Positics
Positics is a France-based specialist distributor and systems integrator of 3D reality capture, positioning, and structural-monitoring hardware and software, serving surveying, construction, engineering, industrial, and ADAS-testing professionals via multi-vendor integration and support services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersMontesson, France
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Positics does
Positics (legal entity SAS Positics, branded "Positics groupe Geomesure") is a France-based specialist distributor and systems integrator for 3D reality capture, positioning, and structural-monitoring solutions, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Saint-Germain-en-Laye. The company does not manufacture hardware; instead, it serves as an authorized French distributor for a broad roster of premium global vendors including RIEGL and Z+F in terrestrial laser scanning, DJI Enterprise in drones, Ouster in solid-state LiDAR, VectorNav and Applanix in inertial navigation, NavVis and XGrids in SLAM-based mobile mapping, OXTS in ADAS trajectory measurement, Yellowscan in airborne LiDAR, Phase One in medium-format aerial cameras, and Senceive in connected structural-monitoring sensors. Its technical offering is therefore an integrated multi-vendor hardware, software, and accessories stack rather than a proprietary platform, supplemented by consulting, training, equipment rental, and technical support services.
Positics firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Positics
- Legal name
- SAS Positics
- Website
- https://positics.fr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2013
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Positics is a France-based specialist distributor and systems integrator of 3D reality capture, positioning, and structural-monitoring hardware and software, serving surveying, construction, engineering, industrial, and ADAS-testing professionals via multi-vendor integration and support services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Positics industry classification
Industry- Product category
- 3D Capture and Positioning Equipment
- NAICS
- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Commercial Photography (541922)
- SIC
- Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Drones & UAV Retail (Consumer & Prosumer) (CRACAHAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Consumer Drones for Imaging (Camera Drones) (CRACAPAD), Camera & Lens Retail (Photo Cameras, Lenses & Optical Accessories) (CRACAHAA), Outdoor Navigation, Safety & Survival Gear Retail (CRAMAAAE), Marine Safety & Navigation Electronics Retail (PFDs, EPIRBs, GPS, VHF) (CRAMAIAH)
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Where Positics is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Montesson
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Positics 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
- Hardware Sales: Sale of 3D capture equipment including laser scanners, LiDAR systems, drones, inertial navigation systems, cameras, and mobile mapping systems
- Software and Integration: Software solutions and system integration for 3D data capture and processing
- Services: Consulting, training, equipment rental, and technical support services
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | — | Custom enterprise pricing based on solution requirements |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Positics product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Positics distributes and integrates professional 3D reality capture, positioning, and structural monitoring hardware and software for surveying, construction, engineering, architecture, industry, and automotive ADAS applications. The company sells laser scanners, LiDAR sensors, mobile mapping systems, airborne LiDAR payloads, professional drones, inertial navigation systems, and connected structural monitoring sensors from leading brands, complemented by consulting, training, rental, and technical support services. It is positioned as the French specialist combining all acquisition-chain technologies under a single entity.
Product overview
Positics (Groupe Geomesure) offers a comprehensive portfolio of hardware and software solutions for 3D reality capture, positioning, and structural monitoring. The product lineup centers on terrestrial laser scanners (RIEGL VZ series, Z+F IMAGER series), mobile mapping systems, airborne LiDAR solutions, professional drone systems (DJI Enterprise), inertial navigation systems (VectorNav, OXTS, Applanix), and structural monitoring sensors (SENCEIVE). These products serve professionals in surveying, construction, engineering, architecture, and automotive ADAS testing sectors. The offering includes complementary accessories such as thermal cameras (T-CAM), ultra-fast panorama cameras (TopCam), and hybrid mobile-static scanning platforms (Flexscan22), along with associated software for data processing and analysis.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Ouster LiDAR (OS Series) Solid-state and rotating LiDAR sensors (OS-0, OS-1, OS-2) providing 3D imaging, intensity measurements, and point cloud generation for robotics, autonomous vehicles, drones, and surveillance applications. Targeted at robotics engineers, autonomous vehicle developers, drone integrators, and industrial perception teams.
- VectorNav Miniature Inertial Navigation Systems Compact inertial measurement units (VN-100, VN-110, VN-200, VN-210, VN-300, VN-310) providing heading, attitude, and position data for navigation, stabilization, and operation in GNSS-denied environments. Used by integrators of drones, robotics, mobile mapping systems, and stabilization platforms.
- OXTS Trajectography and Vehicle Measurement Systems RT1003, RT3000, RT-RANGE-S, RT-BASE STATION, RT500 systems for ADAS testing, vehicle dynamics measurement, and EuroNCAP validation using GNSS-based positioning. Targeted at automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and ADAS test houses.
