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Micro-X Rover Set to Make College Basketball Debut

Discover how the Micro-X Rover, a revolutionary portable X-ray system, is making its debut at the NCAA Final Four in San Antonio. Learn how it’s transforming sports medicine by delivering hospital-quality imaging directly to athletes.

2025 Newsletter 1

From expanding the reach of our lightweight mobile X-ray solutions to progressing our game-changing CT imaging technology, 2025 will be about commercial success and delivering benefits to patients and clinicians globally.

Presentation to 2025 ASMIRT Conference

See the presentation given by Chief Operating Officer Anthony Skeats to medical radiation professionals from across Australia and New Zealand on the development of miniaturised CT for stroke detection that can be retrofitted into a standard air or road ambulance.

What is NEX Technology and why should you care?

Discover how carbon nanotube X-ray technology is revolutionizing medical imaging. Learn how NEX Technology provides instant-on imaging, lightweight design, and energy efficiency, making portable X-ray machines possible.

Micro-X selected to develop world-first mobile CT for ARPA-H PARADIGM project

Micro-X will develop a world-first full-body mobile CT for rural healthcare following the award of an up to US$16.4m (A$25m) development contract by the ARPA-H PARADIGM project

Meet Senior Electronics Engineer Bhumi Thakkar

Bhumi was inspired to join Micro-X because of its life-saving products and vision to push beyond boundaries.

Staff spotlight: Peter Cooper

After years working in the defence sector, Peter moved to Micro-X to make a meaningful impact on people's lives.

Cold Cathode X-ray Technology and its Advantages Over Conventional X-ray

Read about how Micro-X carbon nanotube technology advances X-ray into the future

Head CT device delivers first full 3D CT images

World-first production of full Head CT images using proprietary Micro-X miniature X-ray tube array, high voltage switching and imaging software

Micro-X at RSNA 2024: See the Future of Mobile Imaging and CT Technology

See our lightweight Rover Plus Mobile DR and our next product in development - the Head CT for mobile stroke diagnosis.

Developing the Head CT for stroke imaging

Hear from one of the engineers developing the Head CT for mobile stroke diagnosis

Rover Plus: A new standard in lightweight, motorless imaging

WIth its motorless drive thanks to Nano Electronic X-ray Technology, find out how Micro-X’s Rover Plus Mobile DR X-ray is changing X-ray imaging for the better

Simple and smart: design features of the Rover Plus

Hear from Micro-X's Clinical Applications Specialist Rosie as she walks through some of her favourite Rover Plus Mobile DR X-ray features.

$1.5M Varex milestone achieved

$1.5M Varex milestone achieved. Australian hi-tech company Micro-X Ltd (ASX:MX1) (Micro-X or the Company), a leader in cold cathode X-ray technology for health and security markets globally, is pleased to announce the achievement of the fifth and final milestone under the Varex licence agreement.

Micro-X Newsletter 2

It’s a pleasure to deliver to you our second newsletter with updates and insights into our achievements across the business.‍

Ready to scan: designing the Micro-X Head CT for ambulance integration

Read about the design of Micro-X's Head CT from Dr Nyein Chan Aung, Monash University Design Health Collab.

Launch of new website

Micro-X is pleased to launch our new website and updated brand. This launch marks a milestone in our commercial focus, as we work to increase global recognition of our company and technology as the future of X-ray imaging.

2024 Annual Report

The 2024 Annual Report has been published, themed ‘Beyond Boundaries’.

Staff spotlight: Scott Bryant

Meet Micro-X Chief Sales Officer Scott Bryant! Scott recently joined Micro-X, bringing his significant expertise as a Navy EOD and a career in senior sales roles in medical and defence.

Micro-X at Eurosatory 2024

Micro-X will be showcasing the Argus X-ray Camera for defence and security at Eurosatory 2024 in Paris from June 17 to 21.

Micro-X Newsletter I

Inaugural edition of Micro-X’s newsletter. Going forward, these triennial updated will form part of our renewed focus on informing and strengthening connections with our investors and the broader Micro-X community.

First Argus commercial order

The first commercial purchase order for an Argus X-ray Camera unit has been received from a Middle Eastern defence and security company.

‘Seeing things differently’ – meet Daniel Ward

Introducing… Daniel Ward!

First look at the workflow for world-first mobile stroke diagnosis device

A virtual reality walkthrough of world-first mobile stroke diagnosis technology has been released by x-ray innovator Micro-X.

