Viso Systems
Viso Systems is a Copenhagen-based manufacturer of goniospectrometer light measurement systems (LabSpion, BaseSpion) and Light Inspector software, serving professional lighting manufacturers, automotive/aerospace lighting producers, and research laboratories across more than 19 countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2006
- HeadquartersCopenhagen, Denmark
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Viso Systems does
Viso Systems is a privately held Danish designer and manufacturer of high-end goniospectrometer-based light measurement systems, headquartered in Copenhagen and operating since 2006. The company serves professional lighting manufacturers, lighting laboratories, automotive and aerospace lighting producers, and research institutions worldwide, with a named customer footprint spanning at least 19 countries across EMEA, North America, South America, and Asia Pacific.
The core technology replaces traditional integrating spheres with a Type C two-axis goniometer paired to a fast spectrometer sensor (Ibsen Photonics FREEDOM), enabling simultaneous capture of photometric and full spectral power distribution data — including color metrics (CRI, CCT, TM30) and color-over-angle measurements — in 2–10 minutes per fixture. The portfolio spans the full-size LabSpion (up to 2 m / 45 kg), the bench-top BaseSpion (up to 54 cm / 9 kg), and a discontinued portable LightSpion, all unified by the Light Inspector PC software. A modular accessory ecosystem (LabFlicker, LabAnalyzer, LabPower, LabTemp, LightInterface, LabRail, LightCam) extends the platform into flicker testing, strobe-light measurement, controllable-source testing (DALI/DMX/0-10V), and — from October 2026 — blue light hazard imaging per IEC-62471. Calibration is supported through CALI-T50, CALI-DT300 and REF-800 reference lamps, with traceability to PTB/NIST.
Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of measurement systems and accessories, complemented by factory calibration services, on-site installation and commissioning, and an emerging SaaS layer comprising Photometric Editor PRO subscriptions (€39/month to €790/year) and Light Inspector Access. Distribution is hybrid: direct sales-led engagement via the company website supported by a worldwide distributor network, with regional specialists such as Asselum (Iberia, appointed May 2026) extending reach. Pricing is quote-based for hardware, while software follows tiered subscription cadences with a free tier to drive adoption.
Viso Systems firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Viso Systems
- Legal name
- Viso Systems
- Website
- https://visosystems.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2006
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Viso Systems is a Copenhagen-based manufacturer of goniospectrometer light measurement systems (LabSpion, BaseSpion) and Light Inspector software, serving professional lighting manufacturers, automotive/aerospace lighting producers, and research laboratories across more than 19 countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Viso Systems industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Photometric Measurement Equipment
- NAICS
- Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Quality Inspection & Metrology (Machine Vision) (IMAIAMAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Optical & Light Sensors (Photodiodes/ALS/Color/UV) (HDAHALAE)
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Where Viso Systems is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Copenhagen
- HQ country
- Denmark
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Viso Systems business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Light Measurement Equipment Sales: Sale of goniospectrometer systems (LabSpion, BaseSpion) and accessories. Hardware products include measurement instruments, sensors, and mounting equipment. Delivery time typically 14 days from order.
- Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Light Inspector software is license-free with hardware purchase. Photometric Editor has free, PRO (€39/month or €440/year), and PRO+ (€299.99/€790) tiers. Light Inspector Access subscription for desktop plus features.
- Calibration Services: Factory calibration services for sensors and equipment. Viso recommends annual calibration (minimum every two years). Users can also perform DIY calibrations using CALI-T50 or CALI-DT300 reference lamps.
- Accessories and Spare Parts: Sale of accessories including LabFlicker, LabPower, LabAnalyzer, LabTemp, LabTarget, LabRail, LabDisc, LightInterface, reference lamps (CALI-T50, CALI-DT300, REF-800), sensor upgrades, and spare parts.
