ColorSpace正印科技

What ColorSpace正印科技 does

ColorSpace (Beijing Zhengyin Technology Co., Ltd. / 北京正印科技有限公司) is a privately held Chinese company founded in 2011 that provides optical imaging and image-quality testing solutions for camera and imaging-system manufacturers. Its portfolio spans proprietary hardware (standard LED light sources LE005/LE006/LE007, ISO-compliant test charts, mobile and collaborative robots for automated test-cell operation, telephoto and geometric calibration systems), third-party-distributed software (Imatest Master, the global image-quality analysis standard, which ColorSpace distributes and supports exclusively in China), its own CIQT analysis software, and embedded imaging-system design (AI-ISP AX650N SoC solutions). The company also operates CMA-, CNAS-, and ISO 9001-certified third-party image testing laboratories through its ImageQualityLabs affiliate.

ColorSpace monetizes through five channels: hardware sales of test charts, light sources, automated test rigs, and turnkey labs (primary); software licensing and distribution of Imatest alongside proprietary CIQT; certified testing, tuning, and equipment-rental services through ImageQualityLabs; paid training programs (e.g., EMVA 1288) plus free technical seminars and webinars; and embedded imaging-system solutions for automotive and industrial customers. Its go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, with technical seminars, trade-show participation (CIOE, CCME, CCIOE), a B2B knowledge base, WeChat presence, and direct enterprise sales via seven regional offices in China and Taiwan. Customers include OPPO, Huawei, and multiple new-energy-vehicle OEMs in the consumer electronics and automotive imaging verticals, with additional exposure to security surveillance, medical imaging (endoscopes, capsule cameras), industrial vision, aerospace, and power-grid/rail-transit segments.

The company's competitive positioning rests on standards-setting influence (drafting-group membership in seven Chinese national and association standards), the only Mobileye-certified geometric calibration solution, exclusive Imatest distribution rights in China, and a vertically integrated hardware-software-services stack that delivers fully automated, standards-compliant image-quality laboratories to OEM customers.

Name

ColorSpace正印科技

Legal name

北京正印科技有限公司

Website

https://colorspace.com.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ColorSpace (北京正印科技) is a Beijing-based image-quality testing solutions provider founded in 2011, serving camera and imaging-system OEMs in consumer electronics, automotive ADAS, medical, security, and industrial vision through proprietary hardware, Imatest software distribution, and CMA-certified testing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Image Quality Testing Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAGAIAG

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

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Lighting & Signaling Equipment (Industrial/commercial lighting, indicators)

SECONDARYIMAEAHAL

Color Matching, Tinting & Colorant Systems

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Paints, Inks & Colorants

Keywords

• Image quality testing
• Optical imaging systems
• Camera test equipment
• Standard light sources
• Test charts

Headquarters

HQ city

Beijing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 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. Image Quality Testing Equipment and Systems: Sale of hardware products including test charts, light sources, automated testing equipment, cameras, robots, and turnkey lab solutions. This is the primary revenue stream. Products range from individual test charts to complete automated image quality testing laboratories.
2. Image Quality Analysis Software (Imatest, CIQT): Distribution and licensing of Imatest image quality analysis software, along with proprietary CIQT image quality analysis software. Software sales as part of integrated hardware-software solutions.
3. Image Quality Testing and Calibration Services: Laboratory testing services including image quality testing service, image tuning service, and equipment rental. Services provided at third-party certified testing labs (CMA certified).
4. Training and Consulting: Technical training programs on imaging quality testing, imatest software usage, EMVA 1288 standards, and industry-specific standards. Includes both free seminars and paid training workshops.
5. Customized/Embedded Imaging Systems: Sale of embedded imaging system solutions such as the AI-ISP AX650N SoC-based imaging system, targeting automotive and industrial applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ColorSpace provides integrated image quality (IQ) testing solutions for optical imaging systems, combining standardized LED light sources, resolution and test charts, HDR real-scene light boxes, automated robotic test rigs, and calibration equipment with its proprietary CIQT image quality analysis software and distributed Imatest Master software. The company also delivers turnkey IQ lab build-out, on-site testing/tuning, and training services to camera module makers and imaging system integrators across consumer electronics, automotive, security, medical, industrial, aerospace, and power/rail-transit sectors.

