High Speed Imaging
High Speed Imaging Inc. is a privately held Canadian distributor (est. 1999, 1–10 employees, Waterdown, Ontario) that resells high-speed cameras, PIV systems, DIC equipment, lighting, and analysis software from ~19 manufacturers to Canadian automotive, aerospace, research, and industrial customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersWaterdown, Canada
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What High Speed Imaging does
High Speed Imaging Inc. (HSI) is a privately held Canadian distributor founded in 1999 and headquartered in Waterdown, Ontario. The company operates as the official Canadian channel partner for approximately 19 specialized high-speed imaging manufacturers, reselling internal-RAM-based high-speed cameras (Photron FASTCAM series, AOS PROMON and J-PRI, Shimadzu HPV-X3, Fastec HS5), ultra-high-speed framing cameras (UHSI-12-24, Pharsighted E9), Particle Image Velocimetry systems (2D, 3D, Time Resolved, AI PIV from Microvec), Digital Image Correlation systems (Correlated Solutions), infrared multispectral/hyperspectral cameras (Telops), image intensifiers (Invisible Vision), machine vision cameras (IO Industries), scientific cameras (PCO Excelitas), motion analysis software (Xcitex ProAnalyst), high-power LED lighting (GS Vitec, Nila), welding cameras (Cavitar), and universal test machines (STEP Lab). HSI's product range spans imaging hardware from 1,000 fps to over 200 million fps, supporting research, defense, automotive, and industrial applications.
The company's go-to-market is a direct, quote-based distribution model: all pricing is non-public and customers request quotes via the hsi.ca website, phone, or email. HSI maintains a single Canadian office (12-255 Dundas Street E, Suite 331, Waterdown) with 1–10 employees and serves the entire Canadian market remotely. Revenue is generated through hardware resale with multi-year contract cadences, and customer segments span automotive crash/safety testing, aerospace and defense (ballistics, projectile analysis), research institutions and universities (fluid dynamics, PIV), manufacturing (process monitoring, quality control), and medical technology/life sciences (biomechanics, medical device testing). The website supports eight languages, suggesting multilingual customer outreach though commercial operations remain Canada-focused. An HSI-USA entity appears to handle select US channel activities (e.g., Xcitex ProAnalyst distribution).
HSI is a founder/locally-owned private business with no disclosed institutional investors, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no leadership changes documented. Its competitive position rests on exclusive or semi-exclusive Canadian distribution rights for multiple non-overlapping vendor portfolios, combined with cross-vertical application expertise across 12 documented use cases. The business model is asset-light distribution rather than product development, meaning strategic value is concentrated in channel relationships, manufacturer trust, and accumulated application knowledge rather than proprietary technology.
High Speed Imaging firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- High Speed Imaging
- Legal name
- High Speed Imaging Inc.
- Website
- https://hsi.ca
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- High Speed Imaging Inc. is a privately held Canadian distributor (est. 1999, 1–10 employees, Waterdown, Ontario) that resells high-speed cameras, PIV systems, DIC equipment, lighting, and analysis software from ~19 manufacturers to Canadian automotive, aerospace, research, and industrial customers.
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High Speed Imaging industry classification
Industry- Product category
- High-Speed Imaging Equipment Distribution
- NAICS
- Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Machine Vision & Industrial Imaging Systems (IMAHAHAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Industrial Vision & Quality Inspection (HDAAAEAG)
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Where High Speed Imaging is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Waterdown
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
High Speed Imaging business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Distribution of High-Speed Imaging Equipment: HSI operates as a Canadian distributor for multiple manufacturers of high-speed imaging technologies. Revenue is generated through the resale of cameras, software, lighting equipment, and related scientific/industrial imaging products to Canadian customers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Quote-based pricing for all products |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
High Speed Imaging product offering
Product offeringCore offering
High Speed Imaging Inc. (HSI Inc.) is the official Canadian distributor for high-speed imaging technologies from multiple international manufacturers, reselling high-speed and ultra-high-speed cameras, image intensifiers, infrared/multispectral cameras, machine vision cameras, motion analysis software (ProAnalyst), particle image velocimetry (PIV) systems, digital image correlation (DIC) systems, LED lighting and laser illumination, and universal test machines. Products serve industrial event analysis, machinery troubleshooting, automotive crash testing, aerospace/ballistics, fluid dynamics research, materials testing, and manufacturing process monitoring for Canadian customers under quote-based pricing.
