What Kreon Technologies does

Kreon Technologies SAS is a French industrial metrology company founded in 1990 and headquartered in Limoges, France, that designs, manufactures, and distributes portable coordinate measuring arms and blue-laser 3D scanners for quality control, dimensional inspection, reverse engineering, CAD comparison, and first article inspection. The product portfolio spans three arm tiers (Onyx for high-performance, Ace for versatile use, Baces for economical configurations), two scanner families (Skyline for arm-mounted scanning, Zephyr III for high-end scanning on CMMs, robots, and arms), the Track Ace repositioning system, Scanning CMM add-ons, and the Zenith metrology software suite with Kreon Plugins for third-party integration.

The technology stack is built on proprietary blue-laser scanning optimized for varied materials and finishes, with arms featuring internal calibration mechanical architecture in carbon-fiber and aluminum that enables probing repeatability down to 0.028 mm. Hardware is interoperable with third-party metrology software (PolyWorks, Geomagic, Metrolog X4) and downstream CAD tools (Rhinoceros 3D, Geomagic Design X), positioning Kreon arms and scanners as a sensor layer inside customer-defined inspection pipelines.

The business earns revenue from four streams: capital-equipment hardware sales (one-time purchases with quote-based pricing), software licensing (Zenith plus partner suites), Qualiopi-certified training services, and recurring technical support and warranty plans. Go-to-market is primarily channel-based, with regional distributors and resellers (e.g., Status Metrology Solutions in the UK, Burton Precision in the USA) handling local sales, support, and training, complemented by direct enterprise engagement through trade shows and webinars. The firm is privately held under manager Thierry Rebillard with €500,000 of share capital, ISO 10350-12 certified, Qualiopi certified for training, and serves named reference accounts including Schneider Electric, Stellantis, Mann+Hummel, Herman Miller, Compositech, and Aggressive Tool & Die across aerospace, automotive, advanced materials, industrial manufacturing, heritage restoration, and education verticals.

Name

Kreon Technologies

Legal name

Kreon Technologies SAS

Website

https://kreon3d.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kreon Technologies SAS, founded in 1990 in Limoges, France, manufactures portable measuring arms and blue-laser 3D scanners for industrial metrology. The company serves aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing customers globally through a distributor network and direct enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metrology Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metrology & Dimensional Measurement (CMMs, laser trackers, gauges, surface/roughness) (IMAGAFAD), Metrology & Inspection Systems (CMM, Laser Trackers, Optical Comparators) (IMAAAHAC)

Keywords

• Portable measuring arms
• 3D laser scanning
• Industrial metrology
• Dimensional inspection
• Reverse engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Limoges

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of portable measuring arms (Onyx, Ace, Baces), 3D scanners (Skyline, Zephyr III), and scanning solutions (Track Ace, Scanning CMMs). One-time purchase model with varying configurations and working volumes.
2. Software Licensing: Zenith metrology software and Kreon Plugins for measurement processing, CAD comparison, and report generation. Also distributes PolyWorks, Geomagic, and Metrolog X4 software through partnerships.
3. Professional Services and Training: Training programs for measurement system operation including arm/scanner usage with Zenith software, CMM scanning, and TrackAce operations. Qualiopi certified training with 98.18% satisfaction rate in 2023.
4. Technical Support and Warranty: Technical support services, warranty plans, and maintenance support to minimize equipment downtime.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Kreon Technologies designs, manufactures, and globally distributes 3D measurement solutions for industrial metrology, including portable measuring arms (Onyx, Ace, Baces) and blue laser 3D scanners (Skyline, Zephyr III). Its offering also includes the Zenith metrology software, Kreon Plugins for third-party software integration, scanning CMM solutions, and the Track Ace positioning system. Customers use the equipment for quality control, reverse engineering, CAD comparison, dimensional inspection, first article inspection, and maintenance and repair in industries such as aerospace, automotive, defense, motorsport, and general manufacturing.

