Nokta Metal Detectors

What Nokta Metal Detectors does

Nokta Metal Detectors (operating as Nokta Detectors) is a Turkish manufacturer of metal detectors founded in 2003 and headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey. The company designs, produces, and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of detectors spanning entry-level hobbyist models (FINDX Pro, Simplex LITE and ULTRA), mid-tier multi-frequency units (Triple Score, The Legend, Score series), professional gold prospecting systems (MAGNETAR 9000, Gold Kruzer, Gold Finder 2000), 3D imaging detectors (Invenio Pro, Deephunter 3D, Jeohunter 3D Dual System), and security screening equipment (NMS20/30, Ultra Scanner, and the forthcoming MIKLA SERIES). Its core technology stack rests on Simultaneous Multi-Frequency (SMF), Pulse Induction (PI), and the proprietary HYBRION platform combining both modalities, with supporting features including AI-driven target recognition, Deep Matrix Detection, DD search coils, and IP68-rated waterproofing up to 5 meters. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and EU CE markings on key product lines, is recognized as an official R&D center by the Turkish Ministry of Industry, and manufactures in-house at its facility in the Aydınlı Kimyacılar Organized Industrial Zone in Istanbul.

Nokta operates as a brand within Nokta Holding and generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of detectors and accessories, distributed via a global authorized dealer network spanning more than 100 countries across six continents. Distribution is supplemented by direct-to-consumer e-commerce at noktadetectors.com and a dedicated Magnetar 9000 microsite, with an active "Become a Dealer" program for channel expansion. The company employs a product-led growth strategy covering price points from budget beginner units to premium professional systems, supported by community-driven marketing including Nokta Academy, customer success stories, and the Nomads ambassador team. Founder and Chairman Mehmet Önlek leads the company, with Ahmet Akgiray serving as R&D Director.

Its primary customer segments are hobbyist detectorists (treasure hunting, coin shooting, relic discovery, beach detecting), professional gold prospectors, and — via the upcoming MIKLA SERIES — security and industrial buyers. All products are supported by a comprehensive accessory ecosystem spanning search coils, pinpointers, digging tools, audio equipment, carrying gear, and batteries, generating incremental recurring revenue and strengthening customer lock-in to the Nokta hardware base.

Name

Nokta Metal Detectors

Legal name

Nokta Detectors

Website

https://noktadetectors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Nokta Metal Detectors is a Turkish manufacturer designing and producing consumer and professional metal detectors, gold prospecting systems, and security screening equipment. The company sells through a global dealer network spanning 100+ countries, serving hobbyist detectorists, gold prospectors, and security buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Detectors

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Metal detectors
• Gold prospecting equipment
• Underwater detection devices
• Treasure hunting gear
• Security screening systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Sancaktepe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metal Detector Sales: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling metal detectors ranging from entry-level hobbyist models to professional-grade gold and treasure detectors. Products include The Legend series, Simplex series, Triple Score, FINDX Pro, Magnetar 9000, and specialized detectors for gold prospecting, security, and industrial applications.
2. Accessories Sales: Revenue from ancillary products including search coils, coil covers, carrying accessories, protective covers, audio equipment, shafts and hardware, batteries and chargers, digging tools, and specialized accessories designed for specific detector models.
3. Dealer/Channel Sales: Products distributed through authorized dealer network spanning more than 100 countries, with dealers purchasing inventory for resale to end consumers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nokta Metal Detectors designs, manufactures, and sells metal detectors and related accessories for treasure hunting, gold prospecting, beach and underwater detecting, relic recovery, security screening, and industrial applications. The in-house Istanbul facility produces entry-level through professional-grade detectors using proprietary technologies such as Simultaneous Multi-Frequency (SMF), Pulse Induction (PI), the HYBRION hybrid platform, and AI-driven target recognition, with a full accessory ecosystem spanning search coils, pinpointers, digging tools, and carrying solutions. Products are exported to more than 100 countries through a global authorized dealer network and the company's own e-commerce channels.

