ViZaar Industrial Imaging

What ViZaar Industrial Imaging does

ViZaar Industrial Imaging AG is a privately held, owner-managed German manufacturer of industrial visual inspection systems for non-destructive testing (NDT), headquartered in Albstadt and operating since 1997. The company's core products span the full spectrum of light: visual, thermal, and ultraviolet. Its portfolio includes long-range articulating video endoscopes (VUMAN E3/E3+ with patented remote focus, VUCAM, iPLORE, VISIO, UVin), the VUFLEX — the world's thinnest video endoscope at 2.4 mm developed originally for the nuclear sector — and the VUMAN 6.1mm, the world's only articulating video probe up to 30 m. Tank and pipe cameras (INVIZx98 Full HD PTZ, SNK 60x with 60x zoom to 150 m depth, Revolver 80 dual-head 360° pipe camera), inspection crawlers (IPIDRO magnetic crawler, Roview3 wireless 4K), and indoor inspection drones (Stereo 3 from Multinnov, Flyability Elios) round out the hardware line, supported by documentation systems (VUnit, MATRIX E3, VUVISION), conventional borescopes and fiberscopes, motorized retrieval tools, and centering/accessory kits.

ViZaar generates revenue across multiple streams: direct sales of serial and OEM/customized inspection equipment, equipment rental for one-time or short-term inspections, certified NDT inspection services performed by DIN EN ISO 9712 specialists (including FOSAR — foreign object search and retrieval), product repair with original German spare parts, and product training seminars at its Rhein-Main training center. The company distributes through a hybrid model: six direct German offices plus wholly-owned subsidiaries in France (viZaar industrial imaging SA, formed via the 2012 FORT SA acquisition) and North America (viZaar North America, 2012), combined with an authorized trading partner network covering more than 30 countries across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania.

The customer base is concentrated in regulated and safety-critical verticals: nuclear power (KTA 1401-certified, with radiation-pass technicians), oil & gas and chemical processing, conventional and renewable power generation (including wind rotor blades and PV/solar), automotive and aerospace manufacturing, pharmaceutical and food & beverage contamination control, defense, and infrastructure (transmission lines, bridges, buildings). The customer logos disclosed — RWE and a range of nuclear, refinery, and transmission grid operators — alongside 24/7 emergency NDT service and a KTA 1401 nuclear safety certification, indicate reliance on enterprise procurement cycles in regulated capital-intensive industries.

Name

ViZaar Industrial Imaging

Legal name

viZaar industrial imaging AG

Website

https://vizaar.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ViZaar Industrial Imaging AG manufactures video endoscopes, borescopes, tank and pipe cameras, inspection crawlers, and drones for non-destructive testing. It sells, rents, and services industrial inspection equipment via direct offices and a 30+ country distributor network, serving nuclear, power generation, oil & gas, automotive, aerospace, and pharmaceutical customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Visual Inspection Equipment (NDT)

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

NDT/NDE Inspection Equipment (Ultrasonic, eddy current, radiography, thermography) (IMAGAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Inspection Services (IMAIACAI), Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Advanced Inspection (Phased Array, TOFD, Guided Wave) (EUAEAKAF), Industrial Radiography & NDT Services (Gamma radiography, source handling, field inspection) (EUAKAIAF)

Keywords

• Industrial visual inspection
• Video endoscopy systems
• Non-destructive testing
• Tank and pipe cameras
• Remote inspection crawlers

