Gataca Systems
Gataca Systems is a French developer and integrator of modular microscopy and imaging systems for life-sciences research. It manufactures proprietary photonic products (Cyclops, iLas, Live-SR, LEAF) and integrates third-party components as part of OPTOPRIM Group.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersMassy, France
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Gataca Systems does
Gataca Systems is a French developer and integrator of modular microscopy and imaging systems serving life-sciences research laboratories and select industrial customers. Headquartered in Massy, France, the company has operated since its founding as a specialist in demanding photonic imaging and photo-manipulation techniques. Since 2022, Gataca has been a member company of OPTOPRIM Group, a five-company European photonic and optical integrator formed with OPTOPRIM and Industrial Laser Systems. The firm operates with a lean team of 1-10 employees and serves customers via direct, consultative engagement.
The company's product portfolio combines proprietary photonic systems with a curated catalogue of third-party components. Proprietary offerings include the Cyclops modular inverted microscope (>32mm FOV, fully motorized, layer-based architecture); the iLas 2, iLas 3, and iLas Pulse platforms for 360 TIRF, FRAP, photo-activation, and photo-ablation using proprietary azimuthal TIRF technology; the Live-SR structured illumination super-resolution module (up to 105nm resolution, 1000 fps); the LEAF compact light sheet device; and the iLaunch laser bench. These are bundled with third-party components (Yokogawa CSU spinning disk confocals, Teledyne Photometrics/Qimaging cameras, Cairn Research image splitters, Tokai Hit incubators, Märzhäuser stages, CoolLED/Lumencor LED engines, Chroma/Semrock filters) and unified by Gataca's Modular V2.0 software and ND-Scan for MetaMorph.
Gataca monetizes through direct hardware sales of both proprietary systems and integrated third-party components, custom optical system design and integration services delivered via an industrial design partnership model (from feasibility study through industrialization), and one-time software licensing for Modular V2.0 and ND-Scan. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is consultative direct sales via website contact form, phone, and email, with named research customers spanning CEA Grenoble, Institut Curie (UMR144 CNRS), TU Delft, MBI NUS Singapore, and collaborative work with the Jungmann laboratory on DNA-PAINT super-resolution imaging. The company operates primarily in Europe with global partner-network distribution.
Gataca Systems firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Gataca Systems
- Legal name
- Gataca Systems
- Website
- https://gataca-systems.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Gataca Systems is a French developer and integrator of modular microscopy and imaging systems for life-sciences research. It manufactures proprietary photonic products (Cyclops, iLas, Live-SR, LEAF) and integrates third-party components as part of OPTOPRIM Group.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Gataca Systems industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Scientific Microscopy Instruments
- NAICS
- Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)
- SIC
- Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Microscopy, Imaging & Flow Cytometry Instruments (HLAGAIAE)
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Where Gataca Systems is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Massy
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Gataca Systems business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Systems Sales: Sale of proprietary microscopy systems including iLas series, Cyclops microscope, LEAF light sheet, Live-SR modules, and iLaunch laser benches. Systems are sold as complete integrated solutions with modular components.
- Third-party Component Resale: Resale of microscopy components from industrial partners including cameras (Teledyne Photometrics, Qimaging), illumination systems (CoolLED, Lumencor), confocal systems (Yokogawa), stages (Märzhäuser), incubation systems (Tokai Hit), and accessories.
- Custom Design and Integration Services: Industrial design partnership and manufacturing services for optical systems integration. Supports industrial projects from study through industrialization, providing expertise in integrating high complexity optical systems.
- Software Licensing: Software products including Modular V2.0, ND-Scan for MetaMorph, Visiview, MetaMorph, MetaFluor, and MicroManager integration.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
Gataca Systems product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Gataca Systems designs, manufactures, and integrates modular optical systems for advanced fluorescence microscopy and photo-manipulation, including proprietary iLas 2/3/Pulse laser illumination platforms, Cyclops modular inverted microscope, LEAF light sheet device, Live-SR super-resolution module, and iLaunch laser bench. The company also acts as a value-added integrator and reseller of third-party microscopy components (cameras, spinning disk confocals, LED/laser sources, image splitters, incubation systems, stages, filters, and acquisition software) to deliver complete microscopy solutions for research and industrial customers.
Product overview
Gataca Systems is a European photonic and optical integrator specializing in modular microscopy systems for demanding imaging and photo-manipulation techniques. The company operates as part of OPTOPRIM Group and functions both as a developer/manufacturer of proprietary super resolution photonic products (iLas 2, iLas 3, iLas Pulse, iLaunch, Live SR, LEAF, Cyclops) and as a value-added integrator/distributor of third-party microscopy components (Yokogawa spinning disk confocal systems, Teledyne Photometrics cameras, Cairn Research image splitters and adapters, Tokai Hit incubation systems, Märzhäuser stages, Chroma/Semrock filters, Lumencor/CoolLED LED light sources, and microscopy software platforms such as Visiview, MetaMorph, MetaFluor, and MicroManager). Gataca's proprietary products are designed to work together as an integrated modular system — the iLas series provides laser illumination control, Live SR adds super resolution, LEAF enables light sheet imaging, Cyclops serves as the core modular microscope platform, and iLaunch supplies the laser bench — while third-party components fill detection, illumination, stage, incubation, and software gaps to form complete microscopy solutions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Atlensys Company: Part of OPTOPRIM Group; appears in company logo as Gataca-Systems-logo-2025-Atlensys-Company.png
Products and services
- iLas 2 Multi-application platform providing complete control over laser illumination for wide-field or spinning disk confocal microscopes; supports FRAP, simultaneous multi-penetration depths at multiple wavelengths, 3D TIRF super resolution, and PALM/STORM/PAINT imaging. Available in FRAP, TIRF, and TIRF/FRAP configurations for research laboratories using existing microscope setups.
