Optris
German infrared thermometry and thermal imaging camera manufacturer providing non-contact temperature measurement solutions for industrial process monitoring, including additive manufacturing process control.
- CEO / Founder
- Sascha Kienitz
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Optris offers a comprehensive portfolio of infrared measurement devices, including stationary infrared thermometers and online infrared cameras. They also provide Infrared Application Packages for their Xi camera series, catering to various industrial applications and research & development.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary IR detector and optics developed in-house for 20+ years; ultra-fast 90µs response time in CTi 4M ratio pyrometer; spectral range 0.7µm to 6.0µm covering all industrial materials; DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing; global distribution network; software provided free with lifetime updates reducing total cost of ownership vs. competitors.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Compact, affordable, and highly precise non-contact thermal measurement systems (IR cameras and pyrometers) with free lifetime software updates and broad industrial process coverage — from AM melt pool monitoring to automotive and electronics manufacturing.
How They Differentiate
Price-competitive vs. FLIR/Teledyne while offering comparable precision; free lifetime software updates (no recurring license fees); broad industrial application expertise including AM process monitoring; compact form factors for tight installation spaces; direct technical support without reseller intermediary.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Process engineers and quality control teams in metal manufacturing, AM facilities, automotive, electronics, semiconductor, solar, glass, plastics, and food/pharma industries requiring non-contact temperature measurement
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing; Metal processing; Automotive; Electronics; Semiconductors; Solar; Glass; Plastics; Food & Beverage; Pharmaceuticals; Aerospace
Competitors
FLIR Systems (Teledyne); Micro-Epsilon; Raytek (Fluke); Keller HCW; Dias Infrared GmbH; Guide Infrared
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
51-200 employees; 20+ years continuous operations; global distribution network across Europe, North America, and Asia; DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certified; zero reported product failures from major industrial customers over 15+ year periods
Major Milestones
Founded 2003 as Optris GmbH to expand non-contact IR sensor range; 20+ years continuous product development; Restructured to Optris GmbH & Co. KG with Dr.-Ing. Sascha Kienitz added to management board; Management buyout by founder Dr. Ulrich Kienitz to unify ownership; CTi Series nominated for Products of the Year 2026 Award (Computer & Automation, Messtechnik category); partnership with GEFERTEC for AM process monitoring
Notable Customers
Serves aerospace, automotive, and semiconductor manufacturers globally; thermal cameras used in LMD, SLM, WAAM, and FFF additive manufacturing applications; CTi Series nominated for Computer & Automation Products of the Year 2026