EVK Kerschhaggl

What EVK Kerschhaggl does

EVK Kerschhaggl is an Austrian industrial imaging company founded in 1987 and headquartered in Raaba, Austria. It is now a subsidiary of Headwall, a US-based applied sensing organization headquartered in Bolton, Massachusetts, following EVK's acquisition and integration into Headwall's hyperspectral imaging portfolio. EVK develops sensor-based solutions for sorting, grading, and analyzing bulk materials, serving OEMs, production-line operators, and research partners across industrial inspection, remote sensing, and benchtop research and quality control applications.

The company's core technology stack combines spectral imaging, precision optics, and software intelligence, delivering full UV–SWIR spectral coverage with uniform accuracy across wavelengths and configurations. The product portfolio spans five hardware lines — hyperspectral imaging cameras, inductive metal detection sensors, benchtop hyperspectral imaging kits, airborne hyperspectral payloads for drones and aircraft, and portable field hyperspectral systems — complemented by solution packages for environmental monitoring, mining and minerals, precision agriculture, recycling and waste management, food quality and safety, manufacturing and process monitoring, pharmaceutical manufacturing, defense and security, and infrastructure inspection. Differentiators emphasized by the company include factory-aligned thermally stable calibration, open SDKs and documented APIs for OEM integration, and a "Spectral Data Continuity" proposition that links capture, processing, and decision stages across platforms.

EVK operates an enterprise field-sales motion targeting OEM customers and production environments, with quote-based pricing accessed via "Talk To an Expert" consultations rather than disclosed list pricing. The company sells direct globally — including through its bilingual English/German web presence — and is positioned within a global hyperspectral line scan camera market valued at $1.35B in 2024 with a projected 13.2% CAGR through 2033. With 11–50 employees, EVK functions as a focused engineering and product unit within the broader Headwall platform rather than a high-volume generalist vendor.

Name

EVK Kerschhaggl

Legal name

EVK Kerschhaggl

Website

https://evk.biz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EVK Kerschhaggl is an Austrian industrial imaging firm, now a subsidiary of Headwall, that builds hyperspectral sensors and systems for sorting, grading, and analyzing bulk materials, serving OEMs and research customers across food, recycling, pharmaceutical, defense, agriculture, and environmental sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hyperspectral Imaging Systems

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination) (IMAGAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Remote Sensing & Geospatial Vision (satellite/drone imagery) (HDAAAEAL), Remote Sensing & Imaging (Satellite, UAV/Drone, Aerial, Multispectral/Hyperspectral) (AFAGALAC), Overhead Line Condition Assessment (conductors, towers/poles, insulators, fittings) (EUADAJAG), Environmental Data Management Platforms (EHS/EMS, LIMS, ELN, Compliance Data Hubs) (EUAHAKAA)

Keywords

• Hyperspectral imaging systems
• Industrial inspection sensors
• Spectral imaging cameras
• Metal detection sensors
• Airborne spectral payloads

Headquarters

HQ city

Raaba

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EVK Kerschhaggl (now part of Headwall) designs and manufactures sensor-based hyperspectral imaging hardware and integrated sensing systems for sorting, grading, and analyzing bulk material in real time across industrial production lines. Its portfolio includes hyperspectral imaging cameras, inductive metal detection sensors, benchtop imaging kits, airborne hyperspectral payloads, and portable field hyperspectral systems, supported by open SDKs and documented APIs for OEM and production environment integration.

Product overview

EVK Kerschhaggl is now part of Headwall, a provider of hyperspectral imaging and applied sensing solutions. The company offers a portfolio of spectral imaging hardware products including Hyperspectral Imaging Cameras, Metal Detection Sensors, Benchtop Hyperspectral Imaging Kits, Airborne Hyperspectral Payloads, and Portable Field Hyperspectral Systems. These products are complemented by industry-specific solutions spanning Environmental Monitoring, Mining and Minerals, Precision Agriculture, Recycling and Waste Management, Food Quality and Safety, Manufacturing and Process Monitoring, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Defense and Security, and Infrastructure Inspection and Utilities. The platform delivers full UV–SWIR spectral coverage with factory-aligned, thermally stable calibration for demanding operational conditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hyperspectral Imaging Cameras Integration-ready hyperspectral sensors for industrial sorting, grading, and monitoring across production lines, designed for OEM and production environments.
• Metal Detection Sensors Inductive sensing sensors that detect, classify, and separate metal contaminants in a single workflow for industrial production lines.
• Benchtop Hyperspectral Imaging Kits Complete hyperspectral toolkits for research, development, and quality control applications in laboratory settings.
• Airborne Hyperspectral Payloads Flight-ready sensor payloads for drones, aircraft, and custom aerial missions providing spectral clarity from altitude.
• Portable Field Hyperspectral Systems Reliable ground-based spectral sensing platforms for field-based spectral intelligence under demanding operational conditions.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Specim (Spectral Imaging Ltd.): Finnish manufacturer of hyperspectral imaging cameras covering VNIR, SWIR, and MWIR ranges for industrial, environmental, and research applications — directly comparable in product category, OEM integration model, and target end markets to EVK/Headwall.
• Cubert (Photonscore / Spectral Service): German manufacturer of snapshot and scanning hyperspectral cameras for industrial inspection, agriculture, and medical research — overlapping with EVK on OEM-friendly spectral cameras and OEM integration use cases.
• Resonon: US-based hyperspectral imaging systems provider offering push-broom cameras and OEM modules for industrial sorting, agricultural remote sensing, and research — directly comparable product line to EVK's hyperspectral cameras and airborne payloads.
• BaySpec: US-based designer and manufacturer of spectral imaging, hyperspectral cameras and OEM modules for industrial, defense, and life-science markets — comparable across the same OEM/embedded integration model and end-use verticals.
• Norsk Elektro Optikk (HySpex): Norwegian maker of HySpex hyperspectral cameras used in airborne remote sensing, ground-based sensing, and laboratory applications — overlapping with EVK on airborne payloads, field systems, and research-grade benchtop kits.

Broad incumbents

• Corning Incorporated: Diversified optics and photonics supplier with precision optics and imaging components relevant to hyperspectral systems — a larger incumbent whose optical capabilities overlap indirectly with EVK's precision optics foundation.
• Headwall Photonics: Parent company of EVK and a broader hyperspectral imaging platform serving defense, agriculture, mining, and remote sensing — comparable product portfolio but with a wider application footprint and US-based operations than EVK alone.
• Teledyne FLIR: Large imaging and sensing platform offering thermal, visible, and emerging spectral camera solutions across defense, industrial, and research markets — broadly competitive with EVK in industrial inspection and defense sensing.

Emerging players

• Ximea: Maker of compact industrial cameras including hyperspectral and multi-spectral variants for OEM and machine vision integrators — comparable in the OEM/embedded deployment model and target customer base.
• IMEC: Belgian R&D hub with hyperspectral imaging programs and fab partnerships producing snapshot spectral sensors for industrial, agricultural, and medical applications — an emerging supply-side source of hyperspectral technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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