New compact computed tomography X-ray system with submicron resolution

Phoenix|x-ray Systems + Services GmbH introduced a new, high resolution computed tomography X-ray analysis system in a compact package, the nanotom®. The nanotom® is the first 160 kV nanofocus® computed tomography system and is tailored completely for the special needs of material science, micro mechanics, electronics and biological applications.
The very compact system consists of a granite based CT-construction with a 160 kV high-power nanofocus® X-ray tube of phoenix|x-ray and a special digital detector to reach a voxel resolution of < 500 nm (0,5 µm). The fully digital detector has 5 Megapixels resolution and a measurement range expansion for the highest possible resolution.
The nanotom® can examine samples with diameters up to 120 mm (4.7 inches) and a weight up to 1 kg (2.2 pounds). The special door construction as well as the advanced sample fixture permits a simple and precise positioning of the samples.
The nanotom® comes with phoenix|x-ray’s new CT-software, datos|x. This software offers an easy and intuitive operation and requires only minimal training. The high efficiency of this software guarantees best image quality and volume reconstruction at all times. An available PC cluster provides further reduction of reconstruction times.
The nanotom® is particularly suitable for the 3D examination of sensors, complex mechatronic samples, micro electronic components and material samples in every type like synthetic materials, ceramics, composite materials, rock samples and much more.