Unispectral
Unispectral designs MEMS-based tunable Fabry-Pérot hyperspectral sensors and camera modules, selling finished cameras, OEM chips, and SDKs to agriculture, food processing, industrial inspection, and consumer electronics customers through a global distributor network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersRamat Gan, Israel
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Unispectral does
Unispectral is a deep-tech company that designs and manufactures MEMS-based tunable Fabry-Pérot hyperspectral imaging sensors and camera modules. The core technology is a semiconductor MEMS chip that uses electrostatic actuation to tune the spacing between two parallel mirrors, converting any standard compact NIR camera into a hyperspectral imaging device. This architecture is produced via wafer-level microfabrication, enabling miniaturized, low-power, and lower-cost spectral imaging compared with traditional benchtop systems.
The company sells a portfolio of finished hyperspectral cameras — Monarch Pro (1.3 MP USB3 desktop camera), Solomon (dual-lens VNIR 500-920nm camera fused with a 2K RGB camera for AI-based object analysis), and Neptune (handheld NIR camera with integrated battery and touchscreen) — alongside OEM components including ColorIR MEMS chips, Monarch and Solomon PCBAs, and a TEC temperature control module. Multi-platform SDKs (Windows, Linux, Android in Python and C) support integration into industrial inspection, laboratory, and field-deployed applications.
Unispectral monetizes through hardware sales, OEM/embedded component supply, SDK licensing, and professional services delivered via a global authorized distributor network spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Oceania. Target end markets are agriculture (primary — plant health, nutrient and pest monitoring, vertical farming), food processing (quality grading, authentication), industrial inspection (conveyor sorting, rust detection), and consumer electronics/smart devices via OEM design-in. The company maintains dual headquarters in Israel (Ramat Gan) and China (Qingdao/Guangzhou) with a Hong Kong entity.
Unispectral firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Unispectral
- Legal name
- Unispectral
- Website
- https://unispectral.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Unispectral designs MEMS-based tunable Fabry-Pérot hyperspectral sensors and camera modules, selling finished cameras, OEM chips, and SDKs to agriculture, food processing, industrial inspection, and consumer electronics customers through a global distributor network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Unispectral industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Hyperspectral Imaging Hardware and OEM Components
- NAICS
- Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)
- SIC
- Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Sensors, MEMS & Imaging ICs (HDAHAAAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Imaging Sensors (CMOS/CCD/ToF/Depth) (HDAHALAF), Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs) (HDAHAAAH), Sensor Fusion, Interface ICs & Modules (AFE/Readout/Packaging/Calibration) (HDAHALAO)
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Where Unispectral is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ramat Gan
- HQ country
- Israel
- HQ region
- Middle East
Offices4 records
Markets served
Unispectral business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel
Revenue model
- Hyperspectral Camera Sales: Sale of proprietary hyperspectral cameras including Monarch Pro, Solomon, and Neptune. These are sold as complete hardware units with associated software and SDKs. The company emphasizes cost-effectiveness and accessibility compared to traditional hyperspectral imaging equipment.
- OEM Component Sales: Sale of OEM components including ColorIR MEMS chips, Monarch PCBA, Solomon PCBA, and TEC temperature control modules. These are sold to OEM customers who integrate Unispectral's technology into their own products and systems.
- Software/SDK Licensing: Multi-platform software and SDK offerings including Windows APP & SDK, Linux APP & SDK, and Android APP & SDK, enabling customers to build applications and models using Unispectral's hyperspectral cameras.
- Professional Services: The company provides technical integration support and consulting services through its global distributor and partner network, helping customers deploy hyperspectral imaging solutions in their specific applications.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Unispectral product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Unispectral designs and manufactures MEMS-based hyperspectral imaging cameras and OEM components built around its proprietary tunable Fabry-Pérot NIR filter technology. Its product lineup includes the Monarch Pro desktop hyperspectral camera, Solomon multimodal VNIR+RGB camera, Neptune handheld NIR camera, TEC temperature control system, and ColorIR MEMS chips and PCBAs sold to OEM integrators. Multi-platform SDKs (Windows, Linux, Android) and Python/C APIs enable customer integration across agriculture, food processing, industrial inspection, and consumer electronics applications.
Product overview
Unispectral offers a portfolio of hyperspectral imaging products based on proprietary MEMS Fabry-Pérot tunable filter technology. The core product lineup includes Monarch Pro (desktop/laptop-connected hyperspectral camera with 1.3 MP resolution), Solomon (dual-lens VNIR+RGB multimodal camera with extended 500-920nm spectral range), and Neptune (handheld portable NIR camera with integrated battery). Supporting products include the TEC Temperature Control System for maintaining stable operating temperatures, and OEM components comprising ColorIR MEMS chips and PCBA modules for embedded integrations. Multi-platform SDKs (Windows, Linux, Android) in Python and C enable application development across industrial inspection, agriculture, food safety, and research applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Solomon: Integrated multimodal camera system combining dual-lens VNIR hyperspectral capabilities with RGB camera for material identification and visual context
- Monarch Pro
- Neptune
- TEC
Products and services
- Monarch Pro Hyperspectral Camera Low-cost hyperspectral camera with 1.3 MP resolution, tunable NIR filter, selectable wavelength flexibility, expansive field of view, USB3 plug-and-play connectivity, and Python/C SDK support. Designed for industrial inspection, laboratory research, and integration with robots and agricultural equipment.
