Geodetic Systems

What Geodetic Systems does

Geodetic Systems, Inc. (GSI) is a privately held industrial metrology company headquartered in Melbourne, Florida. Founded in 1977, the company designs and manufactures portable, automated photogrammetric measurement systems under the V-STARS brand, combining proprietary V-STARS software with custom-built digital cameras (INCA4, DynaMo D5, DynaMo D12) to deliver non-contact 3D coordinate measurement at micron-level accuracy (up to 4µm + 4µm/m, equivalent to 1:200,000 on a 4m object). Core technical capabilities include on-the-fly self-calibration under actual environmental conditions, vibration-compensated multi-camera real-time operation, high-speed dynamic monitoring at 3–10 Hz, and operation in hostile environments including thermal vacuum chambers via the I-CAN canisterized enclosure. The four core system configurations — V-STARS S, M, D, and N (Platinum/Gold/Silver) — address off-line highest-accuracy, real-time multi-camera, dynamic monitoring, and cost-optimized applications respectively, supported by an accessory portfolio (PRO-SPOT target projector, tactile wireless probes, coded targets, strip tape).

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales of complete V-STARS systems bundled with software, plus accessory and consumables revenue (targets, strip tape, probes, projectors, I-CAN enclosures). Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure, consistent with high-value capital equipment sold to enterprise and government customers. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales (Sales and Application Engineers traveling ~50% primarily within North America) with a global network of 40+ authorized international distributors spanning Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania, Africa, and the Middle East, plus an ecosystem of authorized measurement service providers (3 Space, ATT Metrology, GDV Systems, Mechtell, Gancell). Customer base spans aerospace and aircraft manufacturing (primary), automotive, shipbuilding, antenna/RF, wind power, and power generation, with named reference customers including NASA, Boeing, GE Aviation, Goodrich (UTC Aerospace Systems), Ford, DSME, and NRAO. The wholly-owned Australian subsidiary Photometrix extends the technology platform into lower-accuracy commercial applications such as accident reconstruction, forensic measurement, heritage recording, and UAV platforms.

Name

Geodetic Systems

Legal name

Geodetic Systems, Inc

Website

https://geodetic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Geodetic Systems, Inc. (GSI) is a Melbourne, Florida-based industrial metrology company that designs and manufactures portable V-STARS photogrammetric systems for non-contact, high-accuracy 3D coordinate measurement, serving aerospace, automotive, shipbuilding, antenna, wind power, and power generation customers globally through 40+ authorized distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Photogrammetry Systems

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAGAFAB

Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Sensors, Instrumentation & Measurement (Industrial sensing, metrology, test)

SECONDARYIMAHADAK

Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Machine Tools & Metalworking Equipment

SECONDARYIMAAAHAA

3D Scanning Hardware (Handheld, Desktop, Long-Range, In-Line)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/3D Printing/3D Scanning & Metrology for Additive Manufacturing

Keywords

• Industrial photogrammetry systems
• 3D coordinate measurement
• Portable optical CMM
• Non-contact metrology equipment
• Photogrammetric measurement cameras

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. V-STARS Hardware Systems: GSI sells portable photogrammetric measurement systems consisting of custom cameras (INCA4, DynaMo D5/D12), notebook computers, V-STARS software, and accessories. Systems are available in multiple configurations (S, M, D, N) targeting different accuracy and portability requirements.
2. Measurement Software and Licensing: V-STARS photogrammetry software for automatic data processing, calibration, and 3D coordinate computation. Software is bundled with hardware systems.
3. Accessories and Consumables: Sale of accessory products including coded targets, strip tape, single dot targets, tactile probes, I-CAN canister systems, PRO-SPOT projectors, and scale bars.
4. Measurement Service Provider Network: Authorized V-STARS measurement service providers (including 3 Space, ATT Metrology, GDV Systems, Mechtell) offer measurement services using GSI systems, creating a service ecosystem around GSI products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Geodetic Systems, Inc (GSI) designs, manufactures, and sells portable, automated photogrammetric systems (the V-STARS product family) for non-contact, high-accuracy 3D coordinate measurement. Each system bundles a custom-built digital camera (INCA4 or DynaMo D5/D12), V-STARS photogrammetry software, a notebook computer, and accessories (coded targets, strip tape, tactile probes, PRO-SPOT projector, I-CAN chamber enclosure), targeting industrial metrology in aerospace, automotive, shipbuilding, antenna, wind power, and power generation applications.