- iLas 3 Advanced multi-application device extending iLas 2 capabilities by adding photo-ablation; combines azimuthal TIRF imaging, 3D TIRF-θscan, single molecule imaging, oblique illumination, FRAP/photo-activation, and photo-ablation on a single evolutive platform with unmatched uniformity in TIRF and HILO and calibrated angle and penetration depth.
- iLas Pulse Ablation System Pulsed laser system for subcellular nano-surgery and nano-irradiation combined with FRAP/photoactivation. Enables non-invasive manipulation of living cell structures with several-hundred-nanometer resolution using 355nm laser ablation.
- iLaunch Laser Bench Single-mode laser launch system supporting up to 8 lasers in a compact housing with single-mode polarization maintaining fiber coupling. Provides one, two, or three outputs with 1ms switching time for fluorescence excitation setups.
- Live-SR Super Resolution Module Super resolution module based on optically demodulated structured illumination with online processing. Achieves 3D resolution improvement up to 105nm at acquisition speeds up to 1000 super-resolved fps with low phototoxicity for live cell imaging and simultaneous multicolor capability; compatible with CSU-X1 and CSU-W1 spinning disk systems.
- LEAF Light Sheet Device Compact lightsheet imaging device for live and fixed samples, compatible with both water-based and clearing media. Features 3.6mm FOV at 5X magnification, 10µm Z resolution, up to 10mm sample capacity, built-in positioning camera, and galvanometric scrambling.
- Cyclops Modular Inverted Microscope Compact modular inverted microscope with layer-based design enabling maximum flexibility and adaptability. Fully motorized with >32mm FOV, motorized X/Y/Z stages, motorized filter wheel, and multilayer cage-compatible architecture supporting camera layers, epi layer, laser input layer for TIRF/FRAP/ablation, and motorized Z layer for DIY developments.
- Custom Optical Systems Design and Integration Industrial design partnership and manufacturing services for optical systems integration. Supports industrial projects from feasibility study through industrialization, providing expertise in integrating high-complexity optical systems for customers who need customized configurations beyond off-the-shelf products.
- ND-Scan Software for MetaMorph ND-Scan software for MetaMorph, designed to simplify multidimensional acquisition with MetaMorph microscopy automation and image analysis software.
- Modular V2.0 Software 360 TIRF control software with fast calibration, easy switching between averaging modalities, intuitive user interface for live navigation between Widefield/HILO/TIRF, and multicolor streaming capabilities; includes Modular TARGET for FRAP/FLIP and ablation with 256-level image importation.
Quantifiable outcome
- 3D resolution improvement up to 105nm achievable with Live-SR module
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Companies that use Gataca Systems
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Gataca Systems technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Gataca Systems partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
21 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and support.
- OPTOPRIMflagshipGataca Systems joined OPTOPRIM, a key supplier on the European market, along with Industrial Laser Systems (ILS) to create OPTOPRIM Group. The 5 companies share expertise to be a major European Photonic and Optical Integrator.
- Industrial Laser Systems (ILS)flagshipLaser machine manufacturer partner in OPTOPRIM Group formation with Gataca Systems and OPTOPRIM. Combined expertise aims to establish European leadership in photonic and optical integration.
- Teledyne PhotometricscorePartnership with leading scientific camera manufacturer for fluorescence detection systems. Gataca Systems integrates Teledyne Photometrics cameras including Kinetix, Prime 95B, Prime BSI series into their microscopy solutions.
- YokogawacorePartnership for CSU-W1 and CSU-X1 confocal scanner units. Gataca Systems integrates Yokogawa spinning disk confocal systems into their imaging solutions.
- Tokai HitsupportProvides stage top incubator and temperature control systems for live cell imaging applications. Gataca Systems distributes Tokai Hit incubation systems including WarmingBox.
- Cairn ResearchcoreProvides image splitters (OptoSplit II, OptoSplit III, MultiSplit V2), multiple camera adapters (TwinCam, MultiCam), and OptoSpin filter wheels integrated into Gataca Systems solutions.
- InscopersupportIndustrial partner providing microscopy components for Gataca Systems integration projects.
- Visitron SystemscoreProvides Visiview imaging software and VS-Homogenizer for CSU-X1 and CSU-W1 spinning disk enhancement. Gataca Systems distributes Visitron products.
- CoherentsupportLaser manufacturer partner providing laser components for fluorescence illumination systems.
