What Theia Technologies does

Theia Technologies is a privately held US optics company, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon, that designs and supplies precision lenses for machine vision, robotics, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and security applications. Its portfolio spans ultra-wide, mid-focal-range, and telephoto lenses with up to 12-megapixel (300 lp/mm) resolution and a curated catalog of more than 87 SKUs, anchored by its patented Linear Optical Technology® for optical barrel-distortion correction without software de-warping. The company complements standard products with two engineered-system tiers—the IQ Lens™ system providing average calibration data in JSON with SDK/GUI, and individually Calibrated Lenses supplying per-unit focus/zoom/distortion/iris data—plus MCR IQ™ motor-control boards, NIR bandpass filters (850nm/940nm), filter-mount accessories, and a custom-optics design service. Certification posture includes CE, RoHS III, REACH, NDAA compliance, and shock/vibration ratings up to 50G/200Hz@10G, qualifying products for industrial, US federal, and ruggedized deployments.

Theia monetizes through hardware unit sales of lenses and accessories across four end markets—security/surveillance (primary), machine vision/factory automation, automotive/ITS, and aerospace/defense—on a quote-based, multi-year contract cadence via a worldwide network of distribution partners (notably RMA Electronics as a worldwide distributor since 2014). The company runs a lean 1–10 employee operation, drives demand through technical white papers, case studies, trade shows, and a lens calculator on its website, and does not disclose revenue. No external funding rounds, parent entities, or M&A activity are reported; ownership rests with co-founders Jeff Gohman (President) and Mark Peterson (VP Advanced Technology).

Name

Theia Technologies

Legal name

Theia Technologies

Website

https://theiatech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Theia Technologies is a Wilsonville, Oregon-based precision optics company that designs and supplies high-resolution, distortion-corrected lenses for machine vision, robotics, ITS, and security applications, distributing globally through channel partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Imaging Optics

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs) (HDAHAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Lenses & Optical Accessories (Lenses, Filters, Adapters, Teleconverters) (CRACAPAF)

Keywords

• Precision optical lenses
• Machine vision optics
• Surveillance camera lenses
• Industrial imaging optics
• ITS lens solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilsonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Optical Lenses: Theia Technologies generates revenue primarily from the sale of high-performance optical lenses for industrial imaging applications. The product portfolio includes ultra-wide angle, mid-focal range, and telephoto lenses with varying resolutions (2MP to 12MP), mount types (CS, C, D25), and features (manual, auto-iris, motorized). Revenue is generated through both standard product sales and custom optics design services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Theia Technologies designs and manufactures high-performance precision optical lenses for industrial imaging applications. Its portfolio spans ultra-wide angle, mid focal range, and telephoto lenses, supported by patented Linear Optical Technology® that optically corrects barrel distortion, IR-corrected Day/Night optics, motorized zoom/focus/iris systems, and individually calibrated lens variants for machine vision, security/surveillance, intelligent transportation, and defense customers. The company also offers custom optics design services and motor control accessories.

Product overview

Theia Technologies offers a curated portfolio of high-performance industrial imaging lenses designed for machine vision, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), security surveillance, and other industrial imaging applications. The product line is organized into three main lens categories: Ultra Wide No Distortion Lenses (using patented Linear Optical Technology® for distortion-free wide-angle imaging), Mid Focal Range Lenses (for general security and surveillance), and Telephoto Lenses (for long-distance ITS/LPR/ANPR applications). All lenses support multi-megapixel resolution up to 4K (12MP) with 300 lp/mm. Theia provides two levels of intelligent lens systems: the IQ Lens™ System offering average measured calibration data, and Calibrated Lenses providing individually measured per-lens calibration. Accessory products include MCR IQ™ Motor Control Boards for motorized lens control, NIR bandpass/longpass filters for multi-spectral imaging, and filter mount accessories. The company also designs and produces custom optics to meet specific client requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Linear Optical Technology®: Patented distortion correction technology that optically corrects barrel distortion in wide angle images without de-warping software.

