THE X-RAY SOLUTION

What THE X-RAY SOLUTION does

THE X-RAY SOLUTION GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Heinsberg, Germany, is a privately held manufacturer and supplier of automatic industrial X-ray and CT inspection systems for non-destructive testing (NDT), founded in 1996 by Christoph Grohmann. Its product portfolio spans the XC01, XC07, XC10, XW26, and XCast Tower casting inspection systems for aluminum wheels, control arms, cross frames, brake discs/drums, e-motor housings, and cylinder heads; the XBS02/XBC02 high-speed inline battery inspection systems for lithium-ion cells and stacks introduced in 2021; and aircraft industry systems for turbine blades, wax molds, and turbine receiver rings. An Application & Training Center in Heinsberg supports customer onboarding, cycle-time analysis, and casting development.

The company sells through a hybrid model combining direct enterprise sales from its German headquarters with a regional channel partner network spanning 12+ countries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas (e.g., Melchers for China/South Korea, Innovative Systems & Robotics for India, Capital Equipment Supply for USA/South America, Velacast for Turkey, and additional partners in Mexico, Serbia, Czech Republic, Poland, Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia). Revenue derives from one-time capital equipment sales of standard turn-key and customized systems (including giga-scale machines), plus professional services: onsite service, remote support (Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 CET with optional 24/7 coverage for subscribed customers), consulting, and training.

The customer base is concentrated in safety-critical automotive applications at Tier 1-3 suppliers, with named end-users including Porsche, Volkswagen, Daimler, Tesla, BMW, Audi, Ford, Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Chrysler, Fiat, Stihl, PSA, and Renault. The company is founder-owned with no disclosed institutional funding, employs 11-50 people, and was awarded the BSFZ Seal (Forschungszulage) in July 2025 in recognition of its qualifying R&D activities.

Name

THE X-RAY SOLUTION

Legal name

THE X-RAY SOLUTION GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://thexraysolution.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

THE X-RAY SOLUTION is a German manufacturer of automatic industrial X-ray and CT inspection systems for non-destructive testing of aluminum castings, lithium-ion batteries, and aerospace components. It serves Tier 1-3 automotive suppliers and e-mobility manufacturers globally through direct sales and a channel partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial X-ray Inspection Equipment

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Inspection, Checkweighing & Detection Systems (Vision, Metal, X-ray) (IMALAOAH)

Keywords

• Industrial X-ray inspection
• Non-destructive testing systems
• Automatic defect recognition
• Aluminum casting inspection
• Battery cell inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Heinsberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. X-ray Inspection Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial X-ray inspection systems ranging from standard turn-key applications to customized solutions. Systems include manual and fully automatic configurations for aluminum casting parts and battery inspection.
2. Service and Support: Onsite service, remote support, and consulting services for installed systems. Service available Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 CET, with optional 24/7 support for customers who have booked extended service packages.
3. Application and Training Services: Application and Training Center providing in-house inspections, customer training, casting development support, cycle time analysis, and case studies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels12 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

THE X-RAY SOLUTION manufactures and supplies automatic industrial X-ray and CT inspection systems used for non-destructive testing (NDT) and automatic defect recognition (ADR) of safety-critical components. Its product portfolio spans aluminum casting inspection (XC01, XC07, XC10, XW26 V-Series, XCast Tower), high-speed inline battery inspection (XBS02/XBC02) for lithium-ion cells and stacks, and aircraft-industry systems for turbine blades, wax molds, and turbine receiver rings, complemented by onsite service, remote support, application training, and consulting.

