What Monospektra does

Monospektra UAB is a privately-held Lithuanian distributor of scientific equipment and industrial photonics solutions, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Vilnius. The company operates as a regional value-added channel partner for nine tier-1 manufacturers — including Andor Technology, Physik Instrumente, Ocean Optics, NKT Photonics, Edinburgh Instruments, Edmund Optics, Attolight, Femtum, and lightsource.tech — covering 14 product categories ranging from compact spectrometers, scientific cameras, and lasers to precision motion and positioning systems, optomechanics, microscopy, cathodoluminescence, and optical cryostats. The core technology it represents and supports is photonics and nanopositioning, spanning entry-level laboratory setups through high-end fully automated analytical systems.

Name

Monospektra

Legal name

Monospektra UAB

Website

https://monospektra.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scientific Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Mass Spectrometry & Spectroscopy Instruments (HLAGAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Analytical Instruments & Chromatography Systems (HLAGAIAA), Microscopy, Imaging & Flow Cytometry Instruments (HLAGAIAE), Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Scientific equipment distribution
• Photonics solutions
• Precision positioning systems
• Spectroscopy instruments
• Laser and optics

Headquarters

HQ city

Vilnius

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Scientific Equipment Distribution: Monospektra distributes scientific equipment and industrial solutions from world-class manufacturers like Andor Technology, Physik Instrumente, Ocean Optics, NKT Photonics, and others. Revenue is generated through the sale and distribution of these products to research institutions and industrial customers.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Monospektra distributes scientific equipment and industrial solutions in photonics and precision positioning for research institutions and industrial customers in the Baltic States and Poland. It offers an entry-level-to-high-end range of products from world-leading manufacturers, complemented by professional consulting and technical support. Product categories include compact spectrometers, scientific cameras, monochromators, precision motion and positioning, lasers, spectroscopic systems, optics, imaging lenses, optomechanics, cathodoluminescence systems, microscopy systems, light sources, fibers and accessories, and optical cryostats.

Product overview

Monospektra is a distributor of scientific equipment and industrial solutions specializing in photonics and precise positioning technology. The company's product portfolio centers on analytical and spectroscopic equipment across 14 core product categories: Compact Spectrometers, Scientific Cameras, Monochromators, Precision Motion and Positioning, Lasers, Spectroscopic Systems, Optics, Imaging Lenses, Optomechanics, Microscopy Systems, Cathodoluminescence Systems, Light Sources, Fibers and Accessories, and Optical Cryostats. These products are sourced from world-leading manufacturers including Andor Technology, Attolight, Edinburgh Instruments, Edmund Optics, Femtum, lightsource.tech, NKT Photonics, Ocean Optics, and Physik Instrumente. The company serves the Baltic States and Poland, offering everything from entry-level lab setups to high-end fully automated analytical systems for scientific research, biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, and defense applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Compact Spectrometers A wide range of compact spectrometers (UV-Vis, NIR, micro-sized, back-thinned CCD array, and high-resolution HR models) for fluorescence measurement, Raman analysis, LED characterization, and plasma monitoring, distributed from manufacturers such as Ocean Optics to research institutions and industrial customers in the Baltic States and Poland.
• Scientific Cameras A broad range of scientific cameras (sCMOS, EMCCD iXon series, large CCD iKon series, intensified/gated iStar series, X-ray and neutron cameras, and astronomy/life sciences cameras) sourced from Andor Technology and offered to research and industrial customers.
• Monochromators Spectrographs for UV, NIR, and SWIR ranges, including Monochromator-H and Monochromator-F from lightsource.tech and Kymera and Shamrock series from Andor, used in research-grade spectroscopy applications.
• Precision Motion and Positioning Precision positioning and motion control solutions from Physik Instrumente, including linear stages, nanopositioning piezo flexure stages, rotation and tip/tilt stages, XY stages, 6-axis hexapod robotics, linear actuators, piezoelectric transducers, air bearing stages, motion controllers, and engineered subsystems for automation.
• Lasers Lasers from supercontinuum to single frequency, including NKT Photonics SuperK supercontinuum white light lasers, Koheras single-frequency fiber lasers, ultrafast pulsed lasers, Raman lasers, mid-infrared fiber lasers from Femtum, and various gas lasers from Edinburgh Instruments.
• Spectroscopic Systems High-precision spectroscopic systems including FTIR spectrometers (IA30, IR5), fluorescence spectrometers (FE30, FS5), FLS1000 photoluminescence spectrometer, lifetime spectrometers (LifeSpec II, Mini-tau), UV-Vis spectrophotometers (DB30), transient absorption spectrometers (LP980), and liquid transmission measurement systems.
• Optics A large variety of optics from Edmund Optics, including optical lenses, mirrors, windows, diffusers, filters, polarization optics, beamsplitters, prisms, diffraction gratings, optical assemblies, SCHOTT optical components, infrared optics, ultrafast optics, IBS coated optics, and diffractive optical elements.
• Imaging Lenses A wide range of imaging lenses from Edmund Optics, including fixed focal length lenses, telecentric lenses, M12/S-mount lenses, microscope objectives, ruggedized lenses, liquid lenses, zoom lenses, variable magnification lenses, relay lenses, imaging filters, and cinema production lenses.
• Optomechanics A wide range of optomechanical components from Edmund Optics, including tube systems, optical cage systems, benchtop optical mounts, benchtop systems, optical tables and breadboards, irises and apertures, and various accessories.
• Microscopy Systems Microscopy components including the Andor BC43 benchtop confocal microscope, Dragonfly high-performance confocal microscope, Mitutoyo/Olympus/Nikon/Zeiss objectives, microscopy filters, reticles, relay lenses, magnifiers, and pocket microscopes from Edmund Optics.
• Cathodoluminescence Systems Fully integrated cathodoluminescence systems from Attolight, including the Allalin nanometer resolution spectroscopy platform, Mönch light collection/injection add-on for (S)TEM, and Säntis 300 full wafer cathodoluminescence microscope for automated wafer inspection.
• Light Sources A wide range of light sources including LED light sources (LS-HP1, LS-BB1, LS-MC1 series), laser-pumped white light sources (LS-WL1), UV-Vis-NIR light sources, visible and NIR light sources, calibration sources, and replacement bulbs from lightsource.tech, Ocean Optics, and Edmund Optics.
• Fibers and Accessories A full range of fiber optic components including fiber couplers, homogenizers, photonic crystal fibers from NKT Photonics, patch cords, bifurcated fibers, fiber splitters, reflection/backscatter probes, Raman probes, transmission dip probes, vacuum feedthroughs, fiber connectors, and fiber kits from Ocean Optics.
• Optical Cryostats Optical cryostats for spectroscopy from Andor/Oxford Instruments, including the Optistat range optimized for spectroscopy (3K to 500K temperature range) with Dry/Cryofree, Liquid Nitrogen, and Helium options in top/bottom loading configurations.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Andor TechnologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Andor Technology is the leading manufacturer of high performance digital cameras. Formed in 1989 out of Queen's University Belfast, it has developed and pioneered many core market technologies including ICCD, EMCCD and SCMOS. Monospektra distributes Andor's products in the Baltic States and Poland.
• AttolightcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Attolight's core expertise lies in cathodoluminescence applications, advanced data analysis, and design & production of integrated CL tools. Located in Switzerland with global presence in Europe, Asia, and North America. Monospektra distributes Attolight products.
• Edinburgh InstrumentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Founded in 1971, Edinburgh Instruments is a global leader in research, development and manufacturing of state-of-the-art spectroscopic instrumentation for over 50 years. Monospektra distributes their products.
• Edmund OpticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Edmund Optics (EO) is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of optics, imaging, and photonics technology serving Life Sciences, Biomedical, Industrial Inspection, Semiconductor, R&D, and Defense markets since 1942. Monospektra distributes EO products.
• FemtumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Femtum is a Canadian spin-off from COPL specializing in mid-infrared laser systems for industrial and scientific applications. Monospektra is the official distributor of Femtum in the Baltic States and Poland.
• Lightsource.techcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Lightsource.tech specializes in high-luminance light sources for industrial and research applications. Monospektra is an official partner and distributor of lightsource.tech in Poland and the Baltic States.
• NKT PhotonicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023NKT Photonics, headquartered in Denmark, is the leading supplier of ultrafast, supercontinuum, high-performance fiber lasers, fiber optic sensing systems, and photonic crystal fibers. Monospektra distributes their products.
• Ocean OpticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Ocean Optics is the inventor of compact spectrometer and market leader in modular spectrometers and custom spectroscopy solutions. Monospektra distributes Ocean Optics products.
• Physik Instrumente (PI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Physik Instrumente (PI) is the world's leading provider of nanopositioning products and systems and has been one of the market leaders for over 40 years. Monospektra is a long-term partner distributing PI products in Baltic States and Poland.
• Edinburgh AnalyticalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Edinburgh Analytical, part of Edinburgh Instruments, sets the standard in innovative and affordable analytical spectroscopy instruments, specializing in UV-Vis, FTIR, and photoluminescence technologies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Standa: Lithuania-based manufacturer and supplier of optical, mechanical, and laser components for research and industry. Same home market as Monospektra with overlapping photonics and precision positioning product lines, but operates as a manufacturer rather than pure distributor.

