Smart Vision Lights

Name

Smart Vision Lights

Legal name

Smart Vision Lights

Website

https://smartvisionlights.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machine Vision Lighting

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Machine Vision & Inspection Lighting (Ring lights, bar lights, backlights, strobed illumination) (IMAGAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

LED Drivers, Ballasts & Power Modules for Lighting (Constant-current/voltage drivers, ballasts, control gear) (IMAGAIAJ)

Keywords

• Machine vision lighting
• LED lighting systems
• Industrial illumination
• Vision system components
• Strobe lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Michigan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial LED Lighting Hardware: Primary revenue from the sale of machine vision LED lights across multiple form factors including bar/linear lights, ring lights, dome lights, backlights, spot/projector lights, line scan lights, specialty lights, brick lights, and washdown-rated lights. Products are sold with various drive modes (Continuous, Multi-Drive, OverDrive, NanoDrive, Dual OverDrive) and wavelength options including UV, visible, NIR, and SWIR.
2. Controllers and Accessories: Sale of LED controllers (LLM LED Light Manager), I/O modules, cables, light mounts, camera adapters, polarizer/diffuser kits, power supplies, filters, and other accessories that complement the core lighting products.
3. Custom and Semi-Custom Products: Revenue from designing and building custom LED lighting solutions and semi-custom modifications to standard products to meet specific machine vision requirements.
4. Training and Education Services: Free onsite training programs (Machine Vision Imaging and SVL Product Training), online training videos, interactive remote training, and private training classes at customer facilities.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Smart Vision Lights designs and manufactures high-output LED lighting arrays with integrated drivers specifically engineered for machine vision and imaging systems. The company offers over 196 standard products across bar/linear, ring, dome, backlight, spot/projector, line scan, brick, and washdown form factors, plus controllers, Camera-to-Light direct-connect solutions, and custom/semi-custom products. Proprietary technologies include Hidden Strobe, Multi-Drive, OverDrive, NanoDrive, Dual OverDrive, and SWIR wavelengths spanning 1050-1650 nm for industrial inspection applications.

Product overview

Smart Vision Lights is a Michigan-based manufacturer of industrial LED lighting for machine vision applications, offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 196 products across multiple categories. The product lineup centers on illumination lights (bar/linear lights, backlights, ring lights, dome lights, spot/projector lights, line scan lights, brick lights, washdown lights) complemented by controllers (LLM LED Light Manager), Camera to Light direct-connect solutions for major camera brands (Cognex, Teledyne Dalsa, SICK, Datalogic, Baumer), and accessories (cables, mounts, adapters). Key technology differentiators include Hidden Strobe (ultra-fast strobing without visible flash), Multi-Drive/NanoDrive/OverDrive/Dual OverDrive operation modes, SWIR wavelengths (1050-1550nm), and multi-zone lights. The Lightgistics sub-brand serves logistics with Hidden Strobe-enabled barcode/OCR lights. The company also offers custom/semi-custom product development and training services. Recent innovations include the Configurable LSR300 with interchangeable OptiCards and dynamic projection technology with Osram.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lightgistics: Machine vision lighting product series specifically designed for the logistics industry, featuring barcode scanning and OCR capabilities.
• DoAll

