CT scanners are unique in the field of imaging equipment repair because of their high-voltage X-ray tubes, rotating gantries, detector arrays, and complex cooling requirements, which combine to cause frequent issues such as tube arcing, overheating, and detector degradation.
MRI systems have additional challenges: powerful superconducting magnets, RF coils, cryogenic cooling systems, and extremely precise calibration requirements all contribute to complex repair and maintenance workflows.
Ultrasound and X-ray systems, while still requiring regular servicing, have fewer moving parts and lower-energy physics, making maintenance easier. However, failures in transducers or X-ray tubes require immediate attention.
Because CT and MRI failures can result in longer downtime, higher costs, and greater disruption to hospital workflows, they are typically the modalities that place the greatest burden on imaging equipment repair and preventive maintenance.
