Haptech
Haptech Defense Systems designs electromagnetic haptic recoil weapon simulators (ERIS platform) and drop-in training kits for U.S. military and defense customers, managed through Haptech Manager software and an open API.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersNew Orleans, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Haptech does
Haptech, Inc. (operating as Haptech Defense Systems) is a Louisiana-based defense technology company founded in 2014 that designs and manufactures haptic force-feedback weapon simulation systems for military and defense training. Its core technology is the patented Electromagnetic Recoil & Instrumentation Systems (ERIS) platform, built around a proprietary electromagnetic linear motor recoil system originally commissioned by the U.S. Navy. ERIS is delivered through two product lines: complete electronic surrogate weapons (M17, M18, M4, and M240B form factors) and drop-in conversion kits for live weapons (M4A1, M249, M240B, M2A1, and MK19), scaling from handguns to crew-served weapons. Devices are wireless, fully electronic, and managed remotely via Haptech Manager software, which supports real-time monitoring, malfunction injection, calibration, and data capture through an open API across 12 simultaneous radio channels with up to 3200m outdoor line-of-sight range.
Haptech monetizes primarily through hardware sales of surrogate weapons and drop-in kits to defense and military customers, supplemented by Haptech Manager software that enables remote device management and third-party integration. Its architecture is tracking-agnostic and designed to interoperate with VR, AR, MR, live, and screen-based training environments. Distribution is direct enterprise sales via phone (1-888-680-7737), email ([email protected]), and industry conferences (notably I/ITSEC), with no e-commerce or retail presence. In December 2025, the company commercially debuted the M4 surrogate and Haptech Hub data platform (adding Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth connectivity) at I/ITSEC.
The company employs 11-50 people at its New Orleans headquarters and is in an early commercial stage. In March 2025, Haptech filed an SEC Form D for a $1,500,000 exempt securities offering of equity and debt (with a prior $2,223,336 filing in September 2024), and was named Louisiana's 2025 Innovative Company of the Year. Kyle Monti is Founder and CEO; Martin Holly is VP / Chief Business Officer.
Haptech firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Haptech
- Legal name
- Haptech, Inc.
- Website
- https://haptech.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Haptech Defense Systems designs electromagnetic haptic recoil weapon simulators (ERIS platform) and drop-in training kits for U.S. military and defense customers, managed through Haptech Manager software and an open API.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Haptech industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Military Training Simulation
- NAICS
- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)
- SIC
- Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Modeling, Simulation, Digital Twins & Mission Rehearsal Systems (IMABAOAL)
Keywords
Where Haptech is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- New Orleans
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Haptech business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales - Surrogate Weapons: Sale of complete electronic weapon simulators (surrogates) including M17, M18, M4, and M240B form factors for military and defense training.
- Hardware Sales - Drop-in Kits: Sale of recoil conversion kits that transform existing live weapons into training devices, covering M4A1, M249, M240B, M2A1, and MK19 platforms.
- Software - Haptech Manager: Remote management software for ERIS devices enabling real-time monitoring, configuration, and control of training weapons.
- Equity and Debt Securities: Exempt securities offering of $1,500,000 including equity and debt securities, with $368,444 already sold and $1,131,556 remaining as of early 2025.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Haptech product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Haptech Defense Systems designs, manufactures, and sells wireless, fully electronic weapon simulators and recoil conversion kits for military training. Its ERIS platform delivers surrogate weapons (M17, M18, M4, M240B) and drop-in kits (M4A1, M249, M240B, M2A1, MK19) that simulate realistic recoil via proprietary electromagnetic linear motor technology, managed remotely through Haptech Manager software and the Haptech Hub data platform with an open API for third-party integration.
Product overview
Haptech Defense Systems offers a unified platform built around its proprietary Electromagnetic Recoil & Instrumentation Systems (ERIS) technology. The core ERIS platform provides wireless, fully electronic recoil systems scalable from handguns to heavy artillery, delivered through two product lines: ERIS Surrogate Weapons (complete electronic weapon simulators in M17, M18, M4, M240B form factors) and ERIS Drop-In Recoil Kits (conversion kits for M4A1, M249, M240B, M2A1, MK19). The platform is managed by Haptech Manager software, which provides remote device control and data capture capabilities via an open API. The December 2025 launch introduced the Haptech Hub data platform, enabling expanded connectivity options for real-time training feedback. The modular, open architecture supports cross-platform integration with VR, AR, MR, live, and screen-based training environments.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Haptech Hub: Data platform launched alongside the M4 surrogate weapon, enabling Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth connectivity for real-time training feedback.
- ERIS
- Haptech Manager
Products and services
- ERIS Surrogate Weapons Complete electronic weapon simulators providing simulated electronic recoil, instrumentation, and remote programmability for virtual military training applications. Available in M17, M18, M4, and M240B form factors for U.S. military and defense customers.