Senior US Homeland Security leader visits Micro-X headquarters

Micro-X is pleased to announce the visit to its headquarters in Adelaide by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Under Secretary for Science and Technology.

Checkpoints at Consumer Electronics Show 2024

Micro-X’s passenger checkpoint will be experienced virtually by the public for the first time at the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas from January 9 – 12.

Launch of new Argus video

Have you seen our new Argus video, showcasing our groundbreaking innovation that promises to transform stand-off imaging of conventional and improvised threats? In this blog post, we’ll delve into the key features and capabilities of the Argus X-ray Camera, showcased in the exciting new video that highlights its unparalleled imaging prowess.

Micro-X joins the Veterans’ Employment Commitment

Micro-X proudly announces it has signed onto the Veterans’ Employment Commitment

Micro-X at RSNA 2023

Micro-X will be attending RSNA 2023 in Chicago this year, held from November 26 to 30

Australian Government sends Rovers to Ukraine

Australian-made Rover mobile x-rays have been included in an Australian Government $20m assistance package to Ukraine.

SA-licon Valley: Inside the Tonsley Innovation District, where local innovators making global waves

Micro-X has featured in a story published in SA Weekend about the former Mitsubishi car manufacturing site, now home to Tonsley Innovation Precinct.

$1.5m Rover mobile x ray order from Australian Government

Micro-X has received a purchase order from the Australian Government for $1.5M of Micro-X Rover mobile x ray systems, ultra-lightweight units providing high quality medical imaging at point of care.

Forbes: Through Airport Security In 30 Seconds?

Micro-X’s passenger checkpoint has been featured in an article by global media company Forbes.

Argus wins two Gold Good Design Awards

Argus X-ray camera has won two prestigious Good Design Award Gold Winner accolades, in product design and engineering design in recognition of outstanding design and innovation.

DHS extends airport security contract by up to $21m

Micro-X Inc. has been awarded an extension on its existing development contract with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to build and test fully integrated self-screening checkpoint modules in an operating airport with travelling passengers.

Developing small high-voltage generators

Developing small high-voltage generators, by Jon Bates, Process Engineering Lead at Micro-X

Argus live demonstrations at US bomb tech expo

Micro-X has carried out its first US demonstrations of its Argus X-ray Camera at a bomb tech expo in Florida.

Micro-X makes AFR Top 50 Fast Global List

Micro-X has placed in the top 50 of Australian Financial Review’s inaugural Fast Global List, published on 13 June. The Fast Global list ranks the Australian companies most quickly growing their revenue sourced from offshore.

ASX-listed Micro-X made a crucial bomb disposal breakthrough

ASX-listed Micro-X made a crucial bomb disposal breakthrough – and the US is watching

Improvised explosive device detection capability demonstrated in field tests

Micro-X has successfully completed the first round of field testing of the Argus X-ray Camera that will transform high-risk search and stand-off imaging capability for improvised explosive device (IED) detection and diagnosis.

Micro-X’s carbon nanotube x-ray technology explained

CEO-Americas and Chief Scientist Brian Gonzales presented on Micro-X’s carbon nanotube technology to the International Organization of Medical Physics on 25th April 2023.

Kingsley Hall appointed CEO on retirement of Peter Rowland

Micro-X founder and Managing Director Peter Rowland has retired, transitioning the Company’s leadership to Kingsley Hall who has been appointed CEO.

Argus X-ray Camera wins international design award

Micro-X has won an internationally-renowned iF Design Award for the Argus X-ray Camera.

Rover Plus mobile x-ray at Australian Grand Prix

The Rover Plus mobile x-ray will make its debut at the pop-up medical clinic at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne this weekend.

Rover Plus mobile x-ray at Australia’s Alfred Hospital

A next generation Rover Plus mobile x-ray is being trialled in Australia at the renowned Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Victoria.

Argus x-ray camera at IDEX 2023

Micro-X is proud to be exhibiting at IDEX 2023 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) as part of Team Defence Australia‘s stand. IDEX is the premier defence and security exhibition in the Middle East, running from February 20 to 24.

Launch of first Reconciliation Action Plan

Micro-X has launched its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), formally endorsed by Reconciliation Australia, as first steps towards sustainably and strategically taking meaningful action to advance Reconciliation.

