Luxbright
Luxbright AB is a Swedish X-ray technology company that designs and manufactures microfocus X-ray tubes and integrated X-ray sources for industrial CT, battery inspection, defense, and electronics quality-control customers globally from its Gothenburg production facility.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2012
- HeadquartersGothenburg, Sweden
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Luxbright does
Luxbright AB is a Swedish X-ray technology company founded in 2012 by Qiuhong Hu as a spinout from research at Chalmers University of Technology. The company designs and manufactures microfocus X-ray tubes and integrated X-ray sources for industrial computed tomography, battery cell and module inspection, additive-manufactured part quality control, defense flash and portable X-ray, and electronics inspection applications. Its technical differentiation rests on two proprietary platforms: a bi-polar fixed-anode microfocus tube architecture that delivers 50 µm resolution at up to 160 kV and 100 W using a standard sealed-tube design, and a cold cathode (field-emission) technology based on nanomaterial emitters that eliminates the tungsten filament and enables instant on/off switching, lower energy loss, and battery-powered portable operation. All development, production, and verification are conducted in-house at an ISO Class 7 cleanroom facility in Västra Frölunda, Gothenburg, Sweden.
The company's product portfolio centers on the MF1 microfocus X-ray tube and the IX1 fully integrated X-ray source (launched October 2024 at the ASNT exhibition in Las Vegas, available in 120 kV and 160 kV variants). Luxbright sells through a B2B hardware model with quote-based pricing: discrete glass tube inserts for OEM integration, complete integrated sources for system builders, and custom X-ray tube development services for specialized applications such as defense flash X-ray. It serves enterprise customers including industrial CT system suppliers, defense primes (notably Fisica, formerly L3Harris EMRF Division, with cumulative orders around USD 1.5 million), and research institutions, with go-to-market executed through direct sales (CCO and Technical Sales Manager), OEM partnerships, and event-driven demand generation. The company has been publicly listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market since November 2020 (ticker LXB) and has raised approximately 137 MSEK across the IPO and five subsequent rights issues through 2026, funding production scaling, next-generation product development, and geographic expansion into the USA and selected European markets.
Luxbright firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Luxbright
- Legal name
- Luxbright AB
- Website
- https://luxbright.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2012
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Luxbright AB is a Swedish X-ray technology company that designs and manufactures microfocus X-ray tubes and integrated X-ray sources for industrial CT, battery inspection, defense, and electronics quality-control customers globally from its Gothenburg production facility.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Luxbright industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial X-ray Equipment Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)
- SIC
- X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844)
- akta.pro primary industry
- X-ray & Fluoroscopy Systems (HLAHABAA)
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Where Luxbright is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Gothenburg
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Luxbright business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- X-ray Tubes: Sale of microfocus X-ray tubes (glass inserts for OEM or complete tubes). Luxbright MF1 operates up to 160kV with 100W maximum power and 50 μm resolution. Tubes used in industrial CT machines, 2D X-ray systems, life science, and security applications.
- X-ray Sources: Sale of complete integrated X-ray sources (IX1 series) combining tube, power supply, electronics, and heat management in compact units. Both 120kV and 160kV models available.
- Custom Development: Custom X-ray tube development services for specific applications. Luxbright develops custom X-ray tubes based on customer requirements, leveraging deep technical competence and flexible production facilities.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | IX1-120001 - 120kV Microfocus X-ray Source |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | IX1-160001 - 160kV Microfocus X-ray Source |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Luxbright product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Luxbright manufactures and sells microfocus X-ray tubes and fully integrated X-ray sources for industrial and commercial applications. Its flagship products are the MF1 microfocus X-ray tube (operating up to 160 kV with 50 micrometer resolution) and the IX1 integrated X-ray source (combining tube, high voltage power supply, control electronics, and heat radiator in one compact unit). The company also provides custom X-ray tube development services for specific OEM and defense applications.
