What Prolog Optics Ltd. does

Prolog Optics Ltd. is an Israeli private company, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Ra'anana, that operates as an exclusive representative and distributor for leading international optical component manufacturers in the Israeli market. The company handles all customer-facing activities — sales, marketing, logistics, technical support, and after-sales service — on behalf of its principals, which include Excelitas/QIOPTIQ, Trioptics, Edmund Optics, Optotune, LUCID Vision Labs, Ibsen Photonics, Admesy, EssentOptics, and others. Its staff size of 11-50 employees supports a sales-driven model with an electro-optics consulting overlay.

The company's product offering spans thirteen categories: optical components (lenses, mirrors, filters, prisms, polarizers, beamsplitters, windows), microscopy systems, imaging solutions, motion control (motorized stages, vibration isolation, air bearings), power supplies (capacitor charging, high-voltage DC, X-ray), cameras (IR, VIS/SWIR, 3D Time-of-Flight), lasers, electro-optical components (fast steering mirrors, focus tunable lenses, speckle reducers), test equipment (interferometers, MTF testers, spectrophotometers, autocollimators, goniometers), spectroscopy platforms, and opto-mechanical assemblies. The portfolio serves primary verticals including Semiconductor, Defense, Medical, Automotive, Security, and R&D.

Revenue is generated through one-time component/equipment sales on a quote-based pricing model, supplemented by professional services for electro-optics consulting and feasibility studies. The company reaches customers through trade show participation (SPIE Photonics West, LASER World of PHOTONICS, VISION Show, Eurosatory, IMVC Israel, OASIS), its website catalog, newsletter subscriptions, and LinkedIn. Operations are confined to Israel as a single-country market scope.

Name

Prolog Optics Ltd.

Legal name

Prolog Optics Ltd.

Website

https://prologoptics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Prolog Optics Ltd. is an Israeli exclusive distributor and consulting firm, founded in 1996, representing leading international optical component manufacturers in Israel. It sells precision optics, cameras, motion control, and test equipment to semiconductor, defense, medical, automotive, security, and R&D customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Optical Components and Photonics Distribution

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861)

akta.pro primary industry

Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs) (HDAHAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Optoelectronic Receivers & Transceivers (Photodetectors/Optical Modules) (HDAHALAM), Lenses & Optical Accessories (Lenses, Filters, Adapters, Teleconverters) (CRACAPAF)

Keywords

• Optical components distribution
• Electro-optics consulting
• Precision measurement equipment
• Motion control systems
• Machine vision cameras

Headquarters

HQ city

Mahane En Shemer

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Optical Components and Sub-assemblies Sales: Sale of optical components (beamsplitters, filters, lenses, mirrors, prisms, polarizers, retarders, windows, domes, diffusers), sub-assemblies, and OEM modules from international manufacturers represented exclusively in Israel.
2. Measurement and Test Equipment Sales: Sale of precision measurement and test equipment including interferometers, MTF testing systems, spectrometers, autocollimators, vibrometers, and spectrophotometers.
3. Cameras and Machine Vision Solutions: Sale of IR cameras, VIS cameras (including SWIR, 3D Time of Flight), and machine vision imaging systems.
4. Stages and Motion Control Solutions: Sale of motorized stages, linear motion systems, rotary motion systems, vibration isolation products, and air bearing systems.
5. Optical Consultancy Services: Consulting services in electro-optics field, including feasibility studies and custom solution design.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Prolog Optics is the exclusive Israeli representative and distributor for multiple international optical component manufacturers, reselling precision optical components, measurement and test equipment, cameras, spectroscopy systems, motion control solutions, lasers, and electro-optical sub-assemblies to Israeli customers in semiconductor, defense, medical, automotive, security, and R&D sectors. The company supplements distribution with electro-optics consulting, feasibility studies, and custom prototype design through to serial production, providing full sales, logistics, and after-sales support on behalf of its international principals.

