Impact

• Scientific Impact
  X-CELERATE is set to advance the frontiers of dynamic X-ray Computed Tomography (XCT) by uniting leading academic and industrial partners across the full XCT pipeline. This integrated approach goes beyond traditional, fragmented methods, opening new directions for high-resolution, dynamic imaging. Although focused on X-ray imaging, X-CELERATE’s methodologies will also inspire dynamic imaging in fields such as THz, electron microscopy and MRI. The project will train the next generation of XCT experts, equipping them to lead innovation in this field and related domains.

• Economic and Technological Impact
  Through close industry collaboration, X-CELERATE will accelerate the development and market adoption of next-generation XCT tools, improving contrast and resolution in 3D and 4D imaging. This will shorten design cycles and boost quality across sectors like aerospace, electronics, automotive, manufacturing, and biomedical engineering. Ten newly trained researchers will strengthen Europe’s talent pool with skills spanning advanced material science, imaging, and device development. With the global X-ray inspection system market projected to grow significantly, X-CELERATE’s innovations will enhance European competitiveness and help industry bring better-performing, cost-effective materials and devices to market faster.

• Societal Impact
  The project will enable the design and production of smart materials and biomaterials with novel properties, unlocking advances in medical devices, soft robotics, aerospace, and tissue engineering. These innovations can lead to reduced patient recovery times, better wound care and drug delivery solutions, and safer, more efficient manufacturing processes. Smart material systems also support sustainability goals by enabling more efficient morphing structures, future recyclable products, and resource-saving 4D printing technologies.

Together, these scientific, economic and societal pathways make X-CELERATE a strong driver of innovation, sustainability and high-impact training for Europe’s future experts in advanced materials and imaging.