(Detection Technology: Espoo, Finland) -- Detection Technology, a global leader in X-ray detector solutions, strives to meet 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 nondestructive 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,” says Juha Talasmäki, vice president of business development at Detection Technology. “Manufacturers are looking for inspection solutions that can scale with production without sacrificing reliability.

“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 computed tomography (CT) acquisition.

“We placed our PolyCT rotation stage in front of DT’s X-Panel 43108a detector to scan five objects simultaneously,” says Michael Salamon, group manager for high-energy X-ray systems at Fraunhofer IIS. “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 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.