Comet Yxlon

What Comet Yxlon does

Comet Yxlon, legally Comet Technologies Germany GmbH, is the industrial X-ray and computed tomography (CT) inspection systems brand of the Swiss-listed Comet Group, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, with origins dating to 1998. The company designs, manufactures, and markets high-end non-destructive testing (NDT) systems that serve manufacturers across semiconductors, electronics, automotive, e-mobility, metal casting, aerospace, additive manufacturing, and science & research. Its product portfolio is organized into four hardware platforms — CA (CA20 for advanced packaging), CC (Cheetah EVO, Cougar EVO for electronics), UX (UX50, UX20 for universal/production use), and FF (FF85 CT, FF35 CT, FF20 CT for laboratory and large-part CT) — plus the MTIS inline tire inspection system. All systems run on the proprietary, award-winning Geminy user interface, and are powered by the Dragonfly 3D World AI/ML visualization and analysis platform, which incorporates 20 years of machine learning development and supports specialized packages including TSV Insights X 2.5D, CoS Insights X 3D, VoidInspect CL, and THTInspect DR.

Technical capabilities span submicron defect detection (<1 µm via the CA20), high-energy CT scanning of parts up to 1,000 kg with 10 µm resolution (FF85 CT), ISO Class 3 cleanroom-ready configurations, and SEMI S2-0818 / S8-0218 certified variants (FF35 CT SEMI, Cheetah EVO Semi) for semiconductor fab integration. The company employs approximately 326-400 people globally across 7 locations in Germany, North America, Japan, China, and Taiwan. Notable scale markers include more than 375 MTIS tire inspection units deployed worldwide and "hundreds" of inspection systems integrated into production lines globally.

Comet Yxlon operates a sales-led B2B go-to-market with direct engagement through its website, quote-based pricing on customized systems, and active participation in major industry events including all four SEMICON regional trade shows (China, Taiwan, Europa, Japan). Revenue streams comprise (1) one-time hardware sales of X-ray and CT inspection systems, (2) software solutions (Geminy suite, Dragonfly 3D World, and specialized AI inspection packages, structured as one-time licenses), and (3) Life Cycle Services including Academy training, customer support, and system upgrades under multi-year contracts. End customers are enterprise OEMs across semiconductors, automotive, aerospace, and electronics manufacturing.

Name

Comet Yxlon

Legal name

Comet Technologies Germany GmbH

Website

https://yxlon.comet.tech

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Comet Yxlon, a brand under the Swiss-listed Comet Group, designs and manufactures high-end industrial X-ray and CT inspection systems for non-destructive testing across semiconductor, automotive, aerospace, and electronics manufacturers. Operates from Hamburg with seven global locations and ~400 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial X-ray and CT Inspection Systems

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)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK), Industrial Vision & Quality Inspection (HDAAAEAG), Metrology Automation & Robotics (Automated Cells, In-Line Gauging) (IMAAAHAH), CT/X-ray & Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) for AM Parts (IMAAAHAG)

Keywords

• Industrial X-ray inspection
• Computed tomography systems
• Non-destructive testing
• Semiconductor inspection
• Quality control automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

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 and CT Systems: Sale of industrial X-ray and CT inspection systems - hardware equipment for non-destructive testing in industrial environments from R&D labs to production settings. Products include CA20, Cheetah EVO, Cougar EVO, UX50, UX20, FF85 CT, FF35 CT, FF20 CT, and MTIS tire inspection systems.
2. Software Solutions: Sale of software solutions including the Geminy software suite, Dragonfly 3D World, and specialized inspection packages like TSV Insights, CoS Insights, VoidInspect, Batch Manager, and Dose Manager.
3. Life Cycle Services: Comprehensive services including Academy training, customer support, and upgrades to support products throughout their lifecycle.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Under the Comet Yxlon brand, the company designs, manufactures, and markets high-end X-ray and CT (computed tomography) inspection system solutions with integrated services for industrial environments — from R&D labs to production settings. The portfolio spans the CA20 (submicron 3D X-ray for Advanced Packaging), the CC line (Cheetah EVO and Cougar EVO for electronics), the UX line (UX50, UX20 for universal use), the FF line (FF85 CT, FF35 CT, FF20 CT for high-resolution and large-part CT), and the MTIS tire inspection system, all powered by the Geminy user interface and Dragonfly AI-driven analysis software.

Product overview

Comet Yxlon designs, manufactures, and markets high-end X-ray and CT inspection system solutions with integrated services for industrial environments. The product portfolio is organized into product lines: CA (CA20 for Advanced Packaging/semiconductors), CC (Cheetah EVO and Cougar EVO for electronics), UX (UX50 and UX20 for universal/production use), and FF (FF85 CT, FF35 CT, FF20 CT for lab/flexible CT). Supporting products include MTIS for tire inspection and the Software Suite including Dragonfly 3D World AI-powered visualization software. The award-winning Geminy user interface powers all systems, while specialized software packages (TSV Insights X 2.5D, CoS Insights X 3D, VoidInspect CL, THTInspect DR) serve specific inspection needs in semiconductors, electronics, and automotive industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dragonfly: Advanced 3D visualization and analysis software powered by AI for X-ray and CT inspection data analysis.