- CoolLEDsupportProvides pE-series LED illumination systems for fluorescence and transmitted light applications.
- Teledyne QimagingsupportProvides Retiga series cooled scientific CCD cameras (R1, R3, R6, Electro) for microscopy applications.
- ASI (Applied Scientific Instrumentation)supportIndustrial partner providing microscopy components for system integration.
- OkoLabsupportProvides environmental control solutions for microscopy including incubator systems.
- 89 NorthsupportProvides LDI laser diode illuminator for spinning disk confocal microscopy, structured illumination, FRAP, and PALM/STORM applications.
- LumencorsupportProvides SOLA light engine and SPECTRA X light engine solid-state white light excitation subsystems.
- Live Cell Instrument (Chamlide)supportProvides magnetic chambers and sample incubation solutions for live cell imaging.
- SemrocksupportProvides optical filters for fluorescence microscopy applications.
- ChromasupportProvides optical filters and filter sets for fluorescence microscopy.
- NikoncoreMicroscope manufacturer partner. Gataca Systems products are compatible with and often integrated on Nikon microscope platforms.
- Vortran Laser TechnologysupportLaser manufacturer partner providing laser components for imaging applications.
- PhotonLines Optical SolutionssupportOptical component supplier for microscopy integration projects.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Gataca Systems competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Teledyne Photometrics: Manufacturer of scientific sCMOS and CCD cameras (Kinetix, Prime 95B, Prime BSI) integrated into Gataca systems. Overlap in fluorescence detection components for advanced microscopy.
- Cairn Research: UK-based manufacturer of modular microscopy components including OptoSplit image splitters, TwinCam/MultiCam adapters, and OptoSpin filter wheels that Gataca integrates. Strongly comparable product overlap in modular fluorescence microscopy accessories.
- Inscoper: French microscopy systems integrator offering modular microscopy automation solutions. Closely comparable as a domestic European integrator serving live-cell imaging researchers with bespoke integration projects.
- Visitron Systems: German maker of Visiview imaging software, VS-Homogenizer for spinning disk systems, and integrated microscopy solutions. Direct overlap with Gataca's spinning disk enhancement and live-cell imaging focus.
Broad incumbents
- Leica Microsystems (Danaher): Major microscopy manufacturer with STELLARIS, Thunder, and DMi8 systems for live-cell and super-resolution imaging. Represents the kind of full-portfolio incumbent against which Gataca's modular approach must differentiate.
- Hamamatsu Photonics: Japanese manufacturer of scientific cameras (ORCA series) and photonics components used across fluorescence microscopy. Competes in detection subsystems integrated into Gataca-type workflows.
- 3i Intelligent Imaging Innovations (now Bruker): Spinning disk confocal and multi-modal microscopy systems widely used in live cell imaging. Comparable in offering CSU-based super-resolution workflows that compete with Gataca's Live-SR and iLas integrations.
- Andor (Oxford Instruments): Established scientific camera and microscopy solutions provider (e.g., Dragonfly, Zyla, iXon) competing across fluorescence imaging and live-cell modalities served by Gataca.
- Carl Zeiss Microscopy: Global incumbent offering Elyra super-resolution, LSM confocal, and integrated live-cell platforms. Competes for the same research budgets with significantly broader portfolios.
- Yokogawa Life Science: Manufacturer of CSU-X1 and CSU-W1 spinning disk confocal scanner units that Gataca integrates. A core upstream supplier but also a competitor when Yokogawa offers full integrated systems.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about Gataca Systems
What does Gataca Systems do?
Gataca Systems designs, manufactures, and integrates modular optical systems for advanced fluorescence microscopy and photo-manipulation, including proprietary iLas 2/3/Pulse laser illumination platforms, Cyclops modular inverted microscope, LEAF light sheet device, Live-SR super-resolution module, and iLaunch laser bench. The company also acts as a value-added integrator and reseller of third-party microscopy components (cameras, spinning disk confocals, LED/laser sources, image splitters, incubation systems, stages, filters, and acquisition software) to deliver complete microscopy solutions for research and industrial customers.
Is Gataca Systems a public or private company?
Gataca Systems is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Gataca Systems founded?
Gataca Systems was founded in 2017. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Gataca Systems based?
Gataca Systems is headquartered in Massy, France, in the Europe region.
How does Gataca Systems make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Hardware Systems Sales are the primary driver. The others are third-party Component Resale, custom Design and Integration Services and software Licensing.
Who are Gataca Systems's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Teledyne Photometrics, Cairn Research, Inscoper and Visitron Systems. Broad incumbents are Leica Microsystems (Danaher), Hamamatsu Photonics, 3i Intelligent Imaging Innovations (now Bruker), Andor (Oxford Instruments), Carl Zeiss Microscopy and Yokogawa Life Science.
Does Gataca Systems have an API?
No public API is recorded for Gataca Systems.
What industry is Gataca Systems in?
Gataca Systems's product category is Scientific Microscopy Instruments. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAGAIAE, Microscopy, Imaging & Flow Cytometry Instruments. Its NAICS code is 334516 and its SIC code is 3827.