3D Computed Tomography

The classic application of industrial X-ray computed tomography (CT) is the inspection and three-dimensional measurement of metal and plastic castings. However, phoenix|x-ray’s high-resolution X-ray technology opens up a variety of new applications in fields such as sensor technology, electronics, materials science, and many other natural sciences.

For a basic feature comparison for the X-ray systems we recommend for these applications, please go to product recommendation.

	Electronic devices nanoCT^® showing solder joints of a CSP-component. The three-dimensional shape of the solder joints, app. 400 µm in diameter, and void distribution are clearly visible. Inside the solder joints, different eutectic solder phases are visible. For more examples, please go to printed board assembly.
	Electronic components nanoCT^® of a high-performance light-emitting diode showing how the bond wires, 25 µm in width, are aligned and the shape of the bonding area. For more examples, please go to Semiconductors and other electronic components.
	Casting CT-image of a cast-aluminum piston showing the hidden contours and inside surfaces of the object under inspection including some voids, the size and position of which can be calculated automatically. The tomographic image is the basis for three-dimensional measurement (Surface reconstruction and normative-actual value comparison).
	Materials science nanoCT^® of an object made of glass fiber-reinforced plastic: Alignment and distribution of the glass fibers as well as agglomerations of mineral filler (purple) are visible. The fibers are app. 10 µm wide. For more examples, please go to Materials Science.
	Sensor technology Microfocus-CT showing a lambda probe: the weld seams of the case, crimp connections, the geometric alignment of the probe, and the condition of the ceramic sensor. For more examples, please go to Sensorics and Electrical Engineering.