AVUTEC
AVUTEC is a Breda, Netherlands-based manufacturer of AI-powered ANPR cameras and the CortexConnect cloud platform, sold through channel partners to integrators serving parking, access control, EV charging, hospitality, and municipal customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersBreda, Netherlands
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What AVUTEC does
AVUTEC is a Breda, Netherlands-based manufacturer of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras and developer of computer vision software used for vehicle identification, access control, and traffic management. The company sells a hardware portfolio including the Gatekeeper 410X (moderate-speed ANPR camera), Gatekeeper 1250X (high-performance free-flow traffic ANPR), and the compact Module-X camera, all built around a vertically integrated stack comprising dual color/IR sensors, on-device Neural Processing Unit (NPU) inference, 128-256GB of onboard storage, and a proprietary AI-based ANPR engine. The 2023 launch of the CortexConnect cloud management portal, built on the CortexFramework platform, added device fleet management, SDK/API licensing, and recurring subscription capabilities to what had been a hardware-only product line.
The platform is delivered entirely through a 100% channel-based go-to-market, with AVUTEC selling to installers and systems integrators rather than directly to end customers, and the company reports approximately 90% out-of-box integration coverage with major access control and property management systems (including Salto and Mews). End-use segments documented in the company's public-facing material span parking and access control, EV charging infrastructure, food production facilities, hospitality, industrial parks, car wash operations, municipal smart-city deployments, and a boat-recognition deployment for the municipality of Giethoorn. Revenue is generated from a mix of camera hardware unit sales, CortexConnect cloud subscriptions, SDK and API licensing, and professional services.
AVUTEC firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AVUTEC
- Legal name
- AVUTEC
- Website
- https://avutec.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- AVUTEC is a Breda, Netherlands-based manufacturer of AI-powered ANPR cameras and the CortexConnect cloud platform, sold through channel partners to integrators serving parking, access control, EV charging, hospitality, and municipal customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AVUTEC industry classification
Industry- Product category
- ANPR Camera Systems
- NAICS
- Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)
- akta.pro primary industry
- AI/Analytics Video Surveillance (Detection, LPR, People Counting) (HSAHACAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Video Surveillance & Security Analytics (HDAAAEAE), Video Surveillance (CCTV/VMS) System Integration (BPAKAGAA)
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Where AVUTEC is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Breda
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
AVUTEC business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- ANPR Hardware Sales: Sale of ANPR camera hardware including Gatekeeper 410X, Gatekeeper 1250X, and Module-X product lines. Both hardware and embedded software are developed in-house ensuring aligned components.
- CortexConnect Cloud Platform (Subscription): Browser-based cloud portal for centralized camera management, whitelist automation, and access rule management. CortexConnect provides flexible subscriptions and automatic synchronization across connected cameras.
- SDK/API Licensing and Integration Services: Custom integration services and web-based REST API access for partners requiring bespoke solutions. Custom integrations bridge gap for unique project requirements beyond standard out-of-box capabilities.
- Professional Services and Support: Remote management and support services, integration support, and consultancy including deep learning consultancy. AVUTEC specialists support partners during preparation, installation, and configuration.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Monthly | Account Manager salary range: EUR 3,000-4,500 per month |
| Other | Monthly | .NET Developer salary range: EUR 3,000-4,000 per month |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
AVUTEC product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AVUTEC manufactures embedded ANPR camera systems and develops the underlying computer vision software in-house. The X-Series camera line (Gatekeeper 410X, Gatekeeper 1250X, Module-X) performs license plate recognition on-device via a Neural Processing Unit running AVUTEC's AI-based ANPR engine. Cameras integrate with access control, parking, and property management systems through built-in interfaces (REST API, Wiegand, OSDP, RS-485, Relay, digital I/O) and are centrally managed via the CortexConnect cloud portal with real-time synchronization of whitelists, configurations and access rules.
