LVI Low Vision International
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1978
- HeadquartersVäxjö, Sweden
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What LVI Low Vision International does
LVI Low Vision International AB is a privately held Swedish manufacturer of electronic vision aids, founded in 1978 and headquartered in Växjö, Sweden. The company develops, manufactures, and sells products under the MagniLink brand, including reading cameras (MagniLink Pro, S Premium 2, Zip Premium, Vision, TAB, iTAB, Mini, WifiCam, AIR), handheld magnifiers, and reading machines (MagniLink Voice 2, VoxiVision) with built-in OCR, text-to-speech, and AI-assisted features. All hardware and software development, production, and quality control take place in-house in Växjö, giving the company full vertical control over its value chain.
The company serves four primary customer segments: home users with visual impairments, employers requiring workplace adaptations, educational institutions supporting visually impaired students, and blind users needing Braille-based solutions. It monetizes through quote-based hardware sales, proprietary software (MagniLink Viewer for iPad, TABViewer, PCViewer, MacViewer, ChromeViewer), TTS/OCR add-ons, AI add-ons for select products, professional training and installation services, and distribution of complementary third-party products (OrCam, Zoomax, Index Braille, Dolphin, Freedom Scientific, Glamox Luxo lighting). Distribution runs through six wholly-owned subsidiaries in Denmark, Norway, France, Switzerland, Germany, and the USA, a global distributor network, a Dealer Zone for resellers, direct website sales, and a regional Swedish field-sales team. Marketing is anchored on the proprietary website (lvi.se), the annual LVI-dagarna conference, trade shows, social media, customer reference stories, and email newsletters.
LVI Low Vision International firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- LVI Low Vision International
- Legal name
- LVI Low Vision International AB
- Website
- https://lvi.se
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1978
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
LVI Low Vision International industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Assistive Technology Devices
- NAICS
- Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115)
- SIC
- Ophthalmic Goods (3851)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Low Vision & Assistive Vision Devices (Magnifiers, Electronic Video Magnifiers, Wearable Vision Aids) (HLAHAJAN)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Vision Assistive Technology (Screen Readers, Braille, Magnification) (EDAKAIAF), Assistive Vision & Screen Access (Screen Readers, Magnification, Braille Displays/Notetakers) (EDAFAKAD)
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Where LVI Low Vision International is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Växjö
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
LVI Low Vision International business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales - Reading Cameras: Sale of proprietary MagniLink reading cameras including MagniLink Pro, S Premium 2, Zip Premium, Vision, TAB, iTAB, Mini, WifiCam, and AIR family. Both stationary and portable options available.
- Hardware Sales - Reading Machines: Sale of MagniLink Voice 2 and VoxiVision reading machines that scan and read text aloud using OCR and text-to-speech technology.
- Software Licenses: Proprietary software for MagniLink products including MagniLink Viewer (iPad), TABViewer (PC), MacViewer, ChromeViewer, and PCViewer. TTS/OCR add-ons available as options.
- Professional Services - Training and Education: Customized training and education services for users and prescribers. Includes workplace analysis, needs assessment, equipment proposals, installation, commissioning, and on-site training.
- Third-Party Product Distribution: Sale of complementary products including OrCam devices, Zoomax reading cameras (Nara, Luna, Snow), Braille products (Index Braille printers, Braille displays), Dolphin/ZoomText/JAWS software, lighting products from Glamox Luxo, and accessories.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
LVI Low Vision International product offering
Product offeringCore offering
LVI Low Vision International develops, manufactures, and sells electronic vision aids under the proprietary MagniLink brand, including reading cameras, reading machines with OCR and text-to-speech, and software for Windows, Mac, iPad, and Chromebook. The company also distributes complementary third-party assistive technology products (OrCam, Zoomax, Index Braille, Dolphin, Glamox Luxo lighting) and provides customized workplace adaptation services including needs assessment, installation, and training. All development and manufacturing takes place at the company headquarters in Växjö, Sweden.
