What Dandong Aolong Radiative Instrument Group Co. does

Dandong Aolong Radiative Instrument Group Co. (丹东奥龙射线仪器集团有限公司) develops and manufactures X-ray instruments and non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment for industrial and scientific customers. The company is headquartered in Dandong, Liaoning Province, with a regional manufacturing subsidiary in Shanghai (Shanghai Aolong Xingdi Testing Equipment Co., Ltd.), and exports products to more than 50 countries. Its core technology centers on high-frequency constant-voltage X-ray sources, digital imaging detectors, and high-precision mechanical platforms, deployed across an unusually broad product portfolio that spans industrial CT (standard, micro-focus, high-energy, desktop, and multi-mode), X-ray digital radiography (DR) real-time imaging systems, portable X-ray flaw detectors, industrial electron linear accelerators (1–24 MeV), X-ray diffractometers and fluorescence spectrometers (both energy-dispersive and wavelength-dispersive), X-ray crystal orientation instruments, life-science micro-CT and PET-CT systems, biological X-ray irradiators, hardness testers, X-ray sorting equipment, and radiation-dose instruments.

Aolong generates revenue primarily through capital-equipment sales of these X-ray systems, complemented by X-ray non-destructive testing services such as digital real-time imaging, industrial CT 3D scanning, and power-line hardware inspection. The company operates a direct enterprise sales motion supported by sales hotlines (e.g., 400-168-8858), a dedicated market development director, technical consultation, and after-sales service, and it maintains strategic technology partnerships with GE Detection (since 2007) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences High Energy Physics Research Institute (Academician Expert Workstation since 2013). Its customer base is verticalized across aerospace and military (including use on multiple Shenzhou manned spacecraft systems), automotive manufacturing (including new-energy battery inspection), casting and forging, energy and power infrastructure (LNG cylinders served across 50+ domestic and foreign manufacturers), life-science research, and university/research institutions. Certifying credentials include ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001, CE marking for spectrometers/diffractometers, national radiation safety permits, MIIT 'Little Giant' designation (2022), and National Model Academician Expert Workstation recognition (2018).

Name

Dandong Aolong Radiative Instrument Group Co.

Legal name

丹东奥龙射线仪器集团有限公司

Website

https://aolongcn.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dandong Aolong Radiative Instrument Group Co. is a Chinese manufacturer of X-ray non-destructive testing and analytical instruments — including industrial CT, DR imaging systems, linear accelerators, X-ray diffractometers, XRF spectrometers, and life-science micro-CT — serving aerospace, automotive, energy, casting, and research customers across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial X-ray Inspection Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

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

Inspection, Checkweighing & Detection Systems (Vision, Metal, X-ray) (IMALAOAH), Radiation Detection Instruments & Systems (Portal monitors, spectrometers, contamination monitors) (EUAKAIAK), Microscopy, Imaging & Flow Cytometry Instruments (HLAGAIAE), Nuclear Materials Testing, Assay & Characterization Services (NDA/NDE, radiochemistry, materials analysis) (EUAKAIAL), X-ray & Fluoroscopy Systems (HLAHABAA)

Keywords

• Industrial X-ray instruments
• Non-destructive testing equipment
• Industrial CT systems
• X-ray flaw detection
• X-ray fluorescence spectrometry

Headquarters

HQ city

Dandong

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

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. X-ray inspection equipment manufacturing and sales: The company manufactures and sells X-ray inspection equipment including Industrial CT, X-ray flaw detectors, real-time imaging systems, and related scientific instruments. Revenue is generated through product sales to industrial customers.
2. X-ray testing services: The company provides X-ray non-destructive testing services, including X-ray digital real-time imaging, industrial CT 3D scanning, and power line hardware inspection services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dandong Aolong Radiative Instrument Group Co. manufactures and sells X-ray instrumentation including Industrial CT systems, X-ray digital radiography (DR) flaw detection systems, portable X-ray flaw detectors, electron linear accelerators, X-ray diffractometers, X-ray fluorescence spectrometers, crystal orientation instruments, and life science research imaging equipment. The company serves industrial, aerospace, automotive, energy, and scientific research customers with both hardware sales and X-ray non-destructive testing services.

