Imago

What Imago does

Imago S.r.l. is an Italian industrial machine vision company, headquartered in Ponte Baitello (Brescia), that designs and manufactures custom quality-control vision systems for production lines in die-casting, wire and bar drawing, thermoforming and packaging, and biomedical manufacturing. The company's proprietary product portfolio includes Mhira3D (a combined 3D integrity and thermographic inspection system for die-cast pieces at robot extraction), Anglerfish (3D steering-housing defect detection via triangulation), Magpie (porosity and machining-defect control), Eagle (drawing-die inspection), a Bar Straightness system rated at 3,600 bars/hour, packaging/OCR/OCV modules, and DragonFly™ contactless thermal screening. Underlying these products is a hybrid technology stack pairing traditional machine-vision algorithms with deep-learning and anomaly detection, supported by a robotic feasibility-study cell equipped with anthropomorphic robots, linear and 360° inspection axes, and laser triangulators. Technical specifications cited include inspection speeds up to 30 pieces/second, 0.01 mm/pixel resolution, 360° surface scanning, and Industry 4.0-compliant data collection.

Imago monetizes through project-based, tailor-made engagements beginning with a feasibility study (initially free), followed by custom design, build, and commissioning of vision hardware and software sold as integrated production-line systems or stand-alone inspection machines. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales to manufacturers with OEM and channel partnerships (Colimatic, Idra, Tiesse Robot, Autotex, AMCO, Leonardo S.r.l.) that embed Imago vision modules into their own machines and resell them globally. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by complexity, with systems ranging from in-line embedded units to complete off-line machines billed under multi-year contracts.

The company is subject to the direction and coordination of Copan Italia S.p.A., a leading biomedical-automation group, which both holds a stake and serves as a flagship customer. Imago has systems installed across Italy, the USA, Brazil, India, the Czech Republic, Japan, Canada, and Switzerland, with named enterprise users including Whirlpool, Teksid Aluminum, Gimab, Cavagna Pressofusioni, ZML Industries, Idra, and Leonardo. Operational scale remains modest (11-50 employees, 40,000 EUR paid-in capital), growth has been entirely organic, and there are no disclosed venture or private-equity funding rounds.

Name

Imago

Legal name

Imago S.r.l.

Website

https://imagovision.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Imago is an Italian industrial machine vision company that designs custom quality control systems combining traditional computer vision with AI/deep learning for die-casting, biomedical, packaging, and wire-drawing production lines, operating under Copan Italia S.p.A.'s strategic direction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machine Vision Systems

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Machine Vision & Industrial Imaging Systems (IMAHAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Quality Inspection & Metrology (Machine Vision) (IMAIAMAF), Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination) (IMAGAFAB), Machine Vision & Inspection Lighting (Ring lights, bar lights, backlights, strobed illumination) (IMAGAIAG)

Keywords

• Machine vision systems
• Industrial quality control
• 3D inspection systems
• AI vision inspection
• Production line automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Castegnato

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Machine Vision Systems (Hardware + Software): Imago designs and manufactures custom industrial vision systems sold as turn-key solutions integrated onto production lines. Revenue is generated through the sale of vision systems comprising cameras, optics, illumination, and proprietary software. Pricing varies by application complexity, inspection speed, and customization level.
2. Off-Line Inspection Machines: Stand-alone inspection machines developed in collaboration with automation partners, sold as complete units for off-line quality control sampling or full production inspection.
3. R&D and Feasibility Studies: Imago offers preliminary feasibility studies (free initial assessment) followed by custom project development, potentially including prototyping. Revenue derives from engineering services and bespoke application development.
4. DragonFly™ (Thermal Camera System): Stand-alone contactless body temperature measurement systems sold primarily to hospitals and sensitive facilities. Revenue from hardware and bundled software.
5. AIM-TRACE AI-Powered Counting System: AI-powered automatic counting system developed jointly with AMCO, combining Imago's vision AI with AMCO's mechanical automation for precision counting applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Imago designs, develops, and manufactures industrial machine vision systems used for automated quality control and process monitoring on production lines. The company combines proprietary 2D/3D cameras, optics, illumination, and AI/deep-learning software to deliver turn-key inspection solutions across sectors including die-casting, packaging (food and biomedical), wire drawing, thermoforming, and metalworking.

