Next-generation MRI instruments from prototype to scaled production
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Challenge
Transition a prototype MRI system into full production
A medical radiology therapy equipment manufacturer needed to rapidly move a next-generation MRI instrument from prototype into full production. The prototype had been designed by an engineering services firm with limited manufacturing experience and infrastructure. The system required high-power, high-frequency performance and production-grade quality systems.
Innovation
Manufacturing-ready systems and rapid production ramp
We worked with the customer and their engineering services partner to convert the prototype into a production-ready system.
Key steps included:
- Documenting the prototype build to enable repeatable manufacturing.
- Supporting and implementing required quality systems.
- Providing technical expertise to debug and improve the high-power, high-frequency system.
- Ramping manufacturing quickly and managing long-lead materials to meet demanding shipment schedules.
- Delivering fully tested systems that were drop-shipped directly to hospitals.
Result
Production-ready MRI systems delivered on schedule
The program successfully transitioned the MRI instrument into scaled production, enabling on-time delivery of fully tested systems to hospitals.
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