QSA Global, Inc.

Name

QSA Global, Inc.

Legal name

QSA Global, Inc.

Website

https://qsa-global.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Radiography Equipment and Sealed Radioactive Sources

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112)

SIC

X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Sealed Source Manufacturing, Encapsulation & Recycling/Take-Back (Source lifecycle management) (EUAKAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Radiation Therapy Isotopes & Sources (Brachytherapy seeds, sealed sources for oncology) (EUAKAIAD), Industrial Radiography & NDT Services (Gamma radiography, source handling, field inspection) (EUAKAIAF), Radionuclide Supply Chain & Logistics (Shielding/Transport/Distribution) (HLAIAGAH)

Keywords

• Industrial radiography equipment
• Sealed radioactive sources
• Non-destructive testing
• Gamma-ray projectors
• Radioisotope processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sealed Radioactive Source Sales: Sale of sealed radioactive isotope sources including Ir-192, Co-60, Se-75, Yb-169 for gamma radiography, industrial gauging, nuclear start-up, and oil well logging applications
2. Gamma-Ray Source Projector Devices: Sale of gamma-ray source projectors including the 880 Series, 1075 SCARPro, SENTRY Series, and related accessories
3. Medical Radioisotope Services: Services for medical radioisotopes including Ac-225, Ra-226 processing, and lifecycle management for targeted alpha therapies in cancer treatment
4. Training and Support Services: Radiation safety training courses, equipment maintenance, source disposition, and technical support services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

QSA Global manufactures and sells industrial radiography equipment—including gamma-ray source projectors (880 Series, 1075 SCARPro, SENTRY Series), real-time X-ray systems (OpenVision), and security X-ray systems (OV Security)—along with a portfolio of sealed radioactive isotope sources (Ir-192, Co-60, Se-75, Yb-169, nuclear neutron, oil well logging) for non-destructive testing, industrial gauging, and nuclear applications. The company also provides complementary services such as radioactive source transportation via its proprietary source changer fleet, radiography training courses, source disposition/exchange programs, and Ra-226 processing services for medical Actinium-225 production.

Product overview

QSA Global, Inc. is a manufacturer of industrial non-destructive testing (NDT) radiography equipment and sealed radioactive isotope sources. The product portfolio centers on gamma-ray source projectors (880 Series in Omega/Elite/Delta variants, 1075 SCARPro, SENTRY Series), complemented by the OpenVision real-time radiography X-ray system for Corrosion Under Insulation detection and OV Security for threat screening. Isotope offerings include Ir-192, Co-60, Se-75, and Yb-169 for gamma radiography, plus specialized Ra-226 processing for medical Ac-225 production. Accessories include guide tubes, collimators, remote controls, and radiation monitoring equipment. Services encompass global source transportation via the company's proprietary source changer fleet, training courses (including 40-hour Radiation Safety Training), and sealed source disposition/exchange programs. The company operates from Burlington, MA headquarters with over 60 years of radiography expertise and ISO 9001 certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SENTINEL: Brand name used for gamma-ray source projectors including the 880 Series, SENTRY Series, and 1075 SCARPro product lines.
• OpenVision
• OV Security

