May 16, 2011
INNOVA’s in-house private research laboratory, Labor srl, has developed a prototype for a novel X-Ray scanner within the EU-funded research project NANORAY.
NANORAY is an innovative device capable to generate X-rays by means of a novel concept of cold cathode, based on carbon nanotubes selectively grown upon ad-hoc synthesized.
The system is portable, with an overall weight of less than 5kg (including power supply), allowing the use of X-rays in places like ambulances or in field security surveys. In addition to portability and easiness to use, the system provides higher image resolution with respect to the state of the art of X-rays devices thanks to the smaller focal spot, and it represents a cost effective solution for everyone is facing the economic issues related to the maintenance of thermionic cathodes.
See the prototype presentation here (in Italian).
