VIAMETRIS

What VIAMETRIS does

VIAMETRIS (legal entity: VBSAS) is a French privately-held company headquartered in Louverné, France, founded in 2007. It designs, manufactures, and sells mobile 3D scanning systems for measurement professionals, with a workforce of 1-10 employees and no external institutional investors or funding rounds disclosed. The company operates exclusively under the Viametris brand, with VBSAS as its simplified joint-stock company holding share capital of €10,527.

The core offering is the MS-96, a modular mobile 3D scanner that combines proprietary SLAM algorithms, a MEMS-based high-end IMU, a multi-constellation GNSS receiver, millimeter-noise LiDARs (5mm precision, ±1cm accuracy, 1.28M points/sec), and a proprietary 96 Mpx camera (4×24 Mpx global shutter). The MS-96 is deployable across four mobility modes — backpack, pedestrian (articulated arm), vehicle roof, and scooter — enabling indoor and outdoor scanning. Data is post-processed through PPIMMS, Viametris' proprietary desktop software, which performs SLAM-based trajectory computation, PPK GNSS integration, loop-closure drift correction, point cloud colorization, and exports to universal formats (LAS/LAZ/E57/PTS/BIN) compatible with downstream platforms including Autodesk Recap, TerraScan, Cintoo, Orbit 3DM, and others.

Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time hardware sales of the MS-96 and mounting accessories (such as the November 2025 Carpack Heavy Kit), local PPIMMS software licenses (with a cloud option available on request), and aftermarket accessories. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; sales are quote-based with multi-year enterprise contracts, executed through direct enterprise field sales supported by demo requests, industry events (e.g., GEO WEEK Denver 2025), technical articles, and case studies. The company targets surveyors, topographers, architects, BIM modelers, construction professionals, civil engineers, forestry and environmental agencies, and research institutions in autonomous mobility.

Name

VIAMETRIS

Legal name

VBSAS

Website

https://viametris.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VIAMETRIS designs and manufactures the MS-96, a modular mobile 3D scanner combining SLAM, LiDAR, IMU, GNSS, and a 96 Mpx camera, paired with PPIMMS post-processing software, sold to surveyors, BIM modelers, and construction professionals worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile 3D Scanning Systems

NAICS

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

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

LiDAR & 3D Sensing Modules (HDAHALAG), Dimensional Inspection Software (GD&T, SPC, Reporting) (IMAAAHAD), Scan-to-CAD & Reverse Engineering Software (IMAAAHAE)

Keywords

• Mobile mapping systems
• 3D laser scanning
• LiDAR scanning hardware
• Point cloud processing
• SLAM-based scanning

Headquarters

HQ city

Louverné

HQ country

France

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. Hardware Sales (MS-96 Scanner): Sale of the MS-96 modular mobile 3D scanner system, including various mounting accessories (backpack, vehicle mounts, articulated arm). One-time hardware purchase with optional accessories.
2. Software Licenses (PPIMMS): Local software license for processing data from Viametris systems. Processing is done locally on customer's hardware with unlimited data processing capability. Cloud option available upon request.
3. Accessories and Mounting Kits: Sale of accessory kits such as the Carpack Heavy Kit for vehicle mounting, wheel encoder kits for GNSS-degraded environments, and other mounting solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

VIAMETRIS designs, develops and manufactures modular mobile 3D scanning systems for measurement professionals. Its flagship MS-96 is a hardware scanner that combines SLAM algorithms, a high-end MEMS IMU, a GNSS receiver, millimeter-noise LiDARs and a proprietary 96 Mpx camera, deployable in backpack, pedestrian, vehicle-mounted or scooter modes. The companion PPIMMS software transforms raw scan data into colorized, georeferenced point clouds and panoramic images for surveying, BIM, infrastructure mapping and digital twin applications.

Product overview

Viametris offers a two-product portfolio centered on mobile 3D scanning: the MS-96 is the core hardware scanner — a modular mobile LiDAR and imaging system — while PPIMMS is the companion post-processing software that transforms raw scan data into colorized point clouds and panoramic imagery. The two products form a unified data-to-deliverable workflow: the MS-96 captures raw LiDAR point clouds and imagery in the field across multiple mobility modes (backpack, pedestrian, vehicle, scooter), and PPIMMS processes, colorizes, and exports the data for use in GIS, BIM, and engineering software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MS-96: Modular mobile 3D scanner combining SLAM algorithms, high-end IMU, and GNSS receiver. Features millimeter-noise Lidars and 96 Mpx proprietary camera. Used in backpack, pedestrian, vehicle-mounted, or scooter modes.
• PPIMMS
• Carpack Heavy Kit

