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Thermo Scientific HeliScan Mk2 Features

From Thermo Scientific:

  • The most versatile micro computed-tomography (microCT) solution for quantitative analysis.
  • HeliScan™ pioneers a new generation of microCT technology for a variety of research applications: unique helical scanning and iterative reconstruction technology produce unsurpassed image fidelity and deliver the highest signal-to-noise ratio compared to traditional circular scanning technology.

The unique benefits of Heliscan include:

  • Capture high-fidelity images from tall samples by using a single continuous scan to completely eliminate artifacts common to multi-scan stitching methods
  • Detect the contours of your sample in the initial scan using a novel auto envelope workflow technique. No other microCT system features such a capability.
  • Prevent well-known motion deformation from taking effect with an advanced artifacts correction technique to flatten the helical trajectory.
heliscan microct

Full specifications

X-ray source 20-160 kV, power = 8W
X-ray detector 3072 x 3072 pixels, 16 bit, flat plane
Spatial resolution 800 nm (400 nm with LaB6 source)
Sample diameter Up to 240 mm
Load capacity 15 kg
Sample stage

Y-range:

Source – Stage: 400 mm

Source – Detector: 750 mm

Z-range: 195 mm

R-range: 360° continuous


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