Micro CT Scanning
The Cambridge Biotomography Centre – Advanced MicroCT and X-ray Imaging Facility
The Cambridge Biotomography Centre is a leading UK facility for high-resolution 3D imaging using micro-computed tomography (MicroCT) and X-ray tomography. Located within the University of Cambridge, the Centre provides both academic researchers and industry clients with access to state-of-the-art imaging equipment and expert technical support.
Cutting-edge MicroCT Scanning with the Nikon XTEK H 225 ST
At the heart of the facility is the Nikon XTEK H 225 ST MicroCT scanner, a powerful high-resolution X-ray microtomography system capable of visualising the internal structure of specimens without destructive sampling. With a voxel resolution down to 3 microns and 2882 × 2882 pixel image stacks, the system produces exceptionally detailed 3D datasets suitable for biological, geological, archaeological, materials science, and engineering applications.
This advanced MicroCT scanner offers flexible imaging parameters, enabling precise scanning of samples ranging from delicate fossils and biological tissues to dense industrial components. It is ideal for quantitative morphometrics, non-invasive structural analysis, 3D modelling, and defect detection.
Open Data Formats and Seamless Analysis
All scan data from the Cambridge Biotomography Centre are provided in non-proprietary, accessible formats. Users receive reconstructed TIFF stacks, raw .vol files, and a .vgi 3D reconstruction file, ensuring compatibility with leading 3D visualisation and analysis software, including VGStudio MAX, Avizo, and Dragonfly.
This open data approach allows researchers and clients to efficiently integrate MicroCT datasets into their own scientific analysis, engineering design, or digital archiving workflows.
Supporting Academic Research and Industry Innovation
The Cambridge Biotomography Centre supports a broad range of projects, from university research in biology, palaeontology, and materials science, to industrial research and development, heritage conservation, and product inspection. Our experienced staff offer guidance in scan setup, image reconstruction, data interpretation, and quantitative analysis, ensuring that each project achieves the highest possible imaging quality and analytical precision.
Whether you are an academic group seeking 3D imaging for publication-quality data or an industrial partner needing non-destructive testing and internal component analysis, the Centre provides tailored imaging solutions to meet your needs.
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To discuss your project or arrange a scan, please contact the Cambridge Biotomography Centre for consultation and pricing information.
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