Protec

What Protec does

PROTEC X-ray Systems GmbH is a German manufacturer of analog and digital X-ray systems headquartered in Oberstenfeld, Baden-Württemberg, established in approximately 1990. The company develops and produces both X-ray mechanics and software in-house, positioning itself as one of the few German vendors offering complete X-ray systems "from a single source." Its portfolio spans patient tables (PROGNOST series), stationary and mobile X-ray systems (PRS 500, PROSLIDE), digital flat panel detectors (RAPIXX), automatic film processors (OPTIMAX and COMPACT 2, including industrial NDT variants), and proprietary image acquisition and archiving software (CONAXX 2, PROPAXX). The company serves three primary verticals: human medicine (radiology practices and hospitals), veterinary medicine (small and large animal clinics), and industrial non-destructive testing, with a DR-upgrade path that retrofits analog installations to digital.

The company distributes exclusively through more than 500 authorized dealers in over 100 countries, with a wholly-owned Hong Kong subsidiary (PROTEC Asia, established 1994) supporting the Chinese and Asian markets. More than 90% of production is exported, and dealer enablement includes a mandatory 4-day installation training, 3-year refreshers, 24-hour global spare parts dispatch, and remote maintenance. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of complete systems and components, one-time software licensing, and recurring service contracts, with pricing quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Headcount is small at 11-50 employees.

On July 1, 2025, PROTEC was acquired by Reinsberg Group, a Prague-based MedTech holding pursuing a roll-up of independent European medical device manufacturers. The Fichtner family exited as shareholders, the legal entity was converted from PROTEC GmbH & Co. KG to PROTEC X-ray Systems GmbH, and Dr. Markus Keussen, CEO of Reinsberg Group, joined as Managing Director alongside Frank Baisch. The company continues to operate independently from its Oberstenfeld headquarters. PROTEC holds EN ISO 13485, ISO 9001, CE marking under EU MDR 2017/745, AEO Type C customs certification, Approved Exporter status, and a §10 MPDG Marketability Certificate, certified by DQS MED (Notified Body 0297) for Class IIb medical devices.

Name

Protec

Legal name

PROTEC X-ray Systems GmbH

Website

https://protec-med.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PROTEC is a German manufacturer of analog and digital X-ray systems for human medicine, veterinary medicine, and industrial non-destructive testing, distributed via 500+ dealers in 100+ countries. Following the July 2025 Reinsberg Group acquisition, it operates as PROTEC X-ray Systems GmbH.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Imaging Equipment / X-ray Systems

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)

SIC

X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844)

akta.pro primary industry

X-ray & Fluoroscopy Systems (HLAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Imaging Equipment & Accessories (X-ray, Ultrasound, Endoscopy) (HLAMAFAC)

Keywords

• X-ray systems
• Medical imaging equipment
• Digital radiography
• Non-destructive testing
• Veterinary X-ray systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Oberstenfeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. X-ray Hardware Systems: Sale of complete X-ray systems including patient tables, generators, detectors, film processors, and associated mechanical components. Products available in analog and digital configurations, with options for stationary and mobile deployments.
2. X-ray Software Solutions: Licensing and sale of proprietary software including CONAXX 2 image acquisition, PROPAXX diagnostic and archiving, and specialized veterinary software solutions.
3. Technical Service and Support: After-sales service including technical support, maintenance, spare parts dispatch (within 24 hours), remote maintenance, and on-site service. Technical training programs for dealers and end customers.
4. System Maintenance Contracts: Pflegebedingungen (maintenance conditions) for systems are offered as documented in general terms and conditions, indicating ongoing service contract revenue.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PROTEC develops, manufactures, and sells complete X-ray systems 'Made in Germany' including both analog and digital solutions, from patient tables and generators to fully integrated DR (Direct Radiography) systems. The company produces X-ray mechanics and proprietary software in-house in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, offering complete systems for human medicine, veterinary medicine, and industrial non-destructive testing (NDT) applications.

