SBIR/STTR Research Award

Portable 3D X-ray to improve EOD & IED Scanning Penetration Testing Effectiveness

Award identifier d39188b120c2a6b1d98b067a2ad915591b7b0ea8e9dcd26656d2ffbb73fa60ecAwarding agency Department of Defense · Air Force

Award amount

$74,886

Program and phase

SBIR · Phase I

Award year

2025

Award details

Awarding agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Air Force
Recipient company: NCX CORPORATION
Proposal award date: 2025-01-17
Contract end date: 2025-04-17
UEI: E264TPYMXU97
Solicitation number: X24.7
Topic code: AFX247-PCSO1

Research abstract

We aim to bring this revolutionary X-ray technology to Air Force IED inspection and evaluation.á In addition to clearly showing small wires, the NCX lab scale system has also demonstrated the ability to penetrate metal surfaces and provide clear 3D images of objects on the other side of the metalásurface.á For the same input power, CNT X-ray tubes operate at approximately 40% greater efficiency than X-ray tubesáproviding greatly enhanced imaging quality for portable X-ray systems.ááThis new technology will drive a complete rethinking of how X-ray isáused in medical, security and military applications as NCX's CNT technology brings powerful, clear 3D imaging to these applications.áWe believe this NCX technology is at a TRL level 5 currently.

Technology keywords

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Research funding history

4 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (2024–2025). Reported award amounts total $2,649,743. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.

Phases: Phase II, Phase I

Agencies: Department of Defense

Agency intelligence

Department of Defense

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