Detection Technology responds to growing defense industry demand with its proven X-Panel XL series
Detection Technology Plc press release 16 June 2026 at 10:00 (EEST)
Detection Technology, a global leader in X-ray detector solutions, addresses increasing inspection and quality assurance requirements in the defense industry with its proven and expanded X-Panel XL series of extra-large X-ray flat panel detectors. The series combines large-area imaging, high-speed acquisition, and high-energy imaging performance to support efficient inspection of defense systems and critical components in demanding production environments.
Demand for non-destructive testing (NDT) is increasing as manufacturers scale production of defense systems and components, including drones, missiles, ammunition, aircraft structures, propulsion systems, turbine blades, and other safety-critical assemblies. The X-Panel XL series addresses these requirements with large-area imaging, high frame rates, and single-glass a-Si TFT technology that support efficient inspection workflows and increased system throughput.
“Across the defense industry, production volumes are increasing while quality requirements remain uncompromising. Manufacturers are looking for inspection solutions that can scale with production without sacrificing reliability,” said Juha Talasmäki, Vice President, Business Development at Detection Technology.
“Historically, 100% quality assurance has often been time-consuming due to inspection throughput limitations. Advances in X-ray imaging now enable efficient inspection of significantly larger volumes of critical components. For example, five 155 mm artillery shells can be seamlessly inspected in a single scan.”
The throughput benefits of large-area detector technology have also been demonstrated in collaboration with the German Fraunhofer IIS, one of the world’s leading applied research organizations. Fraunhofer’s PolyCT technology enables simultaneous scanning of multiple objects, while Detection Technology’s X-Panel 43108a provides the large imaging area required for efficient multi-object CT acquisition.
Michael Salamon, Group Manager, High-Energy X-ray Systems, Fraunhofer IIS, commented: “We placed our PolyCT rotation stage in front of DT’s X-Panel 43108a detector to scan five objects simultaneously. We achieved excellent CT results in the shortest possible time while maximizing the throughput of our high-energy CT system. Combined with downstream automated evaluation routines, this is a real game-changer for industrial CT.”
The X-Panel XL series includes the X-Panel 43108a and the recently launched X-Panel 4386a detector solutions. Depending on configuration, the detectors support X-ray tube applications up to 750 kVp and linear accelerator applications up to 16 MV. Combined with high-speed 10G Ethernet connectivity, multiple scintillator options, and frame rates of up to 90 fps, the series supports demanding industrial computed tomography (CT) and digital radiography (DR) applications where throughput, image quality, and reliability are critical.
The X-Panel XL series complies with applicable international industry, safety, and environmental standards, supporting efficient system integration and certification processes. EU-origin deliveries of the X-Panel XL series are planned to begin during the second half of 2026.
Detection Technology is showcasing the X-Panel XL series and Fraunhofer IIS’s PolyCT system concept at ECNDT 2026, the European Conference on Non-Destructive Testing, taking place in Verona, Italy, on 15–19 June 2026. Visitors can meet Detection Technology at stand 140–141.
Further information
Juha Talasmäki, Vice President, Business Development, +358 40 761 8500, juha.talasmaki@nulldeetee.com
Detection Technology is a global provider of X-ray detector solutions and services for medical, security, and industrial applications. The company’s solutions range from sensor components to optimized detector subsystems with ASICs, electronics, mechanics, software, and algorithms. It has sites in Finland, China, France, India, and the US. The company’s shares are listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland under the ticker symbol DETEC. www.deetee.com