Synergys Technologies

What Synergys Technologies does

Synergys Technologies is a French industrial diagnostic equipment company founded in 1996 by Jean-Marc SINGER and headquartered in Altkirch, France. The company develops and distributes proprietary and third-party instruments — including ultrasonic detection cameras, vibration analyzers, laser alignment systems, thermal imaging cameras, and UV inspection cameras — for predictive and preventive maintenance across industrial plants, energy operators, and manufacturing facilities. The company is the inventor of the LEAKSHOOTER® ultrasonic visualization camera (launched 2013) and the VSHOOTER® vibration analysis camera (launched 2016), both positioned as world-first products, and owns six registered trademarks (LEAKSHOOTER®, VSHOOTER®, STRAPSHOOTER®, ASHOOTER®, BALISHOOTER®, MCP) tied to its proprietary hardware and software ecosystem.

The portfolio spans five core technology families: LEAKSHOOTER acoustic cameras for compressed air, gas, and steam trap diagnostics; VSHOOTER vibration analyzers for rotating machinery; ASHOOTER laser alignment systems and geometric measurement tools; portable thermal cameras (C200 PRO+, P200, PX1 5G); and CoroCAM UV cameras for high-voltage corona detection. Software products — LEAK REPORT EDITOR for ISO 50001 audit reports and STRAPSHOOTER for automatic steam trap classification — couple hardware to reporting workflows. The company also distributes third-party brands including CEMB vibration/balancing instruments, CoroCAM UV cameras, and SUPARULE ultrasonic telemeters.

Synergys generates revenue through hardware sales and professional services (UV inspection of high-voltage lines, calibration). Go-to-market is primarily through a global distributor network — exclusive distributors in France and international distributors across Europe and South Asia — supplemented by direct quote-based sales via the bilingual website. The company is privately held, employs 11-50 people, has no disclosed external funding, and continues to operate under founder leadership.

Name

Synergys Technologies

Legal name

Synergys Technologies

Website

https://synergys-technologies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Synergys Technologies is a French industrial diagnostic equipment manufacturer and distributor founded in 1996, developing ultrasonic leak detection cameras, vibration analyzers, laser alignment systems, and thermal/UV inspection tools for predictive maintenance across industrial plants and energy operators worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Altkirch

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Diagnostic Equipment Sales: SYNERGYS TECHNOLOGIES sells proprietary diagnostic instruments (LEAKSHOOTER®, VSHOOTER®, ASHOOTER®) and distributed brands (CEMB, FLIR-based thermal cameras, CoroCAM UV cameras, SUPARULE). The company transitioned from exclusive distributor (for 15+ years) to also manufacturing its own instruments since 2011. Products are sold through distributors globally and directly via quote requests.
2. Service Provision / Prestations: SYNERGYS TECHNOLOGIES offers service provision (prestations de services) for predictive maintenance and leak detection, including on-site inspections for UV inspection of HV transmission lines (RTE contract), calibration services for vibrometers (from 7Hz to 10000Hz), and maintenance services for industrial clients.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Synergys Technologies manufactures and distributes proprietary industrial diagnostic instruments for predictive and preventive maintenance, including ultrasonic leak detection cameras (LEAKSHOOTER), vibration analysis cameras (VSHOOTER), laser shaft alignment systems (ASHOOTER), thermal imaging cameras, and UV inspection cameras (CoroCAM). The company also distributes third-party brands (CEMB, SUPARULE) and offers service provisions for industrial leak detection, calibration, and HV transmission line UV inspection.