- Applanix POS LVX+ GNSS-INS systems (LVX120, LVX125) combining multi-constellation GNSS receivers with inertial navigation for mobile mapping and autonomous vehicle applications, available with modular performance levels (125-600). Sold to mobile mapping integrators and autonomous vehicle developers.
- RIEGL VZ-4000 Long-range terrestrial laser scanner with 4000m range, multi-echo waveform technology for penetrating vegetation, and 5mm accuracy at 2500m distance for surveying and topographic applications. Used by surveyors and infrastructure mapping professionals.
- RIEGL VZ-600i Ultra-lightweight high-productivity terrestrial laser scanner with up to 2.2 MHz acquisition rate, 1000m range, 3 integrated 12MP cameras, and kinematic scanning capability for dynamic surveying. Designed for surveying professionals needing rapid static-to-mobile workflows.
- Z+F IMAGER 5006EX ATEX-certified terrestrial laser scanner designed for explosive environments including nuclear, petrochemical, and mining applications, with 500,000 points/sec acquisition rate. Targeted at industrial operators needing compliant capture in hazardous zones.
- Z+F Flexscan22 Hybrid platform enabling Z+F 5016/5016A scanner use as both static and mobile system via backpack or cart configuration, combining static precision with SLAM mobility at 550,000 pts/s. Used by surveyors and engineering firms requiring flexible static or mobile capture.
- SENCEIVE Auscultation Sensors Connected monitoring sensors including inclinometers, extensometers, and crackmeters with FlatMesh or GEOWAN wireless platforms for structural monitoring of bridges, tunnels, dams, and buildings with up to 15-year autonomy. Sold to infrastructure operators and structural engineers.
- SENCEIVE Connected Network Solutions Wireless sensor network platforms - FlatMesh for dense configurations requiring high-frequency measurements, and GEOWAN for long-range (4-15km) monitoring of dispersed sensor deployments. Sold to infrastructure operators running structural monitoring programs.
- ADAS Test Targets Pedestrian, bicycle, and custom targets and mannequins for ADAS and autonomous vehicle validation testing with lidar, radar, and visual signatures. Used by automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers running AEB and detection system validation.
- DJI Enterprise Drone Systems Professional DJI Enterprise drones including the Matrice 350 RTK, Matrice 400 RTK, and Matrice 4 series with compatible payloads (L2 LiDAR, P1 camera) for aerial surveying and mapping. Sold to surveyors, mappers, and inspection professionals.
- Mobile Mapping Systems Vehicle-mounted mobile laser scanning systems for high-density mobile data acquisition for topography, engineering, and street-level mapping applications. Sold to surveying firms, municipalities, and engineering consultancies.
- Airborne LiDAR Solutions Airborne laser scanning systems for aircraft, helicopters, ULMs, and drones from RIEGL and Yellowscan for large-scale topographic mapping and forestry inventory. Sold to aerial survey operators and forestry inventory professionals.
- Phase One Medium Format Aerial Cameras Medium format aerial camera systems for high-definition RGB and infrared aerial photography, orthophoto production, photogrammetric restitution, and visual inspection applications. Sold to aerial survey firms and mapping professionals.
- Professional Services (Consulting, Training, Rental, Technical Support) Consulting, training, equipment rental, and technical support services delivered alongside hardware and integration projects to professional clients in topography, construction, engineering, architecture, and industry sectors.
Companies that use Positics
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Positics technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Positics partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Phase OnecorePhase One medium format cameras and aerial acquisition systems distributed by Positics for high-definition RGB and infrared aerial imaging, orthophoto production, and photogrammetric applications
- RIEGLcoreRIEGL laser scanners including VZ series (VZ-2000i, VZ-4000, VZ-4000i, VZ-6000, VZ-600i) distributed for terrestrial, mobile, and airborne LiDAR applications with multi-echo waveform technology
- Z+F (Zoller & Frohlich)coreZ+F IMAGER laser scanners including 5006EX (ATEX-certified), 5010, 5016, 5024 series, and Flexscan mobile scanning platform distributed for static and mobile 3D capture
- DJI EnterprisecoreDJI Enterprise drones including Matrice series (350 RTK, 400 RTK) and payloads (L1, L2 LiDAR, P1 camera) distributed for professional drone-based surveying and mapping
- YellowscancoreYellowscan LiDAR systems for airborne applications distributed for topographic mapping, resource inventory, and forestry surveys
- SenceivecoreSenceive connected sensors including inclinometers, distancemeters, electronivelles, and fissurometers with FlatMesh and GEOWAN network platforms for structural monitoring and auscultation
- NavViscoreNavVis mobile mapping scanners distributed for indoor and outdoor 3D capture with real-time visualization using SLAM technology
- XGridscoreXGrids mobile scanning solutions distributed for mobile 3D capture with SLAM-based real-time visualization
- VectorNavcoreVectorNav miniature inertial navigation systems (VN-100, VN-110, VN-200, VN-210, VN-300, VN-310) distributed for navigation, stabilization, and georeferencing applications
- OXTScoreOXTS trajectory and vehicle measurement systems (RT1003, RT3000, RT500, RT-RANGE-S) distributed for ADAS testing and autonomous vehicle validation with EuroNCAP compliance
- OustercoreOuster LiDAR sensors (OS-0, OS-1, OS-2 series with 32, 64, 128 beams) distributed for robotics, autonomous vehicles, drones, and industrial perception applications
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Positics competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Trimble: Trimble manufactures GNSS, optical, imaging, and 3D-scanning hardware for surveying, construction, and geospatial professionals — the same end markets Positics serves. It is both a competitor (as an OEM) and a reference for the kind of integrated solutions Positics aspires to deliver.
