YXLON International

What YXLON International does

Comet Yxlon (formerly YXLON International) designs, manufactures, and markets high-end industrial X-ray and computed tomography (CT) inspection systems under the Comet Group umbrella (SIX-listed Swiss parent). Its portfolio spans the CC product line (Cheetah EVO, Cougar EVO) for universal inspection, the UX line (UX50, UX20) for advanced applications, the FF line (FF85 CT, FF35 CT, FF20 CT) for large-format and micro-CT, the CA20 for submicron 3D X-ray inspection of advanced semiconductor packaging, and the MTIS for tire inspection. The systems are differentiated by proprietary software including the Geminy user interface, the Dragonfly 3D World AI-powered visualization and defect-detection platform, the Vista X Pro large-volume workflow package, and a broader Software Suite for image processing and data analytics.

The company sells into eight primary verticals: semiconductors, automotive, electronics, aerospace, e-mobility, metal casting, additive manufacturing, and science & research, serving customers from R&D laboratories through in-line fab production. Business model is enterprise capital-equipment sales with multi-year service contracts (Life Cycle Service including academy training, customer support, and upgrades), supplemented by subscription-style recurring revenue from software such as Dragonfly 3D World. Pricing is custom and quote-based rather than list-based. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales globally, leveraging Comet Group's worldwide footprint.

Name

YXLON International

Legal name

Comet Group

Website

http://www.yxlon.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Comet Yxlon (formerly YXLON International) designs and manufactures industrial X-ray and CT inspection systems for non-destructive testing, serving semiconductor, automotive, aerospace, electronics, and e-mobility manufacturers from R&D labs to production lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial X-ray and CT Inspection Systems

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

NDT/NDE Inspection Equipment (Ultrasonic, eddy current, radiography, thermography) (IMAGAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK), Industrial Radiography & NDT Services (Gamma radiography, source handling, field inspection) (EUAKAIAF), Metrology & Scanning Services (Inspection Labs, On-Site Measurement) (IMAAAHAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial X-ray inspection
• Computed tomography systems
• Non-destructive testing equipment
• Semiconductor inspection solutions
• Automotive quality control

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

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. Industrial X-ray and CT System Sales: Sale of high-end industrial X-ray and CT inspection systems to manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, electronics, and semiconductor industries. Systems range from laboratory inspection to production-line integration.
2. Life Cycle Services and Support: Comprehensive after-sales services including customer support, upgrades, training academy, and maintenance services throughout the product lifecycle.
3. Software Solutions: Software solutions including Dragonfly 3D World and Software Suite for image processing, data analytics, and inspection workflow optimization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

YXLON International (Comet Yxlon) designs, manufactures, and markets high-end industrial X-ray and CT (Computed Tomography) inspection systems for non-destructive testing in manufacturing environments. The company sells configurable inspection systems — including submicron 3D X-ray for semiconductor advanced packaging, universal inspection systems, micro-CT for research, large-format CT for heavy components up to 1000 kg, and dedicated tire inspection systems — complemented by AI-powered software for image processing, defect detection, and workflow integration with production lines.

Product overview

Comet Yxlon (formerly YXLON International) designs, manufactures, and markets high-end industrial X-ray and CT system solutions with integrated services. The product portfolio consists of multiple product lines: the CC product line (Cheetah EVO, Cougar EVO) for universal inspection, the UX product line (UX50, UX20) for advanced applications, the FF product line (FF85 CT, FF35 CT, FF20 CT) for large-format and micro-CT inspection, the CA20 for submicron 3D X-ray advanced packaging inspection, and the MTIS for tire inspection. These hardware systems are complemented by the Dragonfly 3D World AI-powered software suite and the Geminy award-winning user interface. Solutions serve aerospace, automotive, electronics, semiconductor, e-mobility, metal casting, additive manufacturing, and science & research industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Yxlon: Industrial X-ray and CT inspection systems brand operating under Comet Group

Products and services

• CA20 Submicron 3D X-ray System Submicron 3D X-ray inspection system for advanced semiconductor packaging applications, delivering superior 2D and 3D images at highest resolution for fastest inspection of micron-sized details and rapid structural defect identification for complex 3D ICs.
• Cheetah EVO Industrial X-ray inspection system in the CC product line for universal quality assurance applications.
• Cougar EVO Industrial X-ray inspection system in the CC product line for universal quality assurance applications.
• UX50 Industrial X-ray/CT system in the UX product line for advanced inspection applications.
• UX20 Industrial X-ray/CT system in the UX product line for advanced inspection applications.
• FF85 CT Large-format CT system designed for inspection of large and heavy components up to 1000 kg, including complete battery packs. Features resolution down to 10µm with scan times of 5-30 minutes.
• FF35 CT Industrial micro-CT scanner with imaging capabilities for samples ranging from 1mm to 400mm, serving engineering, biology, archaeology, and materials science research applications.
• FF20 CT Industrial CT system in the FF product line for inspection applications.
• MTIS Tire Inspection System X-ray inspection system specifically designed for tire manufacturing quality control applications.
• Software Suite Comprehensive software solutions for YXLON X-ray and CT inspection systems, enabling image processing, data analysis, and system control.
• Dragonfly 3D World AI-powered 3D visualization and analysis software for industrial CT data, enabling manufacturers to reduce cost, shorten time-to-market, and increase yield in semiconductor inspection workflows.
• Life Cycle Services Comprehensive after-sales services including customer support, system upgrades, training academy, and maintenance services throughout the product lifecycle.

Quantifiable outcome

• Inspection resolution down to 10µm for large components
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bruker Micro-CT: Bruker's Micro-CT and nano-CT product lines compete directly in high-resolution industrial X-ray CT for failure analysis, materials science, and semiconductor applications.
• Waygate Technologies (Baker Hughes): Waygate Technologies (formerly GE Inspection Technologies, now owned by Baker Hughes) directly competes in industrial X-ray and CT inspection with systems for aerospace, automotive, and additive manufacturing NDT.
• Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions: Zeiss IQS is a direct competitor in industrial X-ray and CT inspection, offering systems for non-destructive testing across automotive, aerospace, and electronics with comparable resolution and software stacks.
• Nikon Metrology: Nikon Metrology offers industrial X-ray and CT inspection systems directly competing with Yxlon in metrology, failure analysis, and production-line inspection applications.
• Hitachi High-Tech (SII NanoTechnology): Hitachi High-Tech (incorporating SII NanoTechnology) provides X-ray and CT inspection systems for semiconductor and industrial applications, directly overlapping with Yxlon's advanced packaging and electronics segments.
• Shimadzu Industrial X-ray: Shimadzu offers industrial X-ray inspection systems and CT solutions for non-destructive testing, overlapping with Yxlon in electronics, automotive, and electronics components inspection.

Emerging players

• VisiConsult X-ray Systems & Solutions: VisiConsult is a German NDT X-ray equipment specialist serving automotive, aerospace, and electronics inspection; smaller scale than Yxlon but with overlapping product categories and customer base.
• North Star Imaging: North Star Imaging (now part of 4D Technology/AMETEK) provides industrial CT inspection systems for aerospace, automotive, and additive manufacturing — a focused competitor in the same NDT/CT category as Yxlon.

Others

• Comet Group (Parent — RF division and broader): Comet Group is the parent entity operating Yxlon alongside RF/power-related divisions; comparable as a corporate peer and shares the same X-ray technology roots, though it spans different product categories.

Broad incumbents

• Thermo Fisher Scientific (Analytical Instruments): Thermo Fisher's analytical instruments division competes in industrial and laboratory measurement/inspection equipment, though broader in scope; serves overlapping industrial QA customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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