Northampton, UK and Dublin, Ireland, Tuesday, Dec 16th – Tibidabo Scientific Industries Ltd (“Tibidabo”), a global leader in advanced imaging technologies for the scientific, space, and industrial markets, is delighted to announce the acquisition of XCAM Scientific Ltd (“XCAM”), a world-class developer of complete camera systems, with demonstrated history in vacuum-compatible applications and large-area, multi-detector solutions. This strategic milestone builds on XCAM’s distinguished heritage and reinforces Tibidabo’s commitment to advancing next-generation imaging.

Paul Murtagh, Chairman & CEO of Tibidabo, said, “We are thrilled to welcome XCAM Scientific into the Tibidabo group. Their world-class expertise in custom imaging solutions, space-qualified camera systems, and mission-critical cameras is an excellent complement to our portfolio and will enable us to push the boundaries of what is possible in space science and advanced instrumentation.”

Karen Holland, CEO of XCAM, added “Joining Tibidabo provides exciting opportunities to scale our business and collaborate across a more globally integrated team. We look forward to contributing our technical expertise and advancing the deployment of our imaging systems across both current and future space missions, while leveraging Tibidabo’s global reach, commercial infrastructure, and shared commitment to innovation and advancing science.”

XCAM has established a strong track record in delivering bespoke imaging systems for high-impact space missions. Recent achievements include advanced EMCCD technology for NASA’s OGRE mission, a high-performance camera for the WindCube “CubeSat” to measure thermospeheric winds in partnership with UCAR, and ESA’s forthcoming Particle Fallout Monitor for Ariane 6 to safeguard payload integrity. XCAM also supplied electronics and controllers for the C3D2 camera on the AlSat Nano CubeSat Mission, successfully demonstrating operational performance in orbit and increasing the TRL of its space-qualified electronics.

In addition, XCAM has secured significant support from the UK Space Agency (UKSA) and the Centre for Earth Observation Instrumentation (CEOI), enabling the development of ultra-low-light, CubeSat- compatible camera systems and strengthening international partnerships, including mission collaborations with ISRO.

About XCAM Scientific

Headquartered in Northampton, UK, XCAM Ltd has more than 30 years of experience delivering innovative CCD- and CMOS-based solutions for the most challenging imaging applications. In addition to a portfolio of standard products, XCAM is a recognized leader in the design and manufacture of complete camera systems, with proven expertise in vacuum-compatible technologies and large-area, multi-detector solutions. Their imaging systems are deployed across space, scientific, and industrial programs worldwide. For more information on XCAM products and applications, please visit https://xcamscientific.com/

About Tibidabo Scientific Industries

Tibidabo Scientific Industries is a global leader and supplier in highly differentiated technology for scientific research, aerospace, and industrial markets. We succeed by helping customers push boundaries in radiobiology, stem cell research, high-performance imaging, radiation detection, surveillance, space exploration and advanced scintillators. With our roots dating back to H2S phosphor screens in radar critical to the Allied defense during World War II, the impact of our products is now felt from the deepest recesses of the earth to the far reaches of space. Our collaborative approach and expanding global team enable our customers to make smarter decisions and adopt more effective solutions with ground-breaking technologies. For more information on Tibidabo Scientific Industries’ global presence, please visit https://tibidaboscientific.com/