Question 1

I know X-rays from hospital scans or airport security — is this the same kind of thing?

Accepted Answer

X-rays work by passing radiation through an object — dense areas (like bone, or a metal object in your bag) block more of it, which is how you get an image. The problem is that X-rays struggle to get through thick or dense material, like a thick slab of steel, and they're not something you'd want to use too often on the human body. MuRayTech uses a different particle called a muon instead of X-rays. Muons are heavier and more penetrating, so they can "see through" things that X-rays can't — while being gentler, which matters for both industrial inspection and medical use.

Question 2

What does MuRayTech actually do?

Accepted Answer

At MuRayTech, we use Active Muon Imaging (AMI) to look deep inside dense, complex materials and build precise 3D maps of their internal structure. We're starting with industrial quality control across aerospace, defense, and heavy manufacturing—inspecting everything from massive 3D-printed rocket engines and gas turbines to critical nuclear components. Long-term, we plan to expand into security screening, customs, and medical diagnostics.

Question 3

Isn't muon imaging already a known technique — what's "Active" about it?

Accepted Answer

Muon imaging (also called muon tomography, or muography) already exists, but the conventional version is passive: it relies on muons that occur naturally, created when cosmic rays from space hit our atmosphere. That means you have to wait for however many muons happen to fall from the sky, which limits speed and where you can use it.

Question 4

What's the benefit of generating muons artificially instead of using natural ones?

Accepted Answer

Because passive muon imaging depends on the natural (and fairly low) rate of cosmic-ray muons, scans can take a long time — sometimes weeks. By producing muons artificially and on demand, MuRayTech aims to make muon imaging dramatically faster and practical in everyday settings, like a factory floor or a clinic, instead of requiring a specialised fixed installation.

Question 5

Who is behind MuRayTech and how far along is the technology?

Accepted Answer

MuRayTech was founded by Andi Hektor (ex-CERN particle physicist, also co-founder of GScan, a company using passive muon imaging for bridge structures and tunnels) and Kristjan Põder (who led a laser-plasma accelerator research team at DESY in Hamburg). The company is an early-stage deep-tech startup working across Hamburg and Tallinn. The company has joint projects with DLR (German Space Agency), DESY, Siemens Energy, Marvel Fusion and its subsidiary Caelora, and many other partners.

Question 6

When will this be available, and can I get involved or learn more?

Accepted Answer

MuRayTech is an early-stage company, working hard to bring Active Muon Imaging from the lab to real-world use in industry, security, and medicine. We're actively working together with partners in aerospace, defence, heavy and energy industries to provide our first imaging service in 2027. If you're working in a field where this could matter or simply want to follow our progress — we'd love to hear from you at info@muray.tech. If you are interested in joining our team, please drop an email, talents@muray.tech

Where X-ray stops. MuRay begins.

Where X-ray stops. MuRay begins.

Where X-ray stops. MuRay begins.

Build the future of automation

Build the future of automation

Build the future of automation

From rocket engines to the human body. One technology. One vision for the future.

Non-Destructive Testing

Customs & Security
Screening

Medical
Imaging

Frequently
asked questions

Frequently
asked questions

I know X-rays from hospital scans or airport security — is this the same kind of thing?

What does MuRayTech actually do?

Isn't muon imaging already a known technique — what's "Active" about it?

What's the benefit of generating muons artificially instead of using natural ones?

Who is behind MuRayTech and how far along is the technology?

When will this be available, and can I get involved or learn more?

I know X-rays from hospital scans or airport security — is this the same kind of thing?

What does MuRayTech actually do?

Isn't muon imaging already a known technique — what's "Active" about it?

What's the benefit of generating muons artificially instead of using natural ones?

Who is behind MuRayTech and how far along is the technology?

When will this be available, and can I get involved or learn more?

Laser Plasma
Accelerator

MuRay Tech is built on accelerator and detector physics from DESY, CERN, and Imperial.

MuRay Tech is built on accelerator and detector physics from DESY, CERN, and Imperial.

Follow the vision

Our Team

Dr. Kristjan Põder

Dr. Kristjan Põder

Dr. Andi Hektor

Dr. Andi Hektor

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Movement

Active Muon Imaging. See inside the structures X-ray cannot reach.

Active Muon Imaging. See inside the structures X-ray cannot reach.

Active Muon Imaging. See inside the structures X-ray cannot reach.

Where X-ray stops. MuRay begins.

Where X-ray stops. MuRay begins.

Where X-ray stops. MuRay begins.

Build the future of automation

Build the future of automation

Build the future of automation

From rocket engines to the human body. One technology. One vision for the future.

Non-Destructive Testing

Customs & SecurityScreening

MedicalImaging

Frequentlyasked questions

Frequentlyasked questions

I know X-rays from hospital scans or airport security — is this the same kind of thing?

What does MuRayTech actually do?

Isn't muon imaging already a known technique — what's "Active" about it?

What's the benefit of generating muons artificially instead of using natural ones?

Who is behind MuRayTech and how far along is the technology?

When will this be available, and can I get involved or learn more?

I know X-rays from hospital scans or airport security — is this the same kind of thing?

What does MuRayTech actually do?

Isn't muon imaging already a known technique — what's "Active" about it?

What's the benefit of generating muons artificially instead of using natural ones?

Who is behind MuRayTech and how far along is the technology?

When will this be available, and can I get involved or learn more?

Laser PlasmaAccelerator

MuRay Tech is built on accelerator and detector physics from DESY, CERN, and Imperial.

MuRay Tech is built on accelerator and detector physics from DESY, CERN, and Imperial.

Follow the vision

Our Team

Dr. Kristjan Põder

Dr. Kristjan Põder

Dr. Andi Hektor

Dr. Andi Hektor

Join theMovement

Active Muon Imaging. See inside the structures X-ray cannot reach.

Active Muon Imaging. See inside the structures X-ray cannot reach.

Active Muon Imaging. See inside the structures X-ray cannot reach.

Customs & Security
Screening

Medical
Imaging

Frequently
asked questions

Frequently
asked questions

Laser Plasma
Accelerator

Join the
Movement