What Teledyne Judson Technologies does

Teledyne Judson Technologies, founded in 1969 and headquartered in Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania, designs and manufactures high-performance infrared detectors, sensors, and cameras covering the electromagnetic spectrum from visible through very long wavelength infrared (VLWIR). Core technology platforms include Indium Antimonide (InSb), Indium Gallium Arsenide (InGaAs), Indium Arsenide (InAs), Mercury Cadmium Telluride (MCT/HgCdTe), and Type-II Superlattice (T2SL) sensors, delivered in multiple cooling configurations (cryocooled, LN2 cooled, thermoelectrically cooled, and room temperature). Differentiated capabilities include proprietary VisGaAs sensor technology spanning 300-1700 nm and MCT technology with sub-one-electron read noise; the company advertises a 'Pixel to PC' strategy that integrates wafer substrate, optics, electronics, and camera-level software. InSb cryocooled units are specified at MTBF > 25,000 hours, and the company's sensors have achieved NASA flight qualification through use on the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover.

The company operates an enterprise field sales motion targeting OEMs and researchers, leveraging the Teledyne Vision Solutions distribution platform, a quote-based Request Info sales process, and a presence at major industry trade shows including SPIE Photonics West and SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of standard infrared detector products and custom/OEM system integration services; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Customers span medical and life sciences (biomedical imaging, diagnostics, ophthalmology), defense and aerospace (surveillance, night vision, thermal imaging), IR spectroscopy and chemical analysis, industrial automation and machine vision (semiconductor, battery, rail inspection), and commercial space.

Teledyne Judson Technologies is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies (NYSE: TDY) and operates as part of the Teledyne Vision Solutions strategic business unit, providing access to parent-company capital, R&D, and global distribution infrastructure. All products are manufactured in the United States. The company is privately held at the subsidiary level, with no venture capital, private equity, or founder ownership stakes disclosed.

Name

Teledyne Judson Technologies

Legal name

Teledyne Judson Technologies

Website

https://teledynejudson.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Teledyne Judson Technologies designs and manufactures high-performance infrared detectors and cameras (InSb, InGaAs, InAs, MCT, T2SL) for OEMs and researchers in medical, defense, spectroscopy, industrial automation, and commercial space markets. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies (NYSE: TDY).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Infrared Detectors

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Photodiodes & Discrete Photodetectors (HDAHAHAL)

Keywords

• Infrared detectors
• Photodiodes sensors
• SWIR imaging
• Thermal imaging sensors
• Infrared cameras

Headquarters

HQ city

Montgomeryville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Infrared Detector Hardware Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling high-performance infrared photodiodes, sensors, and cameras covering multiple wavelength ranges (InGaAs, InSb, InAs, MCT, T2SL). Products are sold as standard imaging products and customized solutions for demanding applications.
2. Custom/OEM System Integration: Revenue generated from custom system-level integration services including optics, electronics, and camera systems. The company provides solutions ranging from standard products to fully integrated custom configurations for specialized OEM applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Teledyne Judson Technologies designs and manufactures high-performance infrared detectors, photodiodes, sensors, and camera systems covering the electromagnetic spectrum from visible to very long wavelength infrared (VLWIR). The portfolio includes InSb, InGaAs, InAs, MCT (HgCdTe), and Type-II Superlattice sensor platforms in various cooling configurations, along with Integrated Dewar Cooler Assemblies and the SCION family of VIS-SWIR cameras, serving OEM and scientific research customers across biomedical, defense, spectroscopy, industrial, and space applications.

