Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, unveiled BlueSeal Horizon, an entirely new 3.0T MRI innovation platform that includes the industry’s first helium-free 3.0T magnet at RSNA 2025. A pivotal advance in MRI innovation, helium-free 3.0T is a major scientific achievement that is set to have a significant impact on health providers and patients.

3.0T MRI systems are the most advanced MRI magnet technology in widespread use, providing high-resolution imaging for research and the most complex clinical cases. These systems excel in capturing the most intricate workings of the body, especially the brain, blood vessels, muscles and joints. Philips has led the development of helium-free MRI since 2018, with more than 2,000 of its 1.5T BlueSeal MRI systems installed worldwide, resulting in the saving of over 6 million litres of liquid helium to date. The company is now bringing the same benefits to 3.0T MRI, eliminating the need for helium refills and vent pipes – reducing siting complexity, installation time, and total lifecycle risk.