Noctis Technologies
Noctis Technologies is a Carson Industries subsidiary that designs, manufactures, and services night vision and thermal-fusion imaging systems for the U.S. military, allied governments, law enforcement, and civilian customers from its Alpharetta, GA facility.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersAlpharetta, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Noctis Technologies does
Noctis Technologies is a privately-held U.S. equipment manufacturer specializing in night vision and thermal imaging systems, operating as a subsidiary of Carson Industries from a 45,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company was established in 2014 to serve the U.S. Department of the Army and Defense Logistics Agency, and today supplies tactical night vision devices, components, and integrated logistics services to U.S. and allied government customers, as well as law enforcement and civilian enthusiasts through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel.
Noctis's product portfolio centers on traditional image intensification devices — the BNVD binocular, PVS-14 monocular, PVS-7 goggle, and AVS-6/9 ANVIS aviation kit — built around 18mm Gen 3 MX11769 image intensifier tubes with auto-gated power supplies, variable gain control, and 64-72 lp/mm resolution. The company has extended into fused thermal/visible systems with the Puma (IMX290 CMOS + LWIR 320x240 on a color AMOLED display, Arm Cortex A7 processor, 2X-16X digital zoom) and the FTAC-1 handheld multispectral viewer (>300m human detection range). Accessories include the patent-pending ALPHA Mount, the G24 breakaway mount, the MAX-14 J-Arm, and RHNO II dovetail/horn mounts, with optics assemblies supplied under the Carson Industries brand. Night vision tube pricing is tiered by Figure of Merit (FOM) specification, ranging from $3,500 for the image intensifier tube alone to $7,750 for an assembled BNVD at 2000+ FOM.
Revenue is generated through four streams: assembled device hardware sales to government and commercial customers, component and accessory sales (tubes, mounts, optics), assembly-kit sales for DIY builders ($810-$2,000, excluding tubes), and Integrated Logistics Services (ILS) maintenance, repair, parts supply, and training for Noctis-made and third-party systems. The go-to-market combines enterprise field sales into U.S. defense procurement and ITAR-controlled international channels with allied nations (Colombia, United Kingdom, Spain, Greece) alongside a DTC e-commerce storefront. The company employs 11-50 staff and cites over 95 years of combined night vision experience as a core differentiator.
Noctis Technologies firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Noctis Technologies
- Legal name
- Noctis Technologies
- Website
- https://noctistech.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Noctis Technologies is a Carson Industries subsidiary that designs, manufactures, and services night vision and thermal-fusion imaging systems for the U.S. military, allied governments, law enforcement, and civilian customers from its Alpharetta, GA facility.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Noctis Technologies industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Night Vision & Thermal Imaging Equipment
- NAICS
- Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Optical Goods Retailers (45613)
- SIC
- Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Sensors & Targeting Systems (IMABAGAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF), Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs) (HDAHAAAH)
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Where Noctis Technologies is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Alpharetta
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Noctis Technologies business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Night Vision Device Sales: Sale of complete night vision devices including BNVD, PVS-14, PVS-7, and AVS-6/9 systems to government and commercial customers. Revenue generated from one-time hardware sales with varying FOM (Figure of Merit) specifications.
- Component & Accessory Sales: Sale of individual components including image intensifier tubes ($3,500), helmet mounts (Alpha Mount $435, G24 $500, RHNO II $322-$355), optics ($195-$400), and J-arms ($225).
- Kit Sales: Sale of assembly kits for building custom night vision devices (BNVD Kit $2,000, PVS-14 Kit $810, PVS-7 Kit $850) excluding image intensifier tubes for customer customization.
- Integrated Logistics Services (ILS): Maintenance, repair, and support services for night vision systems including world-class repairs, critical components supply, and expert training for Noctis-made and third-party systems.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Night Vision Device Kits - Entry-level assembly kits for DIY builders |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Complete Night Vision Devices - Military-grade assembled systems |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Gen 3 Image Intensifier Tubes - Core night vision component |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Helmet Mounting Solutions - NVG retention systems |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Carson Industries Optics - Replacement lens assemblies |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Noctis Technologies product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Noctis Technologies manufactures and sells night vision and thermal imaging electro-optical devices, components, and accessories. Core offerings include binocular and monocular night vision goggles (BNVD, PVS-14, PVS-7, AVS-6/9), fused thermal/visible systems (Puma, FTAC-1), Gen 3 image intensifier tubes, helmet mounts, and integrated logistics support (ILS) services for military, law enforcement, and civilian customers.
