What Radcal does

Radcal is a private diagnostic X-ray quality assurance solutions provider headquartered in Monrovia, California, and operating as a subsidiary of IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A.), the publicly traded Belgian medical technology company listed on EURONEXT. The company, founded in 1975/1984 (sources conflict) and employing 101-250 people, designs and manufactures modular radiation measurement systems used by medical physicists, biomedical engineers, service technicians, and healthcare facilities to verify the performance, safety, and regulatory compliance of diagnostic X-ray equipment across radiography, fluoroscopy, mammography, CT, dental, and radiation protection applications.

Its core technology stack combines proprietary measurement sensors — including ion chambers, solid-state multi-sensors, dose sensors, current probes, and light sensors — with a modular family of meters (T3 Professional/Stand-alone, Touch Professional/Stand-alone, Accu-Gold Windows-based systems) and an Accu-Gold software ecosystem that spans a Windows application, an iOS/Android mobile app, an Excel add-in, and a published API. Differentiated features include Smart Profile Technology (machine-specific profiles with embedded calibrations), the Accu-Gold Mobile platform (WiFi-connected mobile QA workflow), the 10X6-60DAP chamber for dental/CBCT small-beam measurements, and the Patient Dose Calibrator (PDC) reference instrument for field calibration of patient dose systems.

Commercially, Radcal operates a sales-led, direct enterprise go-to-market supported by a global distributor network and three regional technical support centers serving the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of meters and sensors, recurring software licenses and subscriptions, ISO/IEC 17025 certified calibration services (with As Found/As Left documentation), and extended warranty programs. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed. Recent strategic activity has centered on launching the T3 meter (May 2024) and Accu-Gold Mobile (December 2025), and on parent IBA's November 2025 acquisition of PhantomX GmbH to introduce AI-driven quality assurance into the dosimetry portfolio.

Name

Radcal

Legal name

IBA Radcal

Website

https://radcal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Radcal, a Monrovia, California-based subsidiary of IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A.), designs and manufactures modular diagnostic X-ray quality assurance systems — meters, sensors, and the Accu-Gold software ecosystem — for medical physicists, biomedical engineers, and healthcare facilities worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diagnostic X-Ray Quality Assurance Instrumentation

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Metrology, Calibration & Testing Equipment (Balances, pH/DO, Standards) (HLAGAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dental Imaging Equipment Service, Calibration & QA Providers (HLABAIAL), Radiation Measurement, Dosimetry & Monitoring Services (Personal/environmental dosimetry, calibration labs) (EUAKAIAH), Radiation Detection Instruments & Systems (Portal monitors, spectrometers, contamination monitors) (EUAKAIAK)

Keywords

• Radiation measurement devices
• X-ray quality assurance
• Diagnostic dosimetry equipment
• Medical imaging QA
• Radiation sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Monrovia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Radiation Measurement Hardware Systems: Sale of X-ray QA meters, sensors, ion chambers, and measurement systems including T3 series, Touch series, and Accu-Gold platforms. Both professional and stand-alone configurations available.
2. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Windows-based software applications including Accu-Gold 3, Accu-Gold Mobile, Accu-Gold Excel, and Accu-Gold API for measurement visualization and data management.
3. Calibration and Certification Services: ISO/IEC 17025 certified calibrations, conformance testing, and certified calibration services for radiation measurement equipment. Also includes As Found/As Left documentation services.
4. Extended Warranty Programs: Extended warranty programs for single components and entire systems, available for periods from one year to the life of the instrument.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Radcal manufactures and sells modular radiation measurement systems and X-ray quality assurance (QA) instruments for diagnostic medical imaging. Its portfolio includes X-ray QA meters (T3 and Touch series in Professional and Stand-alone variants), Accu-Gold software and mobile platforms, proprietary sensors (ion chambers, solid-state multi-sensors, dose sensors, current probes, light sensors, DAP calibration sensors), Dose Area Product meters (KermaX-Plus, KermaX plus TinO), the Patient Dose Calibrator (PDC), Dynalyzer, and accessories. The company also provides ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration, conformance testing, and extended warranty services.