- Topcon Positioning Group: Topcon produces GNSS receivers, total stations, mobile mapping, and UAV-based mapping solutions for surveying, construction, and agriculture. Its portfolio and target verticals directly overlap with Positics' offering for French and European professionals.
- Leica Geosystems (Hexagon): Leica Geosystems is a leading manufacturer of laser scanners (Blk series, RTC360, ScanStation), GNSS, and total stations serving the same surveying, construction, and AEC customers as Positics. As a vendor, Leica competes with several brands Positics distributes, while its broad portfolio parallels Positics' integrated offering.
Others
- Senceive: Senceive is a Positics partner that supplies wireless structural-monitoring sensors (inclinometers, crackmeters, FlatMesh/GEOWAN networks) for bridges, tunnels, and dams. While a vendor rather than a direct competitor, Senceive is thematically comparable as a specialist monitoring-sensor company in the same value chain.
- RIEGL: RIEGL is a Positics partner and a leading manufacturer of terrestrial, mobile, airborne, and UAV-based LiDAR scanners. It is included as a thematically related player that defines the product category Positics distributes, and whose channel strategy directly determines Positics' competitive position.
Direct peers
- Stonex: Stonex is an Italian-headquartered manufacturer and distributor of GNSS, total stations, laser scanners, and mobile mapping systems sold across Europe. As a similar-sized European player with both manufacturing and distribution roles in surveying/3D capture, it is a direct comparable to Positics.
- SITECH (Trimble dealer network): SITECH is Trimble's authorized global dealer channel for civil engineering and construction surveying solutions. Like Positics, SITECH distributes and integrates third-party hardware (laser scanners, GNSS, machine control) for surveying and construction professionals, making it a structurally analogous distributor.
- CHC Navigation: CHC Navigation manufactures GNSS receivers, mobile mapping systems, and LiDAR payloads for surveying and mapping professionals. It is a comparable in both product category (geospatial hardware) and channel model (multi-region distribution for surveyors), and competes with brands Positics carries.
- Faro Technologies: Faro manufactures 3D laser scanners (Focus, Blink, Orbis) and offers reality-capture software for AEC, public safety, and industrial metrology. It is a relevant peer because Positics distributes competing scanning technology (RIEGL, Z+F) into the same French professional markets.
Emerging players
- GeoSLAM: GeoSLAM builds handheld and mobile SLAM-based 3D mapping scanners used for indoor and outdoor scanning, directly competing with NavVis and Z+F Flexscan — both of which Positics distributes. It represents the kind of nimble emerging vendor Positics sells alongside.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Positics leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Positics funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Positics M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Positics
What does Positics do?
Positics distributes and integrates professional 3D reality capture, positioning, and structural monitoring hardware and software for surveying, construction, engineering, architecture, industry, and automotive ADAS applications. The company sells laser scanners, LiDAR sensors, mobile mapping systems, airborne LiDAR payloads, professional drones, inertial navigation systems, and connected structural monitoring sensors from leading brands, complemented by consulting, training, rental, and technical support services. It is positioned as the French specialist combining all acquisition-chain technologies under a single entity.
Is Positics a public or private company?
Positics is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Positics founded?
Positics was founded in 2013. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Positics based?
Positics is headquartered in Montesson, France, in the Europe region.
How does Positics make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are software and Integration and services.
Who are Positics's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Trimble, Topcon Positioning Group and Leica Geosystems (Hexagon). Others are Senceive and RIEGL. Direct peers are Stonex, SITECH (Trimble dealer network), CHC Navigation and Faro Technologies. GeoSLAM is listed as an emerging player.
Does Positics have an API?
No public API is recorded for Positics.
What industry is Positics in?
Positics's product category is 3D Capture and Positioning Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRACAHAC, Drones & UAV Retail (Consumer & Prosumer), with a secondary code of CRACAPAD, Consumer Drones for Imaging (Camera Drones). Its NAICS code is 334511 and its SIC code is 3812.