Telops
Telops designs and manufactures hyperspectral imaging systems and infrared cameras (SWIR to LWIR) for defense, industrial, and academic research customers. Founded in 2000 in Quebec City and now operating under Exosens (Euronext Paris: EXENS).
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersQuebec, Canada
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Telops does
Telops, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Quebec City, Canada, designs and manufactures high-performance hyperspectral imaging systems and infrared cameras spanning Shortwave Infrared (SWIR) to Longwave Infrared (LWIR) wavelengths. The company's products combine spatial and spectral analysis to identify materials, detect gases, and characterize scenes based on unique spectral signatures. Its portfolio includes camera modules, high-dynamic-range cameras, high-speed FAST cameras, multispectral cameras, Radia infrared cameras, hyperspectral imaging cameras, the Atmospheric Sounder (Assist II), the Spatially-resolved Infrared Spectrometer (SPIRS), and the Versatile Spectroradiometer (VSR). Primary end markets are defense and surveillance, industrial non-destructive testing, and scientific and academic research, with a secondary segment in environmental monitoring and life sciences.
Telops generates revenue through hardware sales of its imaging and spectrometer systems and through custom R&D and optical systems development services. The company operates an enterprise field sales model supported by a worldwide network of distribution and representative agents, with quote-based pricing typical of specialized scientific and defense equipment. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. In April 2023, Telops was acquired by Photonis (France) to strengthen its technology portfolio and enter the North American methane detection market; Telops now operates as a brand subsidiary of Exosens (Euronext Paris: EXENS), alongside Photonis, Xenics, and El-Mul. Headcount is in the 51-100 range.
Telops firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Telops
- Legal name
- Telops Inc.
- Website
- https://telops.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Telops designs and manufactures hyperspectral imaging systems and infrared cameras (SWIR to LWIR) for defense, industrial, and academic research customers. Founded in 2000 in Quebec City and now operating under Exosens (Euronext Paris: EXENS).
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Telops industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Infrared and Hyperspectral Imaging Systems
- SIC
- Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Optoelectronic Receivers & Transceivers (Photodetectors/Optical Modules) (HDAHALAM)
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Where Telops is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Quebec
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Telops business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales: Sale of high-performance hyperspectral imaging systems and infrared cameras for defense, industrial, and academic research applications.
- R&D Services: Custom optical systems development and R&D services tailored to meet specific customer needs.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels6 records
Telops product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Telops designs and manufactures high-performance hyperspectral imaging systems and infrared cameras spanning Shortwave Infrared (SWIR) to Longwave Infrared (LWIR) wavelengths for defense, industrial, and academic research customers. The portfolio includes hyperspectral imaging cameras, multispectral cameras, high-speed FAST cameras, Radia infrared cameras, high-dynamic range cameras, camera modules, an atmospheric sounder, a spatially-resolved infrared spectrometer (SPIRS), and a versatile spectroradiometer (VSR). The company also provides custom R&D services in optical systems development tailored to specific customer requirements.
Product overview
Telops, now operating under the Exosens brand, designs and manufactures high-performance hyperspectral imaging systems and infrared cameras for defense, industrial, and academic research applications. The product portfolio spans from SWIR (Shortwave Infrared) to LWIR (Longwave Infrared) technologies, including: (1) Multispectral and High-Speed Imaging products - Camera Modules, High-Dynamic HDR Cameras, High-Speed FAST Cameras, Multispectral Cameras, and Radia Infrared Cameras; (2) Hyperspectral Imaging products - Hyperspectral Imaging Cameras, Atmospheric Sounder (Assist II), Spatially-resolved Infrared Spectrometer (SPIRS), and Versatile Spectroradiometer (VSR). These solutions combine spatial and spectral analysis to identify materials, detect gases, and characterize scenes based on unique spectral signatures. The company also provides R&D services in optical systems development tailored to customer needs.
Differentiator
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Products and services
- Hyperspectral Imaging Cameras
- Multispectral Cameras Cameras capable of capturing multiple spectral bands for enhanced material identification and analysis, serving scientific, industrial, and research users.
- Radia Infrared Cameras Infrared camera products under the Radia brand for thermal imaging applications across defense, industrial, and research use cases.
- High-Speed FAST Cameras High-performance fast cameras designed for rapid capture applications requiring high frame rates, used in demanding high-speed imaging scenarios.
- High-Dynamic Range Cameras Cameras with extended dynamic range capabilities for capturing scenes with high contrast between light and dark areas.