Product overview

Imago develops industrial machine vision systems for quality control and production tracking across multiple sectors: die-casting (Mhira3D, Anglerfish, Magpie), wire drawing (Eagle, Bar Straightness), thermoforming and packaging (food industry, biomedical sector, packaging inspection), and biomedical manufacturing. The product line includes specialized 3D vision systems (Mhira3D, Anglerfish), surface defect detection (Magpie), code reading and verification systems (Packaging), medical device inspection, and standalone control machines (rotor inspection, valve caps, electrical terminals, ovens, steel bearings). DragonFly™ provides contactless temperature measurement, and AIM-TRACE offers AI-powered automatic counting. Imago's approach combines pure AI with traditional machine vision in hybrid algorithms. The portfolio also includes feasibility studies, R&D, calibration services, and remote support capabilities, all compliant with Industry 4.0 requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mhira3D: 3D vision system for die casting sector - analyzes integrity and completeness of die-cast pieces at extraction, with simultaneous thermal analysis
• Anglerfish
• Magpie
• Eagle
• DragonFly
• AIM-TRACE

Products and services

• Mhira3D
• Anglerfish
• Magpie
• Eagle
• Bar Straightness System
• Thermoforming Vision Systems (Food Industry)
• Thermoforming Vision Systems (Biomedical)
• Packaging Vision Systems
• Petri Dish Monitoring System
• DragonFly
• AIM-TRACE
• Custom Vision Systems
• Rotor Inspection Machine
• Valve Cover Inspection Machine
• Electrical Terminal Inspection Machine
• Oven Inspection Machine
• Steel Bearing Inspection Machine

Quantifiable outcome

• Inspection speed up to 30 pieces per second
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature14 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship / core and minor.

