The scatter|correct hardware/software module enables relatively fine surface detection and precisely measures wall thicknesses for high-density materials. This unique proposition distinguishes GE from other leading participants in the industry and allows users to improve the image quality and precision of failure analysis, and easily compare 3D computer-aided design (3D CAD) models with the acquired 3D information.

In 2015, GE rolled out its compact CT system, phoenix v|tome|x m metrology edition, now available with the unique scatter|correct technology. The scanner is widely used by metrology labs and industrial process controls because of its 300 kV/500 W microfocus scanning capability, offering a measurement accuracy of 4+L/100 μm. This is the first industrial microCT scanner with scatter|correct technology incorporated to automatically eliminate most scatter artifacts.


Another unique CT solution for industrial mass inspection is GE's speed|scan CT 64 system. Based on a medical GE Healthcare CT gantry adopted for high throughput and harsh production environments, speed|scan represents a revolution in industrial computed tomography by offering unique advantages for near-production use when it comes to productivity. The system allows complete CT scans of parts of up to 900 mm in length and 500 mm in diameter – large enough for 3D inspection even of automotive cylinder heads or gear cases several hundred times faster than conventional fan beam CT scanner. Its extremely high throughput rate allows 100% inspection or statistical surveillance of several production lines.

There is a clear industrial need for CT solutions that enable the inspection of objects for both NDT and metrology of complex inner and outer structures. "Original equipment manufacturers in automotive and aerospace industries have appreciated the price performance value delivered by GE's CT systems, as they reduce maintenance and ownership costs while improving inspection quality and productivity for high-throughput industrial applications," noted Kimbara.

As one of the leading technological and digital companies in the world, most advanced core components of GE's industrial CT systems such as software, X-ray tubes, generators, digital detectors, helix CT gantries but also innovations like its unique scatter|correct technology or its advanced 3D speed|ADR algorithms are proprietary technology and – therefore exclusively available for its CT users to drive their inspection precision as well as throughput.

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