What Rovi-Tech does

Rovi-Tech is a Belgian family-owned industrial vision systems provider founded in 1994 and headquartered in Presles, Belgium. The company designs and manufactures automated quality control and inspection systems centered on its proprietary ILB-25 software platform, which integrates 1D, 2D, and 3D camera technologies with proprietary vector-based image analysis and a neural correlator for advanced learning. Its product portfolio spans standardized inspection machines (QC MAX, QC PACK, QC SAM, QC PAL, QC CRATE, HiVi-SAFE, QC DATA) and bespoke vision cells deployed in food, pharmaceutical/cosmetics, aerospace, logistics, and textile manufacturing environments, with documented technical capabilities including 3-micron defect detection on bearing rollers, 420 rounds/minute cartridge inspection, and sub-30-minute aircraft wing slat inspections.

The company generates revenue through a mix of one-time hardware and system integration sales, custom integration projects, and recurring-adjacent professional services (audit, feasibility, engineering, installation, maintenance, training). It runs an enterprise field sales motion with dedicated project engineers assigned from feasibility through commissioning, and is a Certified HALCON Integration Partner of MVTEC, with co-developed machines alongside strategic partners Indusys Technologies and Desimone and distribution through ADMC. Rovi-Tech has grown organically for three decades without external funding, M&A activity, or disclosed financial figures; its operating footprint is concentrated in Belgium/Europe, and it markets via a multilingual website (EN/FR/NL) and industry-association participation (Agoria, SkyWin, GreenWin, EWA, CCIMH, UWEO).

Name

Rovi-Tech

Legal name

ROVI-TECH S.A.

Website

https://rovitech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rovi-Tech is a Belgian family-owned industrial machine vision systems provider, founded in 1994, that designs custom and standardized automated quality control and inspection solutions for manufacturers in food, pharmaceutical, aerospace, logistics, and textile sectors.

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), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Machine Vision & Industrial Imaging Systems (IMAHAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Vision & Quality Inspection (HDAAAEAG), Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK), Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL), Embedded & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (Industrial PCs, HMIs, Panel PCs) (IMAGAGAD)

Keywords

• Industrial machine vision
• Automated quality control
• Production line inspection
• Vision-based inspection systems
• Non-destructive testing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Presles

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Vision System Integration: Design, development, and integration of customized industrial vision systems for quality control and inspection. Revenue generated through project-based engagements that include feasibility studies, prototyping, system design, manufacturing, installation, and ongoing support.
2. Standard Machine Sales: Sale of standardized inspection machines (QC MAX, QC PACK, QC SAM, QC PAL, QC CRATE) adapted to customer requirements. Turnkey solutions with full lifecycle support.
3. Professional Services: Comprehensive services including audit, consulting, engineering, feasibility studies, design, solution modeling, prototyping, diagnostics, installation, configuration, maintenance, support, and training. Project management services throughout the customer engagement lifecycle.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Rovi-Tech designs, manufactures, and integrates automated industrial vision systems for quality control and inspection on production lines. Built around its proprietary ILB-25 platform with 1D/2D/3D cameras, vector-based image analysis, and a neural correlator, the company delivers both standardized inspection machines (QC MAX, QC PACK, QC SAM, QC PAL, QC CRATE, HiVi-SAFE, QC CASE) and fully custom vision cells for food, pharmaceutical, aerospace, logistics, textile and other industrial customers, supported by feasibility, integration, and maintenance services.

Product overview

Rovi-tecH is an industrial vision and quality control systems provider offering a modular portfolio centered on the ILB-25 core software platform. The platform integrates 1D/2D/3D camera technologies, proprietary vector-based image analysis, and neural correlator AI for advanced learning. The product suite includes automated inspection systems for diverse industries: QC DATA (data management), QC MAX (100% inspection), QC PACK (label/seal), QC SAM (sampling), QC PAL (pallets), QC CRATE (crates), and HiVi-SAFE (textiles). Specialized inspection systems cover aerospace (wing slats, bearing rollers, parts recognition), pharmaceutical (syringes, dropper bottles, safety clipping), logistics (glass bottle handling), and industrial applications (cartridges, automotive strikers, tungsten carbide, fiberglass, glass plates). Services include audit, feasibility studies, prototyping, integration, and maintenance across food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, aerospace, logistics, textile, and metalworking sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ILB25: Industrial PC-based vision platform with 1D, 2D, and 3D camera integration, neural correlator, and vector-based image analysis technology
• QC DATA
• QC PACK
• QC MAX
• QC SAM
• QC PAL
• QC CRATE
• HiVi-SAFE

