What Yateks does

Yateks is a Shenzhen, China-based manufacturer of industrial borescopes, videoscopes, and related remote visual inspection (RVI) equipment founded in 2003. The company designs and produces a portfolio spanning entry-level portable units (G Series), mid-range articulating videoscopes (M, M-ADV), HD professional systems (Q, P Series), premium 3D measurement and AI-enabled platforms (Realta 3D), Android-based smart videoscopes (Xplus), and specialty variants including infrared (M-RF) and ultraviolet (M-UV) models. Core technologies include binocular stereo vision for real-time 3D dimensional measurement, interchangeable probe systems with diameters from 0.85mm to 8.4mm, tungsten-braided IP67 insertion tubes, and built-in AI defect recognition for scratches, cracks, ablation, burn-through, coating peeling, and material loss. The company holds 38 patents domestically and internationally and operates from Yateks Industrial Park in Longgang District, Shenzhen, with a self-described R&D team led by doctoral and master's-level engineers.

Yateks serves industrial customers across aerospace and aviation MRO, automotive manufacturing, power generation and wind energy, oil and gas, petrochemical, cement, railway, general manufacturing, and security and law enforcement verticals. Documented enterprise use cases include turbine blade inspection for a US turbine engine manufacturer, bearing fault diagnosis for a cement plant, gear engagement inspection for a locomotive manufacturer, and shell-and-tube cooler inspection at a chemical plant, with claimed outcomes including $1 million annual savings and 300% inspection efficiency improvements.

The company monetizes primarily through one-time hardware sales across three pricing tiers (under $30 entry-level, $30-$70 mid-range professional, $70+ high-end precision measurement), supplemented by OEM/ODM customization services for probe length, software, and branding. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales with a quote-based model, an international distributor network across more than 60 countries including named partners NDTec (Germany) and OPTOKOREA (Korea), an Amazon marketplace presence for SMB buyers, and participation in global industry exhibitions. Pricing is positioned 30-50% below leading international brands such as Olympus and GE for comparable specifications.

Name

Yateks

Legal name

LEZHAN

Website

https://yateks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Yateks is a Shenzhen-based manufacturer of industrial borescopes and remote visual inspection systems, including AI-enabled 3D measurement platforms, serving aerospace, automotive, power generation, oil and gas, and manufacturing customers across 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Inspection Equipment

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

NDT/NDE Inspection Equipment (Ultrasonic, eddy current, radiography, thermography) (IMAGAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

NDT/Inspection & Testing Services (Aviation) (IMABALAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial borescopes
• Remote visual inspection
• Non-destructive testing equipment
• Videoscope systems
• 3D measurement inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Borescope Hardware Sales: Sale of industrial videoscopes and borescopes across multiple product series (G, M, M-ADV, P, P+, Q, Realta, Xplus) with varying specifications and price points to serve different market segments from entry-level to aerospace-grade applications.
2. OEM/ODM Customization Services: Customization services including probe length, software interface, and logo branding for enterprise customers and strategic partners seeking tailored inspection solutions.
3. Global Distributor Partnerships: Revenue generated through international distribution network across 60+ countries including Europe, India, Japan, Mexico, USA, and Korea.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Yateks designs, manufactures, and sells industrial video borescopes and videoscopes for remote visual inspection (RVI) and non-destructive testing (NDT). The portfolio spans entry-level to advanced 3D measurement systems with features including HD imaging, AI-powered defect recognition, interchangeable probes, and ultra-slim designs for inspecting turbines, engines, pipelines, and precision components in aerospace, automotive, power generation, petrochemical, and manufacturing sectors.

Product overview

Yateks is a premier remote visual inspection (RVI) solutions provider offering a complete portfolio of industrial borescopes and videoscopes. The product lineup spans from entry-level to advanced 3D measurement systems: G Series serves as cost-effective entry-level options; M Series and M-ADV Series provide mid-range flexible inspection with 360° articulation; Q Series offers professional-grade HD imaging with interchangeable probes and 3D measurement; P Series delivers high-resolution imaging with large 8-inch touchscreens and 3D measurement; Realta 3D represents the premium tier with AI-powered defect recognition, FHD imaging, and precision stereo 3D measurement; Xplus Series runs on Android OS with future AI capabilities. Specialty variants include M-RF Series (infrared/night vision) and M-UV Series (ultraviolet detection). All products feature IP67 waterproof ratings, tungsten-braided insertion tubes, and support industries including aerospace, automotive, power generation, oil & gas, and manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• G Series: Portable industrial borescope series
• M-ADV Series
• Xplus Series
• Q Series
• P Series
• Realta
• M-RF Series
• M-UV Series

