Microlab Imaging System™

The world's first and only commercially available spectral photon-counting CT for preclinical research

We count individual photons and measure energy to see small anatomic structures and identify and quantify up to 6 materials with one scan, all in your regular lab environment.

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Small animal scan with bone channel and nanoparticles

Research needs more than anatomy.

See what materials are present, at what concentration, simultaneously. Differentiate multiple contrast agents, distinguish drug compounds from tissue and observe nanoparticle distribution.

For researchers

Spectral imaging that brings your study to life

Ultra-high resolution (UHR) or 33 lp/cm with 0.9mm isotropic voxels. 2D and 3D volume renders with vivid colour overlays. Energy and material map previews. Precise region-of-interest measurement and per-material quantification.

Standard and/or custom protocols

Use preconfigured bone/tissue or multi-contrast protocols or make your own to suit your application.

Clearly differentiate multiple materials

Water, lipid, iodine, gadolinium, hydroxyapatite (HA) and nanoparticles.

Wide application range

Osteoarthritis biochemistry, cancer imaging, atherosclerosis imaging, developing novel contrast agents.

Research translation

Operates in human energy range (7-120 keV) allowing for translation into medical imaging applications.

Researcher writing notes at a lab bench beside a microscope
Researcher writing notes at a lab bench beside a microscope
Researcher writing notes at a lab bench beside a microscope
Researcher writing notes at a lab bench beside a microscope

For facilities managers

Built for the lab you already have

A fully shielded, mobile PCCT scanner that does not require a lead lined room or facilities alteration. Integrates with diagnostic imaging DICOM/PACS systems or data can be exported onto a standard Windows computer.

No special infrastructure

Internally shielded for safe operation in unlined rooms. Plug into standard 110V or 240V mains power.

Desktop footprint

Compact scanner requires only 0.8m2 of space. 12cm bore with 44cm scan length.

Typical lab environment with internally shielded Microlab scannner
Lab team reviewing results together on a laptop

Technology & specifications

Microlab Imaging System™ uses Medipix3RX technology for advanced resolution of PCCT. Charge summing improves sensitivity and specificity. Metal artifacts reduced natively with features inherent to the system.

MARS Microlab Imaging System scanner

Technical specifications

Detector
CdTe PCD
X-ray Tube
25 KHU
Current
0.010 – 0.35 mA
Bore
120 mm
Footprint⁵
0.8 m² (8.6 ft²)
Weight
405 kg (890 lb)
Software
MARS Scanner, MARS Vision

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Discover how spectral imaging can transform your biomolecular research pathway.

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