Staff profile: Sophie Lennon-George

Introducing… Sophie Lennon-George!

Welcome Andrew Hartmann!

Micro-X welcomes Non-Executive Director Andrew Hartmann to the Board.

Proprietary carbon nanotube technology a ‘top trend’ for 2022

Micro-X’s proprietary carbon nanotube technology has been listed in the top 9 trends and takeaways from RSNA 2022.

Australian-first combined PhD-MBA to benefit industry

Micro-X has welcomed the announcement of an Australian-first combined PhD-MBA that will be offered by Flinders University from next year through a compressed doctoral program in tandem with an accelerated masters of business administration.

Portable x-ray units deployed to Ukraine’s frontline

CEO Peter Rowland was interviewed by The Australian newspaper and Sky News about the impact the Rover Mobile DR x-ray systems are having in Ukraine.

Micro-X to attend RSNA and Arab Health Congresses

Micro-X will be attending RSNA 2022 in Chicago from Nov 27 – Nov 31 and Arab Health from 30 Jan – Feb 2 2023.

DHS contract extensions awarded

The US Department of Homeland Security has awarded Micro-X Inc an extension on its development contract for the Miniaturised CT Baggage Scanner and exercised an option to continue the Passenger Self-Screening Checkpoint design.

Semifinalist for Best New Radiology Device

The Rover DR system is a Best New Radiology Device semifinalist for the 2022 Minnies, a global campaign run by respected radiology publication Aunt Minnie to recognise the best and brightest in medical imaging.

$15m strategic investment and technology collaboration

Micro-X has signed a long-term strategic collaboration with Varex Imaging Corporation, the world’s largest independent manufacturer of x-ray technology components.

Argus featured in Australian Defence Magazine

Adelaide company, Micro-X, is set to disrupt bomb disposal

Commercial launch of next generation Rover

Hi-tech x-ray manufacturer Micro-X has launched its next generation Rover mobile DR x-ray, incorporating both an in-house designed and manufactured generator and an extended capability x-ray tube.

Checkpoint featured in airport industry magazine

Our passenger self-service checkpoint technology stars in a feature article by the world’s leading magazine in the field of airport terminals, Passenger Terminal World.

Mobile x-ray units delivered to Ukraine

Eleven Australian-made mobile bedside x-ray units are destined for hospitals in Ukraine to support the medical community in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Major League’s Seattle Mariners first to acquire ‘game changing’ technology

Major League Baseball’s Seattle Mariners will be the first US sporting team to introduce Micro-X’s revolutionary Rover x-ray system.

Next-gen baggage scanner presented to global airport security community

Micro-X has been invited to present its checkpoint security solution, which it is developing in a US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Scientist and Technology Directorate (S&T) funded program, to airport security regulators and security managers in Europe this week and in July.

Micro-X featured on ASX Investor channel

Managing Director Peter Rowland spoke with YouTube interviewer the ASX Investor about Micro-X, our history of innovation and the path ahead.

Leader Healthcare Group to sell Rover in UAE

Micro-X Rover mobile DR system will be distributed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through an exclusive deal signed between Micro-X and Leader Healthcare Group.

Second major US X-ray distributor appointed

Micro-X has signed a distribution agreement for Rover in the United States with Medlink Imaging, a nationwide master dealer of radiographic equipment including Vieworks digital detector solutions.

Building a Workforce to Meet Nanotech Needs

Thank you ANFF South Australia for recognising the contribution of Micro -X in recruiting, developing and retaining talent to advance the boundaries of science through nanotechnology.

Micro-X Partners with US Charity to send Rover X-Ray Units to Ukraine

Australian hi-tech company Micro-X Ltd (ASX:MX1) is supplying Rover mobile bedside imaging units to support the Ukraine’s medical community in the war against Russia.

Micro-X – Business Journal’s lead article

Micro-X is the leading article in today’s Business Journal, profiling our range of exciting revolutionary x-ray technologies across 4 industries.

Micro-X in Aunt Minnie, the worlds largest radiology magazine

The Micro-X debut attendance at the annual #RSNA conference, attracted the attention of Aunt Minnie. The RSNA is the largest radiology conference in the year attended by radiologist specialists from around the world.

Micro-X attending Arab Health 2022

Micro-X is once again present at Arab Health 2022 in The United Arab Emirates, at the Dubai Trade Centre from Jan 24-27th in a new partnership with Leader Healthcare.