Cubert

What Cubert does

Cubert is a German private company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Ulm that designs and manufactures snapshot hyperspectral video cameras and supporting spectral analysis software. The company's core product is the Ultris camera family (X20, X20 Plus, XMR, S5, SWIR1), which captures full spectral data cubes in a single exposure, paired with the Cuvis software suite for acquisition, visualization, and analysis. In July 2025, Cubert extended this stack with Cuvis.AI, a software platform that applies deep learning models — including the EfficientAD autoencoder for anomaly detection and CNNs for medical imaging — to hyperspectral data, with reported material classification accuracy of 97.4% and ophthalmic Alzheimer's biomarker detection sensitivity of 86%.

Cubert serves industrial inspection, medical diagnostics, defense, scientific research, and remote sensing customers. Notable deployments include a multi-year, multi-unit installation with RetiSpec for ophthalmic Alzheimer's biomarker detection and a partnership with ROVI-TECH for fish sex determination in aquaculture, plus broader applications in insect farming and industrial sorting. The business model combines hardware sales (quote-based pricing per camera unit), Cuvis software licenses, and customization services, distributed through a mix of direct sales and 20+ channel partners across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania.

In November 2025, Emtek Holdings acquired a majority stake in Cubert, forming the EMTEK Hyperspectral Group. The ownership change is positioned to accelerate commercialization across industrial, medical, defense, and environmental monitoring verticals, supported by the new Cuvis.AI platform and the existing global distribution footprint. The company is sub-50 in headcount and was selected as a finalist for the SPIE Prism Awards 2026.

Name

Cubert

Legal name

Cubert GmbH

Website

https://cubert-hyperspectral.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cubert is a German Ulm-based manufacturer of snapshot hyperspectral video cameras and the Cuvis spectral analysis software platform, serving industrial, medical, defense, and research customers through 20+ global distributors, now backed by Emtek Holdings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hyperspectral Imaging Cameras

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861)

akta.pro primary industry

LiDAR & 3D Sensing Modules (HDAHALAG)

Keywords

• Hyperspectral imaging cameras
• Snapshot spectral imaging
• Machine vision cameras
• SWIR imaging sensors
• Spectral data analysis software

Headquarters

HQ city

Ulm

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hyperspectral Cameras: Sale of hardware products including Ultris series cameras (X20, X20 Plus, XMR, S5, SWIR1) for industrial, medical, defense, and research applications.
2. Software Licenses and SDK: Cuvis software suite and Software Development Kit (SDK) for full flexibility and customizations by system developers.
3. Customization Services: Customization services for specific application requirements and support for application development and system integration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cubert designs, manufactures, and sells snapshot hyperspectral video cameras (Ultris X20, X20 Plus, XMR, S5, SWIR1) that capture full 3D spectral data cubes in milliseconds instead of scanning line-by-line like push-broom sensors. The company bundles its cameras with the Cuvis software suite (including an SDK) and provides customization, application development, and system integration services for industrial machine vision, medical diagnostics, remote sensing, defense, and research customers.

Product overview

Cubert offers a portfolio of snapshot hyperspectral cameras designed for real-time spectral imaging, along with comprehensive software solutions. The camera lineup includes the Ultris X20 and X20 Plus for high-resolution VNIR applications, the Ultris XMR for visible-near-infrared work, the Ultris 5 as an entry-level option, and the Ultris SWIR1 for short-wave infrared analysis. These cameras share snapshot technology that captures entire scenes instantly at video rates, eliminating motion artifacts. The Cuvis software suite complements the hardware with real-time data capture, analysis tools, and the AI-powered Cuvis.AI platform for anomaly detection. All products are supported by a platform-independent SDK enabling custom integrations and system development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ultris: Product line of hyperspectral cameras including X20, X20 Plus, XMR, S5, and SWIR1 models.
• Cuvis

