Krooshoop.
