CapeSym develops and supplies advanced scintillator and semiconductor detector materials for nuclear detection applications. They offer high-performance materials like SrI2(Eu) and CdZnTe, along with integrated detector modules and developer kits to enhance radiation monitoring and sensing platforms.
Funding
$1.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
The development and deployment of advanced nuclear detection systems are hindered by the availability of high-performance scintillator and semiconductor detector materials. Challenges exist in achieving consistent material quality, optimizing light output and energy resolution, and integrating these sensitive components into robust, deployable modules.
Solution
CapeSym provides advanced scintillator and semiconductor detector materials, modules, and systems designed for nuclear detection applications. Leveraging expertise in crystal growth and solid-state physics, the company produces materials like SrI2(Eu) and CdZnTe with optimized performance characteristics, such as high light output and improved energy resolution. These materials are offered in various configurations, including encapsulated crystals and packaged detector cores, to facilitate integration into diverse sensing platforms. CapeSym also provides developer kits for rapid prototyping and system integration.
Target Audience
The primary customers are organizations and researchers involved in nuclear detection, radiation monitoring, and materials science, including government agencies and companies requiring specialized detector components.
Features
- Scintillator materials including SrI2(Eu), CLYC(Ce), and LaBr3(Ce,Sr) with light output up to 90,000 ph/MeV.
- Semiconductor materials such as CsPbBr3, TlBr, CdZnTe, and Perovskites.
- ScintiClear gamma detectors featuring 2.9% energy resolution at 662 keV and warrantied 3.3% ER in 2-inch diameters.
- Detector modules available as encapsulated crystals or packaged detector cores in 1”, 1.5”, and 2” diameters, including options with PMTs and ANSI compatible packaging.
- Developer's Kit offering a plug-and-play solution with PMT, high voltage, and MCA for rapid system development.
- SiPM detectors and compact spectrometer configurations for specialized applications.
- Expertise in crystal growth, solid-state physics, analytical chemistry, and materials science applied to detector development.