MEDICAL


Preventative maintenance on critical medical equipment such as MRI scanners minimises unplanned downtime and improves patient healthcare


Maximising medical equipment uptime through predictive power supply insight


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n the realm of manufacturing, a critical  productivity losses, costly repairs and the need for contractors and engineers  system downtime not only incurs costs but also delays patient care, directly impacting patient health. While a streamlined   to predict failures beforehand is even more advantageous, preventing downtime altogether.


Modern designs often face size and weight constraints, leaving little room for sophisticated monitoring systems to predict failures. However, selecting an intelligent power solution with digital monitoring and control can provide insights into system health, supporting failure prediction without additional design, space or cost.


The Consequences of Failure Whether it is an MRI scanner or a surgical laser system, most capital medical equipment is backed by a service contract


30 NOVEMBER 2024 | ELECTRONICS FOR ENGINEERS


Built-In System Health Checks Safeguard Patient Outcomes


Dermot Flynn, director, strategic marketing, HV, LV - Advanced Energy


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Imagine a scenario where the customer’s


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