What 3DX-RAY does

3DX-Ray Ltd. is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of portable, mobile, and static X-ray imaging systems for security and industrial inspection, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Image Scan Holdings Group plc (LSE: IGE). The company's technology roots trace to 1980 research at Nottingham Trent University on stereoscopic 3D imaging, with the operating entity formed in September 1996 to commercialize that intellectual property. Headquartered in Barrow upon Soar, Loughborough, the company employs 11-50 staff and is certified to ISO9001:2015.

The product portfolio centres on the ThreatScan family of portable X-ray systems (AS1, AS2, LS1, LS3, and the LSC combination package) using amorphous silicon flat panel detectors and 120kV to 150kV generators, complemented by the AXIS-CXi cabinet X-ray system with integrated AI threat recognition, AXIS conveyor systems, AXIS-A33 and AXIS-A24 walk-through metal detectors, the SVXi vehicle scanner, and the MDXi-200 and MDXi-300 industrial systems for catalytic converter and production-line inspection. Underlying all products is the proprietary ThreatSpect and CatSpect software stack delivering color-coded materials discrimination (organic, metallic, inorganic), image enhancement functions including DeepFocus and 3D Emboss, and Advanced Powder Detection for chemical/biological threat identification. Penetration is specified up to 60mm of steel at 150kV with sub-millimetre resolution.

Revenue is generated predominantly through hardware sales of X-ray systems to military, law enforcement, government agencies, critical infrastructure operators, and industrial customers in more than 15 countries. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales, a heavy trade-exhibition presence (Milipol Paris, Intersec Dubai, Security & Policing, Milipol Asia Pacific, International Security Expo, Combat Engineer Exhibition), and regional channel partners including ATEK in Australia, Berkana Tecnologia em Segurança in Brazil, COMET in the UK, and an unnamed US-based exclusive supply partner. Ancillary revenue comes from training, maintenance, upgrades, and X-ray consultancy services. Disclosed financials show revenue of $2.0M (2022), $3.0M (2023), $2.9M (2024), and $1.6M (2025) with corresponding volatility in EBITDA and net income.

Name

3DX-RAY

Legal name

3DX-Ray Ltd.

Website

http://www.3dx-ray.com/i

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

3DX-Ray Ltd. is a UK-based manufacturer of portable and static X-ray imaging systems serving military, law enforcement, government, and industrial customers worldwide. It operates as a subsidiary of Image Scan Holdings Group plc (LSE: IGE) and offers AI-integrated threat detection in its AXIS-CXi cabinet system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security X-ray Imaging Systems

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), 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)

akta.pro secondary industries

Radiation Detection Instruments & Systems (Portal monitors, spectrometers, contamination monitors) (EUAKAIAK), Metrology & Inspection Systems (CMM, Laser Trackers, Optical Comparators) (IMAAAHAC), Nonproliferation Technology & Detection (radiation portal monitors, RPMs, spectroscopy, forensics) (EUAKAJAG)

Keywords

• Portable X-ray systems
• Security threat detection
• EOD inspection equipment
• Mail screening systems
• Industrial X-ray inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Loughborough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. X-ray Security Systems Sales: Sale of portable, mobile, and fixed X-ray inspection systems for security applications including ThreatScan, AXIS-CXi, and related products. Systems sold to military, law enforcement, government agencies, and critical infrastructure operators worldwide.
2. Industrial X-ray Systems: Sale of industrial X-ray inspection systems including MDXi-300 and MDXi-200 families for catalytic converter inspection and production line quality control applications.
3. System Upgrades: Upgrades and enhancements to existing X-ray systems to maintain current capabilities and add new features.
4. Service and Support: Training, maintenance, repairs, and technical support services for X-ray systems. 24/7 support available from UK-based specialists.
5. Consultancy Services: X-ray product consultancy services, particularly for COMET's UK customers, including system integration and deployment support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

3DX-RAY manufactures and supplies portable, mobile, and static X-ray imaging systems for security threat detection and industrial inspection. Its portfolio includes the ThreatScan family of portable X-ray systems (AS1, AS2, LS1, LS3, LSC), the AXIS range of cabinet, conveyor, and walk-through metal detector security products, and the MDXi series of industrial X-ray inspection systems for catalytic converter and production line quality control. Products are sold to military, law enforcement, customs, government, and critical infrastructure customers worldwide, backed by proprietary ThreatSpect imaging software and AI-enabled threat recognition.

