Hakuto to Distribute Spectricity's Multispectral Technology Across Japan, Offering Local Technical Expertise
Mechelen, Belgium, March 6, 2025 — Spectricity announced a strategic distribution agreement with Hakuto Co., Ltd., a prominent technology trading company based in Tokyo, Japan. This partnership will significantly expand the availability of Spectricity's multispectral sensors in the Japanese market, coupled with Hakuto's renowned local technical assistance.
Under the agreement, Hakuto will become the authorized distributor for Spectricity’s multispectral sensor products in Japan. A key differentiator of this partnership is Hakuto’s focus on providing local technical assistance. Their specialized technical team will ensure customers receive optimal solutions tailored to their specific needs, facilitating seamless integration of Spectricity’s multispectral sensors into diverse applications.
Spectricity’s miniaturized S1 sensor features 15-channel high spectral resolution across a large spectral range from 400nm to 700nm. Hakuto’s expertise in integrating advanced solutions with customer applications will empower Spectricity’s products in various sectors, e.g., consumer electronics, industrial inspection, healthcare, agriculture, etc.
"We are delighted to partner with Hakuto. With its long history of providing advanced technologies to Japanese industries, it is ideally positioned to support Spectricity’s expansion. Hakuto’s comprehensive sales and support infrastructure will ensure that customers in Japan have access to the latest multispectral solutions and technical assistance,” said Glenn Vandevoorde, CEO of Spectricity.
Tamaki Miyashita, President & CEO at Hakuto Co., Ltd., stated, "We are excited to add Spectricity’s multispectral products to our portfolio. Their technology, combined with our local technical assistance, will enable us to provide tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of our customers."
This distribution agreement marks a significant milestone for Spectricity as it continues to expand its global footprint and deliver advanced spectral sensing solutions to customers worldwide.
About Spectricity
Founded in 2018 as a spin-off from Imec and headquartered in Belgium, Spectricity is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development and manufacturing of spectral sensing solutions. Spectricity is a leading supplier in multi-spectral imaging sensors and camera modules with a focus on small form factor and mobile device integration.
About Hakuto Co., Ltd.
Hakuto, based in Tokyo, Japan, was established in 1953 as an engineering trading company. With a rich history and extensive experience, Hakuto provides a wide range of advanced technologies and solutions to customers in various industries. Hakuto is committed to delivering exceptional value, building long-term partnerships, and providing strong technical support.
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Spectricity Expands Global Reach with New Shanghai Office
Mechelen, Belgium, February 20, 2025 — Spectricity announced the opening of its new office in Shanghai, China. Located in the prestigious Changtai Plaza in Pudong, this expansion underscores Spectricity's commitment to the Chinese and broader Asian markets.
This strategic move brings Spectricity closer to its customers and supply chain partners within the region, enabling enhanced collaboration and responsiveness. The Shanghai office will primarily focus on streamlining engineering support and product delivery processes for the Chinese and Asian markets, ensuring a seamless experience for Spectricity’s valued clients. By establishing a local presence, Spectricity aims to better understand and address the specific demands of these markets with greater speed and efficiency.
The Shanghai office plays a crucial role in serving the growing demand for Spectricity’s innovative multispectral imaging technology across various industries. This expansion reinforces Spectricity’s ambition to deliver cutting-edge solutions and solidify its position as a leading provider in the region.
Spectricity is also excited to announce new job opportunities in China. We are currently seeking talented individuals to fill the Optical Engineer and Software Engineer positions in the Shanghai office. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our careers page at https://spectricity.com/careers/ for more information and to apply.
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Spectricity Unveils S1-A Accessory Device for Plug-n-Play Spectral Imaging on Mobile Platforms
Mechelen, Belgium, January 6, 2025 —Spectricity, a leading provider of multispectral imaging solutions for mobile devices, today announced the launch of its S1-A Accessory Device at CES 2025.
The S1-A Accessory Device, equipped with a 15-channel multispectral imaging sensor, brings the power of spectral imaging to mobile platforms. This enables the development of innovative applications across diverse sectors, including Color Matching & Correction, Personalized Skincare, Food & Agriculture, and Material Identification.
Key Features of S1-A Accessory Device:
- High-Performance Sensor: Incorporates Spectricity's S1 VIS multispectral image sensor built with on-chip pixelated spectral filters, capturing 15-channel snapshot spectral images at a high framerate without scanning
- Efficient Processing: Optimized spectral image processing pipeline ensures low latency and extended battery life.
- Plug-and-Play Simplicity: Seamlessly integrates with mobile devices for easy point-and-shoot spectral imaging. Connects to any Android-based host via a simple USB interface (iOS integration coming soon).