Products and services

• 880 Series Gamma-Ray Source Projectors Industrial gamma-ray source projectors for non-destructive testing, available in three capacity variants (Omega up to 15 Ci, Elite up to 50 Ci, Delta up to 150 Ci) supporting Ir-192, Se-75, and Yb-169 isotopes for weld, pipeline, and casting inspection, with interchangeable accessories across the series.
• 1075 SCARPro (Small Controlled Area Radiography) Small Controlled Area Radiography gamma camera that reduces exclusion zones by up to 98%, enabling weld inspections near nucleonic gauges, safety systems, and plant personnel without shutting down operations.
• SENTRY Series Gamma-Ray Source Projectors Cobalt-60 gamma-ray cameras for industrial radiography applications requiring higher energy output than Ir-192 sources.
• OpenVision HD Real-Time Radiography (RTR) X-Ray System Real-time radiography X-ray system for Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) screening that instantly reveals hidden corrosion, wet insulation, and wall loss in hundreds of feet of insulated piping, scanning in minutes rather than days.
• OV Security Portable X-Ray System Portable X-ray system designed for threat detection and security screening applications.
• 1100 Gamma-Ray Source Projector QSA Global's newest gamma-ray source projector offering enhanced safety features for industrial radiography.
• Iridium-192 (Ir-192) Sealed Radioactive Sources Double-encapsulated, laser-welded sealed radioisotope sources for gamma radiography, available up to 240 Ci (8.88 TBq) activity, with IAEA Special Form Certification for pipeline welds, castings, and forgings inspection.
• Cobalt-60 (Co-60) Sealed Sources Industrial radiography sealed sources for higher-penetration applications requiring greater energy output than Ir-192.
• Selenium-75 (Se-75) Sealed Sources Lower-energy gamma radiography isotope for thinner materials and applications with stricter dose limitations.
• Ytterbium-169 (Yb-169) Sealed Sources Industrial gauging isotope used for specific radiography and analysis applications.
• Nuclear Neutron Sources Sealed radioactive sources for nuclear reactor startup and fuel scanner applications.
• Oil Well Logging Radioactive Sources Radioactive sealed sources for oil and gas exploration well logging applications.
• Radium-226 (Ra-226) Processing Services for Medical Ac-225 Production Specialized radium purification and processing services for medical isotope production, supporting the actinium-225 (Ac-225) supply chain for Targeted Alpha Therapies (TAT) in cancer treatment, with closed-loop recycling of recovered radium.
• Radiography Training Courses Professional radiography training covering Administrators' Seminar, Inspection & Maintenance, Instrument Calibration, OpenVision Method, and Retrieval training, plus a 40-hour Radiation Safety Training Course that meets 10 CFR 34.43 requirements.
• Radioactive Source Disposition Program One-for-one exchange program for end-of-life sealed radioisotope source disposition with licensed recipients, including decommissioning and disposal coordination.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce exclusion zones by up to 98% with 1075 SCARPro
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Niowave, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026Strategic partnership to transfer Niowave's innovative Ra-226 processing technology to QSA and co-develop a scalable radium purification process. QSA receives license to leverage Niowave's technology, enabling increased Ac-225 production capacity to exceed 5-10 Ci per year. QSA commenced multi-year supply of purified Ra-226 to Niowave.
• NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Multi-year strategic services agreement to strengthen the supply chain for radium-226 (Ra-226) targets, the starting material for Actinium-225 (Ac-225) production. QSA Global processes legacy Ra-226 into high-purity precursors for NorthStar's commercial-scale n.c.a. Ac-225 production for Targeted Alpha Therapies. Features closed-loop supply chain with recycling of recovered radium.
• Perpetual Atomics LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026Partnership to develop the world's first americium-powered radioisotope heater unit core. QSA Global processes americium into sealed sources for space power applications, while Perpetual Atomics provides the americium-based radioisotope power technology. Collaboration enables advancement of space nuclear power for demanding operational environments.
• QSA EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2026MOU signed in Prague to collaborate on industrialized production of radioisotope power systems in Europe. Partnership combines QSA Europe's existing facilities and regulatory expertise with Perpetual Atomics' americium-based technology. Initially focused on Radioisotope Heater Units (RHUs) with aim to establish European assembly capacity at scale.
• Reef OrigincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2026MOU partner in the European radioisotope power systems collaboration. Contributes to the partnership focused on industrialized production of RHUs and establishing European assembly capacity at scale.
• U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) / Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2023Joint product development agreement to establish domestic production capability for Iridium-192 (Ir-192). Leverages ORNL's High Flux Isotope Reactor and radioisotope production expertise alongside QSA Global's manufacturing and commercialization capabilities. Successfully produced first domestically manufactured, high specific activity Ir-192 discs and reached routine production in 2026.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Nordion (Sotera Health): Historical world leader in Co-60 and Mo-99 production for medical and industrial markets. Directly comparable as a sealed radioisotope supplier to industrial radiography and healthcare customers with similar regulatory and logistics requirements.
• IBA (Ion Beam Applications): Provides radiopharma solutions including radioisotope production and PET/SPECT tracer supply. Comparable in medical isotope production and processing, overlapping with QSA's Ac-225/Ra-226 work and broader radiopharmaceutical ambitions.
• Curium Pharma: Global nuclear medicine company producing diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. Comparable as a vertically integrated radiopharma player addressing similar hospital, oncology, and industrial customers.
• Source Production & Equipment Co. (SPEC): Manufacturer of sealed radioactive sources (Ir-192, Co-60, Se-75) for industrial radiography and well logging. Most direct head-to-head competitor to QSA in sealed isotope manufacturing and source logistics.
• Mirion Technologies: Provider of radiation detection, measurement, and isotope handling solutions for nuclear, medical, and industrial markets. Comparable in radiation safety equipment, sealed source lifecycle services, and complementary to QSA's NDT and medical isotope offerings.
• Lantheus Holdings: Radiopharmaceutical company focused on diagnostic and therapeutic agents, including supply chain partnerships around alpha-emitters. Comparable as a downstream customer of radioisotope supply and competitor in the broader radiopharma value chain.
• NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes: US-based radioisotope producer focused on Mo-99/Tc-99m and emerging Ac-225 production. Directly comparable as a partner/competitor in domestic medical isotope production and a counterpart to QSA in the Ac-225 supply chain.

Broad incumbents

• Teledyne Technologies: Diversified industrial conglomerate with significant nuclear/radiography exposure through Teledyne ICM and FLIR. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering X-ray sources and NDT solutions that overlap with QSA's product portfolio.
• GE Healthcare: Major medical imaging and radiopharma equipment provider with established isotope and tracer capabilities. Comparable as a broad incumbent addressing hospital and NDT customers with overlapping imaging and radioisotope offerings.
• YXLON International (Comet Group): Industrial X-ray inspection systems provider for NDT, security, and semiconductor markets. Comparable as an incumbent offering X-ray-based alternatives to gamma radiography that compete with QSA's projector portfolio in select applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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