What Hangzhou CHNSpec Technology Co., Ltd does

Hangzhou CHNSpec Technology Co., Ltd operates as a Chinese precision optical measurement and spectral analysis company, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. The company designs and manufactures scientific and industrial measurement instruments spanning spectrophotometers, colorimeters, gloss meters, haze meters, and hyperspectral cameras, with the stated positioning of "China's leading color management expert." It has extended into adjacent verticals including photovoltaic (PV) EL/PL inspection systems, optical coherence tomography (OCT) spectrometers, and UV-protection analyzers for cosmetics and textiles, broadening its addressable market beyond traditional color measurement.

The product portfolio rests on a common optical and spectral platform: integrated color and gloss measurement with inter-instrument agreement of ΔE*ab ≤ 0.2 (DS-87CG series), non-contact color sensing with sub-20ms measurement time (CRX-50/51/52), line-scanning hyperspectral imaging covering 400-1700nm with single pixel repeatability dE*ab<0.1 (FigSpec FS1X), and SD-OCT modules with VPH gratings supporting up to 250 kHz line scan rates (CP800-840C). The PV inspection line couples hyperspectral imaging with AI large-model algorithms for automated defect identification, co-developed with Zhejiang University and China Jiliang University, and includes hand-held, portable, and drone-mounted (DJI M350/M400) variants operating across daytime EL, daytime PL, and nighttime EL modes. The company has authored two national light industry standards (QB/T 5250-2018 and QB/T 5252-2018) covering leather color fastness, and holds National High-Tech Enterprise status plus a China Instrumentation Society Excellent Product Award.

Revenue is generated predominantly through hardware sales of instruments into industrial customers in coating, printing, plastic, textile, glass, photovoltaic, cosmetics, and food/consumer product segments, supported by professional services such as calibration and technical support. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and instruments are sold enterprise-style via direct sales and quote-based engagement, with no self-serve e-commerce. Go-to-market relies on industry trade shows (China International Coatings Exhibition, International Rubber and Plastic Exhibition, China International Optoelectronic Expo), partner-led webinars through regional distributors such as Tecsa in Russia, WeChat-based customer engagement, and academic co-development that doubles as marketing into research institutions. The company is privately held under founder/management ownership with no disclosed venture capital or institutional investors, and General Manager Yuan Kun leads the firm.

Name

Hangzhou CHNSpec Technology Co., Ltd

Legal name

CHNSpec Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd.

Website

https://en.chnspec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hangzhou CHNSpec Technology Co., Ltd manufactures precision optical measurement and spectral analysis instruments, including spectrophotometers, hyperspectral cameras, photovoltaic EL/PL inspection systems, and OCT spectrometers, serving industrial, photovoltaic, cosmetics, and scientific research customers primarily in China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Optical Measurement Instruments

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination) (IMAGAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metrology, Calibration & Testing Equipment (Balances, pH/DO, Standards) (HLAGAIAL), Sorting, Grading & Optical Inspection Systems (Size/Color Sorters) (AFAAAJAC), Optical & Light Sensors (Photodiodes/ALS/Color/UV) (HDAHALAE)

Keywords

• Color measurement instruments
• Hyperspectral imaging systems
• Photovoltaic inspection equipment
• Spectrophotometer manufacturing
• Gloss measurement devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Hangzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Color Measurement Instruments: Sale of spectrophotometers, colorimeters, gloss meters, haze meters, hyperspectral cameras, and OCT spectrometers as precision optical measurement instruments
2. Photovoltaic Inspection Equipment: Sale of EL/PL imaging systems for solar panel inspection including portable, airborne, and all-weather detection equipment
3. Professional Services and Support: Technical support, calibration services, and after-sales service for measurement instruments

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hangzhou CHNSpec Technology Co., Ltd designs, manufactures, and sells precision optical measurement instruments including spectrophotometers, colorimeters, gloss meters, haze meters, hyperspectral cameras, OCT spectrometers, and photovoltaic EL/PL inspection systems. The products serve industrial color quality control, scientific spectral research, and solar panel defect detection for manufacturing and research customers.

