MuRay Raises €7.1M to Scan Rocket Engines With Muon Beams

MuRay was founded by Dr Andi Hektor and Dr Kristjan Põder, who serve as co-CEOs. The company's technology uses controlled muon beams to examine the internal structure of dense materials and components. Its initial focus is quality assurance for complex, safety-critical parts such as 3D-printed rocket engines and gas turbine components, where internal defects are difficult to detect.

Conventional X-rays have trouble penetrating dense materials. MuRay says its muon-based approach can produce high-resolution 3D images of components made from metals, ceramics and composites, identifying variations in material composition and density. According to the company, inspections can be completed within minutes rather than hours, defects can be detected directly on production lines, and the system operates at a significantly lower radiation dose.

German deeptech startups MuRay and VUSE XR secure fresh funding

Hamburg's MuRay raised €7.1 million for its muon-based imaging technology, while Freiburg's VUSE XR closed a €1.2 million pre-Seed round for mixed reality training software.