Observation of Capsules Using the inspeXio SMX-100 CT Micro Focus X-Ray CT System

Introduction

Industrial X-ray CT systems have conventionally been widely used to perform inspections and structural analyses of a variety of manufactured products including electronic parts, automotive parts, and resin molded parts. Recently however, they have also proved useful in the medical field for observing the internal structure of pharmaceutical tablets and granules. This article introduces images of granule-filled gelatin capsules, taken with a new X-ray CT system that provides clearer, more distinct data.

December 28, 2012 GMT