Product overview
Luxbright offers a portfolio of microfocus X-ray products centered on two core offerings: the MF1 microfocus X-ray tube and the IX1 integrated X-ray source. The MF1 serves as the foundational bi-polar tube component delivering up to 160 kV and 50 μm resolution. The IX1 builds on the MF1 by integrating the tube with high-voltage power supply, control electronics, and heat radiator into a complete, plug-and-play unit. Both products leverage Luxbright's proprietary microfocus technology that achieves micrometer resolution using a standard fixed anode tube design. The company also offers custom X-ray tube development for specialized applications. All development, production, and verification is conducted in-house at the company's Gothenburg, Sweden facility.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Luxbright MF1: Microfocus X-ray tube with up to 160kV and 100W power, featuring 50 micrometer resolution for industrial CT, battery inspection, and additive manufacturing applications.
- Luxbright IX1
Products and services
- Luxbright IX1 Complete, fully integrated X-ray source combining Luxbright's proprietary bi-polar, fixed anode microfocus X-ray tube, high voltage power supply, control electronics, and heat radiator in one compact unit (453 x 385 x 143 mm, 23.4 kg). Available in 120 kV and 160 kV versions with 50 micrometer resolution. Designed for OEMs and end-users in industrial CT, battery inspection, additive manufacturing, and electronics quality control applications.
- Luxbright MF1 Bi-polar microfocus X-ray tube operating up to 160 kV with maximum power of 100 W and 50 micrometer resolution. Combines high power with microfocus technology for faster measurement acquisition in applications requiring both penetration and detail, such as battery cells/modules/assemblies, additively manufactured metals, electronics, and failure analysis.
- Microfocus X-ray Tubes Luxbright's microfocus X-ray tubes offered in different versions with varying kV and focal spot size. Maximum voltage ranges from 120 kV to 160 kV. Used in industrial CT machines, 2D X-ray systems for quality control, life science, and security applications requiring high image resolution.
- Microfocus X-ray Sources Complete X-ray sources integrating Luxbright's X-ray tubes for complete imaging solutions. Available in configurations such as cone beam or fan beam with varying maximum kV. First series is the IX1 family.
- Custom Made X-ray Tubes Custom-developed X-ray tubes for special needs or requirements not met by commercially available products. Luxbright collaborates with OEMs and defense customers on development projects using deep technical competence and flexible, high-tech production facilities.
Quantifiable outcome
- 50 μm spatial resolution (D13) according to ISO 19232-5 & ASTM E2002
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Companies that use Luxbright
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Luxbright technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Luxbright partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Fisica, Inc.coreLuxbright and Fisica (formerly L3Harris EMRF Division) are working on joint product development for portable X-ray solutions. The partnership includes a Statement of Work for finalizing design and manufacturing of customer-specific X-ray tubes, with total order value around USD 1.5 million. They continue to work toward a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) for portable X-ray systems for both civilian and military applications. Fisica operates four business units (ATI, Datron, Randtron, Space Vector) serving U.S. Department of Defense and defense contractors.
- X-RISminorBelgian X-ray imaging solutions manufacturer partnering with Luxbright on Eurostars-funded project 'Development and industrialization of an X-ray generator working with cold cathode and microfocus X-ray tubes.' Total project budget over 1.6 million euros including Luxbright's ~5 MSEK (approx. 1.3 million SEK) Eurostars grant.
- VJ X-rayminorAmerican company with long-term collaboration with Luxbright. Partnership has led to microfocus tube sales and new X-ray source collaboration. VJ X-ray is reselling Luxbright's microfocus tube and new X-ray source product.
- Analyst GroupminorSwedish financial analysis firm that monitors and analyzes latest news from Luxbright for investor audience.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Luxbright competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Waygate Technologies (Baker Hughes): Industrial NDT and CT inspection systems under the Phoenix and phoenix|x|ray brands; competes with Luxbright's industrial CT customers through OEM integration of tubes and sources. Large-incumbent counterpart serving aerospace, automotive, and additive manufacturing QA.
