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Custom-made industrial CT CT systems designed for your specific requirements

Custom-made industrial CT CT systems designed for your specific requirements

When your constraints go beyond the limits of a standard system, RX Solutions designs a custom-made industrial CT system built around your part, your environment and your inspection requirements.

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Industrial computed tomography (CT) is a non-destructive testing method that makes it possible to inspect 100% of a part’s internal volume without damaging it. Where 2D radiography delivers only a flat projection, tomography reconstructs a complete three-dimensional image of the object, revealing defects that would otherwise be invisible( porosities, cracks, inclusions, delaminations, and internal dimensional deviations.).


This capability makes it a go-to tool for many sectors, such as scientific research, aerospace, defence, industrial production and additive manufacturing.

However, some parts, some materials and some production environments exceed the capabilities of standard tomography systems.

When technical, operational or confidentiality constraints fall outside the usual boundaries, standard solutions are no longer enough. For more than twenty years, RX Solutions has been developing custom-made industrial tomography systems designed to meet the most specific requirements, whether for a defence programme, a research instrument or an industrial production line.

When a standard CT system is no longer enough

Most 3D inspection needs can be covered by a standard or modular system. But some projects involve one or more constraints that fall outside that framework: unusual dimensions, dense material, throughput constraints, a demanding environment...

Type of material // ApplicationOur technical answer
A part too large or too heavy for the scan envelope of a standard CT system (height, diameter, weight) 
Scan envelopes, rotation stages and mechanical structures sized to order
A dense material or a large volume requiring energy and resolution combined beyond conventional configurations 
Nano-focus, micro-focus or meso-focus sources, from 110 kV to 450 kV, combined according to the desired resolution/penetration trade-off
A harsh production environment: high temperature, humidity, continuous production rate, water cleaning 
Reinforced structures and regulation suited to continuous production use
An outdoor or extreme environment: very low temperature, remote operation, off-road transport 
Thermal regulation and reinforced structures for transport or use in extreme conditions
The need to combine two imaging modalities (X-rays and neutrons, or tomography and X-ray diffraction) in a single instrument 
Coupling of two imaging techniques in the same instrument
Specific software integration: barcode reading, traceability by part reference, automated control of an inspection line 
Custom control interfaces (API, automatic measurement macros), integration of industrial protocols
A need for fine resolution or material discrimination 
Flat panel, line-scan, photon-counting detectors, sCMOS camera, alone or combined
tomography system – custom-made

What is a custom-made CT solution?

A custom-made industrial tomography solution is a CT system designed specifically to meet a requirement that no standard configuration can satisfy. 
It is not a matter of adding an option to an existing CT system but of adapting, alone or in combination, the mechanical architecture, the X-ray source, the detectors, the scan geometry, the automation or the control software.

At RX Solutions, this approach builds on an already broad standard and modular line: the Explorer, Nano and Force lines, available on the EasyTom S, EasyTom L, EasyTom XL, EasyTom B and UltraTom platforms. When a project cannot be covered by this base, a dedicated team designs a system that meets the customer’s specifications precisely—whether it is a research need, an industrial context or a regulatory constraint.

 In short:  a custom-made system starts from a requirement that the standard range does not cover—size, energy, environment, throughput or imaging modality—and adapts one or more subassemblies of the CT system to meet it, while retaining the rigor of a conventional industrial project (design, manufacturing, validation, installation).

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What types of custom-made industrial tomography solutions can we design?

The examples below are presented anonymously. They show how very different constraints—multimodal imaging, large size, automated production, extreme environment or high energy—can lead to a dedicated design.

Multimodal tomography: X-rays and neutrons

Technical challenge: perform simultaneous tomography acquisitions from two radically different sources—an X-ray beam and a neutron beam—to observe phenomena that are invisible with a single source (water in a rock, internal cracking, hydrogen distribution).

RX Solutions solution: a custom-made dual-line bunker system sharing the same rotation stage, dedicated geometric calibration for both lines, simultaneous acquisition from two detectors, and a control interface with 14 motorized axes.

Result: first system delivered in 2019, second system delivered in 2023. The lessons learned from this project led to the sale of a second instrument (an UltraTom and an EasyTom S) to a partner institute.

Dual-energy, high-resolution micro-CT for in situ research

Client: a university materials science research laboratory

Challenge: follow in real time the evolution of a sample subjected to a mechanical test, with the ability to obtain either two different resolutions or two different energies on the same object, and an acquisition rate far above conventional tomography.

RX Solutions solution: an in situ bunker solution with two 300 kV micro-focus tubes, two 43 × 43 cm flat-panel detectors, 900 mm vertical travel, a scan envelope of Ø600 mm × H1,000 mm, a rotation stage supporting up to 400 kg, simultaneous dual acquisitions at 90°, and temporal resolution down to 30 ms.

Result: an instrument recognized by the scientific community, behind several publications explicitly citing RX Solutions, with discussions under way for future upgrades.

