{"id":3720,"date":"2026-08-07T10:33:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T10:33:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mobileandwebsitedevelopment.com\/seam.ie\/?p=3720"},"modified":"2026-08-07T10:33:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T10:33:31","slug":"what-is-industrial-ct-scanning-and-why-more-irish-manufacturers-are-turning-to-seam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mobileandwebsitedevelopment.com\/seam.ie\/what-is-industrial-ct-scanning-and-why-more-irish-manufacturers-are-turning-to-seam\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Industrial CT Scanning \u2014 and Why More Irish Manufacturers Are Turning to SEAM"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"700\"><strong data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"700\">Helping You See Inside Your Products Without Taking Them Apart<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"787\">Are you struggling with <strong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"786\">product failures, hidden defects, or unclear root causes<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"891\">Do you need to verify the internal quality of a part \u2014 but <strong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"877\">don\u2019t want to cut it open<\/strong> or damage it?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"992\">You\u2019re not alone \u2014 and <strong data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"942\">industrial CT scanning<\/strong> might be the solution you didn\u2019t know you needed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1171\">At <strong data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1005\">SEAM<\/strong>, based at SETU Waterford, we operate <strong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1091\">Ireland\u2019s most advanced industrial CT centre<\/strong>. Every week, we work with engineers, designers, and manufacturers to help them:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1337\">\n<li data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1204\">\n<p data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1204\">Spot internal defects early<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1249\">\n<p data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1249\">Validate complex parts before production<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1288\">\n<p data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1288\">Reverse engineer legacy components<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1337\">\n<p data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1337\">Solve problems no other test method can detect<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"3ruggl\" data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1381\">What Is Industrial CT Scanning?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1534\"><strong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1420\">CT scanning (Computed Tomography)<\/strong> is a non-destructive testing method that uses X-rays to create detailed 3D images of the <strong data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1520\">inside<\/strong> of an object.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1599\">Think of it like a <strong data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1599\">medical scan \u2014 but for engineered parts.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1630\">CT is ideal when you need to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1835\">\n<li data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1673\">\n<p data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1673\">Check for <strong data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1673\">cracks, voids, or porosity<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1707\">\n<p data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1707\">Compare parts to <strong data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1707\">CAD models<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1749\">\n<p data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1749\">Measure <strong data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1736\">wall thickness<\/strong> or alignment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1785\">\n<p data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1785\">Detect <strong data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1785\">hidden assembly errors<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1835\">\n<p data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1835\">Analyse <strong data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1835\">additive or injection moulded parts<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1hrjt0\" data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1880\">\u00a0Who Should Consider CT Scanning?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1930\">You might benefit from industrial CT if you are:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"2226\">\n<li data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1995\">\n<p data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1995\">A <strong data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1956\">medtech engineer<\/strong> checking stents, valves, or implants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2050\">\n<p data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2050\">A <strong data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2013\">toolmaker<\/strong> trying to verify internal geometry<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2101\">\n<p data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2101\">A <strong data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2076\">product developer<\/strong> validating a prototype<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2160\">\n<p data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2160\">A <strong data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2125\">quality manager<\/strong> looking to avoid product recalls<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2226\">\n<p data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2226\">A <strong data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2188\">materials scientist<\/strong> wanting to understand failure modes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2351\">If you\u2019ve ever asked,<br data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2252\" \/><strong data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2292\">\u201cWhat\u2019s going wrong inside my part?\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2295\" \/>\u2014 CT can help you find out <strong data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2351\">without breaking it open.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"bzaydq\" data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2398\">Why Choose SEAM for Industrial CT?