- Solomon Hyperspectral Camera System Integrated multimodal hyperspectral camera combining dual-lens VNIR hyperspectral sensing (500-920nm) with an RGB camera for viewfinder and AI-based object analysis. Features doubled spectral range, seamless multi-camera fusion, and rugged housing for field use, targeting researchers, engineers, professionals, and smart devices.
- Neptune Handheld NIR Spectral Camera Handheld NIR spectral camera with integrated battery, broadband NIR illumination, touchscreen interface, and operator-friendly data collection. Designed for portable, indoor/outdoor use in agriculture, environmental studies, and field inspection.
- TEC Temperature Control System Intelligent temperature regulation system that maintains Unispectral hyperspectral cameras at a stable operating temperature between 25°C and 40°C, with ±1°C control accuracy. Features detachable design, 1-70°C operating temperature range, USB3 plug-and-play, and a Windows platform API interface.
- ColorIR MEMS Chip (OEM) Semiconductor MEMS hyperspectral chip utilizing Fabry-Pérot interferometer technology. A compact tunable NIR filter that converts any standard compact camera into a hyperspectral imaging device, enabling lightweight, low-power, low-cost OEM integration with high spatial resolution and continuous adjustable spectral channels.
- Monarch PCBA (OEM) Printed circuit board assembly module of the Monarch Pro hyperspectral camera, offered as an OEM component for integration into third-party products and embedded systems.
- Solomon PCBA (OEM) Printed circuit board assembly module of the Solomon hyperspectral camera, offered as an OEM component for integration into third-party products and embedded systems.
- Multi-Platform Software and SDK Suite Multi-platform software and SDK offerings including Windows APP & SDK, Linux APP & SDK, and Android APP & SDK, with Python and C APIs that enable developers and customers to build applications, models, and integrations on top of Unispectral's hyperspectral cameras.
Quantifiable outcome
- Early disease detection in crops (e.g., yellow virus in tomatoes) can save entire harvests and maximize yield
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Unispectral
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Unispectral technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability6 records
Feature6 records
Unispectral partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered standard.
- Bodkin Design & Engineering (USA)standardAuthorized distributor for Unispectral products in the United States. Handles local sales, technical support, and customer relationships for hyperspectral imaging products in the US market.
- Scientific Imaging, Inc. (USA)standardAuthorized distributor for Unispectral products in the United States, providing sales and support for hyperspectral imaging systems.
- KLV (Japan)standardAuthorized distributor for Unispectral products in Japan. Contact: +81-03-3258-1238, [email protected], www.klv.co.jp.
- BKI - B&K Instruments (Korea)standardAuthorized distributor for Unispectral products in Korea. Contact: +82-424-87-8240, [email protected], www.bkinstruments.co.kr.
- Mastor (Korea)standardAuthorized distributor for Unispectral products in Korea. Contact: +82-22-636-0369, [email protected], www.mastor.co.kr.
- Isuzu Optics (Taiwan)standardAuthorized distributor for Unispectral products in Taiwan. Contact: +88-635-526-689, [email protected], www.isuzuoptics.com.
- Pro-Lite Technology France SAS (France)standardAuthorized distributor for Unispectral products in France. Contact: +33-547-489-070, [email protected], https://pro-lite.fr/.
- Pro-Lite Technology Ltd. (UK)standardAuthorized distributor for Unispectral products in the United Kingdom. Contact: +44-1234-43-6110, [email protected], https://pro-lite.co.uk/.
- SphereOptics GmbH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)standardAuthorized distributor for Unispectral products in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH region). Contact: +49-0-8152-983-78-90, [email protected], https://sphereoptics.de/.
- Pro-Lite Technology Iberia S.L. (Spain, Portugal)standardAuthorized distributor for Unispectral products in Spain and Portugal. Contact: +34-93-599-1937, [email protected], https://pro-lite.es/.
- Applied Infrared (Australia, New Zealand)standardAuthorized distributor for Unispectral products in Australia and New Zealand. Contact: +611-300-557-205, applied-infrared.com.au.
- Atos Instruments (India)standardAuthorized distributor for Unispectral products in India. Contact: +91-80-225-8548, [email protected], www.atosindia.com.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Unispectral competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- BaySpec: BaySpec designs and manufactures spectral imaging instruments, OEM spectral modules, and hyperspectral cameras covering VNIR-SWIR wavelengths. Similar product taxonomy and customer base in industrial inspection, medical, and research applications.