Product overview
AVUTEC is a manufacturer of smart, embedded ANPR camera systems, developing both camera hardware and recognition software in-house. The product portfolio centers on the X-Series camera line (Gatekeeper 410X, Gatekeeper 1250X, Module-X), which perform license plate recognition entirely on-device using a proprietary AI-based ANPR engine running on a Neural Processing Unit. The cameras integrate with third-party access control, parking, and property management systems via built-in interfaces (REST API, Wiegand, OSDP, Relay, RS-485, digital I/O, FTP, WebService). Management, whitelist administration, and trigger-based automation are handled through the CortexConnect cloud platform, which syncs configurations and permissions across all connected cameras in real time.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- CortexFramework: Computer vision platform technology powering AVUTEC camera systems
- CortexConnect
- CortexDashboard
- CortexParking
- Gatekeeper
- Module-X
Products and services
- Gatekeeper 410X Embedded ANPR camera designed for capturing license plates of vehicles moving at moderate to city speeds. Equipped with an IR-sensitive monochrome camera, IR LEDs and motorized zoom for flexible deployment in access control and parking applications. Performs on-device license plate recognition via AVUTEC's AI engine and NPU.
- Gatekeeper 1250X High-performance ANPR camera for free-flow traffic recognition, with an IR-sensitive monochrome camera, motorized zoom lens and extended recognition range for high-speed vehicle environments and wide entry lanes. Runs the AI-based ANPR engine on-device with edge whitelist storage.
- Module-X Compact ANPR camera delivering full license plate recognition capability in a small form factor, combining compact size with high recognition accuracy for versatile installation in space-constrained environments such as barriers, holiday park entrances and warehouse gates.
- CortexConnect Cloud-based management portal for centralized ANPR camera management. Provides real-time synchronization across connected cameras, license plate recognition history search, whitelist management with time-bound entries, automated access rules, role-based access, entry-to-exit pairing, VIP notifications and trigger-based actions for multi-site management from a single login.
Quantifiable outcome
- Edge decision-making latency measured in single-digit milliseconds
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use AVUTEC
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
AVUTEC technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration10 records
AI capability6 records
Feature7 records
AVUTEC partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- MewscoreMews integration enables AVUTEC ANPR cameras to connect with Mews cloud-based property management system for hospitality. License plates matched against reservation data trigger automatic gate opening. Deployed at Hotel Mondragon.
- Salto SystemscoreSalto Systems integration enables AVUTEC ANPR cameras to work with Salto Space access control platform. License plates are verified against Salto's permission database. Deployed at ModiTech warehouse and Ackersate holiday park (14 barriers).
- Heras B.V.coreHeras is a leading European provider of integrated perimeter security solutions (fencing, access control, detection systems, system integration). Implemented AVUTEC ANPR at WattHub EV charging hub in Maasvlakte, Rotterdam, integrating with speed gates and sliding gates.
- ModiTech Service GmbHcoreModiTech is a system integrator specializing in security systems (CCTV, access control, electronic locking, intrusion detection). Deployed Gatekeeper 410X at its own warehouse in Chemnitz, Germany as a reference installation. Uses Salto Space as access control with AVUTEC ANPR integration.
- Avarn SecuritycoreAvarn Security is a Nordic security provider operating in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. Designs and integrates security solutions including access control, surveillance, and alarm monitoring. Implemented seven AVUTEC Module-X cameras at two Finnish food production sites in Vantaa and Lappeenranta.
- BookingexpertscoreBookingexperts provides reservation management software for holiday parks. AVUTEC cameras integrate with Bookingexperts to verify license plates against reservations and trigger automatic barrier opening. Deployed at Ackersate holiday park.
- SeijsenerminorSeijsener specializes in recreational technology solutions. Implemented AVUTEC Module-X cameras at Camping Uit en Thuis holiday park in the Netherlands.
- MT Security SolutionscoreMT Security Solutions is a security company founded in 2020 with over 10 professionals. Implemented AVUTEC Gatekeeper ANPR cameras and overview cameras at Wijchen-Oost Business Park (250 hectares). Also provided advice on CortexDashboard software for handling license plate recognition data.
- RF BeveiligingstechniekminorRF Beveiligingstechniek (RF Security Technology) is a security technology company established in 2021, specializing in professional execution and ongoing support for secured properties. Acted as camera installer and contact partner for Ackersate holiday park project.
- TilcoatingminorTilcoating is a powder coating specialist and trusted partner of AVUTEC, contributing to the manufacturing of high-end ANPR cameras with outstanding performance, durability, and premium appearance.