Product overview

Synergys Technologies is a French industrial preventive maintenance company founded in 1996 that develops and distributes diagnostic solutions. The company invented the LEAKSHOOTER acoustic camera concept for ultrasonic leak detection and has expanded into vibration analysis (VSHOOTER series), laser alignment (ASHOOTER), thermal imaging (C200, P200, PX1 series), UV inspection (CoroCAM series), and geometric measurement (SP Prolevel/PROLINE, MicroLEVEL). The product portfolio centers on five core technology families: LEAKSHOOTER acoustic cameras for compressed air/gas leak detection with steam trap diagnostics; VSHOOTER vibration analyzers for predictive maintenance of rotating machinery; laser alignment systems (ASHOOTER+, SteelShims, TRUMMETER, ROTACHOCK); thermal cameras for temperature monitoring; and UV cameras for high-voltage inspection. Software tools like LEAK REPORT EDITOR and STRAPSHOOTER complement the hardware offerings for data analysis and automated diagnostics. The company transitioned from distribution to manufacturing since 2011, with key innovations launched at Hannover Messe 2016 and subsequent years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LEAKSHOOTER V2+ Acoustic camera with embedded camera for detecting compressed air and gas leaks. Capable of identifying leaks as small as a syringe needle from up to 15 meters distance, with K Function for estimating leak severity and associated costs. Designed for industrial plant maintenance technicians.
• LEAKSHOOTER V2+ IR Acoustic imager with integrated 160x120 px thermal camera offering Iron, Black & White, and Rainbow color palettes for detecting leaks and thermal anomalies in industrial environments.
• LEAKSHOOTER V3+ PRO Triple-function acoustic camera combining leak detection, steam trap control via STRAPSHOOTER software, and integrated thermal camera for hot spot detection. Provides automatic diagnosis of steam trap conditions including thermostatic, thermodynamic, and ball float types.
• LEAK REPORT EDITOR PC software for creating and editing leak audit reports (PDF, email) compliant with ISO 50001. Allows customization of reports with logos, leak photos with cost estimates, and graphical visualization of potential savings.
• VSHOOTER+ Touchscreen vibration analyzer for predictive maintenance of rotating machinery. Automatically detects imbalance, misalignment, foundation defects, bearing shocks, and lubrication issues. Features BALISHOOTER mode and integrated infrared thermal camera (160x120 px).
• VSHOOTER+WL Vibration analyzer with wireless triaxial sensor using Bluetooth BLE 5.0. Enables simultaneous measurement of horizontal, vertical, and axial vibrations with single sensor placement. Includes infrared thermal camera (160x120 px).
• VSHOOTER-3-WL Auto vibration analyzer working with rugged smartphone and wireless triaxial sensor. Available in 4 versions: Standard, IR (80x60 px thermal), IR HD (256x192 px), and ATEX certified. Features Multimeter Mode and MCP Mode for predictive maintenance.
• ASHOOTER+ Cordless laser shaft alignment system for horizontal rotating machinery. Compact, intuitive design with thermal camera for initial thermal evaluation of machine components. Can be paired with VSHOOTER+ for combined vibration and alignment analysis.
• VA3 PRO Data collector and balancing instrument for vibration analysis and single/dual-plane balancing of rotating machinery.
• VA5 PRO Advanced data collector and balancing instrument for vibration analysis with extended measurement and analysis capabilities for rotating machinery.
• CEMB N330 Rotor balancing instrument for dynamic balancing of rotating components in industrial applications.
• CEMB N130-GL Grinding wheel balancer for precision balancing of grinding wheels in machine tool applications.
• CEMB N130 Portable vibration analyzer for measuring and analyzing vibration in industrial rotating machinery.
• VIBRIO Vibration analyzer for monitoring and analyzing vibration in industrial equipment.
• CEMB AL10 Laser aligner for pulley and belt alignment, enabling precise positioning to reduce wear and vibration in power transmission systems.
• C200 PRO+ Portable thermal camera for detecting thermal anomalies in electrical and mechanical equipment, enabling predictive maintenance through temperature monitoring.
• P200 Compact thermal camera for thermal inspection in industrial environments, providing mobility for on-site temperature analysis.
• PX1 5G Smartphone thermal camera with 5G connectivity for mobile thermal imaging diagnostics in industrial maintenance applications.
• C0ROCAM 8 UV camera for detecting electrical discharge activity (corona effect) on high-voltage transmission lines and electrical installations.
• CoroCAM 7 UV inspection camera for early detection of electrical defects on high-voltage equipment through ultraviolet radiation imaging.
• COROCAM 6D UV camera system for inspecting electrical installations and overhead transmission lines for corona discharge and tracking defects.
• SUPARULE Ultrasonic telemeter for measuring cable conductor heights in electrical distribution and telecommunications maintenance, capable of measuring up to 6 cables with minimum 15cm spacing.
• Prestations UV Service UV inspection services for high-voltage electrical installations, including inspection from ground and helicopter for overhead transmission line monitoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 40% of steam traps in industrial plants are in poor condition, and approximately 20% of steam is lost through leaking traps
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RTE (Réseau de Transport d'Électricité)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2016RTE (France) awarded SYNERGYS TECHNOLOGIES a major contract for UV inspection of its new overhead HV transmission lines. Inspections conducted both from the ground and from a helicopter using the CoroCAM 7 UV camera. This represents a major breakthrough after nearly 20 years in the market.
• South Asian VSHOOTER DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 May 2016South Asian distributors met in Hong Kong for a major distributor meeting covering vibration measurement fundamentals and marketing/demonstration of the VSHOOTER VBS1T. All participants signed distribution agreements.
• European VSHOOTER DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 April 20167 European companies signed distribution contracts for the VSHOOTER in their respective countries following a half-day meeting covering vibration analysis fundamentals and a preview of the VSHOOTER VBS1T product.
• CAPTRONICminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAPTRONIC is a French partner supporting SYNERGYS TECHNOLOGIES' innovation and development journey. Mentioned as one of the partners thanked by Jean-Marc SINGER, President, for their support since the beginning.
• CCI (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) is a partner supporting SYNERGYS TECHNOLOGIES. Mentioned as one of the partners thanked by Jean-Marc SINGER for their continued support.
• Région Grand EstminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRégion Grand Est is a regional government partner supporting SYNERGYS TECHNOLOGIES. Mentioned as one of the partners thanked by Jean-Marc SINGER for their support of the company's innovation journey.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• PRUFTECHNIK: PRUFTECHNIK is a German specialist in laser shaft alignment and condition monitoring systems for rotating machinery. It directly competes with Synergys' ASHOOTER+ alignment system and shares the same industrial maintenance end-customer.
• UE Systems: UE Systems is a US-based manufacturer of ultrasonic inspection instruments (Ultraprobe series) for leak detection, electrical inspection, and condition monitoring. It overlaps directly with Synergys' LEAKSHOOTER ultrasonic visualization camera, although UE Systems uses a contact/handheld probe approach rather than acoustic imaging.
• ACOEM (01dB, Metravib): ACOEM's 01dB brand is a pioneer in acoustic cameras (Cadolle/CADIX lines) and industrial vibration monitoring. It is one of the most direct competitors to LEAKSHOOTER's acoustic imaging concept and shares the predictive-maintenance go-to-market focus.
• SDT International: SDT International is a Belgium-based specialist in ultrasonic detection equipment for condition monitoring and leak detection. It is the closest direct competitor to Synergys' LEAKSHOOTER product line, targeting overlapping industrial maintenance use cases for compressed air, gas, and steam trap inspection.

