Bruker SkyScan 2214
Multi-scale X-Ray Nano-CT
The SkyScan 2214 is a new multi-scale X-ray nanotomograph, which covers the widest range of object sizes and spatial resolutions in a single instrument, opening up a whole new range of possibilities.
- Scan objects as large as >300mm in diameter
- Sub-micron resolution for small samples
- Image high aspect ratio and planar objects with HART PLUS
- World’s fastest hierarchical 3D reconstruction software: 10-100 times faster than conventional algorithms and GPU-accelerated reconstruction.
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Watch videos of example applications:
Battery Research
Composite Materials
Geology
Geology
Additive Manufacturing
Wood
Violin Component
Pharmaceuticals
4mm Chalk Sample
Applications
Volume rendered 3D model of shale with colour-coded local thickness of the pores. 6.2 μm voxel size.
Geology, Oil and Gas
- Study conventional and unconventional reservoirs in full core size or as volumes of interest
- Measure pore size and permeability, grain size and shape
- Calculate distribution of mineral phases in 3D
- Analyse dynamic processes
Virtual cut through a lithium-ion battery. Scanned at 900 nm voxel size.
Energy Storage and Battery Research
- Non-destructive imaging of batteries and fuel cells in 3D
- Quantify defects
- Anode and cathode structural analysis
- Monitor structural changes over time with dynamic experiments
Volume rendered 3D model of CFRP (Carbon-Fiber Reinforces Polymer) with colour-coded local fibre orientation. 600 nm voxel size.
Polymers and Composite Materials
- Study fine structures with <500 nm 3D resolution
- Examine micro-structural architecture and porosity
- Quantify defects, local fibre orientation and thickness
Micro-CT scan of a small piece of an FFP2 facemask (click to enlarge). It’s colour-coded to show fibre orientation, which affects the air permeability, water diffusion and bending rigidity of the mask.
Technical Details
- “Open type” (pumped) X-ray source with <0.5 microns spot size and diamond window
- Up to four X-ray detectors:
- Flat-panel for large objects
- 11Mp cooled CCD with wide field of view
- 11Mp cooled CCD with medium field of view
- 8Mp cooled CCD for highest spatial resolution
- Best data quality in a short scanning time:
- Automatic variable acquisition geometry
- Phase-contrast enhancement
- Helical scanning for fewer artefacts and exact reconstruction – more info…
Software
The SkyScan 2214 comes with Bruker’s full micro-CT software suite, including modules for:
- Fast volumetric reconstruction
- 2D/ 3D quantitative analysis
- Realistic 3D visualisation
- Volume rendering
- Create movies with virtual flights around and inside your object
Reconstructions can be sent to iPads, iPhones or Android devices, where you can make virtual cuts on your touchscreen.
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