NOTTINGHAM, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 20, 2026--
HALO X-ray Technologies (HALO), the pioneering X-ray detection technology company, today announces that it has completed a funding round led by Agilent Technologies Inc, with both UKI2S and MEIF following their previous investments.
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This investment represents a significant vote of confidence from three existing investors who have worked closely with HALO and have seen first-hand the progress of its technology, commercial development and market potential.
The team have developed advanced X-ray diffraction (XRD) technology designed to help security operators make faster and more informed screening decisions. Unlike conventional X-ray systems, which can struggle to distinguish genuine threats from everyday items, HALO’s technology provides a more precise understanding of the materials being screened.
As airports and border agencies face increasing pressure to improve passenger throughput without compromising security, technologies that can reduce operational bottlenecks, lower operational costs and improve the passenger experience are becoming increasingly important.
“Agilent’s further investment in HALO reflects our confidence in both the transformative potential of their XRD technology and the quality of its team. We are excited to be supporting HALO as it moves towards commercialisation.”
— Geoff Winkett, Vice President and General Manager of Agilent Spectroscopy & Vacuum Division of Agilent Technologies
“This funding round is genuinely transformational for HALO. We are delighted that Agilent, UKI2S and MEIF — who know our business better than anyone — continue to support us through this next stage of growth. It is a vindication of our strategy and, most importantly, provides the runway needed to realise the potential of our XRD technology and a significant step closer towards commercial scale-up, bringing our technology to a global market. We are excited about what comes next.”
— Simon Godber, CEO, HALO X-ray Technologies
About HALO
HALO is a ground-breaking UK-based technology company developing advanced detection and analytical instrumentation to meet the real-time operational requirements of multiple application areas and target markets.
For more information, visithttps://www.haloxray.com.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nick Loftin's squeeze bunt with one out in the ninth inning scored Josh Rojas to give the Kansas City Royals a 4-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Monday night.
Rojas hit a single to lead off the inning, advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt by Tyler Tolbert and then went to third on Carter Jensen's lineout. Loftin then bunted toward first base and Rojas scored easily when Bryce Eldridge didn't field the ball cleanly.
Loftin, who entered after starting shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. left the game in the fifth inning with lower back tightness, singled in the seventh in addition to the game-winning bunt.
Willy Adames hit a tying two-run homer in the ninth before Kansas City recovered for its third win in four games since the All-Star break.
The Royals were up 3-1 entering the ninth after Salvador Perez's two-run homer and Isaac Collins' RBI single in the fourth inning.
Heliot Ramos hit a solo shot in fourth for the Giants, before Adames tied it with his line drive to right-center with two outs.
Royals starter Michael Wacha gave up three hits over six innings. He struck out five and walked two. Alex Lange (1-5) pitched the ninth, striking out two batters before giving up the game-tying homer.
Caleb Kilian (2-6) got just one out and allowed two hits in the ninth. Starting pitcher Trevor McDonald left the game with the trainer in the fifth inning. He finished with three strikeouts and two walks and gave up four hits.
RHP Tyler Mahle (2-8, 5.31 ERA) will start on the mound for the Giants on Tuesday. RHP Luinder Avila (4-3, 5.08) will start for the Royals.
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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Monday, July 20, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
San Francisco Giants' Heliot Ramos celebrates with third base coach Gary Pettis (81) after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Monday, July 20, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Trevor McDonald throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Monday, July 20, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Royals' Nick Loftin, right, celebrates with Josh Rojas, center, after Loftin hit a bunt single to drive Rojas in for the winning run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Monday, July 20, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
