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CT Lab HX

Versatile X-ray Micro CT Scanner

High-performance benchtop

Rigaku CT Lab HX is a benchtop micro CT (computed tomography) scanner. The adjustable SOD (source-to-object distance) and SDD (source-to-detector distance) make this benchtop micro CT scanner flexible. It covers from 2.1-micron voxel resolution in the high-resolution mode and 200 mm FOV (field of view) in the large FOV mode. The CT Lab HX is equipped with a 130 kV - 39 W high-power X-ray source. The X-ray source settings and X-ray filters are adjustable to optimize the X-ray energy to various sample materials and sizes.

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CT Lab HX Overview

How do I achieve high resolution?

Rigaku CT Lab HX uses the cone-beam geometry. This geometry uses the X-ray beam divergence to magnify the sample image. The magnification factor is determined by the ratio of SOD (source-to-object distance) and SDD (source-to-detector distance). So to achieve high resolution, you can increase the SDD and/or decrease SOD. CT Lab HX has the flexibility to do them both in its compact design.

With the long SDD and short SOD settings, you can achieve 2.1-micron voxel resolution (~ 5-micron spatial resolution) on the CT Lab HX. This resolution can reveal micro cracks, voids, fibers in composites, etc.

 

Flexible geometry

 

How do I achieve 200 mm FOV?

The FOV (field of view) you can cover in one scan is limited by the size of the detector. However, the offset scan mode doubles the effective detector width to cover a wide FOV without having to change the detector. Rigaku CT Lab HX utilizes this scan mode to achieve 200 mm FOV without having to change the detector or compromising its compact system size.

The 200 mm FOV enables a scan of an entire smartphone, 3D printed objects, fruits, etc.

 

CT Lab HX offset-scan

 

Do I need a large CT scanner to cover both high-resolution and large FOV?

No, you don't need a large floor standing type CT scanner to cover a wide range of resolution and FOV for most samples under 200 mm in size and made of elements lighter than aluminum.

Rigaku CT Lab HX has the flexibility to change both SOD and SDD to cover from 2.1-micron to about 100-micron voxel resolution. And the offset scan mode can cover 200 mm FOV.

This flexible and compact design makes CT Lab HX an affordable research-grade micro CT scanner ideal for materials science imaging centers.

 

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CT Lab HX Features

Flexible design to cover high-resolution to large FOV
Adjustable source to object and detector distances to optimize the geometry for a variety of resolutions and FOV needs
2.1 um voxel / 5 um spatial resolution
High-resolution geometry by the long source to detector distance
200 mm FOV
Offset scan mode doubles the effective detector size to cover a large FOV

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CT Lab HX Specifications

Voxel resolution 2.1 — 100 μm
Field of view (FOV) 5 — 200 mm
Maximum sample size 200 mm diameter x 270 mm height
Speed (shortest scan time) 18 sec
Geometry Cone beam geometry
X-ray source 39 W traditional microsource
X-ray energy W anode, adjustable applied voltage 30 - 130 kV
Detector Flat panel
Detector pixel size 49.5 microns
Detector size 2352 x 2944 pixels
Dimensions 980 (W) x 580 (H) x 700 (D) mm (PC not included)
Weight Approx. 380 kg

CT Lab HX Options

The following accessories are available for this product:

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Dragonfly

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VGSTUDIO

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CT Lab HX Application Notes

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CT Lab HX Resources

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Rigaku Journal articles

adobe 3D X-ray micro CT - CT Lab HX
adobeAutomatic Sample Changer and Automatic Filter Changer for 3D micro CT “CT Lab HX”
adobeBasics of X-ray CT Reconstruction--Principles and Applications of Iterative Reconstruction

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CT Lab HX Events

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  • Tomography for Scientific Advancement North America (ToScANA)
    May 12 2025 - May 13 2025
    New York, NY
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  • Enhancing Pharma Processes - #4: Manufacturing and QC
    June 17 2025 - June 17 2025
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  • Rigaku Battery Forum 2025
    June 23 2025 - June 24 2025
    Neu-Isenburg, Germany
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  • Microscopy Conference MC2025
    August 30 2025 - September 3 2025
    Karlsruhe, Germany
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Testimonials

  • Photo of Gerald Poirier
    The technical knowledge, professionalism, willingness to answer ours question in a timely manner, is appreciated. My users also enjoy the educational webinars offered on a wide range of imaging subjects.
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    Gerald Poirier
    Director
    Advanced Materials Characterization Lab | University of Delaware
  • Photo of Leilei Yin, PhD
    Very pleasant experience with CT Lab GX 130 and nano3DX. Excellent build quality. Very knowledgeable staff and professional service.
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    Leilei Yin, PhD
    Retired
    This testimonial was given by Dr. Yin when he was employed at The Beckman Institute University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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