Yxlon becomes Comet Yxlon. At this year's Control show, the manufacturer of X-ray and tomography inspection systems announced that it was changing its name to Comet Yxlon, effective September 8, 2022. The new brand underlines Yxlon's long-standing affiliation with Comet, a leading global innovative technology company focused on plasma and X-ray technology.
The fresh, modern design of the new Comet Yxlon brand reflects the company's innovation and enthusiasm for solving customer challenges.
" The Comet Yxlon brand represents decades of X-ray expertise and a passion for making new things possible, in keeping with the motto "Led by experience." " comments Kevin Crofton, CEO of the Comet Group and Acting President of Yxlon. " Lhe rebranding strengthens our presence and reaffirms our importance with Comet Group."
Yxlon's entrepreneurial roots go back to the discovery of X-rays by W.C. Röntgen in 1895 and the manufacture of the first X-ray tube by C.H.F. Müller in 1896. Headquartered in Hamburg, YXLON International GmbH has been part of the Swiss-listed parent company Comet Holding AG since 2007, bringing together under its umbrella a leading global group of innovative technology companies.