Abstract: A heat press dual-zone temperature control system includes a first plate including an internal heating element and a first temperature sensor and a second plate including an internal heating element and a second temperature sensor. The first plate is arranged adjacent and parallel with the second plate. A controller is configured to provide temperature control, including controlling a temperature of the first plate to a first setpoint based on information from the first temperature sensor, and independently controlling a temperature of the second plate to a second setpoint based on information from the second temperature sensor. A user interface is communicatively coupled with the controller. The user interface includes a first zone configured to receive user input for the first plate and to display information about the first plate, and a second zone configured to receive user input for the second plate and to display information about the second plate.

Abstract: In order to improve both spatial resolution and sensitivity for brain research and clinical activity, we have designed a combined PET/MRI insert for brain scanning, referred to herein as a “BrainPET insert” that can be fit onto and into a suitable MRI system. The BrainPET Insert comprises, in order, a receive (Rx) coil positioned within and adjacent to a transmit (Tx) coil and a PET ring, wherein both the Rx coil and the Tx coil are within the PET ring.

Abstract: Described herein is a method to measure the position of the PET System using the MRI, through the use of MRI coils and fiducials. This approach offers a route to automated calibration which is more flexible than other approaches. This method of position measurement is useful for example in systems which have moving or removeable PET readout board systems or moving or removeable PET scintillator blocks.

Abstract: In order to improve both spatial resolution and sensitivity for brain research and clinical activity, we have designed a combined PET/MRI insert for brain scanning, referred to herein as a “BrainPET insert” that can be fit onto and into a suitable MRI system. The BrainPET Insert comprises, in order, a receive (Rx) coil positioned within and adjacent to a transmit (Tx) coil and a PET ring, wherein both the Rx coil and the Tx coil are within the PET ring.