When failure is not an option. Count on reliable high-resolution imaging and strategic survivability testing for aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing.
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When the smallest flaw can trigger system failure, neutron radiography and radiation-effects testing helps keep components qualified and missions moving forward.
For decades, agencies and companies have depended on oversubscribed reactors. But these are often plagued by outages that stall programs and raise risks.
We’re changing that.
Our neutron systems now give mission-critical industries reliable access, production-scale throughput, and auditable data. We’ve already delivered thousands of successful tests that help ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of technologies society depends on.
Radiation is brutal on microelectronics. It flips bits, degrades performance, and can eventually force systems offline. That’s why radiation-effects testing is essential to prove survivability before deployment.
FLARE sets a new standard for testing. It’s the strongest steady-state 14 MeV fusion neutron source available today, purpose-built for predictable access, high uptime, and fast turnaround.
With FLARE, you can:
Complete single event effects and displacement-damage tests in days.
Irradiate multiple devices in parallel with dual rapid-loading frames.
Count on real-time flux validation with every run—dose and spectrum are always auditable.
Test electronics in a clean environment with no EMI interference.
Stage and monitor parts efficiently in dedicated customer space.
Trust a secure, ITAR-registered facility that meets ISO 9001/AS9100 and DoD standards.
“There's no better facility than FLARE for 14 MeV neutrons. We'll be using FLARE. Full stop.”
— Major defense prime contractor
Neutron imaging exposes what other methods miss: from residue in turbine blades and flaws in composites, to moisture in housings and debris inside assemblies.
Until now, seeing these inclusions was frustrating and unreliable. Reactor-based imaging meant scarce slots and unpredictable outages.
Phoenix Imaging Center is different. It’s one of the only commercial sites in the world offering production-scale neutron imaging without reactor dependence. In the past year, Phoenix maintained 100% uptime with 98% on-time performance.
With Phoenix Neutron Imaging, you can:
Catch hidden flaws—before they ground aircraft, delay launches, or compromise defense systems.
Meet the highest QA standards (NAS-410, ASTM, ISO, ITAR, DoD) so your results stand up to scrutiny.
Get 3D visibility with the world’s first commercial neutron CT, seeing inside assemblies X-ray can’t touch.
Stay on schedule with predictable turnaround, even when reactor sites are shut down or overbooked.
Qualify critical parts with imaging data your auditors and engineers can trust.
“Access thermal and fast neutron imaging plus CT—all the modalities you need in one reliable facility.
“The pilot of an F-16C successfully ejected during a landing mishap, walking away without injury. It marked the 714th life saved by our seat, inspected through Phoenix Neutron Imaging.”
— Subcontract Program Manager