Product overview
LVI Low Vision International is a manufacturer of electronic vision aids under the MagniLink brand. The product portfolio includes: MagniLink reading cameras (WifiCam, iTAB, TAB, S Premium 2, Zip Premium, One, Vision, Pro, AIR, Mini) offering various form factors from portable to stationary systems with HD/FHD options; handheld magnifiers (Nara 5, Nara 7, Zoomax Luna 8, Snow 12); reading machines (MagniLink Voice 2, VoxiVision with AI); software solutions (MagniLink Viewer for iPad, TABViewer, PCViewer, MacViewer, ChromeViewer, Duxbury Braille Translator); complementary products (OrCam devices, TiPY Keyboard, My Board Buddy, Braille products, monitors, lighting). The MagniLink AIR family offers customizable camera solutions for school environments. Software includes OCR/TTS capabilities with AI features available as add-ons for select products. LVI provides complete solutions for home, workplace, and school environments with individually adapted aids combined with tailored education and training.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- MagniLink: Registered trademark under which LVI develops, manufactures, and sells reading cameras, reading machines, and software for people with visual impairments. Product lines include MagniLink Pro, MagniLink S Premium 2, MagniLink Zip Premium, MagniLink Vision, MagniLink Mini, MagniLink TAB, MagniLink iTAB, MagniLink WifiCam, MagniLink AIR, and MagniLink Voice.
Products and services
- MagniLink WifiCam Wireless reading camera system with built-in read/distance camera that connects directly to iPad via wireless connection. Includes flexible camera arm and integrated iPad stand. Designed for visually impaired users.
- MagniLink iTAB Compact, ergonomic reading camera solution for iPad that connects via USB-C. Features tilt-adjustable stand and optional AI features. For visually impaired users wanting iPad-based magnification.
- MagniLink TAB Portable reading camera system based on Microsoft Surface Pro with 13-inch touchscreen. Combines reading and distance camera with built-in OCR and Text-to-Speech. For visually impaired users needing portable all-in-one solution.
- MagniLink S Premium 2 High-quality reading camera for users with highest demands on quality and mobility. Available with HD or Full HD camera, connects to PC/Mac/Chromebook/iPad or monitor. Portable design for visually impaired users.
- MagniLink Zip Premium Foldable, portable reading camera with premium image quality. Available with HD or Full HD camera and choice of 13-inch or 17-inch screen. For visually impaired users needing an all-in-one portable system.
- MagniLink One Entry-level reading camera providing essential magnification functionality for users with visual impairments.
- MagniLink Vision Advanced modular reading camera system with flexible configuration options. Users choose their own combination of camera, screen size, and control panel. For users needing customizable stationary reading solutions.
- MagniLink Pro Professional system for professional users with Full HD 1080p, 30x optical zoom, and market-leading working distance for reading thick books and binders. For high-demand professional users.
- MagniLink AIR Family Product family of magnifying cameras for school environments. Includes Uno, Duo, Distance, and Go models that can be customized and combined according to needs. For visually impaired students.
- MagniLink Mini Compact, lightweight reading camera with combined read/distance camera offering Full HD quality. Connects to PC (Windows) or iPad with optional AI features. Designed for portable everyday use.
- Nara 5 Electronic magnifying glass with 5-inch screen, 2X-32X magnification, near/distance mode, image freeze, and save functionality. Handheld portable magnifier.
- Nara 7 Electronic magnifying glass with 7-inch screen, distance mode capability, and image freeze functionality for on-the-go magnification.
- Zoomax Luna 8 Portable electronic magnifying glass from Zoomax with 8-inch screen, 2.5X-19X magnification, 13MP camera, and up to 4.5 hours battery life.
- Snow 12 Handheld reading camera from Zoomax with 12-inch Full HD touchscreen, 2.7X-19X magnification, built-in text-to-speech, and 13MP autofocus camera.
- MagniLink Voice 2 Fast, simple reading machine that scans printed text and reads it aloud using speech synthesis. Features automatic language detection and optional battery. Scans and reads text three times faster than previous version.
- VoxiVision Mobile reading machine with powerful OCR and AI capabilities. Can be used handheld or with stand, reads handwriting, barcode scanner, translation to 20+ languages, and interprets surroundings using AI.
