Vea

What Vea does

VEA S.r.l. is a privately held Italian industrial machine-vision company founded in 1992 and headquartered in Canegrate, in the Alto Milanese area near Milan. The company designs, manufactures, and integrates artificial vision systems for 100% in-line quality control, dimensional metrology, surface analysis, datamatrix/OCR reading, and robot guidance, serving industrial manufacturers with the automotive and die-casting verticals as priority segments. Its product portfolio is anchored by three platforms: CheckBox (automated 100% inspection machines capable of classifying up to 5,000 parts/hour, with vertical-specific Measure and Diecast variants), IVIS (a scalable vision system from a single smart camera to multi-camera configurations coordinating up to four robot guides), and Optical Micrometers (high-precision dimensional measurement with auto-calibration). Supporting components include 120+ industrial camera models (USB3/GigE), telecentric optics, modular and large-format LED illuminators, electroluminescent and line-scan lighting, a supercapacitor UPS, and a proprietary 1mSec-scan PLC.

Underlying these products is a proprietary technology stack centered on MSA (Micro Stabilized Accuracy) for real-time measurement-accuracy monitoring and Metrotronica, a four-stage temperature-compensation algorithm with auto-calibration designed to deliver laboratory-grade precision on uncontrolled factory floors. The IVIS platform is compliant with Industry 4.0 standards, qualifying buyers for Italian 250% super-depreciation tax benefits, and the company positions itself for Industry 5.0 readiness. Vea is the first Italian company UNI EN ISO 9001 certified (cert. n. 393) for the design, production, installation, and assistance of artificial vision systems.

Vea operates a direct, engineering-led B2B sales motion with no disclosed reseller or distributor network, complemented by in-house services for consultation, installation, calibration, certification, and training. Revenue derives from hardware sales (vision systems, machines, cameras, optics, illuminators, custom electronics) and professional services (custom industrial projects, installation, calibration, training), with pricing handled on a quote basis for bespoke configurations. The company maintains a multilingual web presence (Italian, English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish), indicating international customer reach, and is a corporate member of Confindustria Alto Milanese. No revenue, headcount, funding rounds, M&A activity, or named customer accounts are publicly disclosed.

Name

Vea

Legal name

VEA S.r.l.

Website

https://vea.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VEA S.r.l., founded 1992 in Canegrate, Italy, designs and builds industrial machine-vision systems — CheckBox inspection machines, the IVIS scalable vision platform, and optical micrometers — for 100% in-line quality control and metrology in manufacturing, with priority in the automotive and die-casting verticals.

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), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Vision & Quality Inspection (HDAAAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Machine Vision & Industrial Imaging Systems (IMAHAHAE), Industrial Quality Inspection & Metrology (Machine Vision) (IMAIAMAF), Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK)

Keywords

• Machine vision systems
• Industrial quality control
• Automated optical inspection
• In-line metrology
• Industrial automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Canegrate

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Machine Vision Systems Sales: Sale of artificial vision systems including CheckBox inspection machines, optical micrometers, scalable IVIS vision systems, cameras, optics, illuminators, and related industrial automation components.
2. Engineering Services: Design, installation, calibration, certification, and training services for vision systems. Custom industrial projects and complex machine design.
3. Custom Electronics: Custom electronics design and manufacturing for civil and industrial use including custom sensors, CPU boards, and illuminators.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

VEA designs, manufactures, and sells industrial artificial vision systems and automated inspection machines used by manufacturers for 100% quality control, in-line metrology, surface analysis, robot guidance, datamatrix reading, and automatic sorting on production lines. The portfolio spans turnkey machines (CheckBox Measure, CheckBox Diecast), the IVIS scalable vision platform, optical micrometers, plus industrial cameras, telecentric optics, LED illuminators, a dedicated PLC module, and custom electronics, supported by engineering services (design, installation, calibration, certification, training).

Product overview

VEA is an Italian company (founded 1992) specializing in artificial vision systems for industrial environments. The product portfolio centers on the IVIS scalable vision system platform, which integrates cameras, optics, and illumination for quality control, metrology, surface analysis, and robot guidance. Supporting products include CheckBox automated inspection machines (for 100% quality control and measurement), Optical Micrometers (for micrometric precision measurement with temperature compensation), and a full range of components including industrial cameras (USB3/GigE), telecentric optics, LED and electroluminescent illuminators, supercapacitor UPS systems, and dedicated PLC modules. The IVIS system manages up to 4 robot guides simultaneously and conforms to Industry 4.0 standards for over-depreciation benefits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CheckBox: Automatic 100% inspection and measurement machines for quality control on production lines.
• IVIS
• Metrotronica