Product overview

Hangzhou CHNSpec Technology Co., Ltd is a leading color management and optical measurement technology company in China, offering a comprehensive portfolio of precision instruments across multiple categories. The product lineup centers on color measurement solutions including spectrophotometers (DS-87CG, DC-27CG, DS-36D/37D/39D, DS-700D) and colorimeters for industrial quality control; haze and transmittance meters (TH series) for transparency measurement; gloss meters (CS-300/380/300S, DG60, CS-300A) for surface finish evaluation; and online color sensors (CRX-50/51/52, CRN series refractometers) for continuous process monitoring. The company has expanded into advanced imaging technologies including FigSpec hyperspectral cameras (FS1X, FS2X series) for industrial inspection, agricultural analysis, and scientific research applications covering spectral ranges from 400nm to 2500nm. Recent innovations include photovoltaic inspection solutions (FS-EP, EP-D/EP-N, EP-DU/EP-NU EL/PL detectors) utilizing hyperspectral imaging and AI for defect detection in solar panels; OCT spectrometers (CP800-840C series) for biomedical and industrial imaging; and specialized analyzers for cosmetics SPF testing (SPF-660 series) and textile UV protection (UPF-660 series). The portfolio is complemented by color-matching software and portable spectroradiometers (FS-9100/9200/9300) for scientific research applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FigSpec: Brand for hyperspectral cameras including FS1X Series and FS2X Series imaging hyperspectral cameras.
• FigSpec FS-9100/9200/9300

Products and services

• Spectrophotometer DS-87CG Series Integrated color and gloss measurement spectrophotometer covering a full spectrum of 360-740nm with inter-instrument difference ΔE*ab≤0.2, designed for industrial customers requiring high-precision color and stability measurement across multiple industries.
• 45/0 Spectrophotometer DC-27CG Series 45/0 geometry spectrophotometer integrating color and gloss measurement for industrial customers in multiple industries needing precise color and gloss control.
• DS-36D/37D/39D Benchtop Spectrophotometer Benchtop spectrophotometer with dual optical path design based on a differential spectrum engine and nanoscale grating for laboratory-grade precision color measurement in industrial and laboratory environments.
• DS-700D Spectrophotometer Portable spectrophotometer enabling on-the-go color measurement with reliable precision for industrial customers who need field and shop-floor measurement capability.
• Printing Densitometer EX Series Printing densitometer with high-precision measurement for quickly and accurately obtaining subtle color differences and precise density values for printing industry customers.
• TH-09/100/110 Haze Meter Haze meter that can be used and measured without preheating, designed for industrial transmittance and haze measurement of transparent materials.
• ColorMatching Master Software Automatic color formula calculation software for color matching applications across coatings, plastics, printing, and other industrial sectors, sold alongside the company's spectrophotometers.
• DG60 Gloss Meter 60-degree angle gloss meter with automatic calibration and continuous measurement functions. Compact 80g design supports WeChat applet connection, available in SE/PRO/MAX models covering measuring ranges from 0-200GU to 0-2000GU for industrial surface gloss measurement.
• CS-300/380/300S/300A Gloss Meter Portable gloss meter series for measuring surface gloss of materials in spraying, plastic, printing, metal, ceramics, building materials, leather, and paint industries, featuring dual optical path technology with 0.2GU stability.
• CRX-50/51/52 Non-Contact Colorimeter Non-contact spectrophotometer and online color sensor for laboratory and in-line color measurement. CRX-50 features 45/0 geometry, CRX-51 features D/8 with IP67 protection, and CRX-52 offers triangulation for surface spectral color measurement, enabling continuous process monitoring.
• CRN36/50/52/56 Series Inline Refractometer Inline refractometers for continuous process monitoring with consistent accuracy across the entire measurement process, used in industrial process control applications.
• SPF-660 Series Cosmetics SPF Analyzer Cosmetics Sun Protection Factor Analyzer using in-vitro precision testing technology to quickly deliver SPF, UVA/UVB data and ratings, complying with FDA and COLIPA standards for sunscreen manufacturers.
• UPF-660 Series Ultraviolet Transmittance Analyzer Textile UV Protection Analyzer providing objective standards for functional fabrics with accurate UPF testing, full-band scan in 1 second, and compliance with AATCC 183, AS/NZS 4399, and ISO 13758 standards for textile mills producing UV-protective fabrics.
• FigSpec FS-9100/FS-9200/FS-9300 Portable Spectroradiometer Handheld spectroradiometer series with wavelength ranges from 300-1100nm to 300-2500nm, designed for scientific research applications including vegetation research, water body studies, climate change monitoring, and ecosystem monitoring.
• FigSpec FS1X Series Hyperspectral Camera Line-scanning hyperspectral camera covering 400-1700nm with five spectral region options for surface color and texture detection, component recognition, substance identification, machine vision, and agricultural quality. Color measurement single pixel repeatability reaches dE*ab<0.1.
• FigSpec FS2X Series Imaging Hyperspectral Camera Portable imaging spectrometer with automatic scanning and data collection, featuring high diffraction efficiency transmission grating, built-in scanning imaging, auto-focusing, and auxiliary camera technology. Covers 400-1700nm with image resolution up to 1920x1920 for industrial inspection and research.
• FS-EP Series All-Weather Portable PV EL/PL Tester Professional all-weather portable photovoltaic EL/PL tester featuring Daytime EL, Daytime PL, and Nighttime EL modes, powered by hyperspectral imaging and AI algorithms for automatic identification of cracks, micro-cracks, broken grid lines, fragments, and short circuits. Jointly developed with Zhejiang University and China Jiliang University.
• EP-D/EP-N Series Portable PV EL/PL Detector Portable EL/PL detection equipment for the photovoltaic industry featuring daytime EL, daytime PL, and nighttime EL modes unaffected by ambient light, with built-in AI large model algorithm for automatic defect identification including cracks, micro-cracks, broken grids, fragments, and short circuits.
• EP-DU/EP-NU Series Airborne PV EL/PL Detector Drone-mounted EL/PL detector compatible with DJI M350/M400 platforms, featuring ultra-lightweight design and all-mode all-weather operation for 24/7 inspection capability, equipped with hyperspectral imaging and AI algorithms for defect identification in solar panels.
• OCT Spectrometer CP800-840C Series High-performance spectrometer for research-grade and industrial-grade SD-OCT systems, featuring VPH grating design with 2048-pixel linear CMOS detector, multiple bandwidth configurations from 31nm to 145nm, supporting line scan speeds up to 250 kHz. Applications include ophthalmic diagnostics, dermatological inspection, semiconductor inspection, and material analysis.

