DT as an investment
Explore our investment case, outlook and financial targets
Built on trust, positioned for growth
Detection Technology is a global provider of high-quality X-ray detectors that contribute to people’s health and safety every day. Our solutions are a trusted choice for medical, security and industrial imaging.
Our asset-light business model, strong financial position and agile and resilient global footprint support profitable growth while providing flexibility to invest in future opportunities. Together, they provide a solid foundation for long-term value creation. That’s trust in action.
Why invest in Detection Technology?
Structural megatrends driving growth
Demand for high-quality X-ray detector solutions is increasing, driven by global megatrends such as ageing populations, growing security and defence investments, quality and efficiency requirements, the transition towards circular economies, scarcity of raw materials, and advances in digitalization and AI.
Advances in imaging technology are also expanding the use of X-ray imaging across medical, security and industrial applications, including fast-growing areas such as EV battery inspection.
These structural drivers create attractive long-term growth opportunities. The total addressable X-ray detector market is estimated to reach approximately EUR 3 billion by 2030.
A trusted partner with the widest portfolio
Detection Technology is focused on X-ray detector solutions, combining deep application know-how, technological expertise, high quality and strong service capabilities. This specialized focus has made the company a trusted partner to leading global imaging companies, including GE HealthCare.
Building on its leading position in the CT and line scan X-ray detector markets, Detection Technology offers the world’s widest portfolio of off-the-shelf and modular X-ray detector solutions, providing customers with a trusted one-stop shop. The offering spans CT, line scan, flat panel and photon-counting detectors, data combiner boards and control units, as well as software and algorithms.
Multiple avenues for growth
Detection Technology aims to outgrow the global X-ray detector market by strengthening its existing businesses and expanding into new market segments and higher-value solutions. Flat panel detectors, integrated hardware-software solutions and next-generation technologies, including photon-counting, are key areas for future growth and support the company’s ambition to gain market share.
A strong financial position provides a solid foundation for investments in product development, new technologies and operational capabilities. This supports Detection Technology’s ability to execute its strategy and pursue its profitable growth ambitions.
Market outlook
MEDICAL
Annual market
growth rate
3%
SECURITY
Annual market
growth rate
3%
INDUSTRIAL
Annual market
growth rate
5%
Global trends as growth drivers
Ageing populations boost investments in healthcare.
Security concerns boost public and private sector investments in security.
Quality and efficiency requirements boost the use of X-rays in the inspection of materials, components, and processes.
Eco and circular economies boost X-ray demand as green technologies, recycling and material sorting become more common.
Lack of raw materials boosts the use of X-rays in the exploration and extraction of scarce resources.
Digitalization and AI boost X-ray usability by enabling more advanced use of data.
DT2030 strategic target
Outgrow the market by driving customer success with smart, data-generating X-ray detectors and outstanding usability.
Business outlook
Detection Technology expects total net sales to grow year-on-year in Q3 and Q4 2026.
The geopolitical situation, new U.S. import tariffs, material constraints, and price competition create uncertainty.
Detection Technology aims to increase its sales by at least 10% per annum and to achieve an operating margin (EBITA) of 15% in the medium term.
Financial targets
MEDIUM-TERM TARGET
Annual
sales growth
>10%
MEDIUM-TERM TARGET
Operating
margin (EBITA)
15%
ANNUAL
Dividend
30-60%