Why choose a Nano CT system rather than a micro-CT system?
A Nano CT system gives access to submicron resolution, down to 250 nm depending on the configuration, when conventional micro-CT systems reach their limits at around 2 µm. This makes it possible to observe certain very fine details.
What is resolution in CT?
Resolution is the system’s ability to distinguish two very close details in a reconstructed volume. It depends not only on voxel size, but also on the tube, the detector, mechanical stability, the geometry and the reconstruction algorithms.
What is the difference between voxel size and actual resolution?
Voxel size is a digital reconstruction parameter. On its own, it does not guarantee the system’s actual ability to distinguish small details. To compare performance, it is preferable to rely on standardised 2D and 3D resolution measurements.
What is the difference between Nano Ultra and Nano Access?
Both Nano line configurations offer submicron imaging. Nano Ultra favours ultimate resolution, down to 250 nm, for the most demanding research work. Nano Access offers submicron imaging down to 0.9 µm over a wider field of view. The choice depends on the size of your samples and the level of detail you are looking for.
What is the Nano Metrology Series?
The Metrology Series is the configuration that adds dimensional measurement to a Nano platform: in a single acquisition, you measure internal and external geometries, with performance verified against the VDI/VDE 2630 standard. It is available on two Nano platforms, the EasyTom L and the UltraTom.
Can I integrate my own experimental setups?
Yes. Nano platforms are designed to make it easy to integrate in-situ devices: internal volume, cable and pipe feedthroughs, fixtures, hollow rotation stage, slip rings and software synchronisation.
Can several analysis scales be combined in a single system?
Yes. Some configurations offer several X-ray generators, making it possible to move from an overall view to very high-resolution analysis, covering both the overall understanding and the observation of a region of interest.