Silveray develops affordable large-area direct conversion detectors using patented semiconductor ink for the X-ray imaging market, enabling high-resolution imaging with lower radiation doses. Their flexible digital X-ray film (DXF) replaces traditional radiographic film and CR plates, facilitating efficient inspection of pipes and complex surfaces in industries such as aerospace and energy.
Funding
$8.2M 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
Traditional X-ray imaging methods using radiographic film or CR plates can be inefficient for inspecting pipes and complex surfaces, requiring chemical processing and potentially causing delays. Existing digital flat panel detectors are often too rigid, thick, heavy, or expensive for many industrial applications, limiting their usability in confined spaces or on curved surfaces.
Solution
Silveray provides a flexible digital X-ray film (DXF) that replaces traditional radiographic film and CR plates, enabling more efficient X-ray and gamma ray inspection. The DXF utilizes Silveray's patented X-ray sensitive semiconductor ink (NPX) to create a thin, bendable direct conversion digital X-ray detector. This detector connects via USB-C to a remote read-out box or laptop, which collects and processes data to produce an instantaneous digital image. The flexibility of the DXF allows it to conform to curved surfaces and fit into space-constrained areas, making it suitable for non-destructive testing (NDT) in various industries.
Target Audience
Silveray's primary customers are in industries such as aerospace, energy, and watercraft, specifically those involved in non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection of pipes, welds, and complex composite structures.
Features
- Patented NPX semiconductor ink for direct conversion of X-rays to electrical signals
- Flexible detector design less than 1mm thick, enabling use in confined spaces and on curved surfaces
- USB-C connectivity for real-time data acquisition and image processing
- High X-ray imaging performance with improved resolution and dose efficiency compared to indirect conversion detectors
- Suitable for a wide range of X-ray and gamma ray energies
- Potential for use in dosimetry with a soft, flexible skull cap for radiotherapy treatment monitoring