Multiscale imaging
Cover large cells down to small electrodes with Volume of Interest Scanning (VOIS™).
Tescan UniTOM XL for Batteries
Tescan UniTOM XL is a versatile micro-CT system designed for advanced battery research, quality control, and in situ characterization. It combines multiscale imaging, dynamic CT, and in situ connectivity to give researchers complete insight into cell structures and performance.
From entire prismatic or pouch cells down to electrode overhangs or cracks, UniTOM XL provides non-destructive 3D imaging that keeps pace with the demands of next-generation energy storage.
- Image complete cells and zoom into electrode features with multiscale workflows
- Accelerate throughput with automated batch scans for large sample sets
- Monitor degradation, swelling, and gas generation in real time with dynamic CT
- Integrate in situ stages safely through radiation-shielded ports and slip-ring technology
FLEXIBLE ACQUISITION AND CONTROL
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Heating of Lithium-ion Battery and Visualization of Electrolyte Dynamics
Thermal stress drives structural change in cells. Tescan UniTOM XL enables in situ, non-destructive visualization of electrolyte movement and gas formation during heating.
- Capture time-lapse 3D datasets during controlled heating
- Track electrolyte redistribution and gas pocket evolution in real time
- Detect defects and delamination without cutting the cell
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Investigating Battery Anode Overhang Using X-ray Micro-CT
Internal features such as tab alignment, cap structure, and electrode symmetry are vital for safe, durable cylindrical cells. Tescan UniTOM XL reveals them without cutting open the battery.
- Inspect electrode tabs, caps, and current interrupt devices in 3D
- Detect overhang deviations that cause plating or gas evolution
- Segment components for digital twin integration and quality assurance
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Non-Destructive Evaluation of 26650 Lithium-Ion Batteries
Internal features such as tab alignment, cap structure, and electrode symmetry are vital for safe, durable cylindrical cells. Tescan UniTOM XL reveals them without cutting open the battery.- Inspect electrode tabs, caps, and current interrupt devices in 3D
- Detect overhang deviations that cause plating or gas evolution
- Segment components for digital twin integration and quality assurance
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Spectral CT in the World of Electronics: Moving Toward Failure-free Devices
As electronics become smaller and more integrated, ensuring internal quality without disassembly is increasingly essential. Tescan’s spectral micro-CT reveals internal defects and material inconsistencies in wearables and PCBs, non-destructively, in full 3D.- Separate copper, solder, and polymers in dense PCB assemblies
- Detect battery delamination inside smart rings without opening the device
- Identify high-Z elements like tungsten and gold via K-edge spectral imaging
“At Dragonfly Energy, our goal is to deliver a more sustainable and cost-effective Li-ion battery, and these metrics are fundamentally defined by dynamic nanoscale interactions occurring inside the cell. TESCAN’s electron microscopy and micro-CT solutions provide valuable, correlative insights into the behavior of these complex systems which enable the development of our innovative cell chemistries.”
Dr. Denis Phares
CEO at Dragonfly Energy
CEO at Dragonfly Energy
AI-GUIDED WORKFLOWS FOR CONSISTENT BATTERY SPECIMEN PREPARATION
TEM AutoPrep™ Pro automates the complete TEM lamella preparation process, delivering clean, Ga-free specimens optimized for nanoscale battery analysis. Integrated into the Essence™ GUI, AutoPrep™ Pro removes operator variability and ensures reproducibility across multiple samples and sites.
AI-guided routines handle trench milling, lift-out, grid placement, and 500 eV final polishing, producing lamellae with the right thickness and orientation for high-resolution STEM, EDS, and ToF-SIMS correlation. Multi-site batch operation enables unattended overnight preparation, saving valuable operator time.
With TEM AutoPrep™ Pro, battery researchers and manufacturers can depend on consistent, high-quality lamellae that reduce preparation time and accelerate the investigation of critical interfaces and degradation mechanisms.
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“At Dragonfly Energy, our goal is to deliver a more sustainable and cost-effective Li-ion battery, and these metrics are fundamentally defined by dynamic nanoscale interactions occurring inside the cell. TESCAN’s electron microscopy and micro-CT solutions provide valuable, correlative insights into the behavior of these complex systems which enable the development of our innovative cell chemistries.”
Dr. Denis Phares
CEO at Dragonfly Energy
CEO at Dragonfly Energy
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