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2494\">At SEAM, we\u2019ve gone from strength to strength \u2014 and here\u2019s why more companies are choosing us:<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"rcqgsd\" data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2542\">1. <strong data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2540\">Ireland\u2019s Most Powerful CT System<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2706\">Our <strong data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2559\">Diondo 5<\/strong> is the largest and most advanced industrial CT scanner in the country. It can scan parts large or small, metal or polymer \u2014 with unmatched detail.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"172iqlk\" data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2754\">2. <strong data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2752\">Materials Expertise You Can Trust<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2903\">We don\u2019t just send you images. Our scientists and engineers <strong data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2840\">interpret the results<\/strong>, help you understand what they mean, and advise on next steps.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1v80e5s\" data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"2957\">3. <strong data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2955\">Fast Turnaround \u2014 or Full Collaboration<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"3083\">Need a one-off scan for an urgent project? No problem. Want to embed CT into your R&amp;D workflow? We\u2019ll support you every step.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"lv0xr\" data-start=\"3090\" data-end=\"3124\">Typical Use Cases We Support<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3386\">\n<li data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3174\">\n<p data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3174\">Verifying <strong data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3158\">new part designs<\/strong> before launch<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3175\" data-end=\"3228\">\n<p data-start=\"3177\" data-end=\"3228\">Troubleshooting product <strong data-start=\"3201\" data-end=\"3226\">failures in the field<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3288\">\n<p data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3288\">Checking internal features on <strong data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3286\">3D printed components<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3289\" data-end=\"3333\">\n<p data-start=\"3291\" data-end=\"3333\">Supporting <strong data-start=\"3302\" data-end=\"3331\">grant-funded R&amp;D projects<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3334\" data-end=\"3386\">\n<p data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3386\">Helping with <strong data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3375\">regulatory submissions<\/strong> in medtech<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"3gqqni\" data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3668\">Some\u00a0 Frequently Asked Questions we get asked by our clients<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3670\" data-end=\"3798\"><strong data-start=\"3670\" data-end=\"3714\">Q: Can you scan metal and plastic parts?<\/strong><br data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3717\" \/>A: Yes \u2014 we work with aluminium, stainless steel, polymers, composites, and more.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3800\" data-end=\"3920\"><strong data-start=\"3800\" data-end=\"3831\">Q: How big can the part be?<\/strong><br data-start=\"3831\" data-end=\"3834\" \/>A: Our Diondo 5 can handle parts up to approx. 1 metre in height and heavy components and we can also CT as small as a pin head !!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3922\" data-end=\"4090\"><strong data-start=\"3922\" data-end=\"3966\">Q: How long does it take to get results?<\/strong><br data-start=\"3966\" data-end=\"3969\" \/>A: For urgent scans, we can deliver results in as little as 24\u201372 hours. More complex projects are scheduled accordingly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4092\" data-end=\"4221\"><strong data-start=\"4092\" data-end=\"4139\">Q: Do I need to know how to read the scans?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4139\" data-end=\"4142\" \/>A: No \u2014 our team will explain the findings and provide a report you can act on.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"wppnir\" data-start=\"4228\" data-end=\"4265\">Contact us<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4267\" data-end=\"4367\">If you\u2019ve tried everything else \u2014 or just want a smarter way to verify your products \u2014 get in touch.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4369\" data-end=\"4505\">\ud83d\udccd Visit: www.seam.ie<br data-start=\"4400\" data-end=\"4403\" \/>\ud83d\udce7 Email: ramesh.raghavendra@setu.ie<br data-start=\"4435\" data-end=\"4438\" \/>\ud83d\udcde Call: 087 9668547<br data-start=\"4468\" data-end=\"4471\" \/>\ud83d\udcc5 Book a scan or consultation now<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Helping You See Inside Your Products Without Taking Them Apart Are you struggling with product failures, hidden defects, or unclear<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3721,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3720","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mobileandwebsitedevelopment.com\/seam.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3720","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mobileandwebsitedevelopment.com\/seam.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mobileandwebsitedevelopment.com\/seam.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mobileandwebsitedevelopment.com\/seam.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mobileandwebsitedevelopment.com\/seam.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3720"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mobileandwebsitedevelopment.com\/seam.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3720\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3722,"href":"https:\/\/mobileandwebsitedevelopment.com\/seam.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3720\/revisions\/3722"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mobileandwebsitedevelopment.com\/seam.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3721"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mobileandwebsitedevelopment.com\/seam.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3720"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mobileandwebsitedevelopment.com\/seam.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3720"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mobileandwebsitedevelopment.com\/seam.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3720"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}