Optronis
Optronis GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer founded in 1986 that designs and sells ultra-high-speed machine vision cameras (Cyclone, CyclonePlus, CycloneFiber, Hurricane) and streak cameras (OptoScope) for industrial automation, scientific research, and automotive and aerospace testing applications.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1986
- HeadquartersKehl, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Optronis does
Optronis GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer founded in 1986 and headquartered in Kehl, Baden-Württemberg, specializing in ultra-high-speed cameras for two distinct end markets: industrial machine vision and scientific optical measurement. The company's machine vision portfolio is built around the Cyclone family of cameras, which use CoaXPress (CXP-12) and CoaXPress-over-Fiber (CoF) interfaces to deliver image data rates up to 50 Gb/s on the CyclonePlus series (including the CyclonePlus-14 with a GSPRINT 5514 BSI sensor at 300+ fps and 14 MPixel) and up to 100 GBit/s on the announced Hurricane series. In parallel, Optronis sells the OptoScope streak camera line (SC-10, SC-20, S3C-1i) for measurement of ultra-fast optical phenomena in science and research, including detonation analysis with nanosecond temporal resolution, with a recently introduced Propagation Synchronous Integration technique delivering 5-10x higher sensitivity.
The firm operates a hybrid go-to-market model: direct sales in Germany coordinated through a named international sales contact for machine vision cameras (Dirk Schoch), supported by a worldwide distributor network of more than 18 regional resellers across Europe (Stemmer Imaging, Jumavis), Asia (Rocketech, China Daheng Group, ARGO Corporation, VisionEyes, Vital Vision Technologies, Integrated Process Systems), Australia/NZ (adept Turnkey), North America (JMAK, Axiom, Cooper Vision Technologies), and Africa (Horne Tech). Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of Cyclone, CyclonePlus, CycloneFiber, Hurricane, and OptoScope cameras, complemented by project-based customized engineering services and post-sale support. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with engineered industrial and scientific hardware.
The company is ISO 9001 certified by DEKRA and WEEE-registered under ElektroG, regularly participates in major industry standards bodies (CoaXPress 3.0 specification at IVSM 2025), and exhibits at premier photonics and machine vision trade fairs (VISION Stuttgart, Laser World of Photonics, automatica, SPIE Photonics Europe, ICHSIP). Customers span industrial automation and AOI integrators, scientific and academic research institutions, and aerospace, defense, and automotive testing programs; individual enterprise customer logos are not publicly disclosed.
Optronis firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Optronis
- Legal name
- Optronis GmbH
- Website
- https://optronis.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1986
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Optronis GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer founded in 1986 that designs and sells ultra-high-speed machine vision cameras (Cyclone, CyclonePlus, CycloneFiber, Hurricane) and streak cameras (OptoScope) for industrial automation, scientific research, and automotive and aerospace testing applications.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Optronis industry classification
Industry- Product category
- High-Speed Imaging Cameras
- NAICS
- Precision Turned Product Manufacturing (332721)
- SIC
- Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Machine Vision & Industrial Imaging Systems (IMAHAHAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs) (HDAHAAAH)
Keywords
Where Optronis is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kehl
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Optronis business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Machine Vision Camera Sales: One-time hardware sales of high-speed machine vision cameras across the Cyclone, CyclonePlus, CycloneFiber, and Hurricane series, sold directly in Germany and through distributors worldwide for industrial automation, 2D/3D AOI, and laser triangulation applications.
- Streak Camera Sales (OptoScope): Hardware sales of streak camera systems (OptoScope SC-10, SC-20, S3C-1i) to scientific and research customers for measurement of ultra-fast optical phenomena.
- Customized Solutions: Bespoke camera adaptations and custom engineering projects for specialized customer requirements, providing project-based professional services revenue.
- After-Sales Support and Downloads: Ongoing customer support, technical documentation, downloads, and a frame rate calculator, supporting post-sale customer relationships for installed camera bases.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | — | Quote-based pricing via direct sales or distributors |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels10 records
Optronis product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Optronis develops, manufactures, and distributes high-speed machine vision cameras and streak cameras that capture processes too fast or too weakly visible for the human eye. The Machine Vision product family includes the CyclonePlus series (CoaXPress, 4xCXP-12 at 50 Gb/s), CycloneFiber series (CoaXPress-over-Fiber at 40 Gbps), and legacy Cyclone series, targeting industrial automation, 2D/3D AOI, and laser triangulation. The Streak Camera product line (OptoScope SC-10, SC-20, S3C-1i) serves scientific and research customers measuring ultra-fast optical phenomena. The company also delivers Customized Solutions for bespoke camera engineering projects.
