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The Xplorer series - brochure

The Xplorer series is designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern production environments, enabling efficient and cost-effective operations. The Xplorer series allows you to inspect even minute components in detail thanks to the combination of high magnification and high-resolution capabilities, ensuring superior quality control and production reliability.
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Focus Topic. Power up your performance

The new High-Density Power (HDP) target upgrade for the FXE 225 Range significantly enhances X-ray inspection performance by doubling power density without sacrificing resolution, making it ideal for high-speed, high-precision applications. This upgrade offers increased efficiency and reliability while maintaining compatibility with existing systems.
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MesoFocus at iWP: high-resolution CT for batteries and additive manufacturing

iWP (inovative Werkstoffprüfung GmbH & Co. KG) is a leading service provider for innovative materials testing and measurement technology in Neuss, Germany. As the market shifts towards more e-mobility and additive manufacturing, more and more jobs get done with their MesoFocus 450 X-ray system, which helps them get through complex, dense parts and still see important details. Read on to find out more about inspecting batteries and other parts, creating the perfect image and iWP.
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Focus Topic. Behind the image

Here we will outline the main concepts within the “imaging chain” and describe how they contribute to produce an X-ray image, with particular emphasis on micro and nano scale imaging. In addition, we will clarify some key concepts surrounding resolution.
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ECO portable X-ray system wins Red Dot Design Award

Building on the success of the EVO Series, the ECO Series has earned the prestigious Red Dot Product Design Award. Both portable X-ray system series have gained international acclaim for their innovative features, ergonomic design, and sleek appearance. This recognition underscores our commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology and delivering user-friendly, high-performance solutions for industrial applications.
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Film. The Xtra performance series

"Precision Imaging and minimal downtime – the Xtra performance series." Find out how the Xtra Performance series' dual square focal spots, independent filaments, a larger beam and field of view, and a 15-degree target angle will give you a competitiv
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Film. NDT tough Interview: Magnus' unique path from opera to overcoming NDT challenges in Iceland.

Join us as Magnus details his intriguing journey from the world of opera singing to mastering the rigorous demands of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) in Iceland. In this interview, he discusses the unique challenges he faces, such as extreme heights, unpredictable weather, and navigating tight spaces, sharing how his background in performance has prepared him for this demanding field.
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Film. Central Heating Inspection in Iceland

In the town of Akranes, just outside Reykjavik, Iceland, HB Technology Services ehf., led by Haraldur Baldursson, Andri Haraldsson, and Magnus Mar Bjornsson Sleight, is conducting central heating pipe inspection. They are using the low-weight Comet X-ray ECO 200DS.
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Film. NDT tough interview: Andri's Journey and vision for the future

Andri talks about Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) in Iceland, recounting his journey to becoming an integral member of the NDT community through his involvement in his father's business. He also shares his perspectives on future developments and potential advancements within the NDT field.
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Film. How X-rays are made

Exploring the creation of X-rays: From electrical power to photons. Follow the journey as electricity travels from the outlet via the Control EVO to the EVO tube head, culminating in the generation of photons for X-ray imaging.
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ANDT uses the ECO 160DS for aircraft inspection

ANDT Inspection, LLC, a Future Tech Consultant (FTC) subsidiary, stands at the forefront of non-destructive testing, offering innovative solutions across various sectors, including aviation, oil, gas, and education. Embracing state-of-the-art technology, ANDT has been pivotal in enhancing inspection standards for safety and efficiency.
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The ECO series - a harmony of form and function.

How do you seemlessly blend design with function? David Heiner Campos, Senior Specialist Global Marketing, worked hand in hand with engineering to come up with the best solution for our newest portable X-ray system. Read on to discover the role of marketing in the ECO's story.
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ECO – Interview with Kenneth Mozer, Mechanical Engineer

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Kenneth, a seasoned mechanical engineer with a wealth of experience solving complex engineering problems. Kenneth shares his journey in addressing the daunting mechanical challenges of reducing weight while maintaining optimal performance and the crucial role of CAD simulations and cross-functional collaboration in achieving these objectives.
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NDT tough – conversations with industry professionals: Paolo Casareale

As part of #NDTtough, we are sharing messages from professionals in the non-destructive testing industry. AT ECNDT 2023, we sat down with Paolo Casareale, the owner of ADG S.r.l. in Como, Italy. He, alongside his companions Albens Bushati and Roberto Uneddu, founded the company in 2005 and is providing portable and stationary NDT solutions to customers across Italy.
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ECO – 3 Questions to Jan Bressendorff, Product Manager Portables

Jan Bressendorff is the product manager for portables at Comet X-ray. When developing the new low-weight ECO X-ray system, having good collaboration within the teams was essential. Watch the interview to find out how they ensured excellent teamwork, what drove them to reach the sub-15-kilogram weight goal and how important field testing is when creating a new product.
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ECO – What industry professionals say: Erlend Bjørkvold