Product overview

Geodetic Systems, Inc (GSI) is the world's leading provider of portable, automated photogrammetric systems for non-contact, high accuracy 3D coordinate measurements. The company's product portfolio centers around the V-STARS (Video Serial Time Analytics and Retrieval System) platform, available in four main configurations: V-STARS S (single camera off-line system using INCA4 for highest accuracy up to 5µm + 5µm/m), V-STARS M (multi-camera real-time optical CMM with up to 10 points per second), V-STARS D (high-speed dynamic monitoring using DynaMo cameras at 3-10Hz), and V-STARS N (affordable option with Platinum/Gold/Silver tiers). These systems are complemented by accessory products including PRO-SPOT target projector (600-23,000 points per setup), I-CAN thermal vacuum chamber enclosure, TACTILE PROBES for untargeted features, and various TARGETS/STRIP TAPE options. The company serves aircraft, aerospace, automobile manufacturing, shipbuilding, and antenna/wind power industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• V-STARS S Single-camera off-line photogrammetric system using the INCA4 camera for non-contact, high-accuracy 3D coordinate measurement with accuracy up to 5µm + 5µm/m; designed for industrial metrology teams in aerospace, automotive, and heavy engineering.
• V-STARS M Multi-camera real-time 3D measurement system operating as a portable optical coordinate measurement machine (CMM); measures up to 10 points per second using INCA4 or DynaMo cameras and is intended for industrial metrology applications in stable or unstable environments.
• V-STARS D High-speed real-time 3D measurement system using multiple DynaMo D5 (10 Hz) or D12 (3 Hz) cameras for dynamic monitoring of object movement and deformation; targets industrial applications that require continuous 3D positional tracking.
• V-STARS N More affordable V-STARS option using customized digital SLR cameras, available in Platinum, Gold, and Silver configurations with accuracy ranging from 1:80,000 to 1:160,000 on a 4m object; targets industrial metrology users who need high portability and flexibility.
• PRO-SPOT Target Projection System Handheld target projection system weighing less than 6 kg that projects 600 to 23,000 high-contrast targets per setup onto surfaces for non-contact measurement of objects up to 6 m in diameter; sold as an accessory to V-STARS systems.
• I-CAN Canisterized Camera System Self-contained canister enclosure with single-cable power/data, dry nitrogen purge cooling, built-in heating/flash systems, and internal optical axis rotation; allows INCA and DynaMo cameras to perform V-STARS photogrammetry inside thermal vacuum chambers.
• V-STARS Tactile Wireless Probes Wireless hand-held probes with 16 interchangeable probe types using standard CMM tips for measuring untargeted object feature points; automatically recognized by V-STARS software and sold as an accessory to V-STARS systems.
• V-STARS Retro-Reflective Targets and Strip Tape Retro-reflective measurement targets including self-identifying coded targets (3mm, 6mm, 12mm sizes) and single-dot targets, along with continuous strip tape in sizes from 1.5mm to 12.7mm pitches for rapid surface measurement with V-STARS systems.
• DynaMo D5 Camera Lightweight, compact high-speed camera with low-visibility flash system and positive-pressure dust-off, supporting a 10 Hz measurement rate at 14µm + 14µm/m accuracy for use within V-STARS D and V-STARS M systems.
• DynaMo D12 Camera High-speed camera supporting a 3 Hz measurement rate at 10µm + 10µm/m accuracy (1:80,000 at 4 m), with wide-angle lens options (72° x 58°); used within V-STARS D and V-STARS M systems for high-speed 3D measurement.
• INCA4 Camera Custom-built digital camera for the V-STARS photogrammetry platform with ultra-fast wireless connectivity; the central imaging component of the V-STARS S and V-STARS M systems, achieving 4µm + 4µm/m accuracy.

