Optris Gmbh & Co. Kg

What Optris Gmbh & Co. Kg does

Optris GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held German manufacturer founded in 2006 and headquartered in Berlin that develops and produces non-contact infrared temperature measurement devices for industrial and R&D applications. Its product portfolio spans stationary infrared thermometers and pyrometers (CS, CSmicro, CTi, CTlaser, CSlaser, CSvideo, CTvideo, CTratio, and CSvision series) and two thermal camera lines (the Xi Compact Line and PI Precision Line), complemented by application-specific packages such as Condition Monitoring Systems, IR Microscopes, Glass Inspection Systems, Industrial Packages, and a Furnace Package. Notable technical features include short/mid wavelength spectral measurement starting at 30°C, exposure times as low as 90 µs, through-flames thermal imaging, and license-free software (PIX Connect, Optris Connect, CompactPlus Connect, Compact Connect, IRmobile App) plus an OTC SDK for system integration.

The company serves industrial buyers across 15+ verticals, including metal processing, glass manufacturing, plastics, automotive, electronics, semiconductors, solar, battery manufacturing, electric utilities, fire detection, additive manufacturing, pharmaceutical/medical, food, condition monitoring, and academic research. Its go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales supported by application engineers, a globally recruited authorized distributor network providing local calibration and repair, transactional e-commerce for SMB buyers, and active participation in industry trade shows such as HANNOVER MESSE, JEC World, and PLASTINDIA. The company holds DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certification, maintains local sales contacts in Germany, the United States, and China, and generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of sensors and cameras, accessories, bundled license-free software, and calibration/repair services, with no public pricing disclosed and quote-based selling for enterprise deals.

Name

Optris Gmbh & Co. Kg

Legal name

Optris GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://optris.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Optris GmbH & Co. KG is a Berlin-based German manufacturer of non-contact infrared thermometers, pyrometers, and thermal cameras serving industrial process control, quality assurance, and R&D applications across 15+ verticals including metal, glass, plastics, automotive, semiconductor, battery, and additive manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Infrared Temperature Measurement

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

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

Sensor Fusion, Interface ICs & Modules (AFE/Readout/Packaging/Calibration) (HDAHALAO), Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs) (HDAHAAAH)

Keywords

• Infrared temperature measurement
• Non-contact pyrometers
• Thermal imaging cameras
• Industrial process monitoring
• Infrared sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Infrared Thermometers & Pyrometers: Sale of contact-free infrared thermometers and pyrometers including CS Series, CSmicro Series, CTi Series, CTlaser Series, CSlaser Series, CSvideo Series, CTvideo Series, CTratio Series, and CSvision Series.
2. Thermal Cameras: Sale of thermal cameras including Compact Line (Xi series) and Precision Line (PI series) for industrial thermal imaging applications.
3. Accessories: Sale of accessories for pyrometers and IR cameras, air purge systems, microscope stands, protective housings, and other complementary products.
4. Software: License-free software for IR cameras and sensors, with continuous updates and maintenance. APIs provided for system integration.
5. Service & Support: Calibration, repair, warranty services, and custom sensor engineering for Optris products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Optris develops and manufactures affordable non-contact infrared temperature measurement devices for industrial and R&D applications. The portfolio includes infrared cameras for area measurement (Xi Compact Line and PI Precision Line) and stationary pyrometers for point measurement (CS, CSmicro, CTi, CTlaser, CSlaser, CSvideo, CTvideo, CTratio, CSvision series), complemented by license-free software, the OTC SDK, application-specific packages, and calibration/repair services. Customers span 17+ industrial verticals including metal, glass, plastics, automotive, electronics, semiconductor, solar, battery manufacturing, and food processing.

