What Multiscan Technologies does

Multiscan Technologies S.L. is a Spanish designer and manufacturer of artificial vision and X-ray sorting and inspection equipment for the global agri-food industry. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Cocentaina (Alicante), Spain, the company combines proprietary optical hardware (cameras, X-ray sensors, roller and belt transport systems) with software platforms (MVS 2020 with machine learning; X-Inspect 2020 with Industry 4.0 / OPC-UA connectivity) and deep-learning models to automate quality grading, defect detection, and foreign-body detection across fruits, nuts, olives, coffee, meat, and packaged foods. Headline technical differentiators include SpinSort 360-degree product rotation, X-UHD deep-learning X-ray, TotalVision side-camera systems, and CoffeXcan vision+X-ray fusion for cherry coffee.

The company serves a diversified enterprise customer base spanning multiple verticals: olive processors (Aceitunas Guadalquivir, Castillo de Canena, Caprel), nut processors (IberoPistacho, ECONUT, Les Noisettes de la Bastide), coffee processors (Supracafé, Ipanema Coffees), tomato processors (La Caña Group, Heritage Farms), blueberry packers (via the WECO partnership), and meat/packaged-food processors (including poultry inspection at Dolz España S.L.). The revenue model is hardware-led, with machine sales (S60SP, S30 series, V20, BB20/BB40, MGS, MXV series) representing the core stream, supplemented by professional services (technical consulting, installation, lifecycle support, operator training) and recurring software subscription revenue from MVS 2020 and X-Inspect 2020.

Multiscan operates as part of the Duravant family of food-processing operating companies. Distribution is direct-to-enterprise from Spain, via a wholly owned subsidiary in Chile (Multiscan Technologies Chile S.A., Curicó), through the WECO / Woodside Electronics partnership in North America, and via an agent and distributor network globally. The company has received European Innovation Radar recognition (2023), PERTE AGRO subsidies for AI-based poultry inspection (2023-2024), and a single 2018 EISMEA funding event of approximately $1.49M; it remains privately held with 51-100 employees and active product news flow through 2026. Leadership includes Rafael Martos (Director General) and Davide Varzè (President).

Name

Multiscan Technologies

Legal name

MULTISCAN TECHNOLOGIES, S.L.

Website

https://multiscan.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Multiscan Technologies is a Spanish manufacturer of artificial vision and X-ray sorting machines that automate quality inspection and defect detection for global agri-food processors in fruits, nuts, olives, coffee, meat, and packaged foods.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Sorting and Inspection Machinery

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844)

akta.pro primary industry

Sorting, Grading & Optical Inspection Systems (Size/Color Sorters) (AFAAAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inspection, Checkweighing & Detection Systems (Vision, Metal, X-ray) (IMALAOAH), Industrial Vision & Quality Inspection (HDAAAEAG), Inspection, Checkweighing & Metal Detection Systems (IMAHAOAJ)

Keywords

• Optical sorting machines
• Food inspection equipment
• Vision sorting technology
• X-ray food inspection
• Agricultural sorting systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Cocentaina

