X-RIS
X-RIS is a Belgian privately-held provider of digital radiography and computed tomography systems, including portable generators, flat panel detectors, integrated cabinet systems, and the proprietary Maestro software, serving industrial non-destructive testing customers in aerospace and defense, energy, automotive, and security.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersHerstal, Belgium
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What X-RIS does
X-RIS (X-Ray Imaging Solutions) srl is a Belgian privately-held company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Herstal, Belgium, that develops and supplies digital radiography and computed tomography solutions for industrial non-destructive testing (NDT), security, and laboratory applications. The company's product portfolio is organized as a complete proprietary stack: portable and stationary X-ray sources (GemX, GXC series up to 225 kV and 1800 W, including microfocus variants), a family of digital flat panel detectors branded Dereo (UP, HE up to 450 kV with 75 µm pixel size, HR, RAD retrofit, RT real-time, PS), and complete cabinet systems under the Dxbox brand (Dxbox-200, RT/CT, C5, U6, R1, plus customized systems with electromechanics and robotics). The Maestro software platform — including the Maestro CT tomography module and Maestro DACS cloud archiving — unifies control, acquisition, image processing, and analysis across the hardware range.
The company serves customers in aerospace and defense (Ariane Group, Sonaca, Safran Aero Boosters, SABCA, MTU Aero Engines, Nexter/KNDS, FBI), energy and environment (TotalEnergies, TechnipFMC, nuclear waste analysis), automotive, shipyards (Meyer Werft), medical device manufacturing, museums and cultural heritage, training centers, and security screening. Its go-to-market is sales-led with direct sales coverage in Europe and North America (US office in Akron, Ohio), supported by a network of distribution partners across roughly 22 international centers and a strong event-marketing program at major NDT exhibitions (ECNDT, ASNT, JEC World, Paris Air Show, Control Messe, etc.). Revenue is generated through hardware sales, software licensing (Maestro), professional CT and inspection services, rental and leasing, worldwide maintenance, and operator training and certification.
In 2020 X-RIS became an employee-owned company through HDEX (Holding des Employés d'X-RIS), which opened the capital to all employees. The team comprises roughly 54 people with over two-thirds engineering graduates, and the company is investing in capacity expansion via a new campus under construction at Liège Science Park planned for relocation by June 2026. Strategic R&D includes the Eurostars project with Swedish X-ray tube maker Luxbright (March 2024, total budget over €1.6 million) for next-generation cold cathode and microfocus generators, and the ADRIC consortium with Euresys and Optrion for AI-based automatic defect recognition.
X-RIS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- X-RIS
- Legal name
- X-RIS (X-Ray Imaging Solutions) srl
- Website
- https://xris.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- X-RIS is a Belgian privately-held provider of digital radiography and computed tomography systems, including portable generators, flat panel detectors, integrated cabinet systems, and the proprietary Maestro software, serving industrial non-destructive testing customers in aerospace and defense, energy, automotive, and security.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
X-RIS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial X-ray Inspection & Non-Destructive Testing Equipment
- NAICS
- Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)
- 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 industry
- Industrial Radiography & NDT Services (Gamma radiography, source handling, field inspection) (EUAKAIAF)
Keywords
Where X-RIS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Herstal
- HQ country
- Belgium
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
X-RIS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- X-ray Hardware Systems: Sale of portable X-ray generators, flat panel detectors, and stationary cabinet systems with electromechanics and robotics for industrial, security, and laboratory applications.
- Maestro Software Licenses: Proprietary Maestro software platform including Maestro CT module, Maestro DACS cloud system, and various inspection tools licensed to customers.
- Professional Services: CT services, X-ray inspection services, feasibility tests, expertise, operator training, certifications, installation, and demonstration services.
- Maintenance Services: Worldwide preventive and curative maintenance services including mechanical parts, generator servicing, and detector specifications follow-up including focal spot measurements.
