Welcome to the KU Leuven XCT Core Facility!
The KU Leuven XCT Core Facility offers X-ray Computed Tomography (XCT) infrastructure and services to study the internal structure and behavior of materials and biological tissues at different length scales.
Our Infrastructure
At KU Leuven XCT Core Facility we have an extensive infrastructure of XCT scanners, in-situ stages & software.
TeScan Unitom HR
The Unitom HR is a modular and flexible sub-micron resolution XCT system. The system aims at making high resolution and high contrast images.
TeScan Unitom XL
The Unitom XL is a multi-resolution micro-CT, optimized for high throughput and contrast, diverse sample types, and flexibility for your research.
GE Nanotom S
The Nanotom S with its high-power nanofocus tube and stabilised ultra-precision mechanics invades the sub-micron range in voxel size.
GE Nanotom M
The Nanotom M with its high-power nanofocus tube and stabilised ultra-precision mechanics invades the sub-micron range in voxel size.
Bruker SkyScan 1172 (2 devices)
The Skyscan 1172 is a microfocus desktop X-ray microtomograph, optimized for small samples and a plug-and-play scanning experience.
Bruker SkyScan 1272
The Skyscan 1272 is a high-resolution desktop X-ray microtomograph, optimized for small samples.
KU Leuven XCT Core Facility Research lines
Nondestructive testing (NDT), quality control, and the study of material behaviour and its functional properties under specified environmental conditions, aiming for production process and material optimization. Covering a resolution range of 400 nm up to several hundred micrometers to unravel the internal structure, morphology, microstructural changes or damage development in materials based on high quality 3D and 4D (time-resolved) XCT images.
Application fields: complex materials, composites, geopolymers, agricultural products and food, dental materials, building materials and biological tissues. Scientists using the equipment and software of the KU Leuven XCT Core Facility profit from the synergy that the collaboration with experienced users in the field provides.
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Congratulations to Our Award Winners!
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Elise Van Vlierberghe (bronze oral presentation) and Chengnan Shi (silver poster presentation), award winners at the 14th iCT conference! Well done, and we look forward to seeing your continued scientific success!
News
7th Symposium on X-ray Computed Tomography organized by the KU Leuven XCT Core Facility, to take place on May 6, 2025
Dear all, We are excited to announce the 7th Symposium on X-ray Computed Tomography organized by the KU Leuven XCT Core Facility, to take
Revision options for discontinued trapeziometacarpal arthroplasties: compatibility with currently available implants
Abstract Surgical revision options for failed trapeziometacarpal total joint replacement include implant replacement and trapeziectomy. However, discontinuation of older implants complicates revision with original components,
Spatial strain distribution and in-situ damage analysis of sheet moulding compounds based on digital volume correlation
Abstract Carbon fibre-reinforced thermoplastics sheet moulding compounds demonstrate significant potential for cost-effective, mass production applications in lightweight structures. However, the material’s complex internal morphology poses
Characterizing the pore structure of a porous building material: Impacts of image acquisition, image denoising and image segmentation choices
Abstract The porous nature of a building material significantly influences its functional properties, with the pore structure being particularly crucial. Imaging techniques are widely used
System Integration for Advanced Manufacturing of Composites by Microwave Preheated Resin Infusion: An Experimental Study
This paper investigates an innovative process for polymer composite materials manufacturing by vacuum-assisted resin infusion process combined with a controlled microwave preheating system. Regulation is
Exfoliating Ti3AlC2 MAX into Ti3C2Tz MXene: A Powerful Strategy to Enhance High-Voltage Dielectric Performance of Percolation-Based PVDF Nanodielectrics
Abstract All-solid-state polymer dielectrics benefit from a superior voltage window and conveniently circumvent fire hazards associated with liquid electrolytes. Nevertheless, their future competitiveness with alternative
Why Choose Us
Infrastructure
We offer an extensive infrastructure of XCT scanners, in-situ stages & software.
Team
We have a team of experts ready to help you. We are located just outside Leuven, easily accessible by car, or public transport. Our specialists aim to provide a seamless service.