Product overview

Optris develops and manufactures affordable innovative infrared measurement devices for non-contact temperature measurement, including infrared cameras and stationary industrial infrared sensors for area and point measurement. The product portfolio spans multiple pyrometer series (CS, CSmicro, CTi, CTlaser, CSlaser, CSvideo, CTvideo, CTratio, CSvision) covering point-based temperature measurement, and two thermal camera lines (Compact Line/Xi series and Precision Line/PI series) for area monitoring. The portfolio is complemented by application-specific packages (Condition Monitoring Systems, IR Microscopes, Glass Inspection Systems, Industrial Packages, Furnace Package), license-free software solutions (PIX Connect, Optris Connect, CompactPlus Connect, Compact Connect, IRmobile App), an OTC SDK for integration, and online configurator/calculator tools. This unified portfolio enables constant monitoring and control of virtually every manufacturing process across diverse industries including metal, glass, plastic, automotive, electronics, semiconductor, solar, battery monitoring, and food processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Optris: Primary company brand for affordable infrared cameras and pyrometers for industrial temperature measurement

Products and services

• CS Series Infrared Thermometer Stationary infrared thermometer for non-contact temperature measurement in industrial applications. Targets industrial process and quality control buyers.
• CSmicro Series Infrared Thermometer Compact infrared thermometer series designed for precise temperature measurement in space-constrained industrial environments. Targets OEMs and industrial integrators.
• CTi Series Infrared Pyrometer Advanced infrared pyrometer series with short/mid wavelength spectral characteristics for low-temperature measurements from 30°C and high-speed 90 µs exposure time. Targets high-precision industrial measurement applications.
• CTlaser Series Infrared Thermometer High-performance laser infrared thermometer for precise industrial temperature monitoring with laser targeting. Targets industrial process control buyers.
• CSlaser Series Infrared Thermometer Laser-targeted infrared thermometer for accurate non-contact temperature measurement in industrial processes. Targets industrial process control buyers.
• CSvideo Series Infrared Thermometer Infrared thermometer with integrated video functionality for visual monitoring and temperature measurement. Targets industrial process monitoring buyers.
• CTvideo Series Infrared Thermometer Advanced infrared thermometer combining thermal measurement with video capture for comprehensive process monitoring. Targets industrial process monitoring buyers.
• CTratio Series Dual-Color Pyrometer Dual-color ratio pyrometer designed for reliable temperature measurement in challenging ambient conditions up to 315°C without cooling. Targets demanding industrial environments.
• CSvision Series Infrared Pyrometer Infrared pyrometer with integrated vision system for non-contact metal temperature measurement with visual confirmation. Targets metal processing industry buyers.
• Xi Series Compact Line Thermal Camera Compact thermal camera line including Xi 640 and Xi 320 MT models for industrial thermal imaging with Ethernet and USB connectivity and autonomous monitoring capabilities. Targets industrial area-monitoring applications.
• PI Series Precision Line Thermal Camera High-precision thermal camera line including PI 640i for detailed thermal imaging in research and industrial applications. Targets R&D and high-precision industrial buyers.
• Condition Monitoring Systems Specialized infrared application package for continuous thermal monitoring of industrial equipment and processes. Targets predictive maintenance and condition monitoring buyers.
• IR Microscopes Microscope stand accessory and thermal imaging adapter for close-up infrared temperature measurement of small samples. Targets electronics and microelectronics R&D buyers.
• Glass Inspection Systems Specialized thermal imaging system for quality control and inspection in glass manufacturing processes. Targets glass industry buyers.
• Industrial Packages Complete thermal imaging solution packages for general industrial monitoring and quality control applications. Targets general industrial buyers.
• Furnace Package Specialized thermal monitoring solution for high-temperature furnace processes and heat treatment applications. Targets metal and heat treatment industry buyers.
• PIX Connect Software License-free imager software for visualization, recording, and analysis of thermal measurements from Optris IR cameras. Targets thermal camera users and integration engineers.
• Optris Connect Software Comprehensive sensor control and data management software for Optris temperature measurement devices. Targets industrial sensor integration users.
• CompactPlus Connect Software Software solution for Optris Compact series thermal cameras with visualization and process control features. Targets Xi Compact Line camera users.
• Compact Connect Software Entry-level software for Optris Compact series cameras providing basic temperature visualization and monitoring. Targets entry-level thermal camera users.
• IRmobile App Mobile application for Android supporting mobile temperature measurement in industrial and research applications. Targets mobile and field temperature measurement users.
• OTC SDK Software Development Kit for integration and custom development with Optris sensors and cameras. Targets system integrators and OEM developers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant reduction in production errors in pre-series production through constant temperature profile monitoring
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments15 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Global Distributor NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOptris maintains a global network of official distributors providing local sales contacts, support, calibration, and repair services. The company actively recruits distributors through their 'Become a Distributor' program.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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