Optically Pumped Magnetometers a new type of MEG.

Optically pumped magnetometers are a new type of MEG sensor, which allows researchers to break free from the confines of traditional static MEG machines. Traditional MEG machine sensors require cryogenic cooling, which means the sensors must be insulated and placed inside a static housing, creating distance between the sensors and the participants head.

These new OPM sensors can be positioned directly on the subject's scalp, which not only reduces the gap between sensor and signal but also allows for participants to be scanned outside of the parameters usually fixed by traditional MEG.

Chalk Studios was involved in the development of new applications for these OPM sensors from the very beginning and for the past 11 years has been working alongside dozens of neuroimaging research labs around the world to help facilitate new outcomes.

Using our outstanding design team and in-house 3D scanning and printing workshops Chalk has been creating, both subject specific and generic helmets, phantoms, head and ocular support systems, wire management solutions and sensor holders. All of which were designed to help solve a very specific avenue of inquiry relating to that particular researcher.

We have continued to build helmets and specialist apparatus for the likes of UCL, NIH, Oxford University, University of Copenhagen, Bestmann Labs and many others on a regular basis.

If you have any questions regarding the use of OPM sensors and our helmets or wish to discuss a new bespoke solution we would love to hear from you.

Processes: 3D Printing, 3D Scanning, Design, Modelmaking, MRi Scanning, MEG