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Advance battery innovation with Tescan UniTOM HR for Batteries — a sub-micron micro-CT system combining dynamic 4D CT and multiscale imaging in one platform. Purpose-built for in situ testing, defect analysis, and high-throughput QC, it delivers non-destructive insight from full pouch cells to individual electrode particles.

  • Achieve sub-600 nm spatial resolution for detailed imaging of electrode porosity and interconnectivity
  • Perform dynamic micro-CT for in situ battery testing during charge/discharge cycles
  • Utilize VOIS™ Volume of Interest Scanning to zoom from entire cells down to particle level
  • Streamline high-throughput battery QC with automated batch workflows
  • Visualize real-time 4D CT imaging of battery failure, swelling, and gas formation in under 5 seconds per rotation

HOW TESCAN UNITOM HR ADVANCES BATTERY RESEARCH AND QUALITY CONTROL

Reveal Sub-Micron Battery Defects with Precision

Detect cracks, voids, delamination, and contamination in assembled or cycled cells using sub-600 nm spatial resolution micro-CT. Identify critical failure points before they impact performance.

Monitor Real-Time Degradation with Dynamic 4D CT

Capture internal structural changes during charge/discharge cycles with real-time 4D CT imaging of battery failure. Visualize gas formation, swelling, and electrode deformation in seconds.

Correlate Cell-to-Particle Structure with VOIS™ Multiscale Imaging

Use VOIS™ Volume of Interest Scanning to image entire pouch or cylindrical cells, then zoom into particles or electrode layers without repositioning — ideal for multiscale defect localization.

Accelerate Throughput with Automated Workflows

Run high-throughput battery QC with micro-CT using automated batch scanning and rapid acquisition modes. Scan more samples, improve consistency, and speed up R&D validation cycles.

Quantify Electrode Porosity and Interconnectivity

Perform 3D mapping of electrode porosity, interconnectivity, and particle size distribution to link microstructural parameters with cell performance and degradation behavior.

Enhance Insight with Spectral and Deep Learning CT

Leverage spectral micro-CT for lithium mapping, K-edge detection, and density/Z-eff analysis to separate materials with high precision. Accelerate results with deep learning CT reconstruction using Panthera and Aquila software.

TESCAN UNITOM HR

FOR BATTERY RESEARCH APPLICATIONS
2_High-resolution micro-CT analysis of particle distribution inside the cathode

Revealing Electrode Porosity in 3D

Non-destructive micro-CT imaging uncovers structural voids and packing uniformity — key factors for optimizing battery performance and electrolyte flow.

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Panthera™ Software

Fast reconstruction and intelligent analysis

Panthera™ delivers automated 3D and 4D reconstruction with GPU-optimized speed and integrated visualization tools. Users can easily explore large datasets, align time-series volumes, and perform flip-point or differential analysis to detect material changes over time. Intuitive VOIS™ selection connects analysis directly to the scanner for multiscale zoom-in imaging, while advanced filtering tools enhance signal-to-noise ratio and overall image quality.

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TEM AUTOPREP™ PRO

AI-GUIDED WORKFLOWS FOR CONSISTENT BATTERY SPECIMEN PREPARATION

TEM AutoPrep™ Pro automates the complete TEM lamella preparation process, delivering clean, Ga-free specimens optimized for nanoscale battery analysis. Integrated into the Essence™ GUI, AutoPrep™ Pro removes operator variability and ensures reproducibility across multiple samples and sites.

AI-guided routines handle trench milling, lift-out, grid placement, and 500 eV final polishing, producing lamellae with the right thickness and orientation for high-resolution STEM, EDS, and ToF-SIMS correlation. Multi-site batch operation enables unattended overnight preparation, saving valuable operator time.

With TEM AutoPrep™ Pro, battery researchers and manufacturers can depend on consistent, high-quality lamellae that reduce preparation time and accelerate the investigation of critical interfaces and degradation mechanisms.

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“At Dragonfly Energy, our goal is to deliver a more sustainable and cost-effective Li-ion battery, and these metrics are fundamentally defined by dynamic nanoscale interactions occurring inside the cell. TESCAN’s electron microscopy and micro-CT solutions provide valuable, correlative insights into the behavior of these complex systems which enable the development of our innovative cell chemistries.”
Dr. Denis Phares
CEO at Dragonfly Energy

TESCAN UniTOM HR

Specifications for Battery Research
UniTOM HR

X-ray source: 30–160 kV microfocus X-ray tube, 50 W maximum power

Spatial resolution: Sub-micron resolution down to 600 nm (line pair)

Temporal resolution: < 5 seconds per full 360° rotation for dynamic CT

Detectors: Multiple detector configurations available; up to 3 motorized detector slots

Sample size and weight: Maximum sample dimensions 700 × 500 mm, up to 45 kg

Imaging envelope: Height up to 400 mm, diameter up to 320 mm

Degrees of freedom: Up to 11 motorized axes for flexible positioning and advanced imaging modes

In situ connectivity: Radiation-safe feedthroughs and serial interface for environmental and mechanical stages

Software: Includes Aquila™ for acquisition, Panthera™ for reconstruction and analysis, and optional Spectral Suite for elemental mapping
UniTOM HR

X-ray source: 30–160 kV microfocus X-ray tube, 50 W maximum power

Spatial resolution: Sub-micron resolution down to 600 nm (line pair)

Temporal resolution: < 5 seconds per full 360° rotation for dynamic CT

Detectors: Multiple detector configurations available; up to 3 motorized detector slots

Sample size and weight: Maximum sample dimensions 700 × 500 mm, up to 45 kg

Imaging envelope: Height up to 400 mm, diameter up to 320 mm

Degrees of freedom: Up to 11 motorized axes for flexible positioning and advanced imaging modes

In situ connectivity: Radiation-safe feedthroughs and serial interface for environmental and mechanical stages

Software: Includes Aquila™ for acquisition, Panthera™ for reconstruction and analysis, and optional Spectral Suite for elemental mapping

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