Expertise
Imaging Platforms
ZEISS XRADIA VERSA 520
ZEISS XRADIA VERSA 610
NIKON 225
DEBEN CT500 and CT5000-TEC
FEMTOTOOLS FT-RS1002
Keywords - X-Ray Microscopy, CORRELATIVE MICROSCOPy, MULTIMODAL MICROSCOPy, ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Applications
A multidisciplinary facility catering for both the life and physical sciences. The FTC has a strong track record of employing in-situ X-ray imaging and Digital Volume Correlation for biological structures. Broader expertise includes material microstructural characterisation and optimisation, X-ray technique development, image analysis, and technology development.
Keywords – IN-SITU CHARACTERISATION, LIFE SCIENCES, MICROSTRUCTURAL ANALYSIS, PHYSICAL SCIENCES, SOFT-HARD INTERFACES, TECHNIQUE AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
Data Analysis
Keywords - AVIZO, DRAGONFLY, FIJI/IMAGEJ, LAVISION, MATLAB, PYTHON
Shared Access
The FTC offers external access for researchers and industry. We provide consulting opportunities, expert advice, and support training requests where feasible. The FTC welcomes collaborations across all Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs).
Funding
Opened in 2018 with support from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), it includes HM Government and the Solent LEP as its partners and sponsors. Due to its multidisciplinary activities the FTC receives funding from a wide range of sources.