Silveray to showcase groundbreaking digital X-ray film at Materials Testing 2026
09/07/2026
Silveray, a UK deep-tech innovator in X-ray imaging technology, will be exhibiting at Materials Testing 2026 on Stand D17 at The International Centre, Telford, on 8-9 September. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the latest developments in the company's groundbreaking digital X-ray film (DXF) technology, an ultra-thin, flexible digital detector designed specifically for industrial radiographic inspection applications.
Silveray is a deep-tech spin-out from the Advanced Technology Institute at the University of Surrey and is now headquartered at Pear Mill in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The company is developing innovative X-ray detectors based on its proprietary NPX X-ray conversion technology, with a mission to make digital X-ray inspection more accessible, practical and cost-effective for industrial users.
At Materials Testing 2026, Silveray will showcase DXF, a flexible digital detector that combines the familiar workflow advantages of traditional radiographic film with the speed and efficiency of digital imaging. Unlike conventional rigid flat-panel detectors, DXF is less than 1 mm thick and flexible enough to conform around pipes and complex geometries, enabling inspections in locations that have traditionally required film.
The technology has been specifically developed to address one of the biggest remaining barriers to digital radiography within industrial non-destructive testing (NDT). While conventional digital detectors offer significant productivity advantages, many weld inspections continue to rely on film because existing detector formats cannot easily fit around the component being inspected. DXF has been designed to bridge this gap by delivering digital image acquisition while retaining the flexibility that radiographers value in film-based inspection methods.
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| Silveray’s DXF is flexible enough to conform around pipes and complex geometries |
Visitors to Stand D17 will be able to learn how DXF can be wrapped directly around pipes and fitted into confined inspection locations while remaining connected to a laptop via a USB-C connection for immediate image capture and review. This eliminates film processing delays and allows inspectors to make faster decisions in the field, significantly improving productivity without requiring major changes to existing inspection practices.
The detector is built around Silveray's patented NPX technology, a novel X-ray-sensitive semiconductor material that enables direct conversion of X-rays into electrical charge. By eliminating the intermediate light conversion stage used in traditional indirect detectors, Silveray aims to deliver improved image sharpness and contrast while maintaining a cost-effective manufacturing approach.
Silveray's attendance at Materials Testing 2026 follows a period of rapid growth and commercial development. The company has expanded its facilities and capabilities in Stockport and continues to engage with industrial customers across critical sectors, including oil and gas, power generation, aerospace, defence and infrastructure inspection. These industries depend on reliable weld inspection and integrity management, making them ideal candidates for next-generation digital radiography technologies.
According to Silveray, the objective is not simply to create another digital detector, but to make digital radiography accessible to users who have previously remained dependent on film. By combining flexibility, ease of use and an economic model designed to align with existing industry practices, the company believes DXF can accelerate the industry's transition from film to digital inspection.
Visitors attending Materials Testing 2026 are invited to meet the Silveray team at Stand D17 to discuss industrial radiography challenges, view demonstrations of DXF technology and learn more about the future of flexible digital X-ray inspection. The company will also be available throughout the event to discuss partnership opportunities, field evaluations and future product developments.
