Domestically Developed "Palm-Sized CT" Debuts: 6 kg Micro X-ray CT Enables 3D Non-Destructive Testing

The XTOMO-CUBE series micro-CT, independently developed by Ruiying Detection Technology (Jinan) Co., Ltd., recently made its debut. With dimensions of 140×132×220 mm and a total weight of approximately 6 kg, the device can be held in one hand and is dubbed the "palm-sized CT." It can scan small-sized samples such as chicken bones, snail shells, and capsule tablets, revealing their internal three-dimensional structures.

According to reports, CT stands for computed tomography technology. Compared with traditional CT equipment, the XTOMO-CUBE integrates key modules such as a miniaturized X-ray source, rotation stage, and detector into a compact body, paired with fully self-developed software capable of completing processes including projection data acquisition, CT image reconstruction, and 3D rendering. The device features an X-ray source tube voltage of 50 kVp, a detector pixel size of 18.5 micrometers, and a scanning field of view diameter of 16 mm, enabling relatively high spatial resolution imaging within a compact footprint.

Liu Baodong, General Manager of Ruiying Detection Technology (Jinan) Co., Ltd., stated that the core components of the XTOMO-CUBE, including the X-ray source, rotation stage, and detector, all utilize domestically manufactured parts. The integration of key domestically produced modules allows the device to maintain strong imaging capabilities while achieving miniaturization, reflecting China's comprehensive innovation capacity in the field of X-ray imaging equipment.

Thanks to its low-energy design, the device is suitable for educational settings. The XTOMO-CUBE features openly adjustable parameters, providing a platform for universities and research institutions to conduct teaching experiments on CT imaging principles, as well as supporting researchers in studies involving data acquisition, image reconstruction algorithm development, and image quality optimization.

Ruiying Detection Technology (Jinan) Co., Ltd. was founded by a research team from the Institute of High Energy Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. It is recognized as a "Specialized, Refined, Distinctive, and Innovative" small and medium-sized enterprise in Shandong Province, primarily engaged in the R&D and manufacturing of precision X-ray non-destructive testing equipment. To date, the company has developed customized production capabilities for equipment including micro-CT, high-energy industrial CT, planar CT, and online CT, with related products applied in fields such as scientific research, power semiconductor packaging and testing, and quality control of new energy products.