Product overview

PROTEC is a complete systems provider of premium X-ray technology, offering both analog and digital solutions across three application domains: Human Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, and Material Testing (NDT). The portfolio spans from patient X-ray tables (PROGNOST series), stationary and mobile systems (PRS 500 series, PROSLIDE), film processors (OPTIMAX, OPTIMAX 2010, COMPACT 2), digital flat panel detectors (RAPIXX series), and image acquisition/archiving software (CONAXX 2, PROPAXX). The company manufactures both hardware (mechanics, generators, detectors) and software in-house in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, enabling complete X-ray systems from a single source. Products are available as complete turnkey systems or as individual components for integration with existing equipment, including DR-upgrade paths from analog to digital.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PROTEC Humanmedizin: Digital and analog X-ray systems for human medical radiology applications
• PROTEC Veterinärmedizin
• PROTEC Materialprüfung
• CONAXX 2
• PROPAXX
• PROGNOST
• PROVERT
• OPTIMAX
• COMPACT 2
• RAPIXX
• PROSLIDE
• PRS 500
• PEDS 600
• Venus Generator Series
• PROVARIO HF
• Polydoros
• ECOMAX

Products and services

• CONAXX 2 Powerful image acquisition software that controls X-ray systems and enables Auto-Stitching workflows. Provides intuitive touchscreen operation and guides users through preparation and imaging steps. Designed for hospitals, radiology practices, and clinics using PROTEC digital X-ray systems.
• PROPAXX / PROPAXX VET Diagnostic and archiving software for viewing, analyzing, and storing X-ray images, available in standard and veterinary versions.
• PROGNOST E Height-adjustable X-ray table designed for human medicine diagnostics, offering flexible positioning for patient imaging procedures.
• PROGNOST F Stationary X-ray table designed for fixed installation in medical facilities and radiology practices.
• PROGNOST SH Floor-railed tube column system for X-ray imaging with rail-based movement for flexible tube positioning.
• PROGNOST XP/XPE/XPE Akku Mobile X-ray tables with battery-powered options (Akku) for flexible positioning and mobile diagnostics, including wireless detector charging capability.
• PROVERT Wallstand Wall-mounted X-ray detector stand (wallstand) for upright imaging positions in radiology examinations.
• PRS 500 B X-ray System Digital X-ray system with Auto-Stitching capability for full leg and spinal imaging, featuring motorized collimator and automatic image composition. Completes 3 X-ray exposures in approximately 50 seconds with automatic alignment.
• PRS 500 C/E/F/X X-ray Systems Digital X-ray systems for human medicine diagnostics, available in C, E, F, and X configurations to meet different facility needs.
• PROSLIDE 32 B Mobile digital X-ray system designed for flexible deployment in hospitals and quarantine stations.
• PROSLIDE 32 SR / PROSLIDE 40 B Mobile X-ray systems with high mobility for flexible clinical applications; the 40 B variant offers 40 kW power rating.
• PEDS 600 System Specialized X-ray system designed for pediatric imaging with appropriate dose considerations for children.
• RAPIXX 4336 / 4343 Detectors Digital radiography flat panel detectors available in wired (CC) and wireless (WiFi) configurations. The 100 microns resolution variant (5 Lp/mm) combined with AIP2 image processing provides enhanced image quality with optimized soft tissue, bone display, and dose indicators.
• PROVARIO HF Series / Venus Generator Series / Polydoros RFX X-ray generator product lines including high-frequency generators (PROVARIO HF), Venus series for human and veterinary medicine, and Polydoros RFX systems for precise radiation control.
• OPTIMAX Film Processors Automatic film processors with variable throughput speed, adjustable dryer heating, and water saving mode. Features dosage of replenishment based on integrated film surface measurement. Optimized for medical and industrial film development.
• COMPACT 2 / COMPACT 2 Mammo High-capacity automatic film processor with four-sensor infrared film detection, large tank capacity, and individual control of all processing parameters. The Mammo version is optimized for mammography films.
• OPTIMAX 2010 NDT / OPTIMAX 2010 NDT mobile X-ray film processor optimized for industrial non-destructive testing (NDT) applications. Mobile version includes tanks designed for vehicle-based operations for on-site testing.
• COMPACT 2 NDT High-end industrial film processor with infrared film detection using four sensors, large tank capacity, and individual controllability of all processing parameters for industrial NDT applications.
• ECOMAX VET / OPTIMAX VET / OPTIMAX 2010 VET Automatic film processors designed specifically for veterinary practice applications with specialized software and film handling.
• PRS 300 VET Touch Digital X-ray system designed specifically for veterinary applications with a touch interface for intuitive operation in animal healthcare settings.
• DR Upgrade Solutions Digital retrofit solutions enabling transition from analog to digital X-ray technology using existing equipment combined with PROTEC's detector and software technology. Allows facilities to upgrade without replacing entire systems.
• Technical Service and Support After-sales service including technical support, maintenance, spare parts dispatch (within 24 hours), remote maintenance, and on-site service. Technical training programs include 4-day basic training for dealers and refresher courses every 3 years. Individual user seminars available at customer premises, as webinars, or at PROTEC facilities.
• System Maintenance Contracts Ongoing system maintenance contracts (Pflegebedingungen) for PROTEC systems, providing recurring service revenue per documented general terms and conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Auto-Stitching process completes 3 X-ray exposures in approximately 50 seconds
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• German Health AllianceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPROTEC Asia, based in Hong Kong since 1994, is an active member of the German Health Alliance network. This partnership supports PROTEC's market presence in the rapidly growing Chinese market and provides access to German healthcare industry networks.
• DQS MED (Notified Body)coreTechnology or IntegrationPROTEC's quality management system is certified through notified body DQS MED, which confirms compliance with EN ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 standards. DQS MED serves as the Notified Body (identification number 0297) for PROTEC's Class IIb medical devices, verifying regulatory compliance for the EU market.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Philips Healthcare: Philips is a major incumbent in diagnostic X-ray and integrated imaging suites, overlapping with PROTEC's complete-system strategy for human medicine radiology departments.
• GE HealthCare: GE HealthCare supplies complete digital X-ray rooms, mobile radiography, and detectors across hospital networks globally, competing with PROTEC's PRS 500 and PROSLIDE systems in the same procurement tenders.
• Siemens Healthineers: Siemens Healthineers is one of the world's largest medical imaging vendors, offering a full portfolio of X-ray, fluoroscopy, and digital radiography systems that directly competes with PROTEC's hospital radiology offerings at a much broader scale.
• Canon Medical Systems: Canon Medical provides a broad portfolio of X-ray, ultrasound and angiography systems, competing against PROTEC's full X-ray room configurations in larger procurement accounts.

