Bruker Introduces SkyScan 1272 X-Ray 3D Microscope
Posted: 2013-3-13
Bruker today announces the SkyScan 1272, an innovative high-resolution X-ray
micro-CT (computed tomography) system, which can non-destructively visualize
up to 200 Megapixel (14,450x14,450 pixels) virtual slices through objects. More
than 2,600 slices can be reconstructed after a single CT data acquisition scan,
using new 16 Megapixel or 11 Megapixel X-ray detectors, in up to three offset
positions. Using advanced phase-contrast enhancement technology, object
details as small as 0.35μm can be detected.
The SkyScan 1272 benefits from its, automatically adjusted acquisition geometry,
an innovation that has particular advantages for intermediate resolution levels,
delivering scans several times faster than micro-CT systems with a fixed source-
detector design. Large format imaging is enabled by multi-threaded, GPU-
accelerated 3D reconstruction and realistic visualization by surface and volume
rendering. The system also includes a built-in, precision micro-positioning stage
that provides highly accurate sample control. Sample scanning during
compression, tension, cooling or heating is also enabled.
An optional 16-position automatic sample changer delivers higher throughput,
even enabling the addition or replacement of samples without interrupting live
X-ray scans in progress. For individual samples, automatic magnification
adjustment and optimization of scanning protocols are available. To support
flexible workflows the SkyScan 1272 can automatically distribute results via
email, sending a link to a result file. Reconstruction results can also be sent to an
iPad, and for mobile platforms, special software can perform volume rendering
and virtual slicing of objects with touch screen controls.
The complete range of software for 2D/3D quantitative analysis and for realistic
3D visualization is supplied as standard with the SkyScan 1272. An optional GPU
server with eight NVIDIA Tesla graphical processors, and a cluster version of
unique hybrid CPU/GPU software provides the fastest commercial μCT 3D
reconstruction.
micro-CT (computed tomography) system, which can non-destructively visualize
up to 200 Megapixel (14,450x14,450 pixels) virtual slices through objects. More
than 2,600 slices can be reconstructed after a single CT data acquisition scan,
using new 16 Megapixel or 11 Megapixel X-ray detectors, in up to three offset
positions. Using advanced phase-contrast enhancement technology, object
details as small as 0.35μm can be detected.
The SkyScan 1272 benefits from its, automatically adjusted acquisition geometry,
an innovation that has particular advantages for intermediate resolution levels,
delivering scans several times faster than micro-CT systems with a fixed source-
detector design. Large format imaging is enabled by multi-threaded, GPU-
accelerated 3D reconstruction and realistic visualization by surface and volume
rendering. The system also includes a built-in, precision micro-positioning stage
that provides highly accurate sample control. Sample scanning during
compression, tension, cooling or heating is also enabled.
An optional 16-position automatic sample changer delivers higher throughput,
even enabling the addition or replacement of samples without interrupting live
X-ray scans in progress. For individual samples, automatic magnification
adjustment and optimization of scanning protocols are available. To support
flexible workflows the SkyScan 1272 can automatically distribute results via
email, sending a link to a result file. Reconstruction results can also be sent to an
iPad, and for mobile platforms, special software can perform volume rendering
and virtual slicing of objects with touch screen controls.
The complete range of software for 2D/3D quantitative analysis and for realistic
3D visualization is supplied as standard with the SkyScan 1272. An optional GPU
server with eight NVIDIA Tesla graphical processors, and a cluster version of
unique hybrid CPU/GPU software provides the fastest commercial μCT 3D
reconstruction.
