Arktis Radiation Detectors

What Arktis Radiation Detectors does

Arktis Radiation Detectors Ltd is a Swiss-headquartered, privately held designer and manufacturer of next-generation radiation detection systems, founded in 2007 in Zurich and operating regional offices in Arlington (USA) and Farnham (UK). The company's core technology is a proprietary Silicon Photomultiplier (SiPM) solid-state readout platform, commercialized in its Flat Panel Gamma (FPG) detectors and used across a portfolio that includes fixed and portable radiation portal monitors (RPMs), industrial monitors (V2000 Connect), mobile systems (MODES_SNM with Monitor/Search/Mapping packages), standalone gamma and neutron detectors (M800, S670, S670e), an FPG-based radiation detection drone, and the Central Alarm Station (CAS) software. A key architectural differentiator is 3He-free neutron detection using LiF and noble gas, eliminating dependence on scarce helium-3, and proprietary machine-learning algorithms trained on installed-base spectral data that drive claimed false-alarm rates below 1 in 10,000.

The company serves homeland security and border protection agencies, nuclear industry operators, recycling and manufacturing facilities, law enforcement and intelligence organizations, and research institutions, with named deployments at the Port of Antwerp, Swiss Steel AG, GEVAG, and selection for the UK Government's Radiological Nuclear Detection Framework. Revenue is generated primarily through direct enterprise sales of hardware systems and components via three regional offices and a worldwide sales partner network, complemented by professional services (consulting, installation, training, radiation-detection-as-a-service for mass events), 24/7 maintenance and support contracts, and rental/lease arrangements on multi-year terms. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, and the product line is supported by multiple sector certifications (ISO 9001:2015, ANSI N42.35, ANSI N42.42, UNI 10897, DARPA SIGMA program participation) and prior DARPA funding for 3He-free neutron technology development.

Name

Arktis Radiation Detectors

Legal name

Arktis Radiation Detectors Ltd

Website

http://arktis-detectors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arktis Radiation Detectors designs and manufactures SiPM-based radiation detection systems, including portal monitors, mobile platforms, and drone-based detectors, for government, nuclear industry, and industrial customers across Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Radiation Detection Systems

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Radiation Detection Instruments & Systems (Portal monitors, spectrometers, contamination monitors) (EUAKAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nonproliferation Technology & Detection (radiation portal monitors, RPMs, spectroscopy, forensics) (EUAKAJAG)

Keywords

• Radiation detection systems
• Neutron detection technology
• Radiation portal monitors
• Nuclear security equipment
• Homeland security solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Radiation Detection Hardware Sales: Sale of radiation detection systems including Security and Industrial Radiation Portal Monitors (RPMs), Gamma and Neutron Detectors (FPG, M800, S670, S670e), Mobile Radiation Monitoring Systems (MODES_SNM), and drone-based detection systems. Products are sold as complete integrated systems or as components for system integration.
2. Professional Services: Consulting services for rad/nuc threat detection, installation, training, and maintenance support. Includes threat assessments, measurement campaigns, operator training, system effectiveness assessments, and radiation detection as a service for mass events and critical infrastructure.
3. Maintenance and Support: 24/7 on-call support, system adjustments, burn-in periods, on-call/online support, and dedicated maintenance plans. Collaborative approach with close customer collaboration.
4. Rental and Leasing: Products can be leased or rented, providing flexible access to radiation detection systems for customers with temporary or project-based needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arktis develops and manufactures next-generation radiation detection systems using proprietary Silicon Photomultiplier (SiPM) technology, originally developed from CERN/ETH Zurich research. The product portfolio includes Security and Industrial Radiation Portal Monitors (RPMs), Mobile Radiation Monitoring Systems (MODES_SNM), Flat Panel Gamma (FPG) detectors, large area and fast neutron detectors, and UAV-based radiation detection drones for homeland security, nuclear industry, and industrial compliance applications.

Product overview

Arktis Radiation Detectors is a Swiss company that designs and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of next-generation radiation detection systems. The product lineup includes Security Radiation Portal Monitors (RPMs) for pedestrian, vehicle, and cargo screening; Industrial Radiation Portal Monitors (V2000 Connect) for recycling and manufacturing facilities; Mobile Radiation Monitoring Systems (MODES_SNM) with Monitor, Search, and Mapping packages; and a range of proprietary detectors including Flat Panel Gamma (FPG) detectors, Large Area Neutron Detectors (M800), and Fast Neutron Detectors (S670/S670e). The company also offers an FPG-based radiation detection drone and Central Alarm Station (CAS) software. All products leverage proprietary Silicon Photomultiplier (SiPM) technology replacing legacy vacuum tubes, enabling 3He-free neutron detection and automated isotope categorization with machine learning algorithms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ARKTIS: Product brand used in marketing materials for radiation detection systems and portal monitors.
• MODES Kit
• MODES_SNM
• Arktis CAS
• FPG (Flat Panel Gamma)
• Rugged-by-Design
• Arktis V2000 Connect

