CT scanner and data analysis workstations

The CT Image Core Facility offers access to the BRUKER Skyscan 2211 micro CT scanner and three workstations for data processing and visualization of 3D data with access to a large spectrum of 3D software.

Micro CT Scanner Bruker Skyscan 2211

  • X-ray source open (pumped) type 20 -190 kV, 25 W max.
  • X-ray detector: 6 Mp flat-panel and 11 Mp CCD
  • Positioning accuracy: <50 nm
  • 'Pixel' resolution: up to 100 nm
  • Sample size: 20 cm diam.
  • Sample weight: 2 kg on piezo, 25 kg on rotation stage

Data processing workstations

Workstation Afar
  • AMD Threadripper 3970X 3.7 GHz Processor
  • 256 GB Memory
  • GPU nVidia Quadro RTX 6000 24GB
  • 1 TB temporary fast SSD data disk
Workstation Great Salt Lake
  • AMD Threadripper 3960X 3.8GHz Processor
  • 256GB Memory
  • GPU nVidia Quadro RTX 5000 16GB
  • 1TB temporary fast SSD data disk
Workstation Erta Ale
  • Intel i7 5960X 3GHz watercooled Processor
  • 64GB Memory
  • 2 GPU nVidia GeForce GTX Titan X 12 GB
  • 500GB temporary fast data SSD disk