A Royal Welcome: United Imaging Lands in the UK with Its First Installation

United Imaging marks its UK debut with the installation of the uMR® 680 MRI system at New Victoria Hospital in Glasgow. Partnering with MIS Healthcare, this milestone introduces next-generation diagnostic imaging powered by AI, high-performance gradients and advanced patient comfort features. The system boosts clinical precision, workflow efficiency and accessibility, aligning with United Imaging’s global mission to transform healthcare through innovation.

Key Points

• United Imaging installed its first UK MRI system at New Victoria Hospital in Glasgow.
• The uMR® 680 delivers fast, high-precision imaging for a wide range of clinical uses.
• Its AI-powered features enhance image clarity and diagnostic confidence.
• EasySense allows contactless respiratory monitoring, improving patient comfort.
• QScan reduces scan noise by up to 97%, supporting a more relaxed patient experience.

United Imaging has reached a significant milestone in its global journey with the first-ever installation of its technology in the United Kingdom.

In close partnership with MIS Healthcare, a UK-based exclusive distributor of world-leading medical technologies, New Victoria Hospital has enhanced its advanced diagnostic capabilities with the addition of the uMR® 680 – a state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imaging system designed for precision, speed and diagnostic confidence.

Located in the southeast of Glasgow, New Victoria Hospital is a flagship institution in Scotland’s modern healthcare landscape, purpose-built to serve a population of nearly 400,000 patients annually. The hospital offers a wide range of specialised services—including cardiology, renal dialysis and gynaecology—and houses eight state-of-the-art operating theatres. Its sustainable design has earned the hospital an 'Excellent' BREEAM rating, reflecting a commitment to high environmental standards and responsible healthcare infrastructure.

The installation of the uMR® 680 significantly enhances the hospital’s diagnostic capabilities—delivering faster, more precise imaging and enabling a broader spectrum of clinical applications. This advanced system brings next-generation MRI technology into routine clinical practice, setting a new benchmark in diagnostic imaging.

Integrating High-Performance System with Next-Generation AI-Enabled Architecture

The uMR® 680 combines a high-performance gradient system (45 mT/m and 200 T/m/s simultaneously on each axis) with high-density surface coil arrays and United Imaging’s industry-leading AI-enabled imaging platform, uAIFI. Together, they provide sharper, more detailed images—enabling quicker, more confident diagnoses across a wide range of clinical applications.

High-Performance Gradient Design and High-Density RF Channels

With exceptional gradient performance of 45 mT/m and 200 T/m/s (simultaneously on each axis), and high-density surface coil arrays that optimise signal capture, the system delivers outstanding image quality through an improved signal-to-noise ratio.

uAIFI DeepRecon

DeepRecon leverages advanced algorithms to eliminate unwanted noise while preserving exceptional image quality. This enhances resolution, enabling precise visualisation of even the smallest anatomical structures and supporting radiologists in managing complex cases. Additionally, a double safety lock design in both the image and K-space domains preserves data fidelity, ensuring the reliability of diagnostic outcomes.

Wide Bore with Starlight Design

The 70 cm wide bore ensures comfort for patients of all sizes, providing ample space and a calming diagnostic environment. Thanks to industry-leading magnet and gradient homogeneity, the broad field-of-view significantly improves efficiency by covering larger anatomical areas in a single scan while maintaining image quality at the edges. This supports seamless whole-body imaging, optimises workflow and enhances patient comfort. The unique Starlight design further relaxes patients by creating an in-bore atmosphere reminiscent of a clear night sky.

uAIFI EasySense: Contactless Sensing of Patients' Respiratory Motion

EasySense is the industry’s first dual-source phased-array millimetre-wave radar solution for contactless patient monitoring. It allows patients to breathe freely during scans, enhancing comfort—particularly for individuals with respiratory conditions. The technology detects respiratory motion with exceptional accuracy down to 0.1 millimetres, with high temporal resolution, capturing data every 20 milliseconds. Fully integrated within the MRI bore and unaffected by clothing or coils, it delivers interference-free imaging and consistent diagnostic accuracy.

uAIFI Qscan: Whole-body Quiet Scanning

QScan is United Imaging’s innovative quiet scanning feature for whole-body examinations, reducing scan noise by up to 97% and contributing to a more relaxed patient experience.

Transforming Global Diagnostics: One Installation at a Time

The installation of the uMR® 680 reflects a shared vision among United Imaging, MIS Healthcare and New Victoria Hospital: to increase access to advanced imaging and raise standards of care across the United Kingdom.

This achievement marks the beginning of United Imaging’s presence in the region—a significant step forward in delivering intelligent, accessible and innovative healthcare solutions to communities worldwide.

Learn more about how United Imaging is redefining the future of medical imaging:https://eu.united-imaging.com/en/product-service/products/mr/umr-680

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