Symeo

What Symeo does

Symeo GmbH is a German B2B manufacturer of proprietary radar-based industrial sensors, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Neubiberg near Munich with a second office in Nuremberg. The company develops and produces Local Positioning Radar (LPR) sensors and complete radio-based systems for real-time position detection, distance measurement, and collision avoidance in harsh industrial environments where conventional sensors (laser, ultrasonic, encoders) fail due to dust, fog, smoke, steam, rain, snow, vibrations, or extreme temperatures. Its core technology is a patented FMCW radar stack operating across 24 GHz, 57-64 GHz, 76-78 GHz, and 121-123 GHz frequency bands, delivering millimeter-to-centimeter accuracy over ranges from a few meters up to 1,800 meters.

The product portfolio centers on three LPR-1DHP sensor families - LPR-1DHP-350 (122 GHz entry-level), LPR-1DHP-291 (57-64 GHz ultra-wideband, millimeter accuracy), and LPR-1D24 (24 GHz with integrated diversity antenna) - complemented by the Collision Control Center (CCC) software for multi-level crane anti-collision management, the LPR-SAFE functional-safety variant certified to EN ISO 13849 PLd on a fail-safe Siemens PLC, and innovation platforms including the AVR-QDM-110 MIMO radar evaluation kit (76-78 GHz) and HD Imaging Radar based on Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR). The company is part of the indie Semiconductor Group and operates under DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 quality certification held since 2016.

Symeo sells primarily through direct enterprise field sales complemented by a channel network of OEMs, system integrators, and technology partners. Revenue is generated from custom-engineered hardware sales, OEM product integration, and professional services (installation, commissioning, maintenance, and service contracts) on a quote-based pricing model with no public price list. The customer base is concentrated in industrial verticals - metals/steel, mining/bulk handling, container terminals, airports, intralogistics, cranes, municipal utilities, and infrastructure - with named reference customers including Georgsmarienhütte, Holcim (Switzerland), and Biopellet Magdeburg, and a stated global footprint of 40+ countries.

Name

Symeo

Legal name

Symeo GmbH

Website

https://symeo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Symeo GmbH is a German industrial radar sensor manufacturer that develops proprietary Local Positioning Radar (LPR) technology for millimeter-accurate distance measurement, position detection, and collision avoidance in harsh environments, serving steel, cement, mining, container terminal, rail, and infrastructure customers across 40+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Radar Sensors

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAGAFAA

Industrial Sensors (Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Level, Proximity, Vibration)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Sensors, Instrumentation & Measurement (Industrial sensing, metrology, test)

SECONDARYIMAGAFAB

Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Sensors, Instrumentation & Measurement (Industrial sensing, metrology, test)

SECONDARYIMACAMAF

Active Safety Sensing Hardware Manufacturing (Radar/LiDAR/Cameras/Ultrasonic)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Automotive Safety & Restraint Systems Manufacturing (Airbags/Belts/ADAS Hardware)

SECONDARYIMAGAJAO

Industrial-Grade Sensors & Transducer Components (Discrete sensing elements, transducers, MEMS sensors)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Electronic Components for Industrial Applications (Passive/active components, industrial-grade modules)

Keywords

• Industrial radar sensors
• Distance measurement systems
• Position detection technology
• Crane collision avoidance
• Industrial automation sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Neubiberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Radar Sensor Hardware Sales: Sale of proprietary radar sensors (LPR-1DHP-350, LPR-1DHP-291, LPR-1D24) and collision avoidance systems. Products are sold as standalone hardware units with various configurations for different measurement ranges and accuracy requirements.
2. Customized Solutions and OEM Products: Custom sensor and system development from prototype to series production. Technical consulting, prototype development, OEM versions, and series support for customer-specific requirements and applications.
3. Technical Support and Service Contracts: Technical support services including installation, commissioning, on-site support, troubleshooting, maintenance services, and training. Service frame contracts available for preventive maintenance and warranty extension.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Symeo develops, manufactures, and sells proprietary LPR (Local Positioning Radar) based industrial sensor systems for precise real-time distance measurement and position detection in harsh industrial environments. The portfolio includes radar distance sensors operating at 24 GHz, 57–64 GHz, 76–78 GHz, and 121–123 GHz, complemented by crane anti-collision management software (Collision Control Center), a functional-safety certified distance measurement system (LPR-SAFE), and customized OEM/special-sensor solutions from prototype to series production.