Product overview

Radcal, now part of IBA Dosimetry, offers a modular portfolio of diagnostic X-ray quality assurance solutions designed for tailoring to individual customer needs. The core product lines include T3 and Touch series X-ray QA meters (available in Professional and Stand-alone variants) combined with the Accu-Gold software ecosystem (Accu-Gold 3 Windows application, Accu-Gold Mobile for iOS/Android, and Accu-Gold API). The company provides the broadest array of sensors including Ion Chambers, Solid-State Multi-Sensors, Dose Sensors, Current Probes, Light Sensors, and DAP Calibration Sensors, complemented by Dose Area Product meters (KermaX-Plus, KermaX Plus TinO), displays, and accessories such as the Accu-Gold Nugget WiFi module and CT Beam Width Tool Kit. Additional products include the PDC Patient Dose Calibrator for field calibration and the Dynalyzer for X-ray generator diagnostics. Services include ISO/IEC 17025 certified calibrations, conformance testing, and extended warranty programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Accu-Gold: Windows-based X-ray QA measurement system platform including Accu-Gold 3, Accu-Gold Touch, and Accu-Gold Mobile
• T3
• Touch
• KermaX
• PDC

Products and services

• T3 Professional Systems X-ray QA meters with USB or Wi-Fi capability for extended use with laptop or tablet computers, featuring Smart Profile Technology, automated Excel-based reporting, and waveform analysis for medical physicists, biomedical engineers, and service technicians.
• T3 Stand-alone Systems Stand-alone X-ray QA meters with customizable display for quick, easy and reliable measurements, ready to use immediately without a connected computer.
• Touch Professional Systems Touch screen X-ray QA meters providing dependable and easy-to-use quality assurance solutions for diagnostic imaging, designed for medical physicists and biomedical engineers.
• Touch Stand-alone Systems Stand-alone touch screen X-ray QA meters for tried-and-true quality assurance measurements in diagnostic X-ray applications.
• Accu-Gold Windows-based Systems Windows-based X-ray QA measurement systems that simplify quality assurance workflows, serving as the digitizer backbone for the Accu-Gold software ecosystem.
• Accu-Gold 3 (Windows Application) Cutting-edge Windows QA software providing advanced measurement and analysis capabilities for diagnostic X-ray systems, including automated reporting and data management.
• Accu-Gold Mobile Mobile platform for iOS and Android enabling X-ray Beam QA directly from smartphone or tablet, providing real-time measurement data (kV, dose, dose rate, exposure time, HVL) via WiFi connection to Accu-Gold+ meters. Targeted at medical physicists, service engineers, and technicians.
• Accu-Gold Excel Excel-based reporting and data analysis tool for Accu-Gold measurement systems, enabling automated Excel-based reporting workflows.
• Accu-Gold API API providing simple measurement visualization and data access integration with Accu-Gold systems, for developers integrating QA data into other workflows.
• Ion Chambers Radiation detection ion chambers for precise dose measurements in diagnostic imaging QA, used as plug-in sensors for Accu-Gold, Touch, and T3 measurement systems.
• Solid-State Multi-Sensors Multi-function solid-state sensors for simultaneous measurement of dose, kV, exposure time, and other parameters in X-ray QA workflows.
• Solid-State Dose Sensors Solid-state sensors for dose measurement applications in X-ray quality assurance.
• Current Probes Current measurement probes for X-ray generator monitoring and analysis.
• Light Sensor Light sensor for luminance and illuminance measurements in imaging QA.
• DAP Calibration Sensors Dose Area Product calibration sensors for patient dose monitoring systems, used for routine QA of DAP meters.
• 10X6-60DAP Chamber DAP (Dose Area Product) chamber ideal for measurement of small beams such as Pan-Dental or CBCT-Dental, featuring auto ranging and flat energy response over RQR and RQA beams.
• PDC (Patient Dose Calibrator) Reference class instrument for field calibration of patient dose measurement and control systems, ensuring validity of inter-institution patient dose comparisons. Includes patented features for long-term stability.
