Fomasystems
FoMaSystems GmbH designs and handcrafts high-precision camera stabilizers and smart accessories in Germany for the global film and broadcast industry, anchored by its flagship FoMa Antares remote head and authorized ARRI distribution, sold via direct enterprise sales and resellers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersRückersdorf, Germany
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Fomasystems does
FoMaSystems GmbH is a privately held German designer and manufacturer of high-precision camera stabilization equipment and smart accessories serving the global film and broadcast industry. Founded and led by Dr.-Ing. Roman Foltyn (Chief Engineer and Co-Managing Director) and Rainer Märtin (CEO), the company operates from its manufacturing headquarters in Lauf, Germany, with a secondary site in Rückersdorf, where it handcrafts equipment under an "Made in Germany" positioning backed by ISO 9001:2015 certification. The portfolio centers on the FoMa Antares stabilized remote head series (launched 2025), complemented by authorized global distribution of ARRI TRINITY 2 and ARRI 360 EVO, plus accessories such as the ARRI TRINITY 2 Pan Axis Module, FoMa IP Bridge/IP-Box, RCP-2 EVO control panels, and ERM-900/ERM-2400 radio modules.
The company's technical platform is anchored by Evolve OS, a modular software layer that delivers real-time metadata streams for Augmented Reality and Virtual Production workflows and supports seamless third-party protocol integration with broadcast and robotic platforms including Spidercam, Motion Impossible AGITO, Blackcam Robotics, MovieBird, cmotion, Grass Valley, and NODO. Products are sold via quote-based direct enterprise sales, a global reseller network (including NKL in Japan), and active presence at major industry trade shows (NAB, IBC, Inter BEE, CineGear, BSC Expo, Berlinale). Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales, supported by professional repair services and accessory parts, with marquee productions including James Cameron's Lightstorm Vision 3D concert film and American Idol live broadcasts.
Strategically, FoMaSystems is in an expansion phase: it has built out an Americas sales function under Sales Manager Tyler Rocheleau, scaled direct trade show presence with its own booths at CineGear 2026 and IBC 2026, and continued to broaden Antares's capabilities through integrations (NODO Inertia Wheels, MovieBird Single Operator) and software features such as the Shake Generator. Brand credibility has been reinforced by Dr. Foltyn's 2025 Scientific and Engineering Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for ARRI TRINITY 2 development, positioning the company as a premium, founder-led challenger in professional camera stabilization.
Fomasystems firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Fomasystems
- Legal name
- FoMaSystems GmbH
- Website
- https://foma-systems.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- FoMaSystems GmbH designs and handcrafts high-precision camera stabilizers and smart accessories in Germany for the global film and broadcast industry, anchored by its flagship FoMa Antares remote head and authorized ARRI distribution, sold via direct enterprise sales and resellers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Fomasystems industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Camera Stabilization Equipment
- NAICS
- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)
- SIC
- Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Gimbals, Stabilizers & Camera Rigs (Handheld, Wearable, Drone Gimbals) (CRACAPAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Gimbals, Stabilizers & Camera Support Retail (Tripods, Sliders, Mounts) (CRACAHAE)
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Where Fomasystems is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Rückersdorf
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Fomasystems business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Camera Stabilization Hardware: Sale of high-precision camera stabilizers including FoMa Antares remote heads and accessories. Products are sold as one-time purchases with pricing based on configuration and payload capacity.
- ARRI Camera Stabilizers: Sale and support of ARRI TRINITY 2, ARRI 360 EVO, and related ARRI stabilization products. FoMaSystems remains the trusted contact for these ARRI products.
- Professional Repair Services: In-house repair team offers reliable, fast turnarounds for all FoMaSystems products including damaged cables to full gimbal check-ups.
- Accessory Parts: Individual components and replacement parts sold separately including cables, mounts, and specific accessories with dedicated product numbers.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Fomasystems product offering
Product offeringCore offering
FoMaSystems designs and manufactures high-precision camera stabilizers and smart accessories for the global film and broadcast industry. The portfolio centers on the proprietary FoMa Antares stabilized remote head series, alongside distributed ARRI TRINITY 2 and ARRI 360 EVO stabilizers, complemented by the Evolve OS software platform for real-time metadata and IP Bridge hardware for remote head control. Products are handcrafted at the company's headquarters in Lauf, Germany.
Product overview
FoMaSystems designs high-precision camera stabilizers and smart accessories for the global film and broadcast industry. The product portfolio centers on the FoMa Antares stabilized remote head series (the flagship product launched in 2025), alongside distributed ARRI products (TRINITY 2 and 360 EVO). The ecosystem includes the Evolve OS software platform providing real-time metadata for AR/VP workflows, IP-Box and IP Bridge hardware for network connectivity, RCP-2 EVO remote control panels, and ERM radio modules for wireless operation. Accessories include the Pan Axis Module that converts ARRI TRINITY 2 into a three-axis remote head. FoMaSystems products integrate with third-party platforms including Spidercam aerial systems, Blackcam Robotics towers, Motion Impossible AGITO robotics, MovieBird cranes, cmotion systems, and Grip Factory Munich tower systems.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- FoMa Antares: Stabilized remote head series designed for use across cranes, vehicles, and robotic platforms in film and broadcast production.
- Evolve OS
- FoMaSystems IP Bridge
Products and services
- FoMa Antares Stabilized Remote Head
- ARRI TRINITY 2
Quantifiable outcome
- Seven 3D beamsplitter cameras supported with stabilization during James Cameron 3D concert film production
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Fomasystems
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Fomasystems technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration10 records
Feature8 records
Fomasystems partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Lightstorm Vision (James Cameron)coreFoMaSystems supported the execution of a large-scale 3D live concert film production co-directed by James Cameron. Seven 3D beamsplitter cameras relied on FoMaSystems stabilization across four nights of filming at Co-op Live in Manchester, UK. Five FoMa Antares systems were configured for stereoscopic capture.
