BioMERA X-ray microCT facility is a walk-in hutch system, unique in the region and capable of imaging samples of large size (cm) to small size (mm) of various geometries and shape.

This X-ray microCT instrument is open to external users from June 2023.

The custom designed X-ray microCT instrument consists of a sealed micro-focus X-ray tube with a focal spot of the size 5 micron and maximum voltage 190kV. The X-ray source produces a cone beam. The detector is flat panel type of field of view 2512 mm x 3008 mm and the voxel size upto 2 micron. The precision sample stage can be used for sample mounting with max. weight 20 kg. The distance between the source and sample manipulator, sample manipulator and detector can be varied in the set-up that is mounted on a vibration free granite table. MicroCT data acquisition on a wide range of material samples ranging for example from life sciences, pharmaceutical industry, cultural heritage, archaeology, food industry, geology, engineering materials, dental restorations and implants, ceramic industry, cement industry, civil engineering, inspection of 3D printed and additively manufactured parts and many other domains (Please contact us for tailored discussion)

Contact persons:

Dr Kirsi Lorentz| Dr Anis Fatima

The Cyprus Institute

Phone: +357 22 397 656/ 590

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For access to the faciltiy,please fill the forms BioMERA microCT User Access Form,  Sample Safety Form and send us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

BioMERA X-ray microCT system at The Cyprus Institute

MicroCT images acquired at the BioMERA platform

              MicroCT images of pharmaceuticals tablet and powder acquired at BioMERA platform

        MicroCT images of sandstone rock (pore study) and chalkstone acquired at BioMERA platform

                  MicroCT images of Gabrro stone (mineral distribution) acquired at BioMERA platform

                          MicroCT images of Microfossil acquired at BioMERA platform

                                                               Non-destructive inspection of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) at BioMERA platform 

Reconstructed tomographic slice (occlusal, buccal-lingual, and mesial-distal) and volume image of ancient tooth acquired at BioMERA platform

                              Ancient human tooth images acquired at BioMERA platform

                                   Ancient human bone images acquired at BioMERA platform