RAYLAB
RAYLAB is an Italian SME and Politecnico di Milano spin-off that designs and manufactures neutron spectrometers (DIAMON) and survey meters (STARLITE) for radiation protection, serving nuclear power plants, research institutions, regulators, and medical facilities globally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersCaravaggio, Italy
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What RAYLAB does
RAYLAB S.R.L. is an Italian innovative SME and spin-off of Politecnico di Milano that designs and manufactures neutron spectrometry and radiation detection instruments for the nuclear, research, and medical sectors. The company was founded in 2017 and operates from San Zeno Naviglio, Brescia, Italy with 1-10 employees. Its core technology is built around silicon detectors with proprietary multi-detector geometry and built-in unfolding code that enables real-time neutron energy spectrum analysis and 3D directional distribution derivation across thermal to high energy ranges (up to 20 MeV).
RAYLAB's product portfolio comprises two flagship hardware devices and a software add-on. DIAMON (Direction-aware Isotropic and Active MONitor) is a neutron spectrometer providing zero-setup-time, one-shot measurement with real-time spectrum analysis and 3D neutron field direction reconstruction, wirelessly controllable from tablets or smartphones without software installation. STARLITE, launched in 2024, is a compact 4 kg neutron survey meter for routine radiation protection monitoring with real-time 3D distribution reconstruction and angular response variability as low as 4%. UNCLE-SA (launched 2022) is Windows-based offline analysis software for DIAMON data processing. The company generates revenue through direct hardware sales to nuclear power plants, particle accelerator facilities, research institutions, regulatory bodies, and medical cyclotron/hospital operators, supplemented by training courses and professional services. Its go-to-market relies on direct enterprise sales, participation in international nuclear industry conferences (NIC, IEEE NSS MIC, IAEA Symposium, Arab Health), and scientific collaboration with research institutions.
RAYLAB firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- RAYLAB
- Legal name
- RAYLAB S.R.L.
- Website
- https://raylab.solutions
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- RAYLAB is an Italian SME and Politecnico di Milano spin-off that designs and manufactures neutron spectrometers (DIAMON) and survey meters (STARLITE) for radiation protection, serving nuclear power plants, research institutions, regulators, and medical facilities globally.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
RAYLAB industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Radiation Detection Instruments
- NAICS
- Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)
- SIC
- Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Radiation Detection Instruments & Systems (Portal monitors, spectrometers, contamination monitors) (EUAKAIAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Radiation Measurement, Dosimetry & Monitoring Services (Personal/environmental dosimetry, calibration labs) (EUAKAIAH), Nuclear Materials Testing, Assay & Characterization Services (NDA/NDE, radiochemistry, materials analysis) (EUAKAIAL)
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Where RAYLAB is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Caravaggio
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
RAYLAB business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales - Neutron Spectrometers: RAYLAB generates revenue primarily through the sale of its neutron detection instruments (DIAMON and STARLITE). These are specialized precision instruments sold to nuclear facilities, research institutions, and medical facilities. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales with potential for after-sales service and support.
- Professional Services: RAYLAB provides dedicated customer care, services, and training to customers as evidenced by mentions of training courses and customer support for DIAMON device users.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
RAYLAB product offering
Product offeringCore offering
RAYLAB designs, develops, and manufactures precision neutron detection instruments for radiation protection applications. Its flagship DIAMON is a direction-aware neutron spectrometer with real-time spectrum analysis and 3D directional reconstruction, complemented by the STARLITE compact neutron survey meter for ambient dose equivalent rate measurement, and the UNCLE-SA offline analysis software for DIAMON data.
Product overview
RAYLAB offers a portfolio of neutron detection and spectrometry products built around two flagship hardware devices: DIAMON (a direction-aware neutron spectrometer with real-time spectral analysis) and STARLITE (a neutron survey meter for dose monitoring). Both devices feature embedded firmware with touchscreen interfaces and wireless connectivity for field use. UNCLE-SA is a complementary Windows software add-on for offline data analysis and advanced processing of DIAMON measurements. The products serve industrial, research, and medical environments including nuclear power plants, research facilities, and hospitals.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- DIAMON: Direction-aware Isotropic and Active MONitor - neutron spectrometer with spectrometric capabilities for radiation detection and measurement from thermal to high energies
- STARLITE
- UNCLE-SA
Products and services
- DIAMON Neutron Spectrometer Neutron spectrometer with direction-aware, isotropic spectrometric capabilities for radiation protection in nuclear power plants, research facilities, and medical environments. Delivers zero-setup one-shot measurement with real-time spectrum analysis and 3D neutron field direction reconstruction across the thermal to high-energy range.
