SPECIM
Specim is a Finnish hyperspectral imaging instrument manufacturer selling push-broom cameras, spectrographs, airborne systems, and AI-enabled sorting platforms to machine builders, system integrators, and research organizations across food, recycling, textile, mining, and aerospace verticals.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1995
- HeadquartersOulu, Finland
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What SPECIM does
Specim, Spectral Imaging Ltd., founded in 1995 and headquartered in Oulu, Finland, is a pioneer manufacturer of hyperspectral imaging (HSI) instruments and systems. The company builds line-scan push-broom cameras, OEM spectrographs (ImSpector), airborne systems (AFX, AISA), and turnkey workstations (SisuROCK) that capture full spectral signatures across VNIR (380-1000nm), NIR (900-1700nm), SWIR (960-2500nm), MWIR (2.7-5.3μm), and LWIR (7.7-12.3μm) wavelengths, enabling material identification by chemical and physical properties rather than visible appearance alone. Its SpecimONE platform combines FX cameras with the SpecimINSIGHT offline classification-model builder and SpecimCUBE real-time inference unit, while Specim RETEX adds an AI-driven textile-recognition layer targeting the circular-economy and recycling verticals.
Specim sells to machine builders, system integrators, and research organizations across food processing, recycling and waste management, agriculture, textiles, mining, pharmaceutical, surface inspection, and airborne remote-sensing verticals. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of cameras, spectrographs, and turnkey systems, complemented by one-time software licenses (SpecimINSIGHT, Lumo SDK, CaliGeo) and recurring recalibration and support services. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales through offices in Oulu, Munich, Shanghai, and New Jersey with an extensive channel network of over 40 distributors worldwide, plus OEM integration into third-party systems. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year support contracts typical.
Since 2020 the company has operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Konica Minolta Group, which provides corporate backing and channel leverage through Konica Minolta's sensing subsidiaries. In April 2026, Specim's sister entity Radiant Vision Systems merged with Konica Minolta Sensing Americas to form Konica Minolta Sensing Americas (KMSA), consolidating Specim, Radiant, Instrument Systems, and Eines brands under a single sensing business. The company employs approximately 90 people and maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification covering design, development, manufacturing, sales, and support of optical measurement devices.
SPECIM firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SPECIM
- Legal name
- Specim, Spectral Imaging Ltd.
- Website
- https://specim.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1995
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Specim is a Finnish hyperspectral imaging instrument manufacturer selling push-broom cameras, spectrographs, airborne systems, and AI-enabled sorting platforms to machine builders, system integrators, and research organizations across food, recycling, textile, mining, and aerospace verticals.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SPECIM industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Hyperspectral Imaging Instruments
- NAICS
- Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)
- SIC
- Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Microscopy, Imaging & Flow Cytometry Instruments (HLAGAIAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs) (HDAHAAAH)
Keywords
Where SPECIM is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Oulu
- HQ country
- Finland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
SPECIM business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hyperspectral Camera Sales: Sale of complete hyperspectral cameras including Specim FX series, Specim GX17, Fenix, and airborne systems. Revenue from hardware sales of cameras covering VNIR, NIR, SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR wavelengths.
- Spectrograph Sales: Sale of ImSpector spectrographs (optics-only components) for OEM and custom system integrations. Spectrographs must be paired with third-party detectors (CMOS, CCD, InGaAs).
- Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Sales of SpecimINSIGHT (offline hyperspectral data analysis and classification model creation), Lumo SDK, and CaliGeo plugin for ENVI software.
- Recalibration Services: Recalibration services for hyperspectral cameras ensuring continued accuracy and performance. Recommended annually for airborne applications and after lens changes or extreme conditions.
- Turnkey Systems: Complete systems including SisuROCK workstation (automated drill core scanning), airborne systems (AFX, AISA), and lab scanners (LabScanner, SpecimCUBE).
- Specim RETEX Solutions: Complete AI-powered textile recognition solutions sold in variants: Core (AI engine), Lab (with FX17 and scanner), Modules (components), and System (industrial scale).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Specim RETEX Core - AI classification engine for custom system integration |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Specim RETEX Lab - Hyperspectral textile analysis for R&D |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Specim RETEX Modules - Components for OEMs and integrators |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Specim RETEX System - Industrial textile processing solution |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
SPECIM product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Specim designs, manufactures, and sells push-broom hyperspectral imaging cameras, line-scan spectrographs, and complete imaging systems covering VNIR, NIR, SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR wavelength ranges. Offerings include the Specim FX camera family, ImSpector spectrographs, airborne AFX/AISA systems, the SisuROCK drill core scanning workstation, and the SpecimONE industrial sorting platform that bundles cameras with SpecimINSIGHT analysis software and SpecimCUBE real-time processing. The company also sells AI-powered solutions such as Specim RETEX for textile recognition, plus supporting software (Lumo SDK, CaliGeo PRO), accessories, and recalibration services.
