About CactuX
CactuX is developing and producing addons for industrial and laboratory X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) systems and offers the services of CT expertise.
CactuX Company
Based in Brno, Czech Republic, CactuX was founded by a team of experienced researchers with long term expertise in X-ray micro and nano computed tomography (CT). Our focus is on developing, producing, and selling innovative accessories for industrial micro and nano CT systems.
With a strong emphasis on research and development, we are dedicated to push the boundaries of what is possible in our industry.
CactuX was founded in
2020
ISO 9001 certified company
Our Team
We aim to futher develop a multi-disciplinary team with strong technological experties.
Tomáš Zikmund
Assoc. Prof. Tomas Zikmund is a co-founder of CactuX and current leader of the Computed Tomography (CT) laboratory on CEITEC VUT. He builds expertise in Computed Tomography (CT) analysis in academic and industry settings. His research concentrates on the utilization of CT in material engineering, biology, and medicine.
During his career, he made significant advancements in the CT field in the Czech Republic, and his work gained international recognition. In CactuX, he is responsible for R&D direction and strategy.
Advisory Board Member
Jozef Kaiser
Prof. Jozef Kaiser is a co-founder of CactuX and current leader of the Advanced Instrumentation and Methods for Materials Characterization Group at CEITEC (VUT). His main research fields are Laser-induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) and X-ray computed tomography (CT).
Besides his scientific achievements, which include more than 256 highly-cited articles, he significantly focuses on the technology transfer of applied science results into the industry. He established numerous effective collaborations of his research group with industrial partners internationally. In CactuX, he also ensures technology transfer and effective partnerships with academia.
Advisory Board Member
Martin Zadražil
Martin Zadražil is a former COO and member of the board of directors of one of the major companies in electron microscopy, Tescan and later Tescan Orsay Holding. He has a strong technological background and held numerous positions, from R&D leader to General Director. Moreover, his expertise lies in building and scaling the business from a small local startup to a global company.
Nowadays, he actively contributes to the industry by offering his vast experience to emerging technology startups as a mentor and consultant at the South Moravian Innovation Centre (JIC). In CactuX, he also provides valuable advice, focusing on business development.
Advisory Board Member
Jakub Šalplachta
CEO
Zuzana Stravová
COO
Markéta Tkadlecová
CT services
Daniel Ožvoldík
R&D Mechanical Engineer
Andrej Slávik
R&D Engineer
Petr Černý
Software Developer
Patrik Pajer
Process Engineer
Pavol Hudák
Production
Radovan Mylbachr
Production
Anna Příhodová
Back Office Assistant
Our Distributors
Our goal is to provide solutions to day-to-day problems of Computed Tomography operators globally.
IMT Technologies & Solutions s.r.o.
Our distribution partner for Czech Republic, Slovak Republic and Poland.
Kpt. Macha 1371
Valašské Meziříčí 757 01
Česká republika
Beijing Top-Unistar Science & Technology Co., LTD
Our distribution partner for China.
Room 1305, Building 2, West Area of International New Venture Garden
No.1 Xinxi Road,
Hai-Dian District, Beijing, China 100085
CactuX News
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SaguaroX M newly in TEC Eurolab
This year we connected with TEC Eurolab (Italy), an industrial laboratory for materials analysis, and a Center of excellence for laboratory test and non-destructive testing, training and certification.TEC Eurolab kindly agreed to cooperate on longer-term commercial...
Accepted into the Raw Materials Accelerator!
We got accepted into Phase 1 of EIT RawMaterials Accelerator programme! On 1 – 2 October 2022 in Berlin our colleagues Jakub Šalplachta (CTO) and Zuzana Štubianová (COO) successfully defended a new project of CactuX s.r.o. In-situ CT MEASUREMENT CHAMBER in the...
Review on SaguaroX by Slovak Academy of Sciences
The CT laboratory of The Earth Science Institute of the SAS in Banská Bystrica became our customer in 2021. Founded in 1953, The Earth Science Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences explores and investigates the geodynamic evolution of the Earth. For their...
SaguaroX M Heavy release
Today we would like to introduce you our modified motorized CT sample manipulation stage SaguaroX M Heavy. You might recognize the name from our original product. SaguaroX M. SaguaroX M Heavy serves the same purpose as M. What is different is the load capacity....
The release of SaguaroX S
Although it has been available in our product portfolio for X months now, we haven't had a chance to properly introduce our SaguaroX S yet. After listening to our clients demands and feedback, we found a need for something smaller than our original motorized...
Current projects
THE HAMAAC PROJECT (TH 82020003): The co-investigator