Product overview

3DX-RAY is a global technology leader in X-ray imaging systems for security and industrial inspection. The product portfolio comprises three main categories: Portable X-Ray Systems (ThreatScan family including AS1, AS2, LS1, LS3, and LSC combination packages), Security Products (AXIS-CXi cabinet system with AI integration, AXIS conveyor systems, AXIS metal detectors, SVXi vehicle scanners), and Industrial X-Ray Products (MDXi series for production line and laboratory applications). The ThreatScan portable systems range from compact (AS2, LS3) to large format (LS1) panels, all using proprietary ThreatSpect software for image processing and materials discrimination. The AXIS-CXi represents the company's innovation as the first cabinet-style mail screening system with integrated AI, featuring aviation-standard materials discrimination in a mobile cabinet format. Products are sold to military, law enforcement, border control, and critical infrastructure organisations worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ThreatScan: Portable X-ray inspection systems including AS1, AS2, LS1, LS3, and LSC variants for EOD, security, and threat detection applications.
• AXIS-CXi
• AXIS-A33
• ThreatSpect

Products and services

• ThreatScan-AS1 (ISC) Portable X-ray System Fully integrated robust amorphous silicon portable X-ray inspection system with 430mm x 347mm detector panel, 150kV generator, laptop, ThreatSpect software, wireless communication and transport case. Designed for EOD teams, first responders, and security operators in the field.
• ThreatScan-AS2 Portable X-ray Panel Newest and smallest form portable X-ray panel specifically designed for law enforcement working in restricted access areas. Uses latest glassless technology to reduce size and weight with dead zone cut-off less than 3mm on two sides; includes materials discrimination, pan, zoom, DeepFocus, 3D Emboss, measurement and annotation functions.
• ThreatScan-LS3 Portable X-ray System Compact lightweight X-ray scanner with 305mm x 256mm imaging area for bag and package inspection. Penetrates steel up to 40mm at 120kV and up to 60mm at 150kV. Complete system fits in backpack with sub-millimetre resolution and ThreatSpect software.
• ThreatScan-LS1 Portable X-ray System Large format portable X-ray scanning system with 600mm x 460mm imaging area enabling typical bags and packages to be scanned in one pass. Penetrates up to 40mm steel at 120kV and 60mm at 150kV with sub-millimetre resolution images.
• ThreatScan-LSC Combination Portable System Combination portable X-ray inspection system including both LS1 large format panel (600mm x 460mm) and LS3 compact panel (305mm x 256mm), I-Gen generator, tablet imaging station, backpack carry case. Provides deployment flexibility for varied operational roles including EOD and security tasks.
• AXIS-CXi Cabinet X-ray System Mobile cabinet X-ray system for mail, parcel and baggage screening with aviation-standard materials discrimination. Features 580 x 498 x 688mm inspection chamber, Advanced Powder Detection, colour-coded threat identification, mobile on wheels; the first cabinet system with integrated AI machine learning software.
• AXIS-64E Conveyor X-ray System Compact freestanding X-ray conveyor inspection system for fast throughput of multiple items. 60cm x 40cm tunnel opening. Ideal for cabin baggage, small packages and mail with excellent image quality, materials discrimination, image enhancement and processing functions.
• AXIS-A33 Walk-Through Metal Detector Walk-through metal detector with 33 independent detection zones providing pinpoint accuracy showing security staff exactly where detected metal items are located. High-brightness LEDs visible in bright outdoor conditions with throughput up to 100 people per minute.
• AXIS-A24 Walk-Through Metal Detector Highly sensitive digital walk-through metal detector with 24 independent detection zones. Features outstanding electromagnetic and digital processing technology with coil design and high-brightness LEDs showing horizontal position of metal objects.
• SVXi Vehicle X-ray Scanner Vehicle scanner system enabling security personnel to thoroughly inspect vehicles including sealed units in minutes. Designed for customs, border control, and high-security checkpoints.
• MDXi-300 Industrial X-ray System Fully-integrated transportable turn-key X-ray inspection system designed for catalytic converter inspection. Housed in robust industrial enclosure, fully self-contained with 2-D imaging software and unique algorithms for catalytic converter manufacturing process control.
• MDXi-200 Industrial X-ray System Compact footprint industrial X-ray inspection system delivering cost reduction while increasing effectiveness of process control for production line applications. Targets manufacturing facilities requiring non-destructive testing and quality inspection.
• ThreatSpect Software Platform Proprietary user-friendly image processing software providing materials discrimination, pan, zoom, DeepFocus, 3D Emboss, measurement and annotation functions. Enables operators to interpret X-ray images quickly and accurately with sub-millimetre resolution. Powers the ThreatScan portable X-ray product family.