- Headwall Photonics: Headwall develops hyperspectral imaging hardware and OEM spectral modules, with strong presence in remote sensing, precision agriculture, and machine vision. Comparable in offering spectral cameras and OEM modules to integrators across similar end markets to Unispectral.
- HinaLea Imaging: HinaLea Imaging develops innovative hyperspectral and multispectral imaging solutions including snapshot and push-broom cameras targeting agriculture, food, and biomedical applications. Directly comparable end markets and a shared focus on miniaturized spectral imaging.
- Resonon: Resonon designs and manufactures hyperspectral imaging systems and OEM spectrograph modules for research, remote sensing, and industrial inspection. Both companies target laboratory, industrial QC, and OEM integration customers with VNIR/SWIR hyperspectral cameras, competing head-to-head on cost-effectiveness and integration flexibility.
- Specim (Konica Minolta Sensing): Specim is a leading manufacturer of hyperspectral imaging cameras and systems for industrial, environmental, and research applications. Like Unispectral, Specim sells complete VNIR/SWIR hyperspectral cameras to similar end markets including agriculture, food inspection, and industrial QC, making it the most directly comparable competitor in the bench-top and OEM hyperspectral camera category.
- Cubert (GmbH): Cubert specializes in snapshot hyperspectral imaging cameras, producing lightweight and high-speed spectral imaging devices for UAV and industrial use. Both companies focus on miniaturized hyperspectral cameras and serve overlapping industrial, agricultural, and research customers.
Emerging players
- Surface Optics Corporation: Surface Optics develops hyperspectral/multispectral imaging systems and coatings for defense, agriculture, and industrial inspection markets. Both target industrial QC and remote sensing with comparable spectral imaging hardware.
- imec: imec is a leading semiconductor and MEMS R&D center that develops integrated spectral imaging solutions including snapshot and tunable-filter hyperspectral sensors. While primarily a research/technology provider, imec's spectral technology roadmap intersects Unispectral's tunable-filter MEMS approach with potential overlap in OEM modules and consumer integration.
Broad incumbents
- ams OSRAM: ams OSRAM is a major optoelectronics and sensor company producing imaging, spectral, and MEMS components for consumer, industrial, and automotive markets. As a broad incumbent with deep MEMS and optical filter expertise, it is a competitor for OEM integration slots in smartphones, appliances, and automotive safety.
- Sony (Semiconductor Solutions): Sony is the dominant global supplier of CMOS image sensors and an incumbent in mobile, industrial, and automotive camera markets. Sony's move into spectral/MEMS imaging or acquisition of complementary technology represents a substantial competitive threat as a broad incumbent whose OEM relationships dwarf Unispectral's reach.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Unispectral financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Unispectral leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Unispectral funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors8 records
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Unispectral M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Unispectral
What does Unispectral do?
Unispectral designs and manufactures MEMS-based hyperspectral imaging cameras and OEM components built around its proprietary tunable Fabry-Pérot NIR filter technology. Its product lineup includes the Monarch Pro desktop hyperspectral camera, Solomon multimodal VNIR+RGB camera, Neptune handheld NIR camera, TEC temperature control system, and ColorIR MEMS chips and PCBAs sold to OEM integrators. Multi-platform SDKs (Windows, Linux, Android) and Python/C APIs enable customer integration across agriculture, food processing, industrial inspection, and consumer electronics applications.
Is Unispectral a public or private company?
Unispectral is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Unispectral founded?
Unispectral was founded in 2016. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Unispectral based?
Unispectral is headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel, in the Middle East region.
How does Unispectral make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Hyperspectral Camera Sales are the primary driver. The others are OEM Component Sales, software/SDK Licensing and professional Services.
Who are Unispectral's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are BaySpec, Headwall Photonics, HinaLea Imaging, Resonon, Specim (Konica Minolta Sensing) and Cubert (GmbH). Emerging players are Surface Optics Corporation and imec. Broad incumbents are ams OSRAM and Sony (Semiconductor Solutions).
Does Unispectral have an API?
Yes. Unispectral provides SDKs for multiple platforms enabling developers to build applications and models using their hyperspectral cameras. The Monarch Pro offers Python and C SDKs for accelerating model and application development. SDK packages are available for Windows APP & SDK, Linux SDK, Android APP & SDK, and Linux APP & SDK, with downloadable links provided via SharePoint. Developer documentation is at unispectralcn.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/UnispectralCN/IgD5TMXWRvamQ5g1OiOGojqbAZUntyb8yMp3HASRsNrd190?e=08imC9.
What industry is Unispectral in?
Unispectral's product category is Hyperspectral Imaging Hardware and OEM Components. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHAAAG, Sensors, MEMS & Imaging ICs, with a secondary code of HDAHALAF, Imaging Sensors (CMOS/CCD/ToF/Depth). Its NAICS code is 33451 and its SIC code is 3827.