What Eureca does

Eureca Messtechnik GmbH is a German technical distribution and consulting company headquartered in Cologne, founded in 1997, that supplies OEM components and engineering services for optical measurement systems, industrial cameras, and thermoelectric cooling. Its portfolio spans four product groups: optoelectronics (CCD/CMOS image sensors with in-house modification services, custom development via partner Caeleste, line scan camera boards, photodiode amplifiers, microspectrometers, and CIS modules); optics and filters (lenses from ZEISS, Kowa, Optowl, Qioptiq, Schneider Kreuznach, and OPT, plus interference, fluorescence, neutral density, absorption, and continuously variable filters, diffractive optical elements, test targets, and chrome masks); cooling technology (Peltier elements and accessories with project planning and simulation); and electronic sockets (Andon). Eureca also delivers technical consulting, image simulation, camera parameter measurement, custom sensor development with 6–8 month cycles, and training seminars priced at 499–1199 EUR per attendee.\n\nThe company operates a hybrid go-to-market combining consultative B2B direct sales for OEM projects (with technical consulting embedded in the sales cycle), a maker-shop e-commerce channel for small-quantity standard items, and sample programs such as the FLIR First Choice initiative for new projects. Revenue is generated through hardware resale, professional services (consulting, custom development, seminars), and small-volume DOE prototyping. Eureca functions as the exclusive or primary German representative for a curated set of international manufacturers — Caeleste (BE), CMOS Sensor Inc., FLIR, Andon (US), Delta Optical Thin Film (DK), Isuzu Glass (JP), and others — giving German customers a single contracting interface across the optical stack and giving principals a localized channel.\n\nThe firm serves four primary customer segments: OEM manufacturers developing new devices and measurement methods (primary segment), R&D institutions, machine vision integrators, and defense/space applications. Differentiation rests on a proprietary image simulation system that predicts sensor output from physical parameters without hardware prototypes, a ZIM-funded DOE design and manufacturing capability, and a deep in-house engineering team that bridges component supply with custom sensor development. There is no disclosed external funding, ownership has not changed in available records, and the company remains privately held with 11–50 employees.

Name

Eureca

Legal name

EURECA Messtechnik GmbH

Website

https://eureca.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eureca Messtechnik GmbH is a Cologne-based German technical distributor and engineering consultancy that supplies OEM optoelectronics, optics, filters, Peltier cooling, and electronic sockets, with value-added services including custom CCD/CMOS sensor development, image simulation, and training seminars for industrial, R&D, machine vision, and defense customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Optical and Optoelectronic Components Distribution

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs) (HDAHAAAH), Lenses & Optical Accessories (Lenses, Filters, Adapters, Teleconverters) (CRACAPAF), Sensor Fusion, Interface ICs & Modules (AFE/Readout/Packaging/Calibration) (HDAHALAO), Photoresists & Lithography Materials (Resists, Developers, Strippers) (IMAEAKAB)

Keywords

• Optical components distribution
• CCD CMOS image sensors
• Optical filters and lenses
• Thermoelectric cooling systems
• OEM technical consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Cologne

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Component Sales: Sale of optoelectronic components including CCD/CMOS sensors, optical filters, lenses, cooling elements, sockets, test targets, chrommasks, and DOEs. Products sourced from multiple manufacturers and distributed in Germany.
2. Technical Consulting Services: Technical and scientific consulting in CCD/CMOS image sensors, optics, filters, lightings, and thermoelectric cooling systems. Includes camera parameter measurement and image simulation services.
3. Training Seminars: Educational seminars on optoelectronic components covering CCD/CMOS sensors, camera systems, and photography. Offered in basic, advanced, and specialized formats with pricing from 499-1199 EUR.
4. Custom Development: Customized development of CCD/CMOS sensors and driving electronics tailored to specific applications with exclusive manufacturing. Services include feasibility checking and specification estimation.
5. DOE Prototyping and Production: Prototype and small volume production of diffractive optical elements as chrome masks on glass, with lithographic or injection molding options for larger volumes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Eureca Messtechnik GmbH distributes and supplies OEM components for optical measurement systems, including optoelectronics (CCD/CMOS image sensors, microspectrometers, LED lighting), optical filters and lenses, thermoelectric Peltier cooling elements, and electronic sockets. The company also provides technical consulting, custom CCD/CMOS sensor development (in cooperation with Caeleste), image simulation services, camera parameter measurement, and educational seminars. Eureca acts as the German representative or distributor for multiple international manufacturers including FLIR, Caeleste, CMOS Sensor Inc., Isuzu Glass, Delta Optical Thin Film, Andon, ZEISS, Kowa, Qioptiq, and Schneider Kreuznach.

