Spectra Vista Corporation

What Spectra Vista Corporation does

Spectra Vista Corporation (SVC) is a privately held New York corporation founded in 2003 and headquartered in Poughkeepsie, NY, that designs and manufactures field portable NIR spectroradiometers and supporting accessories for scientific and commercial spectral data acquisition. The company's i-Series instrument family spans six models (XHR-1024i, HR-1024i, HR-768si, HR-768i, HR-640i, HR-512i) covering visible-near-infrared (VNIR) and shortwave infrared (SWIR) wavelengths from 350nm to 2500nm. Core technology centers on 100% array-based detectors combined with proprietary optics (co-aligned detector optical axes, single fore-optic input, integrated digital camera, laser targeting, GPS, inclinometer, and the Wireless External Data Interface for up to four external sensors). Instruments are designed for one-handed, computer-free field operation in extreme environments from polar regions to deserts, with MIL-STD-810G/H compliant options. An underwater variant supports marine applications.

SVC sells to global research customers spanning field scientists, agricultural and forestry researchers, remote sensing professionals, and marine and environmental scientists. The business model is direct enterprise sales, quote-based with no public pricing, supported by a consultative demo-driven funnel, a content-heavy resource center, and a free Field Spectroscopy Guide used for lead capture. Beyond instruments, revenue comes from accessories (Spectralon reference panels, probes, fiber optic adapters, laboratory lamps, rugged computing devices via Panasonic Toughbook), the SVCScan Android wireless control app, calibration and repair services (including legacy GER instruments), and on-site training courses. Distribution is direct only, with no resellers; products ship EXW from Poughkeepsie to a worldwide customer base.

The company maintains continuous operation without disclosed external funding, parent companies, acquisitions, or public listings. Per firmographics, the team size is in the 1-10 range, indicating a tightly held specialty manufacturer. Competitive positioning, per the company's own comparison materials, rests on integrated instrumentation features (built-in camera, GPS, laser, inclinometer, array detectors, onboard LCD) that competing field spectroradiometers (e.g., ASD FieldSpec 4, SEI PSR+ 3500) lack as standard. Customer relationships are reinforced by multi-decade legacy product support and integration with ENVI-based spectral libraries.

Name

Spectra Vista Corporation

Legal name

Spectra Vista Corporation

Website

https://spectravista.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Spectra Vista Corporation designs and manufactures portable field spectroradiometers and supporting accessories (reference panels, WEDI, underwater housings, SVCScan Android app) for spectral data collection. Founded in 2003 in Poughkeepsie, NY, it serves global researchers in agriculture, forestry, remote sensing, and marine science via direct quote-based sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Field Portable Spectroradiometers

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Mass Spectrometry & Spectroscopy Instruments (HLAGAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metrology, Calibration & Testing Equipment (Balances, pH/DO, Standards) (HLAGAIAL), Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)

Keywords

• Field portable spectroradiometers
• NIR SWIR spectroscopy instruments
• Hyperspectral field measurements
• Vegetation reflectance analysis
• Remote sensing calibration equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Poughkeepsie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Spectroradiometer Hardware Sales: Primary revenue from selling field portable spectroradiometers and spectrometers. Products include multiple instrument models (XHR-1024i, HR-1024i, HR-768si, HR-768i, HR-640i, HR-512i) ranging from high-performance full-range to entry-level VNIR-only instruments.
2. Accessories and Consumables: Revenue from selling accessories including probes, fiber optic adapters, reference standards (Spectralon panels), WEDI interface, spheres, lab stands, lamps, battery eliminators, and rugged computing devices.
3. Service, Calibration and Repair: Calibration services including wavelength, radiometric, and field of view calibration. Also service and repair for current instruments and legacy products (GER1500, GER3700, GER2600, HR-1024, HR-768) even after discontinuation.
4. Training Courses: On-site training courses for new users in field spectroscopy and light measurement. Interactive courses covering instrument operation, reflectance measurements, radiometry, calibration, and spectral libraries in ENVI.
5. Mobile Application (SVCScan): Free Android app provided for wireless control of i-Series spectroradiometers. Currently available on Android only, no direct monetization stated.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Spectra Vista Corporation designs, manufactures, and supports the i-Series family of field portable spectroradiometers covering 350nm to 2500nm for in-situ spectral data collection. The company sells six instrument models ranging from VNIR-only to full-range configurations, plus accessories (reference panels, probes, tripods, WEDI, underwater housings), the SVCScan Android control app, NIST-traceable calibration and repair services, and on-site training courses.