Quantifiable outcome

• Penetration up to 60mm steel at 150kV
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered regional and core.

• ATEKregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorATEK appointed as marketing partner in Australia to represent 3DX-Ray's portable X-ray systems. First contract secured for four portable X-ray scanning systems to an Australian Government customer following this partnership.
• Berkana Tecnologia em SegurançaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrazilian partner handling distribution of 3DX-Ray systems to Brazilian State Military Police EOD Teams. Partnership established since 2020 with systems now in use across six Brazilian states including Bahia, Pará, Paraíba, Rondônia, Santa Catarina, and São Paulo.
• COMETregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3DX-Ray became the largest UK distributor for COMET's x-ray products in November 2011, providing consultancy services to COMET's UK customers.
• Unnamed US-based Global X-ray ProvidercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive supply agreement signed in July 2014 with a leading global provider of x-ray inspection solutions based in the US.
• Nottingham Trent UniversitycoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive arrangement to exploit intellectual property from the university's 3D research group in stereoscopic 3D imaging systems for security and commercial applications. The university's expertise established the company as a world-leading technical authority on 3D x-ray.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rapiscan Systems: OSI Systems subsidiary and one of the largest global manufacturers of security inspection systems, including baggage, cargo, and people screening X-ray equipment. Directly comparable to 3DX-RAY across security X-ray but at vastly greater scale and with a much broader product portfolio.
• Smiths Detection: Global leader in threat detection and screening technologies for aviation, borders, and critical infrastructure, including X-ray, CT, and chemical detection systems. Overlaps with 3DX-RAY's security X-ray and mail/baggage screening offerings but with a much larger installed base and broader portfolio.
• Nuctech: Chinese-headquartered provider of security inspection products and solutions including X-ray, CT, and millimeter-wave systems for airports, customs, and rail. Competes with 3DX-RAY in the same security X-ray category globally, particularly for government and customs tenders.
• L3 ClearScan: Part of L3Harris, ClearScan provides checkpoint and cabin baggage screening X-ray systems for airports and government facilities. Competes with 3DX-RAY in security X-ray screening with broader resources and global service infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Viken Detection: US-based provider of portable X-ray detection and imaging systems for security, law enforcement, and EOD applications. Closely comparable to 3DX-RAY's ThreatScan portable X-ray product family in form factor, customer base, and threat-detection use cases.
• Videray Technologies: Developer of portable backscatter X-ray imaging systems used by law enforcement, customs, and EOD teams for field threat detection. Closely comparable niche peer to 3DX-RAY's ThreatScan portable product family.
• MinXray: Manufacturer of portable and mobile digital X-ray systems serving medical, security, and NDT markets. Overlaps with 3DX-RAY in portable industrial/security X-ray and NDT inspection use cases.
• Teledyne ICM: Provider of portable X-ray generators and systems used by security, EOD, and military personnel for field inspection. Closely comparable to 3DX-RAY's portable X-ray generator/detector offerings for defense and security customers.
• Astrophysics Inc. Designs and manufactures X-ray inspection systems for cargo, vehicles, and baggage screening at ports, borders, and high-threat facilities. Comparable to 3DX-RAY in security X-ray product family, particularly conveyor and cabinet systems such as AXIS-CXi.
• YXLON International: Manufacturer of industrial X-ray and CT inspection systems for NDT, security, and automotive applications, including catalytic converter inspection — directly overlapping with 3DX-RAY's MDXi industrial product line.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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