Xiris
Develops high dynamic range (HDR) optical systems and machine vision inspection products for real-time quality control in welding and additive manufacturing.
- CEO / Founder
- Cameron Serles
- Team Size
- 26-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $0
- Latest Round
- Undisclosed
- Key Investors
- None
Technology & Products
Key Products
XVC weld cameras; XVC-1000; XVC-O; WI-2000 weld inspection systems; Submerged arc welding inspection systems
Technological Advantage
Verified use in additive manufacturing research (South Dakota School of Mines & Technology); demonstrated 40% business growth in 2017 following product expansion.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables real-time monitoring of extreme-brightness welding processes to detect defects like slag build-up and improper bead size, reducing downtime and improving ROI for tube and pipe producers.
How They Differentiate
Unlike standard industrial cameras, Xiris systems use specialized HDR optics to handle the intense light of welding processes without saturation, providing actionable data for automated defect detection.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturers in metal fabrication, tube/pipe mills, power plants, and MRO contractors across automotive and aerospace sectors.
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Semiconductor; Steel; Electronics; Pharmaceuticals; Plastics; Aerospace; Additive Manufacturing
Competitors
Inspecvision, AVT, SVS-Vistek, Zebra Technologies, KEYENCE CORPORATION
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue grew 40% YoY in 2017; expanded operations with a European sales office in 2015 and a new welding lab in 2020.
Major Milestones
1989: Company founded; 2015: Opened European sales office; 2017: Achieved 40% annual growth; 2019: Celebrated 30th anniversary; 2020: Opened new welding research lab
Notable Customers
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology; Maverick Testing; TIP TIG USA; TPS WeldTech