Product overview

ColorSpace (北京正印科技有限公司) is a professional optical imaging system image quality solutions provider founded in 2011, headquartered in Beijing with R&D centers in Shenzhen, Jiaxing, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Xi'an, and Taiwan. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of image quality testing solutions spanning software (Imatest Master, CIQT proprietary software), hardware (standard light sources LE006/LE007/LE005 series, test charts, automated testing equipment), and services (turnkey lab solutions, testing & tuning services). Products serve industries including consumer electronics (mobile phones, tablets), automotive imaging (ADAS, CMS, DMS), security surveillance, medical imaging (endoscopes, capsule cameras), industrial vision, and aerospace. The integrated solution combines Imatest analysis software with ColorSpace hardware including automated testing systems, robotic arms, camera calibration equipment, and standardized test charts to provide complete image quality evaluation capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Image Quality Test Solutions End-to-end image quality testing solutions for optical imaging systems, covering lighting, charts, software, robotics, and calibration for camera module makers and imaging integrators.
• Imatest Master Software Industry-standard Imatest Master image quality analysis software distributed and integrated by ColorSpace for camera and imaging module IQ testing in Greater China.
• CIQT Image Quality Analysis Software ColorSpace's proprietary CIQT image quality analysis software used to evaluate and tune camera and imaging module performance across lab and production environments.
• Standard Light Sources (LE Series) Standardized LED light sources (LE series), including the LE006 adjustable color temperature light box and LE007 series reflective light sources, providing repeatable illumination for image quality testing.
• Image Test Charts Resolution, geometric distortion, and other standardized image test charts used to calibrate and evaluate camera and imaging module performance.
• P2020 HDR Comprehensive Testing System HDR comprehensive testing system (P2020) designed to validate high dynamic range imaging performance of camera modules under controlled HDR scenes.
• HDR Multi-Functional Real Scene Test Light Box HDR multi-functional real-scene test light box that reproduces real-world high dynamic range scenes for repeatable image quality testing of cameras and imaging modules.
• Medical/Industrial Endoscope Test System Image quality testing system for medical and industrial endoscope imaging modules, including support for 4K medical endoscope imaging pipelines.
• Camera Intrinsic Calibration System (CS-BD-A05) Telephoto camera intrinsic calibration system (CS-BD-A05) for calibrating intrinsic parameters of telephoto cameras and long-focal-length imaging modules.
• Collaborative Industrial Robot (CS-Robot-A5/A16) Collaborative industrial robots (CS-Robot-A5 and CS-Robot-A16) used to automate camera positioning and image acquisition during image quality testing.
• Camera Shooting Pose Automatic Adjustment Trolley (CS-SDBD-A) Camera shooting pose automatic adjustment trolley (CS-SDBD-A) that automatically sets and adjusts camera shooting pose for repeatable IQ testing.
• Camera Test Robot (CS-WR300/600) Camera test robots (CS-WR300 and CS-WR600), including AGV wireless mobile robot variants (CS-WR3/CS-WR6), for automated positioning and acquisition during IQ testing.
• AF Testing System (CS-AF) Autofocus testing system (CS-AF) used to validate autofocus performance of camera modules during IQ testing.
• SoMA Automated Camera Testing System SoMA automated camera testing system, integrating automated test workflows with an IQ lab management platform for high-throughput camera module validation.
• Imatest Geometric Calibration System Geometric calibration system based on Imatest for calibrating geometric distortion and related parameters of cameras and imaging modules.
• High-Precision Automated Display Optical Test System High-precision automated display optical test system for validating the optical and image quality performance of display panels.
• Imaging System Solutions Custom embedded imaging system solutions tailored to specialized applications, integrating hardware and software for targeted imaging and IQ testing use cases.
• Auto Image Quality Testing System & IQ Lab Management Platform Automated image quality testing system paired with an IQ lab management platform that orchestrates instruments, workflows, and data across an image quality laboratory.
• Turnkey Image Quality Lab Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• Automated camera calibration reduces testing time to 30-90 seconds per camera
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• China Metrology Science Research Institute (中国计量科学研究院)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024National highest metrology scientific research institute collaborating with ColorSpace on medical imaging quality seminars. Provided expert presentations on scientific calibration of imaging systems, metrological traceability, and medical endoscope imaging metrology solutions. Partnership validates ColorSpace's technical authority in standards and measurement science.
