Figure 5. The sample exchange autoloader system utilized for uninterrupted micro-computed tomography (μCT) scanning at the University of Southampton's 3D X-ray Histology (XRH) facility.

The top panel shows a 14-slot rack capable of holding samples with a 30 mm diameter per slot, while the bottom panel displays a 10-slot rack with dual slots accommodating samples with 30 mm and 60 mm diameters. Seven conventional histology cassettes are loaded in the bottom rack for scanning.