Product overview

Dandong Aolong Radiative Instrument Group Co. is a comprehensive X-ray instrumentation company offering a broad portfolio of products centered around industrial nondestructive testing and material analysis solutions. The core product line includes Industrial CT systems (standard, high-energy, micro-focus, desktop μCT, plane CT, multi-mode tomography CT), X-ray Digital Imaging (DR) Detection Systems for real-time inspection, Portable X-ray DR Imaging Systems and Flaw Detectors for field applications, and Linear Accelerators for heavy industrial components. The company also provides specialized X-ray analytical instruments including X-ray Diffractometers (AL-Y3500 series), X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometers (energy dispersive and wavelength dispersive), and X-ray Crystal Orientation Instruments for semiconductor and sapphire materials. Life science research equipment encompasses micro X-ray imaging systems, biological X-ray irradiators (ChiRad series), small animal micro-CT (ChiPet 100), in-vivo small animal PET-CT, seed imaging systems, and aquatic animal X-ray machines. Supporting products include X-ray core accessories (micro-focus X-ray tubes, detectors, coolers), hardness testers, X-ray dose instruments, and X-ray sorting equipment. The company also provides X-ray nondestructive testing services. Products are complemented by proprietary image processing software for automated defect recognition and analysis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial CT (工业CT) Industrial computed tomography system using advanced high-frequency constant-voltage X-ray sources, digital imaging detectors, and high-precision mechanical detection platform. Provides CT断层 and 3D imaging with 2D real-time imaging capability for aerospace, aviation, military, machinery, casting, IT, and automotive industries.
• X-ray Digital Imaging (DR) Detection System (X射线数字成像检测系统) Real-time X-ray imaging system for non-destructive testing of military, electronics, petroleum, chemical, steel, pressure vessels, aerospace industries. Features dynamic real-time imaging with high speed and image quality, with optional mechanical transmission for different angles to inspect internal defects.
• Portable X-ray DR Imaging System (便携式X射线DR成像系统) - AL-DR-270 Lightweight portable X-ray DR system using pulse X-ray technology for field inspection applications with large-area imaging detector, suitable for rugged environments.
• Portable X-ray Flaw Detector (便携式X射线探伤机) Portable X-ray inspection machine designed for rugged, reliable operation with integrated controller and high-power components for aerospace, shipbuilding, metallurgy, and automotive applications.
• Electronic Linear Accelerator (电子直线加速器) Industrial electron linear accelerator with high energy output (1-24MeV), capable of penetrating steel up to 400mm thickness for heavy industrial components.
• Combined Multi-function X-ray Diffractometer AL-Y3500 (组合多功能X射线衍射仪) High-performance domestic X-ray diffractometer for precise qualitative and quantitative phase analysis of metallic and non-metallic polycrystalline samples, applicable to materials science, physics, chemistry, metallurgy, minerals, pharmaceuticals, and ceramics.
• Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer AL-NP-5010 (能量色散X射线荧光光谱仪) XRF analyzer for elemental determination of various materials including bulk, powder, and liquid samples for elements from Na to U in the periodic table.
• X-ray Crystal Orientation Instrument (X射线晶体定向仪) Instrument series for crystal orientation measurement of sapphire, silicon, and other single crystal materials used in semiconductor and optical material production.
• Life Science Research Equipment (生命科学研究设备) Including micro X-ray imaging systems, biological X-ray irradiators (ChiRad series), small animal micro-CT (ChiPet 100), micro-focus seed imaging systems, zebrafish/aquatic animal X-ray machines, and in-vivo small animal PET-CT.
• Hardness Tester (硬度计) Series including Vickers, Brinell, and Rockwell hardness testers developed through Shanghai Aolong Xingdi subsidiary for material testing.
• X-ray Sorting Equipment (X射线分选设备) - FXRAD 800 X-ray coal intelligent sorting detection system (FXRAD 800) for coal and gangue separation based on density imaging.
• High-energy Industrial CT (高能工业CT) Industrial CT with tube voltage 20kV-450kV (up to 600kV optional), featuring cone-beam CT scanning and DR real-time imaging for aerospace, automotive, and heavy machinery applications.
• Casting Online X-ray Detection System (铸件在线X射线检测系统) Automated online detection system for casting defects including pores, slag inclusions, shrinkage, and cracks, awarded 2020 National Foundry Industry Innovation Achievement.
• New Energy Battery Detection CT (新能源电池检测CT) CT system for testing power batteries, blade batteries, lithium batteries for electric vehicles, detecting defects such as electrode folding, damage, wrinkles, fragments, and separator cracking.
• X-ray Pipe Crawler (X射线管道爬行器) Pipe inspection system with constant tube current control, magnetic positioning, and German Siemens PLC controller for pipeline weld defect detection.
• Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer AL-BP-3000/9010 (波长色散X射线荧光光谱仪) High-performance wavelength dispersive XRF analyzers for cement, steel, and geological applications with simultaneous multi-element detection from Na to U.
• XRD-XRF Integrated Analyzer AL-Y3500xrdf (XRD-XRF集成分析仪) Integrated instrument combining X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) for simultaneous acquisition of element composition, crystal structure, phase composition, and grain size information.
• X-ray Non-destructive Testing Services (X射线无损检测服务) Professional X-ray non-destructive testing services including X-ray digital real-time imaging, industrial CT 3D scanning, and power line hardware inspection services provided by Aolong Testing Services subsidiary.

