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  • Paihau—Robinson Research Institute's home
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    • Electromagnetics
      • Nuclear magnetic resonance
      • Making MRI more accessible
      • MRI for the rest of the world
      • The SuperCurrent machine
      • Testing superconductor wires
      • High-field magnets
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  • Electromagnetics

Electromagnetics

We're harnessing the power of electromagnetics to bring elite medical systems into the mainstream and ensure the quality of superconducting wires.

From reimagining magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology to qualifying superconducting wire for international fusion energy projects, our pioneering innovations have tangible impacts far beyond the lab.

Inside an MRI machine

Nuclear magnetic resonance

We’re developing portable nuclear magnetic resonance and magnetic resonance imaging technology for use in new and emerging industrial and medical applications.

The copper-coloured metal inside of an MRI machine, in a Lab.

Making MRI more accessible

We're applying our superconductor magnet research to build compact MRI systems and provide more people with access to this life-changing medical technology.

Man sitting in a portable MRI machine with a female medical professional in blue scrubs standing beside him.

MRI for the rest of the world

This case study tells the story of the development of a compact superconducting magnet for MRI brain scanning that will increase access to this technology.

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The SuperCurrent machine

A case study about the development of the SuperCurrent machine for characterising the performance of superconductor wires.

A female scientist testing superconductor wire in a laboratory.

Testing superconductor wires

Our Supercurrent facility offers simple, fast, and automated testing for the quality and performance of superconductor wires.

Dr Huub Weijers holding a high-field magnet.

High-field magnets

Our capability with high-field magnets can support researchers and partners to overcome their challenges and find real world applications.

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