Name

Peak Beam Systems

Legal name

Peak Beam Systems, Inc.

Website

https://peakbeam.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Edgemont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Searchlight Hardware Sales: Peak Beam Systems generates primary revenue from the sale of Maxa Beam Searchlights including handheld (MBS-410 Series) and remote-controlled models (MBS-430-Y, MBS-430-W4, MBPKG-E Series). These are one-time hardware purchases with varying configurations and accessories.
2. Battery Systems and Accessories: Sales of LiFePO4 batteries (MBP-1308, MBP-1308-FG), battery chargers, power cords, mounts, filters (infrared, amber), wired controllers, storage cases, and replacement lamp/lens kits.
3. Extended Warranties: Extended warranties may be purchased at time of sale for an additional fee beyond the standard 12-month warranty.
4. Equipment Rentals: Peak Beam offers rental of Maxa Beam Searchlights for film and TV production. Featured in movies including Jurassic Park, Alien vs. Predator, Blade, and TV shows like NCIS, CSI: Miami, and 24.
5. Contract Manufacturing Services: Peak Beam provides contract manufacturing services including machine shop/metalworking (CNC Mill, CNC Lathe), electromechanical assembly, PCB assembly, wire harness and custom cable assembly, and CAD design services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Peak Beam Systems designs and manufactures the Maxa Beam line of high-intensity Xenon short-arc searchlights delivering 12,000,000 CandlePower output with up to 4.3-mile range. The portfolio includes handheld (MBS-410), quick-mount remote-controlled (MBS-430-Y), rail-mounted (MBS-430-W4), and environmental enclosure (MBPKG-E) form factors, supported by LiFePO4 battery systems, smart chargers, IR filters, mounts, wired controllers, and contract manufacturing services for military, law enforcement, and security customers.

