DECTRIS develops and manufactures high-performance X-ray and electron cameras that count individual photons and electrons. These detector systems are used by scientists in synchrotrons and laboratories to achieve high-quality results in materials science and medical applications.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Scientific research and industrial applications require accurate and reliable detection of X-rays and electrons, but traditional detectors often lack the necessary performance in terms of speed, sensitivity, and dynamic range. This limitation hinders advancements in materials science, medical imaging, and other fields that rely on precise detection of photons and electrons.
Solution
DECTRIS provides high-performance hybrid-pixel X-ray and electron detectors that address the limitations of traditional detection methods. These detectors count individual photons and electrons, enabling more accurate and reliable data collection. DECTRIS detectors are used in synchrotron beamlines and laboratories, facilitating advancements in techniques such as macromolecular crystallography, electron microscopy, and X-ray spectroscopy. The company's hybrid-pixel technology allows for direct detection of X-rays and electrons, offering a high dynamic range and zero readout noise.
Target Audience
The primary customers are scientists and researchers in synchrotrons and laboratories, as well as businesses providing scientific equipment, who require high-performance X-ray and electron detectors for materials science, medical imaging, and other applications.
Features
- Hybrid-pixel technology for direct detection of X-rays and electrons
- Photon-counting detectors for accurate and reliable data collection
- High dynamic range to discern weak and strong signals
- Fast frame rates for high-speed imaging
- Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) for signal processing and digitalization
- In-vacuum compatibility for X-ray detection
- Variety of sensor materials optimized for different applications
- Software for detector control and data processing
- DECTRIS CLOUD for data sharing and collaboration