- MagniLink Viewer (iOS app) iOS app for controlling MagniLink reading cameras with iPad. Includes AI support, OCR, and TTS functionality, magnification, artificial colors, image sharing, guide lines, image storage, and video recording.
- MagniLink TABViewer Software for MagniLink TAB and Mini when connected to PC. Includes OCR, TTS, and optional AI functionality with major feature additions in version 3.0.0.
- MagniLink PCViewer Software for controlling MagniLink reading cameras with Windows PC, including magnification, artificial colors, and OCR features.
- MagniLink MacViewer Software for controlling MagniLink reading cameras with Mac computers, including TTS support for Mac.
- MagniLink ChromeViewer Software for controlling MagniLink reading cameras with Chromebook. Optional OCR/TTS available as in-app purchase.
- Duxbury Braille Translator Software that converts text to Braille for visually impaired users.
- OrCam MyEye Pro Wearable camera device that reads text aloud from any surface, recognizes faces, and identifies products. Distributed by LVI as part of its partner portfolio.
- OrCam Read Handheld AI-powered reading device that reads printed and digital text aloud. Distributed by LVI as part of its partner portfolio.
- TiPY Keyboard Wireless one-handed keyboard with USB-C connection. Can be used with left or right hand, supports 12 languages, includes integrated mouse.
- My Board Buddy Complement to school systems that helps students view digital presentations on smartboards from their own screen.
- BrailleSense 6 Braille notetaker with Braille display and powerful processor for blind users.
- Index Basic-D Braille Printer Swedish-made braille printer from Index Braille, fast and easy to use. Distributed by LVI.
- Punktdisplay (Braille Display) Braille display that converts text to Braille for computer users.
- Low Vision Monitors Quality monitors from LVI with matt, anti-reflective screen surface. Available in 18.5-inch (HD 720p) or 23-inch (Full HD 1080p).
- Workplace Lighting (Arbetsplatsbelysning) Functional ergonomic workplace lighting from Glamox Luxo and partners for a gentler work environment.
- Magnifying Lamps (Förstoringslampor) Magnifying lamps from Glamox Luxo for home and workplace use, with 5-year warranty.
- Lässtöd (Reading Support) Reading support for books, documents, and binders. Available as stationary (3.6 kg) or mobile (2 kg) metal versions.
Quantifiable outcome
- MagniLink Voice 2 scans and reads text 3x faster than previous version
Companies that use LVI Low Vision International
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
LVI Low Vision International technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration8 records
AI capability11 records
Feature7 records
LVI Low Vision International partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- MicrosoftcoreLVI uses Microsoft Surface Pro tablets as the hardware platform for their MagniLink TAB portable reading camera system. TABViewer software is built for Windows 10/11 Pro compatibility.
- Glamox LuxocoreLVI resells workplace lighting and magnifying lamps from Glamox Luxo as part of their product portfolio for visually impaired users. Five-year warranty on all products.
- Index BrailleminorLVI sells Swedish-manufactured Index Braille embossers and printers as part of their Braille product range.
- OrCamcoreLVI distributes OrCam MyEye Pro, OrCam Read, and OrCam MyEye Smart devices - camera-based assistive technology for reading and face recognition for visually impaired users.
- ZoomaxcoreLVI distributes Zoomax portable reading cameras including Nara 5, Nara 7, Luna 8, and Snow 12 as part of their handheld magnifier product line.
- DolphinminorLVI offers Dolphin SuperNova magnification and screen reading software, and Dolphin Guide training software for computer accessibility.
- Freedom Scientific (Vispero)minorLVI distributes ZoomText magnification software and JAWS screen reading software from Freedom Scientific for computer accessibility.
- Sun-FlexminorLVI resells Sun-Flex workplace lighting products as part of their lighting category.
- Easy LightsminorLVI resells Easy Lights workplace lighting products as part of their complementary product offering.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
LVI Low Vision International competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Vispero (Freedom Scientific / Optelec): Vispero owns Freedom Scientific (JAWS, ZoomText) and Optelec, both of which overlap directly with LVI in screen magnifiers, OCR/text-to-speech software, and low-vision hardware. They are the largest direct competitor in the MagniLink addressable market and LVI even resells their JAWS and ZoomText products.
