What Attollo Engineering does

Attollo Engineering, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Camarillo, California, designs and manufactures ultra-compact optoelectronic devices and systems—primarily infrared imaging cameras and laser-based sensing products—for defense primes, system integrators, and commercial UAV/robotics integrators. The company is vertically integrated across a 44,000 ft² facility with 5,000+ ft² of cleanroom space, running from epitaxial growth of proprietary III-V detector materials (InGaAs for SWIR and HOT Type-II Superlattice for MWIR/eSWIR), through in-house ROIC design (AE1702, SCI640B, SCI1920A) and hybridization, to IDCA packaging and final camera-core assembly. Core products include the Phoenix SWIR, Griffin MWIR, and Aetos eSWIR camera cores at industry-leading 5 µm pixel pitch, the WASP-200 laser rangefinder series, and the Mantis and OMNir laser detection/warning modules (the latter ITAR-controlled); supporting offerings include ROICs sold as wafers and custom IDCAs.

Name

Attollo Engineering

Legal name

Attollo Engineering

Website

https://attolloengineering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Attollo Engineering designs and manufactures ultra-compact infrared imaging cameras (SWIR, MWIR, eSWIR) and laser sensing products—rangefinders and laser warning modules—vertically integrated from III-V detector epitaxy through camera assembly, primarily for U.S. defense primes and commercial UAV integrators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Infrared Imaging and Laser Sensing Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Fixed-Lens Cameras (Compact, Bridge & 360 Cameras) (CRACAPAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Consumer Drones for Imaging (Camera Drones) (CRACAPAD), Action Cameras & Rugged Cameras (CRACAPAC), Gimbals, Stabilizers & Camera Rigs (Handheld, Wearable, Drone Gimbals) (CRACAPAE), Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) & Multirotor Drones (IMABAIAA)

Keywords

• Infrared imaging systems
• Laser rangefinder products
• SWIR camera cores
• MWIR thermal cameras
• Defense optoelectronic sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Camarillo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Infrared Camera Cores (SWIR, MWIR, eSWIR): Sale of cooled and uncooled infrared camera cores including Phoenix (SWIR), Griffin (MWIR), and Aetos (eSWIR) product lines. Products are sold as finished camera cores with various interface and cooler options. Revenue is primarily one-time hardware sale model with potential for volume repeat orders from defense primes and commercial integrators.
2. Laser Rangefinder Products (WASP-200 Series): Sale of WASP-200 series laser rangefinder modules in multiple form factors (CU1, MU1, MC1, CD1, MD1). Available as commercial products with direct e-commerce purchase or through sales channel. Accessories (cables, adapters) provide incremental revenue.
3. Integrated Dewar Cooler Assemblies (IDCA): Custom design and manufacture of IDCAs for third-party FPA integration as well as Attollo's own cameras. Revenue from engineering development and production contracts, potentially for space and terrestrial applications.
4. ROICs (Readout Integrated Circuits): Sale of proprietary readout integrated circuits for SWIR focal plane arrays. Available as full, half, or quarter wafers. Offered as standalone components or bundled with camera electronics and lens options.
5. Laser Warning and Sensing Systems (OMNir, Mantis): Military-grade laser detection and warning products sold to defense customers. ITAR-controlled products requiring special licensing for export. Revenue from direct defense contracts and military procurement channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Attollo Engineering designs and manufactures ultra-compact, low-SWaP infrared imaging cameras (SWIR, MWIR, eSWIR) and laser sensing products, including laser rangefinders and laser warning/detection modules. The company sells finished camera cores, rangefinder modules, proprietary ROICs, and custom Integrated Dewar Cooler Assemblies (IDCAs) to defense primes, system integrators, UAV/drone manufacturers, and commercial customers. Attollo is vertically integrated from III-V semiconductor epitaxial growth through ROIC design, detector hybridization, and camera assembly within its 44,000 ft² Camarillo, California facility.

Product overview

Attollo Engineering offers a unified portfolio of ultra-compact, low-SWaP infrared imaging and laser sensing products for defense and commercial applications. The core product lines include: Phoenix SWIR cameras (InGaAs-based, 0.9-1.7 μm), Griffin MWIR cameras (HOT Type-II Superlattice, 3.0-5.2 μm), and Aetos eSWIR cameras (extended SWIR, 0.9-2.4 μm), all available in VGA and HD resolutions with industry-leading small pixel pitches. The WASP-200 laser rangefinder series provides precision distance measurement up to 200+ meters. Supporting products include Mantis and OMNir laser detection/decoding modules, precision ROIC chips (AE1702, SCI640B, SCI1920A), Dewar Cooler Assemblies, and various accessories. All products are designed and manufactured in the company's 44,000 ft² Camarillo, California facility with AS9100D certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Precog Imaging™: Provides real-time laser information for lasers within the field of view (FOV) on SWIR and MWIR camera cores.