Product overview
Noctis Technologies, a Carson Company established in 2014, offers a comprehensive portfolio of night vision and thermal imaging products serving U.S. Government, defense, law enforcement, and civilian markets. The product lineup centers on Night Vision Devices (BNVD binocular, PVS-14 monocular, PVS-7 goggle, and AVS-6/9 ANVIS kit) featuring 18mm Gen III image intensifier tubes, supplemented by Thermal products (Puma and FTAC-1 fused systems combining visible/low-light with LWIR thermal sensors). The company also provides ILS Maintenance & Services for support, plus essential accessories including helmet mounts (Alpha Mount, G24 Breakaway, RHNO II), J-arms (MAX-14), and Carson Industries Optics components. Products are manufactured in a 45,000 sq. ft. facility in Alpharetta, GA with over 95 years of combined experience.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- BNVD – Binocular Night Vision Device Dual-channel binocular night vision system with MX11769 style image intensifier tube compatibility, automatic highlight cutoff, dual-function IR illuminator, and dual eyepiece indicators. Usable handheld or helmet-mounted by military, law enforcement, and civilian users.
- PVS-14 Night Vision Monocular Versatile 18mm Gen III image intensifier monocular with manual gain control, automatic highlight cutoff, and built-in infrared illuminator. Can be handheld, helmet-mounted, head-mounted, or weapon-mounted.
- PVS-7 Night Vision Goggle Rugged goggle system with 18mm Gen II or Gen III image intensifier tubes, automatic highlight cutoff, infrared illuminator, and multiple mounting options.
- AVS-6/9 Night Vision ANVIS Kit Aviators Night Vision Imaging System designed for aviation operations with 18mm Gen II or Gen III I2 tubes, compatible with standard aviation flight helmets.
- Puma: Fused Night Vision Device Advanced fused night vision system combining low light visible (IMX290 CMOS) and thermal LWIR (320×240) sensors with color AMOLED display, offering 2X-16X digital zoom and 8-hour battery life via 2x 18650 batteries.
- FTAC-1 – Fused Thermal/Color NVIS Night Vision Viewer Handheld fusion night vision system integrating multispectral visible with LWIR thermal imaging on a color OLED display. Features 280×210 thermal sensor, GPS, Bluetooth, and over 300m human detection range.
- ILS Maintenance & Services Integrated Logistics Services providing maintenance, repairs, critical components supply, and expert training for night vision systems, serving the U.S. Army, Defense Logistics Agency, and global allied partners.
- MX11769 Gen 3 Image Intensifier Tube High-performance 18mm Gen 3 image intensifier tube with auto-gated power supply, variable gain control, 64-72 lp/mm resolution, and 12,000-hour lifespan. Available in white phosphor with FOM options from 1400 to 2000+.
- Alpha Mount Ultralight 80-gram dovetail night vision helmet mount with patent-pending ball detent mechanism, machined from 7075-T6 aluminum and 17-4 PH stainless steel in the USA.
- G24 Breakaway Mount Field-tested NVG retention mount featuring breakaway technology that disengages under stress to prevent neck injury. Available in black and tan colors.
- MAX-14 J-Arm Next-generation 1.0 oz all-metal J-arm for PVS-14 and BNVD, built from 7075-T6 aluminum with friction-based mechanism for rapid eye transition and precise interpupillary adjustment.
- RHNO II Helmet Mount USGI-standard articulating helmet mount with force-to-overcome mechanism and auto shut-off feature. Available in Dovetail (D) and Horn (H) interfaces.
- Carson Industries Optics Military-grade precision optical lens assemblies including objective lens, eyepiece lens, and complete optics sets for Noctis Technologies night vision devices.
Quantifiable outcome
- 12,000-hour average lifespan for MX11769 Gen 3 image intensifier tubes
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Companies that use Noctis Technologies
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Noctis Technologies technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Feature5 records
Noctis Technologies partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- United StatescorePrimary government customer relationship with the U.S. Department of the Army and Defense Logistics Agency for tactical night vision systems supply and ILS maintenance services.
- ColombiamajorInternational partnership for ILS maintenance services and night vision equipment distribution to Colombian armed forces.
- United KingdommajorInternational partnership for ILS maintenance services and night vision equipment distribution to UK military.
- SpainmajorInternational partnership for ILS maintenance services and night vision equipment distribution to Spanish armed forces.
- GreecemajorInternational partnership for ILS maintenance services and night vision equipment distribution to Greek military.
- Wilcox IndustriesminorReseller of Wilcox Industries helmet mounting solutions including G24 Breakaway Mount through Noctis e-commerce platform.
