Ready Metrology has unveiled a new industrial computed tomography system designed to bring high-speed, non-destructive inspection directly onto the production line, positioning it as a step change in affordability and performance for series manufacturing.
Launched at the Elmia fair in Jönköping, the CoreX One is a compact, self-shielded CT system aimed not at laboratory specialists but at line operators. The company says the machine eliminates the need for bunkers, complex set-up procedures and routine maintenance, while delivering rapid scan cycles of just 30 to 40 seconds.
Developed from user feedback and experience with earlier systems, CoreX One focuses on simplifying tomography for everyday use. Traditional CT equipment is often built for laboratory flexibility, capable of scanning dense materials and large parts at extremely high resolutions. However, this typically brings long scan times, complex configuration and high upkeep costs.
CoreX One departs from this model by using a rotating anode source, similar to those found in hospital CT scanners. This design spreads heat across a rotating disc rather than concentrating it at a single point, enabling power output of up to 2,400W compared with 60–90W for conventional fixed anode systems. The result is faster scans, no routine source maintenance and a significantly longer service life, cutting total cost of ownership.
Ease of use is central to the system’s design. Operators load components from above via a top-loading door and start the scan with a single button next to the opening. There is no requirement for manual configuration, focusing or filter selection, as the system is pre-optimised for specific materials and part types. Within seconds, a full 3D reconstruction is available.
The compact, self-shielded design also allows installation directly on the production floor without dedicated rooms or additional radiation protection. This makes the technology accessible to manufacturers with limited space, particularly those producing aluminium, plastics, composites and light alloy components.
Software has also been tailored for shopfloor environments. A simplified interface presents key measurements with statistical process control functions, enabling operators to quickly identify deviations or process drift. Automated defect detection further supports volumetric inspection, identifying issues such as porosity or internal cavities without the need for destructive testing.
Ready Metrology believes the combination of simplified hardware, maintenance-free operation and production-focused software enables a price point that broadens access to CT inspection. Applications such as aluminium extrusion, plastic profiles and rubber components – traditionally measured using cut samples and profile projectors – can now be inspected in full, in seconds, with a complete digital report.