In a significant boost to India’s advanced imaging and non-destructive testing (NDT) ecosystem, Varex Imaging Corporation has inaugurated the world’s largest X-ray imaging components manufacturing facility at the Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) in Visakhapatnam.
The US-based medical technology company’s new unit will manufacture flat panel detectors and other high-precision imaging components that form the backbone of modern X-ray systems. The facility marks a major step toward localising complex diagnostic and inspection technologies that are widely used across healthcare, industrial NDT, and security screening applications.
A key highlight of the Vizag facility is the introduction of Cesium Iodide (CsI) coating capabilities for the first time in India. CsI coating is a critical technology for high-performance digital imaging, enabling low-dose, high-resolution X-ray detection essential for medical diagnostics as well as industrial inspection workflows.
Speaking at the launch, Jitendra Sharma, founder, CEO and managing director of AMTZ, said, “The entry of Varex into AMTZ validates India’s emergence as a trusted destination for complex, high-precision MedTech manufacturing. The localisation of flat panel detectors and CSI coating technology places India firmly on the global map of advanced diagnostic manufacturing and significantly strengthens our Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.”
Beyond healthcare diagnostics, the imaging components manufactured at the facility will also support applications in dental and veterinary imaging, industrial non-destructive testing, and security screening at airports and ports. In the industrial context, such X-ray components are integral to radiographic testing systems used for defect detection, quality assurance, and structural integrity evaluation without damaging critical assets.
Sunny Sanyal, CEO and president of Varex Imaging Corporation, underscored India’s strategic importance to the company, stating, “India is one of the most important growth markets for medical imaging globally, and our investment at AMTZ reflects our confidence in India's manufacturing capabilities, regulatory ecosystem, and talent base.”
Varex Imaging Corporation develops key components used in X-ray and diagnostic imaging systems, including X-ray tubes and sources, digital flat-panel and photon-counting detectors, image processing software, and high-voltage accessories. These technologies are widely deployed across hospitals, inspection facilities, and industrial testing environments worldwide.
The inauguration was attended by senior representatives from healthcare, defence medical services, and the medical devices industry, highlighting the growing convergence of diagnostic imaging and non-destructive testing technologies in strengthening both civilian and strategic infrastructure.
The launch further reinforces India’s position as a global manufacturing hub for advanced imaging systems, with implications extending well beyond healthcare into industrial inspection and NDT-driven safety assurance.