Product overview

Prolog Optics Ltd. is an exclusive representative company established in 1996 that distributes a comprehensive portfolio of electro-optical components and solutions from leading international manufacturers to the Israeli market. The offering is not a single unified software product but rather a multi-category product portfolio organized into: Optics (beamsplitters, lenses, mirrors, filters, prisms, polarizers, windows), Microscopy (autofocus microscopes, objectives, eyepieces), Imaging (illumination, imaging lenses, inspection systems, zoom lens systems), Motion Control (motorized stages, linear/rotary motion systems, vibration isolation, air bearings), Power Supply (capacitor charging supplies, high-voltage DC supplies, X-ray systems), Cameras (IR cameras, VIS cameras including SWIR, 3D ToF, industrial cameras), Lasers (HeNe, single/dual/multi-wavelength), Electro-Optics (fast steering mirrors, tunable lenses, speckle reducers), Test Equipment (interferometers, MTF testers, spectrometers, spectrophotometers, autocollimators, goniometers), Spectroscopy (EAGLE, FREEDOM, PEBBLE, ROCK spectrometer platforms for Raman, LIBS, OCT, fluorescence, absorption applications), and Opto-Mechanics (optical mounts, cage systems, translation stages, tube systems). The company also offers optical consultancy and design expertise, serving sectors including Semiconductor, Defense, Medical, Automotive, Security, and R&D.