Products and services

• CA20 Submicron 3D X-ray inspection system for Advanced Packaging that delivers superior 2D and 3D images to identify structural defects in solder bumps and TSVs; available in lab/MXI and automated/Fab (cleanroom ISO Class 3) configurations for semiconductor manufacturers.
• Cheetah EVO X-ray inspection system for electronics featuring large flat-panel detectors, up to 50% larger field of view, best-in-class laminography for failure analysis, and submicron detail resolution with integrated 3D visualization and AI-powered image analysis.
• Cougar EVO Compact X-ray inspection system for electronics quality control with a small footprint, fast and repeatable inspection of SMT components, and excellent laminography through micro3DSlice and FF CT software.
• UX50 High-power 450 kV CT system with a large inspection envelope for complex, dense parts in automotive, metal casting, and additive manufacturing applications, available in line-detector and flat-panel-detector configurations.
• UX20 Intuitive CT inspection system for universal use across all expertise levels, supporting manual, assisted, or automated operation modes with the Geminy interface, ScatterFix 2.0 scatter correction, and SmartGuard collision-safe positioning.
• FF85 CT High-energy, high-resolution CT system with dual-tube configuration supporting parts up to 1,000 kg, featuring a granite-based 7-axis manipulator, ultra-short scan times of 5-30 minutes, and resolution down to 10 µm; ideal for large battery packs and complete battery systems.
• FF35 CT Flexible dual-tube CT system combining high CT data quality with versatility for lab environments, featuring granite-based manipulation and air conditioning for accuracy; the FF35 CT SEMI variant is certified to SEMI standards for semiconductor industries.
• FF20 CT CT system providing flexibility and outstanding precision for R&D labs and pre-series development, revealing internal structures of parts non-destructively.
• MTIS Leading X-ray system for radial tire inspection featuring 4-spindle manipulation for outstanding accuracy, automatic defect recognition (ADR), and reliable 24/7 inline operation for high-volume tire production, with 375+ units sold worldwide.
• Dragonfly 3D World Advanced 3D visualization and analysis software from the Comet Dragonfly brand, powered by AI/machine learning with 20 years of AI development; uses deep-learning segmentation to extract qualitative and quantitative findings from X-ray images for semiconductor, electronics, and battery inspection.
• Software Suite Comprehensive suite of inspection software solutions including Clarity packages for 2D/2.5D/3D image acquisition, Efficiency packages for connectivity and management (Dose Manager, Batch Manager, Wafer Manager), and Insights packages for image analysis and process control.
• Life Cycle Service Comprehensive lifecycle services including Academy training, customer support (technical support, spare parts, service-level agreements), and upgrades, covering Comet Yxlon inspection systems throughout their operational lifecycle.

Quantifiable outcome

• MTIS tire inspection system with more than 375 units sold worldwide
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dragonfly (Comet Brand)coreTechnology or IntegrationDragonfly is a Comet brand that provides advanced 3D visualization and analysis software powering Comet Yxlon inspection systems. Dragonfly has been at the forefront of AI development for 20 years. Their core product Dragonfly 3D World uses machine learning based segmentation to extract findings from inspection images. Together, Dragonfly and Comet Yxlon created powerful software packages specifically for semiconductor inspection challenges including TSV Insights X 2.5D and CoS Insights X 3D exclusively available with Comet Yxlon systems.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Waygate Technologies (Baker Hughes): Waygate Technologies (formerly GE Inspection Technologies / Phoenix|x-ray) supplies industrial X-ray and CT inspection solutions for NDT, additive manufacturing, and electronics — a direct peer across Comet Yxlon's core NDT and electronics use cases.
• Nordson DAGE: Nordson DAGE manufactures X-ray inspection systems (XD-series) targeted at electronics failure analysis, PCB, and semiconductor packaging inspection, directly competing with Comet Yxlon's Cheetah EVO and Cougar EVO product lines.
• Nikon Metrology: Nikon Metrology provides industrial X-ray/CT inspection and metrology systems (e.g., XT, VOXLS series) used for defect detection in castings, batteries, and electronics, competing head-to-head with Comet Yxlon in automotive and electronics inspection.
• ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions: ZEISS IQS offers industrial computed tomography and X-ray inspection systems (e.g., METROTOM, BOSELLO) for non-destructive testing across automotive, aerospace, and electronics — directly overlapping with Comet Yxlon's CA, UX, and FF product lines and target verticals.
• YXLON International (historical brand / Smiths Detection heritage): YXLON International, historically a Smiths Detection brand and now part of Comet Yxlon, continues to operate in the same industrial X-ray market; the historical separation is relevant context for understanding Comet Yxlon's installed base and brand heritage.

Broad incumbents

• Thermo Fisher Scientific (Analytical Instruments): Thermo Fisher's Analytical Instruments division provides industrial CT, X-ray, and electron-microscopy inspection systems used in materials science and quality control, overlapping with Comet Yxlon's lab R&D and science & research use cases as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Bruker: Bruker offers industrial X-ray micro-CT and analytical instruments for materials characterization and failure analysis, comparable to Comet Yxlon's lab CT (FF20 CT) and science & research applications as part of a broader analytical instruments portfolio.

Emerging players

• VisiConsult: VisiConsult is a German-based specialist in industrial X-ray inspection and NDT automation, with comparable offerings in electronics, aerospace, and automotive, often competing in mid-tier accounts where Comet Yxlon also plays.
• Creaform (AMETEK): Creaform provides 3D scanning and metrology solutions for quality inspection, additive manufacturing, and reverse engineering, overlapping with Comet Yxlon's additive manufacturing and dimensional inspection use cases as a niche 3D metrology specialist.
• Omron Industrial Automation: Omron's industrial automation and machine vision solutions increasingly incorporate X-ray and AI-vision quality inspection for SMT and electronics, adjacent to Comet Yxlon's electronics inspection focus and a potential partner/competitor as factories automate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/comet-yxlon

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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