Products and services

• Ultra Wide No Distortion Lenses (SL183/ML183, SY125/MY125, SY110/MY110, MY23F) Family of ultra-wide angle lenses using Linear Optical Technology® for distortion-free imaging, available in fixed and varifocal models with up to 135° HFOV, supporting 1/2.5" to 1/1.8" sensor formats and multi-megapixel resolution up to 4K. Targeted at security, ITS, and machine vision OEMs.
• Mid Focal Range Lenses (SL410/ML410, TL410, ML610M) High-quality compact lenses for security and surveillance applications with 4-10mm and 6-10mm focal ranges, true 4K (12 megapixel) resolution at 300 lp/mm, supporting sensors from 1/2.3" to 1/1.7" in CS, C, and D25 board mounts.
• Telephoto Lenses (SL940, TL936, SL1250, TL1250-N series) Compact telephoto varifocal lenses for ITS/LPR/ANPR and high-detail applications, with 9-40mm and 12-50mm focal ranges, 4K and 4K-compatible resolutions (up to 12 megapixel, 300 lp/mm), IR corrected for Day/Night cameras, available in manual, P-iris, and DC auto-iris versions with motorized options.
• IQ Lens™ System (TL410P-IQ, ML410P-IQ, TL1250P-IQ) Intelligent motorized lens system with average measured calibration data including focus/zoom tracking curves, focal length conversion, distortion, aperture, and relative illumination data provided in JSON format, with software application and GUI for converting engineering units to motor positions.
• Calibrated Lenses (TL410P-CAL, ML410P-CAL, TL1250P-CAL) Individually calibrated motorized lenses with per-lens calibration data including focus/zoom curves, focal length, iris, distortion and other data frames, with optional motor position translation software and software module for converting engineering units to motor positions.
• MCR IQ™ Motor Control Board (400, 500, 600 series) Motor control boards for evaluating and controlling motorized lenses via USB, I2C, and UART connections, enabling zoom, focus, P-iris, and IR cut filter control with Windows-based test programs for evaluation.
• NIR Bandpass and Longpass Filters (850nm, 940nm) Near IR bandpass and longpass filter options for motorized lenses enabling sensitivity to different wavelengths (850nm and 940nm) for multi-spectral imaging and specialized vision applications.
• FMT-3555 Filter Mount Accessory High-performance aluminum filter mount for various Theia lenses allowing external filters (band-pass or polarizing) to be added to the optical system, compatible with lenses having 35mm front barrel diameter and M55x0.75 thread filters.
• Custom Optics Design Services Custom optics design and production services to meet specific client requirements for specialized industrial imaging applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 135° horizontal field of view with optically corrected distortion
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• RMA ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2014RMA Electronics is a worldwide distributor and technology advisor of industrial machine vision and security lenses. They have been Theia's distributor since 2014, with low returns and high customer satisfaction in industrial applications. RMA recommends Theia lenses for high-precision applications including automotive crash testing and security surveillance.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tamron: Diversified Japanese optics maker with machine vision, security, and ITS lens lines—directly comparable to Theia's mid-focal and telephoto families but with vastly broader industrial scale.
• Edmund Optics: Global manufacturer and distributor of industrial optics including imaging lenses, filters, and assemblies—overlaps Theia across machine vision and ITS use cases as a much broader incumbent.
• Carl Zeiss (ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions): ZEISS industrial optics offer precision imaging lenses for machine vision and metrology with comparable resolution and distortion claims, at much larger scale than Theia.
• Fujifilm (Fujinon): Fujinon industrial/security/ITS lenses and zoom blocks operate in the same security, traffic monitoring, and machine vision channels as Theia's SL/TL/ML product lines.

Direct peers

• VS Technology: Japanese specialist in machine vision and ITS lenses—strong overlap with Theia's ultra-wide, telephoto/ANPR, and motorized product positioning, especially in Asia.
• Computar (CBC Group): A flagship machine-vision lens brand widely used in factory automation, security, and ITS—the closest direct competitor to Theia across mount types and focal ranges for industrial cameras.
• Schneider Optics: Industrial and machine vision lens portfolio spanning ultra-wide through telephoto with motorized and IR-corrected options—overlaps Theia's core product positioning.
• Navitar: Custom and standard industrial imaging optics and lens assemblies for machine vision, life sciences, and defense—competes with Theia in custom optics and high-resolution subsystems.
• Kowa Optimed: Specialist Japanese industrial lens maker serving machine vision, ITS, and surveillance with comparable wide-angle and telephoto motorized families—direct channel competitor.

Regional players

• Foctek Photonics: China-based manufacturer of industrial CCTV, machine vision, and ITS lenses offering comparable wide-angle and IR-corrected families—competes with Theia primarily in APAC distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCpLgzAcuYX6Xm5Y9OtApYZg
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheiaTechnologies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/233495
• Xx.com/theiatech

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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