
Ultra-fast, high-resolution X-ray and electron detectors
We design and manufacture high-performance detectors for scientific research and industrial applications – trusted by scientists and companies worldwide.

LAMBDA for X-rays

AEON for X-rays NEW

SPARTA for X-rays

AMBER for electrons
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LAMBDA lab line
Hi-resolution detectors with frame rates up to 75 fps By working closely with researchers and laboratory users, we recognized the need for detector systems that are optimized for a different …
Delivery of LAMBDA 9M
A customer in Germany requested a large area detector for their high-energy beamlines. His experiments use diamond anvil cells to put samples under huge pressure and study the dynamics. Thus, …Products
Our high-performance detectors
X-Spectrum offers four high-performance detector families tailored for demanding X-ray and electron imaging applications. Our portfolio includes the LAMBDA photon-counting detectors based on Medipix3 technology, the AEON event-driven X-ray detectors powered by Timepix4, the SPARTA photon-integrating detectors based on AGIPD technology, and the AMBER electron detectors built on the proven Medipix3 platform. Together, they provide solutions for synchrotron, XFEL, laboratory, electron microscopy, and industrial applications.
Explore our case studies to discover how X-Spectrum detectors have enabled cutting-edge scientific research and industrial innovation.
X-ray and electron detection
Techniques that power discovery
Explore the core techniques powered by our technology. From X-ray scattering and imaging to spectroscopy and electron microscopy, X-Spectrum provides advanced solutions that enable cutting-edge research across a wide range of applications.
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Documentation, manuals and more
Explore brochures for each detector family to discover key features, applications, and technical capabilities. Detailed manuals are available upon request, providing comprehensive information on installation, operation, and maintenance. For specific applications or future projects requiring additional technical information or expert guidance, please use the contact form, and a member of the team will get back to you.
About X-Spectrum
A DESY spin-off
X-Spectrum GmbH is dedicated to advancing scientific research and industrial innovation. Founded in 2014 as a spin-off from the research centre DESY in Hamburg, X-Spectrum combines scientific expertise with detector development. Our team has extensive experience installing detectors at a wide range of facilities, and we are committed to supporting experimentalists in their research. We design our detectors to be reliable workhorses that perform consistently under the demanding conditions of modern synchrotron experiments, industrial workflows, and laboratory settings.




