XNOVO TECHNOLOGY APS

Their core work

Xnovo Technology is a Danish SME that develops advanced 3D X-ray imaging and tomography software for industrial inspection. Their core product analyzes the internal structure of fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) components using micro-CT and X-ray techniques, enabling manufacturers to verify fibre orientation and detect defects non-destructively. They bridge the gap between academic imaging research (synchrotron, electron microscopy) and practical industrial quality control, particularly for composite materials used in aerospace, automotive, and wind energy sectors.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Xnovo started in the academic imaging world — their early involvement in MUMMERING (2018) dealt with broad tomography methods including synchrotron radiation, electron microscopy, and high-performance computing for 4D imaging. By 2020, their focus narrowed sharply toward industrial application: 3D X-ray imaging of fibre-reinforced plastics and micro-CT, with new capabilities in interference X-ray optics. The successful progression from FIONA Phase 1 (feasibility, €50K) to Phase 2 (commercialization, €1.26M) confirms they moved from research-adjacent work to a market-ready industrial inspection product.

Xnovo is moving from academic imaging research toward commercial non-destructive testing products for composite materials manufacturing — expect them to seek industrial validation partners and manufacturing end-users next.

How they like to work

Xnovo primarily leads its own projects — 2 of 3 projects as coordinator, both through the SME Instrument, indicating they drive their own R&D agenda rather than fitting into others' plans. Their third-party role in MUMMERING (a large MSCA training network with 25 partners across 11 countries) shows they also contribute specialist expertise to large academic consortia. Working with them means either buying into their product vision or tapping their imaging know-how as a niche specialist.

Despite being a small company with only 3 projects, Xnovo has touched 25 unique partners across 11 countries — largely through the MUMMERING training network. This gives them an unusually broad academic network in imaging and materials science for an SME of their size.

What sets them apart

Xnovo occupies a very specific niche: they turn complex X-ray tomography science into usable industrial software for composite materials inspection. Few SMEs combine deep academic imaging expertise (synchrotron, electron microscopy) with a clear commercial product for manufacturers. Their successful SME Instrument Phase 1-to-Phase 2 progression proves both technical credibility and market potential — making them an attractive partner for anyone needing non-destructive testing of composite structures.

Highlights from their portfolio

• FIONA
  Rare SME Instrument Phase 1 → Phase 2 success story (€50K → €1.26M), demonstrating validated market potential for their fibre orientation analysis technology.
• MUMMERING
  Large MSCA training network (25 partners, 11 countries) in multiscale imaging — gave Xnovo access to a broad European research network well beyond typical SME reach.