Qimaging

What Qimaging does

Qimaging (operating as Teledyne Photometrics) designs and manufactures scientific-grade cameras for quantitative research applications. The company's core technology portfolio spans sCMOS (scientific Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor), EMCCD (Electron Multiplying CCD), and CCD imaging sensors, including flagship products such as the Kinetix high-speed large-sensor sCMOS camera, the Prime 95B back-illuminated sCMOS camera, and the Iris high-resolution large-field-of-view camera. The company pioneered the world's first scientific-grade EMCCD camera in 2001 and the first back-illuminated sCMOS camera in 2016, establishing category leadership in scientific imaging sensors. Its products serve research institutions and OEM instrument manufacturers across microscopy, spectroscopy, scientific X-ray, astronomy, quantum research, fusion research, and combustion science.

The business operates as part of Teledyne Vision Solutions, the imaging technology umbrella of Teledyne Technologies (NYSE: TDY), which consolidates Photometrics with Teledyne DALSA, e2v, FLIR IIS, Lumenera, Princeton Instruments, Judson Technologies, and Acton Optics. Revenue is generated primarily through direct enterprise hardware sales of scientific cameras, with go-to-market executed via the Teledyne Vision Solutions platform, request-based inquiry forms, and field sales targeting researchers and institutions globally. The firmographic record lists 101-250 employees, founded 1999 (with Photometrics brand origin in 1978), and a Canadian Surrey location, though product sales and distribution are handled globally through Teledyne's infrastructure.

The company's customer base comprises scientific research institutions (primary segment) requiring high-sensitivity, low-noise, high-speed imaging for demanding applications, and scientific instrument manufacturers integrating cameras into OEM systems. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; scientific cameras are sold as configured products with specifications and integration requirements driving value. The firm is privately held at the subsidiary level but operates within a publicly traded conglomerate parent, eliminating independent fundraising dynamics.

Name

Qimaging

Legal name

Teledyne Vision Solutions

Website

https://qimaging.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Qimaging (Teledyne Photometrics) designs and manufactures scientific-grade sCMOS, EMCCD, and CCD cameras for quantitative research. It serves scientific research institutions and OEM instrument manufacturers across microscopy, spectroscopy, astronomy, and quantum research applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scientific Imaging Cameras

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844)

akta.pro primary industry

Photodiodes & Discrete Photodetectors (HDAHAHAL)

Keywords

• Scientific imaging cameras
• SCMOS sensors
• EMCCD cameras
• Quantitative microscopy
• Research imaging systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Surrey

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Scientific Camera Hardware Sales: Revenue generated from designing and manufacturing scientific cameras for demanding quantitative research. Products include sCMOS, EMCCD, and CCD cameras sold to research institutions and labs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Qimaging (now operating as Teledyne Photometrics) designs and manufactures scientific-grade cameras based on sCMOS, EMCCD, and CCD sensor technologies for quantitative research. The cameras are sold to research institutions and scientific instrument manufacturers for applications including microscopy, spectroscopy, scientific X-ray imaging, astronomy, quantum research, fusion research, and combustion science.

Product overview

Teledyne Photometrics (formerly Qimaging) offers a comprehensive portfolio of scientific imaging cameras and solutions. The product line centers on sCMOS technology, including the flagship Kinetix high-speed large sensor camera, the Prime series (Prime BSI Express and Prime 95B) featuring back-illuminated sCMOS sensors, and the Iris high-resolution camera. Supporting products include the compact Moment and integration-ready Retiga E cameras. Legacy offerings include the Evolve EMCCD camera and Retiga CCD family. These cameras serve demanding quantitative research applications in microscopy, spectroscopy, astronomy, scientific X-ray, quantum research, fusion research, and combustion science.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kinetix: High Speed, Large Sensor sCMOS camera
• Prime BSI Express
• Prime 95B
• Iris
• Retiga E
• Moment
• Evolve (Legacy)

