NOVA R&D
Kromek Group is an international technology company dedicated to making the world a safer and healthier place through innovative detection technology solutions. They design, develop, manufacture, and market hardware and software for CZT solid-state Radiation Detectors, Scintillation Radiation Detector components, and biological threat detection systems, serving OEMs, Civil Nuclear, Security & Defence sectors, and government bodies worldwide. Their mission is to be the preferred supplier of detection solutions that enhance decision-making and safety, with a vision to improve quality of life through detection technology. The company has a rich history of growth and innovation since 2003, with headquarters in the UK and offices in the US.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
NOVA R&D
NETPark, County Durham, TS21 3FD, United Kingdom
Patents
Products
Handheld gamma spectrometer with interchangeable probes
Rugged handheld spectrometer for field and laboratory use with interchangeable high-resolution CZT, NaI and alpha/beta probes for spectral acquisition and isotope identification; on-device reporting and export.
Wearable personal radiation detector (PRD) with spectral logging
Small wearable detector providing continuous dose monitoring, gamma and neutron alarms, on-device spectral storage and export capability for secondary adjudication and forensic analysis.
Handheld radioisotope identification device (RIID) with remote operation
Compact radioisotope identification device offering medium-resolution spectral data, extensive radionuclide libraries and a remote collection mode to obtain spectra at safe standoff distances.
Concealable gamma and neutron personal detector with isotope ID
Concealable personal detector combining gamma and neutron detection with isotope identification and network connectivity for continuous monitoring and centralised adjudication.
UAV-borne aerial radiation mapping payload
Lightweight radiation mapping payload for low-altitude drones delivering geo-tagged radiological measurements, hotspot mapping and repeatable survey capabilities; includes universal gimbal mounting and options for encrypted telemetry.
Static networked radiation monitoring node with satellite communications
Unattended fixed-location monitor for long-term deployment with cloud streaming, battery backup and optional satellite links to maintain data continuity in remote or disrupted communications environments.
Handheld gamma spectrometer with interchangeable probes
Rugged handheld spectrometer for field and laboratory use with interchangeable high-resolution CZT, NaI and alpha/beta probes for spectral acquisition and isotope identification; on-device reporting and export.
Wearable personal radiation detector (PRD) with spectral logging
Small wearable detector providing continuous dose monitoring, gamma and neutron alarms, on-device spectral storage and export capability for secondary adjudication and forensic analysis.
Handheld radioisotope identification device (RIID) with remote operation
Compact radioisotope identification device offering medium-resolution spectral data, extensive radionuclide libraries and a remote collection mode to obtain spectra at safe standoff distances.
Concealable gamma and neutron personal detector with isotope ID
Concealable personal detector combining gamma and neutron detection with isotope identification and network connectivity for continuous monitoring and centralised adjudication.
UAV-borne aerial radiation mapping payload
Lightweight radiation mapping payload for low-altitude drones delivering geo-tagged radiological measurements, hotspot mapping and repeatable survey capabilities; includes universal gimbal mounting and options for encrypted telemetry.
Static networked radiation monitoring node with satellite communications
Unattended fixed-location monitor for long-term deployment with cloud streaming, battery backup and optional satellite links to maintain data continuity in remote or disrupted communications environments.
Services
Provision of CZT detector tiles, modules and complete detector assemblies to OEMs with options for custom pixel geometries, module lengths and levels of electronics integration.
Deployment support for networked detector systems including static nodes, wearable/handheld devices and airborne payloads with cloud integration, satellite communications and encrypted data channels.
Provision and support of gamma spectroscopy analysis software for isotope identification and quantitative analysis, plus device firmware, software updates and integration with analysis pipelines.
Collaborative development projects with technology partners and OEMs for next-generation imaging detector technologies, prototype systems and specialised detection solutions, including ASIC and module co-development.
Development and trial support for autonomous environmental monitoring systems that combine automated air/wastewater sampling, onboard sample processing and sequencing with bioinformatics for early detection of biological threats.
Provision of portable sequencing laboratory platforms and services to enable in-field sequencing and rapid identification of biological samples, plus support for field trials, TRL advancement and end-user testing.
Provision of CZT detector tiles, modules and complete detector assemblies to OEMs with options for custom pixel geometries, module lengths and levels of electronics integration.
Deployment support for networked detector systems including static nodes, wearable/handheld devices and airborne payloads with cloud integration, satellite communications and encrypted data channels.
Provision and support of gamma spectroscopy analysis software for isotope identification and quantitative analysis, plus device firmware, software updates and integration with analysis pipelines.
Collaborative development projects with technology partners and OEMs for next-generation imaging detector technologies, prototype systems and specialised detection solutions, including ASIC and module co-development.
Development and trial support for autonomous environmental monitoring systems that combine automated air/wastewater sampling, onboard sample processing and sequencing with bioinformatics for early detection of biological threats.
Provision of portable sequencing laboratory platforms and services to enable in-field sequencing and rapid identification of biological samples, plus support for field trials, TRL advancement and end-user testing.
Expertise Areas
- Semiconductor gamma and neutron detector development
- Photon-counting detector modules for medical and scientific imaging
- Radiation spectroscopy and isotope identification
- Aerial radiological mapping and UAV payload integration
Key Technologies
- Cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) crystal growth
- Photon-counting semiconductor detectors
- Pixelated detector tiles and scalable arrays
- ASIC readout with charge-sharing and depth-of-interaction correction
News & Updates
Kromek announced it received $5.0m as the second payment installment under its Enablement Agreement with Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Kromek received its first contract worth £1.7m under the UK Government’s Radiological Nuclear Detection Framework for the procurement of detection equipment and services for the Home Office.
Kromek built a specialised bioaerosol evaluation chamber at its headquarters in Sedgefield, UK, to enhance airborne virus detection capabilities.
Kromek was featured on BBC Look North discussing prototype breast imaging technology developed in partnership with Newcastle Hospitals, Newcastle University, and UCL.
A prototype machine capable of detecting tumours in women with dense breast tissue has been developed in Newcastle.
Kromek entered into a collaboration agreement with a new CT technology partner to develop advanced CT detector solutions.
Kromek announced it received $5.0m as the second payment installment under its Enablement Agreement with Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Kromek received its first contract worth £1.7m under the UK Government’s Radiological Nuclear Detection Framework for the procurement of detection equipment and services for the Home Office.
Kromek built a specialised bioaerosol evaluation chamber at its headquarters in Sedgefield, UK, to enhance airborne virus detection capabilities.
Kromek was featured on BBC Look North discussing prototype breast imaging technology developed in partnership with Newcastle Hospitals, Newcastle University, and UCL.
A prototype machine capable of detecting tumours in women with dense breast tissue has been developed in Newcastle.
Kromek entered into a collaboration agreement with a new CT technology partner to develop advanced CT detector solutions.