Virtek
Virtek provides laser-based projection and AI-powered inspection systems for complex manufacturing in aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Dietmar Wennemer
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Acquired
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- American Industrial Partners (AIP); AMETEK Inc. (NYSE: AME)
Technology & Products
Key Products
IRIS Ai Inspection (Panel Inspection, Process Monitoring, Composite Inspection); IRIS 3D Laser Projection (Composites, Industrial, SPS, Truss); LTG Laser Projector; LaserQC Vision Quality System; IRIS Ai Camera System
Technological Advantage
Pioneer in industrial laser projection since 1986; AI-powered inspection combining laser projection with computer vision; patented IRIS technology; largest global support team in the industry.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Laser projection and AI-powered machine vision solutions that guide operators through complex assembly and inspection, reducing errors, saving time, and improving quality with up to 60% cost savings.
How They Differentiate
Market leader in industrial laser projection with the largest support team in the industry; uniquely combines laser projection with AI-powered camera inspection; integrated with Creaform/AMETEK for broader 3D scanning and metrology ecosystem.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace & composites manufacturers, industrial fabricators, pre-fab construction companies, sheet metal & gasket manufacturers, wind energy producers, defense contractors
Industry Verticals
Aerospace & Composites; Industrial Fabrication; Pre-Fab Construction; Sheet Metal & Gaskets; Wind Energy; Defense
Competitors
Averna; Laserax; OSAI Automation System
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Annual sales of approximately $40M (as of 2024 acquisition)
Major Milestones
Founded 1986; Acquired by American Industrial Partners (2016); Dietmar Wennemer appointed CEO (June 2021); Acquired by AMETEK Inc. (October 2024); Annual sales ~$40M at time of acquisition
Notable Customers
ATK Aerospace Structures (case study); Firefly (case study)