Coupling tomography and X-ray diffraction for aerospace

Client: a major player in the aerospace sector

Challenge: characterize the crystal structure of critical aerospace parts using X-ray diffraction (grain orientation, dendritic structure) in addition to conventional tomography inspection, in a market that demands metallurgical traceability guarantees.

RX Solutions solution: design of a custom-made cabin integrating a 320 kV meso-focus tube and a 300 kV micro-focus tube, a 25 × 30 cm flat-panel detector, a CdTe photon-counting detector, a motorized tungsten collimator, a tiltable rotation stage on a goniometer, and an integrated telescopic crane for loading heavy parts.

Result: a high-value project with limited technical risk for RX Solutions, since the X-ray diffraction part was handled by the customer; the customer’s satisfaction led to the launch of a second research project on CT metrology of metal parts made by additive manufacturing.

450 kV high-energy tomography – for dense, bulky parts

Client: an industrial inspection service provider

Challenge: complement an existing fleet of CT systems (medical scanner, micro-CT), including an Explorer EasyTom L 230 kV, with a system able to handle dense, large-volume parts—metal additive manufacturing, batteries, large composites.

RX Solutions solution: a custom-made bunker system with a 450 kV meso-focus generator, a flat-panel detector and a linear detector, 40 µm spatial resolution, a scan volume of Ø680 mm × H1,200 mm, a load of up to 150 kg, and a motorized tungsten collimator to reduce scatter. Custom software development of a Fan Beam acquisition and reconstruction module.

Result: this project became the basis of the standard EasyTom B platform; several systems have been sold since, and the lessons learned helped define the Force line and develop the 450 kV platforms in a cabinet or bunker.

Large-part tomography – scan oversized parts with no compromise

Client: a key customer in the European defense sector

Challenge: inspect parts whose height and weight exceeded the capabilities of existing large-format CT systems, without a dedicated bunker on site.

RX Solutions solution: an enlarged version of the EasyTom B, scan height extended to 2,200 mm, steel columns, a 230 kV micro-focus / 450 kV meso-focus source with an integrated protective hood, a 4343 flat-panel detector combined with a CdWO3 line-scan detector, a 4-blade motorized tungsten collimator, a load of up to 250 kg, and special tooling to reduce the height of the machine during transport and installation so that it fits through standard doors.

Result: a major project delivered without the need for a radiological bunker; a key reference in the European defense sector, which widens opportunities for the Force line on very large parts.

Tomography in extreme environments

Clients: an environmental science research center and a defense sector customer

Challenge: two distinct needs for adaptation to an out-of-the-ordinary environment. The first concerned the study of snow directly on site, with scans to be performed between 5 °C and −30 °C. The second concerned the transport of a complete CT system in severe off-road conditions, including slopes of up to 45°.

RX Solutions solution: for outdoor use in extreme cold: thermal regulation of the tube and detectors, specific grease for mechanical operation at very low temperature, remote control and a reinforced structure for transport. For the mobile laboratory: a structure integrating the acquisition and reconstruction computers, specially calculated dampers, and a reinforced structure and door mechanisms to withstand the shocks of off-road transport.

Result: these adaptations, made from standard systems with targeted modifications, widen commercial opportunities for unusual contexts of use and are valuable references for future projects.

Xlab – Fast production inspection in industrial tomography

Client: a specialist in inspection solutions for the glass industry

Challenge: the customer needed a fully automated, production-grade CT system able to run continuously in harsh industrial environments, with ultra-low maintenance and continuous X-ray emission. No standard solution existed to meet this need.

RX Solutions solution: design of Xlab, an industrial product developed specifically for the inspection of glass products, with robotized loading and a dedicated user interface integrating an API designed to let operators quickly get an OK/NOK decision.

Result: Xlab became a stand-alone industrial product in its own right—more than 10 systems have been delivered to the customer. The robotized loading, the design suited to harsh environments and the expertise in fast reconstruction made it possible to bring the FAB Series into the RX Solutions portfolio.

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Custom projectsHow does RX Solutions design your specific system with you?

  • First contact and sales support – Initial discussion to understand your project and your constraints, before any technical proposal.
  • Needs definition – Precise gathering of your requirements and specifications: part, material, environmental constraints, throughput, regulatory constraints.
  • Feasibility study and strategic assessment – Technical analysis and assessment of the relevance of the project.
  • Setting up the project team – A dedicated team is formed on the RX Solutions side to run your project from end to end.
  • Design and engineering – Development of the technical architecture: source, detectors, mechanics, software.
  • Manufacturing and integration – Manufacturing of the subassemblies and full integration of the system.
  • Testing and validation – Verification of performance against the initial specifications.
  • Installation and commissioning – Installation, adapted to the constraints of the site.
  • Training, support and long-term upgrades – Training of the user teams, maintenance and upgrades of the system over the years.
From the expression of the need to operational deployment—and well beyond, through maintenance and future upgrades—RX Solutions takes end-to-end responsibility for the project and for the life cycle of your CT system.