Headquarters

HQ city

Albstadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Inspection Camera Systems Sales: Manufacturing and sale of serial visual inspection camera products including video endoscopes (VUMAN, VUCAM, VUFLEX, UVin, iPLORE, VISIO), tank and pipe cameras (INVIZx98, SNK 60x, SNK Ultra 365, Revolver 80), borescopes, fiberscopes, inspection crawlers (IPIDRO, Roview3), drones (Stereo 3), documentation systems (VUnit, MATRIX E3, VUVISION), retrieval tools, and accessories.
2. Product Repair and Maintenance Services: Endoscope and borescope repair service with qualified technicians using original spare parts from German production. Offers short repair times, detailed cost estimates, and 6-month warranty on repair work. Repairs in nuclear facilities with technicians holding radiation passes.
3. Equipment Rental: Rental of inspection camera systems including VUMAN video endoscopes, BIG 30/50/80 tank cameras, Pipe 30, Pipe NK, Revolver 80, SNK 36x, GR 16 retrieval tools, and iPEK inspection crawlers. Popular rental option for one-time or short-term inspections.
4. NDT Inspection Services: Non-destructive testing inspection services performed by certified DIN EN ISO 9712 specialists and VdS-approved experts for electrical thermography. Includes remote visual inspection, foreign object retrieval (FOSAR), 24/7 emergency NDT service, and inspection drone services.
5. Customized Inspection Solutions and OEM: Development and production of customized visual inspection solutions and OEM manufacturing for customers with specific inspection needs not met by serial products. Many serial products originated as custom solutions.
6. Product Training and Seminars: Product training and NDT seminars conducted at the training center in Rhein-Main, Germany, or at customer locations. Covers proper operation of inspection systems and optimization of inspection results.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ViZaar Industrial Imaging AG manufactures and sells industrial visual inspection systems for non-destructive testing (NDT), including video endoscopes, tank and pipe inspection cameras, conventional borescopes and fiberscopes, magnetic and wireless inspection crawlers, and indoor UAV drones. The portfolio is complemented by motorized foreign-object retrieval tools, documentation/recording systems, and customized OEM inspection solutions. Beyond equipment, the company delivers on-site NDT inspection services, certified foreign-object retrieval (FOSAR), equipment rental, repair, and product training seminars.

Product overview

ViZaar Industrial Imaging AG is a leading manufacturer of visual inspection systems for non-destructive testing (NDT) in industrial applications. The product portfolio centers on video endoscopes (VUMAN E3/E3+, VUCAM, iPLORE, VISIO, UVin, VUFLEX) for long-range and specialized inspections, tank and pipe cameras (INVIZx98, SNK 60x, SNK Ultra 365, Revolver 80) for vessel and pipeline inspections, and crawler/drone systems (IPIDRO, Roview3, Stereo 3/Stereo2) for automated and aerial inspections. Supporting infrastructure includes documentation systems (VUnit, MATRIX E3, VUVISION), conventional optical endoscopes (borescopes, fiberscopes), retrieval tools for foreign object removal, and comprehensive accessories (optic adapters, centering devices, guide tubes). The company also offers NDT services including visual testing, foreign object retrieval, product training, rental systems, and 24/7 emergency repair services. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Albstadt, Germany, ViZaar serves global industrial markets including nuclear, automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and energy sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VUMAN E3/E3+ Video Endoscope Long-range articulating video endoscope system with interchangeable probes up to 30m length and patented Remote Focus technology for industrial visual inspection of hard-to-reach areas; targets nuclear, power generation, and heavy industry.
• VUCAM Mobile Video Endoscope Portable/handheld videoscope series with 4mm and 6mm diameter probes up to 6.6m length for inspection in automotive, defense, wind, and hydro power sectors.
• iPLORE Video Endoscope
• VISIO Video Endoscope
• UVin UV Endoscope Ultraviolet endoscope for crack detection and fluorescent substance detection (dye penetrant testing), identifying proteins, oils, and product residues.
• VUFLEX Ultra-Thin Video Endoscope Ultra-thin 2.4mm diameter video probe originally developed for nuclear steam generator inspection; now used for heat exchanger tube inspections in the nuclear sector and other confined-space applications.
• INVIZx98 PTZ Inspection Camera Digital uncompressed Full HD pan-tilt-zoom inspection camera for tank and vessel visual inspections.
• SNK 60x Tank Camera
• SNK Ultra 365 Tank Camera
• Revolver 80 Pipe Camera
• IPIDRO Magnetic Inspection Crawler Magnetic inspection crawler for remote visual inspection of hard-to-reach magnetic surfaces in industrial applications.
• Roview3 Wireless 4K Inspection Crawler
• Stereo 3 Indoor Inspection Drone Collision-tolerant indoor 4K inspection drone from Multinnov distributed by viZaar, with GPS-free stereoscopic stabilization and up to 10,000 lumen adjustable LED lighting for confined and dusty environments.
• Borescopes (Rigid Industrial Endoscopes)
• Fiberscopes (Flexible Optical Endoscopes)
• Motorized Retrieval Tools (FOSAR)
• VUnit Full HD+ Documentation Unit Next-generation Full HD+ documentation unit for visual inspection recording and reporting.
• MATRIX E3 Documentation System
• VUVISION Control Unit
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Inspection Services
• Product Training and NDT Seminars
• Inspection Camera Equipment Rental
• Endoscope and Borescope Repair Service
• Customized Inspection Solutions and OEM Manufacturing

