Shanghai Optris Infrared
Chinese subsidiary of German Optris GmbH, providing non-contact infrared temperature measurement devices including pyrometers and thermal cameras for industrial applications
- CEO / Founder
- Sascha Ulrich Kienitz
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Infrared pyrometers (CS, CT, CSmicro, CTlaser series); infrared thermal cameras (Xi, PI series); infrared application packages (condition monitoring, glass inspection, furnace packages); PIX Connect and Compact Connect software
Technological Advantage
In-house R&D, manufacturing, and calibration under one roof in Berlin; micromachining technology for improved price-performance ratio; ability to detect 25 µm objects within milliseconds; broad distribution network with 75% export share
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Affordable, innovative infrared measurement devices for non-contact temperature measurement across industrial and research applications, with local service and support in China
How They Differentiate
German Mittelstand engineering with focus on affordable yet high-precision IR measurement; broadest product portfolio (300+ pyrometer models); strong application-specific solutions for 3D printing thermal monitoring; local presence in China via Shanghai subsidiary
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers in metal, glass, plastic, automotive, electronics, semiconductor, solar, battery, and 3D printing/additive manufacturing sectors; research institutions
Industry Verticals
Metal processing; Glass manufacturing; Plastics; Automotive; Electronics; Semiconductors; Solar energy; Battery manufacturing; 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing; Pharmaceutical/Medical; Food processing; Early fire detection
Competitors
Fluke/Raytek; FLIR Systems; Testo
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Parent company Optris GmbH & Co. KG has sold over 1 million infrared pyrometers worldwide (milestone reached Feb 2026); 75% export share; 20+ years in operation; 90% of production in Berlin; annual production exceeds 60,000 pyrometers and thermal cameras
Major Milestones
2003: Optris founded in Berlin by Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Kienitz; 2023: 20-year anniversary; 2025-03: Established China service subsidiary in Shanghai; 2025-05: Shanghai Optris Infrared legally registered; 2026-02: Celebrated 1 million pyrometers sold (official press release Feb 20, 2026); 2026-01: Joined SEMI as member (Member ID 2717189); 2026-05: New EtherCAT/IO-Link interfaces for CTi pyrometer series; 2026: CTi 3M/4M/LThot won 3rd place Product of the Year 2026
Notable Customers
IRIS GmbH (CEO Kirsten Köhn, cited as customer on Optris China website)