- Spidercam by Ross VideocoreSpidercam integrated FoMa Antares remote head for American Idol live broadcasts. The combination demonstrated how seamlessly both systems work together in demanding live production workflows. Spidercam operates the system over one of TV's most iconic stages delivering stunning cinematic views.
- Motion ImpossiblecoreMotion Impossible integrated FoMa Antares with their AGITO Commander platform for full robotic control, featured at Grass Valley booth. Also paired with AGITO Cine platform along both sides of stage during James Cameron 3D concert production.
- Blackcam RoboticscoreCollaboration with Blackcam Robotics at NAB Show 2026 focused on integrated system control. Combined Blackcam Tower Lift with FoMa Antares running EvolveOS, allowing direct Z-axis control within RCP environment. Also used during 3D concert production with high-clearance configurations incorporating 180mm extension rods.
- Grass ValleyminorFoMa Antares featured at Grass Valley booth where it was integrated by Motion Impossible into their AGITO Commander platform, valuable for evolving studio environments.
- MovieBirdcoreMovieBird crane integration demonstrated at CineGear Expo 2026. FoMa Antares stabilized remote head integrated into MovieBird crane systems. MovieBird debuted Single Operator control units seamlessly integrated to operate MovieBird cranes and FoMa Antares all by the crane operator.
- NKLminorNKL hosted FoMaSystems at their stand at Inter BEE 2025 in Japan. FoMa Antares remote head was showcased in combination with GF-Neo Column from Grip Factory Munich at Hall 7 Booth 7519.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Fomasystems competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- ARRI: Manufacturer of the ARRI TRINITY 2 and ARRI 360 EVO stabilized camera systems that FoMaSystems distributes. ARRI also builds competing stabilized heads (e.g., maxma) and is the dominant cinema camera and lens OEM, making it both FoMaSystems' largest supplier and primary long-term competitive threat.
- Shotover Camera Systems: Manufactures stabilized camera platforms for aerial, vehicle-mounted and maritime use (Shotover F1, G1). Competes head-to-head with FoMa Antares in robotic and vehicle-mounted stabilization deployments for film and broadcast.
- Freefly Systems: Designs the MoVI line of motorized 3-axis stabilized heads and ALTA drone platforms. Directly comparable as a specialist stabilized-head maker serving film, broadcast and motion-imagery customers.
- Tiffen (Steadicam): Owner of the iconic Steadicam brand — the long-standing incumbent in cinematographer-operated camera stabilization. Operates in the same stabilization niche and serves the same high-end film and broadcast customer base.
- Stabileye: UK-based manufacturer of multi-axis stabilized remote heads for broadcast and cinema. Direct head-to-head rival of FoMa Antares in the stabilized gimbal category.
Broad incumbents
- DJI: Global leader in gimbals and stabilized camera systems (Ronin series, Ronin 4D). Sits across the prosumer-to-professional boundary and increasingly targets the same cinema stabilization category as FoMa's Antares at lower price points.
Emerging players
- Mo-Sys Engineering: Provides broadcast robotics, camera tracking, and virtual production tooling (StarTracker, VP Pro). Adjacent to FoMa's Evolve OS metadata offering and increasingly relevant in AR/VP workflows where FoMa also plays.
- Gyron Systems: Designer of stabilized camera gimbals (formerly associated with gyro-stabilized heads). Operates in the same remote-head sub-category as FoMa Antares with overlapping film/broadcast customers.
Others
- Spidercam (Ross Video): Cable-suspended robotic camera systems company owned by Ross Video; a named FoMaSystems integration partner for the American Idol and other large-scale live productions. Complementary rather than directly competing in the stabilized-head market.
- Blackcam Robotics: German manufacturer of robotic camera towers and dollies with which FoMa Antares integrates via Evolve OS. An integration partner and adjacent platform vendor rather than a direct gimbal competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Fomasystems social profiles
Digital presenceFomasystems compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Fomasystems financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Fomasystems leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Fomasystems funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Fomasystems M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Fomasystems
What does Fomasystems do?
FoMaSystems designs and manufactures high-precision camera stabilizers and smart accessories for the global film and broadcast industry. The portfolio centers on the proprietary FoMa Antares stabilized remote head series, alongside distributed ARRI TRINITY 2 and ARRI 360 EVO stabilizers, complemented by the Evolve OS software platform for real-time metadata and IP Bridge hardware for remote head control. Products are handcrafted at the company's headquarters in Lauf, Germany.
Is Fomasystems a public or private company?
Fomasystems is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Fomasystems founded?
Fomasystems was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Fomasystems based?
Fomasystems is headquartered in Rückersdorf, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Fomasystems make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Camera Stabilization Hardware is the primary driver. The others are ARRI Camera Stabilizers, professional Repair Services and accessory Parts.
Who are Fomasystems's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are ARRI, Shotover Camera Systems, Freefly Systems, Tiffen (Steadicam) and Stabileye. DJI is listed as a broad incumbent. Emerging players are Mo-Sys Engineering and Gyron Systems. Others are Spidercam (Ross Video) and Blackcam Robotics.
Does Fomasystems have an API?
No public API is recorded for Fomasystems.
What industry is Fomasystems in?
Fomasystems's product category is Camera Stabilization Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRACAPAE, Gimbals, Stabilizers & Camera Rigs (Handheld, Wearable, Drone Gimbals), with a secondary code of CRACAHAE, Gimbals, Stabilizers & Camera Support Retail (Tripods, Sliders, Mounts). Its NAICS code is 334511 and its SIC code is 3812.