Thiax, a Danish deeptech startup, has announced an investment from PSV Hafnium to accelerate the development of its non-destructive 3D inspection technology. This technology is based on the use of X-rays to analyze components made of polymers and composite materials.

Advanced X-ray Inspection

Currently, in sectors such as aerospace, quality assurance relies on destructive testing and ultrasound. While effective at identifying failures or surface defects, these methods often fail to reveal the root causes of problems or measure critical parameters such as material stress and crystallinity.

Thiax aims to bridge this gap by combining X-ray diffraction with multispectral detectors and 3D measurement technology. The system offers three-dimensional, depth-resolved visibility of the internal structures of materials, all through a compact instrument suitable for use in production lines.

Applications and Future Prospects

The company is initially focusing on the aerospace sector, where quality control represents a significant challenge. In the future, Thiax plans to extend the applications of its technology to the quality control of spacecraft and the use of recycled polymers in everyday products.

The investment from PSV Hafnium will allow Thiax to prepare its system for stable and reproducible use in industrial production environments, to carry out pilot projects with aerospace partners, and to strengthen its organizational structure for product development and commercial validation. The ultimate goal is to transform quality control into an enabling element for advanced large-scale production.