- Nocturn IndustriesminorReseller of Nocturn Industries Alpha Mount helmet solutions through Noctis e-commerce platform.
- Norotos Inc.minorReseller of Norotos RHNO II helmet mounts through Noctis e-commerce platform.
- Noise FightersminorReseller of Noise Fighters MAX-14 J-Arm mounting solutions through Noctis e-commerce platform.
- MX11769 Image Intensifier Tube ManufacturerscoreIntegration partnerships with manufacturers supplying Gen 3 MX11769 style image intensifier tubes (18mm format) used in Noctis night vision systems.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Noctis Technologies competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Teledyne FLIR Defense: Large thermal imaging and EO/IR product company serving U.S. DoD, law enforcement, and international defense markets with broad thermal device and fused goggle offerings adjacent to Noctis's Puma and FTAC-1 products.
- Thales (Optronics): Large European defense prime with a broad optronics portfolio (night vision, thermal imagers, vehicle optics) selling into NATO and allied militaries — overlapping with Noctis's international distribution motion in the UK, Spain, and Greece.
- Safran (Sagem): French defense prime producing aviator NVGs (AN/AVS-9 lineage through Sagem) and soldier EO/IR systems; competes internationally in many of the same allied procurement programs as Noctis.
Direct peers
- Hensoldt: European defense sensor specialist providing night vision, thermal imaging, and EO/IR targeting products to European armed forces and NATO; competes with Noctis in allied-nation programs and fused sensor development.
- ATN Corp: U.S.-based manufacturer of night vision and thermal/night vision fusion optics, including Smart HD optics lines, selling direct-to-consumer and to law enforcement — direct overlap with Noctis's civilian/hobbyist e-commerce channel.
- Photonis (Exosens): European manufacturer of Gen 2 and Gen 3 image intensifier tubes used in Noctis-style devices; competes both as a tube supplier and as a system integrator in EO/IR for defense and industrial markets.
- BAE Systems (Night Vision): Heritage ITT Night Vision subsidiary produces PVS-14, BNVD, and aviator NVGs plus Gen 3 image intensifier tubes; a primary legacy supplier in the U.S. Army night vision market and the most direct competitive overlap.
- Elbit Systems of America: Supplies night vision systems, fused thermal/night vision goggles (Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle), and EO/IR imagers into U.S. DoD and allied programs, directly competing in Noctis's core product categories and customer base.
- L3Harris Technologies (Warrior Sensor Systems): Major U.S. defense prime producing military-grade night vision devices (PVS-14, GPNVG-18, AN/AVS-9) and image-intensifier tubes under the Harris/L3 brands, directly competing for the same U.S. Army and DLA procurement dollars as Noctis.
Emerging players
- N-Vision Optics: Smaller U.S. tactical night vision and thermal system supplier focused on law enforcement, hunters, and civilian markets — emerging direct competitor in the consumer/LE channel where Noctis also sells DTC.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Noctis Technologies
What does Noctis Technologies do?
Noctis Technologies manufactures and sells night vision and thermal imaging electro-optical devices, components, and accessories. Core offerings include binocular and monocular night vision goggles (BNVD, PVS-14, PVS-7, AVS-6/9), fused thermal/visible systems (Puma, FTAC-1), Gen 3 image intensifier tubes, helmet mounts, and integrated logistics support (ILS) services for military, law enforcement, and civilian customers.
Is Noctis Technologies a public or private company?
Noctis Technologies is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Noctis Technologies founded?
Noctis Technologies was founded in 2014. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Noctis Technologies based?
Noctis Technologies is headquartered in Alpharetta, United States, in the North America region.
How does Noctis Technologies make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Night Vision Device Sales are the primary driver. The others are component & Accessory Sales, kit Sales and integrated Logistics Services (ILS).
Who are Noctis Technologies's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Teledyne FLIR Defense, Thales (Optronics) and Safran (Sagem). Direct peers are Hensoldt, ATN Corp, Photonis (Exosens), BAE Systems (Night Vision), Elbit Systems of America and L3Harris Technologies (Warrior Sensor Systems). N-Vision Optics is listed as an emerging player.
Does Noctis Technologies have an API?
No public API is recorded for Noctis Technologies.
What industry is Noctis Technologies in?
Noctis Technologies's product category is Night Vision & Thermal Imaging Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABAGAC, Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Sensors & Targeting Systems, with a secondary code of IMAGAJAF, Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors). Its NAICS code is 33451 and its SIC code is 3827.