Imaging Installation at Sandia National Laboratories
Case Study | January 9, 2023
The Client
Sandia National Laboratories
The Challenge
Sandia had very complex computed tomography (CT) application requirements and searched for a system solution to meet their unique needs. After evaluating other systems in the marketplace, they determined the M2 EL 225/450 was the ideal choice for them.
The Solution
Sandia National Laboratories, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, selected the M2 EL (external load) manipulator with Nikon 225kV and 450kV microfocus x-ray sources. This granite-based system also features dual-detectors including a Varex 1621 DDA and Nikon CLDA along with the 2-position panel-scanning option. The computed tomography system is housed in an Avonix Imaging panelized radiation-shielded enclosure.
The Impact
"The computed tomography images that were produced on this Nikon Metrology/Avonix Imaging system were of higher quality than anything we had seen in the industry, and this was critical to the success of this project. Sandia is excited to be able to expand our capabilities with this new Nikon/Avonix M2 Large-Format CT system."
Enrico Quintana, Senior Member of Technical Staff, Sandia National Laboratories