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Vision Sorting Equipment Sales: Sale of optical sorting machines (S60SP, S30 series, V20, BB20/BB40, MGS, MXV series) for fruits, nuts, olives, coffee, and other agri-food products. Equipment includes vision technology and X-ray inspection systems.
2. Technical Consulting Services: Technical advice for identification and integration of solutions based on each client's economic and operational needs. Provided throughout the acquisition process.
3. Technical Support and Service: Comprehensive assistance throughout installation and product lifecycle. Includes remote technical support using innovative remote assistance tools.
4. Training Services: Training programs to improve operator understanding of technology and maximize utilization of solutions. Advanced training plans for operators.
5. Software Platform (MVS 2020, X-Inspect 2020): Software platforms providing functionalities, interfaces, digital processing, and information management for Industry 4.0 integration needs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Multiscan Technologies manufactures and sells artificial vision and X-ray inspection machines for automated sorting and quality control of agri-food products. Its product line includes optical sorters for fruits, nuts, olives, coffee, tomatoes, blueberries and packaged foods, using proprietary SpinSort 360-degree rotation, advanced X-ray vision, and AI/deep learning software (MVS 2020, X-Inspect 2020) for defect detection and grading.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Multiscan S60SP Pistachio Sorter Optical sorter for in-shell pistachios using SpinSort 360-degree inspection to detect defects, color, size and shape; targets pistachio processors such as IberoPistacho Group.
• Multiscan S30 Series Olive Sorter (incl. i5 Olives Plus, S30, S30B) Vision-based sorter for table olives and olive oil fruit that classifies by color, size, shape and defect in a single pass; used by olive processors such as Aceitunas Guadalquivir and Castillo de Canena.
• Multiscan S30TGM Macadamia Sorter Compact SpinSort-based sorter for in-shell macadamia nuts, sorting by quality, color, size and shape; targets macadamia processors.
• Multiscan 360Tek BB20/BB40 Blueberry Sorter High-throughput blueberry optical sorter using SpinSort 360-degree technology, integrated with WECO SORTIVATOR modules to form a complete blueberry sorting line.
• Multiscan MGS Color Sorter Color sorter used for tomato, cherry and other produce lines, including TotalVision-equipped variants with side cameras for blossom-end defect detection.
• Multiscan MXV X-Ray Inspection Series (MXV-PACK, MXV-MEAT, MXV-SLIM, MXV-SLIM VISION) X-ray inspection equipment for detecting foreign bodies (metal, bone, glass, stone), defects and fill levels in packaged foods, meat, and low-height products. Used by slaughterhouses, meat processors and packaged food producers.
• MVS 2020 Software Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• BB20 capacity: up to 1,180,000 fruits/hour; BB40 capacity: up to 2,360,000 fruits/hour
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WECO (Woodside Electronics)coreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partnership for blueberry sorting solutions. WECO brings years of experience in the blueberry sector and deep knowledge of producer and packer needs, while Multiscan contributes vision artificial expertise and innovative sorting technologies. Together they offer integrated blueberry sorting lines combining WECO SORTIVATOR modules (Blower, Impulse Soft, Berrytek Color) with Multiscan BB20/BB40 optical sorters.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Key Technology: Duravant sister company producing digital sorters, conveyors, and vibrating feeders for food processing; directly comparable technology and customer base, and a clear cross-sell and benchmarking reference inside the same group.
• WIPOTEC-OCS: Manufacturer of checkweighers, X-ray inspection, and metal detection systems for food and pharma. Directly competes with Multiscan's MXV/X-UHD platforms in packaged and meat inspection.
• Heat and Control: Supplier of food processing, inspection, and packaging systems including X-ray and optical sorting; comparable serving snack/fruit/nut processors with integrated line solutions.
• TOMRA: Global leader in optical sorting for food (TOMRA 5B/Sortex), recycling, and mining. Most directly comparable competitor in nuts, grains, coffee, and processed-food sorting, with much larger scale and broader geographic coverage.
• Marelec: Duravant sister company producing intelligent portioning, weighing, and inspection equipment for fish, meat, and poultry; complementary portfolio and shared customer base within the same group.
• Bühler Group: Swiss food processing technology major with optical sorting (SORTEX, optical Sortex E), pulses, nuts, rice, and grain. Direct overlap on nut, coffee, and grain sorting with a much larger global installed base.
• Sesotec: Germany-based manufacturer of metal detectors, X-ray inspection, and optical sorting systems for plastics and food. Comparable technology stack (X-ray/vision) and customer overlap in packaged-food and meat inspection.

Broad incumbents

• Marel: Global leader in protein (meat, poultry, fish) and broader food processing equipment with vision-based inspection; relevant meat-industry overlap with Multiscan's expanding MXV/PERTE poultry initiative, albeit broader scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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