- ToschminorTosch served as the IT partner for the Ackersate holiday park project, responsible for technical infrastructure and support.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
AVUTEC competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Adaptive Recognition: Hungarian manufacturer of ANPR/ALPR cameras and recognition software. Directly comparable to AVUTEC across target use cases (vehicle access, parking, tolling, smart city) and product mix (embedded camera hardware + AI software).
- Tattile: Italian ANPR camera maker with a comparable portfolio of on-device license-plate-recognition cameras and integration interfaces used for access control, parking, tolling, and traffic monitoring in Europe and beyond.
- NDI Recognition Systems: Norwegian manufacturer of ANPR cameras and software for parking and access control. Closely comparable in geography (Nordic), product (embedded LPR cameras), and target verticals (parking, access control, mobility).
- Rekor: US-listed AI-based ANPR/LPR vendor (formerly OpenALPR) offering software-led license-plate recognition across access control, smart city, and tolling. Competes with AVUTEC's CortexFramework on edge/cloud recognition capabilities.
- TagMaster: Swedish provider of RFID and ANPR solutions for parking, access control, and rail. Comparable product-application focus (vehicle identification for access and parking) and channel-driven European go-to-market.
- Nedap: Dutch technology company with an identification division offering long-range vehicle identification (ANPR/RFID) for parking and access control. Domestic Dutch peer with overlapping end markets and channel partners in Europe.
Broad incumbents
- Genetec (AutoVu): Large Canadian-based unified security platform whose AutoVu ALPR system competes with AVUTEC in enterprise and city-scale plate recognition, bundled into a broader VMS/access-control portfolio rather than as a stand-alone camera line.
- Axis Communications: Swedish network-video giant offering ANPR-capable IP cameras (e.g., P-series with AXIS License Plate Verifier) that compete with X-Series at the integrator shelf. Larger scale and broader security-surveillance portfolio than AVUTEC.
- Motorola Solutions (Vigilant Solutions): Vigilant ALPR platform, part of Motorola Solutions' public-safety portfolio, competes with AVUTEC on enterprise, law-enforcement, and tolling LPR deployments at significantly larger scale.
- Bosch Security and Safety Systems: Bosch's security division fields IP cameras with integrated ANPR capability and an extensive global installer channel, overlapping with AVUTEC's access-control and smart-city propositions as part of a much broader security portfolio.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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AVUTEC leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
AVUTEC funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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AVUTEC M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about AVUTEC
What does AVUTEC do?
AVUTEC manufactures embedded ANPR camera systems and develops the underlying computer vision software in-house. The X-Series camera line (Gatekeeper 410X, Gatekeeper 1250X, Module-X) performs license plate recognition on-device via a Neural Processing Unit running AVUTEC's AI-based ANPR engine. Cameras integrate with access control, parking, and property management systems through built-in interfaces (REST API, Wiegand, OSDP, RS-485, Relay, digital I/O) and are centrally managed via the CortexConnect cloud portal with real-time synchronization of whitelists, configurations and access rules.
Is AVUTEC a public or private company?
AVUTEC is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was AVUTEC founded?
AVUTEC was founded in -1.
Where is AVUTEC based?
AVUTEC is headquartered in Breda, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does AVUTEC make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. ANPR Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are cortexConnect Cloud Platform (Subscription), SDK/API Licensing and Integration Services and professional Services and Support.
Who are AVUTEC's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Adaptive Recognition, Tattile, NDI Recognition Systems, Rekor, TagMaster and Nedap. Broad incumbents are Genetec (AutoVu), Axis Communications, Motorola Solutions (Vigilant Solutions) and Bosch Security and Safety Systems.
Does AVUTEC have an API?
Yes. AVUTEC's X-Series ANPR cameras offer a REST API for web-based integration, making all camera functionality available through the API for seamless integration into web applications. Additional built-in integration interfaces include Wiegand, OSDP, Relay, Database, FTP, WebService, Webserver, RS-485, and digital I/O. A robust scripting engine enables tailored logic for custom integrations. About 90% of integrations are achieved out of the box through scripting adjustments.
What industry is AVUTEC in?
AVUTEC's product category is ANPR Camera Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAHACAF, AI/Analytics Video Surveillance (Detection, LPR, People Counting), with a secondary code of HDAAAEAE, Video Surveillance & Security Analytics. Its NAICS code is 561621 and its SIC code is 3823.