Product overview
Specim offers a comprehensive hyperspectral imaging portfolio spanning cameras, software, and complete systems. The core product line includes Specim FX Series hyperspectral cameras (FX10 VNIR, FX17/FX19 NIR, FX50 MWIR, FX120 LWIR, plus GX17 and SX25 SWIR models), ImSpector spectrographs for OEM integrations, and airborne systems (AFX, AISA). The platform architecture centers on SpecimONE, which combines Specim FX cameras with SpecimINSIGHT offline analysis software and SpecimCUBE real-time processing unit for industrial inline sorting and inspection. Specialty solutions include Specim RETEX (AI-powered textile recognition) and SisuROCK (geological core scanning workstation). Supporting accessories include LabScanner systems, rotary stage scanners, macro lenses, and illumination units. All products are complemented by calibration services and supported through global sales offices in the USA, China, Germany, and Finland.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Specim FX: Hyperspectral cameras specifically designed for industrial machine vision applications
- Specim GX17
- Specim FX50
- Specim FX120
- SpecimONE
- Specim RETEX
- SisuROCK
- Specim AFX
- ImSpector
Products and services
- Specim FX10 Hyperspectral Camera High-speed VNIR (400-1000 nm) push-broom hyperspectral camera designed for industrial machine vision with standard interfaces for seamless integration, used by machine builders and system integrators for real-time material identification on production lines.
- Specim FX17 Hyperspectral Camera NIR (900-1700 nm) hyperspectral camera for industrial and research applications requiring near-infrared spectral analysis.
- Specim GX17 Hyperspectral Camera Next-generation NIR (980-1730 nm) hyperspectral camera for real-time machine vision applications.
- Specim FX19 Hyperspectral Camera High-speed NIR/SWIR (1130-1920 nm) push-broom hyperspectral camera for industrial machine vision and research applications requiring high resolution, sensitivity, and frame rates.
- Specim SX25 Hyperspectral Camera High-resolution SWIR (960-2500 nm) hyperspectral camera with world-leading SWIR resolution for industrial and research applications.
- Specim FX50 MWIR Hyperspectral Camera MWIR (2.7-5.3 μm) hyperspectral camera providing breakthrough capabilities for black plastic sorting applications in recycling and waste management.
- Specim FX120 LWIR Hyperspectral Camera LWIR (7.7-12.3 μm) thermal push-broom hyperspectral camera for industrial and research applications.
- Specim Fenix Dual-Range Hyperspectral Camera Dual-range hyperspectral camera covering VNIR (380-970 nm) and SWIR (970-2500 nm) for comprehensive spectral analysis in a single instrument.
- Specim SWIR Hyperspectral Camera SWIR (1000-2500 nm) hyperspectral camera for short-wave infrared imaging applications.
- ImSpector Spectrographs High-performance line-scan spectrographs (V8, V10, V10E, N17E) providing distortion-free imaging, excellent spectral accuracy, and high optical throughput for OEM and custom system integrations across VIS, VNIR, and NIR ranges.
- Specim AFX Airborne System Compact all-in-one hyperspectral imaging solution for UAV/drone use combining lightweight cameras with robust spectral calibration and optimized optics for aerial remote sensing.
- AISA Airborne Hyperspectral Systems Airborne hyperspectral camera systems (AFX10, AFX17, AisaFENIX, AisaFENIX 1K) for manned and unmanned aircraft remote sensing applications including vegetation surveys, geological mapping, and environmental monitoring.
- SisuROCK Drill Core Scanning Workstation Fully automated multi-camera spectral imaging workstation for rapid scanning of drill cores and geological samples, integrating VNIR, SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR cameras with RGB and 3D imaging for mineral mapping and geological exploration.
- SpecimONE Industrial Sorting Platform Complete spectral imaging platform combining Specim FX cameras, SpecimINSIGHT offline software, and SpecimCUBE real-time processing unit for industrial sorting and inspection, enabling machine builders and system integrators to develop hyperspectral applications without coding or specialized spectral imaging knowledge.