Product overview
High Speed Imaging Inc. is a Canadian distributor offering a portfolio of high-speed imaging products from multiple manufacturers. The core offering consists of high-speed cameras (FASTCAM Mini R3 4K, FASTCAM Mini AX, Pharsighted E9, J-PRI, HS5, HPV X3, UHSI-12-24) and high-speed recorders (PROMON 2000, PROMON 2000 HSR). Supporting scientific analysis capabilities include Particle Image Velocimetry systems (2D PIV, 3D PIV, Time Resolved PIV), PLIF for flow visualization, and ProAnalyst motion analysis software. The company also distributes illumination solutions (MultiLed series from GS Vitec, Nila Boxer and Varsa LED lighting), universal test machines (electrodynamic and electromechanical test systems, drop weight impact testing machines from STEP Lab), machine vision cameras (Volucam from IO Industries), and image intensifiers. This comprehensive product line serves research, industrial, automotive, aerospace, defense, and scientific applications requiring high-speed imaging, fluid dynamics analysis, and materials testing.
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Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- FASTCAM Mini R3 4K High-speed camera with 4K/UHD sensor designed for applications requiring observation of large spatial areas without loss of image quality, including automotive safety testing, fluid dynamics (PIV, microfluidics), and material testing (DIC, drop testing).
- FASTCAM Mini AX Photron's highest performance model in the FASTCAM Mini series, delivering exceptional light sensitivity, excellent image quality, and flexible region of interest (ROI) features with high-end camera image sensor capabilities.
- Pharsighted E9 Ultra high-speed cameras (E9-80S and E9-100S) featuring full-frame, backside-illuminated sensors with incredible light sensitivity and exceptional speed capable of capturing over 100,000 fps.
- PROMON 2000 High-speed camera system streaming at 1000fps over 10 Gigabit Ethernet with 1920x1080 resolution in 8-bit mode, or up to 300fps in 12-bit sensor mode for high dynamic range applications.
- PROMON 2000 HSR High-speed recorder with 1920x1080 resolution at 1000 fps and up to 8TB storage, featuring direct-to-non-volatile memory for instant recording capability.
- J-PRI High-resolution high-speed camera with 2560x1920 pixels and up to 2000 frames per second, featuring 5Mpixel sensor with solid construction, ideal for scientific, industrial, and automotive crash test applications.
- 2D PIV System Advanced integrated hardware and software system for demanding experimental fluid dynamics, capable of testing from micrometers to 1 meter field or speeds from few mm/sec to 7Mach, including flow observation in flames.
- 3D PIV System 3D particle image velocimetry system using stereoscopic imaging with at least two camera sets viewing from different angles to calculate a third velocity component.
- PLIF System Planar Laser-Induced Fluorescence system for flow visualization and quantitative measurements including temperature, concentration, and pressure measurements.
- Time Resolved PIV Time Resolved PIV technique capturing frames at hundreds or thousands of frames per second for extracting velocity information based on time intervals between frames.
- ProAnalyst Award-winning motion analysis software enabling scene calibration, video processing, motion tracking, and data graphing with 20+ analysis toolkits for 2-D and 3-D measurements.
- HS5 Fastec high-speed camera featuring a proven 12-bit CMOS sensor on a new high-performance platform utilizing the Fastec Camera Controller for unrivaled access to captured images.
- Volucam Compact multi-format variable frame rate video camera with internal RAW video recording, supporting up to 26.2MP resolution or HD video at over 300fps, designed for synchronized multi-camera applications.
- UHSI-12-24 Ultra high-speed framing camera capturing up to 24 mega-pixel frames with frame rates to 200M fps, fully independently programmable exposures and delays down to 5ns.
- HPV X3 Shimadzu Hyper Vision HPV-X3 sets a new benchmark in ultra-high-speed imaging.
- Electrodynamic Test Systems Linear motor-based testing systems for materials and products with high dynamic performance, velocity range from 0.01mm/s to 2,000mm/s, and 100mm stroke.
- Electromechanical Test Systems Test systems covering 200 N to 268 kN load range with high-quality load frames and intelligent drive systems, certified to ISO, EN, and ASTM standards for dynamic and fatigue tests.
