Cable Robots as Conventional Linear Stage Alternatives for the Investigation of Complex-Shaped Objects via Macroscopic X-ray Fluorescence Imaging
The acquisition of elemental and chemical distribution images on the surface of cultural heritage objects has provided us new insights into our past. The techniques commonly employed, such as macroscopic X-ray fluorescence imaging (MA-XRF), in general require pointwise or whisk-broom scanning of an...
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| description | The acquisition of elemental and chemical distribution images on the surface of cultural heritage objects has provided us new insights into our past. The techniques commonly employed, such as macroscopic X-ray fluorescence imaging (MA-XRF), in general require pointwise or whisk-broom scanning of an object under constant measurement geometry for optimal results. Most scanners in this field use stacked linear motorized stages, which are a proven solution for 2D sample positioning. Instead of these serial systems, we propose the use of a parallel cable robot to position the measurement head relative to the object investigated. In this article, we illustrate the significance of the issue and present our own cable robot prototype and test its capabilities, but also discuss the current shortcomings of the concept. With this, we demonstrate the potential of cable robots as platforms for MA-XRF and similar imaging techniques. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0764bb4a21f34661b7ad232d0ca32d652023-12-22T14:38:12ZengMDPI AGQuantum Beam Science2412-382X2023-11-01743710.3390/qubs7040037Cable Robots as Conventional Linear Stage Alternatives for the Investigation of Complex-Shaped Objects via Macroscopic X-ray Fluorescence ImagingMatthias Alfeld0Philipp Tempel1Volkert van der Wijk2Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Mekelweg 2, 2628 CD Delft, The NetherlandsDepartment of Precision and Microsystems Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Mekelweg 2, 2628 CD Delft, The NetherlandsDepartment of Precision and Microsystems Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Mekelweg 2, 2628 CD Delft, The NetherlandsThe acquisition of elemental and chemical distribution images on the surface of cultural heritage objects has provided us new insights into our past. The techniques commonly employed, such as macroscopic X-ray fluorescence imaging (MA-XRF), in general require pointwise or whisk-broom scanning of an object under constant measurement geometry for optimal results. Most scanners in this field use stacked linear motorized stages, which are a proven solution for 2D sample positioning. Instead of these serial systems, we propose the use of a parallel cable robot to position the measurement head relative to the object investigated. In this article, we illustrate the significance of the issue and present our own cable robot prototype and test its capabilities, but also discuss the current shortcomings of the concept. With this, we demonstrate the potential of cable robots as platforms for MA-XRF and similar imaging techniques.https://www.mdpi.com/2412-382X/7/4/37XRF imagingMA-XRFcable robotwhisk-broom scanningcultural heritage analysis |
| spellingShingle | Matthias Alfeld Philipp Tempel Volkert van der Wijk Cable Robots as Conventional Linear Stage Alternatives for the Investigation of Complex-Shaped Objects via Macroscopic X-ray Fluorescence Imaging Quantum Beam Science XRF imaging MA-XRF cable robot whisk-broom scanning cultural heritage analysis |
| title | Cable Robots as Conventional Linear Stage Alternatives for the Investigation of Complex-Shaped Objects via Macroscopic X-ray Fluorescence Imaging |
| title_full | Cable Robots as Conventional Linear Stage Alternatives for the Investigation of Complex-Shaped Objects via Macroscopic X-ray Fluorescence Imaging |
| title_fullStr | Cable Robots as Conventional Linear Stage Alternatives for the Investigation of Complex-Shaped Objects via Macroscopic X-ray Fluorescence Imaging |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cable Robots as Conventional Linear Stage Alternatives for the Investigation of Complex-Shaped Objects via Macroscopic X-ray Fluorescence Imaging |
| title_short | Cable Robots as Conventional Linear Stage Alternatives for the Investigation of Complex-Shaped Objects via Macroscopic X-ray Fluorescence Imaging |
| title_sort | cable robots as conventional linear stage alternatives for the investigation of complex shaped objects via macroscopic x ray fluorescence imaging |
| topic | XRF imaging MA-XRF cable robot whisk-broom scanning cultural heritage analysis |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2412-382X/7/4/37 |
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