Develops and manufactures radiation detection systems for the detection of radiological and nuclear materials
Arktis Radiation Detectors Ltd
Zurich (CH) · Farnham (GB) · Arlington, VA (US)New on Amplifa
About Arktis
Arktis Radiation Detectors is a Swiss company based in Zurich that develops and manufactures systems for detecting and categorizing radiological and nuclear materials. The technology is based on research at CERN conducted on behalf of ETH Zurich. Core products are neutron and gamma detection systems, including radiation portal monitors, mobile detection kits, drone-based gamma detectors and the Flat Panel Gamma (FPG) detector module based on SiPM technology (standard external dimensions 18.5 x 29.5 cm, custom sizes possible). Instead of high-voltage amplifier tubes, Arktis relies on semiconductor signal processing (silicon photomultipliers), and for neutron detectors on helium-4 technology; ML-based algorithms enable isotope identification. Manufacturing takes place in the company's own design and production facility in Zurich (Binz) as well as in the USA, supplemented by contract manufacturers. Customers are government agencies and industry in the Homeland & Border Security, Nuclear Industry, Recycling, Facility Security and Research segments in North America, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
- Site
- Zürich
- Processes
- Development and manufacture of radiation detection systems (neutron and gamma detection), Flat Panel Gamma (FPG) detector technology based on SiPM, Automatable production and assembly of radiation detectors, In-house Design & Production with contract manufacturers, Mass production of detectors (prototype to mass production), Software development (real-time data acquisition, ML-based isotope identification), Consulting on Rad/Nuc threats and threat assessments, Installation, maintenance & support (24/7)
- Materials
- Helium-4, Silicon (SiPM – Silicon Photomultiplier), Semiconductor (solid state signal readout), NaI scintillator (reference/comparison technology), Silicon Photomultiplier (SiPM), Flat Panel Gamma (FPG) Technology, Commercially available materials
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001
- Founded
- 2007
- Industries
- Homeland & Border Security, Nuclear Industry, Recycling & Manufacturing, Facility Security and Safety, Law Enforcement & Intelligence, Research
- 01
Research & Development (hardware, software, physics)
- 02
Own Design & Production Facility
- 03
Assembly of detector systems
- 04
Software development (real-time data acquisition, ML isotope identification)
- 05
Installation, training & 24/7 support
Technology and Materials
Helium-4
Detection medium for fast neutron detection in high-gamma environments, e.g. in the S670 system.
Silicon Photomultiplier (SiPM)
Semiconductor-based signal readout replacement for photomultiplier tubes with better spectral, temporal and spatial resolution.
Flat Panel Gamma (FPG) Technology
Proprietary flat panel gamma detection technology with the highest sensitivity-to-weight ratio, suitable inter alia for drone applications.
Commercially available materials
The detectors are made of commercially available materials, making production and assembly automatable and scalable.
Sites
Zurich
CHHeadquarters, R&D and production (EMEA)
- Lot size
- Prototype to mass production
- Materials
- 4He, SiPM/semiconductor
- Own design and production facility Zurich-Binz
Farnham
GBUK branch
Arlington, VA
USUS branch (Americas), production
Detection Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development and manufacture of radiation detection systems (neutron and gamma detection)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Helium-4 (4He), Silicon (SiPM), Semiconductor, Scintillator materials |
| Flat Panel Gamma (FPG) detector technology based on SiPMEngineering | – | – | – | – | Semiconductor (SiPM), Scintillator material |
| Automatable production and assembly of radiation detectorsAssembly | – | – | – | – | Semiconductor, readily available materials (not further specified) |
| In-house Design & Production with contract manufacturersAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mass production of detectors (prototype to mass production)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Software development (real-time data acquisition, ML-based isotope identification)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Own design and production facility | Arktis Radiation Detectors | – | – | – | Zurich (Binz), Switzerland |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
Arktis is ISO 9001:2015 certified. The production department covers planning, documentation, occupational safety and quality management including the certification of new products.
| Evidence | Zurich |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 2007
Founded by Rico Chandra, Giovanna Davatz and Mario Voegeli (registered 8 August 2007), based on CERN research conducted on behalf of ETH Zurich
- 2010
Dr. Ulisse Gendotti joins Arktis
- 2023
Participation in the EU project ENTRANCE with field tests of Radiation Portal Monitors
- 2023
Presentation of the Arktis MODES Kit for mobile radiation detection
- 2024
Selected for the UK Government Radiological Nuclear Detection Framework (collaboration with Level Peaks)
- 2024
Presentation of the mobile detection system (drone and case) in Buenos Aires, Argentina