• AMCO di Cometti & C. snccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026AMCO di Cometti & C. snc is a leader in mechanical automation. Together with Imago, it developed AIM-TRACE, an AI-powered automatic counting machine. The partnership was showcased at Fornitore Offresi 2026 trade fair. The collaboration combines AMCO's mechanical automation expertise with Imago's vision AI capabilities.
• AutotexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2022Autotex specializes in textile automation. The partnership with Imago fuses automation with vision systems to deliver customized quality control systems that optimize every phase of production.
• Leonardo S.r.l. (Automation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021Leonardo S.r.l. is a leader in industrial automation. The partnership has produced two innovative inspection machines developed collaboratively. Leonardo provides automation engineering capabilities while Imago supplies the vision system technology.
• Tiesse Robot S.p.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2021Tiesse Robot S.p.A. is a robotics and automation company. Imago co-exhibited at MECSPE 2021 inside Tiesse Robot's stand, showcasing the Magpie inspection system for die-cast components.
• EZ Lab Blockchain SolutionscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2020EZ Lab Blockchain Solutions (Padua-based) was chosen by Imago to implement blockchain technology for data certification and traceability in the die-casting sector. The partnership enables transparent, tamper-proof archival of inspection data in a digital ledger for anti-counterfeiting and cost reduction in certifications.
• Colimatic (Coli Group SPA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2020Colimatic is a Brescia-based manufacturer of thermoforming machines known worldwide. Imago's vision systems are installed on Colimatic's machines and deployed globally (Canada, India, Japan, USA) for quality control in food, biomedical, and general packaging applications.
• Copan Groupflagship / coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2020Imago and Copan have a long-standing strategic partnership, with Copan also holding a financial stake in Imago (Copan exercises direction and coordination over Imago S.r.l.). Copan is a world leader in biomedical sample collection and laboratory automation. Imago supplies vision systems for Copan's microbiology automation lines, including Petri dish monitoring and bacterial colony analysis. The partnership has also led to joint innovation in AI applications, blockchain certification, and the DragonFly temperature screening system developed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• IdracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020Idra partnered with Imago to install Mhira3D on die-casting machines. The compact design of Mhira3D allows easy integration into Idra's equipment.
• Metalpres DonatiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMetalpres Donati is listed as an Imago partner in the company's partner directory. Nature of collaboration relates to die-casting automation and vision integration.
• VetimecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVetimec is listed as an Imago partner. Collaboration involves industrial automation and vision system integration.
• FomaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFoma is listed as an Imago partner company in the partner directory.
• OMR AutomotiveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOMR Automotive is a partner of Imago, collaborating on automotive quality control applications.
• Teksid Aluminum S.r.l.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTeksid Aluminum is a partner of Imago, utilizing vision systems in aluminum die-casting foundry operations.
• ZML IndustriesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZML Industries has deployed Anglerfish 3D vision systems for steering housing defect detection as part of the Imago partnership.
• Cavagna PressofusioniminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCavagna Pressofusioni utilizes Imago's surface defect detection machine for 24/7 operation on die-cast components.
• GimabminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGimab has installed Imago's dimensional control machine for steel bearings, achieving 4,400 pieces/hour throughput.
• ColosiominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorColosio is listed as an Imago partner company in the partner directory.
• WhirlpoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWhirlpool has utilized Imago's Lamco machine for multi-dimensional and flatness control of large products, developed in collaboration with Imago.
• CembreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCembre is listed as an Imago partner company in the partner directory.
• Ferriera ValsabbiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFerriera Valsabbia is listed as an Imago partner company.
• Duferdofin NucorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDuferdofin Nucor is listed as an Imago partner company.
• HaemotronicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHaemotronic (Advanced Medical Technologies) is an Imago partner in the biomedical sector.
• Pressofusioni Sebine SpaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPressofusioni Sebine is listed as an Imago partner for die-casting applications.
• Trafilerie Carlo GnuttiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrafilerie Carlo Gnutti is an Imago partner for wire/drawing sector applications.
• Nuova FramarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNuova Framar (zinc die-casting) is listed as an Imago partner.
• Regione Lombardia (ASST Spedali Civili, ASST Franciacorta, ASST Bergamo Ovest)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional healthcare institutions (ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, ASST Franciacorta, ASST Bergamo Ovest, Ospedale di Circolo - Fondazione Macchi, Ospedale di Montichiari, Azienda Ospedaliera Treviglio) are listed as Imago partners, primarily for DragonFly thermal screening deployments.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ISRA VISION (Atlas Copco): ISRA VISION, now part of Atlas Copco, specializes in industrial machine vision for surface inspection, robot guidance, and quality control — overlapping directly with Imago's Mhira3D and Anglerfish surface/3D inspection systems, especially in automotive and metalcasting.
• Keyence Corporation: Keyence is a major direct competitor in industrial sensors, machine vision systems, and automated inspection, serving automotive, electronics, and packaging manufacturers globally with a high-mix catalog of vision and measurement products.
• Cognex Corporation: Cognex is the global leader in machine vision systems for industrial automation, offering cameras, vision software, and application-specific solutions across factory quality inspection. It is the most direct competitor to Imago's vision portfolio, with a much larger scale and standardized product catalog.
• SICK AG: SICK is a leading German manufacturer of industrial sensors and machine vision systems for factory automation, quality control, and process monitoring — directly comparable to Imago's vision offering in automotive, packaging, and metalworking verticals.
• Stemmer Imaging AG: Stemmer Imaging is a European machine vision technology provider that distributes cameras, software, and integrated vision systems, comparable to Imago's role as a vision systems integrator in the DACH and broader European industrial market.
• Datalogic S.p.A. Datalogic is an Italian industrial automation company specializing in barcode reading, machine vision, and sensors for manufacturing, logistics, and packaging — directly comparable to Imago's packaging vision, code reading, and thermoforming inspection systems.

Emerging players

• Basler AG: Basler is a leading manufacturer of industrial cameras and embedded vision components used in factory automation. It competes with Imago at the hardware/camera layer for OEMs and system integrators building quality inspection lines.
• MVTec Software GmbH: MVTec provides HALCON and MERLIC machine vision software used by system integrators and OEMs to build industrial inspection applications. It is a complementary/competing technology layer to Imago's proprietary vision algorithms, particularly in deep-learning-based defect detection.

Broad incumbents

• National Instruments (NI): NI provides automated test, measurement, and industrial imaging systems used in production-line quality control. It is a broader incumbent offering overlapping capabilities to Imago's vision-based measurement and inspection machines.
• Teledyne Technologies (including FLIR): Teledyne, via FLIR Systems, supplies the thermal camera used in Imago's DragonFly™ system and is a broad incumbent in imaging, sensing, and instrumentation — comparable at the underlying technology layer of Imago's multispectral and thermographic inspection products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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