An X-ray scattering apparatus has a sample vacuum chamber, a sample holder placed inside the sample vacuum chamber for aligning and/or orienting a sample to be analyzed by X-ray scattering, an X-ray beam delivery system having a 2D X-ray source and a 2D monochromator and being arranged upstream of the sample holder for generating and directing an X-ray beam along a beam path in a propagation direction towards the sample holder. An X-ray detector placed inside a diffraction chamber connected to the sample vacuum chamber where the X-ray detector is arranged downstream of the sample holder and is movable, in a motorized way, along the propagation direction so as to detect the X-ray beam and X-rays scattered at different scattering angles, where the X-ray beam delivery system is configured to focus the X-ray beam onto a focal spot on or near the X-ray detector when placed at its distal position.

Systems and methods inspect a fastener installed at least partially through a hole in a part, by measuring fastener concentricity, measuring fastener flushness with a surface, and/or detecting foreign object debris near the fastener. Systems include an x-ray imaging system, a first camera device, a second camera device, a first support structure, and at least one processing unit. The first camera device produces a first image of the fastener from a first vantage point, and the second camera device produces a second image of the fastener from a second vantage point, such that a 3D image of the fastener can be created from the first image and the second image. The system inspects the fastener based on the x-ray image and/or the 3D image, to determine concentricity and/or flushness of the fastener. Systems may be automated and mounted on robot arms to be positioned relative to the fasteners being inspected.

An X-ray imaging apparatus according to this invention includes an X-ray irradiator, an X-ray detector and a subject holding mechanism; the subject holding mechanism includes a subject grasping mechanism including a pair of graspers and a holder, and a rotation mechanism configured to rotate the subject grasping mechanism; the holder includes a first fixed position adjuster and a second fixed position adjuster; and one of the pair of graspers is fixed to the holder at a position that is adjusted by the first fixed position adjuster, and the another of the pair of graspers is fixed to the holder at a position that is adjusted by the second fixed position adjuster.

Provided are CT scanning systems and architectures that utilize a unique approach to scanning large objects. Various embodiments of the architecture incorporate a scanning platform and a turntable. The scanning platform may be mounted horizontally. The vertical offset between the scanning platform and the turntable may be changed during a scan. A pallet or other object can be moved into a scanning area under the scanning platform. Both the vertical offset between the scanning platform and the turntable may be changed and the turntable may be rotated during a scan. Scan data may be used to generate a three dimensional image. Additional objects can be quickly positioned (once the vertical offset is adjusted) for subsequent scans allowing for greater throughput than conventional approaches.

A core analysis system having a trailer and an analysis assembly secured to the trailer. The analysis assembly includes an X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) detection subassembly defining a sample analysis area. The analysis assembly further includes a conveyor subassembly configured to selectively deliver one or more core samples to the sample analysis area of the XRF detection subassembly.

A ray scanning apparatus for a luggage conveying system. The apparatus includes: a conveying device for conveying an object under inspection to pass through a scanning area of the ray scanning apparatus; and a plurality of scanning beam planes disposed on a plurality of scanning planes arranging in a conveying direction of the object under inspection, each scanning beam plane includes a ray source module and a detector assembly which are arranged opposite to each other, and the ray source module includes a plurality of ray source points for emitting ray beams, wherein the ray source modules of the plurality of scanning beam planes are arranged on lower, left, and right sides of the scanning area respectively.

There is disclosed a mobile radiographic imaging apparatus including a component operable to emit radiation for imaging a subject, an arm rotatably connected at a proximal end thereof to a body section of the apparatus, such that it is supported by the body section and can slew relative to the body section about an upright axis, and to a distal end of which said component is connected, and a generator assembly arranged in the body section and including a generator arranged in the casing and electrically connected to said component, the apparatus being configured such that the generator assembly rotates with the arm, about said axis, wherein the generator assembly has a centre of mass which is radially offset from said axis in a second direction that is substantially opposite to said first direction.

A system for X-ray analysis, includes: (a) an X-ray analysis assembly configured to (i) direct an X-ray beam to impinge on a surface of a sample, and (ii) receive fluorescence radiation excited from the sample in response to the impinged X-ray beam, (b) a target assembly including measurement targets: placed in an optical path between the X-ray analysis assembly and the sample, and configured to move between (i) one or more first positions in which one or more of the measurement targets are positioned in the X-ray beam, and (ii) one or more second positions in which the optical path is unobstructed by the target assembly, and (c) a processor, configured to control movement of the target assembly between the first and second positions, for alternately, (i) monitoring properties of the X-ray beam using the measurement targets, and (ii) performing the X-ray analysis at a measurement site of the sample.

The present disclosure provides a sample rotation system and method. The sample rotation system includes a rotation device, and the rotation device includes: a first carrier connected to a sample; a drive portion connected to the first carrier, wherein the drive portion is configured to drive the first carrier to rotate; and the first carrier drives the sample to rotate from an initial position to a target position; an acquisition device, configured to acquire a rotation state of the sample; and a control unit, electrically connected to the drive portion, and configured to control operation of the drive portion.

A device and a related mammography method employing the device are described. The device comprises an x-ray source, an x-ray detector placed under a support plate for supporting an object and arranged to detect the x-rays coming from the x-ray source after they have passed through the object, and a positioning assembly with an arm having multiple degrees of freedom which is a collaborative robot for positioning the x-ray source with respect to the support plate. A method for performing an imaging procedure, which includes placing an object of interest on the support plate; moving the x-ray source relative to the object of interest along a non-planar trajectory to avoid collision with the object; and activating the x-ray source and the x-ray detector so as to detect the x-rays coming from the x-ray source after they have passed through the object, thus obtaining a set of x-ray images.