Products and services

• Phoenix SWIR Camera Core Industry's smallest SWIR camera core with 5 µm pixel pitch, available in VGA (640x512) and HD (1280x1024) resolutions using InGaAs detector material for low-noise, high quantum efficiency imaging in the 0.9–1.7 µm spectral band. Designed for small gimbals, handheld soldier systems, machine vision, fire fighting, laser see-spot, and precision agriculture applications.
• Griffin MWIR Camera Core Series Industry's smallest MWIR camera core series featuring HOT Type-II Superlattice (T2SL) detector material with 5 µm pixel pitch (VGA5, HD5) and 8 µm (HD8). Available in 640x512, 1280x1024, and 1280x720 formats with rotary or linear cooler options for cryocooled thermal imaging in the 3.0–5.2 µm band. Used in defense, surveillance, and industrial applications.
• Aetos eSWIR Camera Core Extended Shortwave Infrared (eSWIR) camera core with 5 µm pixel pitch using HOT Type-II Superlattice detector material for imaging in the 0.9–2.4 µm wavelength band. Available in VGA (640x512) and HD (1280x1024) formats with rotary cooler for cryocooled operation. Designed for defense, industrial inspection, and scientific applications.
• WASP-200 Laser Rangefinder Ultra-compact 905 nm Class 1 FDA eye-safe laser rangefinder using single-shot Time of Flight technology. Measures distances up to 200 meters (300+ m on reflective targets) with under 10 cm accuracy at up to 56 points per second. Weighs only 26–46 grams across form factors. Available with UART, CAN Bus, RS-232, and DroneCAN interfaces; ArduPilot and UTAS Piccolo compatible. Used in UAVs, robotics, industrial automation, and maritime operations.
• Mantis Laser Event Detector and Decoder Optical sensor that detects pulsed laser signals (830 nm to 1570 nm range), decodes PRF (pulse repetition frequency) codes for laser target markers and designators, and provides frame triggers for cameras to image laser spots. Pairs with Phoenix SWIR, Griffin broadband MWIR, and Aetos eSWIR cameras. Rejects false alarms from civilian laser sources. ITAR-controlled for defense customers.
• OMNir Laser Warning Module Helmet-mounted hemispherical laser detector module that detects and differentiates laser rangefinders, target designators, target markers, and other pulsed infrared battlefield lasers. Alerts the wearer through haptic vibrations to mitigate friendly fire incidents and distinguish between friendly and hostile laser systems. ITAR-controlled defense product.
• ROIC (Readout Integrated Circuit) Family Custom in-house readout integrated circuits for SWIR focal plane arrays: AE1702 (VGA 640x512, 5 µm, digital LVDS output, up to 220 Hz), SCI640B (VGA 640x512, 15 µm, analog output, up to 120 Hz), and SCI1920A (HD 1920x1080, 15 µm, analog output, up to 60 Hz). Compatible with InGaAs and colloidal quantum dot detector materials. Available as full, half, or quarter wafers.
• Integrated Dewar Cooler Assembly (IDCA) Custom Integrated Dewar Cooler Assemblies for cryogenic packaging of infrared focal plane arrays, with cooling between 120K–150K depending on cutoff and performance requirements. Designed for extremely SWaP and cost-sensitive applications with excellent hermeticity and long-life cooler performance. Available as a custom design and manufacturing service for third-party FPA integration as well as Attollo's own cameras.

Quantifiable outcome

• Phoenix SWIR camera core achieves 32 g weight in 12 cm³ volume
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability4 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Safran Defense and Space, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Attollo Engineering was acquired by Safran Defense and Space, Inc. in September 2025. The acquisition strengthens Safran's product offering by enhancing its capabilities in advanced imaging and sensing technology. Attollo operates as part of the Safran group.
• Sensor CreationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Attollo Engineering acquired Sensor Creations in January 2024, expanding its capabilities and adding complementary sensor technology to Attollo's portfolio. This acquisition strengthens Attollo's position in the infrared sensing market.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Teledyne FLIR: Largest provider of cooled and uncooled infrared camera cores, detectors, and integrated thermal imaging systems for defense and commercial markets. Directly comparable SWIR, MWIR, and uncooled IR camera core products; Attollo competes on SWaP-C in midwave and SWIR bandwidths.
• Leonardo DRS: U.S. defense electronics prime supplying thermal cameras, infrared sensors, and integrated defense systems. Broader incumbent supplying competing IR imaging solutions to U.S. DoD with wider portfolio.

Direct peers

• Sensors Unlimited (Collins Aerospace): Defense-grade InGaAs SWIR camera and detector manufacturer used in military imaging, laser detection, and machine vision. Direct peer on InGaAs SWIR camera cores and visible/NIR/SWIR imaging broadly overlapping with Attollo's Phoenix line.
• Akhan Semiconductor (mirOcar): Smaller developers of compact laser rangefinders and ToF modules for drone and industrial use, comparable to Attollo's WASP-200 LRF family in size, weight, and embedded drone/UAV integration focus.
• Lynred: French IR detector manufacturer (HgCdTe, InGaAs, microbolometer, HOT MWIR) merged from Sofradir and Ulis. Produces cooled infrared detectors, including Type-II Superlattice and HOT MWIR FPAs, directly competing with Attollo's Griffin and Aetos product lines.
• SCD Semi Conductor Devices: Israeli manufacturer of cooled infrared detectors including HOT Type-II Superlattice MWIR FPAs and InGaAs SWIR detectors. Direct competitor in HOT T2SL material and small-pixel SWaP-optimized cores.
• Excelitas Technologies: Manufactures photon detectors, infrared sensors, thermal IR cameras, and optoelectronics for defense and industrial markets. Direct peer in infrared sensing modules and laser detection/rangefinding components.

Emerging players

• New Imaging Technologies (NIT): French SWIR/InGaAs imaging company producing CMOS-based WDR and SWIR cameras for military and industrial markets. Niche overlap with Attollo's SWIR Phoenix product line, particularly for laser detection and low-light imaging.
• Raptor Photonics: UK-based manufacturer of scientific CMOS, SWIR, and cooled infrared cameras. Smaller competitor in SWIR and thermal imaging targeting defense and scientific applications similar to Attollo's Phoenix and Aetos cameras.
• Princeton Infrared Technologies: Smaller U.S. manufacturer of SWIR and MWIR imagers, detectors, and cameras, including InGaAs focal plane arrays. Comparable in niche cooled IR imaging, especially for scientific and SWIR applications overlapping with Attollo's Phoenix line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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