Micro-CT

Researchers, curators and business people use micro-CT scans to fulfill a wide variety of research, conservation and commerce objectives.

Applications

Micro-CT is a versatile technique that allows in-depth exploration of samples:

Slices from a scanned object can be stacked to produce a 3D reconstruction.

See a 3D reconstruction of a small coral

Reconstructions can be digitally dissected (segmented) as if in the hand...
...and sliced open to reveal the sometimes remarkable internal structure.

View an image of the digital dissection of a caecilian

Watch a rhinoceros beetle's internal structure be revealed

Red green stereo-perspective images can be used to fully explore the 3D geometry of an object.

See a stereo-perspective image of a fossil viviparous snail

Micro-CT at the Natural History Museum

In March 2009 the Museum acquired a state-of-the-art Metris X-Tek HMX ST 225 system. Scanning time can be requested for academic or commercial purposes.

Micro-CT scanning requests, costs and protocol

Discover how to apply for scanning time on the Museum's micro-CT scanner, the costs involved and the protocol that needs to be followed when supplying your specimens and retrieving scan data.
About the Metris X-Tek HMX ST 225 CT System

Learn the key technical information about this micro-CT scanner.
Examples of micro-CT applications

View a selection of micro-CT data sets that highlight the many different applications for this technique.
Micro-CT software workshops

The Museum offers training in commonly used micro-CT software packages. Find out about the regular workshops and how to book a place.