- Rental & Leasing: Flexible rental and leasing options for customers not ready to purchase, allowing access to user-friendly products for desired periods.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Customized solutions with quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels10 records
Marketing channels5 records
X-RIS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
X-RIS designs, manufactures, and sells digital radiography and computed tomography systems for industrial non-destructive testing and security applications. The offering comprises proprietary X-ray sources (GemX, GXC), a Dereo family of flat panel detectors, complete Dxbox cabinet systems with electromechanics and robotics, and the Maestro software platform that controls the integrated hardware. The company also provides CT and X-ray inspection services, maintenance, operator training, installation, demonstration, and rental/leasing.
Product overview
X-RIS (X-Ray Imaging Solutions) provides a comprehensive portfolio of digital radiography and computed tomography products for industrial non-destructive testing, security, and specialized applications. The offering comprises three hardware categories: X-ray sources (GemX portable generator, GXC series), X-ray detectors under the Dereo brand (UP-ultra portable, HE-high energy up to 450kV, HR-high resolution, RAD-retrofit, RT-real time, PS-portable), and complete X-ray systems under the Dxbox family (Dxbox-200, RT/CT, C5, U6, R1, and customized configurations). The proprietary Maestro software platform serves as the unified control interface for all hardware, with Maestro CT adding computed tomography capabilities. The company also provides related services including CT and X-ray inspection services, rental/leasing, maintenance, operator training, installation, and demonstrations. The modular architecture allows integration of various generators and detectors with electromechanical automation, targeting sectors including aerospace, automotive, energy, medical devices, museums, security, and shipyards.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Maestro: Proprietary user-friendly software platform for digital radiography and computed tomography control and image processing.
- GemX
- GXC
- Dereo
- Dxbox
- MINDTS
- HDEX
Products and services
- GemX Portable X-ray Generator Portable X-ray generator for field and on-site industrial non-destructive testing applications where mobility and ruggedness are required.
- GXC X-ray Source X-ray source family including the GXC 225 kV - 1800 Watt generator (NF C 74-100 certified for France) and microfocus variants such as μGXC-200 (200 kV, 150 W, 0.2 mm focal spot) for cabinet-based inspection including nuclear waste analysis.
- Dereo UP Ultra-Portable Detector Ultra-portable digital radiography flat panel detector for flexible field inspections with high mobility requirements.
- Dereo HE High-Energy Detector High-energy digital flat panel detector for applications up to 450 kV and gamma sources (Se-75, Ir-192). Features pixel size down to 75 μm and wireless operation, with portable unit under 3 kg and up to 9 hours battery life for field inspection of high-density parts.
- Dereo HR High-Resolution Detector High-resolution digital radiography flat panel detector for detailed inspection requiring fine detail imaging, such as artefacts and museum applications.
- Dereo RAD Retrofit Detector Retrofit digital radiography flat panel detector designed for upgrading existing X-ray systems to digital technology.
- Dereo RT Real-Time Detector Real-time digital radiography flat panel detector for dynamic inspection and tomography acquisitions.
- Dereo PS Portable Detector Portable digital radiography flat panel detector for flexible inspection needs.
- Dxbox-200 Cabinet System Standard shielded cabinet X-ray system for digital radiography inspections across industrial applications.
- Dxbox RT/CT Tomography System Automated cabinet system for real-time inspection and computed tomography (CT) acquisitions up to 200 kV, featuring Maestro CT software integration.
- Dxbox-C5 High-Capacity Cabinet High-capacity digital X-ray system cabinet for industrial inspection of large parts, delivered to customers including aerospace and international clients such as Materials Research & Technology in Peru.
- Dxbox-U6 Cabinet System X-ray system cabinet variant for industrial non-destructive testing applications.
- Dxbox-R1 Cabinet System X-ray system cabinet for digital radiography inspection.
- Customized X-ray Systems Tailored X-ray inspection systems designed to meet specific customer requirements for industrial, security, or specialized applications, including integration of electromechanics and robotics for automated inspection.
- Maestro Software Platform Proprietary user-friendly software platform for controlling X-ray generators, detectors, and electromechanical systems. Provides image acquisition, processing, and analysis tools for digital radiography and computed tomography.
- Maestro CT Software Module Computed tomography module for the Maestro software platform enabling 3D imaging and volumetric analysis, with a jitter correction module for advanced stationary X-ray solutions.