Products and services

• Bar/Linear Lights LED linear illumination lights for machine vision applications, available in multiple form factors including standard, mini, washdown, and direct connect variants supporting various wavelengths and operation modes (Continuous, Multi-Drive, NanoDrive, OverDrive). Sold to machine vision system integrators and industrial automation end-users.
• Backlights/Light Panels LED backlight panels providing uniform illumination from behind the target for contrast enhancement in machine vision inspection. Includes mini backlights, maximum output backlights, standard output backlights, and washdown-rated variants. Used for silhouette and dimensional measurement applications in industrial inspection.
• Specialty Lights Specialized illumination products including dark field lights, fiber optics, RGBW mini ring lights, proximity spot lights, and workspace lights designed for specific machine vision applications. Targeted at niche inspection scenarios requiring specialized lighting geometries.
• Ring Lights Circular LED ring lights providing even radial illumination around the lens axis. Available in mini, large, and EZ Mount variants with IP50-IP65 ratings and modes including Continuous, Multi-Drive, Dual OverDrive, and OverDrive. Used for coaxial illumination in machine vision inspection.
• Dome Lights Dome-shaped diffuse illumination lights providing shadow-free, wraparound lighting ideal for highly reflective or curved surfaces. Multi-Drive mode available in three size variants (DDL-100, DDL-150, DDL-250). Used for inspecting reflective, curved, or textured parts.
• Spot/Projector Lights Focused beam lights for targeted illumination including proximity spot lights and projector lights. Some models feature structure light patterns for 3D vision applications. Used for illumination of specific small areas or structured light projection.
• Line Scan Lights High-power linear lights designed for line scan camera applications. LCHPX High Power Low Cost Line Scan Light provides IP50-rated illumination for continuous scanning operations. Used in web and surface inspection applications.
• Brick Lights Compact, high-output brick-style LED lights for machine vision applications requiring intense, concentrated illumination. Used where space constraints require compact lighting with high output.
• Washdown Lights IP65-IP69K rated LED lights designed for high-pressure washdown environments in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Includes washdown linear lights and backlights. Used in hygienic production environments requiring regular high-pressure cleaning.
• Controllers LED light controllers including LLM LED Light Manager that can drive multiple lights or up to four individual zones/channels. Multi-drive controllers combine constant ON and OverDrive high-pulse operation. Used to control and synchronize lighting in machine vision systems.
• Camera to Light Direct-Connect Solutions Direct-connect lighting solutions engineered for specific camera brands including Cognex (In-Sight 7000, DataMan), Teledyne Dalsa (BOA), SICK (Inspector), Datalogic, and Baumer (Verisens XC). Features industry-standard M12 connections and strobe pass-through. Used by machine vision integrators to streamline deployment.
• Configurable LSR300 Linear Light Configurable linear light with interchangeable OptiCard lens modifiers and optic windows for on-site customization of beam angles and light characteristics. Features Multi-Drive functionality with OverDrive and continuous mode. Operates at working distances of 200-2000mm. Used by machine vision integrators needing flexible beam shaping.
• SWIR LED Lights Short Wave Infrared LED lights in five wavelengths (1050nm, 1200nm, 1300nm, 1450nm, 1550nm) available in linear, brick, and proximity spotlight form factors. Designed for cost-effective multispectral imaging with Sony SenSWIR and CQD sensors. Applications include fill level inspection, moisture detection, and semiconductor inspection.
• Lightgistics Series Machine vision lighting product line specifically designed for the logistics industry including JWL150-DO, JWL225-DO, RHI200-DO, and LHI-DO models. Features Hidden Strobe technology for high-speed barcode scanning and OCR in scan tunnels. Used by logistics operators and e-commerce fulfillment centers.
• DoAll All-in-One Light Kit UR+ certified multifunctional light kit comprising six different machine vision lights in one unit. Designed for robot arm mounting and collaborative robotics applications. Awarded Vision Systems Design 2023 Innovators Award. Used by robotics integrators and cobot operators.
• Multi-Zone Lights Lights combining different wavelengths in a single housing for photometric stereo applications and multi-spectral imaging. Includes multi-zone ring lights designed for compact 3D applications. Used for 3D reconstruction and multi-spectral inspection.
• Custom Product Design Services Semi-custom and fully custom LED lighting solutions engineered to fit exact machine vision specifications. Options include modified standard products (semi-custom) or custom-designed and built lights. Company offers in-house machine shop and 3D printing capabilities for rapid prototyping. Used by manufacturers with unique inspection requirements.
• Training and Education Services Machine vision lighting education and training including online videos, in-person classes at company facility in Norton Shores MI, and interactive remote training with live demonstrations. Topics cover lighting basics, product training, and application support. Provided to systems integrators and end-users to accelerate adoption.
• Application Support Services Free application evaluation and lighting consultation services to help customers find the right light for their specific machine vision requirements. Provided to prospective customers to support product selection and to reduce purchase friction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Exposure times reduced from approximately 450 microseconds to as low as 20 microseconds using Hidden Strobe technology
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability3 records

