What Nippon Avionics does

Nippon Avionics Co., Ltd. (日本アビオニクス, operating as Avio) is a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed Japanese manufacturer (ticker 6946.T) specializing in infrared thermography technology and micro joining equipment, with over 50 years of operating history. The company designs, manufactures, and sells infrared thermal imaging cameras under the InfReC brand, organized into high-end cooled InSb models (H9300, H9000), portable professional cameras (R550, R450, F50 series), network and industrial cameras (TS600, N50, C50, TS300SW), and specialized narrow-band models for flame and glass measurement (R300BP series), plus a recently introduced medical thermography line (F50ME) and AI-enabled fever screening camera (T20A-FS). Underlying technology combines proprietary cooled (InSb) and uncooled (micro-bolometer) infrared detectors with patent-protected optical designs and vertically integrated software (AT1000, NS9500 Professional/Standard/Lite).

The company's revenue model is hardware-centric with recurring service and software overlays. Core revenue derives from thermal camera and micro joining equipment sales across manufacturing, automotive, electronics and semiconductor, healthcare, infrastructure, and education verticals. Revenue is supplemented by professional calibration and repair services (annual calibration contracts with Type A/B tiers), one-time software licenses (NS9500 tiered pricing, freemium Lite version), SDK licensing for custom integrations (C50, TS600 series), and monitoring system packages (process control, ignition monitoring, explosion-proof systems). Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales through regional offices (Chubu in Nagoya, Nishinihon in Osaka, Fukuoka Sales Office) with inside sales via dedicated phone lines and web inquiry forms per product category, plus event-driven demand generation through industry exhibitions (NeoCon Japan, TECHNO-FRONTIER, Japan Drone, Care Show Japan) and Nexpro-partnered educational webinars.

The customer base is diversified across multiple verticals and includes both enterprise buyers (manufacturing plants, automotive OEMs, semiconductor firms, petrochemical operators, hospitals) and mid-market accounts (schools, kindergartens, theme parks, SMEs), with no single dominant anchor customer identified. The company operates from its Yokohama headquarters with an export channel subject to Japanese foreign exchange regulations, and maintains technology partnerships with NEC Central Laboratories (denoising algorithm), Yokohama National University (lithium-ion battery safety research), and Shinshindenki (SSD THERMO multi-point monitoring system integration).

Name

Nippon Avionics

Legal name

NIPPON AVIONICS CO.,LTD.

Website

https://avio.co.jp

Company type

Public

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Nippon Avionics (日本アビオニクス) is a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed Japanese manufacturer (Avio brand) of infrared thermal imaging cameras, micro joining equipment, and radiation-hardened power converters, serving manufacturing, automotive, semiconductor, healthcare, and infrastructure customers across Japan and select export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Infrared Thermography and Thermal Imaging Equipment

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Sensors & Targeting Systems (IMABAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Avionics Test, Simulation & Calibration Equipment (IMABAFAN), Military Avionics, Mission Computers & Flight Controls (IMABAMAE)

Keywords

• Infrared thermography cameras
• Thermal imaging equipment
• Micro joining equipment
• Non-contact temperature measurement
• Industrial monitoring systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Infrared Thermography Cameras and Systems: Sale of infrared thermal imaging cameras ranging from high-end models (H9300, H9000) to portable (R550, R450, F50 series), network models (TS600, N50), and special-purpose models (R300BP series for flame/glass measurement, TS300SW for metal measurement). Includes medical thermography (F50ME).
2. Micro Joining Equipment: Manufacturing and sale of precision joining equipment including laser welders, ultrasonic welders, resistance welders, pulse heat units, and seam sealers for electronics manufacturing, automotive, and industrial applications.
3. Radiation Hardened POL DC/DC Converters: Specialized power conversion products for space and defense applications, featuring radiation hardened point-of-load DC/DC converters.
4. Repair and Calibration Services: Calibration services with temperature accuracy adjustment (校正A with adjustment, 校正B with measurement data) and repair services for thermography equipment. Calibration recommended annually.
5. Analysis Software: Sale of proprietary software including InfReC Analyzer AT1000 (professional recording/analysis), NS9500 Professional, NS9500 Standard, and NS9500 Lite. Software available for R-series, F50 series, and N50 series cameras.
6. SDK and Developer Tools: Software Development Kits available for C50 series, TS600 series, and other platforms for custom application development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Nippon Avionics (Avio) is a Japanese manufacturer of infrared thermal imaging cameras and systems under the InfReC brand, ranging from high-end research-grade cooled cameras (H9300, H9000) to portable, network, and special-purpose models. The company also manufactures micro joining equipment (laser, ultrasonic, resistance welders) and radiation-hardened POL DC/DC converters for space/defense applications, and provides repair, calibration, and proprietary analysis software.

