The paper titled “Deconstructing and reconstructing MRI hardware” by T. O’Reilly and A. Webb, has been published in Journal of Magnetic Resonance. This article presents a discussion on three topics concerning future hardware development for clinical MRI: Hardware changes intended to simplify workflow and increase throughput; Developments in cryogen-free magnet technology; imple systems that are low-csost, robust, simple to operate and repair, and capable of working in developing countries. (doi: 10.1016/j.jmr.2019.07.014)