San Marcos, CA and Wuxi, China – Creative Electron Inc., a leading American manufacturer of X-ray inspection systems, and Unicomp, a publicly traded Chinese X-ray technology company, today announced the formation of a strategic joint venture designed to expand their global reach and product offerings.
The partnership, which will be officially unveiled at the upcoming APEX trade show, combines Creative Electron’s expertise in high-mix manufacturing environments with Unicom’s strengths in high-volume automation and inline inspection systems.
“For the past four to five years, we’ve been consistently growing in North America and Latin America, and it’s always been in the back of my mind: when is the time to expand in Asia?” said Dr. Bill Cardoso, Founder and CEO of Creative Electron. “It turns out our friends at Unicomp in China were having the exact same thoughts about expanding into the Americas. By uniting forces, we create a beautiful team with amazing people on both sides of the world.”
The joint venture will enable both companies to offer their products in new markets with the assurance of local service, warranty, and support. Creative Electron will promote Unicomp’s product line in the US, filling key gaps in their offerings, while Unicomp will provide Creative Electron’s made-in-USA products to their Asian customers.
This strategic alliance comes at a pivotal time, as manufacturers navigate complex global trade issues and tariffs. With manufacturing facilities in the United States, China, and Malaysia, the joint venture offers unprecedented flexibility to serve customers worldwide.
“We’re not an Asian company or an American company—we’re a global company,” Cardoso emphasized. “Having this global footprint allows us to move manufacturing between sites to maximize our ability to serve customers with the best technology at competitive prices.”
The partnership is built on a shared customer-first philosophy and commitment to technological innovation. Dr. Liu, CEO of Unicomp, who will be present at APEX, shares Cardoso’s vision of designing technology in the context of enabling customers to achieve their goals, not in isolation.
For multinational customers with facilities in both regions, the joint venture provides seamless support across continents. The combined companies will have over 1,200 people supporting customers worldwide, offering the same high level of service globally that Creative Electron is known for in the Americas.
The joint venture will showcase its expanded product offerings at APEX, which takes place later this month.
About Creative Electron:
Creative Electron is a leading American manufacturer of X-ray inspection systems, known for innovation, customer-centric designs, and exceptional service. Based in San Marcos, California, the company holds multiple patents and serves customers across diverse industries with high-quality, made-in-USA products. https://creativeelectron.com/
About Unicomp:
Unicomp is a publicly traded Chinese company specializing in X-ray inspection technologies, with particular strengths in inline automation, CT machines, food inspection systems, and other X-ray applications. With factories across China and Malaysia, Unicomp has established itself as a leader in high-volume X-ray inspection solutions throughout Asia. https://www.unicompxray.com/
