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Since its founding, CactuX focused on transferring new technologies in the field of CT technology from research to industry. In 2021, the second product line \u2013 Calibration Phantoms was introduced.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n In this interview, we are taking a closer look at the technology from the original ideas behind the research until its market introduction. To do so, Jakub \u0160alplachta, our current CEO<\/strong> and the founder of Phantoms in CactuX, is talking about CT technology development, which leads to this product, his role and CactuX itself. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”27px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-20px|||||” custom_padding=”0px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Before joining CactuX, your professional career focused on Industrial CT development. What brought you to this field?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n I chose a topic for my bachelor’s thesis in medical CT during my studies. Part of the development in this field is focused on data processing. The doctors are manually checking the CT\/X-rays scans to determine the diagnosis. In my thesis, I was finding ways to automate some of the tasks they need to perform to make the diagnosis faster and more accurate. I found the research exciting and continued during my master’s studies. As I have been looking in the field of CT technology for quite some time already, I got more curious about the other technology applications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In 2016, I started collaborating with the CT research facility in Brno (CT Lab CEITEC at Brno University of Technology). Here, I got involved in ongoing research in high-resolution CT technology. This field fascinated me since it dealt with imaging great details in sizes below micrometres. I decided to continue, and pushing the limits of high-resolution CT technology became the focus of my doctoral research.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n So, is, according to you, the most fascinating aspect of this technology?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n High-resolution CT is like having sharp vision, allowing us to observe tiny details of internal structures in 3D. It opens up limitless possibilities for understanding and applying the information. It was also fascinating since it’s still pretty new, so there’s a ton of potential for more discoveries and research.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n What, specifically, was your job in this field?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Since starting at CT Lab, I worked with a Japanese company, Rigaku<\/a>, which manufactures high-resolution CT scanners. My main focus was developing ways to improve the quality of images these scanners make. Many factors influence the quality of CT images in such high details (below micrometre size), including any minor misalignment in the process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This got me into the world of CT Calibration Phantoms, which are special tools we started to develop to make sure the scanners are working perfectly. Additionally, I had a chance to demonstrate the capabilities of these CT scanners to potential customers. Doing this helped me understand how valuable the technology is and what customers need to get out of it.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Your calibration Phantoms was also why your path crossed with CactuX. How did this journey start, and was it developing for you? <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n From the feedback of industrial customers I met, it became apparent that the Phantoms we developed are something the market needs to include.<\/span><\/p>\n CactuX allowed me to transfer these prototypes into products that could be offered to the CT technology market. This was a new challenge for me, ensuring the actual product development, leading the market access and all business aspects. With the support of experienced colleagues and financing, we were able to launch the Phantoms product line<\/a><\/strong> in the CactuX portfolio, including three different types of Phantoms. We followed by building the global customers and distributors network.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n