- STARLITE Neutron Survey Meter Compact neutron survey meter for radiation protection monitoring, providing real-time measurement of ambient dose equivalent rate and 3D neutron field distribution reconstruction. Designed for effortless handling and maximum operational flexibility with Wi-Fi or ethernet control and no app or external software needed.
- UNCLE-SA Offline Analysis Software Windows stand-alone offline analysis software for DIAMON users, enabling reprocessing of downloaded measurements, comparison of multiple measurements, numerical and graphical analysis, measurements subtraction, and graphical representation of dosimetric quantities over measurement duration.
Quantifiable outcome
- Angular response variability of approximately 8% with thermal neutrons and up to 4% with faster neutrons
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use RAYLAB
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
RAYLAB technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
RAYLAB partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.
- Fondazione CNAO (National Center for Oncological Hadrontherapy)coreRAYLAB is a partner in the PROGRESS BNCT@CNAO project (Id: 6170035) dedicated to developing the new BNCT (Boron Neutron Capture Therapy) facility at CNAO. Project funded by Regione Lombardia, European Union, and Italian Republic under the Collabora&Innova call, supported by FESR 2021-2027. The 27-month partnership aims to create an integrated pre-clinical ecosystem for patients with rare oncological diseases.
- Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San MatteocorePartner in the PROGRESS BNCT@CNAO project for the development of BNCT facility, bringing clinical research expertise to the consortium.
- Visiorobotics SrlsupportingPartner in the PROGRESS BNCT@CNAO project, contributing robotics technology integration for the BNCT facility development.
- Else SolutionssupportingPartner in the PROGRESS BNCT@CNAO project, providing technology solutions for the BNCT facility development.
- Hifuture SrlsupportingPartner in the PROGRESS BNCT@CNAO project, providing future-oriented technology solutions for advanced therapeutic technologies.
- TRIUMF CanadacoreRAYLAB collaborates with TRIUMF, Canada's particle accelerator centre, for neutron field characterization. DIAMON HE device used to measure spectrum and dosimetric quantities in neutron irradiation facility control room. Further field characterizations planned for Proton Therapy Research Centre and ISAC facilities.
- CIEMATsupportingCollaborated with CIEMAT during experimental campaign at CLPU in Salamanca for laser-driven neutron generation characterization. CIEMAT contributed expertise in particle generation research.
- Universidad Politécnica de MadridsupportingPartner in experimental campaign for laser-driven neutron generation at CLPU. Contributed to characterization of neutron field generated using innovative targets designed by Politecnico di Milano.
- CLPU (Centro de Láseres Pulsados)supportingRAYLAB collaborated with CLPU's radiation protection unit for neutron field characterization during laser-driven hadron source experiments. DIAMON and STARLITE devices used to determine dosimetric quantities of the innovative neutron field.
- European Spallation Source (ESS)coreESS chose DIAMON spectrometers to enhance their ability to monitor and study complex neutron fields with advanced methods and tools.
- ISIS Neutron and Muon Source / STFC Rutherford Appleton LaboratorycoreRAYLAB conducted advance training course at ISIS for theoretical and experimental data analysis with DIAMON devices. ISIS uses DIAMON for measurement campaigns, with excellent feedback after continuous use.
- Laboratory for High Energy Physics (LHEP) - University of BerncoreOngoing collaboration with LHEP for neutron detection and characterization. Joint measurement campaigns at CERF facility (CERN), Bern medical cyclotron, and other facilities. LHEP team has presented DIAMON measurements at IEEE conferences.
- Politecnico di MilanocoreRAYLAB is a spin-off of Politecnico di Milano. The company maintains ongoing collaboration with the university for research and development, with faculty members co-authoring scientific publications and contributing to product development. Expertise in numerical simulation, complex fields measurement, and hardware/software design originates from this academic partnership.
- University of PaviasupportingProject coordinator for the NECTAR project (Grant Agreement No. 964934), an H2020 FET-OPEN funded initiative for Alzheimer's disease treatment using neutron capture. Dr. Nicoletta Protti serves as project coordinator.
- IRSN (Institut de Radioprotection et de Sûreté Nucléaire)supportingPart of the NECTAR project consortium for ionizing radiation metrology and expertise in radiation effects research. IRSN provides metrology expertise for the project.
