IRISS

What IRISS does

IRISS, Inc. is a US-based manufacturer of electrical maintenance safety products founded in 2007 and headquartered in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, with an employee count in the 11–50 range. The company designs and builds hardware that enables thermographic, ultrasonic, and visual inspection of energized electrical equipment without removing protective panels, addressing a safety and compliance problem in industrial electrical maintenance. Its core product lines are IRISS CAP, VP, and HT series infrared inspection windows built around patented FAST polymer optic technology, the Sonus series of airborne/contact ultrasound products, Safe-Connect thermochromic (visual) indicators, and the E Sentry line of IoT-connected sensors that stream temperature, humidity, and partial discharge data with anomaly detection and predictive analytics. All products are US manufactured and carry a lifetime warranty.

IRISS monetizes primarily through one-time hardware sales of inspection windows and sensors into industrial asset bases, complemented by its S.M.A.R.T. certified training program and partnerships with the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) and Eaton that deliver co-branded electrical safety training. The go-to-market is specification-led: the company lists major enterprise adopters across oil & gas (ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, Chevron), power and industrial OEMs (ABB), and hyperscale/retail end users (Microsoft, Google, Walmart), targeting safety, reliability, and NFPA 70E compliance buyers at large facility operators. The E Sentry IoT product line is positioned to add a recurring, data-driven revenue stream on top of the historical hardware sale, and a Bengaluru office is being opened to extend geographic reach into India.

Operationally, IRISS appears to be a privately held, founder-led, bootstrapped business (CEO Martin Robinson) with no disclosed external funding rounds, suggesting growth has been funded from operating cash flow. The strategic posture in 2025–2026 combines product expansion (Safe-Connect, E Sentry), channel partnerships (Eaton, ASNT, SENSIA), and geographic expansion (India), pointing to a deliberate platform buildout rather than a single-product hardware company.

Name

IRISS

Legal name

IRISS, Inc.

Website

https://iriss.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IRISS, founded 2007 and based in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, designs and manufactures patented polymer infrared inspection windows, ultrasound, thermochromic indicators, and IoT condition-monitoring sensors that allow safe, closed-panel inspection of energized electrical equipment, serving oil & gas, power, data center, and large industrial facility operators alongside a certified training program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Maintenance Safety Equipment

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (E&I) Maintenance (IMAIACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Vision & Quality Inspection (HDAAAEAG), Testing, Commissioning & Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E/Arc Flash) (EDAOABAM), Overhead Line Condition Assessment (conductors, towers/poles, insulators, fittings) (EUADAJAG), Machine Vision & Inspection Lighting (Ring lights, bar lights, backlights, strobed illumination) (IMAGAIAG)

Keywords

• Electrical safety equipment
• Infrared inspection windows
• Condition monitoring sensors
• Ultrasound detection devices
• Predictive maintenance solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Bradenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Products: Sale of inspection windows (CAP Series, VP Series, HT Series, Flex IR), ultrasound devices (Sonus Series), overtemperature indicators (Safe-Connect), and E Sentry sensors. One-time hardware purchase model.
2. E Sentry IoT Solutions: Industrial IoT wireless sensor ecosystem including DTU (Digital Temperature Unit), STC (Surface Temperature/Current), STS (Surface Temperature Sensor), and DTS (Digital Temperature Sensor) modules. Platform includes software and AI for asset monitoring.
3. S.M.A.R.T. Training Services: Professional certification programs in infrared thermography, ultrasound analysis, and vibration analysis. Training formats include self-paced online, on-site instruction, and personalized learning paths. Courses range from Level 1/Cat 1 through Level 3/Cat 3 certifications. Partnerships with ASNT for course delivery.
4. Site Visits and Consultation: On-site consultation, demonstration, and assessment services for customers evaluating IRISS solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IRISS designs, manufactures, and sells electrical maintenance safety solutions for energized industrial equipment. Its portfolio spans infrared inspection windows (CAP, VP, HT, and Flex IR Series), ultrasound detection instruments (Sonus Series), thermochromic overtemperature indicators (Safe-Connect), and an industrial IoT wireless sensor ecosystem (E Sentry) for continuous condition monitoring. The company also delivers professional certification training through its S.M.A.R.T. Training Academy covering infrared thermography, ultrasound, and vibration analysis.

Product overview

IRISS offers a comprehensive portfolio of electrical maintenance safety solutions centered on condition monitoring and inspection technologies. The core product lines include E Sentry (wireless IoT sensor ecosystem for continuous asset monitoring), CAP Series and VP Series infrared inspection windows with patented polymer optics, HT Series high-temperature windows, Sonus Series ultrasound detection devices, Safe-Connect thermochromic overtemperature indicators, and Flex IR custom inspection windows. These products integrate across multiple sensing modalities—infrared thermography, ultrasound/acoustic detection, partial discharge monitoring, and environmental sensors—to provide unified condition monitoring. The portfolio is complemented by S.M.A.R.T. Training certification programs and the E Sentry Proof of Value evaluation program, enabling customers to assess solutions before full deployment. The company emphasizes American manufacturing and provides solutions spanning asset management, overtemperature indication, ultrasound inspection, and infrared inspection across industrial, utility, and commercial sectors globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• S.M.A.R.T. Training: Professional certification and training programs for electrical maintenance and safety, including infrared, ultrasound, and vibration analysis courses at various levels (Level 1, 2, 3 / Cat 1, 2, 3).
• E Sentry
• CAP Series
• VP Series
• Safe-Connect