Quantifiable outcome

• Inter-instrument difference ΔE*ab≤0.2
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered regional and core.

• Tecsa (Russia)regionalGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 July 2022Russia-based distribution and marketing partner. Conducted free webinars for CHNSpec products and serves as regional representative.
• Multiple Research Institutions ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 November 2018Joint research with China Academy of Metrology, Zhejiang University, Tsinghua University, Donghua University, China Leather Quality Testing Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China University of Metrology for image multispectral color detection equipment. Passed pre-research stage in 2018.
• Zhejiang UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term R&D partnership for photoelectric testing instrument development. Jointly developed FS-EP series portable PV EL/PL testers. R&D team has collaborated with university since 2005 on color measurement technology development.
• China Jiliang UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly developed FS-EP series AI-powered PV EL/PL defect detection equipment with AI large-model algorithms.
• China Institute of MetrologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerR&D partnership for photoelectric testing technology. The company developed color measurement instruments relying on this institution.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Resonon: Designs and builds push-broom and snapshot hyperspectral imaging cameras, directly comparable to CHNSpec's FigSpec line-scanning hyperspectral cameras for machine vision and remote sensing.
• HunterLab: Long-established US manufacturer of benchtop and online spectrophotometers/colorimeters for industrial color QC, overlapping closely with CHNSpec's DS benchtop and CRX online sensor lines.
• Spectral Evolution: Manufactures portable field spectroradiometers and UV-Vis-NIR-SWIR instruments comparable to CHNSpec's FigSpec FS-9100/9200/9300 portable spectroradiometer series for vegetation, water and soil research.
• Elcometer: Manufacturer of inspection and coating measurement instruments, overlapping with CHNSpec in coatings/plastics QC and increasingly in inline/non-contact inspection.
• BYK-Gardner (ALTANA): Specialist in color, gloss and appearance measurement for coatings, plastics and printing — exactly the verticals CHNSpec targets with its DS, CRX and gloss meter families.
• Headwall Photonics: Hyperspectral imaging camera and OEM module provider; competes with CHNSpec's FigSpec FS1X/FS2X and FS-60 UAV hyperspectral systems for industrial and remote-sensing applications.
• Konica Minolta Sensing: Global leader in color and appearance measurement instruments (spectrophotometers, colorimeters, gloss meters) directly competing with CHNSpec's core DS, DC and CS series across the same industrial QC end markets.
• Rhopoint Instruments: Specialist in gloss, haze and appearance measurement; competes directly with CHNSpec's DG60, CS-300 series and TH haze meter lines in industrial QC applications.
• 3NH Technology (Shenzhen 3NH): Chinese domestic competitor offering a comparable range of spectrophotometers, colorimeters and gloss meters, competing for the same coatings, printing and plastics customers in China.
• X-Rite (Pantone, part of Danaher): Dominant player in color science, spectrophotometers and color-matching software; competes head-to-head with CHNSpec's spectrophotometer portfolio and ColorMatching Master software.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hazemeter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chnspec

Compliance7 records

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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