Direct peers

• Agfa HealthCare: Agfa HealthCare offers DR/CR X-ray solutions and veterinary imaging software, making it one of the closest mid-market direct competitors to PROTEC across both human and veterinary segments.
• Carestream Health: Carestream provides digital radiography systems, wireless detectors, and image-acquisition software analogous to PROTEC's CONAXX 2 and RAPIXX family, with overlapping mid-tier hospital and clinic customers.
• Konica Minolta Healthcare: Konica Minolta Healthcare manufactures wireless DR panels and X-ray systems that compete head-to-head with PROTEC's hardware offering, particularly in mid-market hospitals and clinics.
• Varex Imaging: Varex Imaging supplies X-ray tubes, flat-panel detectors and image-processing components — directly comparable to PROTEC's component and detector manufacturing footprint (PROGNOST, RAPIXX, PROVARIO HF lines).
• Yxlon International (Comet Group): Yxlon makes industrial X-ray and CT inspection systems for non-destructive testing, directly comparable to PROTEC's Material Testing (NDT) film-processor and inspection business.

Emerging players

• Mindray: Mindray offers cost-competitive digital X-ray and mobile systems targeted at mid-tier hospitals and emerging markets, often competing against PROTEC in international tenders where pricing is decisive.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/protec-x-ray

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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