Products and services

• E Sentry Integrated ecosystem of wireless sensors, hubs, and tags for continuous condition monitoring of electrical and mechanical systems, including IoT temperature, humidity, ultrasound, and environmental sensors with a unified software platform providing real-time alerts and asset insights for industrial facility operators.
• CAP Series Advanced infrared inspection windows featuring patented transparent polymer optics with Fixed and Stable Transmission (FAST) technology, backed by an unconditional lifetime warranty, for industrial electrical safety inspections.
• VP Series Visual port inspection windows that combine patented transparent polymer optics with infrared, visual, ultrasound, and partial discharge sensing capabilities in a single inspection point for energized electrical assets.
• HT Series High-temperature inspection windows designed for advanced high-temperature inspection solutions, enabling non-invasive monitoring of critical systems in demanding environments while safeguarding personnel and machinery.
• Sonus Series Handheld ultrasound devices and sensors for detecting high-frequency sound associated with corona, tracking, arcing, and partial discharge, enabling non-invasive inspection of energized electrical equipment with panels remaining closed.
• Safe-Connect Thermochromic overtemperature indicators including Thermo Clips, Thermo Wraps, and Thermo Paint that change color permanently when critical temperature thresholds are exceeded on electrical connections, requiring no batteries, wiring, or connectivity.
• Flex IR Fully customizable infrared and ultrasound inspection window designed for unique panel sizes, shapes, and configurations, providing flexible inspection access for non-standard industrial applications.
• VPDS Series Installed ultrasound sensing point for energized electrical assets that captures sound from inside enclosures while allowing panels to remain closed during inspection.
• S.M.A.R.T. Training Professional certification and training programs in infrared thermography, ultrasound analysis, and vibration analysis offered as self-paced online courses, on-site instruction, and personalized learning paths. Includes Level 1/Cat 1 through Level 3/Cat 3 certifications reviewed by Mobius and ASNT India and built to exceed ISO 18436 Part 7, ASNT SNT-TC-1A, and ANSI/ASNT CP-105 and CP-189 standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• 180+ days of unmonitored risk eliminated through continuous E Sentry monitoring
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers24 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 capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• ASNT (American Society for Nondestructive Testing)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to deliver industry-leading infrared thermography training. Level I, II, and III infrared thermography courses now available through ASNT's eLearning portal, built around ASNT SNT-TC-1A, ANSI/ASNT CP-105, and CP-189 recommended practices. NETA CTD credits included. Courses reviewed and aligned with industry standards.
• SENSIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal partnership to advance optical gas imaging and continuous monitoring technologies. Strategic global association focused on advancing both companies' capabilities in optical gas imaging and monitoring solutions.
• EatonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIRISS X Eaton Certified Training program providing specialized training certification in partnership with Eaton. Training programs combining IRISS expertise with Eaton's industrial equipment portfolio.
• ESaRa (Safety and Reliability Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIRISS is partnered with ESaRa, the Safety and Reliability Association, to advance safety and reliability practices in the electrical maintenance industry.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Megger: Specialist in electrical test and measurement equipment for power utilities and industrial customers, covering insulation, transformer, and cable diagnostics. Comparable to IRISS in targeting the same electrical asset reliability buyer.
• SDT International: Provider of ultrasound-based condition monitoring solutions for electrical assets, rotating equipment, and leak detection. Directly competes with IRISS in the ultrasound-driven electrical inspection segment.
• UE Systems: Ultrasound inspection instrument maker focused on detecting compressed air leaks, electrical partial discharge, and mechanical faults. Closely aligned with IRISS's Sonus Series ultrasound detection line for energized electrical inspections.
• Fluke Corporation: Fortive-owned market leader in electrical test and measurement instruments, including infrared thermography, insulation testers, and power quality analyzers. Directly comparable to IRISS in serving electrical maintenance and reliability professionals with diagnostic hardware and software.
• Teledyne FLIR: Manufacturer of thermal imaging cameras and infrared inspection systems used for electrical condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and building diagnostics. Overlaps directly with IRISS's infrared inspection window and thermography offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell: Industrial conglomerate offering sensors, asset performance management software, and connected worker solutions that overlap with IRISS's IoT condition monitoring and reliability offerings at much greater scale.
• ABB: Industrial automation and electrification leader offering condition monitoring, asset health, and digital services for electrical infrastructure. Comparable buyer persona to IRISS and partial competitive overlap in monitoring solutions.
• Siemens: Diversified industrial technology company with MindSphere IoT, electrical asset analytics, and reliability services that intersect with IRISS's E Sentry platform and target customer base.
• Schneider Electric: Global electrical equipment and industrial automation vendor with EcoStruxure asset monitoring and condition-based maintenance suites. Both a customer of IRISS and a potential competitor in integrated electrical asset health platforms.

Emerging players

• Augury: AI-driven machine health and process health monitoring platform using vibration, temperature, and ultrasound sensors. Represents the emerging software-led approach to industrial condition monitoring that IRISS's E Sentry platform is moving toward.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Irissemsd
• Facebookfacebook.com/irissir
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iriss-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/irissinc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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