Formed in 1986
by Roger Hadland, X-Tek Systems Ltd designed and developed real-time
micro-focus and pulsed x-ray sources for a range of electronics,
NDT and research applications. Since that time, through an extensive
product development program, a range of standard products and inspection
systems has been successfully developed.
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X-Tek Group has evolved over 20 years to become the leading manufacturer
of real-time, micro-focus x-ray inspection systems for quality control,
research and failure analysis. The Group provides systems for a
wide range of industries including; electronics, semiconductor,
automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, medical plus many others
and is continuously looking at new markets and opportunities.
In 2007, X-Tek became part of the Metris
group, a leading worldwide total solution provider of innovative
metrology systems.
X-Tek , now Metris, is unique in having the total system design
and manufacture under direct control. Key developments include X-Tek’s
unique and patented integrated x-ray source, Inspect-X system control
and analysis software, and sample manipulators that outperform all
competitors. The range of integrated micro-focus sources, now extended
to 450kV, provides higher performance and is almost maintenance
free compared to conventional micro-focus.
Today, pinpoint-sharp x-ray and CT images provide detailed insight
into a fuel injector, turbine blade, plastic tooth wheel, medical
implant, electronic connector and even lipstick. In Formula 1 racing,
CT analysis is used for lifetime verification of key race car components.
The same CT technology is used at the London Natural History Museum
on natural specimens by the National Research Council Canada for
investigation in titanium implants and by Norwegian Technical Institute
(NGI) for analysis of rock samples. In an exciting link-up between
high-tech industry and international universities, CT even helped
resolve the complex mysteries of the famous 2000 year old Antikythera
Mechanism.
For the investigation of electronics devices and printed circuit
boards, X-Tek offers a line of dedicated X-ray and CT inspection
systems that trace hidden defects, such as broken wire bonds, solder
flow issues, thin copper traces and epoxy voids.
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