Products and services

• ILB-25 Industrial Vision Platform Proprietary industrial PC-based platform for quality control through image and signal processing. Built on an industrial PC with digital camera connectivity (1D/2D/3D), proprietary vector-based image analysis, neural correlator for advanced learning, and an extensive vision tool library. Balances operational requirements, technological performance, and cost-efficiency.
• QC DATA Software for real-time quality monitoring and traceability. Records inspection data, provides graphical visualization, historical analysis, KPI tracking, and custom reporting. Enables remote access via mobile, tablet, or PC.
• QC MAX 100% Production Inspection System 100% production inspection system with automatic defect rejection. Real-time quality control with instant data/statistics display and defect detection (color, stains, centering, height, missing parts, decoration, bubbles, holes, cooking degree, breaks, cracks).
• QC PACK Label and Seal Inspection System Online inspection system for label and seal inspection. Detects label presence, position, identification, damage, expiration date issues, barcode readability, and seal defects including size, shape, wrinkles, and foreign objects.
• QC SAM Intelligent Sampling Quality Control Intelligent sampling-based quality control system. Performs precise quality checks on representative product samples rather than 100% inspection, with early detection of quality variations and customizable inspection parameters.
• QC PAL Automated Pallet Inspection System Real-time automated pallet inspection using 2D and 3D cameras. In-motion inspection without stopping pallets, 100% coverage (top, bottom, blocks), fully automated detection of potentially hazardous pallets.
• QC CRATE Crate Inspection and Sorting System Inspection and sorting system for beverage and logistics crates. Integrates 2D, 3D, or hyperspectral cameras for intelligent crate sorting, logo/shape/color recognition, damage detection, content inspection, and wash-cleanliness verification.
• HiVi-SAFE High-Visibility Clothing Inspection System High-visibility clothing inspection system. Performs color quality checks against reference standards and reflective strip analysis for surface condition and reflectivity after washing. For vests, trousers, and overalls.
• QC CASE Cartridge Inspection System Cartridge inspection system for hunting and sports ammunition (calibers 12, 16, 20) at 420 rounds/minute. Seven cameras provide dimensional measurements (length, base diameter, rim diameter, rim thickness) and visual inspection for scratches, stains, deformation, color inconsistencies, and primer defects.
• Glass Vial Depalletizing and Packing Vision System Automated depalletizing and packing vision system for glass vials. Robots with advanced vision determine position/orientation of vials on conveyors or in moving crates. Verifies pack conformity before vial placement. Processes up to 80 vials/minute.
• Safety Syringe Clipping Inspection Module Inspection module for verifying proper clipping of safety syringes directly in packaging machine. Compatible with various piston rod lengths.
• Dropper Bottle Quality Control System Inspection system for dropper bottles integrated on production line. Performs vial inspection (filling level, cap positioning) and dip tube inspection (presence, bent/broken detection).
• Syringe Inspection System Comprehensive syringe inspection covering discoloration/opacity detection, graduation conformity, needle alignment, particle/foreign body detection, piston seal integrity, protective cap inspection, needle base color/shape verification, and molding defect identification.
• Aircraft Wing Slat Inspection Robotic Cell Robotic cell for inspecting aircraft wing leading edges (slats) after painting. Detects bubbles, dust, scratches, paint deficiencies, stains. Inspects in 200x200mm zones, detects 1mm dust particles, completes inspection in under 30 minutes with 1,000 images analyzed.
• Bearing Roller Non-Destructive Testing System Non-destructive testing of bearing rollers at 6 seconds/piece. Eight cameras for surface condition (3-micron accuracy). Includes Eddy Current testing, dimensional inspection, and sorting by dimensional category. Also inspects assembled bearings for laser marking (OCR/OCV), rolling element presence, rivet quality, and ring conformity.
• Aerospace Parts Recognition System AI-powered automatic recognition system for 5,000 aeronautical part references after painting. Extracts geometric features (invariant moments, aspect ratio, color, surface, shape) and uses AI module to generate unique digital signature for part identification.
• Automotive Door Striker Inspection Machine Autonomous inspection machine for car door strikers with hopper/vibrating bowl feeding. Checks for dents, impacts, scratches, stains, bubbles, missing coatings, and includes metrological measurements.
• Tungsten Carbide Insert Inspection Machine Cutting insert inspection machine (partnership with Desimone). Checks for material deficiencies on all edges; both sides of each part inspected.
• Fiberglass Fraying Measurement System Fiberglass spool inspection with destructive testing (full unwinding). Detects fraying presence with defect size and location mapped at end of inspection cycle.
• Glass Plate Inspection Vision System Vision system for glass plates up to 6m x 4m. Checks length, width, diagonal measurements, and corner conformity (broken corners, beak irregularities).
• Industrial Vision Professional Services Comprehensive services including audit, consulting, engineering, feasibility studies, design, solution modeling, prototyping, diagnostics, installation, configuration, maintenance, support, and training, plus project management throughout the customer engagement lifecycle.