Product overview
Optronis GmbH operates as a specialized hardware manufacturer (founded 1986) offering two main product divisions rather than a software platform: a Machine Vision high-speed camera family and a Streak Camera line for scientific use. The Machine Vision division comprises the CyclonePlus series (CoaXPress / 4xCXP-12, up to 50 Gb/s, including the new CyclonePlus-14 with GSPRINT 5514 BSI sensor), the CycloneFiber series (CoaXPress-over-Fiber, 40 Gbps), the legacy Cyclone series, and the announced Hurricane series (optical 100 GBit/s CoaXPress-over-Fiber). The Streak Camera division includes the OptoScope SC-10 Systems, OptoScope SC-20 Systems, and the OptoScope S3C-1i solid-state streak camera, used for measurement of ultra-fast optical phenomena. Both divisions are complemented by Customized Solutions for bespoke camera engineering, and the company is ISO 9001 certified, with presence at international machine vision and photonics trade fairs (Vision, Laser World of Photonics, automatica).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- CyclonePlus: High-speed machine vision camera series using CoaXPress (4xCXP-12) interface, including the CyclonePlus-14 model with 14 MPixel resolution at 300+ fps.
- CycloneFiber
- Cyclone
- OptoScope
- Hurricane
Products and services
- CyclonePlus Series High-speed machine vision camera family transmitting image data in real time over 4 channels of CXP2.0 (CoaXPress) with a total bitrate of 50 Gb/s. Models integrate sensors such as the GSPRINT 5514 BSI (CyclonePlus-14), include an integrated high-performance image processing pipeline, a compact housing, and a flexible cooling concept for industrial deployment in 2D/3D AOI, laser triangulation, and high-end automation.
- CycloneFiber Series CamPerform-CycloneFiber series complementing the CyclonePlus line, featuring a fiber optical interface based on the CoaXPress-over-Fiber standard with 40 Gbps data rates. Uses standard electronics, cables, and interfaces also used for fast Ethernet connections, supporting long-distance and high-bandwidth machine vision applications.
- Cyclone Series Original CamPerform-Cyclone high-speed machine vision camera series, the predecessor line to CyclonePlus, presented at VISION 2018 in Stuttgart and still represented on the Optronis product catalog.
- OptoScope SC-10 Systems Streak camera system for measuring ultra-fast optical phenomena in scientific research, part of Optronis's OptoScope streak camera product line for science and research applications.
- OptoScope SC-20 Systems Streak camera system for measuring ultra-fast optical phenomena in scientific research, part of Optronis's OptoScope streak camera product line for science and research applications.
- OptoScope S3C-1i Solid-state streak camera used in scientific applications such as detonation analysis, providing nanosecond temporal resolution for visualization of fast optical phenomena.
- Customized Solutions (Kundenspezifische-Lösungen) Bespoke camera and imaging solutions tailored to customer-specific requirements, building on Optronis's high-speed camera and streak camera expertise for specialized applications beyond the standard product lines.
Quantifiable outcome
- 300+ fps at full 14 MPixel resolution with the CyclonePlus-14
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Optronis
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Optronis technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Optronis partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- JumaviscoreListed as one of two Europe-wide resellers for Optronis machine vision cameras. Provides a pan-European sales channel alongside Stemmer Imaging, enabling Optronis to reach customers across multiple European countries through a single regional partner.
- Stemmer ImagingflagshipOne of the two Europe-wide resellers for Optronis machine vision cameras. Stemmer Imaging is a well-known European machine vision distributor, giving Optronis broad reach into industrial vision integrators and OEMs across Europe.
- IMACOcoreRegional distributor for Optronis machine vision cameras in Poland, providing local language sales and support for Polish industrial customers.
- Photon Lines SpaincoreDistributor for Optronis machine vision cameras in Portugal and Spain, serving Iberian industrial and scientific customers.
- Kibele PIMS End. Bilisim (Mr. Basaraner)minorDistributor for Optronis machine vision cameras in Turkey, providing regional sales coverage.
- Rocketech InternationalcoreDistributor for Optronis machine vision cameras in China, supporting the large Chinese industrial vision market.
- China Daheng Group, Inc.coreSecond distributor in China for Optronis machine vision cameras, expanding Optronis's local sales coverage in the Chinese market.
- Integrated Process SystemscoreDistributor for Optronis machine vision cameras in India, providing regional sales and customer support.
- Vital Vision TechnologiescoreDistributor for Optronis machine vision cameras across multiple Southeast Asian markets, specifically Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.
- 1VisionminorDistributor for Optronis machine vision cameras in Israel.
- ARGO CorporationcoreDistributor for Optronis machine vision cameras in Japan, providing local sales and support in the Japanese market.
- VisionEyescoreDistributor for Optronis machine vision cameras in South Korea, serving the Korean industrial vision market.
- Nevis TechnologyminorDistributor for Optronis machine vision cameras in Taiwan.
- adept TurnkeycoreDistributor for Optronis machine vision cameras in both Australia and New Zealand, providing regional sales coverage across the Australia/NZ region.
- Cooper Vision TechnologiescoreDistributor for Optronis machine vision cameras in Canada, supporting the Canadian industrial vision market.
- JMAKcoreDistributor for Optronis machine vision cameras in the USA, supporting the US industrial vision market.
- AxiomcoreDistributor for Optronis machine vision cameras in the USA, providing a second US sales channel alongside JMAK.