- SCK-CEN (Belgian Nuclear Research Centre)coreDIAMON participated in measurement campaigns at SCK-CEN within PODIUM European project context. Later chose DIAMON for spectrometry in facility characterization. A PhD program is starting to advance neutron dosimetry based on PODIUM project results.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
RAYLAB competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Mirion Technologies: Large publicly-traded provider of radiation detection, measurement, and monitoring solutions for nuclear power, research, medical, and defense markets. Directly comparable as a broad incumbent offering neutron and gamma detection instrumentation serving overlapping customers (utilities, research institutes, regulators).
- CANBERRA (Mirion brand): Long-established supplier of radiation measurement and monitoring solutions for nuclear power, safeguards, and research; now part of Mirion. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping neutron detection and spectrometry products in the same institutional buyer base.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific (Radiation Measurement & Security): Global scientific instrumentation giant with a radiation detection portfolio serving nuclear, research, and medical customers. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose products overlap with RAYLAB's neutron dosimetry and spectrometry offerings in nuclear facilities and research institutes.
- Berthold Technologies: Specialist in radiation protection and process measurement instrumentation, including neutron and gamma dose rate meters used in nuclear power plants and research. Comparable as a broad incumbent with established neutron-detection products in similar institutional channels.
Direct peers
- Kromek Group: UK-based developer of radiation detection and spectrometry solutions (CdZnTe, scintillation) for nuclear security, medical, and research markets. Comparable as a direct peer in compact, high-resolution radiation spectrometers targeting similar institutional buyers.
- Bubble Technology Industries: Canadian developer of bubble dosimeters and neutron/gamma detection instruments for radiation protection, nuclear power, and defense. Comparable as a direct peer with neutron detection products serving similar nuclear-industry and research customers, including in Canada.
- ORTEC (Ametek): Manufacturer of radiation detection and spectrometry instrumentation including HPGe detectors, neutron detectors, and multi-channel analyzers used in nuclear physics research, safeguards, and power generation. Comparable as a direct peer in neutron and gamma spectrometry hardware for research and nuclear applications.
- Lablogic Systems: Provider of radiation detection and radiochemistry instrumentation for nuclear medicine, research, and radiation protection laboratories. Comparable as a direct peer in the analytical-instrument niche serving research and medical customers with radiation measurement solutions.
Others
- Photonis (Exosens): Manufacturer of low-light and radiation detection components including photomultiplier tubes, microchannel plates, and neutron imaging detectors. Comparable as an ecosystem participant supplying enabling detector technology for nuclear and physics instrumentation.
- Saint-Gobain Crystals (Radiation Detection): Supplier of scintillation detectors and neutron detection materials (e.g., 6Li-glass, CLYC) used in radiation detection and spectrometry systems. Comparable as an ecosystem participant — a key component supplier to neutron spectrometer manufacturers including RAYLAB.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about RAYLAB
What does RAYLAB do?
RAYLAB designs, develops, and manufactures precision neutron detection instruments for radiation protection applications. Its flagship DIAMON is a direction-aware neutron spectrometer with real-time spectrum analysis and 3D directional reconstruction, complemented by the STARLITE compact neutron survey meter for ambient dose equivalent rate measurement, and the UNCLE-SA offline analysis software for DIAMON data.
Is RAYLAB a public or private company?
RAYLAB is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was RAYLAB founded?
RAYLAB was founded in 2017. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is RAYLAB based?
RAYLAB is headquartered in Caravaggio, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does RAYLAB make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales - Neutron Spectrometers are the primary driver. The others are professional Services.
Who are RAYLAB's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Mirion Technologies, CANBERRA (Mirion brand), Thermo Fisher Scientific (Radiation Measurement & Security) and Berthold Technologies. Direct peers are Kromek Group, Bubble Technology Industries, ORTEC (Ametek) and Lablogic Systems. Others are Photonis (Exosens) and Saint-Gobain Crystals (Radiation Detection).
Does RAYLAB have an API?
No public API is recorded for RAYLAB.
What industry is RAYLAB in?
RAYLAB's product category is Radiation Detection Instruments. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAKAIAK, Radiation Detection Instruments & Systems (Portal monitors, spectrometers, contamination monitors), with a secondary code of EUAKAIAH, Radiation Measurement, Dosimetry & Monitoring Services (Personal/environmental dosimetry, calibration labs). Its NAICS code is 334516 and its SIC code is 3826.