- CT Inspection Services Computed tomography inspection services delivered by X-RIS experts using company systems on a professional services basis.
- X-ray Inspection Services Professional X-ray inspection services delivered with key partners for various industrial applications.
- Rental & Leasing Services Flexible rental and leasing options for X-ray systems to accommodate temporary or project-based inspection needs.
- Maintenance Services Worldwide preventive and curative maintenance for mechanical parts, generators, and detector focal spot measurements.
- Operator Training & Certifications Training programs covering digital radiography basics and advanced techniques, including Maestro software updates and certification opportunities.
- Installation Services Professional system installation with on-site setup and initial user training by the X-RIS team.
- Demonstration Services Product demonstrations at customer facilities, X-RIS facilities, or remotely to showcase digital radiography and computed tomography capabilities.
Quantifiable outcome
- Pixel size down to 75 μm for Dereo HE high-energy detectors
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use X-RIS
Customer profileNamed customers17 records
Segments9 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
X-RIS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability3 records
Feature8 records
X-RIS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- DIA Electronics Application Co., Ltd.coreJapanese partner represented by Masayuki Suzuki, showcasing digital radiography solutions for the investment casting industry at WCIC Japan.
- LuxbrightcoreEurostars-funded project with Swedish company Luxbright (manufacturer of X-ray tubes) titled 'Development and industrialization of an X-ray generator working with cold cathode and microfocus X-ray tubes.' Total budget over 1.6 million euros including self-financing. Supported by Eureka Network and SPW Recherche.
- MINDTS (Multitech NDT Solutions)minorDan Rankin presented MINDTS 'Multi-technical Non-Contact Testing of Hybrid Composite Parts' at ASNT 2023 conference.
- LNE (Laboratoire National de Métrologie et d'Essais)minorResearch collaboration with Anne-Françoise Obaton from LNE, the national metrology and testing laboratory. Joint presentation on 'Tomosynthesis for large additive manufacturing parts' at ECNDT 2023.
- Eric SalvasminorCanadian partner for Aeromart Montreal aerospace industry exhibition.
- MelcoNDTminorSoutheast Asian partner for attendance at SINCE 2022 exhibition in Singapore.
- BrumolaminorItalian partner for AIPnD ETS Italian Society for NDT exhibition in Verona, Italy.
- Baugh & WeedonminorUK partner for Materials Testing 2022 exhibition organized by The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing, represented by Pete Burrows.
- Útiles y Máquinas Industriales, S.A. (UMI)coreX-RIS joined forces with UMI as new southern partner for Digital Radiography, Radioscopy and Computed Tomography in Spain.
- ADRIC Consortium (Euresys, Optrion)coreAutomatic Defect Recognition in Industrial Control (ADRIC) project developed in collaboration with Euresys and Optrion, with support from Pole MecaTech. Project on AI-based defect recognition for industrial quality control.
- VM-VisioncoreCollaboration with VM-Vision, located in Stekene (Antwerp), for sales of user-friendly digital X-ray systems in the Flemish Region and the Netherlands.
- TechControl s.c.corePolish key partner for years of successful NDT projects in Poland, working closely with CEO Andrzej.
- Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX)coreGovernment trade agency supporting international expansion, economic missions, and trade delegations. Contributed to projects including Peru installation, Belgian Economic Mission to Türkiye, and ongoing support for events.
- Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT)minorContributed to Dxbox-320-C5 installation in Peru with Materials Research & Technology.
- FinexpominorBelgian export agency contributing to Dxbox-320-C5 installation in Peru.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights7 records
X-RIS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Teledyne ICM: Teledyne ICM provides portable X-ray generators and equipment for industrial NDT and security inspection. It is a direct peer to X-RIS in portable X-ray sources (GemX / GXC equivalents) and field radiography solutions for aerospace and defense.
- VisiConsult X-ray Systems & Solutions: VisiConsult is a Germany-based specialist in digital radiography and automated X-ray inspection for industrial NDT and security screening. It is a direct peer to X-RIS in portable and stationary DR systems, with similar focus on user-friendly inspection solutions for aerospace, automotive, and security.