Broad incumbents

• Emerson (AMS / Plantweb): Emerson's AMS suite and Plantweb ecosystem deliver plant-wide condition monitoring including wireless vibration, acoustic, and thermal analytics. It competes with Synergys' portfolio at the integrated-platform level and is consolidating the same industrial reliability use cases into a single vendor stack.
• Brüel & Kjær (HBK): Brüel & Kjær (part of HBK) is a global leader in sound and vibration measurement instrumentation, serving industrial predictive maintenance with data acquisition and FFT analyzers. It competes with Synergys' VSHOOTER vibration analysis line and represents the broad-incumbent standard in the same customer base.
• Teledyne FLIR: Teledyne FLIR is the dominant global supplier of thermal imaging cameras used for industrial predictive maintenance and condition monitoring. It supplies the FLIR-based thermal modules integrated into several Synergys products and competes broadly across thermal, acoustic, and vibration diagnostic categories.
• SKF (Condition Monitoring): SKF's Condition Monitoring division offers wireless vibration sensors, online monitoring systems, and alignment tools for rotating machinery. It competes with the VSHOOTER and ASHOOTER lines and benefits from SKF's global bearings-and-service installed base, giving it strong distribution into the same customer segment.
• Fluke Corporation: Fluke (Fortive) is a broad industrial test-and-measurement incumbent supplying handheld thermal imagers, vibration testers, insulation testers, and acoustic tools used by the same maintenance technicians Synergys targets. It is a benchmark for go-to-market scale in the category.

Emerging players

• SONOTEC: SONOTEC is a German specialist in ultrasonic measurement and non-destructive testing, offering leak detectors and acoustic cameras. It is a smaller, niche competitor that overlaps with Synergys' LEAKSHOOTER and ultrasonic detection portfolio for European industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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