The system, which is a Toshiba 1.5 Tesla Excelart Vantage ZGV with Atlas power upgrade, combines an ultra short bore of only 149 cm with a spacious bore aperture of 65.5 cm, providing a greater feeling of openness and comfort for the patient. It also comes with Toshiba’s patented Pianissimo technology, dramatically reducing acoustic noise, one of the most significant causes of discomfort during an MRI examination. Janine Sparkes, MR Superintendent Radiographer says, "We chose the Toshiba scanner primarily for its excellent quality images and its ability to allow access to claustrophobic and larger patients".

The unit features Toshiba’s Atlas coil concept, designed to improve workflow and efficiency. In order to reduce the disturbances in workflow caused by frequent coil exchange, Toshiba has developed technology for individual organ-specific coils, which allows for multiple coils to be connected simultaneously through coil connectors located at the head of the couch. Up to 128 elements can be connected simultaneously, and the system will read out only those the elements that are in the scan FOV. Through this design, the Atlas coils can remain on the couch for most applications, thus ensuring dramatic improvements in workflow. In addition, another feature of the Toshiba scanner utilised at Neath Port Talbot Hospital is the ability to undertake Renal Time- Slip scans. This technique visualises the Aorta and Renal arteries without the need for a Gadolinium contrast injection.