VacuTec Meßtechnik GmbH, a company of the HÖRMANN Group, has been developing and manufacturing high-precision radiation detectors for demanding applications for many years. The sensors make a decisive contribution to safety, quality and diagnostics - wherever ionizing radiation needs to be reliably detected and evaluated.

"Sounds complicated. It is," Marcus Hohlweg begins the conversation. "Our radiation detectors are used in industry, to protect the public and in medical technology, for example in X-ray machines. Our products are measuring devices and sensors for detecting ionizing radiation such as alpha, beta and gamma radiation. A well-known representative of this type is the Geiger-Müller counter tube. It works by generating gas discharges that are triggered by the ionizing radiation and lead to a measurable electrical signal."
- Marcus Hohlweg

Thus, VacuTec fulfils a highly specialized mission: the detectors work in secret, but their measured values are just as indispensable in industrial processes as they are in medical diagnostics, for example in modern X-ray machines. The combination of drive, innovative spirit and a sense of responsibility characterizes both development and production - from the selection of materials and calibration to comprehensive testing mechanisms without compromising on quality.

"With over 50 colleagues, we work in a niche market. But made in Germany is in demand. The highest demands are placed on the material and the testing mechanisms. There are no tolerances with this technology. Even though our products are not visible to most people, they can be found in many devices, including diagnostic X-ray machines used by doctors."
- Christoph Blümel

The versatility of this measurement technology is also demonstrated by a current scientific project by Hungarian students: they are using Geiger-Müller counter tubes from VacuTec to investigate ionizing radiation in the atmosphere at altitudes of up to 90 kilometers. The use in such research missions underlines the technical excellence and reliability of VacuTec sensors even under extreme conditions - a strong signal for business partners, customers, employees and investors alike.