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Choosing the right base: standard, modular or custom-made?

RX Solutions remains above all positioned on the design and delivery of standard and modular systems. The Explorer, Nano and Force lines, available on the EasyTom S, EasyTom L, EasyTom XL, EasyTom B and UltraTom platforms, cover the vast majority of industrial tomography inspection and quality control needs.

Your needsBest solutionExample
Everyday application, flexible configuration 
Standard or modular system 
Explorer, Nano, Force lines
Specific need, but close to 
Standard with minor adaptation 
Low-temperature adaptation, transport adaptation
Need outside the standard framework 
Dedicated custom-made design 
Dual modality, very large format, specific software integration
Understand RX Solutions’ lines and series at a glance

Product lines
EXPLORER
NANO
FORCE
Platforms
EasyTom S
EasyTom L
EasyTom XL
EasyTom B
EasyTom L
EasyTom XL
UltraTom
EasyTom L
EasyTom B
Series
Metrology Series



Fab Series





Performance
Resolution
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
Sample density
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
EXPLORER EasyTom S
Series
Metrology Series   
Fab Series   
Performance
Resolution            
Sample density            
EXPLORER EasyTom L
Series
Metrology Series   
Fab Series   
Performance
Resolution            
Sample density            
EXPLORER EasyTom XL
Series
Metrology Series  — 
Fab Series   
Performance
Resolution            
Sample density            
EXPLORER EasyTom B
Series
Metrology Series  — 
Fab Series  — 
Performance
Resolution            
Sample density            
NANO EasyTom L
Series
Metrology Series   
Fab Series  — 
Performance
Resolution            
Sample density            
NANO EasyTom XL
Series
Metrology Series  — 
Fab Series  — 
Performance
Resolution            
Sample density            
NANO UltraTom
Series
Metrology Series   
Fab Series  — 
Performance
Resolution            
Sample density            
FORCE EasyTom L
Series
Metrology Series   
Fab Series  — 
Performance
Resolution            
Sample density            
FORCE EasyTom B
Series
Metrology Series   
Fab Series  — 
Performance
Resolution            
Sample density            

Why entrust your custom-made project to RX Solutions?

20 years of experience 

Hundreds of CT systems designed and still operating around the world.

A worldwide network 

Local support and service, in your language, through one of our distributors.

Guaranteed confidentiality 

Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) available and a dedicated contact throughout the project.

Modular, scalable design 

A system that grows with your needs, from R&D to production.

Total support 

From defining the need to maintenance, over the entire life of the system.

Complete compliance and traceability 

Every project follows a rigorous, documented methodology.

our values

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Commitment 

Commitment to the lasting success of the company and its customers.
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Responsibility

Responsible and honest conduct, with respect for people, regulations and the environment.
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Partnership

Lasting relationships based on trust and transparency
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Expertise 

Technical excellence through innovation and continuous improvement.

FAQ: custom-made CT systems

What is a custom-made industrial tomography system?
A custom-made industrial tomography system is a CT system designed or adapted to meet a need that standard configurations do not fully cover. Depending on the project’s constraints, RX Solutions can adapt the mechanical architecture, the X-ray source, the detectors, the scan geometry, the automation, the control software or even the environment in which the system is used.
In which cases should a custom-made CT solution be considered?
A custom-made solution becomes relevant when a part is too large or too heavy for a standard system, when a material requires a specific energy, when advanced automation is required, or when the system has to operate in a particular environment such as an industrial production line or a constrained outdoor setting.
Can you start from an existing CT system rather than develop an entirely new one?
Yes. Many custom-made projects build on existing RX Solutions platforms. Depending on the needs, it may be more relevant to adapt a standard system by modifying certain components or functions than to develop an entirely new architecture. This approach generally limits technical risk while meeting the project’s need precisely.
Does RX Solutions design solutions for industry and production?
Yes. Some projects have been developed for demanding production environments requiring fast cycles, advanced automation or integration into existing industrial processes. The adaptations can concern the hardware as well as the software interfaces and the automated measurement tools.
How does a custom-made industrial tomography project work?
Each project follows a structured methodology including needs analysis, feasibility study, setting up the project team, design, manufacturing, validation phases, installation of the system, then training and support for users. RX Solutions oversees the project over its entire life cycle.
How is project confidentiality handled?
RX Solutions regularly works on industrial, scientific or defense-related projects with high confidentiality requirements. Depending on the project’s needs, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) can be put in place and exchanges are managed by a dedicated project team.
How do I know whether my need requires a custom-made system?
The best approach is to talk with the RX Solutions teams from the earliest phases of the project. Based on the characteristics of the part, the inspection objectives, the environment of use and the operating constraints, it is possible to determine whether a standard configuration, a targeted adaptation or an entirely custom-made design is the most relevant solution.
Does RX Solutions design solutions for the defense sector?
Yes, RX Solutions designs for all markets and has delivered several custom-made systems for customers in the European defense sector, notably very large-format systems and transportable mobile laboratories

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