Siemens MAGNETOM Prisma 3T

Manufacturer: Siemens Healthineers · Modality: MRI

3 Tesla MRI with the highest clinical-grade gradient performance in the Siemens lineup. 80 mT/m gradients + 200 T/m/s slew. Originally positioned as a research-tier clinical platform; now widely deployed in academic medical centers and advanced-imaging private practice.

What makes Prisma distinct

80 mT/m gradients — at the top of what's clinically available. Enables research-grade diffusion, high-resolution fMRI, spectroscopy.
200 T/m/s slew — matches flagship requirements.
64-channel RF architecture — full Tim 4G.
XR engine gradient amplifier — the hardware that delivers the 80 mT/m capability. Significant cost center.

Clinical + research positioning

Used for advanced neuro (DTI, fMRI, MRS), cardiac (tagging, T1/T2 mapping at research depth), and oncology protocols where diffusion quality matters. Overkill for routine clinical work — Skyra / Aera are more cost-effective if you only need routine 3 T performance.

Specs

3 T · 60 cm bore
80 mT/m / 200 T/m/s (effective: with parallel acceleration)
Tim 4G · up to 204 elements · 64 RF channels
syngo MR XA host
BioMatrix + Dot workflows

Service reality

High-end gradient amplifier (XR engine) is the dominant service cost beyond normal MRI ownership items (helium, cold head). Service contracts are premium.