Overview

North Star Imaging is an industrial non-destructive testing company headquartered in Rogers, Minnesota, United States, founded in 1986. It has an estimated 100-200 employees and an estimated revenue band of $10-50 million, and it is a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc. The company designs, develops, and manufactures 2D digital radiography and 3D computed tomography systems, serving aerospace, defense, automotive, electronics, medical, and electric-vehicle industries. In March 2026 it marked 40 years of operation, and in April 2026 it launched efX 3.0 CT visualization software.

At a glance

What North Star Imaging makes

The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ITAR registration, and Nadcap accreditation, and its product line includes 2D digital radiography and industrial CT systems.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Electronics (source: 4nsi.com).

Certifications

North Star Imaging is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 14001 — 4nsi.com

• ISO 9001 — 4nsi.com

• ITAR registered — 4nsi.com

• Nadcap — 4nsi.com

Latest developments

• 2026-08-13 — SAM.gov (sam.gov)

• 2026-06-16 — North Star Imaging, a Leading Provider of Industrial X-ray ... (prweb.com)

• 2026-06-08 — North Star Imaging Florida Achieves NADCAP Accreditation (4nsi.com)

• 2026-04-06 — North Star Imaging Redefines CT Visualization with Launch of efX 3.0 Software (prweb.com)

• 2026-03-31 — North Star Imaging Celebrates 40 Years of Innovation in Industrial Inspection (prweb.com)

• 2025-08-22 — Award Notice - North Star Imaging Software Maintenance & Training | HillSignal — HillSignal (hillsignal.com)

Company details

North Star Imaging is privately held as a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc., and its listed industries include automotive, electric vehicles, electronics, medical, military-defense, and plumbing hardware. North Star Imaging was founded in 1986, has an estimated 100-200 employees, and is headquartered in Rogers, Minnesota. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 40 years in operation (founded 1986). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ITAR registered, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does North Star Imaging make?

North Star Imaging is an industrial non-destructive testing company headquartered in Rogers, Minnesota, United States, founded in 1986. It has an estimated 100-200 employees and an estimated revenue band of $10-50 million, and it is a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc. The company designs, develops, and manufactures 2D digital radiography and 3D computed tomography systems, serving aerospace, defense, automotive, electronics, medical, and electric-vehicle industries. In March 2026 it marked 40 years of operation, and in April 2026 it launched efX 3.0 CT visualization software.

Where is North Star Imaging headquartered?

North Star Imaging is headquartered in Rogers, Minnesota (19875 Diamond Lake Rd S, Rogers, Minnesota, 55374).

When was North Star Imaging founded?

North Star Imaging was founded in 1986.

How big is North Star Imaging?

North Star Imaging has an estimated 100-200 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).

What certifications does North Star Imaging hold?

North Star Imaging lists ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered · Nadcap on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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