Product overview

Spectra Vista Corporation (SVC) manufactures the i-Series family of field portable spectroradiometers, spanning six instrument models (XHR-1024i, HR-1024i, HR-768si, HR-768i, HR-640i, HR-512i) that cover VNIR-only to full-range (350-2500nm) wavelength measurement. The product portfolio centers on portable spectroradiometric instruments designed for field spectral data acquisition with features including built-in cameras, GPS, laser targeting, and inclinometers. Supporting the instruments are accessory product lines including Spectralon reference standards, laboratory and field accessories (tripods, monopods, cooling modules), underwater spectroradiometer housings, and the SVCScan Android app for wireless instrument control. SVC also provides calibration services and training courses as part of its service offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SVCScan: Android spectrometer app that allows wireless control of Spectra Vista i-Series Field Portable Spectroradiometers with real-time measurement display and secure data storage.
• i-Series

Products and services

• XHR-1024i Spectroradiometer High-resolution full-range field portable spectroradiometer for researchers needing extra spectral resolution when measuring samples with sharp spectral features; covers VNIR and SWIR wavelengths and includes the standard i-Series built-in workflow features.
• HR-1024i Spectroradiometer Highest-performance full-range field portable spectroradiometer covering 350nm-2500nm, built to handle all field spectral measurement needs; the flagship model of the i-Series family.
• HR-768si Spectroradiometer Limited-range field portable spectroradiometer covering 350nm-1890nm; delivers full-range i-Series features and ease of use in a more compact wavelength range for applications not requiring SWIR extension to 2500nm.
• HR-768i Spectroradiometer Full-range field portable spectroradiometer (350nm-2500nm) at a lower price point; designed for users who need full-range coverage but do not require the higher performance of the HR-1024i.
• HR-640i Spectroradiometer Entry-level full-range field portable spectroradiometer offering all the features and ease of use of higher-performance i-Series instruments at a more economical price point.
• HR-512i Spectroradiometer VNIR-only field portable spectroradiometer covering 350nm-1050nm; delivers full i-Series features and ease of use for applications that require visible and near-infrared measurements without SWIR extension.
• HR-512i Underwater Spectroradiometer Underwater spectroradiometer version of the HR-512i, built for in-situ aquatic spectral measurements using diver-operated housings to support coral reef monitoring and aquatic vegetation assessment.
• SVCScan Android App Free Android application that wirelessly controls Spectra Vista i-Series field portable spectroradiometers from Android phones and tablets, providing real-time measurement display and secure data storage.
• Spectralon Reference Standards Diffuse reflectance reference panels (including 99% reflectance) used as calibration standards for spectroradiometric field measurements.
• Wireless External Data Interface (WEDI) Wireless external data interface enabling connection of up to four external sensors, including an integral PAR sensor, for continuous monitoring of field environmental conditions during spectral measurement.
• Calibration, Service & Repair Calibration and repair services for SVC instruments, including wavelength, radiometric, and field of view calibrations using NIST-traceable standards; covers current instruments and legacy GER products (GER1500, GER3700, GER2600, HR-1024, HR-768) subject to component availability.
• Training Courses On-site training courses covering field spectroscopy principles, instrument operation, reflectance measurements, radiometry, calibration, and spectral data analysis using ENVI; content and duration tailored to customer experience level and needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93%+ classification accuracy in distinguishing healthy vs stressed plants using VNIR spectroscopy
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• SunnexminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSunnex lamps with custom bases are available from SVC for laboratory spectrometer accessories. SVC resells Sunnex lamps as part of their laboratory accessory offerings, including articulated lamps with polished aluminum reflectors and diffusers for even illumination in lab stand setups.
• Panasonic ToughbookminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSVC resells Panasonic Toughbook rugged laptops as recommended computing devices for field data acquisition with their spectroradiometers. The Toughbook series is recommended for its durability and reliability in field operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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