Abstract: Systems for scanning an object are disclosed. Such systems typically are used to inspect various objects with equipment that produces an image of the object based on penetrating radiation. Examples are X-Ray imaging, infrared imaging, terahertz imaging, and radar imaging. The systems typically include a radiation source and a rotating collimator for generating a beam of energy. A detection array is provided for detecting imagery elements from the beam of energy. A motion controller is provided for instructing a positional driver system to move the radiation source, the rotating collimator and the detector system to the plurality of locations about a support structure. The motion controller may also instruct the positional driver system to turn, oscillate, or otherwise maneuver a portion of the imaging system to the virtually limitless orientations made possible by the disclosed embodiments.