Philips expands MR leadership with helium-free BlueSeal RT [4] 

 

Alongside its newest CT innovations, Philips is introducing BlueSeal MR RT in North America [5], the company’s latest helium-free [2] 1.5T 70cm MR system designed for radiation oncology. Powered by AI-based SmartSpeed Precise acceleration software, BlueSeal RT enables enhanced simulation confidence. 

MR plays an increasingly vital role in radiation therapy, enabling clinicians to visualize tumors and surrounding healthy tissue with far greater detail, which is essential for planning precise treatments. By combining sustainability with advanced imaging, BlueSeal RT transforms therapy planning with enhanced simulation confidence, reducing registration errors to help protect healthy organs. In addition, MR-only imaging with MRCAT simplifies workflows. With full MR-only simulation protocols in as little as 10 minutes, patients also benefit, experiencing shorter scans that improve comfort and overall experience, especially for those wearing a mask. 

With approximately 2,000 helium-free [2] MR scanners installed worldwide, Philips is driving the shift to sustainable MR. BlueSeal RT extends this leadership into radiotherapy by addressing a key challenge for oncology departments: installing MR systems in complex clinical environments such as Radiation Oncology departments. Its light-weight, vent-pipe-free design opens new siting possibilities – whether in basements, bunkers, or higher floors – while also lowering cost and energy use through helium-free [2] operation and PowerSave+ efficiency.

“BlueSeal RT is leading the way in MR for radiotherapy,” said Ioannis Panagiotelis, PhD, Business Leader MR at Philips. “By combining helium-free [2] sustainability with AI-powered acceleration, we’re enabling radiation oncology teams to plan and simulate with greater speed, accuracy, and confidence—while enhancing the patient experience.”

“Radiation oncology teams need transformative innovation to meet today’s accuracy, workflow, and cost challenges,” said Christopher M. Freese, MD, The Christ Hospital. “With Rembra RT, Areta RT, and BlueSeal RT, Philips is setting new standards for precision and efficiency in radiation therapy across CT and MR.” 

For more information, visit Philips at ASTRO 2025.