Product overview

Teledyne Judson Technologies is a global leader in high-performance infrared detectors, offering a comprehensive portfolio of photodiodes, sensors, cameras, and integrated systems covering the electromagnetic spectrum from visible to very long wavelength infrared. The product portfolio includes InSb (Indium Antimonide) cryocooled and LN2 cooled detectors, InGaAs (Indium Gallium Arsenide) detectors in TE-cooled, room temperature, single channel, linear array, and quad array configurations, InAs (Indium Arsenide) detectors, PC MCT and PV MCT (Mercury Cadmium Telluride) detectors in various cooling configurations (TE-cooled, LN2 cooled, cryocooled), and T2SL (Type-II Superlattice) detectors. The company also offers the SCION Family of VIS-SWIR cameras combining VisGaAs and MCT sensor technologies. Products support applications including biomedical imaging, chemical analysis, IR spectroscopy, surveillance, defense, rail inspection, environmental monitoring, commercial space, fusion research, battery inspection, and the Mars 2020 NASA mission. All products are proudly made in the USA with a comprehensive 'Pixel to PC' strategy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• InSb Cryocooled Detector Indium Antimonide (InSb) cryocooled infrared detector offering MTBF greater than 25,000 hours for demanding thermal imaging applications in defense, aerospace, and scientific markets.
• InSb LN2 Cooled Detector Liquid nitrogen cooled InSb detector capable of detecting wavelengths up to 5.5 µm for scientific and defense applications.
• InGaAs TE Cooled Detector Thermoelectrically cooled Indium Gallium Arsenide detector operating in the 1.7 µm to 2.6 µm short-wave infrared range.
• InGaAs Linear Arrays Linear array format InGaAs detectors for spectroscopy and line-scan imaging applications.
• InGaAs Single Channel Detector Single element InGaAs photodetector for precision measurement and sensing applications.
• InGaAs Room Temperature Detector Uncooled InGaAs detector operating at room temperature for applications requiring simplicity and portability.
• InGaAs Quad Arrays Four-element InGaAs detector array for multi-channel sensing and imaging applications.
• InAs TE Cooled Detector Thermoelectrically cooled Indium Arsenide detector capable of detecting wavelengths up to 3.8 µm.
• InAs Room Temperature Detector Uncooled InAs detector for ambient temperature operation in industrial sensing applications.
• PC MCT TE Cooled Detector Photoconductive Mercury Cadmium Telluride (MCT) thermoelectrically cooled detector operating in the 4.0–11 µm mid-wave infrared range.
• PC MCT LN2 Cooled Detector Liquid nitrogen cooled photoconductive MCT detector reaching wavelengths up to 22 µm for very long-wave infrared applications.
• PC MCT Cryocooled Detector Mechanically cooled photoconductive MCT detector for high-performance thermal imaging requiring cryogenic temperatures.
• PV MCT LN2 Cooled Detector Liquid nitrogen cooled photovoltaic MCT detector operating up to 12 µm wavelength.
• PV MCT TE Cooled Detector Thermoelectrically cooled photovoltaic MCT detector operating in the 2.8–5.0 µm mid-wave infrared range.
• T2SL Room Temperature Detector Type-II Superlattice detector operating at room temperature up to 5.4 µm wavelength.
• T2SL TE Cooled Detector Thermoelectrically cooled Type-II Superlattice detector for enhanced performance in the mid-wave infrared.
• SCION Family of VIS-SWIR Cameras VIS-SWIR cameras for hyperspectral imaging, biosciences, space and defense, and semiconductor markets, combining proprietary VisGaAs and MCT sensor technologies with sub-one-electron read noise performance.
• Integrated Dewar Cooler Assemblies (IDCA) Proprietary integrated cooling systems for infrared detectors enabling cryocooled operation with high reliability for demanding long-life applications.
• Custom/OEM System Integration Custom system-level integration services combining optics, electronics, and camera systems, delivering solutions ranging from standard products to fully integrated custom configurations for specialized OEM applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• InSb Cryocooled MTBF > 25,000 hours

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VIGO Photonics: Poland-based manufacturer of IR detectors (InGaAs, InAs, MCT, T2SL) and integrated modules for gas sensing, spectroscopy, and defense. Explicitly named alongside Teledyne Judson as a leading InGaAs detector market participant.
• Hamamatsu Photonics: Largest dedicated photonics manufacturer globally, with a comprehensive infrared detector portfolio including InGaAs, InAs, MCT, and T2SL devices spanning VIS to LWIR. Most directly comparable competitor to Teledyne Judson across both scientific and industrial customer segments.
• EPIGAP OSA Photonics: German manufacturer of custom IR detectors and LEDs, with InGaAs and MCT product lines serving spectroscopy, medical, and industrial markets. Explicitly named in the source data as a leading InGaAs detector competitor.
• Excelitas Technologies (Sofradir/Onera): Through its acquisition of Sofradir and integration of Onera, Excelitas offers MCT and T2SL infrared detectors, integrated Dewar cooler assemblies, and cooled IR camera cores that directly overlap Teledyne Judson's cooled detector and integrated assembly products.
• Lynred: Specialist infrared detector manufacturer (formerly Sofradir's detector division) supplying MCT, InSb, and T2SL focal plane arrays and dewars for defense, space, and industrial applications. Head-to-head competitor in cooled MWIR/LWIR detectors.

Broad incumbents

• Teledyne FLIR: Sister business unit under Teledyne Technologies; offers broad thermal imaging cameras, cooled and uncooled IR cores, and OEM modules. Overlaps with Teledyne Judson in IR imaging but competes more in system-level thermal cameras than discrete photodiodes.
• BAE Systems Imaging Solutions: Defense prime with in-house focal plane array and sensor electronics manufacturing, supplying cooled and uncooled IR detectors for military platforms. Comparable through IR detector supply to defense programs; much larger scale.
• Leonardo DRS: Large U.S. defense contractor offering infrared detectors and camera modules for military and homeland security applications. Comparable in defense vertical but with much broader system integration scope and larger program footprint.

Emerging players

• Photon etc. Canadian developer of scientific infrared cameras and hyperspectral imaging systems using InGaAs and MCT sensors. Comparable in scientific and spectroscopy markets but a smaller, more focused player; could be a potential partner or acquisition target for Teledyne Judson.
• New Imaging Technologies (NIT): France-based specialist in wide-dynamic-range InGaAs and CMOS-based imaging detectors for surveillance, automotive, and scientific use. Smaller and more focused than Teledyne Judson but competes in adjacent SWIR detector niches.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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