What STIMARE does

STIMARE is a privately held Irish-headquartered manufacturer and distributor of thermal ticket printers and barcode scanning hardware, founded in 2008 and operating across three regional offices in Dublin (global HQ), Poole/London (EMEA), and Denver (North America). The company sells a multi-line portfolio that includes the STIMA family of desktop thermal ticket printers (CLS, CMP, SML, OEM variants), Linea Pro and Infinea Tab sleds that convert Apple iPhones, iPods, and iPads into enterprise-grade 1D/2D barcode scanners with optional RFID/NFC and PCI-compliant encrypted MSR, IPC DPP-series mobile thermal printers, and thermal ticket and wristband stock including RFID-enabled media. Underlying technology combines thermal printing at speeds up to 250mm/sec, HF/UHF RFID read/write encoding, IP66-rated ruggedization, and integrated Ethernet web servers for remote diagnostics, with proprietary differentiators such as an internal barcode scanner in the Stima CLS for ticket stock tracking and counterfeit prevention.

The business model is hardware-only B2B with quote-based enterprise pricing, no recurring subscription component, and no publicly disclosed revenue or pricing. Go-to-market combines direct field sales from regional offices, dedicated product e-commerce storefronts (lineapro.store, saveoscan.com, autoidstore.com), a global reseller/distributor network, and a reciprocal partnership with Infinite Peripherals that extends sale, support and repair coverage to six continents. Manufacturing is outsourced to Custom SpA under a strategic partnership, while Infinite Peripherals co-develops the Linea Pro and Infinea Tab sled lines. Customer base spans event ticketing, transport (airports, rail, metro), kiosk/OEM, retail, and increasingly healthcare, with named enterprise customers including Cubic, Inspired Gaming Group, Agile Ticketing Solutions, EventOvation, Tickets.ie, PatronBase, Logical Retail, and IntelliTICKETS — predominantly reached through ticketing software integrators rather than direct end-venue relationships.

STIMARE self-positions as the "world's only one-stop shop" for ticketing, POS, RFID, OEM and kiosk hardware. The company is small (11-50 employees) and uncapitalized via public markets or disclosed institutional funding, with growth relying on product refreshes, channel-driven geographic expansion, and consumables (thermal stock, RFID media) attached to installed hardware.

Name

STIMARE

Legal name

Stimare

Website

https://stimare.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

STIMARE is a privately held Irish-headquartered manufacturer and distributor of thermal ticket printers and Apple-device barcode scanner sleds, serving event ticketing, transport, kiosk, retail and healthcare customers globally through direct offices, resellers and a partnership with Infinite Peripherals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Thermal Ticketing and POS Hardware

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Receipt, Label & Card Printers (Thermal/Impact) (HDACAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mobile POS (mPOS) Devices & Handheld Terminals (HDACAKAB), Primary Ticketing Platforms & Box Office Systems (MPAGAJAA), Mobile Ticketing & Digital Pass Apps (THAIAMAB)

Keywords

• Thermal ticket printers
• Barcode scanner sleds
• Point of sale hardware
• Mobile thermal printers
• RFID ticketing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Thermal Ticket Printers: Sale of desktop thermal ticket printers (Stima CLS, CMP, SML, OEM) for event ticketing, transport, parking, and kiosk applications. Revenue generated from one-time hardware purchases with optional accessories and consumables.
2. Hardware Sales - Barcode Scanners: Sale of Linea Pro and Infinea Tab scanner sleds that convert Apple and Android devices into industrial barcode scanners. Includes various models with different features (1D/2D scanning, RFID, Bluetooth, encrypted MSR).
3. Mobile Printers: Sale of IPC DPP series mobile thermal printers for mobile POS, receipt printing, and label applications.
4. Thermal Ticket and Wristband Stock: Sale of thermal ticket paper rolls, fanfold tickets, and thermal wristbands including RFID-enabled stock for compatible Stimare printers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

STIMARE manufactures and distributes thermal ticket printers (Stima CLS, CMP, SML, SML-PL, OEM), iPhone/iPod/iPad barcode scanner sleds (Linea Pro and Infinea Tab ranges) that convert Apple devices into industrial-grade POS/scanning terminals, mobile thermal printers (IPC DPP series), and thermal ticket/wristband stock with RFID-enabled options. The portfolio serves event ticketing, transport, retail, healthcare, hospitality, and OEM/kiosk integrators across six continents, complemented by RFID ticketing solutions and secure mobile payment options.

