Food applications

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Overview: SCANCO Medical is a leader in high-resolution computed tomography (CT) technology, offering a range of microCT systems for diverse applications, including food and biological material imaging. Their systems are equipped with advanced computing and software for comprehensive imaging solutions.

Applications: The microCT systems are used for structure characterization, nondestructive testing, imaging of food and biological materials, composite materials, polymers, foams, biomedical research, low temperature measurements, and permeability analysis.

Key Features: The systems provide non-destructive analysis with no sample preparation required, high throughput with batch mode processing, automatic sample loaders, and customizable configurations. They offer fast acquisition, reconstruction, and analysis capabilities.

Software Capabilities: The software includes morphometry for segmentation, porosity, specific object surface, object volume, local thickness, pore size distribution, and pore connectivity. It also supports contact area calculations, 2D and 3D visualization, and finite element analysis.

MicroTomography Systems: Various models such as μCT 35, μCT 50, and μCT 100 are available, each with specific resolutions and capabilities tailored for different materials like wheat, oat cereals, corn extrudates, and parmesan cheese.

Specifications: The document provides detailed specifications for different microCT models, including peak energy, maximum scan diameter, scan length, resolution, and image matrix sizes. It also mentions the availability of automatic sample changers and specialized specimen holders.

Computing and Analysis: SCANCO systems use HP Integrity Servers with significant RAM and CPU capabilities, supporting high-capacity tape drives for data archival. Reconstruction and analysis times are optimized for efficiency, with clustering options available to enhance throughput.

Contact Information: SCANCO Medical is based in Switzerland, with a USA office in Pennsylvania. Contact details and websites are provided for further inquiries.

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MicroCT Imaging for Food Applications

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SCANCO - Scanners, Software and Contract Research Services: SCANCO Medical has been a pioneer in the field of high-resolution computed tomography for more than two decades. We offer a wide range of microCT systems to study the internal structure of practically any material. These systems are supplied with high-end computing equipment and sophisticated analysis and visualization software to provide the most comprehensive and industry-leading imaging solutions. 3D segmentation of twiglets SCANCO Medical also offers scanning, analysis and consulting services for a wide range of applications. Applications:...

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MicroTomography Systems μCT 50, Grain of citric acid, 1 μm G. Guthausen, H.P. Schuchmann, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)

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Specifications Specimen Systems Peak Energy Max. Scan Diameter Max. Scan Length/Height Automatic Sample Changer Option Resolution (Nom. /10% MTF) Minimal Scan Time per Stack Image Matrix : from to Peak Energy Variable Spotsize Filter Changer (Al, Mb, Cu, None) Max. Scan Diameter Max. Scan Length/Height Automatic Sample Changer Option Resolution (Nom. /10% MTF) Image Matrix : from to Peak Energy Max. Scan Diameter Max. Scan Length Resolution (Nom./10% MTF) Minimal Scan Time per Stack Image Matrix : from to XtremeCT * Peak Energy Max. Scan Diameter Max. Scan Length Resolution (Nom./10% MTF) Minimal...

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