- Camera Modules Compact camera modules designed for integration into various systems and applications, providing flexible imaging solutions for OEMs and system integrators.
- Atmospheric Sounder (Assist II) Advanced atmospheric sounding system (Assist II) for atmospheric analysis and monitoring applications, including gas detection.
- Spatially-resolved Infrared Spectrometer (SPIRS) Spatially-resolved infrared spectrometer for detailed spectral analysis in scientific and research applications.
- Versatile Spectroradiometer (VSR) Versatile spectroradiometer providing flexible spectral measurement capabilities for various applications.
- Custom Optical Systems R&D Services Custom optical systems development and R&D services tailored to meet specific customer needs in hyperspectral and infrared imaging.
Companies that use Telops
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Telops technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Feature7 records
Telops partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators2 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Telops competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Specim (Spectral Imaging Ltd): Specim specializes in hyperspectral imaging cameras and industrial hyperspectral systems used for material identification, machine vision, and remote sensing, overlapping directly with Telops' hyperspectral camera and SPIRS product lines.
- Headwall Photonics: Headwall designs and manufactures hyperspectral imaging equipment and spectral instrumentation for remote sensing, defense, and industrial applications, making it a close peer in the scientific and defense hyperspectral market.
- Teledyne FLIR: Teledyne FLIR is the most direct competitor to Telops, offering a broad portfolio of thermal/infrared cameras, high-speed cameras, and hyperspectral imaging systems for defense, industrial, and scientific customers. Both companies compete head-to-head in SWIR/LWIR cameras and gas detection.
- Xenics (Exosens brand): Xenics is a sister brand within Exosens, producing SWIR and LWIR infrared cameras and detectors for industrial, defense, and scientific applications. It is a direct peer to Telops within the same corporate group, sharing distribution and R&D.
- Optris: Optris manufactures infrared thermal imaging cameras and pyrometers for industrial process monitoring and quality control, comparable to Telops' industrial NDT use cases in non-contact temperature measurement and process imaging.
- Resonon: Resonon designs and builds hyperspectral imaging cameras and benchtop systems for remote sensing, machine vision, and scientific research, overlapping with Telops' hyperspectral and spectrometer products for academic and industrial customers.
- HGH Infrared Systems: HGH Infrared Systems is a French specialist in infrared cameras, thermal imaging, and electro-optical test equipment serving defense, industrial, and research markets, directly comparable to Telops' Radia IR cameras and high-speed thermal imagers.
Broad incumbents
- Bruker: Bruker is a broad scientific instrumentation incumbent offering FTIR and infrared spectroscopy systems, hyperspectral imaging, and research instruments that compete with Telops' SPIRS and VSR spectrometer products in academic and analytical labs.
- Leonardo DRS: Leonardo DRS is a large defense electro-optical/infrared systems integrator producing thermal cameras and infrared imaging subsystems for military platforms, competing with Telops in defense and surveillance infrared camera programs.
- Hamamatsu Photonics: Hamamatsu Photonics is a broad optoelectronic component and camera manufacturer supplying infrared detectors, image sensors, and scientific cameras that compete with Telops at the component and module level for SWIR/LWIR applications.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Telops funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Telops
What does Telops do?
Telops designs and manufactures high-performance hyperspectral imaging systems and infrared cameras spanning Shortwave Infrared (SWIR) to Longwave Infrared (LWIR) wavelengths for defense, industrial, and academic research customers. The portfolio includes hyperspectral imaging cameras, multispectral cameras, high-speed FAST cameras, Radia infrared cameras, high-dynamic range cameras, camera modules, an atmospheric sounder, a spatially-resolved infrared spectrometer (SPIRS), and a versatile spectroradiometer (VSR). The company also provides custom R&D services in optical systems development tailored to specific customer requirements.
Is Telops a public or private company?
Telops is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Telops founded?
Telops was founded in 2000. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Telops based?
Telops is headquartered in Quebec, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Telops make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are R&D Services.
Who are Telops's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Specim (Spectral Imaging Ltd), Headwall Photonics, Teledyne FLIR, Xenics (Exosens brand), Optris, Resonon and HGH Infrared Systems. Broad incumbents are Bruker, Leonardo DRS and Hamamatsu Photonics.
Does Telops have an API?
No public API is recorded for Telops.
What industry is Telops in?
Telops's product category is Infrared and Hyperspectral Imaging Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHALAM, Optoelectronic Receivers & Transceivers (Photodetectors/Optical Modules). Its SIC code is 3827.