Product overview

Nippon Avionics (日本アシオニクス, Avio) is a Japanese manufacturer specializing in infrared thermal imaging technology under the InfReC (Infrared Camera) brand. The product portfolio centers on thermal cameras for industrial, research, medical, and safety applications, organized into three main hardware categories: (1) high-end/military-grade cameras (H9300, H9000 Thermo HAWK series) featuring cooled InSb detectors for ultra-high-speed and high-resolution R&D; (2) portable professional cameras (R550, R450, F50/F50ME series) ranging from research-grade 1.2MP systems to field-diagnostic models with detachable heads; and (3) fixed-mount/network cameras (TS600, N50-MR, TS300SW, C50) for inline, remote, and embedded monitoring. Specialized R300BP series cameras address niche applications — flame-through, flame measurement, glass surface, and glass-through measurements using narrow-band uncooled sensors. AI-enabled products include the T20A-FS fever screening camera with face detection and authentication. Software includes AT1000 (professional recording/analysis for R-series), NS9500 Professional/Standard/Lite (online analysis and reporting), and specialized NS9500 variants for F50 and N50. Monitoring system packages (process control, ignition monitoring, explosion-proof) extend the hardware into turnkey solutions for industrial safety and process management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InfReC: Brand name for infrared thermal imaging cameras. The name is derived from 'Infrared Camera' and also conveys meaning of 'recording infrared information' (infrared + recorder).
• InflRec