Quantifiable outcome

• Aircraft wing inspection completed in less than 30 minutes with 1,000 images analyzed
• +4 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Indusys TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic synergy partnership for industrial machine development. Indusys brings extensive expertise in production machines, tooling, and systems. Jointly developed cartridge inspection system (QC CASE) achieving 420 rounds per minute processing speed with 7 cameras. Active collaboration on specialized inspection solutions.
• DesimonecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner of industrial machines collaborating on custom inspection solutions. Partnership enables vision system integration into automated production cells including glass vial depalletizing/packing systems and tungsten carbide insert inspection machines.
• ADMCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor and integrator of marking and inspection solutions specifically for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries. Extends Rovi-Tech's market reach in regulated industries.
• MVTECcoreTechnology or IntegrationDeveloper of HALCON standard software for machine vision. Rovi-Tech holds Certified HALCON Partner status, enabling access to industry-leading vision software libraries and technical support for delivering advanced industrial vision solutions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Basler AG: European manufacturer of industrial cameras and computer vision components used in factory inspection applications. Closely aligned with Rovi-Tech's 1D/2D/3D camera-based inspection offering, though Basler is primarily a hardware/components supplier.
• Cognex Corporation: Global leader in machine vision systems, software, sensors, and industrial ID. Most directly comparable to Rovi-Tech as a provider of vision-based inspection and quality control solutions across factory automation.
• Vitronic: German-based machine vision specialist building industrial inspection and identification systems for automotive, logistics, and pharmaceutical customers. Directly comparable in scope, vertical mix, and solution approach to Rovi-Tech.

Broad incumbents

• Keyence Corporation: Diversified Japanese industrial sensor and vision provider with broad product portfolio. Comparable to Rovi-Tech in serving machine vision and quality inspection needs in factory automation, though at much larger scale and breadth.
• ISRA VISION (Atlas Copco): Provider of machine vision solutions for industrial inspection, surface inspection, and quality control; now part of Atlas Copco. Comparable to Rovi-Tech in vision-based surface and quality inspection across automotive, packaging, and other industries.
• SICK AG: European leader in industrial sensors, machine vision, and safety systems. Overlaps with Rovi-Tech in factory-floor vision-based inspection and quality control, with a much wider product portfolio and global footprint.
• Teledyne FLIR: Provider of thermal imaging, visible-light imaging, and machine vision cameras used in industrial inspection and quality control. Comparable in industrial vision hardware and systems, with broader defense and commercial imaging exposure.

Emerging players

• Adlink Technology: Provider of embedded computing platforms and industrial vision systems for machine vision, automation, and AI at the edge. Comparable to Rovi-Tech's ILB-25 industrial PC-based vision platform offering.
• Stemmer Imaging: European machine vision technology provider and integrator offering components, software, and custom solutions. Comparable to Rovi-Tech as a vision-focused European integrator, though larger and with broader technology distribution.

Others

• MVTec Software: Developer of HALCON and MERLIC machine vision software. Directly relevant as a technology partner of Rovi-Tech, supplying the vision software that underpins part of its solutions and serving the same industrial inspection market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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