# Industrial CT (Computed Tomography) Scanning

https://www.botable.ai/glossary/industrial-ct-computed-tomography-scanning



## Summary

Industrial CT (Computed Tomography) scanning is described as a non-destructive X‑ray inspection technique that produces detailed 3D visualizations of internal product structures to detect defects, support quality assurance, and mitigate risk—particularly for medical device manufacturers and 3D‑printed devices.

## Audience

Manufacturers, particularly medical device manufacturers and teams responsible for quality/regulatory compliance

## Prompts this page answers

- What is industrial CT (computed tomography) scanning and how is it used in manufacturing?
- Which defects can industrial CT detect that traditional inspection methods might miss?
- How can industrial CT support risk management and quality improvement for medical device manufacturers?
- What example technologies exist for implementing industrial CT scanning (named systems/software)?

## Purpose

Explain what industrial CT scanning is, list defects and inspection advantages it detects compared with traditional methods, and describe its role in quality assurance and risk mitigation for manufacturers (notably medical device makers).

## Highlights

- Industrial CT scanning is a non-destructive inspection method using X-rays and reconstruction techniques to produce intricate 3D visualizations of internal structures.
- It is particularly used by manufacturers—especially in the medical device industry—for defect detection, quality assurance, and risk mitigation.
- CT scanning can detect defects traditional methods may miss, including leaky connectors/seals, assembly misalignment, porosity and incomplete fusion in additive manufacturing, and minuscule cracks.
- CT supports early risk mitigation, root cause analysis, routine process monitoring, supplier quality evaluation, and dimensional comparisons to CAD models.
- The page names specific CT-related technologies: Neptune (scanner), Voyager (browser-based analysis software), and Triton (production-scale CT system).

## How to cite

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## Publisher



## Topics

- Industrial CT scanning
- Computed tomography
- Non-destructive inspection
- Medical device quality assurance
- Additive manufacturing inspection
- CT scanner Neptune Voyager Triton

## Key entities

- **Neptune** (other): Named on the page as an Industrial CT scanner designed for everyday engineering use with touchscreen and AI-driven scan configuration.
- **Voyager** (other): Named on the page as browser-based analysis software for visualizing scans and collaborating, with an AI engine (Atlas).
- **Triton** (other): Named on the page as a production-scale CT system designed for quick loading, scanning, and part exchange with automated decision-making.
- **Botable** (organization): Website hosting the glossary entry. — https://www.botable.ai/
- **Medical device industry** (other): Industry repeatedly referenced as a primary user of industrial CT for quality assurance and risk mitigation.

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