Products and services

• InfReC H9300 (Thermo HAWK) Ultra-high-performance cooled thermal camera for research and development, featuring an InSb detector with 1280×1024 pixels, micro-scan mode for 4× pixel count, up to 1615Hz frame rate, and 0.03°C temperature resolution. Designed for micro-scale thermal analysis of electronic components, materials, and high-speed phenomena in semiconductor, electronic component, and advanced materials R&D applications.
• InfReC H9000 (Thermo HAWK) High-speed thermal camera with 640×512 pixel uncooled or cooled detector, up to 5000Hz line rate, specialized filters for flame and glass measurement, and real-time thermal monitoring. Used in automotive quality assurance, vacuum chamber, and furnace measurements.
• InfReC R550 Series High-resolution portable thermal camera with up to 1.2 megapixel thermal images via super-resolution processing, 120Hz high-speed sampling, and rich lens lineup. Flagship model for R&D and high-temperature measurement applications, available in R550Pro, R550, and R550S variants.
• InfReC R450 Series Versatile portable thermal camera with 480×360 native resolution upscaled to 960×720 via super-resolution, quick panorama mode, and external trigger support. Available in R450Pro (up to 1500°C), R450, R450S, and R450SS variants for R&D, quality control, and screening.
• InfReC F50 Series (Thermo FLEX) Detachable camera head thermal camera with rotation and separation capability for flexible measurement angles. Features wide-angle 70° lens, 70°C environmental resistance for in-chamber use, touch panel, and glove-compatible hardware keys. Models include F50A/B-ONL (online), F50A/B-STD, and F50A/B-BAS.
• InfReC F50ME (Medical Thermography) Japan's only portable medical thermography camera, enabling rapid visualization of lesion temperature distribution. Designed for medical use to improve clinical workflow efficiency and reduce patient burden. Released January 2025.
• InfReC TS600 Series High-function network-compatible fixed-mount thermal camera with VGA (640×480) sensor, up to 1500°C range, and SDK for custom system integration. Designed for process monitoring and disaster prevention systems, available in TS610, TS620, TS630 variants.
• Network Thermo N50-MR Series Network thermal camera with built-in visible camera, web browser control, PoE power supply, and IP66-rated housing (N50W-MR). Supports NVR/VMS integration, up to 300°C range, and remote monitoring for outdoor/indoor equipment, fire prevention, and infrastructure inspection.
• InfReC TS300SW Inline thermal camera for measuring surface temperature of aluminum and other reflective metals. Uses short-wavelength measurement to eliminate reflection effects, achieving high accuracy on low-emissivity materials without cooling systems or shutters. Features 5μs minimum exposure and 100Hz frame rate.
• InfReC R300BP-TF (Flame-Through Measurement) Specialized uncooled thermal camera for measuring through flames using 3.8μm short-wavelength band and flame removal filter. Designed for coal-fired furnaces and petrochemical furnace inspection. Maintenance-free uncooled sensor, 1.5kg body, SD card recording at 10Hz.
• InfReC R300BP-OF (Flame Measurement) Uncooled thermal camera for measuring flame temperature in combustion testing and metal processing using 4.25-4.75μm short-wavelength band. Enables non-contact, non-destructive flame structure measurement with maintenance-free operation.
• InfReC R300BP-OG (Glass Surface Measurement) Uncooled thermal camera for measuring glass surface temperature during glass manufacturing using 5.2-7.4μm short-wavelength band. Enables quality control in molten glass, molding, and annealing processes without contamination.
• InfReC R300BP-TG (Glass-Through Measurement) Uncooled thermal camera for measuring through quartz glass using 3.46μm short-wavelength band. Enables non-contact temperature measurement of test specimens inside vacuum chambers and lamp interiors.
• InfReC T20A-FS (Fever Screening) AI-powered fever screening thermal camera that detects faces and estimates body temperature within 1 second. Supports up to 5,000 face registration for access control integration with security gates and electronic locks. For corporate reception, hospitals, libraries, hotels, and event venues.
• C50 Series (Industrial Camera Module) Compact 100g industrial thermal camera module with PoE power supply, LAN multi-camera connectivity, and dual thermal/visible cameras. Available in space-saving (C50A/B-I) and rugged-environment (C50A/B-IE, IP54) models with 35° or 70° field of view.
• InfReC Analyzer AT1000 Professional-grade recording and analysis software for R-series cameras. Features trigger recording, pre-trigger recording, repeat/STEP/segmented recording, 3D display, real-time difference analysis, multi-image comparison, comment input, culling/cutting editing, and EXE export. R-series dedicated.
• InfReC Analyzer NS9500 Professional High-function online analysis program providing real-time thermal/visible image measurement and analysis with camera control, trend graphs, and report output. Includes full NS9500 Standard features and adds online control, measurement, recording, camera settings, and trend graph display.
• InfReC Analyzer NS9500 Standard Multi-function report creation program for thermal image editing, processing, and reporting. Features 3-step navigation (select-analyze-report), thermal/visible image synthesis, pattern shape analysis, panorama editing, and Excel/Word report templates.
• Process Control System Monitoring system standard package for real-time temperature measurement shared with PLC, automated evidence management, and traceability enhancement. Features product/lot number input, 3 trigger modes, customizable pass/fail criteria, and trend/line profile display. For automotive, electronics, food, and pharmaceutical FA lines.
• Ignition Monitoring System Pre-ignition fire monitoring system using thermal cameras for early detection of anomalous temperature rises in plants, coal yards, and biomass facilities. Features wide-angle lens, high-resolution sensor, pre-alarm function, block display for fire location identification, and up to 2-camera simultaneous monitoring.
• Explosion-Proof Monitoring System Explosion-proof thermal camera system for hazardous areas (coal silos, petrochemical plants). Features pressure-resistant explosion-proof structure compliant with international explosion protection guidelines (Ex d IIB+H2T6), compact design (1/20th volume of conventional internal pressure type), IP65 dust/water resistance, and PoE/ONVIF connectivity.
• Fever Screening Solution Body surface temperature screening solution using Avio infrared thermal cameras for non-contact fever detection. Supports integration with security gates and electronic locks. Deployed at airports, food processing plants, data centers, hotels, medical facilities, schools, public facilities, and corporate entry/exit management.
• Micro Joining Equipment Precision joining equipment including laser welders, ultrasonic welders, resistance welders, pulse heat units, and seam sealers for electronics manufacturing, automotive, and industrial applications.
• Radiation Hardened POL DC/DC Converters Specialized power conversion products for space and defense applications, featuring radiation hardened point-of-load DC/DC converters.
• Calibration and Repair Services Calibration services with temperature accuracy adjustment (校正A with adjustment, 校正B with measurement data) and repair services for thermography equipment. Calibration recommended annually.

