What Stratonics does

Stratonics, Inc. is a privately held California corporation founded in 1992 and headquartered in Lake Forest, California, operating with a team of 1–10 employees. The company originated in physics-based diagnostics for defense science R&D and later transitioned its instruments and experimental techniques into materials processing applications, where it now focuses on thermal process monitoring for the additive manufacturing (AM) industry.

The company's core product is ThermaViz® Technology, a highly integrated multi-vision sensor system built around a patented dual-wavelength imaging pyrometer. This pyrometer delivers emissivity-independent thermal measurements with high spatial and temporal resolution, enabling accurate melt pool temperature monitoring in laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and directed energy deposition (DED) processes regardless of material surface properties. The system incorporates closed-loop feedback control that dynamically adjusts process parameters to keep thermal trajectories within qualified limits for consistent microstructure, and includes data compression capabilities that support machine-to-machine thermal history consistency and qualification workflows for high-performance materials including titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, and tool steel.

Stratonics monetizes through two revenue streams: direct sales of ThermaViz thermal monitoring hardware and systems to AM manufacturers, and licensing of ThermaViz IP to AM technology companies and research institutions for integration into their systems or R&D efforts. Go-to-market is direct enterprise engagement via contact form and phone (949-461-7060), targeting engineering teams, R&D departments, and research institutions. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and licensing arrangements are negotiated individually. The company maintains a technical publications section on its website showcasing peer-reviewed work on melt pool monitoring and porosity prediction as part of its content marketing approach.

Name

Stratonics

Legal name

Stratonics, Inc.

Website

https://stratonics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stratonics is a privately held California firm that develops ThermaViz®, a patented dual-wavelength imaging pyrometer-based multi-vision sensor system for real-time melt pool thermal monitoring and closed-loop process control in additive manufacturing, serving AM manufacturers and research institutions via direct sales and IP licensing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Additive Manufacturing Thermal Monitoring

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Optics & Laser/Light Engine Components (Lenses, Galvos, Laser Modules, UV Engines) (IMAAAIAC)

Keywords

• Thermal process monitoring
• Additive manufacturing sensors
• Melt pool monitoring
• Dual-wavelength pyrometry
• Industrial process control

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Forest

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Thermal Monitoring Systems: Sale of ThermaViz hardware systems including sensors and monitoring equipment for additive manufacturing melt pool monitoring.
2. Technology Licensing: Licensing of ThermaViz IP to AM technology companies and research institutions for integration into their systems or research efforts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Stratonics develops and sells ThermaViz®, a patented multi-vision sensor system built around a dual-wavelength imaging pyrometer that delivers emissivity-independent thermal measurements for real-time monitoring and control of additive manufacturing melt pools in laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and directed energy deposition (DED) processes. The system enables closed-loop feedback control to maintain thermal trajectories within qualified limits, supporting component qualification for high-performance materials such as titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, and tool steel. The company also licenses its ThermaViz IP to AM technology companies and research institutions for integration into their systems or R&D efforts.

Product overview

Stratonics offers a focused product portfolio centered on thermal process monitoring for additive manufacturing. The core product is ThermaViz® Technology, a multi-vision sensor system featuring a patented dual-wavelength imaging pyrometer. This technology provides real-time, emissivity-independent thermal measurements for melt pool monitoring in laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and directed energy deposition (DED) processes. The system enables closed-loop feedback control, allowing manufacturers to maintain thermal trajectories within qualified limits during fabrication, supporting component qualification for high-performance materials including titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, and tool steel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ThermaViz: Patented dual-wavelength imaging pyrometer technology for thermal monitoring and control in additive manufacturing processes. ThermaViz® is a highly integrated multi-vision sensor system that delivers emissivity-independent thermal measurements with high spatial and temporal resolution.

Products and services

• ThermaViz® Technology Patented multi-vision sensor system utilizing a dual-wavelength imaging pyrometer to deliver emissivity-independent thermal measurements with high spatial and temporal resolution for real-time monitoring and control of additive manufacturing melt pools in LPBF and DED processes, enabling closed-loop feedback control and consistent part quality.
• ThermaViz IP Licensing Licensing of ThermaViz intellectual property to additive manufacturing technology companies and research institutions for integration into their AM systems or for use in specialized R&D applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thermal trajectories stay within qualified limits ensuring consistent microstructure across builds

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Licensing PartnerscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerThe company invites inquiries for licensing ThermaViz IP or working with licensing partners for research and development efforts. Partners can integrate Stratonics thermal monitoring technology into their AM systems or use it for specialized R&D applications.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Renishaw: Renishaw manufactures metal AM systems and develops in-process monitoring features for its RenAM platforms. Comparable to Stratonics in thermal monitoring technology focus and aerospace/industrial customer overlap.
• EOS GmbH: EOS is a leading metal AM system OEM whose LPBF and DED machines increasingly integrate thermal and optical monitoring features. As both a potential licensing partner and competitive threat, EOS is highly relevant to Stratonics' market.
• Nikon SLM Solutions: Nikon SLM Solutions is a major metal AM system OEM offering LPBF machines with integrated process monitoring capabilities. It represents both a potential licensing customer and a competitor for in-house thermal monitoring at scale.
• Stratasys: Stratasys is a large AM system provider with growing process monitoring features across its polymer and metal platforms. Comparable to Stratonics in serving AM engineers needing consistent part quality, though focused on a much broader portfolio.
• 3D Systems: 3D Systems is a major AM platform provider with metal LPBF systems and process monitoring capabilities. Comparable to Stratonics in targeting aerospace and high-performance AM applications, though operating at much broader scale.
• Velo3D: Velo3D is an AM OEM whose Sapphire systems incorporate in-situ melt-pool monitoring. Relevant to Stratonics as a competitor in integrated AM monitoring and as a potential licensor of complementary thermal analytics.

Direct peers

• Sigma Labs: Sigma Labs (now part of MTI) markets PrintRite3D in-process quality assurance for additive manufacturing, directly competing with Stratonics' ThermaViz in melt-pool thermal monitoring and closed-loop AM control. Both target AM part qualification with real-time thermal analytics.
• Additive Assurance: Additive Assurance provides in-situ monitoring and quality assurance software for metal additive manufacturing, including melt-pool analytics and anomaly detection. It directly competes with ThermaViz in the AM thermal-monitoring niche serving aerospace and medical customers.

Emerging players

• Bruker Corporation: Bruker manufactures industrial measurement and analytical instrumentation with thermal and optical sensing capabilities. Relevant as an adjacent measurement vendor whose process-control offerings could extend into AM thermal monitoring.
• Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology: ZEISS provides industrial inspection and metrology solutions increasingly applied to AM part qualification. While not a direct pyrometer competitor, its quality assurance and CT-based AM inspection offerings overlap with Stratonics' end-market value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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