Automation Technology

What Automation Technology does

Automation Technology GmbH (operating as AT Sensors) is a German private limited company founded in 1998 and headquartered in Bad Oldesloe, Germany, that designs and manufactures industrial 3D laser profile sensors, 3D cameras, and smart infrared (IR) thermal cameras for automation, quality inspection, and metrology applications. The company's hardware portfolio spans five 3D laser profile sensor series (C6, CS, MCS, ECS, XCS) differentiated by performance tier, plus two 3D camera lines (C6-CA, C7-CA) and the standalone IRSX smart IR camera, all controlled through its AT SolutionPackage software. Underlying technology includes proprietary WARP technology for high-speed 3D profiling, on-sensor data processing, configurable custom builds with four-week lead times, and IP67-rated industrial housings.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise sales, inside sales, and a self-serve online shop with a product finder tool, supplemented by a dedicated North American support line and multilingual website. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of 3D sensors, IR cameras, and accessories, with software bundled as one-time licenses via the AT SolutionPackage. End markets include automotive, electronics and semiconductors, food and beverage, metals and mining, transportation infrastructure, and wood/lumber, with applications spanning robot guidance, surface inspection, metrology, brake disc inspection, battery inspection, BGA inspection, early fire detection, and non-destructive testing. Strategic partnerships with LASS Technology (robot integration) and EVT Eye Vision Technology (vision processing) extend AT's reach into turnkey robot-based inline inspection solutions. The company is privately held with 101-250 employees, no disclosed external funding, and no public revenue figures.

Name

Automation Technology

Legal name

Automation Technology GmbH

Website

https://automationtechnology.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Automation Technology GmbH (AT Sensors) is a German manufacturer founded in 1998 that designs 3D laser profile sensors, 3D cameras, and smart infrared cameras for industrial automation, quality inspection, and metrology across automotive, electronics, food and beverage, metals, transportation, and wood industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machine Vision Sensors

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Machine Vision & Industrial Imaging Systems (IMAHAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination) (IMAGAFAB), Industrial Sensors & Safety Automation (Sensors, Light Curtains, Safety PLCs) (IMAHAHAF), Metrology Automation & Robotics (Automated Cells, In-Line Gauging) (IMAAAHAH)

Keywords

• 3D laser profile sensors
• Infrared thermal cameras
• Industrial machine vision
• Automated quality inspection
• Laser triangulation sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Oldesloe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 3D Sensor Hardware Sales: Sale of 3D laser profile sensors and 3D cameras including C6, CS, MCS, ECS, XCS, and C7-CA series. These are industrial-grade sensors sold as standalone hardware products with various performance specifications.
2. IR Thermal Camera Hardware Sales: Sale of IRSX Series infrared thermal cameras and associated accessories including cables, panels, blackbody calibrators, and protective housings.
3. 3D Software (AT SolutionPackage): Software licensing for 3D sensor operation and data processing, bundled with hardware purchases as AT SolutionPackage
4. IRSX Software: Software for IRSX infrared camera operation and thermal data analysis, bundled with IRSX camera purchases as AT SolutionPackage
5. Accessories and Components: Sale of 3D accessories including cables and panels, IRSX accessories including cables, panels, blackbody and protective case

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Automation Technology GmbH (AT Sensors) designs, manufactures, and sells industrial 3D laser profile sensors, 3D cameras, and smart infrared thermal cameras used for robot guidance, metrology, surface inspection, and inline quality control. The portfolio spans five 3D sensor series (C6, CS, ECS, XCS, MCS), two 3D camera series (C6-CA, C7-CA), and the IRSX smart IR camera line, complemented by AT SolutionPackage software and accessories.

Product overview

Automation Technology (AT Sensors) offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial 3D imaging and thermal imaging products. The core offering consists of five series of 3D laser profile sensors (C6, ECS, CS, XCS, MCS) ranging from economical to high-precision models, complemented by two 3D camera series (C6-CA and C7-CA) with different interface speeds. The product line also includes the IRSX smart infrared camera series with standalone operation. Software is delivered through the AT SolutionPackage platform. Products are modular and configurable, supporting applications across robot guidance, metrology, surface inspection, and thermal monitoring in industries including automotive, electronics, food & beverage, transportation, and metals & mining. The portfolio emphasizes ultra-fast 3D profiling, configurable customization, and smart standalone IR technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AT SolutionPackage: Integrated software solution for 3D sensors and IRSX infrared cameras
• IRSX

Quantifiable outcome

• 5x more data throughput with C7-CA Series (5 Gbps vs 1-GigE)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LASS TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with LASS Technology for robot-based 3D inline inspection. AT Sensors provides the 3D sensor technology while LASS Technology provides the robot integration expertise for fully automated inline inspection of industrial components.
• EVT Eye Vision TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with EVT Eye Vision Technology as part of the automated inline inspection solution. EVT provides vision processing technology that works with AT Sensors' 3D cameras for robot-assisted, operator-independent quality inspection integrated directly into production lines.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stemmer Imaging: European machine vision technology provider distributing and integrating 3D sensors and cameras. Overlaps with AT in serving industrial automation customers with 3D inspection solutions across Europe.
• Micro-Epsilon Messtechnik: German-headquartered manufacturer of precision sensors including laser triangulation, 3D laser profile sensors, and IR cameras for industrial measurement. Highly comparable product portfolio, customer base, and German Mittelstand profile.
• Wenglor Sensoric: German manufacturer of smart sensors, 2D/3D cameras, and machine vision products for industrial automation. Directly competes with AT in laser profile sensors and 3D inspection across similar European industrial verticals.
• Basler AG: German-headquartered manufacturer of industrial cameras including 3D cameras and vision components for factory automation. Comparable in size and product overlap with AT's 3D camera series, particularly C6-CA and C7-CA.
• IDS Imaging Development Systems: German industrial camera manufacturer offering 3D cameras and machine vision systems. Comparable German Mittelstand profile, customer base in factory automation, and product overlap in 3D imaging.

Broad incumbents

• Cognex Corporation: Leading US-based machine vision and industrial barcode reading company. Competes with AT in 3D inspection, robot guidance, and surface inspection, with a much larger global sales footprint and broader software stack.
• SICK AG: Global German-headquartered manufacturer of industrial sensors including 2D/3D machine vision and laser triangulation sensors. Direct overlap with AT's 3D laser profile sensor portfolio across factory automation, automotive, and logistics customers.
• Teledyne Technologies (FLIR): Large thermal imaging and machine vision conglomerate. Directly comparable to AT's IRSX smart IR camera in industrial thermography and condition monitoring applications.
• Keyence Corporation: Japanese industrial sensor and measurement giant offering laser profile sensors, 3D scanners, and machine vision systems. Closest direct competitor to AT in performance-tier 3D laser profiling for factory automation.

Emerging players

• Photoneo (Now part of Zebra Technologies): Specialized 3D vision and AI-based inspection company focused on robot guidance and industrial 3D scanning. Competes with AT in high-speed 3D profiling for bin picking and inline inspection, though at a different technology approach (structured light vs laser triangulation).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/at-automation-technology

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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