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Tescan UniTOM XL for Batteries 

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Unitom XL
Unitom XL

Advance battery inspection and in situ analysis with the Tescan UniTOM XL. Designed for large-scale micro-CT, it enables multiscale imaging of pouch and prismatic cells, 4D dynamic CT of degradation processes, and real-time visualization of structural changes during cycling.

  • Conduct non-destructive 3D imaging of full cells using VOIS multiscale scanning
  • Detect electrode misalignment, delamination, and cracking in active materials
  • Capture continuous dynamic CT to observe gas formation and thermal degradation
  • Integrate in situ cycling or heating stages via slip-ring and feedthrough access
  • Perform spectral CT with Z-effective and K-edge analysis for material identification
  • Automate battery QC with batch imaging and fast reconstruction

HOW TESCAN UniTOM XL OPTIMIZES BATTERY RESEARCH AND QUALITY CONTROL

Image Complete Batteries Without Sectioning

Perform non-destructive 3D imaging of full pouch and prismatic cells to study internal architecture, interfaces, and assembly precision across multiple length scales.

Reveal Defects with Multiscale Volume of Interest Scanning

Use VOIS to zoom seamlessly from entire cells down to micro-scale electrode regions to detect overhangs, delamination, and cracking in a single workflow.

Monitor Real-Time Degradation with Dynamic CT

Capture continuous 4D imaging during charge–discharge cycles to visualize gas formation, swelling, and thermal degradation as they occur.

Integrate In Situ Cycling and Environmental Testing

Connect battery test stages or heating modules through slip-ring and feedthrough ports, enabling uninterrupted imaging during electrochemical or thermal stress.

Characterize Materials with Spectral and Sub-Micron CT

Apply spectral CT with Z-effective and K-edge analysis to identify elemental composition and analyze porosity and density variations within electrodes and separators.

Accelerate Throughput with Automated Workflows

Leverage Acquila and Panthera software for batch processing and real-time reconstruction, streamlining battery QC and large-dataset management.

Tescan UniTOM XL

FOR BATTERY RESEARCH APPLICATIONS
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Visualize Electrolyte Dynamics in Lithium-Ion Battery Heating Testing Without Sectioning 

Track thermal effects, gas evolution, and electrolyte movement in lithium-ion battery heating using non-destructive 4D imaging with Tescan UniTOM XL.

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Mapping Electrode Misalignment in Cylindrical Cells

High-resolution X-ray tomography uncovers subtle but critical anode overhang variations — helping battery developers align performance with safety standards.

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CT-Based Inspection of Cylindrical Battery Cells

X-ray microtomography provides a non-destructive view into internal cell architecture — supporting performance validation, design optimization, and safety-critical QA.

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Reveal Battery Defects with Spectral CT for Battery Analysis in Wearable Devices

Detect delamination and material inconsistencies inside compact wearable battery systems using high‑resolution spectral micro‑CT for battery analysis – non‑destructively and in full 3D.

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Panthera™ Software

Fast reconstruction and data analysis

Panthera™ delivers GPU-optimized reconstruction and visualization of large 3D and 4D datasets.
Batch reconstruction and Volume of Interest Selection (VOIS) streamline multiscale workflows, while integrated filtering and temporal alignment ensure consistent data quality. From high-throughput QC to in situ analysis, Panthera provides the speed and accuracy needed for dependable imaging results.

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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 XL

Specifications for Battery Research
UniTOM XL

X-ray source: High-flux microfocus X-ray tube with adjustable voltage and current for high-contrast battery imaging

Detector: High-sensitivity flat-panel detector for large field-of-view and fast dynamic CT acquisition

Imaging modes: 2D radiography, 3D tomography, 4D dynamic CT, and spectral CT (optional)

Spatial resolution: Down to sub-micron voxel size, dependent on sample size and configuration

Stage: Motorized 10-axis sample stage with continuous rotation and in situ feedthroughs for cycling or heating experiments

Volume of Interest Scanning (VOIS): True multiscale imaging workflow allowing high-resolution scans within full-cell volumes

Software:

  • Acquila™ for system control, acquisition, and real-time 4D reconstruction

  • Panthera™ for automated batch reconstruction, 3D/4D visualization, and analysis

  • Spectral Suite for material differentiation via k-edge and Z-effective analysis (optional)

Dynamic CT: Continuous-rotation imaging for real-time observation of gas formation, swelling, and electrode degradation

Data output: Open .tiff and .xml formats for compatibility with third-party analysis tools
UniTOM XL

X-ray source: High-flux microfocus X-ray tube with adjustable voltage and current for high-contrast battery imaging

Detector: High-sensitivity flat-panel detector for large field-of-view and fast dynamic CT acquisition

Imaging modes: 2D radiography, 3D tomography, 4D dynamic CT, and spectral CT (optional)

Spatial resolution: Down to sub-micron voxel size, dependent on sample size and configuration

Stage: Motorized 10-axis sample stage with continuous rotation and in situ feedthroughs for cycling or heating experiments

Volume of Interest Scanning (VOIS): True multiscale imaging workflow allowing high-resolution scans within full-cell volumes

Software:

  • Acquila™ for system control, acquisition, and real-time 4D reconstruction

  • Panthera™ for automated batch reconstruction, 3D/4D visualization, and analysis

  • Spectral Suite for material differentiation via k-edge and Z-effective analysis (optional)

Dynamic CT: Continuous-rotation imaging for real-time observation of gas formation, swelling, and electrode degradation

Data output: Open .tiff and .xml formats for compatibility with third-party analysis tools

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