Product overview

Peak Beam Systems manufactures the Maxa Beam line of high-intensity Xenon searchlights for military, law enforcement, and security applications. The product portfolio centers on the core Maxa Beam searchlight technology available in three form factors: handheld (MBS-410), quick-mount remote-controlled (MBS-430-Y Series), rail-mounted (MBS-430-W4 Series), and environmental enclosure (MBPKG-E Series). These deliver 12,000,000 CandlePower output with 1° to 40° motorized beam width adjustment, strobe mode for non-lethal deterrence, and optional IR illumination. The handheld searchlights are sold as complete packages (MBPKG-GO, MBPKG-B, MBPKG-SK, MBPKG-D, MBPKG-EOF, MBPKG-F, MBPKG-C, MBPKG-MP) bundling the searchlight with batteries, chargers, filters, and storage cases. Remote-controlled models integrate via RS-232 serial interface into computer-controlled surveillance and security systems. The accessory ecosystem includes LiFePO4 batteries (MBP-1308, MBP-1308-FG), smart chargers (MBP-3200 Series), IR and specialty filters, mounts, wired controllers, power supplies, storage cases, and lamp/lens maintenance kits. The company also offers contract manufacturing services for PCB design and electromechanical assembly.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MBS-410 Handheld Maxa Beam Searchlight Portable handheld Xenon searchlight delivering 12,000,000 CandlePower output with 3,500+ meter range. Features motorized beam width adjustment (1° spot to 40° flood), three intensity levels, and strobe mode for non-lethal deterrence. Battery-powered (sold separately) for military, law enforcement, and security applications.
• MBS-430-Y Series Quick-Mount Searchlights Remote-controlled searchlights featuring Peak Beam's proprietary four-point locking mechanism for tool-free quick attachment. Deliver 12,000,000 CandlePower with 3,500 meter range. Computer-controllable via RS-232 serial interface. IP66/IP67 rated for harsh environments. Suitable for surveillance, security, and vehicle-mounted applications.
• MBS-430-W4 Series Rail-Mounted Searchlights Remote-controlled searchlights designed for MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny accessory rail mounting with no tools required. Deliver 12,000,000 CandlePower with 4.3-mile range. Engineered to withstand shock and recoil from heavy weapons. IP66/IP67 rated for high-stress environments.
• MBPKG-E Series Environmental Enclosure Searchlights Remote-controlled searchlights housed in marine-grade aluminum enclosure with internal cooling system for permanent outdoor installation. 12,000,000 CandlePower output with 3,500 meter range. Multiple input voltages (12VDC, 24VDC, 48VDC). MIL-STD-810G certified for extreme temperatures and salt fog environments. IP67 rated.
• Maxa Beam Crew-Served Weapon Light (CSWL) Crew-Served Weapon Light system designed for Picatinny rail mounting on vehicles, Remote Weapons Stations (RWS), and heavy weapons. Features 12,000,000 CandlePower output with remote-controlled strobe and beam width adjustment.
• MBPKG-MP Maxa Beam Motion Picture Package Professional film/TV production kit including MBS-410 searchlight, two LiFePO4 batteries, and color correction filters (85, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8) to optimize beam appearance for filming. Featured in productions including Jurassic Park, Blade, and True Lies.
• MBPKG-C Maxa Beam Search and Rescue Package Tailored for SAR and emergency response including MBS-410 searchlight, two LiFePO4 batteries, AC/DC charger, amber smoke/fog filter, and collimating lens for even flood illumination.
• MBPKG-F Maxa Beam Force Protection Package Maritime security package for U.S. Navy vessels including MBS-410 searchlight, three LiFePO4 batteries, two AC/DC chargers, full maintenance kit, IR and amber filters, and wheeled storage case.
• MBPKG-EOF Escalation of Force Package Designed for continuous round-the-clock use including MBS-410 searchlight, two LiFePO4 batteries, lamp/lens maintenance kit, IR and amber filters, and wheeled storage case. Features programmable strobe for non-lethal deterrence at vehicle checkpoints, shipboard protection, and perimeter security.
• MBPKG-D Maxa Beam Deluxe Package Most popular military and law enforcement system including MBS-410 searchlight, two LiFePO4 batteries, AC/DC charge capability, 850nm infrared filter, and storage case. 115-minute runtime per battery on regular beam.
• MBP-1308 / MBP-1308-FG LiFePO4 Battery 7.5Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate rechargeable battery for handheld searchlights. 115-minute run time on default beam, 75 minutes on high beam. 2,500 life cycles. MBP-1308-FG model includes 5-level LED fuel gauge for state of charge/health monitoring.
• MBP-3200 Series Battery Chargers Multi-voltage smart chargers for MBP-1308 LiFePO4 batteries. MBP-3200-AD offers AC/DC charging with 100-minute charge time and advanced status feedback. MBP-3205 (AC-only) and MBP-3230 (12VDC) also available with 110-minute charge time.
• Infrared Filters (MBA-1715, MBA-1850, MBA-1900) Longpass infrared filters that convert searchlight to covert IR illuminator. MBA-1850 850nm filter (best choice, 1400m range), MBA-1715 715nm semi-covert (2500m range), MBA-1900 920nm fully covert (500m range). Invisible to naked eye but aids night vision devices.
• Wired Remote Controllers Remote controllers for wired operation of Maxa Beam searchlights. Options include plastic handles (MBA-8406, MBA-8425) and sealed metal controllers (MBA-8406-MP, MBA-8425-MP) with 6-foot or 25-foot cables. Feature momentary on/off and four-way joystick for spot, flood, high beam, and strobe control.
• Searchlight Power Supplies 100-240VAC power supplies for direct searchlight power. MBP-4000-L, MBP-4000S, MBP-5010 for dry locations; MBP-4000S-67 sealed IP67-rated unit for wet locations. MBP-5010 connects directly without power cable.
• Maxa Beam Storage Cases Waterproof injection-molded polypropylene copolymer storage cases with custom foam inserts. MBA-6190 mini tactical (13x16.4x6.8 in), MBA-6200 tactical (15.5x20x7.9 in), MBA-6250-W wheeled (18x23x11.6 in). Gasketed, airtight, corrosion and impact resistant with automatic pressure equalization valve.
• Maxa Beam Control Software (MBA-GUI) Windows-compatible graphical user interface software for computer control of RS-232-enabled Maxa Beam searchlights. Allows beam width, intensity level, and strobe rate adjustment via mouse. Included with all RS-232-enabled searchlights.
• Contract Manufacturing Services Contract manufacturing services including machine shop/metalworking (CNC Mill, CNC Lathe), electromechanical assembly, PCB assembly, wire harness and custom cable assembly, and CAD design services for external customers.
• Maxa Beam Equipment Rentals Rental of Maxa Beam Searchlights for film and TV production. Featured in movies including Jurassic Park, Alien vs. Predator, Blade, and TV shows like NCIS, CSI: Miami, and 24.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,000,000 CandlePower output with 4.3-mile (6,925 meter) range at 0.25 lux on target
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature7 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NightSearcher: NightSearcher is a UK-based manufacturer of high-power portable searchlights, floodlights, and emergency scene lighting used by emergency services, military, and security customers. It is a comparable peer in handheld and vehicle-mounted high-intensity illumination with similar international distribution.
• Streamlight: Streamlight is a U.S. manufacturer of high-performance portable lighting, including tactical flashlights and weapon-mounted lights sold heavily to military, law enforcement, and federal customers. It competes head-to-head with Peak Beam in the tactical/illumination category serving overlapping government end-users.
• SureFire: SureFire designs and manufactures tactical flashlights, weapon lights, and suppressors used by U.S. military and law enforcement. It is a direct comparable in handheld and weapon-mounted high-intensity illumination for the same defense and federal agency buyers.
• Larson Electronics: Larson Electronics supplies industrial, hazardous-location, and military-grade lighting including high-intensity portable and vehicle-mounted searchlights. Its military and security lighting range competes with Peak Beam in industrial/institutional illumination applications.
• Pelican Products: Pelican Products manufactures rugged tactical flashlights, weapon-mounted lights, and remote-area lighting systems widely used by military and law enforcement. While broader in scope, its tactical lighting portfolio overlaps materially with Peak Beam's military-grade handheld searchlight offerings.
• Unity Manufacturing: Unity Manufacturing produces high-intensity handheld and mounted searchlights explicitly for military, marine, and border security applications. It is one of the closest direct competitors to Peak Beam's Maxa Beam handheld and remote-controlled searchlights.
• Golight: Golight designs and manufactures remote-controlled and fixed-mount spotlights/searchlights used in marine, military, law enforcement, and specialty vehicle applications. Its motorized remote-controlled lights compete directly with Peak Beam's MBS-430 and MBPKG-E remote-controlled product lines.
• FoxFury Lighting Solutions: FoxFury produces portable, hands-free, and weapon-mounted lighting for military, law enforcement, forensic, and industrial first responders. Its product breadth in tactical and scene-lighting applications overlaps directly with Peak Beam's handheld and remote-controlled searchlight lines.

Regional players

• ADALIT: ADALIT (a Spanish-based brand under the group that includes other industrial lighting players) manufactures professional tactical and hazardous-area portable lamps for firefighters, military, and security professionals. It is a regional peer offering comparable professional handheld lighting solutions to European defense and safety customers.
• Wolf Safety Lamp Company: Wolf Safety is a UK manufacturer of portable safety lamps and explosion-proof lighting for hazardous-area, mining, and emergency-response applications. It is a regional peer in rugged portable illumination, serving comparable industrial and safety markets primarily in the UK and Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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