Holo3

What Holo3 does

Holo3 is a Saint-Louis, France–based Centre de Ressources Technologiques (CRT) founded in 1986 and structured as a French Association (loi 1901). Its mission is to transfer innovative optical metrology technologies from laboratory to industrial application, operating across TRL 4 through TRL 7. The company is a member of the Institut Carnot MICA and serves nine vertical segments including aerospace, defense, land transportation, glass, metallurgy, and pharmaceuticals, with named customers such as Eurocopter, Messier Dowty, and EPFL Lausanne.

Holo3's core technology portfolio spans four optical principles — structured light, deflectometry, speckle interferometry, and digital image correlation — deployed across two product layers. The HOLOSUITE software suite integrates CalibTool, SensorPhase, 3D Shape Inspector, and Correli into a single sensor lifecycle platform. Six specialized optical metrology systems address specific industrial inspection needs: HOLOMAP (reflective parts), ICAN3D (complex parts), Avissy (inline scanning at 1 m/s), VIAT (fabric inspection at 8 m/min), PolyMap (roughness at <1 µm depth resolution), and TRAC (inline multi-camera quality control). A separate H3VR Suite provides VR/AR applications developed in Unity 3D.

The business model combines professional metrology services (on-site or in-lab), custom optical metrology system sales (hardware), HOLOSUITE/Correli software licensing, publicly and privately funded research projects, and technology transfer via licensing. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with multi-year contracts and quote-based pricing. R&D is funded substantially through French and European public grants (FEDER, Région Grand Est, Carnot MICA, DRARI, BPI France), with nine active projects totaling approximately €2.36M between 2023 and 2030. The organization operates with approximately 12–13 employees from a single headquarters in Saint-Louis, France.

Name

Holo3

Legal name

Holo3

Website

https://holo3.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Holo3 is a French Centre de Ressources Technologiques (CRT) founded in 1986 that transfers optical metrology technologies from laboratory to industry, offering the HOLOSUITE software suite, six specialized optical inspection systems, and custom metrology services to aerospace, automotive, glass, and other industrial clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Optical Metrology Systems

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Quality Inspection & Metrology (Machine Vision) (IMAIAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metrology & Inspection Systems (CMM, Laser Trackers, Optical Comparators) (IMAAAHAC), Inspection, Metrology & Certification Services for Additive Parts (IMAAADAN), Dimensional Inspection Software (GD&T, SPC, Reporting) (IMAAAHAD)

Keywords

• Optical metrology systems
• 3D surface inspection
• Non-contact measurement
• Digital image correlation
• Inline quality control

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-louis-de-montferrand

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Metrology Services: On-site or in-laboratory metrology services including 3D dimensional control, 3D digitization, CAD comparison, reverse engineering, alignment assistance, vibration analysis, and image correlation (DIC) testing.
2. Optical Metrology Systems: Custom-designed automated optical metrology machines integrated into production lines. Products include HOLOMAP (reflective parts), ICAN3D (complex parts), Avissy (inline scanning), VIAT (fabric inspection), PolyMap (roughness), and TRAC (inline quality control).
3. Software Products (HOLOSUITE): Software suite including CalibTool, SensorPhase, 3D Shape Inspector, and Correli for optical sensor lifecycle management. May be sold as standalone software with hardware.
4. Research Projects: Publicly and privately funded research projects conducted by the center. Projects include EPIC, CYMOVE, FA COHESION, CALIBMAP, CAP PME, CORTHEMIS, SICLOP, COSSE, and BaMISS with various institutional partners.
5. Technology Transfer: Deployment of validated technologies through partnerships (license transfers), company creation, or technology transfer operations (technology sales, training, support).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Holo3 designs, develops, and sells custom optical metrology systems and software for industrial quality control and 3D measurement. Its portfolio includes the HOLOSUITE software suite and specialized machines (HOLOMAP, ICAN3D, Avissy, VIAT, PolyMap, TRAC) for surface defect detection and dimensional inspection on reflective and non-reflective parts. The company also provides metrology services, conducts research projects, and offers virtual reality solutions.

Product overview

Holo3 offers a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on HOLOSUITE, a software suite that covers the complete lifecycle of optical sensors. HOLOSUITE comprises four integrated modules: CalibTool for sensor calibration, SensorPhase for image acquisition and 3D reconstruction, 3D Shape Inspector for defect detection, and Correli for image correlation analysis. Beyond software, Holo3 provides specialized optical metrology systems including HOLOMAP® for reflective part form control, ICAN3D for complex part scanning, Avissy and VIAT for inline defect detection, PolyMap for roughness measurement, and TRAC for surface quality control. The company also develops H3VR Suite for virtual/augmented reality applications. Services include metrology prestations, research projects, and virtual reality solutions across multiple industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HOLOSUITE: Software suite covering optical sensor lifecycle: calibration (CalibTool), image acquisition and processing (SensorPhase), defect detection (3D Shape Inspector), and deformation analysis (Correli).
• Correli STC
• SensorPhase
• 3DShapeInspector
• HOLOMAP
• ICAN3D
• Avissy
• VIAT
• PolyMap
• TRAC
• H3VR Suite

