Smarter protection – NEW Herasafe 2025 Biological Safety Cabinet. Protect now › Search All Home›Electron Microscopy›Electron Microscopes›microCT ELECTRON MICROSCOPY microCT Micro computed X-ray tomography (micro CT) is a non-destructive 3D X-ray imaging technique for a broad range of materials science applications. Contact us What is micro CT? Micro-computed tomography (microCT) has become a standard tool for materials science research as it can efficiently produce quantitative 3D images of nearly any sample. As the reconstructions are generated with non-destructive X-rays, you can gain a complete understanding of the sample without specimen damage and without the need for any additional preparation. Internal structure, geometry, and composition are readily accessible without staining, slicing, cutting, or cross-sectioning. This can subsequently serve as a survey scan for further (typically destructive) analysis with higher resolution techniques such as nanometer-resolution serial sectioning with electron microscopy. The versatility of microCT means that the technique can be employed across a wide range of applications. For example, the lifetime and reliability of lithium-ion batteries depends greatly on contaminants and defects that develop throughout the life of the battery. A cost-effective, reliable, and artifact-free scanning method that can be applied to the sample multiple times provides structural and temporal insight for quality control and failure analysis. Heliscan MicroCT Conventional microCT tools produce the 3D reconstruction from a series of “tomograms” which are the two-dimensional images generated by a circular X-ray sweep around the sample. These images are stacked into a cylindrical representation of the sample and stitched together to form the final reconstruction. This produces significant artifacts due to misalignments during the stitching process. The Thermo Scientific HeliScan microCT avoids this by observing the sample in one continuous helical scan, which does not require image stitching. HeliScan microCT offers the versatility needed to obtain quantitative 3D images across a wide range of materials science applications, including additive manufacturing as well as battery and petroleum science research. Due to the helical single-scan capability of the instrument, stitch-free scanning of large volumes is possible with fast acquisition, high resolution, automated sample alignment, and much more. Dramatically increased signal-to-noise ratio due to the higher X-ray flux of the HeliScan system (right). Technology SEM Desktop SEM TEM DualBeam EFA Systems Circuit Edit XPS Instruments microCT Sample Vitrification Software Accessories Industry Applications Techniques HeliScan microCT Advanced helical scanning and iterative reconstruction technology High resolution x-ray source (below 400 nm) Process, analyze, and visualize samples View product Download datasheet Resources Webinars Images Documents On-demand Webinar: Advanced microCT for non-destructive material characterization This webinar will: Demonstrate the versatility of HeliScan microCT for analyzing materials from very dense steels to light, 3D printed polymers; Reveal how to obtain insights into the microstructure of larger volumes of a wide variety of materials at high resolution; Show how easy it is to use the automated workflow. Register to watch On-demand Webinar: X-Ray Tomography Big and Small: The Versatility of CT for Characterization of Soft Materials Attend this webinar to: Contact us Electron microscopy services To ensure optimal system performance, we provide you access to a world-class network of field service experts, technical support, and certified spare parts. Learn more › Electron microscopy support and resources Accelerating Microscopy blog › Software updates › Service request › Service contracts › Parts inquiry › Shopping Tool Product Selection Guides Quick Order Redeem a Quote New Products Promotions Mobile & Desktop Apps Shared Lists Check order status eSolutions eProcurement Supply Center Instrument Management Support Training Webinars Blog Social Media Contact Us Report a Site Issue Thermo Fisher Scientific About Us Careers Investors News Responsibility Trademarks UK Modern Slavery Statement Belgium Terms & Conditions Privacy Information Center Price & Freight Policy