- Installation and Commissioning Services: On-site installation and commissioning services provided by Viso engineers for customers who prefer professional installation over self-setup.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Freemium | Free | Photometric Editor Free |
| Subscription | Monthly | Photometric Editor PRO |
| Subscription | Annual | Photometric Editor PRO Annual |
| Subscription | Monthly | Photometric Editor PRO+ |
| Subscription | Monthly | Light Inspector Access |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
Viso Systems product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Viso Systems designs, develops, and manufactures high-end light measurement equipment based on goniospectrometer technology. The company produces 2-axis goniometer systems (LabSpion, BaseSpion) that capture full 3D light distribution, spectral power distributions, and color data in 2-10 minutes using fast spectrometer sensors that eliminate the need for integrating spheres. The portfolio also includes complementary accessories for flicker, power, temperature, alignment, blue-light hazard, and calibration, all unified by the Light Inspector software platform.
Product overview
Viso Systems is a leading manufacturer of gonioSPECTROmeter-based light measurement systems headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded in 2006. The product portfolio centers on three sizes of 2-axis goniometer systems—LabSpion (large, up to 2m/45kg), BaseSpion (medium, up to 54cm/9kg), and LightSpion (portable, discontinued Q3-2025)—all unified by the core Light Inspector software platform. The unique technology replaces traditional integrating spheres by using fast spectrometer sensors that capture both photometric data and full spectral power distributions in a single measurement, providing color data (CRI, CCT, TM30, etc.) and color-over-angle measurements. The ecosystem includes comprehensive accessories: LabFlicker for flicker/TLA testing, LabPower and LabAnalyzer for power analysis, LabTemp for temperature monitoring, LightInterface for controllable light testing (DALI/DMX/0-10V), LabTarget for alignment, LabDisc for straylight reduction, LabRail for automated sensor positioning, and LightCam (launching October 2026) for blue light hazard and luminance imaging. Calibration is supported through reference lamps CALI-T50 (standard in LabSpion), CALI-DT300 (for UV sensors), and REF-800 quick-check lamp. Web/API products include the Viso Photometric API for on-demand graphics generation and Viso Photometric Editor PRO (free and subscription tiers) for online IES/LDT editing and reporting.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- LabSpion: Full-size light measurement solution with 2-axis goniometer system for measuring light sources up to 1.5m and 25kg, capturing full 3D light distribution and color spectrum
- BaseSpion
- LightSpion
- Light Inspector
- LightCam
- LabFlicker
- LabPower
- LabAnalyzer
- LabTemp
- LabRail
- Labarazzi
- CALI-DT300
- CALI-T50
- REF-800
- LightInterface
- LabTarget
- LabDisc
- Viso Photometric API
- Viso Photometric Editor PRO
- Light Inspector Access
Products and services
- LabSpion Light Measurement System
Quantifiable outcome
- C-plane measurement in 30 seconds (vs. minutes with traditional systems)
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Viso Systems
Customer profileNamed customers14 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Viso Systems technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration13 records
Feature6 records
Viso Systems partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- AsselumregionalAsselum, a specialized lighting laboratory based in Spain, has taken on the role of Viso distributor for the Iberian market (Spain and Portugal) as of May 2026. This partnership strengthens Viso's presence in Southern Europe through a regional expert in lighting measurement.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Viso Systems competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Konica Minolta Sensing: Sensing division of Konica Minolta offering spectroradiometers, luminance/color meters, and integrating-sphere systems used across display, lighting, and automotive light measurement. Targets the same photometric/lighting OEM customers as Viso from a broader portfolio backed by a large corporate parent.
Direct peers
- Instrument Systems: Munich-based manufacturer of light-measurement instruments including spectroradiometers, goniophotometers, and imaging photometers. Now part of the Konica Minolta group, it competes head-to-head with Viso's LabSpion/BaseSpion in lighting OEM and display testing labs worldwide.