- Horne TechminorDistributor for Optronis machine vision cameras in South Africa, providing regional sales coverage in Africa.
- KOKON – Digitales MarketingminorExternal web design and digital marketing partner credited on the Optronis legal notice (kokon-marketing.de), responsible for the Optronis website design.
- Mailchimp (Rocket Science Group LLC)coreEmail marketing platform used by Optronis to send newsletters and marketing emails, with order processing agreement and standard contractual clauses for third-country data transfers.
- Google (Google Ireland Limited)coreProvider of multiple integrated services used by Optronis: Google Analytics 4, Google Universal Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Ads, AdSense, Google Signals, Google Fonts (self-hosted), and YouTube video embeds.
- Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Facebook / Instagram)coreOptronis runs a Facebook page and Instagram presence under joint controllership with Meta for Pages Insights, and uses Facebook Pixel and Custom Audiences for retargeting and conversion measurement.
- LinkedIn (LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company)coreOptronis maintains a LinkedIn company page and uses the LinkedIn Insights Tag for conversion measurement and retargeting of professional/industrial buyers.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Optronis competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Teledyne FLIR: Large incumbent in machine vision and thermal imaging with industrial camera lines serving factory automation, AOI, and scientific imaging. Broader portfolio and scale than Optronis, but overlapping in high-end industrial vision use cases.
- Hamamatsu Photonics: Large Japanese photonics company with a streak camera product line directly comparable to Optronis's OptoScope SC-10/SC-20/S3C-1i, plus broader imaging and scientific detector offerings. Comparable on the scientific streak camera side and as a broader incumbent in photonics-based measurement.
Direct peers
- Basler AG: German-headquartered machine vision camera manufacturer offering industrial cameras across multiple interfaces (GigE, USB3, CXP). Directly comparable to Optronis as a fellow German industrial vision specialist, though Basler operates at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio breadth.
- XIMEA: German-headquartered machine vision camera maker specializing in compact and high-speed cameras using modern interfaces (USB3, CXP, PCIe). Comparable to Optronis in interface-forward engineering and serving industrial/scientific integrators.
- Photron: Japanese manufacturer of high-speed cameras for industrial, scientific, and defense applications. Direct competitor to Optronis in the high-speed imaging segment, with overlap in automotive crash testing, ballistics, and scientific research use cases.
- SVS-Vistek: German manufacturer of industrial machine vision cameras with a strong focus on high-resolution and high-speed models using modern interfaces including CoaXPress. Directly comparable to Optronis as a German mid-market industrial camera vendor.
- IDS Imaging Development Systems: German industrial camera manufacturer offering 2D and 3D vision cameras for factory automation and inspection. Comparable to Optronis on the industrial machine vision side as a fellow German vendor, though broader and less specialized in ultra-high-speed.
- JAI: Danish-headquartered industrial machine vision camera maker serving factory automation, AOI, and traffic/imaging applications. Comparable to Optronis as a European specialty industrial camera vendor, though JAI is broader in product mix.
- Vision Research (Ametek): Manufacturer of Phantom high-speed cameras used in industrial testing, scientific research, and defense. Most directly comparable to Optronis on the high-speed machine vision product line, competing in similar frame-rate and resolution tiers.
- Mikrotron: German manufacturer of high-speed machine vision cameras, headquartered near Munich. Closely comparable to Optronis as a fellow German specialty high-speed camera vendor serving industrial and scientific customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Optronis social profiles
Digital presenceOptronis compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Optronis financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Optronis leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Optronis funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Optronis M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Optronis
What does Optronis do?
Optronis develops, manufactures, and distributes high-speed machine vision cameras and streak cameras that capture processes too fast or too weakly visible for the human eye. The Machine Vision product family includes the CyclonePlus series (CoaXPress, 4xCXP-12 at 50 Gb/s), CycloneFiber series (CoaXPress-over-Fiber at 40 Gbps), and legacy Cyclone series, targeting industrial automation, 2D/3D AOI, and laser triangulation. The Streak Camera product line (OptoScope SC-10, SC-20, S3C-1i) serves scientific and research customers measuring ultra-fast optical phenomena. The company also delivers Customized Solutions for bespoke camera engineering projects.
Is Optronis a public or private company?
Optronis is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Optronis founded?
Optronis was founded in 1986. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Optronis based?
Optronis is headquartered in Kehl, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Optronis make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Machine Vision Camera Sales are the primary driver. The others are streak Camera Sales (OptoScope), customized Solutions and after-Sales Support and Downloads.
Who are Optronis's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Teledyne FLIR and Hamamatsu Photonics. Direct peers are Basler AG, XIMEA, Photron, SVS-Vistek, IDS Imaging Development Systems, JAI, Vision Research (Ametek) and Mikrotron.
Does Optronis have an API?
No public API is recorded for Optronis.
What industry is Optronis in?
Optronis's product category is High-Speed Imaging Cameras. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAHAE, Machine Vision & Industrial Imaging Systems, with a secondary code of HDAHAAAH, Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs). Its NAICS code is 332721 and its SIC code is 3827.