ScanExpress 2.0: The new version of the first mobile industrial CT scanner
Quality control that rolls into production when needed: flexible, efficient and forward-looking – a new era in industrial computed tomography.
(Blankenburg (Harz), 12 December 2024) Quality control in production is a crucial factor in ensuring that products meet the high standards expected by customers and markets today. With SCANEXPRESS, the world’s first mobile industrial computer tomograph (CT), Microvista introduced a revolutionary solution last year that offers companies a flexible and efficient way to perform quality inspections. This innovation has proven to be extremely useful, especially in phases with increased inspection requirements, such as during production start-up. But Microvista is not resting on its laurels.
Working with Fraunhofer EZRT on innovation in non-destructive testing
The success of SCANEXPRESS is the result of intensive collaboration with the renowned Fraunhofer Development Centre for X-ray Technology (EZRT). This cooperation has made it possible to combine state-of-the-art technologies and scientific findings and put them into practice. Due to the high level of interest, SCANEXPRESS was fully booked months in advance. In order to meet market requirements, Microvista and Fraunhofer EZRT jointly developed another version: SCANEXPRESS 2.0 (also known as SCANEXPRESS Compact), which is tailored to different areas of application and special requirements.
The new SCANEXPRESS Compact does not require an operating room, making it significantly more compact and requiring less space at the site of use. Thanks to its optimised design, there is no need for a component ramp, as loading can be carried out outside the container without thresholds. This concept enables even more flexible and efficient quality control with industrial computed tomography in a wide variety of production environments.
Advantages of mobile industrial CT: Efficiency without limits
SCANEXPRESS is more than just another industrial computer tomograph. It is a tailor-made solution for companies that have to face the challenges of a modern production environment:
- No logistical effort: SCANEXPRESS can be used directly on the production line, eliminating shipping times and costs. Blocked batches can be released immediately and on site, minimising delays.
- Fully automatic analysis: Immediately after inspection, customers receive the test results thanks to fully automatic evaluation. From random sampling to 100% inspection – everything is possible. Especially in the start-up phase of a new production, intensive inspection can minimise risks and accelerate process optimisation through comprehensive feedback.
- Flexibility and mobility: Mobile industrial CT can be rented for a period of time that suits your needs, with affordable extension options. This offers customers maximum flexibility without high investment costs.
- Resource-saving and sustainable: Non-destructive testing reduces the need for component destruction and allows customers to optimise processes and components in the best possible way. This conserves resources and reduces CO₂ emissions along the value chain.
Innovation from development to sales
Even before SCANEXPRESS 2.0 was built, its first deployment had already been commissioned. Close cooperation with Fraunhofer EZRT and customer confidence in Microvista’s proven quality and efficiency made this extraordinary step possible. The SCANEXPRESS 2.0 is not only a technical advancement, but also a targeted response to the industry’s urgent demand for efficient, flexible and reliable quality solutions.
Industries such as the automotive industry benefit particularly
Industrial CT is particularly beneficial for industries that produce many different and complex components with high safety requirements. For certain parts, such as stators, batteries, manifolds or cylinder heads, high-precision 3D insights into the interior of the components are sometimes essential to guarantee the necessary quality.
Conclusion: Actively shaping the future of quality assurance through innovation
Microvista’s advances in the field of non-destructive testing with industrial computed tomography show that innovation is the key to success. SCANEXPRESS is just one example of how advanced technologies and customer-oriented solutions can revolutionise production processes. Microvista is thus actively shaping the future of quality assurance in industry.