The TESCAN CoreTOM is the general purpose system of the UGCT Core Facility, optimized for high quality imaging of a wide range of samples. The scanner is equipped with a 180 kV X-ray tube and a large 2856×2856 pixels flat panel detector allowing for samples to be imaged at a spatial resolution down to 3 micron.

A great range of different sample sizes can be mounted, with up to 1 meter scannable height and a maximum sample weight of 45 kg. 9 motorized axis allow for multi-scale imaging using a global coordinate system integrated in both the acquisition and reconstruction software. Samples can be scanned using (stacked) circular and helical scan trajectories. Moreover, time lapse and continuous imaging of dynamic processes (down to 5 seconds per 360° rotation) is possible with this system.

The scanner is equipped with a special kit for performing in situ experiments, allowing for the installation and control of peripheral in situ equipment. Connections include a serial connection in the slip-ring, and an interface panel with AC/DC power, IO ports and RJ45 patch points.