Fraunhofer-GesellschaftDesign and construction of a compact computer tomography system
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Stefan Hebele (Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS)
In recent years, computer tomography has become increasingly important in industry as a non-destructive testing procedure, because of its capability to quickly produce a three-dimensional, readily interpretable volumetric model of the exterior and interior structure of an object. But the size and cost of the devices, as well as the complexity of the procedure, have until now slowed the spread of this technology.
As part of his Master’s thesis, Hebele designed a CT system using lightweight construction materials and the latest components that is the lightest and easiest to handle of its kind. Weighing only 19 kilos and the size of a small parcel, the easy-to-operate device is portable and ideal for use in research, industry and the service sector. Numerous industrial users have already expressed interest.