Nikon Corporation (Nikon) has launched the VOXLS 20 C 225, the latest addition to its VOXLS X-ray CT product lineup. The company says the system is based on the proven principles of its VOXLS 30 and 40 Series systems while offering maximum capability in a space-efficient footprint, providing unparalleled value per voxel in the market.
The VOXLS 20 C 225 offers the largest CT scanning envelope in a system that fits through a standard double door claims Nikon, allowing for flexible integration to ‘almost any’ quality control laboratories and production environments.
The new system features Nikon’s metrology-grade platform with a granite base, rigid steel manipulator towers, and high-accuracy encoders and motors. Nikon says these engineering choices ensure precision, repeatability, and reliability while delivering exceptional X-ray and CT data quality.
Key features include:
- Superior CT inspection envelope: Offers an industry-leading inspection volume of 555mm (Dia) x 759mm (H) in a compact footprint of just 2451mm (L) x 1173mm (D).
- Dual-source configuration: Features a motorised dual-source setup with a 225 kV reflection target and 160 kV transmission target, allowing users to choose the optimal source for their application at the push of a button. This enables automated and fast switchover between the reflection target (for higher productivity due to increased X-ray flux) and transmission target (for achieving the best possible resolution).
- Source Optimisation: De-skills the process of setting up the filament for optimal performance, simplifies the filament change process, and provides longer filament lifetime.
- Enhanced usability: Incorporates features like Filter Changer, motorised door that opens in under 4 seconds, and large viewing window for excellent interior visibility.
- Versatile scan capabilities: Supports Motorised FID and advanced scan modes including Panel Shift CT, Tilted CT, and Pixel Split CT, enabling a wide range of inspection techniques for diverse applications.
The first Nikon VOXLS 20 C 225 systems are scheduled for delivery this autumn and will serve industries including medical devices, electronics, additive manufacturing, aerospace and automotive.
“Our customers have been seeking a comprehensive X-ray CT solution that combines advanced capabilities with space efficiency,” says Ben Morgan, Product Manager at Nikon. “The VOXLS 20 C 225 delivers precisely that – with its industry-leading inspection envelope, innovative features like X.Tend Helical, Scatter Correction CT, AI Reconstruction, and dual-source configuration with Rotating.Target 2.0, we’ve created what we believe is the most capable and versatile X-ray CT system in its class.”
