About Us

Specialists in Innovative Imaging Systems

Your challenge is our speciality

Delivering world-leading CCD and CMOS imaging solutions for challenging space, industrial and scientific applications.

Founded in 1995, XCAM Scientific is based in the UK and is globally recognised as a specialist in the design and manufacture of high-performance digital camera systems. With over 30 years of experience, we develop custom on and off-the-shelf imaging solutions that operate in the most extreme environments and deliver high-performance in demanding applications.

At XCAM Scientific, we see every project as a partnership. From initial concept to final delivery and integration, we work closely with our customers to understand their goals, overcome technical challenges, and design imaging systems that meet exact specifications.

Highlights in our history

2025

XCAM joins Tibidabo Scientific Industries as we celebrate
30 years of excellence

2021

ESA and UKSA funding awarded for earth observation and CubeSat innovation

2014

C3D deployed on UKube-1 (first flight heritage)

2008

XCAM camera achieved world’s first image of the Mimivirus

2002

First CCD camera system exported

1995

XCAM founded in Northampton, United Kingdom

XCAM Facilities

Class 1000 clean rooms

Clean Room 1 is dedicated to UCV (Ultra Clean Vacuum) camera assembly for critical contamination control.

Clean Room 2 is for standard XHV/UHV camera assembly.

Dedicated electronic facilities

ESD controlled electronics production and test facility.

Development laboratory for development of new electronics.

Specialist areas

Mechanical prototyping workshop.

Class 1000 cable assembly area for clean assembly of vacuum cables.

Wet-cleaning room for part cleaning prior to assembly.

Our Mission Statement

What we do

We deliver advanced CCD and CMOS imaging systems that push the boundaries of what’s possible—enabling our clients to see more, measure with precision, and achieve the extraordinary.

 

Why we do it

We believe that precision imaging fuels innovation and discovery. That belief guides us as we build imaging systems capable of performing in the most demanding environments, from cutting-edge laboratories to the harsh conditions of outer space.

How we do it

By uniting deep expertise, bespoke engineering, and a robust library of proven sub-assemblies, we support innovation and delivery. Our culture of openness, collaboration, and shared knowledge drives our collective success.

Our Core Values

Collaboration

We believe the best solutions emerge from collaboration- across disciplines, with partners, and alongside our customers.

Innovation

Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. We push imaging technology forward to create camera systems that achieve world firsts.

Integrity

We operate with honesty and transparency; holding ourselves accountable for the work we deliver and respect the trust our customers place in us.

Customer Focus

Inspired by our customers’ challenges, we design bespoke systems that meet their goals; delivering flawless performance in the most demanding conditions.

Purpose

We exist to advance knowledge and understanding through exceptional imaging. Every camera we build supports a larger purpose: enabling innovation, scientific discovery, and technological advancement.

Quality

Uncompromising excellence is our bare minimum. From design through manufacture and testing, we adhere to rigorous quality processes to ensure reliability, precision, and high-performance.

Contact Us

XCAM Scientific
2 Stone Circle Road
Round Spinney Industrial Estate
Northampton, NN3 8RF, UK

Phone:
+44 (0)1604 673 700
Email:
sales@xcamscientific.com