The iNSIde View

In- Situ Monitoring technology continues to make advancements in numerous Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes.

This is a great example to show how Computed Tomography (CT) can be used for not only evaluating the internal integrity of a part but also for reverse engineering.

Discover the benefits of using X-ray inspection technology with additive manufacturing parts.

We scan a lot of amazing things at North Star Imaging and one of the more interesting things we scan are small electric motors. They are complex assemblies so in order to identify the root cause of failure we must identify all the components the motor is connected to.

A traditional cone-beam CT scanning technique will often drive enough fidelity. However, what about those applications where it is not possible to achieve a small enough voxel with a single CT scan? NSI has solved this problem by developing an advanced scanning technique called SubpiX

Preventing system downtime is one of the most critical aspects to ensuring productivity and manufacturing efficiency as well as continued innovation with research and development. Having system issues due to a lack of regular maintenance can greatly hinder production and even bring it to a complete stop.

In the correct application, VorteX can provide significant advantages over conventional cone beam CT. Understanding these advantages greatly expands the versatility of the CT system.

Have you ever wondered about how modern science in today’s industries safeguard our lives? Let’s take a closer look at nondestructive testing and how it aids in that process by using industrial digital X-ray scanning for early detection to gauge a parts quality and integrity.

North Star Imaging filled 200 seats at the St. Michael Cinema, near our headquarters in Rogers, Minnesota on May 22nd-23rd for our 2018 Technical Symposium event. Every day these technical experts look for ways to push the limits of technology and nature. But each person using nondestructive X-ray testing has one common goal; to see beyond the surface.

X-ray computed tomography (CT) has successfully entered the field of coordinate metrology as an innovative and flexible non-contact measurement technology for performing dimensional measurements on industrial parts. It provides unique advantages compared to conventional tactile and optical coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), giving the ability to perform nondestructive measurement tasks that are often not possible with any other measurement technology.