Products and services

• MS-96 A modular mobile 3D scanning system that combines millimeter-noise LiDARs, a proprietary 96 Mpx camera, a high-end IMU and a GNSS receiver with SLAM algorithms. It generates colorized 3D point clouds for surveying, BIM, infrastructure management, digital twins, and environmental monitoring, and is sold to measurement professionals such as surveyors, topographers, architects, BIM modelers and construction professionals.
• PPIMMS Proprietary desktop post-processing software for Viametris systems that transforms raw MS-96 scan data into accurate, colorized 3D point clouds and high-resolution panoramic images through automated SLAM-based trajectory computation, drift correction, PPK GNSS integration and point cloud colorization. Exports to universal formats (LAS/LAZ/E57/PTS/BIN) and is licensed to enterprise customers processing survey and infrastructure data.
• Carpack Heavy Kit A vehicle-mounted chassis kit for the MS-96 scanner, providing an ultra-stable aluminum mount with dual GNSS antenna support and wheel encoder compatibility for road scanning missions in GNSS-degraded environments. Sold as an accessory to MS-96 owners requiring permanent vehicle-mounted scanning capability.

Quantifiable outcome

• 850 km of roadways processed in less than 3 months with 87,625 surface features automatically detected
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• e-CassinicoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for data hosting and accessibility. HAMEL Géomètres-Experts' scanned point cloud and panoramic image data is made accessible to municipalities via the e-Cassini platform, enabling wider distribution of 3D survey data to end customers.
• Géo Solutions Ingénieurs SAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss engineering partner collaborating with 3sigmas on civil engineering scanning projects. Partnered on a pilot project to scan steep road areas with offset mounting configurations for public works administration.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Leica Geosystems (Hexagon): Global leader in geospatial and surveying solutions with the Leica BLK and Pegasus mobile mapping product lines (e.g., BLK2GO, Pegasus TRK). Directly competes with Viametris's MS-96 across the same surveying, BIM, and infrastructure customer base but with far broader portfolio and global channel.
• Trimble: Major geospatial vendor offering the Trimble MX and Trimble X7 terrestrial / mobile mapping systems, plus Trimble Access / Business Center software. Overlaps with Viametris on hardware, post-processing software, and surveyor/BIM buyers, but operates a much larger enterprise stack.
• FARO: US-listed 3D measurement and imaging specialist offering the FARO Focus terrestrial scanner, Orbis mobile scanner, and As-Built software. Overlaps with Viametris on survey, BIM, and digital-twin customers but with a broader hardware portfolio and global channel.
• Teledyne Optech: Canadian manufacturer of airborne, mobile, and terrestrial LiDAR systems including the Maverick, Polaris, and Lynx mobile mapping systems. Targets the same survey and infrastructure mapping use cases as Viametris with survey-grade LiDAR sensors and post-processing toolchain.

Direct peers

• RIEGL: Austrian manufacturer of LiDAR-based mobile laser scanning systems (e.g., VMX, VMY, miniVUX) and accompanying RiPROCESS software. Same product category as Viametris (mobile LiDAR + IMU + GNSS), targeting surveyors, infrastructure mapping, and corridor scanning.
• GeoSLAM (GeoCue): Specialist in SLAM-based handheld and tripod mobile mapping scanners (Zeb Horizon, Zeb Revo, Zeb Go) with its own point cloud processing software. Direct niche competitor focused on indoor/pedestrian SLAM scanning similar to Viametris's backpack and articulated-arm modes.
• NavVis: German SLAM-based mobile mapping vendor with the NavVis VLX and NavVis M6 wearable/portable scanners and the NavVis IVION cloud processing platform. Closely comparable product offering and workflow (SLAM mobile scanner + cloud/local post-processing) to Viametris.

Emerging players

• YellowScan: French designer of UAV-mounted LiDAR mapping solutions (Surveyor, Mapper, Explorer). Geographically adjacent to Viametris (also French) and competes for surveyor/infrastructure customers but focuses on drone-based rather than backpack/vehicle mobile scanning.
• Stonex: Italian manufacturer of GNSS receivers, total stations, and 3D mobile mapping systems targeting the surveying and BIM market. Comparable mid-sized niche player to Viametris with a related multi-mode mobile mapping hardware portfolio.
• Emesent (Hovermap): Australian vendor of drone- and backpack-mounted SLAM/LiDAR scanning systems (Hovermap) targeting mining, GIS, and autonomous mobility workflows. Direct functional competitor to Viametris's SLAM-based mobile scanning for asset-rich and GNSS-degraded environments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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