Product overview

Nokta Metal Detectors is a comprehensive metal detector manufacturer offering a diverse portfolio of products across multiple categories. The core product lineup includes professional-grade metal detectors like the MAGNETAR 9000 (pulse induction for gold), The Legend 2 and The Legend (simultaneous multi-frequency), Triple Score and Score series (multi-frequency), Simplex ULTRA and Simplex LITE (entry-level), FINDX Pro (beginner), and specialized detectors for gold (Gold Kruzer, Gold Finder 2000), beach/underwater (Anfibio, PulseDive), and security applications (NMS20/30, Ultra Scanner, MIKLA SERIES). Premium imaging systems include Invenio Pro and Invenio with AI capabilities, plus Deephunter 3D and Jeohunter 3D Dual System. The accessory ecosystem includes pinpointers (AccuPOINT, Nokta Pointer, PulseDive), search coils (SX24, SX28, SX35), digging tools (Premium Shovel, Premium Digger, Sand Scoop), carrying solutions (DetectoBag Backpack, Finds Pouch), and headphones. All products are backed by ISO 9001 certification and exported to over 100 countries worldwide from the company's Istanbul headquarters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MAGNETAR 9000 Professional pulse induction metal detector built to find both deep gold and micro nuggets in harsh mineralized ground, with an advanced pulse induction platform and dual-receiver coils delivering strong depth, sharp response, and stable performance in difficult conditions. Targeted at professional gold prospectors.
• The Legend 2 Multi-frequency metal detector featuring Simultaneous Multi-Frequency (SMF) technology with smarter software, enhanced power, and precision, targeting serious detectorists and intermediate-to-professional hobbyists.
• Triple Score Multi-frequency metal detector with simultaneous multi-frequency (SMF) technology in a robust, waterproof, ergonomic build, aimed at the broad hobbyist market seeking all-terrain performance.
• FINDX Pro Beginner-friendly metal detector with fully automatic search modes (Field, Park, Jewelry, Beach), turn-on-and-go design, and waterproof construction up to 16ft (5m), targeting first-time detectorists.
• AccuPOINT Pinpointer Advanced handheld pinpointer with intuitive menu navigation, real-time setting visibility on a color display, and advanced discrimination features for precise target location alongside any Nokta metal detector.
• The Legend Simultaneous Multi-Frequency (SMF) metal detector delivering maximum depth and stability across high-mineral soils and wet riverbanks, aimed at intermediate-to-serious hobbyists.
• Simplex ULTRA Entry-level waterproof metal detector with multiple search modes and features suitable for beginners through professionals, positioned as a value-oriented all-rounder.
• Simplex LITE Budget-friendly entry-level metal detector in the Simplex line, targeting beginners seeking a low-cost, easy-to-use device.
• Score Series (Score and Double Score) Simultaneous multi-frequency metal detector series featuring SCORE technology for treasure detection, available in Score and Double Score variants for hobbyist use.
• Invenio Pro Advanced imaging metal detector featuring Artificial Intelligence for target identification and analysis, targeted at serious detectorists and professional users.
• Invenio Professional imaging metal detector with AI capabilities, providing 3D-style target imaging and identification for advanced hobbyist and professional use.
• Deephunter 3D Professional 3D imaging metal detector designed for deep target detection, used by serious detectorists and professional relic/treasure hunters.
• Jeohunter 3D Dual System Professional dual-system 3D metal detector providing deeper imaging and dual-mode operation for advanced treasure and cavity hunting.
• Gold Kruzer Specialized gold metal detector designed for gold prospecting and nugget hunting in mineralized ground, aimed at serious gold prospectors.
• Gold Finder 2000 Professional gold metal detector for gold prospecting, targeted at prospectors operating in mineralized soil conditions.
• Impact Multi-frequency metal detector designed for various terrain conditions, used by intermediate-to-advanced hobbyists.
• Anfibio Waterproof multi-frequency metal detector suitable for beach and underwater detecting, designed for amphibious use.
• Multi Kruzer Versatile metal detector with multi-frequency technology for various detecting conditions, used as an all-terrain hobbyist device.
• PulseDive Combined pinpointer and underwater metal detector designed for beach and underwater detecting, offering dual-mode handheld use.
• Nokta Pointer Handheld pinpointer for precise target location, used by hobbyists to pinpoint detected targets before digging.
• NMS20/30 Security Detector Professional security metal detector system for walk-through and fixed screening applications at venues, events, and facilities.
• Ultra Scanner Handheld Security Detector Handheld security metal detector used by security personnel for personal screening and secondary checks.
• MIKLA Series Walk-Through Security Detector Walk-through security metal detector expanding Nokta's product line from handheld detection into security solutions for venues, events, and facilities; announced for 2026 launch.
• Waterproof DD Search Coils (SX24 / SX28 / SX35) Waterproof Double-D search coils in 24x15 cm, 28 cm, and 35x31.5 cm sizes, providing enhanced depth and discrimination for compatible Nokta metal detectors.
• DetectoBag Backpack Specialized backpack designed to carry metal detector equipment and accessories in the field.
• Nokta Premium Shovel and Digger Heavy-duty premium digging tools (shovel and digger) used to recover detected targets.
• Nokta Premium Sand Scoop 3-in-1 Set Sand scoop set designed for beach metal detecting, allowing fast recovery of targets in sand.
• Finds Pouch Pouch used by detectorists to store found items and small accessories during outings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Waterproof up to 16ft (5m) depth
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Makro Detectors: Makro (formerly Nokta Makro) was the Turkish competitor that merged with Nokta. Today it serves primarily as a regional/legacy peer brand in Turkey and adjacent markets, sharing heritage with Nokta Detectors.

