VECTED
VECTED GmbH is a German manufacturer of high-end thermal imaging cameras, weapon-mounted aiming devices, and optoelectronic modules for military, police, hunting, and OEM customers, with in-house AI neural networks and FPGA-based processor technology.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2012
- HeadquartersFürth, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What VECTED does
VECTED GmbH is a German manufacturer of high-end thermal imaging devices headquartered in Fürth, Bavaria. Founded in 2012, the company designs and produces observation devices (Beobachtungsgeräte), clip-on attachments (Vorsatzgeräte), and weapon-mounted aiming devices (Zielgeräte) for handheld or mounted use by day and night. Its core technology stack consists of proprietary thermal imaging cores, FPGA-based processor modules, and Micro-OLED displays, all developed or assembled in-house with electronics and software sourced internally. Key sensors and displays are preferentially procured from regional Germany/EU partners, which keeps the product line ITAR-free and supports global distribution.
The company sells finished devices — including the TC-640-50 and TC-640-60 thermal cameras and the 2025-launched TRS Thermal Reflex Sight — to military, police, and civilian hunting customers, while simultaneously serving as an OEM/ODM manufacturer of custom optoelectronic modules for other industrial and security-system integrators. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of own-brand devices, OEM/ODM contract manufacturing, and engineering services for optronics integration projects, all on a quote-based enterprise sales motion. Pricing is not publicly disclosed.
VECTED has integrated in-house developed neural networks into its thermal cameras for object detection, object identification, and image quality enhancement, with the AI explicitly positioned as decision support rather than autonomous control. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and markets itself on a "Made in Germany" quality positioning tied to its Fürth manufacturing footprint.
VECTED firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- VECTED
- Legal name
- VECTED GmbH
- Website
- https://vected.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2012
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- VECTED GmbH is a German manufacturer of high-end thermal imaging cameras, weapon-mounted aiming devices, and optoelectronic modules for military, police, hunting, and OEM customers, with in-house AI neural networks and FPGA-based processor technology.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
VECTED industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Thermal Imaging Equipment and Optronics
- NAICS
- Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)
- SIC
- Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Sensors & Targeting Systems (IMABAGAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Optical & Light Sensors (Photodiodes/ALS/Color/UV) (HDAHALAE), Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF)
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Where VECTED is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Fürth
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
VECTED business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Thermal Imaging Device Sales: Sale of proprietary thermal imaging cameras and devices including observation devices, clip-on devices, and sighting systems for police, military, and hunting applications.
- OEM/ODM Manufacturing Services: Complete manufacture of externally developed modules and products for OEM customers. Flexible production capable of small series and high volumes of customized components and products.
- Optronics Development Services: Engineering services for companies requiring integration of thermal imaging technology into specialized applications including government tasks, security applications, quality control, and industrial production monitoring.
- Electronics Modules: Sale of proprietary FPGA-based processor modules and system-on-modules for integration into customer-specific optronics systems.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
VECTED product offering
Product offeringCore offering
VECTED designs, develops, and manufactures high-end thermal imaging devices (Wärmebildgeräte) including observation devices, clip-on devices (Vorsatzgeräte), and sighting devices (Zielgeräte) for handheld or weapon-mounted use. The company also produces proprietary electronic modules such as FPGA-based processor modules, system-on-modules, and micro-OLED displays, and offers OEM/ODM manufacturing services with AI-powered object detection integrated via in-house trained neural networks.
Product overview
VECTED develops and manufactures high-end thermal imaging devices 'Made in Germany' at their Fürth location. The product portfolio includes observation devices (Beobachtungsgeräte), attachment devices (Vorsatzgeräte), and target devices (Zielgeräte) that can be handheld or mounted on weapons. The company offers both finished products (TRS, TC-640 series) and component modules (thermal imaging cores, microdisplays with SOM, processor modules with FPGA). Additionally, VECTED provides OEM/ODM services for customized development and manufacturing, and integrates AI capabilities using proprietary neural networks for object detection and image quality enhancement. Key components like sensors and displays are sourced from fixed regional partners or from Germany/EU (ITAR-free), while VECTED develops all electronics and software in-house.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- TRS: Thermal Reflex Sight - next generation reflex sight with thermal imaging overlay
- TC-640-50
- TC-640-60
Products and services
- TRS – Thermal Reflex Sight A reflex sight of the next generation with thermal image overlay. Designed for police and military use, it combines fast target acquisition with thermal imaging capabilities to make the invisible visible in day and night conditions.
- TC-640-50 Thermal Imaging Camera Thermal imaging camera model in the TC-640 series, suitable for observation, clip-on attachment, and target applications. Handheld or weapon-mountable for day and night use.