At ECNDT 2023, the European Conference on non-destructive testing, we had the chance to talk to Erlend Bjørkvold about the portable X-ray market and our newly released low weight system, the ECO. Keep reading to find out the insights Erland had to share.
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NDT tough – conversations with industry professionals: Fredrik Brovold

As part of #NDTtough, we are sharing messages from professionals in the non-destructive testing industry. AT ECNDT 2023, we sat down with Ole Fredrik Brovold, a technical sales person with a finance and engineering degree working for the Norwegian NDT distributor Holger Hartmann AS. Fredrik has worked mainly with Advanced Ultrasonics, Conventional Ultrasonics, and Eddy Current careering to the Norwegian markets.
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ECO – What industry professionals say: Paolo Casareale

At ECNDT 2023, the European Conference on Non-Destructive Testing, we had the chance to talk to our fellow industry professionals about the portable X-ray market and our newly released low-weight system, the ECO. Keep reading to find out the insights Paolo had to share.
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The Craft of X-Ray Inspection Illuminated

Located in a manufacturing plant in Esbjerg, humming with the constant rhythm of industry. Here, Schaldemose meticulously inspects compensators, intricate mechanical devices that adjust for variations in pressure or temperature in complex systems. His tool: a Comet EVO 300P.
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Film. The benefits of a small focal spot

This focus topic explores the benefits of using a smaller focal spot in X-ray technology. By reducing the size of the focal spot, geometrical un-sharpness is minimized, resulting in a sharper image with improved detail detectability.
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The launch of the ECO series

It's with great pleasure and enthusiasm that we unveil the much-anticipated ECO series, marking a significant milestone for our company. After months of anticipation, we are thrilled to officially announce the launch of our groundbreaking product series. Say hello to the ECO 160DS and ECO 200DS, the first members of the ECO family! Embodying innovation, the latest ECO models are not just lighter but notably more manageable, designed with even a single person's use in mind. Sporting a sturdy, ergonomically superior design and weighing only 14 kg, the ECO series has been conceptualized with an aim to speed up workflows while enhancing safety and reducing fatigue.
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Economize on effort with the perfect tool for the job

Getting quality data from your portable NDT process requires a high degree of accurate manipulation and positioning by the onsite technician. Whether it’s seam-testing on pipelines or checking aviation component integrity, there’s no way that getting good results isn’t going to involve some physical effort.
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Portables and mobile catalog

Comet X-rays portable systems are light, of high quality and have been designed for flexible field inspection, in all types of industrial environments.
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How BAM's initiative QI-Digital and MesoFocus are redefining additive manufacturing quality

The German BAM is revolutionizing the quality assurance in additive manufacturing (AM) within the initiative QI-Digital. From metal powder to non-destructive testing with X-ray technology, every step of the production chain is digitally mapped, to manufacture components with consistent quality. The MesoFocus 450 X-ray tube plays a crucial role in helping to achieve this goal. Learn more about BAM's project and the future of quality assurance in additive manufacturing.
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Higher speed with Ultra Performance

In a world where speed is a crucial part of the production equation, the new Ultra Performance tube pushes the limits of what is possible. Thanks to its increased power load it allows for shorter exposure times to deliver higher throughput and high uptime while still maintaining excellent image quality.
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What's behind the Ultra Performance Tube Series?

Hear directly from Michael Hubler, Product Manager X-ray Tubes. In a world where speed is a crucial part of the production equation, the new Ultra Performance tube pushes the limits of what is possible.
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NDT tough

We invite all of our peers in the NDT industry to join us in proudly identifying as being NDT TOUGH.
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X-ray inspection in the battery industry

Lithium-ion batteries are an integral part of our daily lives. You may not see one very often, but they are used in a variety of products, such as electric cars, cellphones and power tools. As the need for more lithium-ion batteries is increasing rapidly, giant production facilities (a.k.a Gigafactories) are being built around the globe to keep up with this demand. X-ray inspection is a crucial step in the production line of lithium-ion batteries, as faulty batteries can become very dangerous. By conducting a thorough inspection, one can ensure that the batteries will be safe to use, which is why X-ray inspection systems are such an important tool in the battery industry.
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MesoFocus wins Fribourg Innovation Award

The best innovation of the canton of Fribourg - that's MesoFocus! Not only the customers are enthusiastic about the new X-ray technology, but also the Canton of Fribourg recognizes MesoFocus as an innovation with big potential creating true value in X-Ray inspection.
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The 450 kV module revolutionizes the non-destructive testing market.

It delivers performance and enables high throughput without sacrificing spatial resolution or field of view - and power, performance, speed, Six Sigma production, and predictive maintenance are just some of the benefits you can experience. Read about the MesoFocus series in "MesoFocus applications" below - or on the website product pages.
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FXE – Benefits of open MicroFocus modules

This edition introduces the Facts & Features series, giving you insights into the Comet X-ray product series. The first edition is about FXE modules presented by Dirk Schneider, Product Manager for open and sealed MicroFocus products at Comet X-ray. Dirk talks about how the features of the FXE benefit the customers of the open microfocus modules.
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