Feature14 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Teledyne FLIR IIScoreTechnology or Integration · 2 May 2024SVL announced IP67-rated lighting solutions for the Teledyne FLIR IIS Forge 1GigE IP67 camera series, enhancing the Forge ecosystem with ruggedized machine vision lighting for harsh environment applications.
• Leimac Ltd. (expanded)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024The partnership was expanded in 2024 as a strategic partnership beyond distribution, with joint go-to-market activities at events like Automate.
• Universal RobotscoreTechnology or Integration · 5 December 2023SVL's DoAll multifunctional light (comprising six different machine vision lights) received UR+ certification from Universal Robots, enabling seamless integration with Universal Robots cobots and access to the UR+ ecosystem.
• Leimac Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 September 2023Smart Vision Lights and Leimac Ltd. announced a strategic global partnership in September 2023. Leimac enhances its product lineup by integrating and offering Smart Vision Lights' premium products, leveraging both brands to serve a broader global market. Leimac serves as a key international distribution partner.
• OsramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmart Vision Lights developed dynamic projection technology alongside Osram, featuring individually addressable LEDs for applications including interactive operator guidance, adaptive safety zones, and structured-light 3D vision.
• CognexcoreTechnology or IntegrationCognex camera to light offerings including In-Sight 7000 Camera Series with built-in SMART driver and SafeStrobe technology, and DataMan ODDM lights engineered specifically for Cognex DataMan barcode reading systems. SVL lights mount directly to Cognex cameras.
• Sony Semiconductor SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationSVL's SWIR LED lights complement Sony's IMX990 and IMX991 SenSWIR line of cost-effective imaging sensors. The combination enables broad spectral sensitivity (0.4-1.7 μm) for multispectral sortation and inspection systems.
• LumenFlowminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with optical engineers at LumenFlow (Wyoming, Michigan) to develop optical-grade silicone optics for LED lights, enabling injection molding of complex optical designs at low cost.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vision & Control: German manufacturer of machine vision lighting and optical components with broad portfolio of LED lights, coaxial illumination, and structured lighting. Direct peer in industrial machine vision lighting.
• StockerYale (Photon Engine): Designer and manufacturer of LED lighting modules including structured pattern projectors and machine vision illumination. Direct peer in machine vision and industrial imaging lighting.
• Moritex North America: Japanese optical technology company offering a wide range of machine vision lighting, lenses, and fiber optics. Established direct competitor with global reach in industrial machine vision lighting.
• ProPhotonix: Designer and manufacturer of LED illumination systems for machine vision, UV curing, and 3D printing. Direct peer with overlapping machine vision lighting portfolio and custom design capabilities.
• Metaphase Technologies: Specialized manufacturer of LED machine vision lighting including line scan, backlights, and broadband/NIR/SWIR illumination. Direct peer with overlapping product categories and machine vision integrator channel.
• EFFILUX: European machine vision LED lighting specialist offering bar, ring, dome, and coaxial lights with programmable controllers. Direct peer serving European industrial automation customers with comparable technology.
• Advanced Illumination: US-based manufacturer of LED lighting for machine vision and industrial inspection, offering comparable form factors (bar, ring, backlight, spot) and strobe controllers. Direct competitor in the North American machine vision lighting market.
• CCS America (CCS Inc.): Japanese-founded machine vision LED lighting manufacturer with a broad portfolio of bar, ring, dome, backlight, and structured illumination products. Closest direct competitor to SVL in industrial machine vision lighting.

Broad incumbents

• Cognex Corporation: Largest pure-play machine vision systems company globally. While primarily a camera/software company rather than lighting specialist, Cognex is both an SVL partner and a potential vertical-integration threat with deep customer relationships across SVL's target verticals.
• Keyence Corporation: Global industrial automation and inspection giant offering integrated vision systems with proprietary lighting. Competes with SVL by offering bundled camera-plus-lighting-plus-software solutions that can disintermediate specialty lighting suppliers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/smart-vision-lights
• Xx.com/smart_vision

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Smart Vision Lights