# TESCAN acquires XRE to expand into 3D X-ray imaging

TESCAN ORSAY HOLDING a.s. acquired XRE NV, a Belgian designer and manufacturer of dynamic 3D and 4D X-ray imaging systems. The acquisition expands TESCAN's position in microscopy.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-03-27
- Where: Belgium
- Status: completed
- Products: 3D X-ray imaging systems, micro-CT systems
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [TESCAN ORSAY HOLDING](https://endata.com/companies/30974.md) (acquirer)
- [XRE NV](https://endata.com/companies/30975.md) (target)

## Sources

- [xre.be](https://xre.be/tescan/), 2018-03-27: "This acquisition demonstrates our continued commitment to our strategy of creating a strong multi-national corporation in the field of microscopy."

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