Intraoral Dental
DC-Air®
True Wireless® intraoral sensor. Direct conversion image quality, corded-sensor speed, and phosphor plate comfort — without the wire.
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Direct Conversion,
Direct Advantage.
Athlos develops and manufactures advanced X-ray imaging sensors — delivering superior image quality, higher sensitivity, and faster acquisition for dental, medical, and industrial applications.
Our team invented Direct Conversion.
For over 30 years, Direct Conversion sensors have defined
what precision x-ray imaging and Image Accuracy stands for.
By eliminating the scintillator and converting X-rays directly into electrical pulses, Athlos sensors and linear arrays eliminate the root cause of image degradation. The result is sharper detail, truer contrast, and reliable performance across the full dose range.
1993
Direct conversion founded by our team
35+
Years of expertise
38
Markets through distribution partners
510(k)
FDA Clearance
ISO
13485:2016 Certified
The Science Behind Performance
Direct conversion.
No intermediate steps.
No compromise.
Conventional X-ray sensors rely on a scintillator to first convert X-rays into visible light, which then enters a photodiode with limited fill factor and converts to an electric pulse . The non direct conversion of x-rays to light, light to electric pulse, introduces significant blur, signal loss (fill factor which is much less than 100%) and undetected x-rays (due to limited DQE of the scintillators).
Athlos sensors use CdTe-CMOS and Si-CMOS direct conversion hybrids that convert X-ray photons directly into electric pulses that retain point accuracy. No scattered light means no loss of point accuracy. No light conversion. No phosphor layer. No unnecessary blurriness. No signal and contrast loss.
CdTe and Si direct conversion materials
Proprietary full-custom CMOS readout
Single-photon sensitivity capability
Advanced reconstruction and filter libraries
Product Portfolio
Purpose-built for demanding applications.
Five product and service lines — each built on the same foundation of direct conversion precision and decades of X-ray imaging expertise.
Dental · Medical · Industrial
Ultra-Fast Scanning Sensor
Ultra-fast, single-photon-sensitive CdTe-CMOS scanning sensor for dental panoramic, cephalometric, medical, and industrial imaging.
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Industrial Imaging
Industrial IP67 TDI
IP67-rated ultra-fast TDI scanning detector for continuous inline inspection in demanding industrial environments. No active cooling.
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Detector Manufacturing
Manufacturing Services
Precision detector manufacturing — CMOS bumping, flip chip bonding, wire bonding, die assembly, and characterization. VTT Micronova access. We offer a wide range of contract manufacturing services.
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Software & Integration
Software Products
TWAIN module, reconstruction algorithm libraries, post-processing filters, and SDK — available as part of an Athlos system or independently licensed.
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Manufacturing & Partnership
Built in Finland.
Trusted worldwide.
Athlos sensors are manufactured in-house and at the VTT Micronova cleanroom facility in Espoo — one of Europe's leading nanofabrication environments. From CdTe bump bonding to final sensor assembly, we control the full process.
Cleanroom Manufacturing
In-house and VTT Micronova production under rigorous process controls.
Global Partner Network
Partners spanning CMOS design, detector materials, software, and applications worldwide.
ISO 13485:2016
Certified quality management for consistent product reliability and regulatory readiness.
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Ready to move faster
and perform better?
Whether you are developing next-generation imaging systems or enhancing existing platforms, Athlos provides the technology, expertise, and long-term support to help you succeed.
Contact Athlos
info@athlos.fi
Espoo, Finland