Products and services

• CheckBox Inspection Machines Automated 100% inspection and measurement machines for quality control directly on production lines, capable of checking up to 5,000 parts per hour with automatic classification of positive, false positive, false negative and negative results. Available in dedicated variants including CheckBox Measure (dimensional metrology) and CheckBox Diecast (die-casting applications). Target customers: industrial manufacturers, particularly diecasting and metal-parts producers.
• Optical Micrometers (MICR 100) High-precision optical micrometers for micrometric dimensional measurement directly on production lines, with automatic temperature compensation and self-calibration capabilities. Target customers: industrial manufacturers needing in-line metrology.
• IVIS Scalable Vision System Scalable industrial vision system ranging from a single smart camera to complex multi-camera configurations; manages quality control, measurement, surface analysis, and datamatrix reading simultaneously, with support for up to 4 robot guides. Industry 4.0 compliant. Target customers: industrial manufacturers requiring flexible automation.
• Integrated Vision Systems Vision systems integrated into industrial frameworks for seamless installation within existing production lines, combining camera, optics, and illumination in unified solutions. Target customers: manufacturers embedding vision into existing lines.
• Transportable Vision Systems Portable vision systems for flexible deployment across different production stations or facilities. Target customers: manufacturers needing mobile inspection capability across multiple lines or sites.
• Engineering Services Design, installation, calibration, certification, and training services for vision systems, including custom industrial projects and complex machine design. Target customers: manufacturers commissioning vision-system installations.
• Custom Electronics Design and Manufacturing Custom electronics design and manufacturing for civil and industrial use, including custom sensors, CPU boards, and illuminators. Target customers: OEMs and integrators needing bespoke electronics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 5000 parts inspected per hour with automatic classification
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Confindustria Alto MilanesemoderateOthersCorporate member of Confindustria Alto Milanese, the regional employers' federation representing industrial companies in the Alto Milanese area of Italy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Keyence Corporation: Keyence is a major industrial automation supplier offering machine vision systems, optical micrometers, laser sensors, and microscanners. Its CV/X vision series and optical micrometer line directly overlap with VEA's CheckBox and MICR 100 optical micrometer products.
• SICK AG: SICK provides industrial sensors and machine vision solutions, including 2D and 3D vision, code reading, and quality inspection systems used in automotive, electronics, and packaging. Its Inspector and 2D vision platforms compete directly with VEA's IVIS and CheckBox systems.
• Basler AG: Basler is a leading manufacturer of industrial cameras and embedded vision components. While more component-focused than VEA, its cameras and 3D vision modules are direct alternatives to VEA's camera and IVIS subsystems in factory automation.
• ISRA VISION (Atlas Copco): ISRA VISION, now part of Atlas Copco, specializes in surface inspection, robot guidance, and quality control for metals, automotive, and glass — closely aligned with VEA's CheckBox Diecast, surface analysis, and robot guidance offerings.
• Cognex Corporation: Cognex is the largest pure-play industrial machine vision company globally, offering vision systems, industrial cameras, barcode readers, and surface inspection software. It directly competes with VEA in factory-floor quality inspection, metrology, and traceability across automotive and discrete manufacturing.

Others

• National Instruments / NI: NI provides test, measurement, and automated inspection hardware and software including vision systems. Comparable as an industrial inspection platform peer, although NI's broader T&M focus makes it more of an adjacent ecosystem player than a direct competitor.
• Teledyne Technologies (FLIR/Linea): Teledyne's imaging segment (including FLIR and Linea cameras) provides industrial cameras, line-scan imaging, and machine vision subsystems. It is a broad incumbent supplying components that overlap with VEA's camera and inspection offerings, with much larger scale.

Emerging players

• MVTec Software GmbH: MVTec develops machine vision software (HALCON, MERLIC) used in industrial inspection and quality control. It complements or substitutes for VEA's software stack and represents the software-defined vision trajectory that competes with hardware-centric providers.

Broad incumbents

• Omron Corporation: Omron is a global industrial automation incumbent offering vision sensors, code readers, and complete inspection systems alongside PLCs and robotics. Its FH vision series and integrated automation platforms overlap with VEA's vision and PLC product lines.

Regional players

• Stemmer Imaging AG: Stemmer Imaging is a European machine vision technology provider and distributor offering cameras, optics, illumination, software, and integrated vision systems. Comparable to VEA through its European industrial vision distribution footprint and system integration capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/veasrl
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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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