Product overview

Symeo develops and manufactures a portfolio of radar-based industrial sensor systems and software. The core offering consists of LPR-1DHP radar distance sensors in three models — LPR-1DHP-350 (122 GHz, entry-level, up to 100 m), LPR-1DHP-291 (57-64 GHz, millimeter-accuracy, up to 500 m), and LPR-1D24 (24 GHz with integrated antenna, up to 1000 m) — all sharing the proprietary LPR (Local Positioning Radar) technology. These are complemented by the Collision Control Center (CCC) software for multi-level crane anti-collision management, and the LPR-1DHP-291 safety variant for functional-safety-certified distance measurement (EN ISO 13849 PLd). On the innovation side, the AVR-QDM-110 is a MIMO radar evaluation platform (76-78 GHz) for environmental perception, while HD Imaging Radar applies SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) technology for high-resolution 3D imaging in industrial environments. A legacy line of LPR-1D sensors (5.8 GHz) remains available, certified for India. Symeo's products target industrial automation, crane positioning, collision avoidance, and infrastructure monitoring across sectors including steel, bulk handling, container terminals, airports, and rail.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Collision Control Center (CCC): Modular assistance and management system specifically developed for collision avoidance of cranes and objects within the crane area zone.
• LPR-1DHP-350
• LPR-1DHP-291
• LPR-1D24
• LPR-SAFE
• AVR-QDM-110
• HD Imaging Radar

Products and services

• LPR-1DHP-350 Compact radar distance sensor for short-to-medium ranges based on 122 GHz primary/secondary radar technology, delivering accuracy up to ±9 mm and reaching up to 100 m in secondary radar mode. Designed as an entry-level model for crane and hoisting equipment positioning in industrial environments.
• LPR-1DHP-291 High-precision 1D radar distance sensor operating at 57–64 GHz, utilizing ultra-wideband technology for millimeter-accuracy measurements (up to ±5 mm) over short, medium, and large ranges up to 500 m, available in primary, secondary, and diversity radar modes for crane automation and industrial applications.
• LPR-1D24 Universal radar distance sensor at 24 GHz with integrated diversity antenna, supporting distance measurement up to 1000 m with accuracy up to ±2.5 cm, plus reliable data transmission and optional potential-free relays for crane anti-collision and positioning applications.
• Collision Control Center (CCC) Modular crane anti-collision management software platform enabling real-time position monitoring of up to 15 cranes and trolleys, with up to 20 configurable virtual safety zones, warning/stop signals, and relay control, operated via web browser interface for industrial crane operators.
• LPR-SAFE (LPR-1DHP-291 safety variant) Safety distance measurement system combining two redundant measurement paths, each with two radar sensors, and a certified function block (EN ISO 13849 PLd) on a fail-safe Siemens PLC, delivering functional-safe distance measurements for semi-automatic and automatic crane systems and rail-bound vehicles.
• AVR-QDM-110 High-resolution MIMO radar evaluation platform at 76–78 GHz with 12 TX / 16 RX antenna array, hardware-accelerated processing, and Python software library, outputting ADC raw data or 3D point cloud data for environmental perception of industrial vehicles, traffic monitoring, and bulk material measurement.
• HD Imaging Radar High-resolution imaging radar based on SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) technology, combining radar reliability with laser-scanner-level resolution for industrial applications such as crane monitoring, container yard modeling, steelworks material tracking, and rail infrastructure surveillance.
• LPR-1D Legacy radar-based distance measurement system operating at 5.8 GHz, certified for use in India, providing centimeter-accurate, contactless, real-time distance measurements up to 1800 meters for rough industrial environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Elimination of manual interventions in slag disposal process
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• automatiX GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2015Partnership with crane automation specialist automatiX GmbH (founded 1997) for integrated crane robotics solutions. Symeo radar positioning systems integrate with automatiX's 'Offenes Lager' database-based robotics software for fully automated crane operation in industrial facilities like cement plants.
• Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing R&D partnership with the Lehrstuhl für Hochfrequenztechnik (LHFT) at the Institute of Microwaves and Photonics of FAU. Partnership focuses on advancing radar technologies and safety applications through joint research and development activities.
• indie Semiconductor GroupcoreOthersSymeo is part of the indie Semiconductor Group, which provides corporate backing and resources. As an employer, Symeo is part of this group and benefits from group resources while maintaining its specialized focus on industrial radar solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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