Products and services

• Security Radiation Portal Monitors (RPM) Fixed radiation portal monitors for screening pedestrians, trucks, and cargo containers at ports of entry for radiological threats, with real-time alarm categorization and 3He-free neutron detection. ANSI N42.35-2016 compliant.
• Multipurpose Portable Monitor P2000 Relocatable one-to-two pillar portal monitor for luggage, pedestrians, and cars with rapid 20-minute setup, suitable for indoor or outdoor use with high stability.
• Industrial Radiation Portal Monitor V2000 Connect High-sensitivity gamma radiation monitor for vehicles entering recycling facilities, incinerator plants, and steel mills, with dynamic background radiation subtraction. UNI 10897:2016 and CEI EN 62022 compliant.
• Mobile Radiation Monitoring System MODES_SNM Highly modular mobile platform with three functionality packages (Monitor, Search, Mapping) for detecting radiological and nuclear materials using 3He-free neutron detection technology.
• Flat Panel Gamma Detector (FPG) Thin, compact gamma radiation detector with spectral isotope distinction, Power-over-Ethernet connectivity, highest sensitivity per weight ratio, and position-sensitive tiling capability.
• Large Area Neutron Detector M800 Large area neutron detector that replaces obsolete 3He-based detection assemblies; offers simple integration with PoE connectivity, based on LiF and noble gas technology.
• Fast Neutron Detector S670 Fast neutron dose rate measurement with spectral information; works in high flux and high gamma background environments using helium-4 scintillation detectors.
• Combined Fast and Thermal Neutron Detector S670e Dual-sensitive detector for fast and thermal neutrons with ratio analysis providing shielding information and distinction between neutron types.
• FPG Radiation Detection Drone (Airborne) UAV-based radiation detection system with large area FPG detector (300 cm2) for wide area search missions, capable of mapping 100,000 m2 in 20 minutes, with 50x more sensitivity than typical drone-based detectors and spectral distinction between artificial sources and NORM.
• Central Alarm Station (CAS) Centralized GUI software providing aggregated view of multiple RPMs at different locations with GIS mapping, near real-time data updates, and alarm visualization across stationary or mobile systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% reduction in false alarms compared to conventional radiation detection systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Level PeaksflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 November 2024Collaboration with Level Peaks for UK Government's Radiological Nuclear Detection Framework. Arktis' innovative solutions support UK national security efforts in radiological and nuclear detection under this government contract.
• ENTRANCE Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Active participation in the ENTRANCE project, bringing enhanced Gamma and Neutron detection systems with cutting edge algorithms. Field trials conducted to evaluate energy discrimination capabilities of radiation portal monitors.
• DARPA SIGMA ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud performer in DARPA's SIGMA program, producing large area neutron detectors for networked applications. Technology developed under DARPA's 3He-free initiative. Includes work for DARPA Sigma Program and development activities for Government Agencies.
• Various National LaboratoriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive Interrogation studies for port applications with national labs. Collaboration on investigating cargo through active interrogation using neutron detectors with energy windowing capabilities and high gamma rejection.
• Leading Universities (various)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious studies with leading universities on inventory research of nuclear waste in high background environments through active and passive methods. Includes academic publications on fission signal detection and active interrogation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mirion Technologies: The dominant global player in radiation detection and monitoring, offering portal monitors, spectroscopy systems, and nuclear security solutions across both government and industrial markets. Arktis Chairman Matthias Franz previously led Mirion businesses, underscoring that this is Arktis's primary competitive benchmark across nearly every product line.
• Symetrica: A UK-headquartered direct competitor specializing in radiation detection and identification (notably Verifinder and Discover systems) for homeland security and port/border screening. Symetrica operates in exactly Arktis's UK and US target markets and is the most direct peer for security portal monitor tenders.
• Bertin Technologies: French radiation detection and nuclear measurement specialist (part of the CNIM group), supplying portal monitors, handheld detectors, and environmental monitoring systems to defense, homeland security, and nuclear industry customers in EMEA — overlapping strongly with Arktis's geographic and product footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Rapiscan Systems (OSI Systems): A major security screening provider whose radiation/nuclear detection capability is part of a much broader security portfolio (X-ray, cargo, people screening). Operates as an incumbent in government tenders where Arktis bids, but does not specialize in Arktis's niche of advanced SiPM-based detection for industrial compliance and recycling.
• Smiths Detection: A global leader in airport and border security screening, including chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) detection. Smiths is a broad incumbent in the same RFP processes Arktis targets, particularly at airports and seaports, though Arktis's SiPM/false-alarm differentiation targets technical specifications where Smiths's legacy NaI-based approaches may lag.
• FLIR Systems / Teledyne FLIR: Supplies advanced radiation detection and identification products (e.g., identiFINDER, R500) widely used by defense, homeland security, and law enforcement customers. Directly competes in handheld and mobile radiation detection — overlapping with Arktis's MODES_SNM and S670 product lines.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Provides radiation measurement and monitoring instruments (e.g., Thermo Scientific radionuclide identification devices) to nuclear power, research, and security customers. Acts as an incumbent in laboratory/HPGe-style measurements and competes loosely with Arktis on the high-end spectroscopy tier.

Emerging players

• Kromek Group: UK-based specialist in radiation detection using cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) and scintillator technologies, focused on nuclear security, medical imaging, and CBRN markets. Overlaps with Arktis in homeland security tenders and is similarly small but specialized, making it a relevant emerging competitor profile.
• Berkeley Nucleonics: US-based nuclear instrumentation supplier of portable radiation detectors, neutron sources, and spectroscopy systems to industrial, security, and research customers. Smaller in scale than Mirion but overlaps with Arktis on handheld/portable neutron and gamma detection SKUs.

Others

• Leidos: A large US defense and homeland security prime contractor that operates systems and integrates radiation detection solutions for government agencies (e.g., Megaports Initiative, DNDO programs). Leidos is more of a customer/integrator than a direct detector competitor, but influences demand for Arktis-class detectors through programs like SIGMA and DNDO procurements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds10 records

Investors5 records

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M&A

Investments

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