- ERIS Drop-In Recoil Kits Recoil conversion kits that transform existing live weapons into training devices, providing simulated electronic recoil, instrumentation, and remote programmability. Available for M4A1, M249, M240B, M2A1, and MK19 weapon platforms for military and defense customers.
- Haptech Manager Remote software manager for ERIS devices that enables instant injection or clearance of malfunctions, power control, reload, calibration, and activity identification, with real-time monitoring of battery life, sensor activity, trigger discipline, and accelerometer data. Supports up to 12 simultaneous devices via Zigbee radios and provides open API access for third-party application development.
- Haptech Hub Data Platform Data platform companion to the M4 surrogate weapon, enabling Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth connectivity for real-time training feedback. Launched December 2025 at the I/ITSEC conference as a sub-brand of the Haptech Defense Systems product portfolio.
Quantifiable outcome
- Training weapon range up to 3200m (2mi) outdoors line-of-sight using Zigbee radios
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Haptech
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Haptech technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Haptech partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Haptech competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- General Dynamics Mission Systems: U.S. defense prime with adjacent training and simulation programs across services, often as a systems integrator. Comparable customer base (U.S. DoD) and program-of-record dynamics, though at much greater scale.
- Elbit Systems: Israel-based defense electronics and training systems provider, including live training systems for infantry. Comparable customer set and training-product adjacency, with substantially larger R&D and global footprint.
- Cubic Defense: Major U.S. defense prime with a deep training, instrumentation, and simulation portfolio (live, virtual, constructive). Operates at significantly greater scale and breadth than Haptech across multiple services.
- Lockheed Martin: Largest U.S. defense prime with significant training, simulation, and sustainment lines of business relevant to DoD synthetic training environments. Indirect but thematic overlap via shared procurement channels and integrator relationships.
- Thales (Training & Simulation): European defense prime with training and simulation businesses across air, land, and naval domains. Overlaps with Haptech in military training instrumentation and synthetic environments at a much larger scale.
- Rheinmetall (Training Solutions): German defense prime with a dedicated training and simulation business, including live and virtual combat training centers. Overlaps with Haptech's crew-served and small-arms training offerings through Bundeswehr and NATO channels.
- Saab (Training & Simulation): Global defense prime offering live and simulated military training systems, including weapon-effect simulators. Comparable in mission and customer segment (armed forces training) but vastly broader portfolio.
Direct peers
- Laser Shot: U.S. manufacturer of firearm simulation and marksmanship training systems, including recoil simulators and shoot houses. Directly comparable to Haptech's ERIS surrogate weapons in commercial and military channels.
- Zen Technologies: India-based defense simulation and training company offering live and virtual weapons training systems. Comparable product scope to Haptech's drop-in kits and surrogate weapons across infantry and armored platforms.
- InVeris (formerly Meggitt Training Systems): Leading provider of military and law enforcement small-arms training simulators, including the FATS (Firearms Training Systems) line. Most directly comparable to Haptech's surrogate and drop-in kit offerings.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Haptech social profiles
Digital presenceHaptech financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Haptech leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Haptech funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds4 records
Investors
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Haptech M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Haptech
What does Haptech do?
Haptech Defense Systems designs, manufactures, and sells wireless, fully electronic weapon simulators and recoil conversion kits for military training. Its ERIS platform delivers surrogate weapons (M17, M18, M4, M240B) and drop-in kits (M4A1, M249, M240B, M2A1, MK19) that simulate realistic recoil via proprietary electromagnetic linear motor technology, managed remotely through Haptech Manager software and the Haptech Hub data platform with an open API for third-party integration.
Is Haptech a public or private company?
Haptech is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Haptech founded?
Haptech was founded in 2014. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Haptech based?
Haptech is headquartered in New Orleans, United States, in the North America region.
How does Haptech make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales - Surrogate Weapons are the primary driver. The others are hardware Sales - Drop-in Kits, software - Haptech Manager and equity and Debt Securities.
Who are Haptech's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are General Dynamics Mission Systems, Elbit Systems, Cubic Defense, Lockheed Martin, Thales (Training & Simulation), Rheinmetall (Training Solutions) and Saab (Training & Simulation). Direct peers are Laser Shot, Zen Technologies and InVeris (formerly Meggitt Training Systems).
Does Haptech have an API?
Yes. Haptech Manager facilitates the transfer of data captured from the simulated weapon to the training platform via an open API, allowing developers to integrate or create third-party applications. By removing the hardware barrier, Haptech promotes integration and industry innovation. The API is open and supports modular architecture.
What industry is Haptech in?
Haptech's product category is Military Training Simulation. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABAOAL, Modeling, Simulation, Digital Twins & Mission Rehearsal Systems. Its NAICS code is 334511 and its SIC code is 3812.