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Garbsen, September 28, 2026 – As announced at ICT 2026, X-RAY WorX is introducing an advanced version of its successful THE Plus product family. The new high-resolution microfocus X-ray tube XWT-320-THE Plus, combines an acceleration voltage of 320 kV, a maximum target power of 120 W, and the advantages of transmission tube geometry with its exceptionally high geometric magnification. This enables even faster and, at the same time, more detailed imaging.
The further development of the THE Plus product family was driven by industrial users’ growing demand for higher inspection speeds and shorter scan times. The high-resolution XWT-320-THE Plus transmission X-ray tube was specifically designed for applications that combine high radiographic performance with high geometric magnification. It is particularly well-suited for industrial CT systems and high-resolution inspection tasks in emerging markets such as electric mobility, battery technology, energy and power electronics, and additive manufacturing.
Features of XWT-320-THE Plus:
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- Accelerating voltage up to 320 kV
- Maximum target power of 120 W
- Minimum FOD of 0.45 mm
- Resolution: 3 µm (up to 2 µm, depending on the target type) *
- Various target options for dose- or resolution-optimized applications
* Technical specifications for the standard configuration are summarized in Table 1 and Table 2.
The power range has also been expanded for the other THE-Plus systems with nominal acceleration voltages of 225 kV, 240 kV, and 300 kV. These systems are now available with a choice of standard power ratings of 80 W or 120 W, offering additional flexibility for a variety of testing tasks. If necessary, it is also possible to determine whether existing systems can be upgraded accordingly.
Systems with a target power of 120 W enable stable operation of the microfocus X-ray tube at up to 50% higher X-ray intensity. This significantly reduces scan times compared to the previous XWT-THE-Plus generation.
With the new XWT-320-THE Plus, we offer our customers a powerful combination of high resolution, high performance, and high flexibility. This allows inspection processes to be significantly accelerated while meeting the highest quality standards.
Contact us to learn how you can benefit from the new transmission X-ray tube in your applications.
** The resolution data were determined at maximum geometric magnification using an iRay NDT 0909M detector (pixel size: 205 µm).
Microfocus X-ray tube XWT-320-THE Plus