Full-Spectrum Imaging
Capture the entire X-ray spectrum during every scan to reveal both structural and elemental information in one dataset—no additional instruments or destructive preparation required.
Non-destructive elemental information from any point inside a sample
Tescan Spectral CT
Tescan Spectral CT is designed for laboratories that need non-destructive 3D elemental insight alongside structural imaging. As an add-on to the Tescan UniTOM® XL, it uses full-spectrum, multi-energy acquisition with a dedicated secondary spectral detector to capture elemental signatures across the sample.
With Tescan Spectral Suite™ and Acquila™ software working together, users can target regions of interest, reconstruct spectra, and correlate elemental with structural information in one workflow. This delivers clear material contrast and reliable elemental identification in every scan.
- Non-destructive spectral micro-CT for 3D elemental information at any point inside the sample
- TrueContrast™ multi-energy imaging to differentiate similar-density materials conventional CT cannot
- Material identification using k-edge detection for absolute elemental identification without prior knowledge
- Material identification using effective atomic number (Z-eff) and density extraction
- Spectral Suite™ + Acquila™ integration for VOI targeting, spectral reconstruction, and analysis
Tescan SPECTRAL CT in Materials Science
Multi-energy micro-CT for structural and compositional analysis of complex materials
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K-edge detection enables identification and mapping of heavier elements in fillers, additives, particles, or includsions
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TrueContrast™ provides unprecedented discrimination of materials with similar attenuation, by extracting Zeff and density information.
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Integrated Spectral Suite for correlating elemental and structural data in one workflow
In materials research, Spectral CT enables scientists to explore the relationship between structure and composition without destroying samples. Researchers can visualize the distribution of additives, analyze composite uniformity, and study degradation pathways—supporting more reliable material design and performance assessment.
Tescan SPECTRAL CT in Life Science
Photon-counting micro-CT for preclinical and contrast-enhanced life science research
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Separate suitable K-edge contrast agents into different 3D maps for multi-channel visualization
- Combine high-resolution anatomical structure with spectral information in one non-destructive workflow
- Support preclinical studies that connect micro-CT research with clinical photon-counting CT development
Tescan SPECTRAL™ CT enables life science researchers to move beyond grayscale micro-CT by combining high-resolution 3D structure with spectral contrast information. In contrast-enhanced samples, K-edge mapping can separate suitable agents into distinct 3D maps, allowing researchers to visualize multiple biological structures or functional markers in a color CT workflow. As photon-counting CT becomes increasingly relevant in clinical imaging, preclinical spectral micro-CT provides a high-resolution platform for developing, validating, and translating imaging strategies.
Tescan SPECTRAL CT in Geoscience
Full-spectrum micro-CT for 3D elemental and structural insight into geological samples
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Non-destructive 3D imaging reveals pore networks, fractures, grains, inclusions, and mineral textures in intact rocks, ores, and core samplesK-edge detection supports identification and mapping of critical minerals, including gold or rare-earth-bearing phases TrueContrast™ extracts effective atomic number and density information to distinguish mineral phases with similar conventional CT attenuation
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Large-volume spectral scanning for full-core or fragment-scale analysis
Tescan Spectral CT gives geoscientists and mining researchers a non-destructive way to connect 3D structure with composition-sensitive information in intact geological samples. Conventional micro-CT reveals morphology, including pores, fractures, grains, inclusions, and mineral textures. Spectral CT adds material discrimination: K-edge imaging can identify suitable heavier elements, while TrueContrast™ provides effective atomic number and density information to separate mineral phases that may appear similar in standard attenuation-based CT. For applications such as heavy metal leaching, critical mineral research, ore processing, and recovery studies, dynamic spectral CT can also show how element distributions change during fluid flow or reaction processes. This helps researchers study not only where minerals and phases are located, but how they transform, dissolve, migrate, or concentrate over time.
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Tescan Spectral CT in Electronics and Semiconductors
Non-destructive spectral imaging for material verification and internal inspection of advanced electronic assemblies.
TrueContrast™ multi-energy imaging for differentiating polymers, metals, and encapsulants
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K-edge detection for accurate identification of high-Z elements
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Non-destructive visualization of interfaces and buried defects in electronic packages
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Spectrum comparison tools for verifying material uniformity and contamination sources
Tescan Spectral CT delivers compositional insight where conventional micro-CT cannot. Engineers can distinguish packaging materials, solder alloys, and internal structures without sectioning or coating—supporting reliable failure analysis, design validation, and quality assurance across next-generation electronic devices.
Tescan Spectral CT in Materials Science
Multi-energy micro-CT for elemental and structural differentiation in complex, multi-phase materials.
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Elemental mapping for identifying fillers, dopants, or additives in polymer composites
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Spectral contrast for distinguishing polymers, ceramics, and metals with similar densities
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Non-destructive 3D analysis of internal interfaces and phase boundaries
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Integrated Spectral Suite for correlating elemental and structural data in one workflow
In materials research, Spectral CT enables scientists to explore the relationship between structure and composition without destroying samples. Researchers can visualize distribution of additives, analyze composite uniformity, and study degradation pathways—supporting more reliable material design and performance assessment.
Tescan Spectral CT in Geoscience and Mining
Full-spectrum micro-CT for 3D elemental and structural insight into geological samples.
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Non-destructive 3D elemental mapping of rocks, ores, and mineral inclusions
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K-edge detection for locating and identifying high-value or trace elements like gold or rare earth elements
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Enhanced contrast for complex mineral assemblages and pore networks
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Large-volume spectral scanning for full-core or fragment-scale analysis
For geoscientists and mining professionals, Spectral CT provides simultaneous elemental and structural data from intact samples. It supports mineral identification, ore classification, and recovery assessment—reducing dependency on destructive assays while preserving geological material for further study.
INTEGRATION THAT DRIVES INSIGHT
Tescan Spectral CT works seamlessly with Spectral Suite™ and Acquila™ micro-CT control software to streamline spectral imaging from acquisition to analysis. Used as an add-on with the UniTOM® XL platform, users can target volumes of interest, capture full-spectrum data, and visualize structural and elemental information in one workflow.
Researchers benefit from intuitive controls, guided reconstruction, and automated spectral processing. Spectral Suite™ handles spectrum matching, K-edge detection, and compositional mapping with minimal setup. This delivers consistent, reproducible results across samples and accelerates multi-energy micro-CT analysis.
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