Peel Back the Layers – Advanced Non-Destructive 3D imaging

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Mikro CT scanning af en tændstik, hvor man kan se den interne struktur

Peel Back the Layers – Advanced Non-Destructive 3D imaging

Understanding Porosity, Ingredient Distribution, and Defects

Understanding porosity, ingredient distribution, and crack characteristics (location and thickness) is crucial for product development and optimization. Our imaging service provides insights into the internal structure of a wide range of materials, including pharmaceuticals, biological samples, food, composites, and electronics.

We use advanced micro-CT scanning technology for non-destructive investigations, allowing us to capture detailed 3D representations of your products. This technique enables the examination of micro-scale features, offering both qualitative and quantitative analyses to facilitate product comparison and improvement.

For samples with specific characteristics, such as low-density biological materials, we enhance our imaging capabilities with Synchrotron tomography. This technique, combined with phase contrast tomography, provides better contrast and detail, enabling the investigation of features which would be otherwise invisible. 

What Can We Help You With?

  • Visualization of your product’s internal 3D structure
  • Characterization in different steps of your manufacturing process – with the same piece of material or product
  • Localization and control of internal components in a product – are they correctly placed in relation to each other?
  • Qualitative comparisons of porosity and other structural sample characteristics
  • Micro-CT scanning is optimized for high resolution analysis of samples 

Combined Analysis Methods Give the Best Results

At the department for Functional Materials at Danish Technological Institute, we have more than 25 years of experience solving characterization tasks for our customers.

We often combine results from several separate types of characterization to give you the best possible answer to your needs.

vitaminpille balanseret på et fingerCase Study: Porosity in Pharmaceutical Products

The porosity of two medicine tablets were investigated with micro-CT scanning, high-pressure mercury intrusion and gas adsorption techniques. The porosity of a tablet is described from the pore size as well as the distribution of the pores, which together have a great influence on the quality of the tablet. Porosity measurements are used as an indicator of the tablet's durability, air and moisture penetration as well as the tablet's robustness.

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Case Study: Capsule Thickness in 3D3D genereret billede fra mikro CT scanning der viser en fiskeolie tablet

Micro-CT scanning is well suited for non-destructive 3D analysis of small samples and products. In the case presented below, a fish oil supplement pill has been analyzed with the purpose to measure and visualize the capsule thickness.The information can be used to identify flaws and weaknesses in the capsule. The volume of fish oil and capsule can also be determined from the dataset.​

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In this picture is a cable that is broken. It can be seen where the connections no longer are attached.Case study: Failure Analysis of Critical Materials

In pharmaceutical and food production, maintaining the integrity and quality of materials is vital. We offer specialized services using advanced micro-CT 3D imaging to help you detect and analyze defects in tubing, gloves, and electronic components with thoroughness and accuracy.


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3D visualisering af fisk, tværsnitCase study: Imaging of Biological Materials

In this case study, we used phase contrast tomography at the ESRF to image fish with unprecedented detail in the internal organs. fish feed pellets and foam.

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Contact

Please contact our specialist Susan Rudd Cooper for more information. She can be reached at srco@dti.dk or +45 7220 1754.

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