Canon Medical Unveils Vertical Integration of MRI at RSNA 2025
Chicago, Wednesday, 19 November 2025.
Canon Medical Systems introduces a vertically integrated MRI solution enhanced with AI, aiming to boost diagnostic precision and operational efficiency in healthcare.
Enhancing MRI Precision with Vertical Integration
At the RSNA 2025 conference, Canon Medical Systems USA unveiled its vertically integrated MRI technology, which incorporates both in-house design and manufacturing of critical components such as magnets and RF coils. This approach is complemented by an AI-driven workflow, designed to streamline operations and enhance diagnostic accuracy. By controlling the engineering and manufacturing processes internally, Canon aims to achieve a consistent and superior performance profile for its MRI systems. This integration marks a significant step forward in imaging technology, promising improvements in both efficiency and precision in healthcare diagnostics [1].
AI Integration: A Game Changer in MRI Technology
Canon’s AI-enhanced MRI workflow includes sophisticated features such as the Ceiling Camera for automated patient positioning, Auto Scan Assist, AI Slice Alignment, Iterative Motion Correction, and the Advanced/Precise IQ Engine for superior image quality. These innovations reflect the company’s commitment to leveraging AI to address complex imaging challenges, enhancing both the speed and accuracy of diagnostic procedures. Since its implementation, Canon’s AI-powered post-processing features have been utilized in over 550,000 cases, demonstrating their effectiveness and reliability [1].
Operational Efficiency and Patient Volume
The Canon Galan Supreme Edition 3T MR system represents a significant advancement in operational efficiency. At the Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging (SDMI) center, this system has supported a high-volume workflow, imaging nearly 3,000 patients since May 2025, and conducting an average of 20 studies per day. This efficiency is a testament to the system’s robust design and the integration of advanced AI features, which facilitate seamless and rapid imaging processes. As a result, healthcare providers can manage higher patient volumes without compromising on diagnostic quality [1].
Expanding MRI Capabilities with Software Upgrades
Canon is not only focusing on current technology but is also enhancing its MRI capabilities through strategic software upgrades. The expansion of the Version 10 software upgrade to the newest 1.5T platforms, including the Vantage Orian and Vantage Fortian systems, ensures that advanced features from the 3T systems are now available on the 1.5T fleet. This upgrade strategy is part of Canon’s broader plan to democratize access to cutting-edge imaging technology, providing more healthcare facilities with the tools needed for high-precision diagnostics [1].