Direct peers

• Teknetics: Teknetics is a US metal detector manufacturer offering mid-range hobbyist detectors, overlapping with Nokta's Impact, Anfibio, and Score product positioning.
• Fisher Research Labs: Fisher is a long-established US metal detector brand covering entry-level to mid-range detectors, overlapping directly with Nokta's Simplex, Gold Finder, and Findx series.
• XP Metal Detectors: XP Metal Detectors is a French premium brand known for wireless, multi-frequency detectors like the Deus II. It competes head-to-head with Nokta's Legend 2 and Triple Score in the multi-frequency segment.
• C.Scope: C.Scope is a UK-based detector manufacturer specializing in hobbyist and industrial/cable avoidance detectors, with overlap in hobbyist segments and industrial detection applications served by Nokta.
• Garrett Metal Detectors: Garrett is a leading US-based metal detector manufacturer with strong brand recognition across hobbyist, security (walk-through and handhelds), and industrial segments, directly competing with Nokta's full product range.
• Quest Metal Detectors: Quest is a newer challenger brand offering waterproof, lightweight multi-frequency detectors targeting hobbyists and beach detectorists, directly comparable to Nokta's Simplex and Legend tiers.
• Minelab: Minelab (owned by Codan) is the global market leader in consumer and professional metal detectors, including the Equinox and MGP series. It is Nokta's most direct and largest competitor across hobbyist, gold prospecting, and security segments.
• Bounty Hunter (First Texas Products): First Texas Products' Bounty Hunter brand dominates the entry-level hobbyist detector market in North America, directly overlapping with Nokta's FINDX Pro and Simplex LITE value segment.

Broad incumbents

• Rapiscan Systems: Rapiscan is a global incumbent in walk-through and handheld security screening for aviation, government, and critical infrastructure — the same category Nokta's MIKLA series is targeting for 2026.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NoktaDetectors
• Facebookfacebook.com/noktadetector
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/noktadetectors

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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