Products and services

• Ultris X20 Snapshot hyperspectral camera with 410x410px resolution, 350-1000nm spectral range, and 164 spectral bands. Enables real-time spectral data capture at video rates for material, tissue, and surface analysis in industrial, medical, defense, and research applications.
• Ultris X20 Plus High-resolution snapshot hyperspectral camera with 1886x1886px resolution and 164 spectral bands in the 350-1000nm range. Provides enhanced pixel density for applications requiring greater spatial detail while maintaining real-time capture capability.
• Ultris XMR Snapshot hyperspectral camera with 1000x1000px resolution, 430-910nm spectral range (VNIR), and 61 spectral bands. Designed for visible and near-infrared spectrum applications including industrial sorting and quality control. Named a finalist for the 2026 SPIE Prism Awards.
• Ultris 5 Compact snapshot hyperspectral camera with 290x275px resolution, 450-850nm spectral range, and 51 bands. Entry-level model for research and development applications requiring real-time spectral analysis.
• Ultris SWIR1 Short-wave infrared snapshot hyperspectral camera with 200x200px resolution, 980-1650nm spectral range, and 38 bands. Enables detection of material characteristics not visible in VNIR spectrum, achieving 100% PVC detection accuracy in industrial recycling applications.
• Cuvis Software Suite Comprehensive software suite for hyperspectral data capture and analysis, including real-time spectral imaging software, a platform-independent SDK for system developers, and the Cuvis.AI platform for AI-powered anomaly detection using deep learning (EfficientAD autoencoder) with SWIR sensors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% PVC detection accuracy using SWIR technology in industrial recycling conditions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RetiSpeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership spanning over 7 years for early Alzheimer's disease detection using hyperspectral retinal imaging. RetiSpec develops AI-based analysis algorithms while Cubert provides hyperspectral cameras. Over a dozen cameras installed in studies and pilot projects. Partnership supported by Bio-Hermes Consortium and pharmaceutical partners including Eli Lilly.
• ROVI-TECH (Belgium)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for industrial PVC sorting research using hyperspectral imaging. Joint study evaluated ULTRIS XMR (VNIR) and ULTRIS SWIR 1 cameras for accurate PVC separation in mixed plastic recycling streams under realistic industrial conditions.
• SphereOptics GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Eastern Europe. Provides local sales, support, and application expertise for Cubert products in DACH region.
• PHOT'Innov S.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for France. Provides local sales and support for Cubert hyperspectral imaging solutions.
• Pro-Lite TechnologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for United Kingdom, Ireland, and Spain. Offers sales, technical support, and application assistance for Cubert products.
• Bodkin Design & Engineering LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for USA (excluding specific regions). Provides sales and technical support for Cubert hyperspectral cameras.
• Torrent Photonics LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for USA (Florida region). Provides local sales and application support for Cubert products.
• Cubert Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCubert's own US subsidiary handling direct sales and support for USA and Canada markets from Newark, Delaware office.
• Photon Mission B.V.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Benelux and Scandinavia regions. Provides local sales, training, and support services.
• ArborCarbon Pty LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Australia and New Zealand. Provides local sales and support for Cubert products in Oceania.
• GeoSenseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Greece, providing local sales and support for Cubert hyperspectral solutions.
• Bonsai Advanced Technologies S.L.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Spain and Portugal.
• 3D Target srlminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Italy.
• IATECPS Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Latin America.
• KLV Co. Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Japan.
• Argo CorporationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Japan (Osaka region).
• Kantum Ushikata Co. Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Japan (Yokohama region).
• Mastor KoreaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for South Korea.
• Aimopto (Beijing) Optics and Precision Mechanics Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for China (Beijing region).
• Kenda (S) Pte LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Philippines.
• Simtrum Pte. Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Singapore.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Resonon: Resonon produces hyperspectral imaging systems used in precision agriculture, remote sensing, and industrial sorting. It overlaps directly with Cubert's machine-vision and remote-sensing customer segments using line-scan and snapshot architectures.
• Headwall Photonics: Headwall designs and manufactures hyperspectral imaging sensors and cameras for remote sensing, defense, and industrial applications. It competes with Cubert in the same VNIR/SWIR spectral bands and target use cases.
• BaySpec: BaySpec designs hyperspectral imaging and spectral sensing products for industrial, security, biomedical, and research markets. It is a direct competitor in compact hyperspectral and SWIR imaging instrumentation.
• Specim (Spectral Imaging): Specim, part of the Konica Minolta group, is the established market leader in industrial and scientific hyperspectral cameras, primarily based on push-broom line-scan technology. It competes directly with Cubert's Ultris series across remote sensing, sorting, and machine-vision applications.
• Ximea: Ximea develops compact hyperspectral and scientific cameras, often embedded into machine-vision systems. It targets similar OEM and research customers as Cubert with competing USB/Ethernet interfaced hyperspectral solutions.
• Surface Optics Corporation: Surface Optics develops hyperspectral imagers and spectral data products for defense, remote sensing, and industrial inspection. It is comparable to Cubert as a specialty hyperspectral imaging manufacturer addressing similar applications.
• Telops (L3Harris): Telops, now part of L3Harris, builds hyperspectral and infrared imaging cameras for defense, industrial, and research applications. It directly competes with Cubert's SWIR and defense-segment offerings.
• Photon etc. Photon etc. develops hyperspectral and SWIR imaging instrumentation for scientific, biomedical, and industrial applications. It is comparable to Cubert as a specialty hyperspectral camera manufacturer pursuing similar end-user research and OEM opportunities.
• Norsk Elektro Optikk (NEO): NEO is a Norwegian hyperspectral camera manufacturer serving research, defense, and industrial markets. It is a direct competitor in VNIR and SWIR hyperspectral camera categories where Cubert's Ultris line competes.

Broad incumbents

• Hamamatsu Photonics: Hamamatsu is a broad incumbent in photonics and imaging components, including scientific and SWIR cameras that can be configured for spectral imaging applications. It overlaps with Cubert on imaging hardware but is far larger and more diversified, serving as both a potential supplier and a competitor depending on the application.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cubertvideospectroscopy2159
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cubert-hyperspectral

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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