- North Star Imaging (NSI): North Star Imaging, part of Illinois Tool Works, specializes in industrial X-ray and computed tomography inspection systems for aerospace, defense, and medical device quality assurance. It competes directly with X-RIS in industrial CT systems and DR cabinets, particularly for aerospace and casting inspection.
- DÜRR NDT: DÜRR NDT supplies digital radiography equipment, flat panel detectors, and CR systems for industrial NDT applications. It is a direct peer to X-RIS in DR detectors and imaging software, with overlapping customer segments in aerospace, automotive, and energy.
Broad incumbents
- Waygate Technologies (Baker Hughes): Waygate Technologies, a Baker Hughes business, is a major industrial NDT player offering digital radiography, computed tomography, and ultrasonic inspection solutions. It overlaps with X-RIS in industrial X-ray inspection for aerospace, energy, and additive manufacturing, but at far greater scale with a global service network.
- Carl Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions: ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions offers industrial CT (METROTOM) and 3D X-ray inspection systems for metrology and quality assurance. It overlaps with X-RIS in high-resolution industrial CT for additive manufacturing and precision components, but operates at much larger scale as part of the ZEISS Group.
- Nikon Metrology: Nikon Metrology offers industrial X-ray and CT inspection systems alongside optical and laser-based metrology. It competes with X-RIS in high-resolution industrial CT and digital radiography for aerospace castings and additive manufacturing parts, leveraging Nikon's broader metrology portfolio and global footprint.
- YXLON International (Comet Group): YXLON is a leading global provider of industrial X-ray and CT inspection systems for non-destructive testing across aerospace, automotive, and electronics. It directly competes with X-RIS in digital radiography and CT for industrial NDT, but operates at significantly larger scale as part of the publicly-listed Comet Group.
Others
- Euresys: Euresys is a Belgian machine vision and image processing component supplier that collaborates with X-RIS on the ADRIC AI defect recognition project. It is an enabling technology peer rather than a direct competitor, providing image acquisition and processing libraries used in X-RIS's Maestro software.
Emerging players
- 3D Systems (Oqton / Cimatron inspection): 3D Systems offers additive manufacturing workflow software and inspection solutions, including CT-based quality control for 3D-printed parts. It partially overlaps with X-RIS in CT inspection for additive manufacturing, though it is more software- and services-oriented than X-RIS's hardware-centric approach.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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X-RIS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
X-RIS funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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X-RIS M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about X-RIS
What does X-RIS do?
X-RIS designs, manufactures, and sells digital radiography and computed tomography systems for industrial non-destructive testing and security applications. The offering comprises proprietary X-ray sources (GemX, GXC), a Dereo family of flat panel detectors, complete Dxbox cabinet systems with electromechanics and robotics, and the Maestro software platform that controls the integrated hardware. The company also provides CT and X-ray inspection services, maintenance, operator training, installation, demonstration, and rental/leasing.
Is X-RIS a public or private company?
X-RIS is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was X-RIS founded?
X-RIS was founded in 2010. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is X-RIS based?
X-RIS is headquartered in Herstal, Belgium, in the Europe region.
How does X-RIS make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. X-ray Hardware Systems are the primary driver. The others are maestro Software Licenses, professional Services, maintenance Services and rental & Leasing.
Who are X-RIS's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Teledyne ICM, VisiConsult X-ray Systems & Solutions, North Star Imaging (NSI) and DÜRR NDT. Broad incumbents are Waygate Technologies (Baker Hughes), Carl Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions, Nikon Metrology and YXLON International (Comet Group). Euresys is listed as an others. 3D Systems (Oqton / Cimatron inspection) is listed as an emerging player.
Does X-RIS have an API?
No public API is recorded for X-RIS.
What industry is X-RIS in?
X-RIS's product category is Industrial X-ray Inspection & Non-Destructive Testing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAFAI, NDT/NDE Inspection Equipment (Ultrasonic, eddy current, radiography, thermography), with a secondary code of EUAKAIAF, Industrial Radiography & NDT Services (Gamma radiography, source handling, field inspection). Its NAICS code is 334517 and its SIC code is 3844.