Dental Micro-CT We are glad to have worked in collaboration with Dr. Gregory Jacobs to provide dental micro-CT images for 3D printing and educational purposes in the dental field. Using the SkyScan 1172 micro-CT scanner, along with our visualization software suite, we were able to create virtual 2D and
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Micro-CT for Geology Remember in 2012 when the Yellowstone Supervolcano was supposed to erupt into a global catastrophe? Fortunately, the science of predicting eruptions has advanced greatly in the last 25 years, according to scientists at the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. They estimate the probability of another major eruption as
Could it be that green mutations are not limited to The Hulk? Plant tumors are caused by insect infestation, bacteria, fungi, or viruses. In animals a tumor is defined as uncontrollable cellular division, generally due to DNA mutation. When localized and harmless, the abnormal growth (neoplasia) is referred to
Image of the Month: Hops Flower Over 7 million liters of beer are consumed, endless parades are held, delicious specialty foods are consumed, and traditional lederhosen are worn; these are only a few highlights of Oktoberfest, one of the world’s largest festivals. Originating in Bavaria, Germany,
September 2015 – Bio-Imitation of Seahorse Tail Inspires Innovative Robotic Machinery By Kaamna C. Mirchandani If imitation is truly the sincerest form of flattery, we should find seahorses overjoyed, along with spiders, snakes and sea cucumbers; other participants of the biomimicry effort. Known as the unique equine bony fish of
Image of the Month: Sparkler Since this Saturday marks the 4th of July, we wanted to join in the celebration. As most people go to see a fireworks show during this time of the year, we decided to have our own celebration a little early. Our warmup to the
Did you know famed MRI technologist, Andy Ellison, prepares his CT machinery for human bodies by scanning images of fruits and vegetables? (Nuwer, 2014) Taking a deeper look into common fruit, its layers unfold; and they become motional works of art. In addition to artistic contributions, capturing CT scans
Image of the Month: A Pop of Spring Color To enjoy spring is to enjoy the colors spring paints nature. It is easy to admire the unique stunning blue of the grape hyacinth flower. Muscari armeniacum is a favorite of the springtime gardener. In addition to its vivid blue color and sweet fragrance,
Image of the Month: Leopard Skull It is time to say goodbye to snow and hello to spring! While this is something we look forward to, our friend the snow leopard prefers to live in extreme high-altitude snow environments1. The snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is also known as the
Image of the Month – March 2015 A Bright Idea! Micro-CT of an LED There has been a lot of talk about LED’s over the past few years, from LED flashlights to LED TV’s. So what are LED’s? Why are they so important to the world around us? And