- Specim RETEX AI Textile Recognition Solution AI-powered hyperspectral textile recognition solution combining hyperspectral imaging and AI to accurately identify textile materials including complex blends and impurities, enabling automated material separation with up to 99% accuracy on cotton, 98% on polyester, and 99% on polyamide.
- SpecimINSIGHT Offline Analysis Software Offline hyperspectral data analysis software for browsing, exploring data, and creating and validating classification models used to build real-time inline sorting applications.
- SpecimCUBE Real-Time Processing Platform High-performance real-time processing platform that runs classification models created in SpecimINSIGHT for inline sorting and inspection on production lines.
- Lumo Software Family Software family for hyperspectral data capture and analysis used with Specim cameras.
- CaliGeo PRO Software Plug-in application for ENVI image analysis software used for remote sensing applications.
- Specim LabScanner Laboratory hyperspectral scanning systems available in 40x20 and 100x50 sizes for high-precision laboratory imaging of samples.
- Specim RS10/RS50 Rotary Stage Scanner Rotary stage scanners (RS10, RS50) for automated hyperspectral imaging of cylindrical samples in laboratory settings.
- Specim Camera Recalibration Service Expert recalibration service for hyperspectral cameras ensuring continued accuracy and reliability, recommended annually for airborne applications and after lens changes or extreme conditions.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 99% accuracy for cotton, 98% for polyester, 99% for polyamide material identification
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Companies that use SPECIM
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments9 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
SPECIM technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability5 records
Feature5 records
SPECIM partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Konica Minolta Sensing AmericascoreSpecim, as part of Konica Minolta Group, merged with Radiant Vision Systems and Konica Minolta Sensing Americas to form a new combined entity called Konica Minolta Sensing Americas (KMSA) effective April 1, 2026. The integration combines sensing products from multiple brands including Konica Minolta, Radiant, Instrument Systems, Specim, and Eines. The new entity is headquartered in Redmond, Washington with offices in New Jersey, mainland China, and Taiwan.
- Konica Minolta GroupcoreSpecim has been part of the Konica Minolta Group since 2020. This corporate relationship provides Specim with backing from a major multinational corporation while maintaining its brand identity and operational independence in the hyperspectral imaging market.
- Konica Minolta Sensing SubsidiariescoreKonica Minolta subsidiaries serve as distributors for Specim products in multiple regions including US (New Jersey), Japan, China (Shanghai), Singapore, Thailand, Poland, Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, and Korea. These subsidiaries integrate Specim into their broader sensing and measurement product portfolios.
- Channel Systems Inc.minorDistributor for Specim products in Canada. Located in Pinawa, Manitoba. Contact: Mr. Chris Vogt.
- Quantum Design / Quantum Design EuropeminorDistributor for Specim products in multiple European countries including Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Switzerland, UK (Quantum Design UK and Ireland), and China (Quantum Design China).
- AviconminorDistributor for Specim products in Poland and Romania. Based in Warsaw, Poland.
- iMAGE S S.p.A.minorDistributor for Specim products in Italy. Based in Mariano Comense, Italy.
- Konica Minolta Sensing Europe B.V.coreEuropean subsidiary of Konica Minolta serving as distributor for Specim products in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, and Luxembourg through regional offices.
- INNDEOminorINNDEO integrates Specim hyperspectral cameras into their INSPECTRA CHP system for food quality inspection, specifically for detecting hidden plastics in minced meat. Emilio de la Red, Chief of Innovation & Business Development at INNDEO, serves as customer reference.
- UCY Ventures GroupminorUCY integrates Specim hyperspectral imaging and AI into their plastic recycling solutions. Maximilian J. Sollner, Group CEO of UCY Ventures Group, serves as customer reference.
- DIVE Imaging Systems / PVA VisionminorDIVE Imaging Systems (also known as PVA Vision) integrates Specim hyperspectral cameras into their wafer inspection and surface analysis solutions. Dr. Philipp Wollmann, Managing Director of DIVE/PVA Vision, serves as customer reference.
- Waste RoboticsminorWaste Robotics integrates Specim FX hyperspectral cameras into their automated waste sorting robotic systems for future waste management applications.
- ProdecologiaminorProdecologia uses Specim hyperspectral imaging technology to achieve 98% polymer purity in their plastic recycling processes, demonstrating the effectiveness of Specim technology for polymer identification.
