Bruker – X-ray Micro-CT – SKYSCAN 1273
High-Capacity 3D X-ray Microscopy
The SKYSCAN 1273 is Bruker’s latest benchtop 3D X-ray microscope based on micro computed tomography (Micro-CT) technology. Samples with up to 500 mm length, 300 mm diameter, and a maximum weight of 20 kg can be accommodated, a new standard for non-destructive testing (NDT) with benchtop instruments. Best-in-class components turn the SKYSCAN 1273 into a real power pack. The combination of a high-energy X-ray source running at high power and a large format flat-panel detector with ultimate sensitivity and speed provides excellent image quality in just a few seconds.
The comprehensive software for straightforward data collection, advanced image analysis, and powerful visualization makes the SKYSCAN 1273 an easy to use 3D X-ray microscope.
The SKYSCAN 1273 benchtop 3D X-ray microscope requires minimum lab space, is easy to start running, and virtually maintenance-free. Consequently, the SKYSCAN 1273 offers high system uptime with low cost of ownership.
Technical Specifications
| X-ray source | 40-130 kV, max. 39 W, < 5 µm spot size at 4 W |
| X-ray detector | 6-megapixel (3072 x 1944) active pixel CMOS flat-panel detector |
| Maximum object size | 300 mm diameter, 500 mm length, 20 kg |
| Optional stages | Micro positioning, cooling, heating, compression/tension |
| Radiation safety | <1 µSv/h at 10 cm from the instrument surface |
Key Features
SKYSCAN 1273
- 40-130kV maintenance-free X-ray source for low cost of ownership
- 8-position automatic filter changer for automatic energy selection
- GPU-acceleration for fast 3D reconstructions
- Truncated scanning with automatic stitching of oversized images
- Best image quality of planar structures thanks to helical scanning and exact reconstruction
- Up to 4x faster scanning of objects with high aspect ratio thanks to HART Plus
Applications
Manufacturing
3D volume rendered additive manufactured part (3D printing) 3072 x 3072 x 1217 pixels, 34 µm isotropic resolution.
Manufacturing
3D volume rendered aluminum casted water pump body for car engine with color-coded sizes of voids 3072 x 3072 x 1448 pixels, 53 µm isotropic resolution.
Geology, oil/gas exploration
3D volume rendered 200 mm long carbonate drill core, front left corner virtually removed 3072 x 3072 x 9783 pixels, 13 µm isotropic resolution.
Bone
Sheep bone 60 mm in size with 2 titanium implants, 5 mm in diameter.
Key Industries
- Aerospace
- Agriculture
- Automotive
- Biopharmaceutical and Biotechnology
- Chemical
- Construction
- Cosmetics & Personal Care
- Defense
- Die & Mould
- Education & Academics
- Electronics
- Energy
- Environmental
- Food & Beverage
- Luxury
- Machinery & Manufacturing
- Medical
- Mining & Minerals
- Oil & Gas
- Optical
- Paper & Wood
- Pharmaceutical
- Polymers, Plastics and Rubbers
- Powders & Pigments / Coating
- Railway
- Semiconductor, Solar & Electronics
- Service
- Textile
- Wholesale & Retail
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