• KermaX-Plus Dose Area Product meter for patient dose measurement in radiography and fluoroscopy applications.
• KermaX plus TinO (Two in One) Combined Dose Area Product meter offering two-in-one functionality for comprehensive patient dose monitoring in radiography and fluoroscopy.
• Displays Display units for radiation measurement systems providing real-time parameter visualization as part of the modular measurement platform.
• Dynalyzer X-ray generator diagnostic tool for kV and mA measurement and verification, used during X-ray equipment installation, service, and performance verification.
• 2186 Dose Meter Dose meter for radiation measurement and quality assurance applications.
• Reference Class Ion Chambers High-precision reference class ion chambers for traceable calibration measurements, used in accredited laboratory and field reference applications.
• ISO/IEC 17025 Certified Calibration Services & Extended Warranty ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration, conformance testing, As Found/As Left documentation, and extended warranty programs (one year to life of instrument) for radiation measurement equipment.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PhantomX GmbHstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 November 2025IBA (parent company of Radcal) acquired PhantomX GmbH, a company founded in 2018 by Dr. Paul Jahnke and Dr. Felix Schwarz with support from Charité University Hospital in Berlin. PhantomX develops realistic anthropomorphic phantoms for validating diagnostic and therapeutic imaging systems, and is at the forefront of AI quality assurance for medical imaging.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fluke Biomedical: Part of Fortive Corporation, Fluke Biomedical manufactures biomedical test and QA instruments including radiation measurement devices for diagnostic X-ray, directly competing with Radcal's T3, Touch, and Accu-Gold product lines.
• Sun Nuclear (Mirion Medical): Sun Nuclear, part of Mirion Technologies, is a leading provider of radiation QA hardware and software for diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy, with overlapping products in patient dose monitoring and QA meters.
• PTW Freiburg: PTW Freiburg specializes in radiation dosimetry and detector systems for diagnostic radiology and radiation therapy, offering ion chambers, electrometers, and QA phantoms that directly overlap with Radcal's sensor and meter portfolio.
• Unfors RaySafe: RaySafe (formerly Unfors, now part of Fluke Biomedical/Fortive) offers real-time radiation QA solutions and dose monitoring for X-ray imaging, directly competing in dose and kV measurement with Radcal's Accu-Gold ecosystem.
• Standard Imaging: Standard Imaging designs and manufactures QA instruments and phantoms for radiation therapy and diagnostic imaging, with overlapping customer base of medical physicists and similar calibration/measurement offerings.
• Capintec: Capintec (a Mirion brand) manufactures radiation measurement and dose calibrators used in nuclear medicine and diagnostic imaging, comparable to Radcal's PDC Patient Dose Calibrator and dose meter products.

Broad incumbents

• IBA Dosimetry: IBA Dosimetry is the broader parent division under which Radcal sits within IBA. It offers a wider portfolio of patient dose monitoring, QA software, and detector solutions for radiotherapy and imaging, providing a broader context for Radcal's niche offerings.
• Mirion Technologies: Mirion Technologies owns multiple radiation measurement brands (Sun Nuclear, Capintec, IST) and competes with Radcal/IBA across diagnostic imaging QA, radiotherapy, and broader radiation detection markets.
• GE HealthCare: GE HealthCare is a major OEM of diagnostic X-ray equipment (and broader imaging). Although not a direct QA-meter competitor, it is the underlying vendor whose installed base drives demand for Radcal's QA solutions and could integrate QA natively.
• Siemens Healthineers: Siemens Healthineers is a leading imaging OEM (X-ray, CT, fluoroscopy). As with GE, its installed base creates demand for Radcal's QA, and as a vertically integrated player it represents a strategic risk of in-house or bundled QA offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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