Quantifiable outcome

• V-STARS/INCA4 achieves absolute accuracy to 4µm + 4µm/m (0.044mm on a 10m object), equivalent to 1:200,000 on a 4m object
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 3 Space, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized V-STARS measurement service provider based in Florida, USA, offering measurement services using GSI systems.
• ATT Metrology Services, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized V-STARS measurement service provider based in Washington, USA.
• GDV Systems GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized V-STARS measurement service provider and distributor based in Germany, also covering Austria and Switzerland.
• Gancell Pty. Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian-based authorized V-STARS measurement service provider and distributor covering Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Samoa. Also handles Saudi Arabia and UAE distribution.
• Mechtell, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized V-STARS measurement service provider based in North Carolina, USA.
• ABB (Asea Brown Boveri SA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGSI's distributor in Spain, with a 3D Vision & Metrology Application Center (3DVM) in Barcelona.
• NTIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGSI distributor covering multiple countries: Israel, Russian Federation, Turkey, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Sweden, Ukraine, and United Kingdom.
• iQLaser (IQLaserscan Pty Ltd)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGSI's distributors in Africa, based in Mogale City, South Africa, covering Algeria, Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Sudan.
• PhotometrixcoreTechnology or IntegrationAustralian-based division of Geodetic Systems Inc. that develops photogrammetric software packages (iWitness, iWitness PRO, Australis, CameraCalibrator) designed for use with commercial off-the-shelf cameras for low- to medium-accuracy measurement in applications including traffic accident reconstruction, forensic measurement, heritage recording, and UAV platforms.
• Inca TechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGSI distributor covering China and Hong Kong.
• DNP GlobalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGSI distributor covering Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan.
• Universal Measuring SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGSI distributor covering Malaysia and Singapore.
• DaChencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGSI distributor covering Taiwan.
• Geoworks Co., LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGSI distributor covering Thailand.
• 3D Smart SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGSI distributor covering Vietnam.
• TACCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGSI distributor covering Japan.
• VisionTechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGSI distributor covering South Korea.
• Vaccaro Hnos SAICcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGSI distributor covering Argentina.
• Probe (Tecnimex)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGSI distributor covering Brazil.
• Géodésie Maintenance Services (G-OD-SIE)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGSI distributor covering France, Belgium, and Luxembourg.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GOM (ZEISS Quality Assurance): GOM, now part of ZEISS, makes optical 3D measurement systems (ATOS scanners) for industrial metrology using photogrammetry and structured light. Directly comparable to GSI's V-STARS photogrammetric measurement systems; both target aerospace, automotive, and industrial customers with high-accuracy optical 3D coordinate measurement.
• Creaform (AMETEK): Creaform, part of AMETEK, manufactures portable 3D scanners (HandySCAN, Go!SCAN, MetraSCAN) and optical CMM technologies for industrial measurement applications. Directly comparable to GSI's portable 3D coordinate measurement systems, targeting aerospace, automotive, and industrial customers with non-contact optical measurement workflows.
• AICON (Hexagon): AICON, a Hexagon brand, specializes in 3D optical measurement systems for industrial and engineering applications, including photogrammetry-based industrial measurement. One of the closest historical direct competitors to GSI in portable photogrammetric systems for industrial coordinate measurement.

Broad incumbents

• FARO Technologies: FARO is a major 3D measurement and imaging provider offering laser trackers, 3D scanners (FARO Focus), and metrology software serving aerospace, automotive, and industrial customers. Overlaps directly with GSI's spatial 3D measurement market at the application level, but with a broader portfolio covering laser scanning alongside photogrammetry-adjacent workflows.
• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Hexagon MI offers a broad portfolio of CMMs, laser trackers, optical 3D scanners, robotic inspection, and metrology software (including the AICON and Leica brands) for industrial customers. Competitor to GSI across the same aerospace, automotive, and large-volume measurement use cases, but with far greater portfolio breadth and scale.
• Nikon Metrology: Nikon Metrology provides industrial 3D metrology solutions including laser radar, CT scanning, optical CMMs, and photogrammetry-based systems. Direct competitor in the photogrammetry and optical measurement niche that GSI occupies, with broader multi-modality coverage.
• Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology: ZEISS Industrial Metrology, parent of GOM, is a global incumbent in coordinate metrology, offering optical 3D scanners, CMMs, and CT-based measurement. A broader-portfolio incumbent competing with GSI across high-precision industrial measurement engagements.
• Mitutoyo: Mitutoyo is a leading global manufacturer of precision measurement equipment including CMMs, micrometers, and optical comparators. While not photogrammetry-specific, Mitutoyo competes with GSI for the same high-accuracy industrial measurement budgets of aerospace, automotive, and heavy engineering customers.
• Leica Geosystems (Hexagon): Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, provides surveying, laser scanning, and high-accuracy geospatial measurement instruments. Adjacent to GSI in large-volume, high-accuracy optical measurement, with overlap in antenna/RF and large-scale industrial positioning use cases.
• Trimble Inc. Trimble provides a broad portfolio of positioning, surveying, and 3D measurement technologies (including laser trackers and scanning systems) for industrial, construction, and geospatial customers. A broader incumbent with adjacent technology and customer overlap to GSI's portable high-accuracy measurement workflows.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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