HAMBURG, GERMANY -- Yxlon International is rebranding as Comet Yxlon, the manufacturer of x-ray and CT inspection systems announced this week.

The name change is effective Sept. 8.

The new brand underscores Yxlon's long-standing affiliation with Comet, a global innovative technology company focused on plasma and x-ray technology. The new Comet Yxlon brand reflects the company's innovation and enthusiasm for solving customer challenges, the firm said.

"The Comet Yxlon brand represents decades of X-ray expertise and a passion for making new things possible - in line with the motto "Led by experience. Driven by curiosity." said Kevin Crofton, CEO of Comet Group and interim president of Yxlon. "The rebranding strengthens our presence and reaffirms our importance with Comet Group."

Yxlon's entrepreneurial roots date back to the discovery of X-rays by W.C. Röntgen in 1895 and the manufacture of the first x-ray tube by C.H.F. Müller in 1896. Based in Hamburg, Yxlon International has been part of the Swiss listed parent company Comet Holding AG, which unites a leading global group of innovative technology businesses under its umbrella, since 2007.