Arktis Radiation Detectors
Arktis Radiation Detectors is a Swiss company dedicated to developing and manufacturing next-generation systems that detect and categorize radiological and nuclear materials to enhance security and facilitate operations worldwide. They focus on reliable monitoring and detection to prevent threats from radioactive and nuclear materials, serving markets such as homeland security, nuclear industry, recycling and manufacturing, facility security, law enforcement, and research. Their innovative detection systems are used globally, including in research, port security, nuclear decommissioning, and law enforcement, with a strong emphasis on performance, effectiveness, and efficiency. Arktis employs highly skilled scientists and engineers, leveraging research from CERN and ETH Zurich, to create proprietary technologies capable of discovering shielded nuclear materials. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and actively participates in international security and nuclear safety initiatives.
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Arktis Radiation Detectors
Räffelstrasse 11, 8045 Zürich, Switzerland
Patents
Neutron conversion foil, neutron detecting device with such a foil, and method for operating such a neutron-detecting device
US-10274619-B2
View DetailsMethod for obtaining information about a radiation source or a material interacting with a radiation source and a measurement setup for performing the method
US-9651505-B2
View Details
Neutron conversion foil, neutron detecting device with such a foil, and method for operating such a neutron-detecting device
US-10274619-B2
View DetailsMethod for obtaining information about a radiation source or a material interacting with a radiation source and a measurement setup for performing the method
US-9651505-B2
View DetailsProducts
Vehicle and cargo portal monitor systems
Fixed and relocatable portal monitor systems for high-throughput screening of trucks, vehicles and containerized cargo with integrated gamma and neutron detector modules.
Pedestrian and relocatable portal monitors
Portable or fixed pedestrian screening portals for indoor and outdoor use with integrated isotope identification algorithms and options for rapid relocation.
Mobile and van-mounted radiation monitoring systems
Vehicle-mounted monitoring systems for area surveys, source searches and intelligence-driven applications using integrated detector arrays and on-board processing.
UAS-mounted radiation detection kits
Drone-mounted detector kits optimized for payload constraints to enable rapid mapping of large areas with high sensitivity-per-weight gamma detectors.
Modular flat-panel gamma and combined neutron/gamma detector modules
Modular detector slabs and combined neutron/gamma modules intended for integration into portal monitors, industrial systems and custom detector assemblies.
Central alarm station (CAS) software
Centralized aggregation and visualization software that combines multiple detector data streams, displays live measurements on a map and provides event sorting and filtering for incident management.
Vehicle and cargo portal monitor systems
Fixed and relocatable portal monitor systems for high-throughput screening of trucks, vehicles and containerized cargo with integrated gamma and neutron detector modules.
Pedestrian and relocatable portal monitors
Portable or fixed pedestrian screening portals for indoor and outdoor use with integrated isotope identification algorithms and options for rapid relocation.
Mobile and van-mounted radiation monitoring systems
Vehicle-mounted monitoring systems for area surveys, source searches and intelligence-driven applications using integrated detector arrays and on-board processing.
UAS-mounted radiation detection kits
Drone-mounted detector kits optimized for payload constraints to enable rapid mapping of large areas with high sensitivity-per-weight gamma detectors.
Modular flat-panel gamma and combined neutron/gamma detector modules
Modular detector slabs and combined neutron/gamma modules intended for integration into portal monitors, industrial systems and custom detector assemblies.
Central alarm station (CAS) software
Centralized aggregation and visualization software that combines multiple detector data streams, displays live measurements on a map and provides event sorting and filtering for incident management.
Services
Technical and policy consulting to evaluate radiological and nuclear risks, recommend mitigation measures and plan detection deployments.
Installation and commissioning services, operator training (including train-the-trainer) and assessments of deployed system effectiveness to optimize detection probability and reduce operator error.
Provision of static and mobile detection equipment together with operational support for events, critical infrastructure protection and surge requirements.
Sustaining deployed systems via maintenance plans, on-call support, system adjustments and remote diagnostics to ensure long-term operational readiness.
Execution of factory and site acceptance tests against agreed acceptance criteria, and provision of installation and commissioning support to demonstrate readiness for operation.
Technical and policy consulting to evaluate radiological and nuclear risks, recommend mitigation measures and plan detection deployments.
Installation and commissioning services, operator training (including train-the-trainer) and assessments of deployed system effectiveness to optimize detection probability and reduce operator error.
Provision of static and mobile detection equipment together with operational support for events, critical infrastructure protection and surge requirements.
Sustaining deployed systems via maintenance plans, on-call support, system adjustments and remote diagnostics to ensure long-term operational readiness.
Execution of factory and site acceptance tests against agreed acceptance criteria, and provision of installation and commissioning support to demonstrate readiness for operation.
Expertise Areas
- Radiation detection systems engineering
- Gamma spectroscopy and neutron detection methods
- UAS/drone-mounted radiation surveying and payload integration
- Machine learning and algorithm development for signal classification
Key Technologies
- Modular flat-panel gamma and neutron detector architecture
- Solid-state photodetector arrays and semiconductor readout (SiPM-style)
- Helium-4 based neutron detection (3He-free alternatives)
- Energy-discriminating detection using pulse timing and spectroscopic methods
News & Updates
Arktis Radiation Detectors presents its mobile system at the Curso de Gestión de Emergencias Radiológicas in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Paolo Tancioni from Arktis explains their role in the ENTRANCE project, bringing an enhanced Gamma and Neutron detection system with cutting edge algorithms.
The Arktis M800 neutron detector features unique plug-and-play capabilities and is considered the smartest neutron detector on the market.
Demonstrating radiation detection in Vienna with the Arktis drone.
The S670 system is designed for fast neutron detection in high gamma-ray environments, utilizing helium-4 technology and Silicon Photomultiplier detectors.
Arktis will support the UK's national security efforts in radiological and nuclear detection in collaboration with Level Peaks.
Arktis Radiation Detectors presents its mobile system at the Curso de Gestión de Emergencias Radiológicas in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Paolo Tancioni from Arktis explains their role in the ENTRANCE project, bringing an enhanced Gamma and Neutron detection system with cutting edge algorithms.
The Arktis M800 neutron detector features unique plug-and-play capabilities and is considered the smartest neutron detector on the market.
Demonstrating radiation detection in Vienna with the Arktis drone.
The S670 system is designed for fast neutron detection in high gamma-ray environments, utilizing helium-4 technology and Silicon Photomultiplier detectors.
Arktis will support the UK's national security efforts in radiological and nuclear detection in collaboration with Level Peaks.