Products and services

• Yateks Realta 3D Measurement Borescope Premium industrial borescope with real-time stereo 3D measurement technology, AI-powered defect recognition, and FHD dual-camera system for aerospace-grade precision inspection of turbine blades, engine components, and precision engineering parts.
• Yateks Q Series 3D Industrial Videoscope Professional handheld industrial videoscope with 5.5-inch HD OLED touchscreen, interchangeable camera and tube design, 3D stereo measurement with 8 measurement modes, 360° articulation, and IP67 waterproof rating for aerospace, power generation, and automotive inspections.
• Yateks P Series 3D Measurement Industrial Endoscope High-resolution videoscope with 2 million pixels, electronic magnetic rocker articulation, 4-way 360° steering, and 3D measurement system for point-to-point, point-to-line, point-to-surface, and area measurements across probe diameters from 1.1mm to 8.4mm.
• Yateks Xplus Series Videoscope Advanced videoscope based on Android OS with 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, multipixel technology CMOS image sensors, multiple camera head options (white light fiber/LED/IR/UV), probe diameters from 2.3mm to 8.4mm, WLAN/Bluetooth connectivity, and future AI functions on three built-in NPUs.
• Yateks M Series Articulating Borescope Portable industrial endoscope with mechanical 360° articulation, interchangeable tubes, 0.75KG weight, 3.5-inch TFT LCD display, IP67 waterproof probe, and tungsten alloy braided insertion tube for aviation, automobile, and chemical industry applications.
• Yateks M-ADV Series Industrial Videoscope Advanced industrial videoscope with ultra-clear HD imaging, multiple probe diameters (2.2mm to 6.0mm), field-swappable insertion tubes, 640×480 IPS screen, IP67 rating, 316 stainless steel camera head, and 6-hour battery life for automotive and manufacturing inspections.
• Yateks M-RF Series IR Infrared Industrial Borescope Camera Night vision industrial borescope with 6mm infrared camera, 10-meter effective observation distance in total darkness, 450,000 effective pixels, 360° mechanical rotation, IP67 probe rating, and 0.6kg weight for criminal investigation, security, and search-and-rescue applications.
• Yateks M-UV Series Ultraviolet Industrial Borescope Specialized industrial endoscope for UV fluorescence detection of reactants in engine special coatings and explosive components, featuring 365nm UV band emission, 360° mechanical articulation, and applications in anti-terrorist and hazardous substance searching.
• G Series Video Box Modular video processor unit with interchangeable insertion tube compatibility, high-definition imaging, HDMI output for external displays, and slip ring capability for 360° all-round view with side-view cameras for production line quality inspection and workshop maintenance.
• Yateks G Series Portable Industrial Borescope Cost-effective entry-level industrial borescope with lightweight portable design, compatible with flexible and rigid probes, quick probe replacement system for routine equipment maintenance and basic fault detection.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces maintenance labor costs by over 40% by eliminating full equipment disassembly
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and regional.

• InterTestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2026Yateks and InterTest announced a strategic partnership in February 2026 to collaboratively build the future of borescopes. The partnership focuses on joint product development and market expansion in the industrial borescope sector.
• AmazonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2019B series industrial endoscopes welcomed on Amazon America Station for direct online sales to smaller buyers and individual professional users.
• OPTOKOREAregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2018Korean strategic partner that participated in Korea Metal Week 2018 in Seoul together with GM Solution to showcase Yateks industrial endoscopes in the Korean market.
• GM SolutionregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2018Korean partner collaborating with OPTOKOREA to represent Yateks at Korea Metal Week 2018 exhibition in Seoul, Korea.
• NDTec AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2018German enterprise specializing in industrial endoscopes. Long-term partnership with Yateks bringing detachable P series products to the German market through exhibition participation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sonatest: UK-based NDT equipment manufacturer with broad portfolio spanning ultrasonic flaw detectors, phased array, and visual inspection tools. Operates as a broader NDT incumbent with overlapping customer base in oil & gas, aerospace, and power generation.
• Karl Storz: Established German manufacturer of endoscopes with both medical and industrial endoscope product lines. Comparable optical and precision engineering capabilities, with industrial division serving non-medical inspection applications similar to Yateks.
• Waylin Technologies (formerly GE Inspection Technologies): Acquired from GE, Waylin Technologies is a major industrial NDT and remote visual inspection player serving aerospace, power generation, and oil & gas. Comparable broad portfolio of inspection technologies including videoscopes and borescopes for mission-critical industrial applications.
• Fujifilm: Japanese conglomerate with industrial endoscopy and inspection imaging product lines serving manufacturing and medical markets. Comparable optical imaging technology platform with established global brand presence and broader product portfolio.

Direct peers

• viZaar industrial imaging: German manufacturer of industrial video endoscopes and borescopes for NDT applications in aerospace, automotive, and energy. Direct competitor in the European premium and mid-tier industrial RVI market with overlapping customer base in Germany and broader EU.
• iRis (formerly IT Concepts): US-based manufacturer of industrial video borescopes and remote visual inspection systems serving aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. Comparable product line targeting similar end-use applications with established aerospace/defense credentials.
• Mitcorp: Taiwan-based manufacturer of industrial borescopes and video endoscopes serving automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing inspection markets. Regional Asian peer with comparable product portfolio and pricing positioning to Yateks.
• Shenzhen Juson Technology: Direct Chinese competitor operating in the same value-tier industrial borescope segment as Yateks, with overlapping Asia-Pacific installed base estimated at 350,000+ units. Competes head-to-head on price-performance in entry and mid-range industrial inspection markets.
• Olympus (Evident Scientific): The dominant global manufacturer of industrial borescopes and videoscopes (now operating as Evident after Olympus divested its imaging division). Directly competes with Yateks across entry, mid, and premium tiers, with Yateks explicitly positioning 30-50% below Olympus pricing on comparable specifications.

Regional players

• NDTec AG: German distributor and value-added reseller of industrial endoscopes and NDT equipment, including a long-term partnership with Yateks to bring detachable P series products to the German market. Regional European channel partner and adjacent industry participant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@yateks-inspection
• Facebookfacebook.com/yateks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yateks
• Instagraminstagram.com/yateks_official

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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