Product overview

STIMARE is a comprehensive hardware provider offering multiple product lines: Linea Pro scanners (iPhone/iPod barcode sleds with 1D/2D scanning, MSR, RFID, Bluetooth), Infinea Tab scanners (iPad POS/kiosk attachments), and STIMA desktop thermal ticket printers (CLS, CMP, SML, OEM for kiosks), plus IPC mobile thermal printers and thermal/RFID ticket stock. The portfolio enables turning consumer smartphones/tablets into industrial-grade POS terminals and provides complete ticketing solutions for events, transport, and retail.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Linea Pro: iPhone/iPod barcode scanner product line developed in partnership with Infinite Peripherals, including models Linea Pro 4, 5, 6, 7, 7i, and Rugged variants.
• Saveo Scan
• Infinea Tab
• Stima
• IPC DPP Series
• Linea Pro Store
• Saveo Store
• AutoID Store

Products and services

• Linea Pro Scanners

Quantifiable outcome

• Stima CLS printer speeds up to 250mm/sec with cutter designed for 2 million cuts lifetime
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Custom SpAcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic manufacturing partnership with Custom SpA, a printing and POS hardware pioneer established in 1976. All Stimare ticket printers are manufactured to Stimare specifications by Custom SpA. Custom has invested heavily in R&D and stands at the forefront of ticketing, POS and OEM hardware development.
• Infinite PeripheralscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal global agreement for the sale, support and repair of products including Stimare ticketing printers, Linea Pro and Infinea Tab scanners. The partnership ensures local support, sales and service availability worldwide, allowing customers to receive assistance regardless of their location.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bixolon: Manufacturer of thermal receipt, label and ticket printers plus mobile POS printers. Competes head-to-head with Stimare's Stima desktop line and IPC DPP mobile printers, particularly in retail and hospitality.
• Infinite Peripherals: Manufacturer of Linea Pro and Infinea Tab scanner sleds under reciprocal partnership with Stimare. Operates as both collaborator and adjacent competitor in mobile POS scanning hardware for Apple devices.
• Citizen Systems: Manufacturer of thermal receipt, ticket and label printers with strong presence in retail, hospitality and transport — directly comparable to the Stima thermal printer range in form factor and target customer.
• Star Micronics: Specialist manufacturer of thermal receipt, ticket and label printers with strong presence in POS and ticketing. Closely comparable to Stimare in product category, customer base and distribution through resellers.
• Socket Mobile: Provider of mobile barcode scanners and sled-based data capture solutions for iOS and Android. Competes with Linea Pro in the smartphone-attached scanning category for retail, healthcare and field service.
• TSC Auto ID: Thermal printer manufacturer specializing in barcode label and ticketing applications. Direct competitor in industrial/desktop thermal printer categories used by transport and event venues.
• Custom SpA: Italian printing and POS hardware pioneer (est. 1976) and Stimare's contract manufacturer. Custom sells directly under its own brand in the same thermal ticketing and POS categories, making it both supplier and competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell: Major incumbent in rugged mobile computing, barcode scanning and printing. Competes with Stimare in industrial-grade scanning hardware and serves overlapping verticals including transport, logistics and healthcare.
• Zebra Technologies: Global leader in enterprise thermal printers, barcode scanners and RFID solutions. Direct overlap with Stimare's Stima desktop ticket printers and Linea Pro scanner sleds, though Zebra's portfolio spans far broader industrial and retail verticals.
• Epson: Established manufacturer of thermal receipt and ticket printers widely deployed in retail and event ticketing. Directly comparable to the Stima CLS/CMP/SML product family in form factor and end-use.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stimare
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stimare

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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