What Precision X-Ray does

Precision X-Ray is a North Branford/Madison, Connecticut-based manufacturer of cabinet X-ray irradiation and imaging systems serving the global scientific research community. Founded in 1998 with its first X-Rad system designed for the National Cancer Institute, the company builds self-contained shielded irradiators that use sealed X-ray tubes rather than radioactive isotopes, eliminating NRC licensing, security planning, and external room-shielding requirements for end users. The portfolio spans benchtop cell irradiators (CellRad, CellRadHD), mid-power research cabinets (X-Rad 160/225/320, MultiRad 160/225), high-power systems for dense specimens (MultiRad 350), image-guided small animal radiotherapy platforms (SmART+, SmART+IB), sterilization systems (SteriRad, SteriRad Cannabis), and radiation hardness testing for electronics (TIDeX). Supporting software includes the SmART Plan treatment planner (developed with MAASTRO Clinic) using Monte Carlo algorithms, the LIFA fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM) software with a Python/.NET API, and the OptiMAX multimodal imaging module.

The company's installed base exceeds 1,600 systems across more than 50 countries, with 2,499+ peer-reviewed publications and 1.5M+ irradiation procedures documented using its products. Primary customer segments are academic and translational cancer research institutions, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, with secondary applications in semiconductor/aerospace radiation testing, blood banks (RadGIL2), and agricultural sterilization/sterile insect technique. Precision X-Ray operates a factory-direct sales model from Madison, Connecticut, distributing through in-house field service engineers and direct phone/email channels to research institutions, pharmaceutical firms, and government laboratories globally; it is a subsidiary of Tibidabo Scientific Industries and holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications.

Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of complete irradiator systems (X-Rad, MultiRad, CellRad, SmART+, SteriRad, TIDeX, LIFA camera) and ongoing aftermarket streams consisting of modular add-ons (imaging modules, collimators, dosimetry options, anesthesia and environmental chambers), FLIM hardware/software, and recurring service contracts for installation, routine maintenance, and remote technical support. The company supplements direct sales with event marketing at scientific conferences, content marketing anchored on its publications database, organic social media, email newsletters, and Google AdWords remarketing, while distribution remains entirely direct with global field service coverage.

Name

Precision X-Ray

Legal name

Precision X-Ray, Inc.

Website

https://precisionxray.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Precision X-Ray manufactures cabinet X-ray irradiation and imaging systems used by academic, pharmaceutical, and government research laboratories worldwide. Its self-contained shielded irradiators replace radioactive isotope sources, and the company has 1,600+ installed systems across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

North Branford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. X-Ray Irradiator Systems: Sale of cabinet X-ray irradiator systems including SmART+, X-Rad, MultiRad, CellRad, and SteriRad platforms. Systems are sold as complete units with various power ratings (160kV to 350kV) and configuration options. Revenue is one-time hardware sale with potential for add-on modules and accessories.
2. System Options and Accessories: Modular add-ons including imaging modules, dosimetry options, anesthesia delivery systems, environmental chambers, collimators, and specimen management accessories. These can be purchased with initial systems or as post-installation upgrades.
3. Service and Support: Field service engineering, routine maintenance, installation coordination, and remote support services. The company offers service contract sales and ongoing customer support.
4. FLIM Hardware and Software: LIFA (LIFetime Imaging of Fluorescence) systems including FLIM camera hardware and dedicated LIFA software for fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy applications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Precision X-Ray manufactures cabinet X-ray irradiation systems for preclinical, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, blood bank, and agricultural applications. Its portfolio spans benchtop cell irradiators (CellRad, CellRadHD), mid-power X-Rad and MultiRad cabinets (160–320 kV), high-power 350 kV systems, image-guided SmART+ small animal radiotherapy platforms, sterilization SteriRad systems, TIDeX radiation-hardness testers, the LIFA FLIM camera and software, and supporting imaging/dosimetry accessories. Systems are sold factory-direct with installation, service contracts, and ongoing technical support.

