3D imaging of the inner micro-structure with unprecedented quality for industrial R&D and control

The technique

X-ray computed micro-tomography is a high resolution, non-invasive and non-destructive 3D imaging technique. It benefits from the penetrating power of X-rays to reveal the inner structure of any type of materials at a micrometer scale. It does not require any sample preparation and can be carried out under natural or controlled environment.

Services available

NOVITOM uses the exceptional properties of X-ray beams delivered at synchrotron radiation centres to provide its clients with micro-tomographic analysis of outstanding quality Technical features available are:

The "A la carte" solutions proposed by NOVITOM include pre-analysis preparation, sample conditionning and quantitative treatment of 3D images.

Key Benefits

NOVITOM uses the latest technological advancements in X-ray micro-tomography for ensuring the complete satisfaction of its clients. The high-resolution 3D-images are generated while preserving sample integrity. they provide a unique insight into hidden structures of products and materials and into any process-induced or stress-induced modification.

Applications

X-ray microtomography can be used to analyze a huge variety of heterogeneous materials like polymers, foams and emulsions, biomaterials, synthetic and natural fibres, composites, vegetal and animal tissues, home products, food, etc.

The industrial sectors that are concerned are

• biotechnologies and biomaterials
  
• pharmaceuticals,
  
• cosmetics,
  
• health,
  
• agriculture,
  
• food,
  
• pulp,
• polymers
  
• plastics,
  
• environment