- Nikon Metrology (X-ray CT): Nikon offers industrial X-ray CT systems (e.g., XT V series) that integrate third-party and proprietary X-ray sources; competes for industrial CT and additive manufacturing inspection customers with Luxbright's OEM tubes/sources.
- Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology (Xradia): Zeiss's Xradia micro-CT product line provides ultra-high-resolution X-ray imaging for industrial and academic customers, the same end market Luxbright targets. Lars-Oliver Kautschor was also previously at Zeiss. Broad incumbent with deep installed base.
- GE Additive / GE Inspection Technologies: Industrial X-ray and additive manufacturing equipment giant; Luxbright CEO Patrik Hallberg and Technical Lead David Svensson both came from Arcam AB / GE Additive, evidencing talent overlap. Adjacent in micro-CT/defense QA markets.
Direct peers
- Tescan: Czech-based Tescan produces electron microscopes and micro-CT systems with proprietary X-ray sources; recent hire Lars-Oliver Kautschor came from Tescan. Targets the same micro-CT and industrial inspection customers that Luxbright's IX1 integrated source serves.
- X-RIS: Belgian portable and stationary X-ray imaging solutions manufacturer. Active co-development partner with Luxbright under the Eurostars cold cathode and microfocus X-ray tube industrialization project. Direct collaboration peer and adjacent product line.
- Varex Imaging: US-listed Varex is a leading independent supplier of X-ray tubes, flat-panel detectors, and image-processing components for medical, industrial, and security imaging. Directly competitive at the X-ray tube OEM component level that Luxbright's MF1 addresses.
- VJ X-ray: US X-ray imaging solutions integrator that resells Luxbright's microfocus tube and IX1 source product. Long-term commercial partner and distribution channel; direct customer-level competitor in industrial micro-CT.
- Comet Group (YXLON): Swiss-headquartered Comet and its YXLON business manufacture X-ray tubes and industrial CT/NDT systems, directly overlapping Luxbright's microfocus tube and integrated source offering. Both serve industrial CT, security, and OEM integration with similar tube architectures.
Emerging players
- Fisica, Inc. (formerly L3Harris EMRF Division): Defense contractor with four business units serving US DoD; strategic co-development partner with Luxbright on custom defense X-ray tubes and joint portable X-ray programs. Spans both customer and partial overlapping capability in defense X-ray.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
Luxbright financial estimates
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Luxbright leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Luxbright subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Luxbright funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Luxbright M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Luxbright
What does Luxbright do?
Luxbright manufactures and sells microfocus X-ray tubes and fully integrated X-ray sources for industrial and commercial applications. Its flagship products are the MF1 microfocus X-ray tube (operating up to 160 kV with 50 micrometer resolution) and the IX1 integrated X-ray source (combining tube, high voltage power supply, control electronics, and heat radiator in one compact unit). The company also provides custom X-ray tube development services for specific OEM and defense applications.
Is Luxbright a public or private company?
Luxbright is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Luxbright founded?
Luxbright was founded in 2012. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Luxbright based?
Luxbright is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does Luxbright make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. X-ray Tubes are the primary driver. The others are X-ray Sources and custom Development.
Who are Luxbright's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Waygate Technologies (Baker Hughes), Nikon Metrology (X-ray CT), Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology (Xradia) and GE Additive / GE Inspection Technologies. Direct peers are Tescan, X-RIS, Varex Imaging, VJ X-ray and Comet Group (YXLON). Fisica, Inc. (formerly L3Harris EMRF Division) is listed as an emerging player.
Does Luxbright have an API?
No public API is recorded for Luxbright.
What industry is Luxbright in?
Luxbright's product category is Industrial X-ray Equipment Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHABAA, X-ray & Fluoroscopy Systems. Its NAICS code is 334517 and its SIC code is 3844.