MicroCT Laboratory

µCT provides X-ray micro-imaging services, with the major share being X-ray micro computed tomography (micro-CT). The service includes consultation about possibilities of how to use the technique, doing the actual imaging, as well as preliminary processing of the data. Additional data-analysis services is also offered by the resources.

Contact person: Heikki Suhonen, +358294150013, heikki.suhonen@helsinki.fi

Location: Physicum, Gustaf Hällströmin katu 2 a, Kumpula

Services:

X-ray micro-tomography (µCT)
3D Image analysis and visualization

Instruments:

Bruker SkyScan 1272
Sample changer for SkyScan 1272
GE nanotom s
VG Studio max 1.2 (software)
Avizo 9 (software)

Applications:

Bone density measurements
Bone morphology
Soft tissue imaging

User fees:

The research infrastructure is supported by University of Helsinki (Faculty of Science). The academic prices (excl. VAT) are listed below. Please, ask a quotation for your project. Industrial customers, please contact Heikki Suhonen for prices.

Service	€/h	€/day
MicroCT scanning	100
MicroCT self service	40
Data analysis	60
Use of image analysis software	Presently free of charge

The hosting research group:

X-ray Micro-Imaging Laboratory