Log Scanning

CT Log

World's only computed tomography scanner for logs

MiCROTEC's CT Log computed tomography scanner provides a complete reconstruction of the logs' internal features allowing logs to be graded and sorted by quality and optimizes the cutting solution with the highest value in real-time.

Customer benefits

Exact three-dimensional internal wood defect detection in size and position powered by MiCROTEC Ai
Most effective solution for value & resource optimization
Complete and exact virtual boards stock already in the logyard
Prediction & optimization of sales values
Cut on demand (MiCROTEC Connect)

The best cutting strategy

The CT Log scanner provides the size and location of each internal defect of the log, allowing the Maxicut Pro cutting optimizer to find the best cutting solution by grading each virtual board in advance. This not only maximizes the value of the final products, but also creates a virtual stock of boards. You know exactly which boards you will produce at your logyard before cutting!

Value uplift increase starting from 5%

CT Logs around the world are installed in different lines for different applications and wood species. Depending on the sawmill's production, the value uplift provided by the CT Log starts from 5% to more than 20%.

MiCROTEC Connect

As a part of the MiCROTEC Connect solution, CT Log is the starting point for the identification of each log and board throughout the whole production process. CT Log predicts the quality of each board.

Powered by MiCROTEC Ai

Artificial Intelligence (Deep Learning AI) is integrated into all quality scanners from log to finished board. The AI knowledge of all MiCROTEC companies is merged into the MiCROTEC Ai platform, raising the possibilities of Deep Learning AI in the wood industry to a completely new level.

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Technology

X-ray
Computed Tomography
MiCROTEC Ai

Technical Data

Pass-through diameter 900mm (34")
Speed up to 180 m/min (600FPM)

Applications

Sorting and grading
Bucking
Cutting optimization
Fingerprint

Features

Full 3D log description
Quality grading
Strength grading (optional)
Cutting optimization
MiCROTEC Connect

Options

Simulation Suite

Customer Quote

The CT Log is the brain of the Sawmill.

Piveteaubois, France

To me, it was like magic. The CT scanning technology can detect everything within the log, and it works.

Cascade Hardwoods, US

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Product references CT Log

Products references

(CT-Washington) CT Log: Transforming Cascade Hardwood and the Industry

The hardwood industry is witnessing a technological revolution, with MiCROTEC’s CT Log driving the change. Cascade Hardwood, based in Chehalis, Washington, has embraced this cutting-edge technology, and the results are nothing short of remarkable. Mike Fitzgerald, Chief Operating Officer of Cascade Hardwood, shared how the installation of MiCROTEC's CT Log has not only met but exceeded expectations, reshaping the way hardwoods like Alder, Ash, and Maple are processed.