Direct peers

• Elliot Scientific: UK-based distributor of optical, photonic, and cryogenic scientific instrumentation. Comparable in business model and customer profile (research institutions needing spectroscopy, microscopy, lasers) but operating in a different geography than Monospektra.
• AMS Technologies: European technical distributor of photonics, laser, and thermal management components. Highly comparable to Monospektra as a multi-principal specialty photonics distributor serving research and industrial customers across Europe, though at a substantially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• IDIL Fibres Optiques: France-based specialist in fiber optics, spectroscopy, and photonics instrumentation distribution and integration. Comparable to Monospektra as a smaller European specialty photonics distributor with multi-principal offerings for research customers.
• Laser 2000: European distributor of photonics, lasers, fiber optics, and spectroscopy products with operations across multiple EU countries. Comparable as a multi-principal photonics distributor serving industrial and research markets in continental Europe.
• Scitec Instruments: UK-based distributor of scientific and analytical instruments including spectroscopy, imaging, and laser products. Closely comparable as a regional multi-principal distributor serving academic and industrial research customers with technical sales support.
• Photon Lines: UK/France-based distributor of scientific lasers, spectroscopy, microscopy, and photonic instruments. Operates a near-identical model to Monospektra, distributing tier-one photonics principals to research and industrial customers in its territory.
• Laser Components: Germany-based distributor and manufacturer of laser components, optoelectronics, and photonics equipment. Directly comparable business model to Monospektra as a multi-principal photonics distributor with technical sales support across European research and industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Thorlabs: Vertically integrated global photonics equipment manufacturer and distributor with a massive catalog covering optics, lasers, motion, and spectroscopy. Overlaps significantly with Monospektra's product categories but operates on a vastly larger scale with direct sales, bypassing regional distributors in many markets.
• Edmund Optics: Global optics and photonics manufacturer with direct sales and distributor relationships worldwide; Monospektra is one of its regional distributors. Comparable in product scope (optics, imaging, photonics) but operates as a much larger incumbent with both direct and channel sales.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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