Product overview

Precision X-Ray offers a unified platform of X-ray irradiation systems designed for research, medical, and industrial applications. The portfolio centers on cabinet X-ray irradiators available in three series: the X-Rad series (160/225/320 kV) with integrated imaging capabilities for preclinical research, the MultiRad series (160/225/350 kVp) for biological and industrial irradiation, and the CellRad benchtop irradiators for cell and tissue work. The SmART+ and SmART+IB systems provide advanced image-guided radiotherapy for small animal research. Supporting products include LIFA fluorescence lifetime imaging software and camera, OptiMAX imaging modules, TIDeX radiation testing systems, and SteriRad sterilization systems. Accessories span collimators, dosimetry tools, animal management equipment, and specialized fixtures, all designed to work across the irradiator platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SmART+: Small Animal Radiotherapy platform with image-guided radiation therapy and CBCT imaging capabilities
• SmART+IB
• X-Rad
• MultiRad
• SteriRad
• SteriRad Cannabis
• CellRad
• CellRadHD
• TIDeX
• LIFA
• OptiMAX

Products and services

• SmART+

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,499+ peer-reviewed scientific publications
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Tibidabo Scientific IndustriescoreOthersParent company of Precision X-Ray. Tibidabo Scientific Industries is a holding company that encompasses Precision X-Ray as part of its portfolio of scientific instrumentation businesses.
• MAASTRO CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAASTRO Clinic, one of Europe's leading cancer centers, collaborated with Precision X-Ray to develop SmART Plan, the industry's first precision treatment planning software application designed specifically for small animal translational research.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Accuray: Accuray manufactures CyberKnife and TomoTherapy systems for radiation oncology, serving translational research labs and clinical centers. Its research installations overlap with the institutional buyers of Precision X-Ray's SmART+ image-guided radiotherapy systems.
• Elekta: Elekta is a global incumbent in radiation therapy and radiosurgery systems for clinical oncology. As with Varian, its research-focused collaborations and translational partnerships create adjacent demand for the small-animal irradiators that Precision X-Ray supplies.
• Philips Healthcare: Philips Healthcare provides a broad portfolio of diagnostic imaging and image-guided therapy systems, including CT and X-ray modalities used in clinical and translational research. While not a direct competitor in the cabinet irradiator niche, it sets technology and pricing benchmarks for the broader X-ray research infrastructure market.
• Varian Medical Systems (Siemens Healthineers): Varian (now part of Siemens Healthineers) is the dominant player in clinical radiation therapy and radiosurgery. While it serves clinical rather than preclinical markets, its treatment planning, image-guided radiotherapy, and FLASH research programs overlap with the upstream research tools Precision X-Ray sells to translational research labs.

Direct peers

• Gilardoni: Gilardoni is an Italian manufacturer of X-ray equipment for industrial, medical, and research applications. The company produces cabinet X-ray systems and related irradiation devices that compete with Precision X-Ray's portfolio in selected European and industrial segments.
• Rad Source Technologies: Rad Source Technologies is a direct competitor in biological irradiators, producing both X-ray and legacy Cs-137 systems targeting the same blood-bank, cell, and small-animal research applications. The two companies compete head-to-head for biological cabinet irradiator sales globally.
• Faxitron (Hologic): Faxitron (now part of Hologic) is a direct competitor in cabinet X-ray systems used for specimen imaging and small animal irradiation, particularly in the life sciences and pathology research segments. Its BioVision and MultiFocus platforms address overlapping use cases for biological X-ray imaging.
• Best Theratronics: Best Theratronics manufactures gamma irradiators (Cs-137 and Co-60) for blood irradiation and research, serving as the isotope-based alternative to Precision X-Ray's X-ray cabinet systems. The two compete in the blood-bank irradiator and research irradiator markets.
• XStrahl Life Sciences: XStrahl is a direct competitor in cabinet X-ray irradiators for preclinical and biological research, offering a comparable portfolio of small animal and cell irradiation systems. Its product positioning, customer base (academic and pharma R&D), and sales channels (direct to research institutions) closely mirror Precision X-Ray's.

Emerging players

• Hopewell Designs (Atomtex/SSD-driven group): Hopewell Designs and related emerging X-ray equipment manufacturers target the benchtop and small-cabinet X-ray irradiator segment, with a focus on lower-cost offerings for academic core facilities. They represent a price-aggressive entry threat to the CellRad and entry-level MultiRad lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/precisionxray
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCHe8SCthiAS-eGtOBblzAjA
• Facebookfacebook.com/PrecisionXRay
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/precisionxrayinc
• Instagraminstagram.com/precisionxray/?hl=en

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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