Master’s Thesis: Upgrading an X-ray Laminography Setup

How precisely can you move a sample, and what difference does a new detector make to the image? If you enjoy combining mechanics,

electronics and software, join us and help take FullMAP, our X-ray laminography setup, to the next level.

At Excillum, we push the boundaries of X-ray technology to enable breakthroughs in manufacturing, medicine and science. Our

advanced X-ray sources enhance the manufacturing of semiconductors, batteries, electronics and aerospace components, as well as

enable new biomedical and material sciences. They make our customers’ X-ray systems faster and better with lower cost of

operation.

Founded in 2007 by researchers from KTH, Excillum has grown into a global leader in advanced microfocus and nanofocus X-ray

sources. Today, our products are used by leading industrial companies, instrument manufacturers and research institutions around

the world.

This is a hands-on thesis where you take ownership of a real upgrade from first design choices to installation and experimental

evaluation. You will equip FullMAP with new sample positioning stages and a new flat-panel detector, then put both to the test.

Along the way, you will build a solid understanding of X-ray imaging and laminography, learn what really determines image quality,

and gain practical experience with advanced laboratory instruments, from motion control to X-ray detectors.

What you will do

• Develop a mounting design for the sample stages and install them, including hardware and control software

Who you are

You are a master’s student in electrical engineering, engineering physics or a similar field, and you enjoy practical problem

solving across disciplines. You like to understand how the parts of a system fit together, and you are just as comfortable with a

screwdriver as with a Python script.

• Compensation: SEK 15,000 halfway through the project and an additional SEK 15,000 upon successful completion. Excillum also

covers project-related expenses such as travel and materials.

Apply

To apply, please submit your CV, a cover letter and a copy of your academic transcripts.

We look forward to your application! If you have any questions regarding the thesis, do not hesitate to contact Hugo Högberg West

at hugo.hogberg@excillum.com.