- Dolphin Computer Access: Dolphin develops SuperNova and Guide screen magnification/reading software, directly comparable to LVI's PCViewer and ChromeViewer offerings. Dolphin is also a software distribution partner of LVI.
- HumanWare: HumanWare manufactures electronic magnifiers, braille devices, and assistive technology for visually impaired and blind users, overlapping with LVI's MagniLink camera, reading machine, and braille product lines for similar end customers.
- Enhanced Vision (part of Optelec/Vispero): Enhanced Vision produces desktop and portable electronic video magnifiers directly comparable to MagniLink Pro, S Premium 2, and Zip Premium, serving the same low-vision consumer, education, and professional markets.
- OrCam Technologies: OrCam's MyEye and Read wearable/handheld AI reading devices target the same visually impaired users as LVI's VoxiVision and MagniLink Voice. OrCam is also a distribution partner of LVI, indicating direct channel overlap.
- Zoomax: Zoomax manufactures handheld and portable electronic magnifiers (Nara, Luna, Snow) that LVI resells in its catalog. Zoomax is both a competitor and a partner, addressing the same low-vision consumer and clinical segments.
Emerging players
- Rejoin Technology: China-based Rejoin Technology manufactures electronic video magnifiers and low-vision reading devices that overlap with the MagniLink product range, often at lower price points in international and emerging markets.
- Index Braille: Index Braille is a Swedish manufacturer of braille embossers and printers that LVI resells. Index operates in an adjacent assistive-tech category with shared distribution and customer overlap in braille-user segments.
Others
- Glamox Luxo: Glamox Luxo provides workplace lighting and magnifying lamps that LVI resells as part of its low-vision workplace adaptation offering. It is an enabling ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor in electronic vision aids.
Broad incumbents
- Eschenbach Optik: Eschenbach is a long-established German manufacturer of optical magnifiers, reading aids, and low-vision devices, with broader ophthalmic optics product lines. It competes with LVI in magnifiers and serves overlapping European low-vision customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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LVI Low Vision International leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
LVI Low Vision International subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries6 records
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Frequently asked questions about LVI Low Vision International
What does LVI Low Vision International do?
LVI Low Vision International develops, manufactures, and sells electronic vision aids under the proprietary MagniLink brand, including reading cameras, reading machines with OCR and text-to-speech, and software for Windows, Mac, iPad, and Chromebook. The company also distributes complementary third-party assistive technology products (OrCam, Zoomax, Index Braille, Dolphin, Glamox Luxo lighting) and provides customized workplace adaptation services including needs assessment, installation, and training. All development and manufacturing takes place at the company headquarters in Växjö, Sweden.
Is LVI Low Vision International a public or private company?
LVI Low Vision International is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was LVI Low Vision International founded?
LVI Low Vision International was founded in 1978. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is LVI Low Vision International based?
LVI Low Vision International is headquartered in Växjö, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does LVI Low Vision International make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales - Reading Cameras are the primary driver. The others are hardware Sales - Reading Machines, software Licenses, professional Services - Training and Education and third-Party Product Distribution.
Who are LVI Low Vision International's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Vispero (Freedom Scientific / Optelec), Dolphin Computer Access, HumanWare, Enhanced Vision (part of Optelec/Vispero), OrCam Technologies and Zoomax. Emerging players are Rejoin Technology and Index Braille. Glamox Luxo is listed as an others. Eschenbach Optik is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does LVI Low Vision International have an API?
No public API is recorded for LVI Low Vision International.
What industry is LVI Low Vision International in?
LVI Low Vision International's product category is Assistive Technology Devices. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHAJAN, Low Vision & Assistive Vision Devices (Magnifiers, Electronic Video Magnifiers, Wearable Vision Aids), with a secondary code of EDAKAIAF, Vision Assistive Technology (Screen Readers, Braille, Magnification). Its NAICS code is 339115 and its SIC code is 3851.