Products and services

• Kinetix High-speed, large-sensor sCMOS camera designed for demanding scientific imaging applications requiring fast frame rates and large field of view. Targeted at quantitative research labs and OEM instrument makers.
• Prime BSI Express Compact, powerful sCMOS camera optimized for high-speed imaging with back-illuminated sensor technology. Built for research applications demanding both speed and sensitivity in a compact form factor.
• Prime 95B Back-illuminated sCMOS camera featuring large pixels for enhanced sensitivity in scientific imaging. Targeted at quantitative research requiring high signal-to-noise ratio and low-light performance.
• Iris High-resolution camera with large field of view (FOV) for comprehensive imaging in scientific applications. Suited to researchers needing to capture broader areas without sacrificing detail.
• Retiga E Cooled, low-noise CMOS camera designed for system integration in scientific imaging setups. Targeted at OEM instrument manufacturers requiring reliable, integration-ready imaging modules.
• Moment Ultra-compact high-speed CMOS camera for space-constrained scientific imaging applications. Built for OEM integration where form factor and speed are both critical.
• Retiga CCD Family Family of cooled CCD cameras for scientific imaging applications requiring high sensitivity and low noise. Targeted at research labs needing reliable cooled-CCD performance.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Teledyne Vision SolutionsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeledyne Photometrics operates as part of Teledyne Vision Solutions, which combines the imaging technology portfolios of Teledyne DALSA, e2v, FLIR IIS, Lumenera, Photometrics, Princeton Instruments, Judson Technologies, and Acton Optics into one comprehensive imaging technology organization.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Raptor Photonics: Northern Ireland-based developer of scientific CMOS, EMCCD, and infrared cameras for low-light and high-sensitivity applications including astronomy, spectroscopy, and bio-imaging. An emerging niche competitor focused on specific scientific camera segments.
• Xenics: Belgian manufacturer of infrared and SWIR scientific cameras for research and industrial applications. Adjacent peer in scientific imaging, particularly for spectroscopy and low-light applications overlapping with Teledyne Photometrics' research customer base.
• Thorlabs: US-based photonics company offering scientific cameras alongside optics, lasers, and instrumentation for research applications. Provides competing scientific CMOS camera options, particularly in quantum and spectroscopy research.

Broad incumbents

• Evident (Olympus Scientific Solutions): Provider of microscopy and industrial imaging systems that bundle cameras into turnkey research instruments. Competes indirectly by integrating imaging into complete microscopy solutions.
• Leica Microsystems: Danaher subsidiary producing advanced microscopy and scientific imaging systems, often with integrated cameras. Overlaps with Teledyne Photometrics in life-sciences imaging and microscopy workflows.
• Carl Zeiss (ZEISS Microscopy): German optics and microscopy conglomerate that incorporates high-performance scientific cameras into its microscopy systems. A broad incumbent that competes at the integrated instrument level rather than as a standalone camera vendor.

Direct peers

• Hamamatsu Photonics: Japanese manufacturer of scientific imaging sensors and cameras, including sCMOS and CCD devices for life sciences, physics, and industrial research. Competes directly with Teledyne Photometrics in OEM and research-grade camera applications.
• PCO-TECH: German scientific camera manufacturer specializing in high-speed sCMOS and intensified cameras for scientific imaging, life sciences, and physical research. Direct competitor in quantitative scientific camera segments.
• Andor Technology: Oxford Instruments subsidiary designing scientific sCMOS, EMCCD, and CCD cameras for microscopy, spectroscopy, and physical sciences. The closest direct competitor to Teledyne Photometrics in the research-grade camera market, with overlapping product lines and customer base.

Others

• Princeton Instruments: Sibling brand under Teledyne Vision Solutions providing spectroscopy and scientific imaging cameras. Operates as part of the same parent portfolio rather than an independent competitor, but addresses overlapping research imaging applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/teledynevissci
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qimaging

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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