Product overview

Kreon Technologies offers a comprehensive portfolio of 3D measurement solutions centered on portable measuring arms and 3D scanners. The product lineup includes three measuring arm tiers: Onyx (high-performance), Ace (versatile), and Baces (economical). These arms can be combined with Skyline or Zephyr III blue laser 3D scanners as integrated Skyline packages. Kreon also provides scanning solutions for CMMs and Track Ace positioning systems. Software offerings include Zenith metrology software for data acquisition and analysis, plus Kreon Plugins for third-party integration. The ecosystem supports applications across quality control, design/R&D, reverse engineering, CAD comparison, dimensional inspection, first article inspection, maintenance/repair, and education sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Onyx measuring arm High-performance portable 3D measuring arm that guarantees unprecedented accuracy for 3D measuring of parts and tools, positioned as the pinnacle of Kreon's arm portfolio and intended for industrial metrology buyers.
• Ace measuring arm Versatile portable measuring arm for multiple applications including quality control, reverse engineering, and dimensional inspection across various industries, with internal calibration and a lightweight aluminum and carbon-fiber structure.
• Baces measuring arm Economical 3D measuring arm available in Series 100 (carbon fiber) for higher accuracy and Series 200 (aluminum) for lower cost, with 6- and 7-axis configurations from 2.6m to 4.6m working volume and designed for touch-probing applications with internal calibration.
• Onyx Skyline combined system Integrated solution merging the Onyx measuring arm with a Skyline 3D scanner, providing an advanced 3D measuring system for diverse industrial applications.
• Ace Skyline combined system Integrated solution merging the Ace measuring arm with a Skyline 3D scanner, providing flexibility and high-performance 3D scanning capabilities for industrial metrology.
• Skyline 3D scanner Blue laser 3D scanner for measuring arms, optimized for scanning parts regardless of dimensions, appearance, or material and available in multiple variants (Skyline Wide, Skyline Eyes, Skyline Open, Skyline Xtra Wide) to address different scanning needs.
• Zephyr III 3D scanner High-end 3D scanner available with 300mm, 150mm, or 50mm laser lines, designed to mount on CMMs, robots, and measuring arms and capable of scanning the most complex parts in record time.
• Scanning CMMs solution Solution that maximizes return on investment by turning CNC coordinate measuring machines into efficient scanning machines, saving valuable production time.
• Track Ace Tracker system enabling repositioning of the Kreon measuring arm, allowing extended measurement range and flexibility for large-scale part inspection.
• Zenith metrology software Metrology software focusing on essential functions for acquisition and 3D measurement of industrial parts, simple to learn yet capable of handling dense point clouds and color mapping, and used with Kreon measuring arms and scanners.
• Kreon Plugins Software plugins enabling integration of Kreon hardware with various metrology software platforms for measurement, CAD comparison, and inspection workflows.

Quantifiable outcome

• Training satisfaction rate of 98.18% in 2023 across 18 training sessions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability1 record

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Duwe-3dcoreTechnology or Integration · 24 April 2025German partner providing PolyWorks metrology software that supports all Kreon measuring devices with seamless integration for unified measurement solutions. Joint webinar conducted to demonstrate optimal combination of Kreon instruments with PolyWorks software.
• QopasminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 24 April 2025Hosts the Kreon-Duwe-3d webinar at their premises. Company specializes in retrofitting, repair, maintenance, calibration, and acceptance of CMMs, equipping existing measuring systems with appropriate hardware and software.
• Status Metrology SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based provider of coordinate measuring machines and calibration services that became a UK distributor of Kreon portable measuring arms (Onyx and ACE models) and PolyWorks metrology software. Positions Status as a complete metrology solutions provider and expands Kreon's presence in the UK market.
• Burton Precision Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS-based Kreon distributor that introduced Mann+Hummel to Kreon products, providing testing and validation services for the Ace arm with Zephyr II Blue scanner at their Portage, Michigan facility.
• PolyWorks (InnovMetric)coreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware partnership where Kreon measuring instruments are supported by PolyWorks metrology software, enabling efficient measurement tasks across all Kreon devices for quality assurance, reverse engineering, and 3D data analysis.
• Ateliers Paul BracqminorOthersFrench car restoration workshop that partnered with Digimeca for 3D digitization of Mercedes Pagoda using Kreon Ace measuring arm and Skyline Eyes scanner for restoration project.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• API Metrology / Automated Precision Inc. API Metrology produces laser trackers and 3D measurement systems used in large-volume industrial metrology — adjacent to Kreon's Track Ace and portable arms, especially for large-part inspection.
• Artec 3D: Artec 3D offers handheld structured-light scanners (e.g., Eva, Leo) targeting reverse engineering and quality control, overlapping with Kreon's heritage/restoration and reverse-engineering use cases.

Direct peers

• Nikon Metrology: Nikon Metrology manufactures portable CMM arms, laser scanners, and CMMs that directly overlap with Kreon's Onyx/Ace arms and Zephyr III scanners in industrial QA and aerospace.
• Creaform (AMETEK): Creaform offers HandySCAN and MetraSCAN portable 3D scanners for dimensional metrology and reverse engineering, directly addressing the same blue-laser scanning use cases as Kreon's Skyline and Zephyr III.
• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence (Romer / Leica): Hexagon's Romer and Leica portable measuring arms and scanners directly compete with Kreon in aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing QC, with deeper R&D resources and a broader metrology software stack.
• FARO Technologies: FARO is a direct competitor in portable 3D measurement arms and laser scanners (e.g., Quantum, Edge) used for industrial metrology, quality control, and reverse engineering — overlapping closely with Kreon's Onyx/Ace arms and Skyline scanners.

Broad incumbents

• Mitutoyo: Mitutoyo is a global incumbent in precision measurement (CMMs, hand tools, vision systems) competing with Kreon across traditional and portable metrology, particularly in automotive and general manufacturing.
• Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology (incl. GOM): Zeiss is a broad industrial metrology incumbent spanning CMMs, optical systems, and (via GOM) structured-light 3D scanning; competes with Kreon in automotive and aerospace QA but with much broader portfolio and global footprint.
• Renishaw: Renishaw provides CMM probes, touch probes, and (via acquired assets) additive manufacturing and industrial metrology systems, making it an incumbent that competes with Kreon arms/scanners in industrial QA workflows.

Others

• InnovMetric Software (PolyWorks): PolyWorks is a Kreon software integration partner but also a potential competitor — its metrology software stack can be paired with other hardware OEMs, and it competes indirectly with Kreon's Zenith software.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Kreon_Tech
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• Facebookfacebook.com/kreontechnologies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kreon-technologies

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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