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21/05/2026

Miniaturisation is changing the future of diagnostic imaging.

For decades, advanced imaging systems have became more powerful, but not necessarily smaller, lighter or more accessible.

That is beginning to change.

Across healthcare, there is growing recognition that the future of diagnostics is not just about performance inside major hospitals, but about delivering imaging closer to the patient.

As ARPA-H has highlighted through programs such as PARADIGM, miniaturised imaging technologies have the potential to expand access to advanced diagnostics beyond traditional healthcare settings, particularly in rural, remote and underserved communities.

At Micro-X, this vision sits at the core of our technology strategy.

Our Nano Electronic X-ray (NEX) Technology uses carbon nanotube cold cathode emitters to reduce the size, weight and power requirements of imaging systems while enabling entirely new approaches to X-ray and CT design.

This is helping create:
• Lightweight mobile X-ray systems
• Portable CT designed for point-of-care use
• Imaging platforms capable of deployment beyond traditional radiology departments
• New opportunities for pre-hospital and distributed care

Miniaturisation is not simply an engineering challenge.

It is about rethinking where care can happen and helping bring advanced imaging to more patients, faster.

21/05/2026

What makes NEX Technology different?

Traditional X-ray systems still rely on hot cathode technology - a design architecture that has remained largely unchanged since Wilhelm Rontgen discovered X-rays in 1895.

Micro-X took a different path.

Our proprietary Nano Electronic X-ray (NEX) Technology uses carbon nanotube (CNT) cold cathode emitters to generate X-rays without the need for heated filaments.

That difference unlocks significant advantages:
• Smaller and lighter imaging systems
• Lower power requirements
• Instant electronic switching
• Reduced mechanical complexity
• Greater control of X-ray emission
• New possibilities for multi-tube CT imaging

This technology is the foundation behind our mobile X-ray systems and our next-generation CT development programs.

Importantly, cold cathode CNT technology enables entirely new approaches to CT imaging, including electronically controlled multi-tube arrays that can reduce reliance on large rotating gantries.

From point-of-care imaging to portable CT, NEX Technology is helping redefine what medical imaging systems can look like in the future.

15/05/2026

Today at Micro-X, we celebrate our own Independence Day.

In 2019, our team achieved a milestone many thought impossible - the creation of our first high-current NEX Technology X-ray tube using a carbon nanotube cold cathode emitter.

It was a defining moment for the company.

That breakthrough proved stable, high-current cold cathode X-ray could move beyond theory and into real-world medical imaging applications. It set us on a path few had successfully walked before.

We first proved the technology in mobile X-ray, and now more than 400 of our mobile X-ray units have been sold in more than 38 countries. Today, that same core technology is driving our next frontier: world-first 3D CT imaging using cold cathode CNT technology.

From a single tube forged in a humble Atco hut in Adelaide to rethinking the future of CT imaging, this is the story of determination, engineering and belief in doing what others said couldn’t be done.

This video captures the moment it all began: the successful pinch-off of our first X-ray tube.

At Micro-X, we continue to push beyond boundaries to deliver the future of imaging.

26/04/2026

What makes Micro-X different?

Our technology is built on carbon nanotube X-ray tubes and proprietary high-voltage systems, enabling electronic control of X-ray emission.

This allows for:
• Smaller, lighter imaging systems
• New geometries, including multi-tube CT
• Greater flexibility in system design

It’s a fundamentally different approach to X-ray — and it’s unlocking new applications across healthcare and security.

Deep tech. Real-world impact.

09/01/2026

Late last year we participated in the PARADIGM Demo Day at Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health. Check out the video below to find out more about the project and the important work we are accomplishing.

13/07/2025

Want to know more about stroke? Have a listen to the Purple Pen Podcast interview with Professor Stephen Davis and Professor Geoffrey Donnan AO, both renowned stroke clinicians and co-chairs at our partner Australian Stroke Alliance.