Quantifiable outcome

• Asset growth of 120 times from founding (RMB 1.5 million in 2003 to RMB 180 million in 2017)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Liaoning Province Casting and Forging Industry Association (辽宁省铸锻行业协会)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Strategic cooperation agreement signed in September 2024 to collaborate in casting and forging industry inspection services, joint marketing and promotion, and technical cooperation. The association provides industry platform while Aolong provides inspection expertise.
• Liaoning Ray Industry Intelligent Testing Industry-Academia-Research Alliance (辽宁射线工业智能检测产学研联盟)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Aolong serves as the alliance leader, partnering with Dalian University of Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beihang University, North University of China, Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Electrical Engineering, Northeastern University, and other organizations for non-destructive testing technology research.
• Aolong Ray Technology and Equipment Academician Expert WorkstationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2018Academician expert workstation established with Chinese Academy of Sciences, recognized as '2018 National Model Academician Expert Workstation' - only 3 such workstations in Liaoning Province received this honor out of 100 selected nationally.
• Dandong Aolong Zhongke Sensing Technology Co., Ltd. (丹东奥龙中科传感技术有限公司)majorOthers · 1 January 2014Subsidiary established in November 2014 to explore and develop core technologies for ray instrument products, building on the academian expert workstation foundation.
• Chinese Academy of Sciences High Energy Physics Research Institute (中科院高能物理研究所)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2013Partnership established in August 2013 with Academician Chen Hesheng and the Institute to create 'Aolong Ray Technology and Equipment Academician Expert Workstation'. The collaboration has produced 11 authorized patents and 2 national major scientific instrument special projects.
• Shanghai Aolong Xingdi Testing Equipment Co., Ltd. (上海奥龙星迪检测设备有限公司)coreOthers · 1 January 2010Subsidiary acquired in 2010, originally a 40+ year old Shanghai Material Testing Machine Factory. Extends Aolong's presence to the Yangtze River Delta region and expands hardness testing instrument product line under the 'Aolong Core' brand.
• GE Detection (美国GE检测)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal leader in non-destructive testing, GE Detection is a strategic partner of Aolong Group. In 2007, Aolong established cooperation with GE Detection to jointly develop new products, marking a significant step for Chinese X-ray instrument industry in the world non-destructive testing field.
• Dalian University of Technology (大连理工大学)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term stable technical cooperation relationship established for technology development, including national natural science fund projects and intellectual property transformation projects.
• Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (Beihang University)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on Liaoning Province Science and Technology Progress Award project, successfully achieving technology transformation and application while promoting Aolong's technology upgrading and iteration.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Nikon Metrology: Provider of industrial X-ray CT and radiographic inspection systems, comparable to Aolong's range of micro-focus, high-energy, and desktop CT systems for casting, aerospace, and EV battery applications.
• Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology: Industrial metrology and computed tomography provider for aerospace, automotive, and electronics. Comparable to Aolong's high-energy and micro-focus industrial CT systems used for precision metrology and defect detection.
• Bruker Corporation: Global leader in X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence, micro-CT, and preclinical imaging systems. Closely comparable to Aolong's AL-Y3500 diffractometer, XRF spectrometers, ChiPet micro-CT, and PET-CT platforms.
• Shimadzu Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of X-ray inspection systems, XRF/XRD, and radiographic equipment across industrial, medical, and analytical markets. Overlaps with Aolong's XRD, XRF, and industrial X-ray flaw detection products.

Direct peers

• YXLON International (Comet Group): Global leader in industrial X-ray and CT inspection systems for NDT and security applications. Directly comparable to Aolong's industrial CT, DR, and flaw detection product portfolio serving aerospace, automotive, and electronics.
• Rigaku Corporation: Specialized manufacturer of X-ray analytical instruments including XRD, XRF, and small molecule/biological X-ray imaging. Directly comparable to Aolong's X-ray diffraction, fluorescence spectrometry, and crystal orientation product lines.
• GE Inspection Technologies (Waygate Technologies): Established industrial NDT and X-ray inspection player and the same firm that Aolong has a strategic partnership with since 2007. Direct competitor in industrial CT and radiography equipment used for aerospace, power, and casting inspection.

Emerging players

• Varex Imaging Corporation: Supplier of X-ray imaging components including tubes, flat panel detectors, and subsystems that compete with Aolong's TX-series micro-focus X-ray tubes and area array detectors, and serve as a complementary supplier to industrial CT OEMs.
• Molecubes NV: Emerging preclinical imaging company specializing in benchtop PET, SPECT, and CT systems. Directly comparable to Aolong's in-vivo small animal PET-CT and micro-CT offerings for life science research.

Regional players

• Sinosteel NDT / NCS Testing Technology: Chinese domestic NDT equipment manufacturer offering industrial X-ray, ultrasonic, and related inspection systems. Domestic regional competitor sharing the same customer base in Chinese casting, pressure vessel, and aerospace inspection markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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