Products and services

• HOLOSUITE Software Suite Integrated software platform covering the entire lifecycle of optical sensors, including calibration, image acquisition and 3D reconstruction, defect detection, and deformation analysis. Designed for industrial clients needing optical measurement systems.
• HOLOMAP® Non-contact form control system for reflective parts that digitizes parts with precision to detect surface defects (ondulations, piqûres) or dimensional defects of a few microns. Measurement volume up to 2000mm x 2000mm x 1000mm with measurement uncertainty of 100 µm at 2σ for 1000x1000x500 mm volume. For industrial manufacturers of reflective parts.
• ICAN3D 3D scanning system for complex non-reflective parts to verify geometric compliance or detect surface defects, comparing scanned parts to reference surfaces within seconds. For industrial quality control of complex parts.
• Avissy Inline surface defect detection system for reflective surfaces on production lines. Detects defects including ondulations, piqûres, scratches, color and grain anomalies at speeds of 1 m/s over 300 mm width. For industrial producers of reflective parts requiring inline quality control.
• VIAT Inline fabric defect analysis system operating at speeds up to 8 m/min over 2 m width with 0.1 mm resolution, detecting anomalies of 0.5 mm such as pulled threads or holes. For textile manufacturers requiring inline fabric quality control.
• PolyMap Roughness measurement system for small surfaces (20 x 15 mm) measuring fine roughness or micro-geometry of machined metal parts with 3D reconstruction. Working distance 10 mm and depth resolution <1 µm. For metal machining and precision manufacturing industries.
• TRAC Inline surface quality control system for semi-reflective parts (unpainted sheets, raw parts) using multiple cameras and illuminations positioned on a ramp or arch. Real-time image processing with defect detection reliability through large image quantity acquisition. For manufacturers requiring line-speed quality control.
• H3VR Suite Virtual and augmented reality software suite for creating interactive virtual visits and immersive applications using Unity 3D and H3Toolbox. For industrial clients needing VR/AR training tools and virtual simulations.
• Metrology Services (Prestations de Métrologie) On-site or in-laboratory metrology services including 3D dimensional control, 3D digitization, CAD comparison, reverse engineering, alignment assistance, vibration analysis, and image correlation (DIC) testing. For industrial clients requiring optical measurement expertise.
• Research Projects (Projets de Recherche) Publicly and privately funded collaborative research projects in optical metrology, including projects EPIC, CYMOVE, FA COHESION, CALIBMAP, CAP PME, CORTHEMIS, SICLOP, COSSE, and BaMISS. For industrial partners and academic institutions.
• Virtual Reality Solutions (Réalité Virtuelle) Virtual reality solutions and services developed for industrial training, immersive simulations, and interactive virtual visits. For industrial clients and training organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sub-second 3D acquisition time using structured light technology
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature14 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Université de Haute Alsace (UHA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Academic research partner in multiple projects including EPIC (optical and photonic vision systems) and CYMOVE (gesture capture for VR in electromobility context). UHA leads the CYMOVE project with Holo3 as partner for VR development and training tools.
• Centrale SupéleccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Research partner in EPIC project focusing on vision machine technologies for industry, contributing expertise in unconventional optical imaging devices.
• UBS (Ubside)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner in FA COHESION project for thermoplastic composite optimization and 3D printing monitoring, and in COSSE project for swallowing robot characterization.
• M2AsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner in CYMOVE project addressing electromobility and cybersecurity of electric vehicles, with focus on gesture capture and VR training tools.
• EDFsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Industrial partner in CYMOVE project contributing to electromobility and electric vehicle cybersecurity research.
• NUMEUMsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner in CYMOVE project representing digital industry expertise.
• Université de LorrainesecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Academic partner in CYMOVE project contributing to electromobility research.
• Université de ReimssecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Academic partner in CYMOVE project.
• CHU StrasbourgsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner in COSSE project for swallowing robot (Swall-E) characterization, contributing to quantitative displacement field analysis for digital twin creation.
• CETIM Grand EstcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Project lead for CAP PME focused on online control methods for complex parts, with Holo3 contributing to innovative control technologies and R&D qualification tools.
• CERFAVsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partner in CORTHEMIS project for material lifespan optimization in hot tooling (glass, forge, refractories) with digital surface defect monitoring.
• ICART CM2TsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partner in CORTHEMIS project focused on material optimization for tooling applications.
• CRITT MIsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partner in CORTHEMIS project contributing to material lifecycle optimization research.
• IREPA LASERcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Lead partner in SICLOP project where Holo3 develops defect characterization tools and simulates defect behavior under various lighting and vision system conditions.
• Laboratoire de Mécanique et Technologie de l'ENS Cachan (LMT-Cachan)coreTechnology or IntegrationDeveloped Correli STC image correlation technology under license from ENS Cachan/CNRS, with specifications meeting demanding aerospace requirements defined by Airbus Group Innovations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/holo3vr
• Facebookfacebook.com/holo3.rv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/holo3

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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