- Radiant Vision Systems: Specialist in light/color measurement and imaging photometry for displays, automotive lighting, and general illumination; recently integrated into Konica Minolta. Competes with Viso on luminance/imaging and goniometric solutions for regulated lighting test programs.
- Labsphere: US-based supplier of integrating spheres, spectroradiometers, and turn-key photometric test systems. Directly competes with Viso where customers still rely on integrating-sphere-based luminous-flux and color measurement, especially in LED component characterization.
- Everfine: China-based manufacturer of goniophotometers, spectroradiometers, integrating spheres, and LED/lighting test systems with strong presence among Asian lighting OEMs. Competes directly with Viso in goniospectrometer-class equipment for lighting manufacturers and certification labs.
- Gigahertz-Optik: German manufacturer of light measurement instruments, detectors, and integrating spheres for UV, visible, and IR applications. Competes with Viso across general lighting and UV/optical-radiation measurement segments.
- GL Optic: Polish manufacturer of goniophotometers, spectrometers, and light-measurement systems (e.g., GL Optic Pro series). Direct competitor to Viso at the goniospectrometer price/performance tier for European lighting manufacturers.
- Admesy: Dutch maker of compact light/color measurement instruments (spectrometers, colorimeters) used in display, lighting, and production-line QC. Competes with Viso on colorimetric accuracy and on integration into OEM test benches.
- UPRtek: Taiwanese manufacturer of handheld and benchtop spectrometers, flicker meters, and PAR/PPFD meters for lighting and horticulture. Overlaps with Viso on spectral light measurement and competes on portable/handheld form factors — a segment Viso exited by discontinuing LightSpion in 2025.
Others
- Hamamatsu Photonics: Japanese supplier of photonic components including the S11639-01 detector used in Viso's sensor. While not a goniospectrometer competitor, Hamamatsu is an enabling technology provider for Viso's measurement chain and a relevant adjacent player in optical sensing.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Viso Systems leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Viso Systems funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Viso Systems M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Viso Systems
What does Viso Systems do?
Viso Systems designs, develops, and manufactures high-end light measurement equipment based on goniospectrometer technology. The company produces 2-axis goniometer systems (LabSpion, BaseSpion) that capture full 3D light distribution, spectral power distributions, and color data in 2-10 minutes using fast spectrometer sensors that eliminate the need for integrating spheres. The portfolio also includes complementary accessories for flicker, power, temperature, alignment, blue-light hazard, and calibration, all unified by the Light Inspector software platform.
Is Viso Systems a public or private company?
Viso Systems is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Viso Systems founded?
Viso Systems was founded in 2006. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Viso Systems based?
Viso Systems is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, in the Europe region.
How does Viso Systems make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Light Measurement Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are software Licenses and Subscriptions, calibration Services, accessories and Spare Parts and installation and Commissioning Services.
Who are Viso Systems's main competitors?
Konica Minolta Sensing is listed as a broad incumbent. Direct peers are Instrument Systems, Radiant Vision Systems, Labsphere, Everfine, Gigahertz-Optik, GL Optic, Admesy and UPRtek. Hamamatsu Photonics is listed as an others.
Does Viso Systems have an API?
Yes. The Viso Photometric API generates crisp, high-quality graphics on-demand based on IES/LDT files. CMS systems can send photometric files to Viso's API and receive customized graphics and PDF reports instantly. Standard version provides 200,000 graphic generations per year; Advanced version offers unlimited generations. API returns graphics as PNG, JPEG, or SVG files. Supports full PDF reports with custom branding including logos. Full privacy: None of your data are stored on Viso's servers. Developer documentation is at www.visosystems.com/viso-photometric-api.
What industry is Viso Systems in?
Viso Systems's product category is Photometric Measurement Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAIAMAF, Industrial Quality Inspection & Metrology (Machine Vision), with a secondary code of HDAHALAE, Optical & Light Sensors (Photodiodes/ALS/Color/UV). Its NAICS code is 334519 and its SIC code is 3823.