- Drop Weight and Impact Testing Machines Impact testing machines with expansive energy range from 0.2 to 2000 J, large sample placement volume, with accessories including load cells, anti-rebound systems, and instrumented impactors.
- MultiLed MX LED lighting system with 60,000 lm output, exchangeable lenses, supporting white, color or NiR LED options with strobe capability down to 200 ns.
- MultiLed QX LED system with 12,000 lm output, exchangeable lenses, color or NiR LED options with pulsed or continuous operation and strobe down to 250 ns.
- MultiLED LT MAX Continuous LED lighting with white, blue, and 660nm red options, featuring long lifetime (50,000+ hours), small size, and low power consumption.
- MultiLed ZX High-power LED system with 400,000 lm continuous output, color LED options, changeable lenses, continuous or pulsed operation with strobe down to 400 ns, available in High-G or IP67 options.
- Nila Varsa Portable LED light kit with output comparable to 400W HMI fixture using only 75W, weighing 10 pounds with instant-on, AC/DC power, flicker-free light in weatherproof aluminum housing.
- Jab Bullet Sturdy Corporation mechanical, electrical, electronic, and software solution designed for harsh environments.
Quantifiable outcome
- Ultra-high-speed cameras capture events at over 100,000 fps
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Companies that use High Speed Imaging
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
High Speed Imaging technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
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Feature4 records
High Speed Imaging partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- PhotroncorePhotron is a leading manufacturer of high-speed cameras. HSI serves as the Canadian distributor for Photron products including FASTCAM Mini series, FASTCAM SA-X2, and SA-Z cameras.
- Correlated SolutionscoreCorrelated Solutions provides Digital Image Correlation (DIC) systems for non-contact strain measurement. HSI distributes their turn-key DIC systems in Canada.
- AOS Technologies AGcoreAOS Technologies AG manufactures high-speed cameras including J-PRI and PROMON series. HSI distributes their products in Canada.
- Microvec Pte. Ltd.coreMicrovec is a global supplier of PIV systems with innovative and patented techniques. HSI has partnered with Microvec for PIV systems including Pressure PIV, Tomographic PIV, Light Field PIV, and AI PIV solutions.
- TelopscoreTelops specializes in infrared multispectral and hyperspectral imaging cameras for defense and research applications.
- ShimadzucoreShimadzu Corporation provides HPV series ultra-high-speed cameras. HSI distributes Shimadzu products in Canada.
- Fastec ImagingcoreFastec Imaging is a global supplier of portable digital high-speed imaging systems. Founded in 2003 and based in San Diego, CA, with distribution through over 40 independent distributors across more than 30 countries. HSI distributes Fastec products in Canada.
- Invisible VisioncoreInvisible Vision specializes in infrared (IR), ultraviolet (UV), and X-ray technologies with over 35 years of experience in high-speed imaging. Their UVi and Super UVi camera intensifiers extend spectral range from UV to near-infrared.
- IO IndustriescoreIO Industries Inc. designs advanced digital video equipment, proudly designed and manufactured in London, Ontario, Canada since 1991.
- GS ViteccoreGS Vitec manufactures LED lighting with high continuous brightness up to 12 Megalux and strobe times down to 50 nanoseconds at up to 120 megalux.
- XcitexcoreHSI-USA is a trusted Channel Partner for Xcitex Motion Analysis Solutions. Xcitex provides high-speed video motion analysis software including ProAnalyst.
- PCO ExcelitascorePCO Excelitas manufactures scientific cameras. HSI distributes PCO Excelitas products in Canada.
- STEP LabcoreSTEP Lab manufactures universal test machines including electrodynamic test systems, electromechanical test systems, and drop weight/impact testing machines. They work closely with customers for customized solutions.
- CavitarcoreCavitar provides welding cameras and laser illumination solutions for advanced imaging in manufacturing environments.
- Clara VisionminorClara Vision provides high-speed imaging solutions distributed by HSI in Canada.
- RELminorREL provides imaging solutions distributed by HSI in Canada.
- Sturdy CorpminorSturdy Corporation is a global supplier of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and software solutions for harsh environments, headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina.
