#APRIL2025 NEWSWIRE

Welcome to the April 2025 edition of the Radiation-Monitor.com Newswire, your monthly briefing on the global radiation detection industry.

This month featured major product rollouts, significant contracts, partnerships, and financial results.

Trends like AI integration, nuclear energy expansion, and cross-sector technology convergence reshape radiation detection in security, energy, healthcare, and environmental protection. Here’s our roundup of the month’s key developments.

April 2025 Radiation Detection Industry Report

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Technology & Product Launches

Mirion Technologies unveiled its CSPevo® AB-100 probe, introducing LightLink™ technology—a leap forward in light collection efficiency and hyper-accurate detection for nuclear and industrial applications. This next-generation probe is tailored for the evolving demands of the nuclear power industry and emergency response.

Hamamatsu Photonics made headlines twice. First, the S17353 silicon avalanche photodiodes were released, delivering low-noise, high-sensitivity detection across a broad light spectrum. Then, a technological milestone: Hamamatsu introduced room-temperature terahertz (THz) wave detectors, including photomultipliers and image intensifiers. These innovations promise breakthroughs in pharmaceuticals, semiconductor testing, and non-destructive inspection fields where cryogenic cooling requirements have long hampered THz imaging.

Smiths Detection rolled out the SDX 6040 X-ray scanner, purpose-built for cruise ship security. Beyond portability and high-throughput screening, it integrates the iCMORE AI platform, enabling real-time automatic threat recognition for explosives, weapons, and contraband.

Argon Electronics released the MultiGAS-SIM, a modular training simulator that accurately mimics multi-gas detection devices. Designed for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) training, it allows responders to rehearse scenarios safely without live agents or radiological materials.

Strategic Partnerships & Major Contracts

• Mirion Technologies was awarded a flagship contract to supply the complete Radiation Monitoring and Nuclear Instrumentation Systems for TerraPower’s Natrium small modular reactor (SMR)—a key project driving the next wave of U.S. nuclear energy.
• Smiths Detection partnered with BigBear.ai and NeuralGuard to integrate open-architecture AI algorithms into its security scanners, reinforcing the trend toward intelligent detection ecosystems.
• Rapiscan Systems (OSI) secured over $74 million in government and international cargo and vehicle inspection systems orders, including advanced Z Portal® drive-through scanners.
• Bertin Environics signed a seven-year contract to provide advanced CBRN detection squad kits to the Norwegian Armed Forces, highlighting continued defense investment in radiation detection.
• Arktis Radiation Detectors closed a new strategic funding round to scale production and enter new markets, adding industry veterans to its board.

Financial Performance

Arktis Radiation Detectors’ new capital infusion reflects investor confidence in neutron and gamma detection solutions for homeland security and emergency response.

Mirion Technologies reported robust Q1 2025 results:

• Revenue: $202 million (+4.9% YoY)
• Adjusted EBITDA: Up 18%
• Returned to profitability after prior-year losses.
• Notably, bookings exceeded $203 million, with several pending mega-deals.

GE HealthCare delivered Q1 revenue of $4.78 billion (+2.7%), beating forecasts, and launched a $1 billion share repurchase plan. Demand remained strong across the imaging and radiotherapy sectors.

Detection Technology Oyj posted mixed results. While medical detector sales rose 14%—spurred by rebounding demand in China—the security market contracted 20% due to delayed European airport CT scanner deployments.

Industry Trends & Insights

AI & Open Architecture Become Standard

Security scanning and radiation monitoring systems increasingly integrate AI analytics for enhanced threat detection, anomaly recognition, and automated decision support. Smiths Detection’s collaborations with BigBear.ai and NeuralGuard are leading examples.

Nuclear Power Renaissance Drives Detector Demand

The SMR movement continues to accelerate. Mirion’s TerraPower contract signals that detector and instrumentation providers are essential partners in new reactor builds, decommissioning, and nuclear safety assurance.

Medical & Scientific Convergence

Hamamatsu’s THz innovations and a groundbreaking multi-radiation handheld detector (developed at the University of Jyväskylä) reflect the convergence of radiation detection with medical imaging, environmental monitoring, and advanced materials research.

Government Investment Remains Strong

From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to Norway’s armed forces, national security contracts boost demand for advanced screening and detection solutions. Key growth areas include border protection, critical infrastructure security, and emergency preparedness.

Innovation in Field Detection

The Finnish-developed “Swiss Army knife” detector, capable of detecting alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron radiation while offering directional gamma source finding, has moved toward commercialization. Such multi-modal, portable solutions are expected to reshape first responder and environmental monitoring toolkits.

Regulatory & Compliance Highlights

While April saw fewer regulatory approvals, compliance-driven procurement continued:

• Nadi International Airport (Fiji) chose Rapiscan's hold-baggage CT scanners to meet ECAC Standard 3 and TSA 7.2 compliance.
• European CT scanner rollouts—delayed in Q1—are expected to resume, benefiting Detection Technology and other suppliers.

Quick Reference — April 2025 Industry Highlights

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