GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmesstechnik GmbH

What GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmesstechnik GmbH does

GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmesstechnik GmbH is a German manufacturer of precision light measurement instruments, headquartered in Nürnberg and operating since 1933 as a privately held GmbH with 1-10 employees. The company builds three product lines: spectral photometry (MAVOSPEC BASE and LITE spectrometers using CMOS image sensors for illuminance, irradiance, CCT, CRI, TM-30-15, flicker, and spectral data), light measuring instruments (MAVOMASTER modular platform with interchangeable MAVOPROBE LUX 5032 B/C and LUX/UVA probes, MAVOLUX lux meters, MAVOPAD flicker testers, MAVO SPOT 2 USB luminance meters, and MAVOMONITOR display calibration systems), and photography exposure meters (DIGIPRO F2, SIXTOMAT F2, DIGIFLASH 2, DIGISIX 2). Underlying technology relies on silicon photodiodes with V(λ) filters and cosine-corrected diffusors to meet DIN 5032-7 Class B accuracy, with system integration via USB and an openly disclosed communication protocol.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales across approximately 15 SKUs priced EUR 277 to EUR 2,651, supplemented by a recurring calibration services stream (factory and DAkkS-accredited certificates at EUR 321-663) offered also for third-party devices. The go-to-market combines direct e-commerce via the company's WooCommerce storefront with a two-tier authorized dealer network split between Germany-domestic and worldwide channels for both light measuring and photography product categories. OEM solutions are offered as a customer-specific engagement layer. The customer base spans industrial and commercial lighting compliance, professional and amateur photography, medical technology (display calibration, NDT UV-A), museums and galleries, horticulture (PPFD/DLI measurement), and electrical installation certification, with the industrial lighting segment flagged as primary.

Name

GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmesstechnik GmbH

Legal name

GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmesstechnik GmbH

Website

https://gossen-photo.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmesstechnik GmbH is a Nürnberg-based German manufacturer, founded in 1933, that develops precision spectrometers, lux meters, exposure meters, and luminance meters, serving professional photographers, industrial lighting, medical technology, horticulture, and museum markets with DIN-compliant measurement instruments and DAkkS-accredited calibration services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Photometric Measurement Instruments

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Metrology, Calibration & Testing Equipment (Balances, pH/DO, Standards) (HLAGAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination) (IMAGAFAB), Optical & Light Sensors (Photodiodes/ALS/Color/UV) (HDAHALAE), Metrology & Dimensional Measurement (CMMs, laser trackers, gauges, surface/roughness) (IMAGAFAD), Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Light measurement instruments
• Spectral photometry equipment
• Photographic exposure meters
• Illuminance measurement devices
• Calibration laboratory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nürnberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Measurement Instruments: Sale of precision measurement instruments including spectrometers (MAVOSPEC BASE/LITE), lux meters (MAVOMASTER, MAVOLUX), exposure meters (SIXTOMAT F2, DIGIPRO F2, DIGISIX 2, DIGIFLASH 2), and luminance meters (MAVO SPOT 2 USB). One-time hardware purchases with accessories.
2. Accessories and Consumables: Sales of accessories including mounting clips, battery adapters, rechargeable batteries, carrying cases, USB cables, and extension cables for measurement probes.
3. Calibration Services: Factory calibration and DAkkS (German accreditation body) calibration certificates for measurement devices, available for GOSSEN and third-party illuminance and luminance measuring instruments.
4. OEM Solutions: Customer-specific OEM solutions as mentioned in company positioning, providing specialized measurement devices for industrial partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmesstechnik GmbH develops and manufactures precision measurement instruments for light and photography applications. The portfolio spans spectral photometry (spectrometers), illuminance and luminance measurement (lux meters, probes, luminance meters, monitor calibration systems), and photographic exposure meters, complemented by DAkkS-accredited calibration services and OEM solutions. All products are manufactured in Germany with certified quality management systems.