Product overview

Eureca Messtechnik GmbH is a German company specializing in technical consulting, development, and supply of OEM components for optical measurement systems. The portfolio centers on optoelectronics (CCD/CMOS image sensors, microspectrometers, LED lighting), optics and filters (lenses, interference and absorption filters, continuously variable filters, diffractive optical elements, test targets, chrome masks), cooling technology (Peltier elements and accessories), and electronic sockets. The company differentiates through value-added services including custom sensor development (with partner Caeleste), image simulation, camera parameter measurement, and professional seminars on imaging technology. Eureca serves as German distributor for FLIR cameras and represents manufacturers including Caeleste, CMOS Sensor Inc., Isuzu Glass, and Delta Optical Thin Film.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Microspectrometers Compact microspectrometers with integrated embossing grid for rugged OEM applications, covering 350-850 nm spectral range at 10 nm resolution. Equipped with a Hamamatsu 2048-pixel line sensor and USB interface with SMA fiber connector. Designed for OEM developers needing spectral analysis for light source characterization, fluorescence measurement, and R&D spectral monitoring.
• CCD/CMOS Image Sensors CCD/CMOS image sensors including modification services such as cover glass removal, filter attachment, and UV coating application. Includes custom development in cooperation with Caeleste (Belgium) and in-house developed line scan camera boards and photodiode amplifiers. For OEM manufacturers developing imaging systems requiring tailored sensor solutions.
• LED Lighting Solutions LED lighting products for machine vision, industrial imaging, and horticultural applications. Includes Metaphase LED illuminations for industrial imaging and Crocus Labs dynamic plant lamps for horticultural and agricultural lighting. For machine vision integrators and industrial automation customers.
• Optical Lenses Optical lenses from major manufacturers including ZEISS, Kowa, Optowl (Ricoh), Qioptiq (Linos), Schneider Kreuznach, and OPT Machine Vision. Includes specialized linear lenses for scanners and surface analysis applications. For industrial imaging, machine vision, and scientific imaging customers.
• Optical Filters Broad portfolio of optical filters including high-transmission interference filters, IR filters on plastic substrate, fluorescence filters for bioanalytics and microscopy, metal-coated neutral density filters (0.05 to 3.0 OD), absorption filters (IR/colored glass/plastic), and wedge-shaped continuously variable filters (linear variable bandpass, variable edge, variable dichroic beamsplitters). Also distributes Isuzu Glass colored glass filter series (IHU, ITY, IUV, ISK, IEC/IEB/IVB/IVG, ILA/ILB, IND, IIR-SF). For spectroscopy, fluorescence, machine vision, and analytical instrumentation applications.
• Diffractive Optical Elements (DOEs) Custom diffractive optical elements developed and produced by Eureca for beam splitting, beam shaping, beam homogenization, pattern projection, wavefront correction, image multiplexing, and diffractive lenses. Manufactured as chrome masks on glass for prototypes, with lithographic or injection molding options for larger volumes. For laser system developers and optical system integrators.
• Test Targets and Chrome Masks Resolution test targets including Siemens stars (on baryt paper, film, or glass, from 0.015 LP/mm to 250 LP/mm), USAF-1951 test charts, chromatic aberration test charts, and distortion test targets in custom sizes up to 90x90 cm. Also custom chrome masks on SL-glass (BCB-Chrom) with OD-5 and accuracy better than ±0.3 µm, including single slits (10, 30, 100 µm widths) and multi-element masks for diffraction experiments. Available via online maker shop for small quantities.
• Peltier Cooling Elements and Accessories Thermoelectric Peltier cooling elements in various sizes and cooling capacities, with accessories including fans, heat sinks, heat exchangers, temperature controllers, and temperature sensors. Includes project planning, simulation, and custom development of customer-specific Peltier elements. For sensor cooling and thermal management in imaging and electronic systems.
• Electronic Sockets High-reliability electronic sockets from Andon Electronic Corp (US Patent #5,588,847), including BGA, DIP, LCC, SIP, PGA, PLCC, and TO socket types. Also includes special sockets for image sensors, DC/DC converters, fuses, gas sensors, LEDs, oscillators, batteries, and other components. Distributed in German-speaking markets.
• FLIR Cameras German distribution of FLIR image processing cameras including Forge, Blackfly S (Spinnaker), Grasshopper, and Oryx series for industrial and scientific imaging. Includes camera selection assistance and eligibility checks for manufacturer sample programs. For OEM manufacturers and system integrators.
• CIS Modules for Scanning Applications Contact image sensor modules for scanning applications. Eureca is the German representative for CMOS Sensor Inc., providing these modules to the German market. For scanner manufacturers and document imaging system developers.
• Technical and Scientific Consulting Technical and scientific consulting services in CCD/CMOS image sensors, optics and filters, lighting, and thermoelectric cooling systems, including military and space applications. Helps OEM customers with component selection, system design, and integration decisions. Provided by Eureca's interdisciplinary team of natural scientists and engineers.
• Customized CCD/CMOS Sensor Development Custom development of image sensors and driving electronics tailored to specific applications, in cooperation with Caeleste (Belgium). Includes support from conception through manufacturing partner selection to end of product life, with average development time of 6-8 months and exclusive manufacturing. Includes feasibility checking and specification estimation services.
• Image Simulation and Camera Measurement Services Proprietary image simulation system that generates virtual still and moving images from technical sensor and camera data based on physical principles, including photon noise, dark noise, readout noise, dark current, fixed pattern noise, MTF/CTF, de-bayering, and dynamic range. Enables sensor evaluation without physical prototypes. Also includes camera parameter measurement services based on photon transfer curves, determining conversion rate, read out noise, dark current, full well capacity, linearity, fixed pattern noise, and quantum efficiency.
• Seminars and Training Programs Educational seminars on optoelectronic components including basic seminars on CCD/CMOS sensor structure and function, advanced seminars on photon-to-image processes, camera system design, and measurement methods, and specialized seminars on photography techniques. Priced at 499 EUR (1 day), 899 EUR (2 days), 1199 EUR (3 days) with early bird discounts available. Also offers customized training programs for developers and technicians. Held in Cologne, Germany.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average development time for custom sensors: 6-8 months
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and standard.

• FLIRcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEureca is a German distributor for FLIR image processing cameras, offering the full range of FLIR industrial and scientific cameras to the German market with technical support and the FLIR First Choice sample program for new projects.
• CaelestecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian company for which Eureca serves as German representative office. Eureca offers customized development of CCD/CMOS image sensors in cooperation with Caeleste, enabling exclusive manufacturing of custom sensors tailored to specific applications.
• CMOS Sensor Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEureca serves as German representative for CMOS Sensor Inc., providing CIS modules for scan applications to the German market.
• AndonmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAndon Electronic Corp. is a US-based manufacturer (US Patent #5,588,847) of high-reliability sockets. Eureca distributes Andon sockets including BGA, DIP, LCC, PGA, PLCC, SIP, and TO types in German-speaking markets.
• Delta Optical Thin FilmmajorTechnology or IntegrationDanish specialist in continuously variable filters (CVF/LVF). Eureca distributes Delta's linear variable bandpass filters, edge filters, dichroic beamsplitters, and filter sets for spectroscopy and fluorescence applications.
• Isuzu GlassmajorTechnology or IntegrationJapanese manufacturer of optical colored glass filters. Eureca distributes Isuzu's filter series including IHU (UV transmitting), ITY (UV sharp cut), IUV (UV/Visible absorbing), ISK (heat absorbing), IEC/IEB/IVB/IVG (color compensation), ILA/ILB (light balancing), IND (neutral density), and IIR-SF (infrared) for applications in optoelectronics, office automation, photography, lighting, and medical technology.
• MetaphasestandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEureca distributes Metaphase LED lighting products for machine vision and industrial imaging applications.
• Crocus LabsstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEureca distributes dynamic plant lamps from Crocus Labs for horticultural and agricultural lighting applications.
• ZEISS, Kowa, Optowl, Qioptiq, Schneider Kreuznach, OPT Machine VisionmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEureca distributes lenses from multiple major manufacturers including ZEISS, Kowa, OPTOWL (Ricoh), Qioptiq (Linos), Schneider Kreuznach, and OPT Machine Vision for industrial and scientific imaging applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• OptoSigma: Manufacturer and distributor of optical components, filters, and optomechanical assemblies serving European and global research and OEM markets. Comparable to Eureca's optics/filter distribution line with growing custom capabilities.
• Resolve Optics: UK-based specialist in custom and OEM optical lens design and manufacture. Comparable to Eureca's custom optical solutions work, particularly for niche industrial and scientific OEM applications requiring specialized lens assemblies.

Direct peers

• Rauscher GmbH: Long-established German machine vision distributor supplying industrial cameras, frame grabbers, optics, and software to OEMs. Direct competitor to Eureca in the German industrial imaging market with similar technical consulting value proposition.
• STEMMER IMAGING: German-headquartered machine vision and imaging technology distributor serving OEMs across Europe with cameras, optics, lighting, and software. Direct peer to Eureca, operating at larger scale with broader product portfolio and similar consultative B2B sales motion.
• Laser Components GmbH: German specialist distributor and manufacturer of laser optics, optical components, photodetectors, and infrared sensors. Directly comparable to Eureca as a Germany-based optoelectronics distributor offering both catalog products and custom/specialty engineering.
• AMS Technologies: European distributor of optoelectronic components, thermal management, and power electronics with strong DACH presence. Comparable to Eureca in combining distribution of premium supplier brands with custom engineering services across optics and sensors.

Broad incumbents

• Thorlabs: Vertically integrated US-headquartered photonics manufacturer and distributor offering optics, lasers, detectors, and optomechanics with global catalog operations. Comparable to Eureca in serving research and OEM customers with optical components and engineered subsystems, though at far greater scale and with owned manufacturing.
• Edmund Optics: Global incumbent manufacturer and distributor of optical components, lenses, filters, and imaging systems with extensive catalog and engineering services. Comparable to Eureca in lens/filter distribution and technical consulting, but operating at much larger global scale with direct manufacturing.
• Hamamatsu Photonics: Major Japanese manufacturer of photonic sensors including CCD/CMOS image sensors, spectrometers, and detectors. Eureca integrates Hamamatsu line sensors into its microspectrometer products, making Hamamatsu a strategic supplier and a broader incumbent in the same technology category.

Others

• Caeleste: Belgian custom CCD/CMOS image sensor design house and foundry. Not a competitor but a strategic partner and manufacturing backbone for Eureca's custom sensor development service, relevant for understanding the custom-sensor supply ecosystem in which Eureca operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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