- NilaminorNila designs and manufactures high-quality LED light kits and lighting systems, known for producing LED luminaires with color rendering and brightness to replace tungsten, HMI, and metal halide fixtures.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
High Speed Imaging competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- STEMMER IMAGING: Europe's leading independent machine vision and imaging technology distributor, with a multi-vendor portfolio and deep application expertise. Closely comparable to HSI in business model (value-added distribution) and product breadth (cameras, optics, software).
- LaVision: Developer and supplier of advanced optical measurement systems including PIV, LIF/DLIF, DIC, and high-speed imaging for experimental fluid dynamics and combustion research. Directly comparable to HSI's PIV, PLIF, and DIC offerings from Microvec and Correlated Solutions.
- FRAMOS: Global distributor and integrator of industrial image processing components, embedded vision, and 3D imaging. Similar value-added distribution model serving machine vision OEMs and integrators across multiple verticals.
- TKH Vision: Industrial machine vision group within TKH, bundling multiple vision brands (including Allied Vision) into integrated solutions for factory automation, traffic, and specialized inspection. Directly comparable as a multi-brand vision distribution/solutions provider.
Broad incumbents
- KEYENCE: Global leader in factory automation sensors, machine vision systems, and measurement instruments. Provides industrial vision and quality-inspection solutions directly to manufacturers — overlapping with HSI's manufacturing QA and process-monitoring applications.
- Teledyne FLIR: Industrial imaging powerhouse (visible, thermal, hyperspectral) serving defense, industrial, and scientific end markets. Overlaps with HSI's hyperspectral/infrared line (Telops) and broad industrial imaging portfolio at the upper end of scale.
- Vision Research (Phantom): The global market-leading manufacturer of high-speed digital cameras used in scientific, defense, and industrial applications. Overlaps heavily with HSI's high-speed camera portfolio (Pharsighted, FASTCAM) and could, at any time, choose to bypass distribution in Canada.
Emerging players
- iX Cameras: Specialized manufacturer of ultra-fast and high-resolution cameras for scientific, research and industrial testing. Comparable product category to HSI's ultra-high-speed offerings (UHSI, HPV X3) and a potential upstream partner or competitor in the Canadian market.
- Specialised Imaging: UK-based designer of high-speed imaging and telemetry systems for ballistics, automotive and scientific research. Comparable product set (ultra-high-speed framing cameras, ballistics imaging) and similarly serves defense and aerospace testing channels.
Others
- Fastec Imaging: San Diego-based manufacturer of portable, affordable digital high-speed imaging systems, distributed by HSI in Canada. Listed as both a principal partner and a peer-like alternative to higher-priced high-speed cameras for industrial test benches.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Frequently asked questions about High Speed Imaging
What does High Speed Imaging do?
High Speed Imaging Inc. (HSI Inc.) is the official Canadian distributor for high-speed imaging technologies from multiple international manufacturers, reselling high-speed and ultra-high-speed cameras, image intensifiers, infrared/multispectral cameras, machine vision cameras, motion analysis software (ProAnalyst), particle image velocimetry (PIV) systems, digital image correlation (DIC) systems, LED lighting and laser illumination, and universal test machines. Products serve industrial event analysis, machinery troubleshooting, automotive crash testing, aerospace/ballistics, fluid dynamics research, materials testing, and manufacturing process monitoring for Canadian customers under quote-based pricing.
Is High Speed Imaging a public or private company?
High Speed Imaging is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was High Speed Imaging founded?
High Speed Imaging was founded in 1999. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is High Speed Imaging based?
High Speed Imaging is headquartered in Waterdown, Canada, in the North America region.
How does High Speed Imaging make money?
One revenue line is on record: distribution of High-Speed Imaging Equipment.
Who are High Speed Imaging's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are STEMMER IMAGING, LaVision, FRAMOS and TKH Vision. Broad incumbents are KEYENCE, Teledyne FLIR and Vision Research (Phantom). Emerging players are iX Cameras and Specialised Imaging. Fastec Imaging is listed as an others.
Does High Speed Imaging have an API?
No public API is recorded for High Speed Imaging.
What industry is High Speed Imaging in?
High Speed Imaging's product category is High-Speed Imaging Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAHAE, Machine Vision & Industrial Imaging Systems, with a secondary code of HDAAAEAG, Industrial Vision & Quality Inspection. Its NAICS code is 334513 and its SIC code is 3823.