Company History
Since the early 1980’s the 3D research group at The Nottingham Trent University had been working in the field of stereoscopic 3D imaging systems for security and commercial applications. The group’s innovative work in the field led them to become known as one of the worlds leading technical authorities on 3D X-ray imaging systems for security applications. In the autumn of 1996 Nick Fox, the current CEO of the Company, brought together a team of commercial, technical and academic parties to form the Image Scan Holdings group of companies that then entered into an exclusive arrangement to exploit the intellectual property from the University.
With support from the UK’s Department for Transport, through the Police Scientific Development Branch, and the USA’s Transportation Security Administration, the Company carried out extensive further research and development needed to bring the novel 3D x-ray imaging technology to the security market.
The Company developed the knowledge and expertise to design and build a range of x-ray systems for a number of applications and customers. In 2003 our 3D software and camera were first integrated into an OEM airport baggage scanner, which was successfully launched for sale worldwide in the summer of 2004. The Company continues to develop products for the Security Market, some of which can be seen at http://www.3DX-ray.com
During this period the Company also recognised the benefits that single and multi-view X-ray imaging systems could bring to industrial inspection. x-ray inspection offers the unique capability of detecting concealed faults and contaminants (irrespective of their material) within products and assemblies. The Company developed a range of powerful x-ray inspection tools capable of operating in real-time within the production line itself inspecting 100% of the production output. Operating in either 3D or 2D the Group’s technology provides a new generation of flexible, cost effective and compact x-ray inspection systems for industry.
The modular nature of the technology allows the Company to offer optimised configurable solutions to satisfy the requirements of end-users and systems integrators wishing to detect concealed faults or contaminants within their products. The technology is applicable to a wide range of products.
