Hidden internal defects
Cracks, inclusions, voids or delamination that surface inspection cannot reveal.
Detect before failure or delivery.INSPECTION SERVICES · X-RAY / CT
See inside. Decide with evidence.
Non-destructive industrial inspection to understand defects, assembly, geometry and materials without cutting the part — with expert analysis and a report designed for decision-making.
No part destruction130–450 kVDecision-ready report
2D X-RAY · 3D CT · METROLOGYNM3D SERVICES
From problem to the right solution
We have organised our services by the outcome the customer needs, while preserving direct access to each speciality.
X-ray & CT inspectionSee beyond the surface
3D scanning & reverse engineeringFrom object to digital model
CMM dimensional metrologyTraceable geometry
Large-volume 3D measurementAccuracy where the part is
Optical & vision inspectionFast, repeatable control
Offline programming & metrologyLess downtime, more capacity
Prototyping & 3D printingFrom idea to part
Additive manufacturing for healthcareClinical workflows and certified materials
Maintenance & calibrationPerformance and traceability
Specialist technical supportExpert help when you need itWHEN TO USE CT
When what matters cannot be seen
We do not simply sell machine time. We start with the technical question and select the acquisition and analysis needed to reach a usable answer.
Unquantified porosity
You need to know the volume, shape, distribution and location of voids.
3D data to validate process and material.Assemblies that cannot be opened
Displaced components, incomplete contacts or missing elements inside an assembly.
Confirm assembly without disassembly.Electronics and battery failures
Solder joints, vias, connectors, cells and encapsulation require detailed internal inspection.
Locate the cause and accelerate decisions.Geometry outside CAD
Internal and external dimensional deviations can affect fit, function and performance.
CAD-to-part comparison and CT metrology.Unknown failure cause
When a part fails, symptoms must be separated from root cause without losing evidence.
Objective evidence to correct and prevent.WHAT WE CAN ANALYSE
From image to measurable information
With 130 to 450 kV CT systems and specialist software, we adapt resolution, energy and method to the material, part size and target defect.
Porosity, voids & inclusions
3D segmentation and quantification by volume, size, shape and location.
CT metrology & CAD comparison
Deviation maps, internal and external dimensions, and conformity validation.
Assembly & component position
Non-destructive inspection of interfaces, alignment, contacts and internal elements.
Electronics, soldering & connectors
Analysis of BGA, PCB, vias, underfill, encapsulation and connection defects.
CT AND X-RAY INSPECTION EXAMPLES
See the evidence the technology can reveal
Each example represents a different industrial question: locate a defect, quantify porosity, validate an assembly, compare with CAD or understand a failure.
CT 3DCastings and automotive components
Detection of pores, inclusions, cracks and wall-thickness deviations without cutting the part.
450 kVAerospace and dense materials
Internal analysis of blades, structures and critical components with high penetration capability.
ENERGIABatteries, cells and modules
Verification of electrodes, welds, alignment, deformation and assembly defects.
AMAdditive manufacturing and internal channels
Verification of channels, powder removal, porosity, inclusions and geometry inaccessible to contact measurement.
RX 2DBGA, solder joints and electronics
Assessment of voids, bridges, insufficient solder, misalignment and hidden joints beneath components.
RECONSTRUÇÃOReconstruction and artefact reduction
Specialist processing to recover contrast, reduce scatter and make defects interpretable.
SÉRIEPCB batches and repeatability
Repeatable inspection recipes for comparing multiple parts and documenting acceptance criteria.
SCANTall, wide or difficult parts
Helical, offset and panel-extension acquisitions help cover larger geometries with fewer artefacts.
POROSITYPorosity quantification
Measurement of internal pore volume, size and distribution to validate casting, process parameters and acceptance criteria.
Note: images are representative of the capabilities. Resolution, contrast and observable defects depend on material, thickness, size and part geometry.
THE VALUE OF A PARTNER
A technical answer, not just a 3D volume
NM3D combines equipment, software and application experience. We help define the test, interpret the result and turn data into a decision about quality, process, design or failure.
Method matched to the question
We do not apply the same recipe to every part.
Application specialists
Acquisition and interpretation are backed by industrial experience.
Clear, traceable result
Images, measurements, criteria, conclusions and documented limitations.
Continuity through to solution
We can support validation, process improvement and future in-house capability.
HOW WE WORK
A simple process, from question to decision
Project detail is adjusted to criticality, timing and the level of evidence required.
Technical scoping
Part, material, size, critical area and the decision you need to make.
Inspection plan
We select energy, resolution, geometry, preparation and analysis criteria.
Acquisition & analysis
2D X-ray or 3D CT, reconstruction, segmentation, measurement and expert interpretation.
Report & decision
We deliver visual evidence, results, conclusions and a technical discussion of next steps.
SECTORS & APPLICATIONS
From electronics to large components
Automotive, aerospace, additive manufacturing, electronics, batteries, medical devices, composites, research, geoscience and heritage.
AutomotiveAerospaceElectronics & PCBBatteriesAdditive manufacturingMedical devicesCompositesResearchGeoscience & heritage
FAQ
Before sending the part
A photograph, approximate dimensions, material and the problem you want to solve are usually enough to get started.
Will inspection damage the part?
No. X-ray and CT are non-destructive methods. Specific preparation or fixturing may sometimes be recommended.
What information should I send?
Material, dimensions, quantity, area of interest, suspected defect, CAD file if available, and required timing.
Will I only receive images?
No. Deliverables are defined with the customer and may include a 3D volume, segmentation, measurements, CAD comparison, images and technical report.
Can you handle urgent work?
We assess priority, complexity and availability as soon as we receive the part information.
Inspection feasibility, resolution and scope depend on material, geometry, dimensions and test objective.
Do you have a part or problem to analyse?
Send us a photograph, material, dimensions and the technical question. We will help define the next step.