Industrial Computed Tomography Scanning That Will:

Give Visibility to the Unseen

Access inner details and features of manufactured parts and assemblies with high-end 3D scans.

Shorten Development Time

Solve problems in minutes not months with fewer process and tooling change iterations from one single scan.

Believe in the Data

Make confident decisions with accurate data & reporting, thorough analysis, & expert support.

Get A No-Obligation Quote to fully SEE Any Product

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Technologically Advanced, Experienced Backed

Delivering the Exact Industrial Computed Tomography (CT) Scanning Services Your Project Requires

  • Dimensional Inspection
  • 3D Metrology
  • Flaw Detection
  • Failure Analysis
  • Assembly Accuracy
  • Reverse Engineering Applications
  • Capability Study
  • Layout
  • Color Map
  • Porosity Analysis
  • Wall Thickness Analysis
  • STL
  • Engineering Support
  • Scan Evaluation
  • Material Analysis & Process Optimization

Faster, Easier, & More In-depth CT Scans to Get You Answers When You Need Them

Our Industrial Computed Tomography Scanning is Industry Leading, But it Takes More Than Just a Scan:
  • Inspection reports get delivered faster, particularly compared to other providers.
  • Easy to use viewer software, tutorials and help videos.
  • Access to our experienced team for reviewing results.
  • Web conferences are always available to discuss results.
  • Dedicated and responsive account ENGINEERS to keep your tight deadlines met. 

Industrial CT Scanning Expertise Across ALL Industries

Serving more than 3,000 clients in a diverse mix of industries.
Medical Devices

Luers, Drug Delivery, Medical Implants, Dental Hardware, Medical Connectors

Automotive

Electric Vehicles, Batteries, Farming & Mining Equipment, Recreational Vehicles, Marine

Aerospace

Manifolds, Pumps, Nozzles, Electronics, Fuel Chambers

Consumer Products

Packaging, Disposable Cutlery, Sporting Goods, Tech Manufacturing

Traditional Manufacturing

Die Casting, Metal Stamping, Plastic Injection Molding, Metal Injection Molding

Additive Manufacturing

3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping, Direct Manufacturing, Tooling

Defense

Firearms, Weapons Systems, Hypersonics, Ammunition, Military Components

Equipment & Expertise Make The Difference

Coordinate measuring machine
Cutting-Edge Equipment
  • Zeiss Metrotom 800 & 1500 Computed Tomography Machines: Developed by a global leader & manufacturer of precision-measuring instruments.
  • Leading metrology software for precise examination & analysis of your manufactured products.
Multidisciplinary Team
  • Work with CT specialists who are physicists. They understand the science behind x-rays.
  • Receive the most useful & high-quality data possible from experts who can capture part features that otherwise would not be picked up by average competitor CT scans.
Accreditation

Establishes:

  • Competency of skill
  • Adequacy of equipment
  • Reliability of business process/quality management system
  • Contract review & final inspection
  • Proven measurement uncertainty
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Industrial Computed Tomography Scanning in Days, Not Weeks

Product & Problem
Send your part. List specific requirements:
  • Flaw detection
  • Failure analysis
  • Assembly accuracy
  • Comparison to CAD; colormap analysis
  • Porosity or void identification
Advanced Scanning
Top technology quickly delivers cutting-edge scans & detailed product analysis.
Data Analysis & Support
Results are delivered, backed with our team of engineers to assist in analysis & review.

Case Studies

Colormap of CT scan data within VG software
Challenge:

A major consumer product company struggles to develop, approve, and launch multiple high-level cavitation molds for high-volume production & global distribution.

Solution:

Computed tomography and value-add services from Nel PreTech.

Results:

Client saves $1 million in direct cost and gains $60 million in cash flow four months sooner.

The Scoop: Product development & launch expedited with industrial CT scanning of new tooling.

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Industrial CT scanning services allows analysis of hidden elements
Challenge:

Major grill manufacturer reaches out with malfunctioning glow plugs.

Solution:

Industrial CT scanning (x-ray material testing) provides digital 3D x-ray images of internal components of the glow plug & finds a wire break inside the heating device.

Results:

Client is able to investigate the root cause of the glow plug failure and fix the problem.

Grillers Rejoice: Pellet grills saved by industrial CT scanning.

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Blue light scan of an automotive door handle
Challenge:

Global OEM medical device company needs help developing and launching drug delivery pumps.

Solution:

CT scanning and value-add services create a turnkey solution to give the client a competitive advantage.

Results:

20 new tools in 20 weeks.

A Medical Miracle: Drug delivery pumps developed and launched in record time with 3D scanning services.

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What is Industrial CT Scanning?

Industrial Computed Tomography (CT) scanning, just like the medical CT for human use, is the process of gathering 2D x-ray slice images and compiling them into a full internal and external 3D digital data set.  The data is then used to solve problems or validate product.

Just to be clear, there are perhaps upwards of 50 different x-ray techniques for various uses, most of which are not commercially deployed or available. For your purposes, we are talking about Computed Tomography scanning industrial products. This is sometimes referred to as x-ray material testing.
The object is placed on a rotary stage with a cone beam, low energy x-ray source which projects a beam of x-rays onto the sample object. A flat panel, x-ray detector on the opposite side of the source collects the data. The data can then be exported into specialized software developed for a multitude of analysis capabilities.

An x-ray light on an industrial ct scanner machine.

Industrial Computed Tomography Scanning & the NPC Differentiator

Fast industrial ct scanning and accurate scan data are important to you. Instead of commoditizing industrial ct scanning, let us show you the value-add services we bring to your projects.
  • 30 years in business
  • In-depth knowledge of mathematics & ASME standards
  • Maintain, train, & contribute to development of industry's leading metrology, engineering, & 3d scanning software
  • Results in days to 1 week
  • Subject matter experts
  • Physicists & engineering physics graduates
  • Trusted consultants
  • Full attention of our resources
  • Questions answered within minutes/hours
  • Legal certification for compliance & protection to our clients
  • Deep understanding & management of measurement uncertainty
  • Quality assurance

What is a CT Scan?

A Computed Tomography scan or CT scan is a set of voxel data (volume pixels) created from a compilation of 2D slice radiographic images. The result of this compilation is a 3D rendering that allows industrial users to completely analyze the interior and exterior geometry of a part or assembly. The reasons and opportunities for such analysis are engineering and quality driven and grow every day.

3D scan data of an automotive part showing porosity.

Why Choose Industrial CT Scanning?

Industrial CT scanning makes use of computer-processed combinations of many X-ray measurements taken from different angles to produce cross-sectional “tomographic” images (virtual slices) of specific areas of a scanned object. This allows the user to see inside the object without cutting. Since Computed Tomography scans do not rely on line-of-sight to acquire geometry data, there is nothing missing from the scan as in structured light or laser scans.

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