Synchrotron analyses

Access the power of synchrotron radiation… without the complexity!

Synchrotron radiation offers unique capabilities for exploring matter with unmatched spatial and temporal resolution. These techniques allow you to investigate your materials in 2D, 3D, and 4D—down to the nanometer scale—and to obtain insights that are impossible to achieve with conventional laboratory tools.


Our laboratory specializes in synchrotron-based characterization techniques. We support you at every stage of your project, transforming these complex tools into concrete, clear, and actionable solutions tailored to your industrial and scientific challenges.

Vue du hall expérimental de l'installation européenne de rayonnement synchrotron ESRF

Our expertise in synchrotron radiation techniques

We master a wide range of synchrotron techniques, applicable to all types of materials:

  • Synchrotron micro- and nano-tomography (SR-µCT, nano-CT): high-resolution 3D imaging, detection of defects, porosity, cracks, and in situ (4D) monitoring
  • Synchrotron micro-diffraction: residual stress analysis, crystalline texture, grain orientation, phase transformation tracking
  • Diffraction Contrast Tomography (DCT): 3D mapping of crystalline orientations
  • X-ray spectroscopies (XANES, EXAFS): oxidation states, atomic coordination, local chemistry
  • Synchrotron X-ray micro-fluorescence (µXRF): ultra-sensitive 2D/3D chemical mapping
  • SAXS/WAXS: analysis of nanostructures, nanopowders, polymers, and composites
  • In situ / operando experiments: real-time monitoring of materials under mechanical, thermal, chemical, or environmental stress

Comprehensive support for your synchrotron projects

We support you at every stage:

  • Scoping & needs definition: translating your industrial or research challenges into a synchrotron experiment plan
  • Preparation & design: developing chambers or machines to apply mechanical, thermal, or moisture stress during measurements, if needed
  • Measurement campaigns: on-site support or full operation at the synchrotron facility
  • Data processing & interpretation: 2D / 3D / 4D data reconstruction, quantitative analysis, extraction of key parameters
  • Results valorization & transfer: clear outcomes, process recommendations, modeling support, and integration into your R&D developments

Why choose NOVITOM to benefit from synchrotron technology?

  • Hassle-free access
    We handle the lengthy and technical procedures required to access beamlines, saving you time and helping you launch your projects faster.

  • The right choice, guaranteed
    We identify the synchrotron technique best suited to your needs (tomography, diffraction, spectroscopy, etc.) to obtain the right data from the start.

  • Useful and impactful results
    Our deliverables are application-oriented, directly addressing your product and process challenges.

  • Time and resource savings
    You benefit from our experience, synchrotron expertise, and computing capabilities—without the need for long training or costly equipment investments.

  • Efficient project management
    Expert, personalized support throughout the entire service or project to answer all your questions.

Case studies in synchrotron analysis

Les avantages NOVITOM

Des analyses rapides et fiables

réalisées sur des équipements de dernière génération, par une équipe experte

Une approche sur-mesure

adaptée à vos matériaux, vos contraintes et vos délais

Des résultats clairs

et exploitables grâce à des rapports détaillés et illustrés pour faciliter la prise de décision