Redlen Technologies
Redlen Technologies, a subsidiary of Canon Inc., is a leading provider of multi-energy radiation imaging modules based on proprietary Cadmium Zinc Telluride (CZT) semiconductor sensors, serving the medical, security, and non-destructive test markets.
Company Overview
Redlen Technologies is a leading provider of multi-energy, radiation imaging modules based on proprietary Cadmium Zinc Telluride (CZT) semiconductor imaging sensors. Headquartered on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, the company serves various market segments including medical, security, and non-destructive testing. Redlen Technologies became a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon Inc. in September 2021.
Proprietary Technology and Products
Redlen Technologies leverages its proprietary precision radiation detection and imaging technology, built on advanced in-house Cadmium Zinc Telluride (CZT) semiconductor sensor manufacturing capabilities. Their imaging modules combine state-of-the-art CZT material with sophisticated electronics to deliver application-specific, value-added detector module solutions. Redlen’s sensors provide ultra-high resolution images with better spatial resolution and higher contrast-to-noise ratios than traditional technology.
Medical Photon Counting CT Solutions
Redlen Technologies specializes in revolutionary medical Photon Counting Computed Tomography (PCCT) detector solutions. They are currently the world's only merchant supplier of PCCT detector solutions in clinical use. Their high-resolution multi-energy X-ray imaging modules are incorporated into next-generation photon counting CT scanners by major medical CT OEMs. These systems typically provide twice the image resolution at 40% lower radiation doses compared to traditional scintillator technologies.
Applications in Security and Inspection
Redlen Technologies' precision radiation energy detection and imaging technology is used globally in thousands of baggage scanners and handheld detection systems. They are also developing multi-energy imaging modules in collaboration with leading food inspection system OEMs to detect low-density contaminants in meat, poultry, and fish processing lines. Their technology provides 10x more information than existing solutions by measuring the energy of individual photons.
Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities
Redlen Technologies maintains a world-leading in-house process for growing cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) semiconductor materials and fabricating CZT photon counting sensors. Their proprietary CZT semiconductor production process overcomes traditional limitations to produce high-quality, cost-effective CZT for radiation detection and imaging. This advanced technology significantly reduces radiation doses by eliminating low energy noise and correcting image blooming artifacts.