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News Release from: X-Tek Systems
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 31 January 2003
NDT equipment maker appoints commercial
director
X-Tek, manufacturers of real-time microfocus X-ray systems and X-ray systems for NDT has appointed of David Taylor to the newly-created position of commercial director.
X-Tek, one of the world's leading manufacturers of real-time microfocus x-ray systems and x-ray systems for NDT (non-destructive testing) applications, has announced the appointment of David Taylor to the newly-created position of commercial director with group-wide, global responsibilities David Taylor will play a key role in developing X-Tek's business globally with a priority being greater penetration of the key European, North American and Asia-Pacific markets
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 14 Feb 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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His remit will cover both microfocus specialist X-Tek Systems, traditionally strong in the electronics inspection market and specialist NDT division X-Tek Industrial.
With over twenty years experience in hi-tech industry, David has worked in a variety of financial and commercial roles including spells with Hadland Photonics and Itek Colour Graphics, both of which won Queens' Awards for Enterprise (Innovation) during his tenure.
A Chartered Accountant by training, he first qualified whilst at Ernst and Young and has also worked within the Vickers Group.
Commenting on the new appointment, Roger Hadland, founder and managing director of X-Tek Group said: "David's appointment is a significant step forward in our plans to ensure X-Tek hits its ambitious objectives in the highly competitive global market for quality x-ray inspection systems." X-Tek Systems is the premier manufacturer of real-time microfocus x-ray inspection equipment and high-resolution vacuum de-mountable x-ray sources.
Its range of high quality microfocus x-ray systems offers high resolution, high-power, low maintenance and low cost of ownership.
The X-Tek product range includes low cost bench-top systems, suitable for lightweight components, up to larger units with more complex functions, useful for inspecting electronic assemblies or engineering components in great detail.
X-Tek maintains a world-wide agent network and has a rapidly expanding international user base with installations throughout Asia, the USA and Western Europe.
Major multinational companies using X-Tek equipment include AMD, Ericson, Ti, IBM, Motorola and ASAT.
X-Tek real-time microfocus x-ray inspection equipment is used in a wide range of applications including: Electronics; Semiconductor Packaging; Non Destructive Testing, Pharmaceutical, Medical Research; Automotive; Aerospace; Nuclear; Construction, Ceramics, Composites, Food, Defence and Security.
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