In-situ thermal testing
The In-situ BOX enables advanced in-situ and operando CT, delivering realistic condition simulation within a compact in-situ CT chamber. It integrates in-situ thermal testing with power supply to support dynamic 4D CT scanning, real-time material behavior imaging, and precise in-situ material characterization.
The In-situ BOX enables realistic simulation of real-life sample conditions during CT scanning, opening new possibilities for material behavior and internal structure research. Designed specifically for CT workflows, it fits directly into the CT cabinet, supports full 360° rotation, and features a compact design with simple external control – ensuring seamless integration into advanced in-situ CT experiments.
DESIGNED FOR SIMULATING THERMAL TESTING
In-situ BOX for thermal testing variations
Choose according to your application.
Thermal BOX
Environmental temperature control function.
Parameters
| Temperature range | -30°C to +60°C |
| Sample area | ø65×35 (Customisable per request) |
| BOX dimensions | 200 mm × 200 mm × 405 mm (w/o control unit) |
| Weight | 4.25 kg |
| Power supply | 230V AC |
Package
Standard Package |
| In-situ BOX |
| Control unit |
| Flash Drive with Control Software |
The device and its equipment are delivered in packaging designed for safe transport and storage. The package contains other components for mounting.
Datasheet
Battery BOX
Cycling (charging & discharging) function + environmental temperature control function.
Parameters
| Temperature range | -30 to +60 °C |
| Maximal battery current | 30 A |
| Sample specification | 18650 battery without plastic cover (customizable per request) |
| Dimensions | 200 mm × 200 mm × 405 mm (w/o control unit) |
| Weight | 4.25 kg |
| Power supply type | 230V AC |
Package
Standard Package |
| In-situ BOX |
| Wide range of adapters possible: AAA, AA, D, 21700, 18650, coin cell |
| Control unit |
| Flash Drive with Control Software |
The device and its equipment are delivered in packaging designed for safe transport and storage. The package contains other components for mounting.
Datasheet
In-situ BOX fir thermal testing published use cases
Operando micro-computed tomography reveals temperature-dependent electrolyte movement dynamics in commercial NCR18650BD Li-ion cells (Sebők D.,et.al, (2025) Journal of Energy Storage, Volume 136, 118589, ISSN 2352-152X) utilizes operando micro-computed tomography integrated with the CactuX Battery BOX to characterize the complex dynamics of electrolyte migration within commercial Li-ion cells under varying thermal loads.
In-situ observation of electrolyte movement in commercial 18650 Li-ion battery cells under various temperature conditions by Industrial X-ray Computed Tomography (Stravová, Z., et. al, (2025) 10th International Symposium on Digital Industrial Radiology and Computed Tomography, Paris, France . e-Journal of Nondestructive Testing Vol. 30(8)) demonstrates in-situ X-ray CT methodologies for real-time monitoring of electrolyte distribution, providing critical insights into battery performance degradation across diverse temperature environments.
We offer customisation of In-situ BOX based on your needs:
Consultation
Want to heat/cool your samples to higher/lower temperatures? Want to scan bigger samples? Or perform special thermal cycles? Contact us!
Feasibility and proposal
Before project initiation, we run a feasibility study. Based on the agreed parameters, our R&D team develops a complete design concept in compliance with all relevant standards.
Realization
Once the design is approved, we proceed with engineering, prototyping, programming, testing, and system assembly.
Delivery and support
We deliver the completed system and support the installation. Additionally we offer ongoing technical support with your experiments.
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