• Zhongguancun ShuiMu Medical Testing Center (中关村水木医疗检测中心)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024China's first private third-party professional medical device inspection and testing institution, participating as special guest at ColorSpace's medical imaging seminars. Introduced capabilities in electromagnetic compatibility, electrical safety, reliability testing, packaging testing, IVD and software testing.
• EIZO Corporation (艺卓)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024EIZO presented its professional monitor color management capabilities including color gamut, color space, and 4K display solutions at ColorSpace's medical imaging seminar. ColorSpace recommends EIZO professional displays for medical imaging testing environments.
• Shenzhen Polytechnic (深圳职业技术学院)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022ColorSpace donated 100,000 RMB in scholarships to Shenzhen Polytechnic's School of Communication Engineering. Established ColorSpace Scholarship program for outstanding students in digital image quality testing. Also provided full image quality laboratory setup including manual and automated labs with standard light sources and testing equipment.
• ImatestcoreTechnology or IntegrationColorSpace is the authorized Imatest distributor in China, reselling and supporting Imatest image quality analysis software. The partnership includes localization, technical support, training, webinar hosting, and version release coordination (e.g., imatest 22.2, 24.1, 24.2, 26.1). Imatest is the global standard in camera and imaging system testing software.
• ImageQualityLabscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary or affiliated company (imagequalitylabs.cn) providing third-party CMA-certified image quality testing services. Operates certified testing laboratories alongside ColorSpace's main business.
• MobileyecoreTechnology or IntegrationImatest's geometric calibration solution (offered by ColorSpace) is the only solution certified by Mobileye, the global autonomous driving benchmark. It serves as the designated calibration solution for multiple new energy vehicle brands for ADAS and autonomous driving applications.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• DxO Labs: Independent image quality analysis software (DxO Analyzer) and benchmarking (DxOMark) vendor — a direct peer to ColorSpace's Imatest/CIQT software and image quality testing service offerings.
• Gamma Scientific: Manufactures light measurement instruments (spectroradiometers, photometric detectors) and standards-compliant light sources. Overlaps with ColorSpace's LE-series standard light sources and photometry/colorimetry equipment.
• Imatest: Global standard in image quality analysis software (Imatest Master) and a core technology partner of ColorSpace, which serves as its authorized China distributor. They overlap directly in camera image quality testing software and certification workflows across consumer electronics, automotive, and medical imaging.
• Westboro Photonics: Provides display and light measurement systems, including imaging colorimeters and photometers for display testing, AR/VR, and automotive — competing with ColorSpace's High-Precision Automated Display Optical Test System.
• Image Engineering: German provider of test charts, light sources, and automated camera/lens testing equipment — a direct competitor to ColorSpace's hardware lines (LE series, test charts, automated labs) across consumer electronics, automotive, and mobile imaging.
• Radiant Vision Systems (KLA): Specializes in imaging color, luminance, and light measurement for displays, lighting, and automotive/AR/VR applications — directly competing with ColorSpace's display optical test systems and HDR/light source measurement offerings.

Others

• Edmund Optics: Global supplier of optical components, test targets, and imaging optics — adjacent rather than directly competitive, supplying components that ColorSpace and its peers integrate into test labs and camera calibration systems.

Broad incumbents

• X-Rite (Danaher): Industry leader in color measurement and management (spectrophotometers, colorimeters, software) — competes with ColorSpace's color accuracy light boxes, color test charts, and camera tuning workflow tools, with much broader enterprise footprint.
• Chroma ATE: Taiwan-based test and measurement incumbent producing imaging, display, and optical test equipment — overlaps with ColorSpace's display, color, and automated camera testing product lines, especially across Asia-based consumer electronics and automotive customers.
• Konica Minolta Sensing: Global incumbent in photometric, colorimetric, and display measurement instruments (CL-500A, CS-2000, etc.) — overlapping with ColorSpace's measurement hardware across industrial, medical, and display verticals, but with broader portfolio and global reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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