At 4.15 they talk about mobile stroke innovation, including the miniaturised Micro-X Head CT scanner that is small enough to fit in a standard ambulance and the Zeus telehealth platform by Titan Prehospital Innovation.

"This looks as though though they are going to be able to reduce the weight to under 100kg, whereas you look at a standard CAT scan in a hospital is about three tonnes, so to be able to get down to that weight is absolutely remarkable. They are well on track to be able to do that."

Prof Stephen Davis and Professor Geoffrey Donnan AO chat about the different types of strokes and how they are managed; the practice points of novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) and secondary prevention stroke. We also discuss emerging technology with lightweight brain scanners and stroke smart ambul

10/07/2025

Meet Apollo Heidal, a software engineer at Micro-X combining hands-on hardware skills with cutting-edge threat recognition software. From assembling Checkpoints modules to designing algorithms, Apollo works across teams to deliver next-generation security innovation. Learn how his work reflects Micro-X’s mission to push boundaries in CT and advanced imaging solutions.

Meet Apollo Heidal, a software engineer at Micro-X combining hands-on hardware skills with cutting-edge AI. From assembling Checkpoints modules to designing algorithms, Apollo thrives at the intersection of medical technology and security innovation. Learn how his work reflects Micro-X’s mission t...

22/06/2025

Behind the scenes - see how Micro-X is pushing Beyond Boundaries!

In May we opened our doors at Tonsley Innovation District to investors for a first-hand look at how Micro-X is rewriting the rules of X-ray imaging — from NEX Technology carbon-nanotube emitters to our mobile Head CT for stroke, Rover Plus Mobile DR X-ray system and next-generation airport security scanners.

Missed the day? Catch COO Anthony Skeats’ presentation and walk through the highlights in our recap article. See how our vertically integrated tech stack delivers lighter, faster, smarter imaging across healthcare and security.

👉 Read (and watch) here: https://www.micro-x.com/post/micro-x-investor-open-day-showcases-breakthrough-imaging-technology

Discover how Micro-X is revolutionising X-ray imaging with cutting-edge carbon nanotube technology. This recap of our Investor Open Day at Tonsley showcases breakthroughs in mobile CT, airport security screening, and digital X-ray innovation. Watch the full investor presentation to see how our propr...

20/06/2025

We’re proud to be named one of the Top 10 “Golden Voices” in the 2025 AuManufacturing 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers list!

Micro-X’s mission to transform global healthcare and security through our world-first X-ray technology is powered by a bold innovation culture, strong university partnerships, and a relentless drive to solve real-world problems—like bringing stroke diagnosis to the patient or reducing the burden of airport checkpoints. Our thanks to AuManufacturing news and media and the judging panel for recognising the hard work of our talented team and our commitment to structured innovation, collaboration, and measurable impact.

Download the full report and learn more about the 50 trailblazing companies reshaping Australia’s manufacturing future:
👉 https://www.aumanufacturing.com.au/australias-50-most-innovative-manufacturers-2025-report-now-available-to-download-for-free

is very happy to release our campaign report, wrapping up 2025’s iteration of the 50 Most Innovative. This 48-page report features never-before-published Q and As with six of the list’s Top 10 companies – Advanced Navigation, Micro-X, Kite Magnetics, Modra Technology, Wild Tec...

18/06/2025

Watch the latest presentation by Chief Operating Officer Anthony Skeats on how Micro-X’s proprietary platform—including NEX Technology carbon nanotube emitters, high-voltage generators, and high-voltage electronic switching—works together to deliver world-leading high voltage X-ray imaging.

Watch the full investor presentation to learn how Micro-X is advancing mobile medical imaging, airport security screening, and portable CT scanning.

https://bit.ly/44alQqF

Technology presentation by Micro-X Chief Operating Officer Anthony Skeats at the 2025 Investor Open Day at Tonsley Innovation Precinct.- NEX Technology platf...