U.S.-Made & Supported X-Ray Inspection and CT Systems

What is an industrial X-ray inspection system?

An industrial X-ray inspection system is a non-destructive inspection tool that uses X-rays and a digital detector to reveal internal features that cannot be seen optically. Manufacturers use industrial X-ray for quality assurance, failure analysis, electronics inspection, medical device inspection, NDT, R&D and production control.

What is the difference between 2D X-ray, planar CT and 3D CT?

2D X-ray creates a projection image and is the fastest option for many inspections. Planar CT reconstructs slices through broad, flat assemblies such as printed circuit boards when overlapping structures make 2D difficult to interpret. 3D computed tomography combines many projections into a volumetric reconstruction for internal geometry, layer separation and precise defect localization.

What affects X-ray inspection machine price?

X-ray inspection machine price is driven by the X-ray source, focal spot, detector resolution and active area, sample size, motion system, 2D or CT capability, software, automation, robotics, reporting and custom integration. The right configuration should be matched to the defect, sample and throughput requirement rather than selected by a single specification.

Which X-ray system is used for PCB and electronics inspection?

The right system depends on board size, feature size, throughput and whether the application needs 2D, planar CT or 3D CT. Creative Electron offers compact real-time systems, modular benchtop systems, high-resolution offline systems and larger automated platforms for PCB, BGA, QFN, wire-bond, component and assembly inspection.

Can industrial X-ray inspection be automated?

Yes. TruView software supports programmable acquisition, inspection recipes, analysis, reporting and AI-assisted workflows. Creative Electron systems can also be integrated with conveyors, robots and cobots for automated or inline inspection.

Can Creative Electron evaluate my sample before I buy an X-ray system?

Creative Electron’s applications team can review the sample, defect, image-quality requirement and production workflow as part of system selection. Sample inspection is available when appropriate so the proposed configuration can be evaluated against the actual application.