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Products and services

• Optical Components (Optics) Catalog of optical components — beamsplitters, diffusers, domes, filters, lenses, mirrors, polarizers, prisms, retarders, and windows — sourced from international manufacturers and supplied to Israeli customers building optical assemblies.
• Microscopy Systems Microscopy products including AutoFocus Microscopes, Microscope Eyepieces, Microscope Systems, and Objectives for imaging and inspection applications.
• Imaging Systems and Lenses Imaging products including illumination, imaging accessories and filters, imaging lenses, Mag X 125 High Resolution Inspection systems, and Optem Fetura and FUSION zoom lens systems for machine vision and inspection.
• Motion Control Systems Precision motion control solutions including motorized stages (custom solutions, hybrid hexapod, linear motion systems, micron linear motion stages, rotary motion systems, Z-lift/vertical axis), vibration isolation (optical tables, piezoelectric active vibration cancellation, active and passive isolators), and air bearing systems (elemental air bearings, rotary tables, linear axes, multi-axis systems).
• Power Supply Systems Capacitor charging power supplies (high-power >6kW, low-power ≤1kW, medium-power ≤6kW), high-voltage DC power supplies for electron-beam, ion beam, and X-ray applications, and Omniblock integrated X-ray systems.
• Cameras (IR and VIS) IR cameras (entry level, high-end, professional and universal use) and VIS cameras including Atlas 10/5GBASE-T, Helios 3D Time of Flight, Phoenix flexible, Triton industrial, and SWIR cameras.
• Binoculars Government and marine binoculars for observation applications.
• Laser Modules and Systems HeNe lasers, single-wavelength laser modules, and dual- and multi-wavelength laser systems.
• Electro-Optics Components Fast steering mirrors, focus tunable lenses, laser speckle reducers, and beam shifting devices for electro-optical systems.
• Optical Test and Measurement Equipment Fieazu and Twyman Green interferometers, scratch/dig testing, centering and alignment systems, thickness and airgap measurement, spectrophotometers, autocollimators, PrismMaster goniometers, MTF testing systems, absolute/relative distance measurement, vibrometers, and spectrometers and colorimeters.
• Spectroscopy Platforms Spectrometer platforms — EAGLE, FREEDOM, PEBBLE, and ROCK — and applications support for absorption, fluorescence, LIBS, optical coherence tomography, and Raman spectroscopy.
• Opto-Mechanical Components Irises and apertures, optical cage systems, optical mounts, translation stages and slides, and tube systems for optical system assembly and alignment.
• Electro-Optics Consulting and Custom Design Services Consulting services in electro-optics including feasibility studies and custom solution design for prototypes and serial production, tailored to specific customer requirements across semiconductor, defense, medical, automotive, security, and R&D sectors.
• Atlas10 SWIR Cameras SWIR cameras using Sony SenSWIR sensors (IMX992 5.2MP, IMX993 3.2MP) with 10GigE interface and integrated thermoelectric cooling for imaging from visible to 1700nm wavelength.
• pco.dimax 3.6 DS ST CLHS High-Speed Camera High-speed camera for double-shutter imaging with 3.6MP resolution (1984×1808), 250ns interframing time, and Camera Link HS interface for capturing fast transient events.
• HOLO/OR Beam Shaping Optics (DOEs) Diffractive optical elements (DOEs) including diffusers and beamsplitters for laser beam shaping, converting Gaussian beam profiles into uniform intensity distributions.
• PHOTON RT Spectrophotometer UV-VIS-MWIR scanning spectrophotometer with polarization measurement capability for characterization of optical coatings in the deep UV range down to approximately 185nm.
• SurfInspect Optical Surface Inspection System Automated measurement system for optical surface inspection designed for objective and repeatable evaluation in compliance with ISO 10110-7, supporting automated detection of surface imperfections.
• Anthropomorphic fNIRS Phantoms Optical imaging phantoms designed for calibration, validation, and benchmarking of fNIRS and optical imaging systems, including adult and infant head phantoms and dynamic liquid phantoms.
• Laser Speckle Reducers Dynamically actuated diffusers that reduce speckle contrast by averaging multiple independent speckle patterns over time, improving beam homogeneity in laser-based optical systems.
• ImageMaster MTF Measurement Systems MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) measurement systems for testing optical performance of lenses and optical systems, including R&D Line, HR UltraPrecision, PRO, and Lab VR variants.
• PrismMaster and SpectroMaster Goniometers High-precision goniometers and spectrometer systems for angular measurements on prisms, polygons, wedges, and refractive index determination, including PrismMaster 300, 300 HR MAX, 150, and Flex models.
• μPhase Interferometers Compact interferometer systems for objective measurement of surface and wavefront quality, including PLANO, SPHERO, VERTICAL, and UNIVERSAL configurations.
• ROCK Spectrometers Industrial-grade pre-configured OEM spectrometers providing high optical throughput with symmetrical peak shapes, available in VIS (380–770nm), VIS-NIR (550–1050nm), SW-NIR (815–1065nm), NIR (900–1700nm), and XNIR (1175–2185nm) variants.
• PEBBLE Ultra Compact Spectrometers Ultra-compact OEM spectrometers for visible wavelength ranges featuring tiny footprint, high optical resolution, low stray light, and robust athermal design.
• EAGLE Spectrometers Industrial-grade diode array spectrometers for Spectral Domain OCT and Raman spectroscopy, including OCT-S (810–900nm), Raman-S (800–1100nm), and SWNIR (822–978nm) variants.
• FREEDOM Spectrometers High-resolution and compact spectrometers using mirror-grating-mirror design, available in HR (High Resolution), Ultra Compact, and Broadband variants covering UV to NIR ranges.
• Optotune Focus Tunable Lenses Electrically-controlled focus tunable lenses for rapid focus adjustment in imaging and microscopy applications.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• ExcelitascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExcelitas is a leading technology company specializing in photonic and electronic high-performance solutions. Prolog Optics represents Excelitas products including pco.dimax high-speed cameras in Israel, providing customers with advanced imaging technology for defense, industrial, and scientific applications.
• QIOPTIQcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQIOPTIQ (part of Excelitas) is a designer and manufacturer of precision optics and photonic solutions. Prolog Optics serves as the Israeli representative for QIOPTIQ's range of optical components and systems.
• TriopticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrioptics is a leading manufacturer of optical test equipment including MTF testers, interferometers, goniometers, and autocollimators. Prolog Optics represents Trioptics in Israel, providing customers with precision optical measurement solutions.
• Edmund OpticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEdmund Optics is a global leader in optical components, imaging lenses, and photonics solutions. Prolog Optics is the Israeli representative of Edmund Optics, offering their extensive catalog of optical components and custom solutions including fNIRS phantoms for biomedical research.
• OptotunecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOptotune develops dynamically tunable optical components including laser speckle reducers, focus tunable lenses, and beam shifting devices. Prolog Optics represents Optotune in Israel, providing advanced electro-optical components for various applications.
• LUCID Vision LabscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLUCID Vision Labs manufactures industrial cameras including the Atlas10 SWIR series with 10GigE interface. Prolog Optics represents LUCID cameras in Israel for machine vision and industrial imaging applications.
• Ibsen PhotonicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIbsen Photonics develops and manufactures transmission diffraction gratings and spectrometer modules. Prolog Optics offers Ibsen's EAGLE, FREEDOM, PEBBLE, and ROCK spectrometer platforms for applications including Raman spectroscopy, OCT, and industrial sensing.
• AdmesysecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdmesy specializes in advanced measurement instruments including spectrometers and colorimeters for display testing, production quality control, and research applications. Prolog Optics represents Admesy in Israel.
• EssentOpticssecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEssentOptics provides advanced optical metrology equipment including the PHOTON RT spectrophotometer for polarization-resolved measurements in the deep UV range. Prolog Optics represents EssentOptics solutions in Israel.
• HOLO/ORsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHOLO/OR develops diffractive optical elements (DOEs) including beam shapers, diffusers, and beamsplitters. Available through Edmund Optics distribution channel represented by Prolog Optics.
• RIOPTICSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRIOPTICS develops SurfInspect, an automated measurement system for optical surface inspection compliant with ISO 10110-7. Prolog Optics provides news and product information about RIOPTICS solutions.
• 3DoptixminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3Doptix provides optical positioning stages and mounting solutions for optical systems. Products are available through Prolog Optics for Israeli customers.
• WDI (Wideband Devices)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWDI develops specialized optical devices. Available through Prolog Optics representation at trade shows including VISION Show.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Excelitas Technologies: Photonics and high-performance electronics manufacturer and one of Prolog Optics' largest principals (with QIOPTIQ). Directly comparable in lasers, cameras, optics, and sensing but operates as a supplier-principal rather than distribution competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Hamamatsu Photonics: Global photonics manufacturer of detectors, cameras (IR/VIS/SWIR), spectrometers, and electro-optical components — overlapping with Prolog's cameras, spectroscopy, and electro-optics product families, though primarily a manufacturer rather than distributor.
• Edmund Optics: Global optical components and imaging manufacturer/distributor and one of Prolog Optics' largest principals. Directly comparable product portfolio (lenses, filters, prisms, cameras, spectroscopy) and overlapping customer base in industrial imaging, R&D, and biomedical imaging.
• Jenoptik: German photonics and optical systems company with strong presence in industrial optics, laser material processing, and semiconductor equipment — overlapping customer base (semiconductor, defense, automotive) with Prolog Optics.
• Thorlabs: Global manufacturer and direct distributor of photonics, opto-mechanics, lasers, and motion control products with deep overlap with nearly every Prolog Optics product family. Unlike Prolog, Thorlabs sells direct globally with its own catalog and engineering force, representing the structural disintermediation threat to local reps.
• Newport / MKS Instruments: Major supplier of optical instruments, opto-mechanical components, motion control, and spectroscopy to research and industrial customers. Strong overlap with Prolog's motion control, spectroscopy, and test equipment lines, particularly for R&D and semiconductor customers.

Emerging players

• OptoSigma: Manufacturer of optical components, opto-mechanics, and motion control products with overlapping catalog (optical mounts, translation stages, filters, lenses); competes with several principals Prolog distributes for.

Direct peers

• Stemmer Imaging: European machine vision and imaging components distributor serving industrial customers with cameras, optics, and software — directly analogous business model to Prolog's imaging and machine vision distribution in Israel.
• Laser Components GmbH: European photonics and laser components distributor carrying lasers, optical components, sensors, and detectors from multiple principals — same multi-principal distribution model as Prolog Optics but operating in DACH-region markets.

Regional players

• ALT (Advanced Laser Technology): Israeli-based laser and electro-optics distributor serving Israel's industrial and defense markets; similar exclusive-representation business model to Prolog Optics but with a narrower laser-focused portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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