- PICVISAminorPICVISA integrates Specim FX17 hyperspectral cameras into their textile sorting installations, processing approximately 5,000 tons of textiles annually.
- ELROILABminorELROILAB uses Specim hyperspectral imaging and AI to achieve 90% fewer quality issues in baby food production, demonstrating applications in food safety and quality control.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
SPECIM competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Bruker: US-headquartered scientific instrument major with hyperspectral, FT-IR, Raman and imaging products serving life-science, materials and industrial QA; broader instrument scope than Specim but with overlapping HSI capabilities.
- Sick AG: Germany-based global industrial sensor and machine-vision incumbent with spectroscopic and hyperspectral sorting solutions for recycling and process automation; broader portfolio than Specim but directly competes in industrial material sorting.
Direct peers
- Resonon: US designer and manufacturer of push-broom and snapshot hyperspectral imaging systems covering VNIR, NIR and SWIR; competes with Specim FX17/FX19 in industrial sorting and remote sensing.
- Headwall Photonics: US-based manufacturer of hyperspectral imaging cameras and OEM spectral modules for industrial, remote-sensing and machine-vision applications; competes with Specim FX, AFX and AISA product lines.
- Telops: Canadian maker of hyperspectral and MWIR/LWIR thermal imaging cameras for defense, industrial and research markets; competes with Specim FX50 MWIR and FX120 LWIR cameras.
- Cubert (Hi-Form / HinaLea): German-origin HSI camera maker (now part of HinaLea/IMEC ecosystem) specializing in snapshot and video-rate hyperspectral imaging; competes with Specim in lab and industrial inspection use cases.
- BaySpec: US manufacturer of hyperspectral imaging systems, spectrographs and OEM modules across VNIR/NIR/SWIR with focus on industrial and biomedical applications; comparable to Specim's ImSpector OEM components.
- Norsk Elektro Optikk: Norwegian manufacturer of HySpex hyperspectral cameras across VNIR, SWIR and MWIR/LWIR ranges. Closest direct competitor to Specim's FX/GX series, serving the same industrial, research and airborne HSI markets.
- ITRES: Canadian hyperspectral imaging systems manufacturer focused on airborne and UAV-based hyperspectral sensors (CASI, SASI, TASI); directly competes with Specim AFX and AISA airborne product family.
Emerging players
- Photon Etc. Canadian developer of hyperspectral and NIR imaging instruments and tunable filters for industrial and scientific markets; partial product overlap with Specim's NIR/SWIR and microscopy offerings (e.g., CytoViva use case).
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
SPECIM social profiles
Digital presenceSPECIM compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
SPECIM financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
SPECIM leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
SPECIM funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors2 records
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SPECIM M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about SPECIM
What does SPECIM do?
Specim designs, manufactures, and sells push-broom hyperspectral imaging cameras, line-scan spectrographs, and complete imaging systems covering VNIR, NIR, SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR wavelength ranges. Offerings include the Specim FX camera family, ImSpector spectrographs, airborne AFX/AISA systems, the SisuROCK drill core scanning workstation, and the SpecimONE industrial sorting platform that bundles cameras with SpecimINSIGHT analysis software and SpecimCUBE real-time processing. The company also sells AI-powered solutions such as Specim RETEX for textile recognition, plus supporting software (Lumo SDK, CaliGeo PRO), accessories, and recalibration services.
Is SPECIM a public or private company?
SPECIM is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was SPECIM founded?
SPECIM was founded in 1995. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is SPECIM based?
SPECIM is headquartered in Oulu, Finland, in the Europe region.
How does SPECIM make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Hyperspectral Camera Sales are the primary driver. The others are spectrograph Sales, software Licenses and Subscriptions, recalibration Services, turnkey Systems and specim RETEX Solutions.
Who are SPECIM's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Bruker and Sick AG. Direct peers are Resonon, Headwall Photonics, Telops, Cubert (Hi-Form / HinaLea), BaySpec, Norsk Elektro Optikk and ITRES. Photon Etc. is listed as an emerging player.
Does SPECIM have an API?
No public API is recorded for SPECIM.
What industry is SPECIM in?
SPECIM's product category is Hyperspectral Imaging Instruments. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAGAIAE, Microscopy, Imaging & Flow Cytometry Instruments, with a secondary code of HDAHAAAH, Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs). Its NAICS code is 334516 and its SIC code is 3827.