- TC-640-60 Thermal Imaging Camera Thermal imaging camera model in the TC-640 series, suitable for observation, clip-on attachment, and target applications. Handheld or weapon-mountable for day and night use.
- Wärmebildcore (Thermal Imaging Core)
- Microdisplay with System-on-Module (SOM)
- Prozessormodule mit FPGA (Processor Modules with FPGA)
- OEM/ODM Services
Companies that use VECTED
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
VECTED technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability2 records
Feature6 records
VECTED partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- European Micro-OLED Display ManufacturercoreLong-standing close partnership with a leading European manufacturer of Micro-OLED displays. The displays are integrated into VECTED's thermal imaging cameras and customer devices. VECTED regards these displays as unrivalled in high-brightness (daytime) applications, and the partnership has enabled VECTED to build extensive specialist knowledge on microdisplays.
- Regional Component Suppliers (Germany/EU)coreKey components such as sensors and displays are preferentially sourced from established partners in the region (Germany/EU). This ensures ITAR-free product line and supports the 'Made in Germany' positioning.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
VECTED competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Hensoldt: German defense electronics company specializing in sensor solutions including EO/IR systems, optronics, and surveillance equipment for military customers. Most directly comparable peer given shared German origin, defense focus, and EO/IR product overlap.
- Guide Infrared: Chinese manufacturer of infrared thermal imaging products including cooled and uncooled detectors, thermal cameras, and sighting systems for industrial, security, and defense applications. Direct product overlap as a thermal imaging equipment manufacturer.
- Leonardo DRS: US-headquartered defense electronics provider with a portfolio that includes electro-optic/infrared systems and sensor solutions for military and security customers. Direct overlap in defense optronics and thermal imaging.
- Elbit Systems: Israeli defense electronics company with significant electro-optic and thermal imaging capabilities serving military, homeland security, and commercial markets. Direct product overlap in thermal sighting and observation systems.
- SEEK Thermal: US-based thermal imaging company producing cameras and OEM thermal sensor cores for commercial, industrial, law enforcement, and hunting markets. Comparable as a focused thermal imaging specialist with overlap in the hunting and OEM segments.
Broad incumbents
- L3Harris Technologies: US defense technology company with a broad electro-optics business including thermal imaging, night vision, and targeting systems. Comparable as a defense optronics player, but at substantially larger scale.
- Teledyne FLIR: Global leader in thermal imaging cameras and components serving defense, industrial, and commercial markets. Comparable as the dominant thermal imaging incumbent, but operates at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio than VECTED.
- Thales Group: French multinational with a major optronics and missile electronics business supplying thermal imaging, sighting systems, and night vision equipment to military customers across Europe. Comparable as a broad defense incumbent with optronics specialization.
- Safran Electronics & Defense: French defense and aerospace group with an optronics business producing thermal imagers, weapon sights, and navigation equipment. Overlaps with VECTED in defense optronics and sighting systems for European military customers.
- BAE Systems: Large global defense prime with a portfolio of electro-optic sensors, weapon sights, and surveillance systems. Comparable as a defense electronics incumbent, though VECTED's offerings are narrower and more specialized.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
VECTED social profiles
Digital presenceVECTED compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
VECTED financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
VECTED leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
VECTED funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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VECTED M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about VECTED
What does VECTED do?
VECTED designs, develops, and manufactures high-end thermal imaging devices (Wärmebildgeräte) including observation devices, clip-on devices (Vorsatzgeräte), and sighting devices (Zielgeräte) for handheld or weapon-mounted use. The company also produces proprietary electronic modules such as FPGA-based processor modules, system-on-modules, and micro-OLED displays, and offers OEM/ODM manufacturing services with AI-powered object detection integrated via in-house trained neural networks.
Is VECTED a public or private company?
VECTED is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was VECTED founded?
VECTED was founded in 2012. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is VECTED based?
VECTED is headquartered in Fürth, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does VECTED make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Thermal Imaging Device Sales are the primary driver. The others are OEM/ODM Manufacturing Services, optronics Development Services and electronics Modules.
Who are VECTED's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Hensoldt, Guide Infrared, Leonardo DRS, Elbit Systems and SEEK Thermal. Broad incumbents are L3Harris Technologies, Teledyne FLIR, Thales Group, Safran Electronics & Defense and BAE Systems.
Does VECTED have an API?
No public API is recorded for VECTED.
What industry is VECTED in?
VECTED's product category is Thermal Imaging Equipment and Optronics. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABAGAC, Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Sensors & Targeting Systems, with a secondary code of HDAHALAE, Optical & Light Sensors (Photodiodes/ALS/Color/UV). Its NAICS code is 33451 and its SIC code is 3827.