das-Nano

What das-Nano does

das-Nano is a Spanish industrial technology company founded in 2012 in Navarra that specializes in terahertz wave-based measurement systems for non-contact, non-destructive inspection of multilayer coatings and materials. Its core products—Irys, Onyx, Notus, and the Analytics platform—use ultrashort terahertz pulses and proprietary triangulation-based robot positioning to deliver ±1 μm precision on up to seven coating layers, working on any substrate (metal, plastic, carbon fiber, composites) regardless of electrical conductivity. The company states it powers 85% of industrial terahertz installations worldwide, with deployments at six major automotive OEMs (Volkswagen, BMW, Toyota, Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz) and expanding presence in aerospace (Airbus), batteries, maritime, and wind power.

The business operates on a direct enterprise sales model: systems are sold to OEM engineering teams through international tenders, integrated by das-Nano's installation engineers, and supported with multi-year service contracts and recurring analytics subscriptions. Revenue is generated through hardware sales, professional integration and maintenance services, and the subscription-based das-Nano Analytics platform. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 27001, TISAX, CE, FCC, and RCM certifications, has been awarded the Spanish Innovative SME Seal (valid until 2028), and operates globally with engineering and commercial presence in EMEA, North America, and Asia Pacific. Ownership remains concentrated with founders, with no disclosed institutional venture rounds; growth has been funded primarily through retained earnings and public grants (Government of Navarra, FEDER, CDTI, Horizon 2020 EIC SME Instrument).

Name

das-Nano

Legal name

das-Nano, S.L.

Website

https://das-nano.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

das-Nano is a Spanish industrial technology company, founded in 2012, that builds patented terahertz wave measurement systems for contactless, non-destructive multilayer coating thickness inspection, serving automotive OEMs, aerospace manufacturers, and adjacent industrial sectors globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Coating Measurement Systems

NAICS

Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (3328)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Inspection, Checkweighing & Detection Systems (Vision, Metal, X-ray) (IMALAOAH)

Keywords

• Terahertz coating measurement
• Industrial quality inspection
• Multilayer thickness measurement
• Automotive paint inspection
• Non-destructive testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Tajonar

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Terahertz Measurement Systems (Hardware): Sale of terahertz-based measurement equipment including Irys, Onyx, and Notus systems. Systems are deployed at automotive OEM paint shops and aerospace manufacturing facilities for inline quality control. Pricing is enterprise/quote-based given custom integration requirements.
2. Professional Services and Integration: Commissioning, installation, and ongoing technical support services for system deployment at client facilities. Includes training, calibration, and maintenance services.
3. Analytics and Software Services: Real-time data analytics platform (das-Nano Analytics) providing measurement data analysis, process monitoring, and quality control insights. Supports digital transformation of paint shops.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

das-Nano develops, manufactures, and sells terahertz wave-based measurement systems for non-contact, non-destructive coating thickness measurement in industrial manufacturing. The systems provide ±1 μm precision multilayer inspection of paint coatings (clear coat, base coat, primer, e-coat) on any substrate (metal, plastic, carbon fiber), integrated with industrial robots for automated quality control in automotive paint shops and aerospace production lines.

Product overview

das-Nano offers a portfolio of terahertz-based measurement products for industrial coating inspection and quality control. The core offerings include Irys (primary coating thickness measurement system), Onyx, and Notus, all utilizing proprietary terahertz wave technology. These products are complemented by the Analytics platform for data visualization and process optimization. The company provides solutions across three main areas: Thickness Measurement (using terahertz waves for multilayer coating inspection), Electrical Characterization (for 2D materials), and Defect Detection (penetrating coatings to detect hidden corrosion). The technology enables contactless, non-destructive measurement with 1-micron accuracy across any substrate type (metal, plastic, carbon fiber).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Irys: Terahertz-based coating thickness measurement system for industrial applications.
• Onyx
• Notus
• Analytics

Products and services

• Irys A patented terahertz-based coating thickness measurement system that provides contactless, non-destructive inspection of multilayer paint coatings with ±1 μm precision. Designed for integration with industrial robots for fully automated quality control in automotive paint shops.
• Onyx Terahertz-based measurement product for industrial coating inspection. Part of das-Nano's product portfolio for thickness measurement and quality control.
• Notus Terahertz-based measurement product co-funded by the EU under Horizon 2020's EIC SME Instrument. Part of das-Nano's industrial measurement portfolio.
• Analytics A big data platform that enables real-time analysis of thousands of thickness measurements across models, substrates, and production shifts. Complements the Irys system by providing visualization, monitoring, and actionable insights for paint shop optimization.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% of all industrial terahertz installations worldwide
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovating together with the terahertz experts at Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics ITWM through a trusted partnership since 2012. This partnership provides academic research collaboration and technical expertise supporting das-Nano's terahertz technology development.
• Basque Automotive Manufacturing Center (BAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration with BAM for smart manufacturing solutions. Joint presentation at CARES Europe 2024 with Mercedes-Benz and BAM featuring total quality control for automotive paintshops. Partnership demonstrates power of joint efforts in overcoming challenges and driving innovation.
• DJK GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic partnership supporting das-Nano's presence at Automotive Engineering Exposition 2025 in Yokohama, Japan. DJK Group helped bring technology message to Asia's automotive innovation hub.
• Konica MinoltaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic partnership supporting das-Nano's presence at Automotive Engineering Exposition 2025 in Yokohama, Japan. Provided hospitality and trust in supporting the presentation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Coatmaster AG: Switzerland-based provider of non-contact coating thickness measurement systems using thermography, directly competing with das-Nano in automotive paint shop inline measurement.
• Helmut Fischer GmbH (Fischer Technology): Global leader in coating thickness measurement (X-ray fluorescence, eddy current, magnetic induction) widely used in automotive and industrial QA, serving the same OEM customer base as das-Nano.
• Elcometer: UK-based manufacturer of coating thickness and inspection instruments (ultrasonic, eddy current, magnetic, dry film), with broad adoption in automotive paintshops and industrial finishing.
• ElektroPhysik: German manufacturer of coating thickness measurement instruments (eddy current, magnetic, ultrasonic) serving automotive, paint, and corrosion-protection industries.
• Oxford Instruments Industrial Analysis: Provider of X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and analytical instruments for coating thickness and material analysis in automotive and aerospace manufacturing applications.

Broad incumbents

• Bruker: Large analytical and industrial measurement instrumentation company with XRF and coating thickness solutions competing in adjacent automotive and aerospace QA use cases.
• Keyence Corporation: Global leader in industrial sensors, measurement systems, and machine vision with broad automotive and electronics customer overlap, serving as a broad incumbent in factory automation sensing.
• Cognex Corporation: Major machine vision and industrial inspection provider serving automotive OEMs and suppliers with overlapping use cases in surface inspection, defect detection, and quality control.
• SICK AG: German industrial sensor and automation company with significant automotive OEM penetration, offering complementary inspection and measurement solutions for paintshop and final assembly lines.

Emerging players

• Toptica Photonics: Supplier of terahertz and photonic systems primarily for scientific and research applications, representing a potential adjacent or future competitor in industrial terahertz deployment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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

M&A

Investments1 record

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

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