Quantifiable outcome

• 3-4 times faster rotor blade inspections compared to conventional inspection methods (service platform, crane, or abseiling)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MultinnovcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024As of 2024, viZaar became the official exclusive distributor for Multinnov in Germany. viZaar distributes the Stereo2 indoor inspection drone, provides comprehensive advice on purchasing, and offers training for operation. The Stereo2 is a collision-tolerant drone with GPS-free stereoscopic stabilization, 4K recording, and 10,000 lumen LED lighting for confined and dusty environments.
• FlyabilitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019viZaar serves as German sales partner for Flyability, distributing indoor UAV drones (Elios) since 2017. The Elios collision-proof indoor drone enables airborne visual inspections of enclosed spaces including large storage tanks, vessels, boiler plants, and reactors.
• FORT SA, FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Acquisition of FORT SA, France in 2012, which became the basis for viZaar industrial imaging SA subsidiary. This acquisition expanded viZaar's presence in the French market and strengthened its European operations.
• viZaar North AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012viZaar North America established in 2012 as the company's subsidiary for the North American market, providing direct sales, service, and support for U.S. customers.
• viZaar South East Asia SDN BHD.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Subsidiary established in 2008 for the Southeast Asian market, based in Malaysia.
• viZaar sales & service center Rhein-MaincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005First sales and service center established in 2005 in the Rhein-Main region, Germany. Expanded to new location in 2019. Serves as training center and regional hub for VT services, rental, and sales.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sonatest: UK-based Sonatest manufactures ultrasonic and visual NDT equipment. While stronger in ultrasonic, Sonatest is a direct peer in the broader NDT inspection toolkit sold to similar power generation, aerospace, and industrial customers as viZaar.
• Karl Storz Industrial: Karl Storz runs a dedicated industrial division producing rigid and flexible endoscopes for non-medical industrial inspection (NDT). Comparable to viZaar's borescope and fiberscope lines serving automotive, aerospace, and machinery inspection customers in similar German/European accounts.
• iPEK Spezial-TV: iPEK is a German-Austrian specialist in pipe, sewer, and tank inspection crawlers and cameras. It is a direct peer in viZaar's crawler and pipe camera category (Roview3, Revolver 80) and is even distributed alongside viZaar's rental fleet, making it a close niche competitor.
• Waygate Technologies (Baker Hughes): Waygate Technologies, a Baker Hughes business, manufactures industrial visual inspection equipment (borescopes, videoscopes, remote visual inspection systems) and competes head-on with viZaar in power generation, aerospace, and oil & gas inspection, including in-tank and pipeline applications.
• ITConcepts: ITConcepts is a German specialist in remote visual inspection equipment, including videoscopes and customized inspection solutions. It competes directly with viZaar in DACH industrial and nuclear accounts, with comparable customization and OEM capabilities.
• Evident (Olympus Industrial Solutions): Evident, formerly Olympus Scientific Solutions, is the global market leader in industrial video endoscopes, borescopes, and fiberscopes. It is the most direct competitor to viZaar across viZaar's core serial product lines (VUMAN, VUCAM, VUFLEX) for automotive, aerospace, power generation, and oil & gas inspection customers.

Broad incumbents

• Teledyne FLIR: Teledyne FLIR is a global leader in thermal imaging and condition-monitoring cameras. While not a direct videoscope competitor, FLIR overlaps with viZaar's thermal imaging and UAV-based inspection offering (PV/solar, building, industrial plant inspections).
• Eddyfi Technologies (NDT Global): Eddyfi/NDT Global offers advanced NDT inspection services and equipment across multiple modalities (ultrasonic, eddy current, visual). It is a broader incumbent than viZaar, but overlaps in industrial plant and pipeline inspection services.

Emerging players

• Flyability: Swiss-based Flyability makes the Elios collision-tolerant indoor inspection drone. Flyability is both a viZaar distribution partner (Germany since 2017) and an emerging competitor in drone-based inspection of confined spaces that overlaps with viZaar's IPIDRO and Stereo2-based offering.
• Multinnov: French-based Multinnov manufactures the Stereo2 indoor inspection drone, which viZaar exclusively distributes in Germany. As an emerging drone-inspection OEM, Multinnov is partly a partner and partly a thematic competitor in confined-space industrial inspection.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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