The Thor.10G X-ray detector is designed for high-speed imaging, enabling fast X-ray inspections. In cooperation with Gofore’s subsidiary Huld’s electronics design expert, Varex Imaging wanted to develop the product with faster data speeds, among other things. The goal was to increase the production rate of the device and reduce manual steps by clarifying the assembly of the device.
The conceptualization of the new product was carried out carefully before moving on to the actual design phase to ensure the most efficient end result. In order to develop the degree of production, the focus was on, for example, how the different functions of the device can be integrated with each other and thus reduce the number of components needed. In addition, the communication of the PCBA in the product was designed to be truly bidirectional. This allows the parts to be joined together in either direction, making the installation phase easier and less prone to errors.
“In the design and component selection, special attention was paid to safety, quality and durability. Since the aim was to improve the data speed and thus efficiency of the product, heat transfer and cooling were important in the PCB design. This ensured that the device was functional in all the desired operating environments”, says Mikko Kallatsa, Senior Hardware Designer.