Quantifiable outcome

• Temperature resolution down to 0.02°C (at 30°C, H9300 high-speed mode)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Yokohama National University (横浜国立大学)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Joint research on lithium-ion battery (LIB) fire mechanisms during disposal processes. Research aims to elucidate fire accident mechanisms in LIB disposal and support development of next-generation ionic liquid propellants. Part of government-funded environmental research initiative.
• Nexpro (ネクプロ)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerWebinar service partner for online seminars. All infrared sensing seminar registrations handled through Nexpro's web seminar service platform (nexpro_avio_webinar.v2.nex-pro.com). Partnership enables nationwide access to educational content.
• Tokiwa Group (常盤産業株式会社)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner distributor publishing blog content about Avio thermography products on their 'Knowledge Commerce Blog' (知識商社ブログ). Multiple articles published showcasing product applications and measurement techniques.
• Nippon Hatsudan Association (日本発條)minorOthersYokohama National University research collaboration involving member companies of the Nippon Hatsudan Association for comprehensive LIB fire safety research.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Keysight Technologies: Global electronic test & measurement leader with adjacent instrumentation capabilities; less direct overlap on thermal imaging but addresses similar industrial and R&D instrumentation buyers as Nippon Avionics.
• L3Harris Technologies: Major defense and aerospace electronics prime whose EO/IR sensor and ruggedized electronics portfolio overlaps with Nippon Avionics' radiation-hardened DC/DC converter and defense-related infrared product lines.
• Fluke Corporation: Broad test-and-measurement incumbent whose thermal-imaging line complements electrical, industrial, and process instrumentation; competes with Nippon Avionics in industrial inspection but from a much wider portfolio.

Others

• Axis Communications: Network camera specialist whose thermal-camera variants overlap with Nippon Avionics' N50-MR and TS600 network models for security and infrastructure monitoring deployments.
• Hikvision: Large-scale security and surveillance camera vendor offering thermal product lines aimed at perimeter and fever-screening use cases that overlap with Nippon Avionics' monitoring and fever-screening systems.

Direct peers

• Optris GmbH: Specialist German infrared thermography vendor focused on industrial process monitoring and OEM thermal camera modules, directly comparable to Nippon Avionics' industrial monitoring systems and C50 camera module line.
• Testo SE & Co. KGaA: German manufacturer of portable thermal imagers and measurement instruments serving industrial, HVAC, and building-diagnostics use cases that compete head-on with Nippon Avionics' portable R-series and F50 cameras.
• Teledyne FLIR: Largest global thermal imaging camera manufacturer offering industrial, R&D, security, and defense-grade cameras that directly overlap with Nippon Avionics' InfReC portfolio across fixed-mount, portable, and cooled high-end SKUs.

Emerging players

• Seek Thermal: Lower-cost thermal imaging specialist focused on compact and smartphone-attached cameras; represents the price-sensitive tier of the market that pressures pricing in the portable R-series / F50 segments.
• Wuhan Guide Infrared (Guide Sensmart): Chinese thermal imaging manufacturer with growing industrial, security, and consumer product lines that increasingly compete on price/spec with Japanese and Western thermal imaging vendors including Nippon Avionics.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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