NXL

The NeoScan NXL is a next-generation benchtop X-ray micro-CT scanner designed to bridge the gap between compact laboratory systems and large-scale industrial scanners. True to its name, “The Benchtop That Thinks Big”, the NXL combines an exceptionally large scanning capacity with micro-scale imaging precision—delivering powerful performance in a robust, laboratory-friendly format.

Engineered around real-world user needs, the NeoScan NXL offers a rare combination of extra-large sample handling, high-quality flat-panel detector technology, and a powerful high-energy X-ray source. It is ideally suited for laboratories that need to image large, dense or complex objects without sacrificing resolution, usability, or long-term reliability.

Big Samples, True Micro-CT Detail

At the heart of the NeoScan NXL is its ability to handle XL-sized objects while maintaining true micro-CT performance. The system supports samples up to 320 mm in diameter and 540 mm in length, with an effective scanning diameter of 290 mm and scanning length of 260 mm—far beyond the limits of typical benchtop micro-CT systems.

Despite this large capacity, the NXL achieves a pixel size down to 2.5 µm at maximum magnification and a true low-contrast 3D resolution of 5 µm, verified according to JIMA and QRM standards. This makes it possible to capture fine internal structures even in large, thick or dense objects.

Next-Generation Flat-Panel Detector Technology

The NeoScan NXL is equipped with a 13.5 MP flat-panel X-ray detector, optimized for large-field imaging without compromising contrast or image fidelity. This next-generation detector technology enables efficient imaging of bulky samples while ensuring long-term stability and protection against radiation damage—an essential requirement for continuous operation in demanding research environments.

High-Energy X-Ray Source up to 150 kV

To handle dense materials and large objects, the NXL integrates a maintenance-free, sealed X-ray source with a voltage range up to 150 kV and a maximum power of 75 W. The reflection-target tube delivers a minimum focal spot size of 5 µm, ensuring a strong balance between penetration power and spatial resolution.

An automatic 8-position filter changer allows precise optimization of beam quality for different materials, from geological cores and fossils to bone samples and electronic assemblies.

Built for Stability, Accuracy and Long-Term Use

Large-sample micro-CT imaging requires mechanical precision and stability. The NeoScan NXL features integrated micro-positioning, active artefact suppression, and support for optional in-situ stages, allowing controlled experiments under mechanical, thermal or environmental conditions.

Its customer-first design philosophy is evident throughout: intuitive operation, proven component reliability, and a detector engineered for long service life ensure consistent performance over many years of use.

Applications That Go Beyond the Desktop

The NeoScan NXL is ideally suited for applications where both size and detail matter, including geological and paleontological samples, archaeological objects, (human) bone research, large industrial components, electronics, and protective equipment such as helmets. It enables researchers to investigate full-scale objects while preserving internal detail that would normally require destructive sectioning.

Why Choose the NeoScan NXL?

The NeoScan NXL delivers a unique combination of large-volume scanning, true micro-CT resolution, and high-energy X-ray performance in a benchtop-accessible form factor. It is the ideal solution for laboratories that need to think big—without moving to industrial-scale CT systems.

📌 For full technical specifications, configuration options and application examples, please visit the official NeoScan NXL product page.