Computed radiography allows for more precise imaging with greater picture enhancement and the ability to manipulate variables.

Computed radiography is a two-step process; first a storage phosphor imaging plate is exposed to penetrating radiation. Then the luminescence from the plate's photo-stimulable luminescent phosphor is read, digitalized, and viewed on a computer monitor. In a CR system, you use phosphor plates as you would film, but process them in the plate reader. These highly efficient plates can be erased and reused thousands of times, and require less exposure than film.

Some of the advantages of computed Radiography over film Radiography

• Results in minutes without costly processing or hazardous chemicals
• Images contain critical & precise details "Ten times greater than film"
• Ability to select and color enhance areas of interest
• Capable of measuring thickness and lengths of parts and defects accurately electronically
• Electronic file sharing of images speeds results
• Applications include: assemblies, electronics, circuitry, castings, and welds
• Can be used on metals, plastic, composites, any material capable of being penetrated by x-ray or gama ray