Product overview

GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmesstechnik GmbH offers precision measurement instruments across three product lines: Spectral Photometry (spectrometers MAVOSPEC BASE and MAVOSPEC LITE), Light Measuring (MAVOMASTER/MAVOPROBE systems, MAVOLUX meters, MAVOPAD flicker testers, MAVO SPOT 2 USB luminance meters, and MAVOMONITOR display calibration systems), and Photography (exposure meters DIGIPRO F2, SIXTOMAT F2, DIGIFLASH 2, and DIGISIX 2). The product portfolio follows a modular architecture where base instruments like MAVOMASTER serve as platforms that accept interchangeable probes (MAVOPROBE LUX, UVA variants) for different measurement tasks. The company also provides calibration services through its DAkkS-accredited light laboratory and factory calibration programs. Accessories include batteries, mounting clips, cases, and extension cables. Manufacturing is conducted in Germany with certified quality management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MAVOSPEC BASE Spectrometer for measuring daylight, LEDs, and halogen light sources. Measures illuminance, irradiance, color temperature (CCT), color rendering indices (CRI, TM-30-15), flicker, and spectral data for lighting professionals and quality assurance managers.
• MAVOSPEC LITE Compact spectrometer for assessment and documentation of modern LED lighting parameters. Provides color rendering, flicker measurements, and standards-compliant lighting verification for lighting professionals.
• MAVOMASTER Illuminance measuring device developed with flexibility and reliability for various measurement applications. Works with MAVOPROBE sensors for measurement of illuminance, UV-A irradiance, and other photometric parameters.
• MAVOPAD Flicker-free lighting measurement device ensuring compliance with PstLM and SVM limit values for visual comfort in workplace, commercial, and residential lighting installations.
• MAVOLUX 5032 C BASE Class B illuminance meter according to DIN 5032-7 for precise light measurement in professional applications including workplace lighting, quality assurance, and certification.
• MAVOBASE LUX Entry-level illuminance measuring device for basic light measurement applications in standard professional and commercial settings.
• MAVOLUX COMPACT Compact illuminance meter for portable light measurement applications in field and on-site professional use.
• MAVO SPOT 2 USB Luminance measurement device for distance measurement with 1 degree viewing angle. Includes GLUX 2 software for monitor calibration and acceptance/constancy testing in medical technology and professional sectors.
• MAVOMONITOR Monitor measurement system for luminance and color calibration, suitable for medical technology applications and demanding professional sectors requiring standards-compliant display verification.
• DIGIPRO F2 Exposure meter for flash and ambient light with swivel head. Features incident and reflected light metering, contrast measurement, and multiple flash calculation for professional photographers.
• SIXTOMAT F2 Exposure meter for flash and ambient light measurement. Includes incident and reflected light methods, aperture/shutter priority, and CINE values for professional and enthusiast photographers.
• DIGIFLASH 2 Digital measuring and analog displaying exposure meter for flash and ambient light with built-in thermometer for photographers requiring hybrid digital-analog readouts.
• DIGISIX 2 Compact exposure meter for ambient light with integrated timer, clock, alarm function, and digital thermometer for photographers seeking a multi-function compact device.
• Factory Calibration Certificate Factory calibration service per measuring device and measurand, also available for third-party illuminance and luminance devices for quality assurance and traceability.
• DAkkS Calibration Certificate DAkkS accreditation calibration certificate for illuminance measurement, available for calibratable devices meeting Class C or higher. Provides legally defensible measurement results for regulatory compliance.
• LICHTLABOR (Light Laboratory) OEM Solutions Accredited calibration laboratory providing legally compliant measurement results through regular calibration of measuring instruments, plus customer-specific OEM solutions for industrial partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Flicker measurement accuracy for PstLM and SVM parameters to ensure flicker-free lighting compliance
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LEDclusiveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 April 2023LEDclusive is a product specialist dealer that carries MAVOSPEC BASE and MAVOSPEC LITE spectrometers. Tom Reichelt from LEDclusive created unboxing and product demonstration videos for GOSSEN spectrometers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• B&H Photo Video: Major US photographic equipment retailer that distributes GOSSEN exposure meters and provides reach into the professional photography channel. Relevant as a downstream distribution channel rather than a product competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Kipp & Zonen (OTT HydroMet): Specialist in solar radiation and atmospheric light measurement (pyranometers, PAR sensors). Comparable to GOSSEN in radiometric measurement and calibration services, particularly for outdoor and horticultural light measurement.
• X-Rite (Danaher): Global leader in color science and light/color measurement under Danaher, serving display, printing and lighting customers. Overlaps with GOSSEN's display luminance measurement (MAVO SPOT 2 USB) and spectral color rendering (TM-30-15) capabilities but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Teledyne FLIR: Large diversified test and measurement company with thermal imaging and optical/light measurement products. Offers overlapping capabilities in spectral and radiometric measurement but as part of a much broader industrial instrumentation portfolio.

Direct peers

• StellarNet Inc. US-based manufacturer of compact UV-Vis-NIR spectrometers used for LED measurement, light characterization and radiometry. Direct competitor in the spectrometer category, particularly for industrial and research light measurement.
• Admesy B.V. Dutch manufacturer of spectral light measurement and color measurement instruments for display, LED and lighting applications. Competes head-to-head with GOSSEN's MAVOSPEC spectrometers in LED binning, display calibration and lighting QA.
• Konica Minolta Sensing: Global leader in industrial light, color and luminance measurement (T-10A illuminance meters, CS-2000 spectroradiometers). Directly competes with GOSSEN in workplace, LED and display light measurement applications, but at significantly larger scale.
• Gigahertz-Optik: German manufacturer of light, UV and radiometric measurement instruments, including lux meters and spectrometers. Headquartered in Germany, directly comparable to GOSSEN in DIN 5032-compliant illuminance probes and calibration services.
• Sekonic Corporation: Japanese maker of professional exposure meters (L-308X, L-858D) for still and motion photography. The closest direct competitor to GOSSEN's DIGIPRO F2, SIXTOMAT F2 and DIGIFLASH 2 lines among photography exposure-meter specialists.

Emerging players

• Apogee Instruments: US manufacturer of light, PAR and UV sensors for agriculture, horticulture and environmental monitoring. Competes with GOSSEN's MAVOSPEC and MAVOPROBE products in horticultural PPFD/DLI measurement applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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