Product overview

THE X-RAY SOLUTION is a German industrial X-ray inspection systems provider founded in 1996, offering a comprehensive portfolio of non-destructive testing (NDT) and automatic defect recognition (ADR) solutions. The product line spans three main categories: casting inspection systems (XC01, XC07, XC10, XW26, XCast Tower series) for aluminum parts including wheels, control arms, cross frames, brake components, e-motor housings, and cylinder heads; battery inspection systems (XBS02/XBC02 series) for lithium-ion battery cells and stacks serving the e-mobility sector; and aircraft industry solutions for turbine blades and components. The company provides both fully automatic and manual systems available in various sizes configurations up to giga systems, complemented by a full suite of services including onsite service, remote support (Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00 CET with optional 24/7 coverage), application and training center facilities, and consulting for factory and production line planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• XBS02 / XBC02-370-130 Battery Inspection System Automated high-speed inline X-ray inspection system with automatic defect recognition (ADR) for lithium-ion battery cells and battery stacks, designed for seamless integration into production lines with cycle times suited to mass production in the e-mobility sector.
• XC10 Series X-ray Inspection System Automatic X-ray inspection system for aluminum casting parts, available in various sizes up to giga systems, delivering high precision for control arms, e-motor housings, and cylinder heads.
• XC07 Series Industrial CT System Industrial CT system for automatic inspection of cross frames and other casting parts, delivering fast inspection performance in a small footprint.
• XC01 Series Casting Inspection System Automatic casting inspection system for large casting parts including cylinder heads and other safety-critical aluminum components.
• XW26 V-Series Wheel Inspection System Automatic wheel inspection system for aluminum wheels, offering both automatic and manual operation modes with efficient cycle times.
• XCast Tower Casting Inspection System Automatic casting inspection system for efficient inline inspection of aluminum castings in industrial foundry environments.
• Aircraft Industry X-ray Inspection Solutions X-ray inspection systems for turbine blades, wax molds, and turbine receiver rings used in aviation and aerospace industries, providing non-destructive testing of safety-critical components.
• Electronic Industry X-ray Inspection Solutions X-ray inspection solutions for electronic components and assemblies, providing quality control for the electronics manufacturing sector.
• Customized X-ray Inspection Solutions Bespoke X-ray inspection systems designed to meet specific customer requirements and production conditions, offering flexible configurations for diverse industrial needs.
• Onsite Service Field service support delivered at customer locations for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of X-ray inspection systems.
• Remote Support Remote technical assistance and troubleshooting during business hours (Monday–Friday 09:00–17:00 CET), with optional 24/7 support for subscribed customers.
• Application & Training Center In-house inspection and training facility in Heinsberg providing customer training, casting part inspections, cycle time analysis, case studies, and development support.
• Consulting Services Expert consulting for foundry processes, battery inspection, and manufacturing, providing professional support for customers planning new factories and production lines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Many machines operating 24/7 for over 15 years with extremely low downtime
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Velacast (Unigrup)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2025Velacast is a company within the Unigrup group, active since 2011, supporting the foundry industry with innovative solutions. Their expertise includes sales of machines and systems, services, installation of energy-saving and efficiency-enhancing systems, machine optimizations, and automation systems. This partnership combines Velacast's industry expertise with TXRS's advanced X-ray inspection solutions.
• C. Melchers GmbH & Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2025Melchers is an internationally established trading and service organization. Going forward, Melchers will support THE X-RAY SOLUTION in sales and distribution of advanced X-ray systems in Asia - with particular focus on China and South Korea. Their deep market expertise, regional presence, and strong customer network make them the ideal partner to bring technology to new industries and customers.
• SMARTALP (Mr. Alper Canakci)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2024Mr. Alper Canakci from SMARTALP is the new sales partner for Turkey. He brings extensive experience in the X-ray inspection industry and is responsible for sales of state-of-the-art X-ray inspection systems in the aluminum casting and battery sectors in Turkey.
• Capital Equipment Supply, LLC (Dr. Gus Del Rivero)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2021Dr. Gus Del Rivero with Capital Equipment Supply, LLC is the sales agent for THE X-RAY SOLUTION in the USA and South America. The company specializes in capital equipment supply and brings expertise in serving the Americas market.
• Innovative Systems & Robotics India Pvt. Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2021Mr. Shirish Joshi's company Innovative Automation is a professional partner for sales and service in India. Located in Pune, Maharashtra, the company provides local sales and service support for the Indian market.
• Teknologi Informasi Industri (WIN Group)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2019Teknologi Informasi Industri (part of WIN Group) is the sales partner for THE X-RAY SOLUTION in Indonesia. Located in Jakarta, the company serves the Indonesian market with X-ray inspection solutions.
• Bacco d.o.ominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner for Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Slovenia. Located in Belgrade, Serbia.
• PAPco, s.r.o.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner for Czech Republic. Located at Litvínovská 609/3, Prague 9 – Prosek, Czech Republic.
• PCB Service Sp. z o.o.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner for Poland. Located in Pszczolki, Poland.
• Técnica Test, S.A. de C.VminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for Mexico. Located in Corregidora, Querétaro, Mexico.
• NDlite Technologies Pte. Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for Singapore. Located at 10 Anson Road, International Plaza, Singapore.
• V Eye Precision Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for Thailand. Located in Pathum Thani, Thailand.
• Rhino RevolutionminorOthersMonthly charity partnership supporting rhino and endangered species protection in Africa's Greater Kruger Area. TXRS management rounds up employee donations. Company also sponsors a white rhino named Raynet and her calf through this project, contributing to breeding programs and genetic exchange.
• Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)minorOthersMonthly charitable support to Médecins Sans Frontières (Ärzte ohne Grenzen e.V.), providing humanitarian medical aid globally.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• VisiConsult: German-based specialist in X-ray inspection and automated defect recognition systems for industrial applications, with strong overlap in aluminum casting and safety-part inspection markets served by THE X-RAY SOLUTION.
• YXLON International: YXLON (a Comet Group brand) is a leading global manufacturer of industrial X-ray and CT inspection systems for NDT, directly competing with THE X-RAY SOLUTION in casting inspection and broader industrial quality assurance.
• DÜRR NDT: Manufacturer of industrial X-ray inspection equipment (digital radiography, computed radiography, CT) for NDT across aerospace, automotive, and energy — overlapping with THE X-RAY SOLUTION's industrial NDT footprint.
• North Star Imaging: US-based manufacturer of industrial X-ray CT inspection systems for NDT and quality control in automotive, aerospace, and additive manufacturing — competes directly in industrial CT inspection.
• Carestream NDT: X-ray imaging and NDT equipment provider for industrial inspection applications including automotive and aerospace — a direct competitor in industrial X-ray NDT.

Broad incumbents

• Waygate Technologies: Industrial inspection portfolio (formerly GE Inspection Technologies) covering radiography, ultrasound, and CT for NDT across aerospace and industrial customers — broader portfolio but overlapping in industrial X-ray/CT NDT.
• Baker Hughes Waygate Technologies: Industrial inspection and NDT business within Baker Hughes, offering radiography, CT, and ultrasonic inspection for aerospace, energy, and automotive — broad incumbent with overlapping industrial X-ray capabilities.
• Comet Group: Parent company of YXLON, providing industrial X-ray systems, vacuum, and射频power — serves overlapping automotive and aerospace NDT customers and competes at the platform level.
• ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions: Division of ZEISS offering industrial CT, X-ray, and optical metrology solutions for quality assurance in automotive, aerospace, and electronics — competing in many of the same industrial inspection use cases.
• Nikon Metrology (AMETEK): Provider of X-ray CT and industrial inspection systems serving automotive, aerospace, and battery inspection — a broader metrology player with overlapping industrial X-ray/CT technology.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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