Revolutionizing portable X-ray technology with the ECO series

The ECO Series

The ECO Series is a new product range of portable X-ray systems. It’s mainly used in the oil & gas and aerospace industry to inspect pipelines, welds, corrosions, or on-site service inspections on airplanes.

It's 9 kilograms lighter than its predecessor and can therefore be used as a one-person tool – creating smarter workflows for our customers.

Learning from the field: Collaboration with customers

As the ECO became a reality, it became a testament to Comet's collaborative spirit, not merely meeting regulations but thriving within the user community. Field testing, an invaluable aspect of our development, involved close collaboration with end-users, refining the ECO for optimal performance in real-world applications: Inspecting welds, pipelines, or on-site service inspections on airplanes. Thanks to the important direct feedback, the development team was able to create a product that is optimized in every possible way.

A fusion of expertise

The collaborative synergy at Comet also presented itself in the development phase. The team worked in harmony to transform innovative ideas into a tangible reality and made sure to consider all perspectives: Thanks to an up and down feedback that allowed the team to learn from the production floor and management, all perspectives could be considered. Inputs from the assembly team in production for example, helped make the ECO more intuitive and easier to mass-produce.

Although the ECO was produced in Copenhagen, Denmark, engineers from both Copenhagen and Flamatt, Switzerland were involved in its creation.

Andreas Taarning, Technical Project Manager Portables, about the development of the ECO

Navigating challenges: From theory to reality

The development journey of the ECO was not without its challenges. The biggest of them all was to reduce the weight from the original EVO’s 22 kilograms to 13 kilograms while still maintaining optimal cooling performance and X-ray output. The team navigated this challenge by bridging the gap between theory and reality.

Product design – function precedes form

The design of the ECO series was not solely dictated by the chosen material; opting for an all-black aesthetic was a deliberate decision to establish a unified and visually appealing look that seamlessly merged with functional requirements. This choice resulted from a close collaboration between engineering and marketing, emphasizing the integration of aesthetics with practical considerations. This played a pivotal role in ensuring that every design element contributed cohesively to both the product's visual identity and functional excellence.

Looking ahead: The future of portable x-ray systems

As we celebrate the success of the ECO, the eyes of the team are already set on the future. We are committed to keep pushing the boundaries of X-ray technology and keep innovating to meet our customers’ needs.

The ECO project is a collaborative success story that reflects the power of teamwork and innovative thinking within Comet. By bridging the gap between theory and reality, learning from end-users, and envisioning the future of portable X-ray systems, our teams have not only improved a product but have opened doors to entirely new possibilities. This is a testament to the belief that curiosity, coupled with collaboration, can lead to groundbreaking innovations that reshape the future of technology.