- Compact and Portable: Designed for convenient on-the-go use.
- User-Friendly App: Intuitive interface and efficient data collection support essential features including preview mode, basic camera controls, and one-click frame capture.
- Simultaneous RGB & MSI Imaging: Integrates capturing of both high-resolution RGB via host and high-spectral MSI images from S1-A for comprehensive data analysis.
"The S1-A Accessory Device empowers developers to create a new generation of mobile applications leveraging spectral imaging," said Henrik Andersen, CMO Spectricity. "We are excited to showcase this innovative solution at CES 2025 and unlock the full potential of multispectral imaging on mobile platforms."
Live Demonstration at CES 2025
At CES 2025 exhibitor suite, Spectricity will showcase its latest skin analysis demonstration with S1-A Accessory Device attached to a standard commercial tablet. Users will receive AI-analyzed skin care recommendations based on skin tone and biomarker detection by taking photos with the embedded multispectral imager in S1-A.
Contact [email protected] for more information about S1-A and schedule a meeting at CES 2025.
- Date: 7-10 January, 2025
- Venue: Westgate Hotel, Suite #12-121
About Spectricity
Founded in 2018 as a spin-off from Imec and headquartered in Belgium, Spectricity is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development and manufacturing of spectral sensing solutions. Spectricity is a leading supplier in multi-spectral imaging sensors and camera modules with a focus on small form factor and mobile device integration.
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Spectricity Demonstrates AI-Powered Skin Analysis with Multispectral Technology on Mobile Devices
Mechelen, Belgium, January 3, 2025 — Spectricity announces the launch of a new skin analysis experience set to enable the next generation of smart skin care. Leveraging multispectral imager (MSI) on mobile devices combined with lululab's AI algorithms, this innovative solution enables users to receive personalized skin care recommendations conveniently at any location.
Bringing Smarter and More Convenient Experience to Users
The skin analysis demonstration, powered by multispectral imaging and AI, delivers exceptional results. In just seconds after snapping a photo, users receive skin analysis results such as skin tone and skin type as well as full biomarker maps, including melanin, blood volume, and skin oxygenation.
Utilizing the 15 high-accuracy color channels in the multispectral image sensor, the skin analysis detects your skin tone and provides a Pantone reference together with Individual Typology Angle-based skin type classification. This makes it easy for users to find their perfect cosmetics (e.g., foundation shades) match at home without the hassle of in-store testing.
The skin analysis also helps to diagnose skin issues like dark circles under the eyes. Dark circles can originate from aging, genetics, allergies, or lack of sleep, and the analysis generates a comprehensive biomarker map that enables users to pinpoint the root cause of dark circles more precisely, leading to effective and targeted treatment recommendations.
Delivering Accurate Analysis Results through Multispectral Imaging
In the skin analysis demonstration, Spectricity's S1-A Accessory Device, equipped with a multispectral sensor and camera module, is attached to a standard commercial tablet. This device captures light across 15 color channels within the visible spectrum, surpassing the typical 3 channels of RGB cameras. Multispectral imaging is set to transform skin analysis by enhancing white balancing, uncovering underlying causes of skin issues, and introducing new metrics such as skin tone and skin type identification.
Live Demonstration at CES 2025 and Photonics West 2025
Spectricity will showcase its skin analysis live at CES 2025 exhibitor suite and the booth at Photonics West 2025. Contact [email protected] to schedule a meeting, and experience how multispectral imaging will revolutionize the skin analysis experience.
Spectricity @CES 2025
- Date: 7-10 January, 2025
- Venue: Westgate Hotel, Suite #12-121
Spectricity @Photonics West 2025
- Date: 28-30 January, 2025
- Venue Booth #5515, Moscone Center, San Francisco
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Brecht Francois has been appointed Belgium General Manager at Spectricity
Mechelen, Belgium, December 5, 2024 — Spectricity, a leading innovator in multispectral sensing technology, has named Brecht Francois as General Manager for Belgium. Brecht will be responsible for overseeing the company's operations in Belgium and driving growth in the region.
Brecht is a dynamic leader and strategic thinker with a strong engineering background in various companies and roles. He received his Master's and PhD degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from KU Leuven University. His rich industrial experience includes managing an R&D team at Nokia Networks in CA, US, and driving the development of 5G wireless infrastructure products as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at iCana.
With Brecht’s experience in the semiconductor ecosystem, his main focus at Spectricity will be to oversee the strategy & project management, resource allocation, and focus on delivering high-quality products in a timely manner. Besides being responsible for the regional operations, such as legal, administration, finance, and sourcing. Brecht will also play a key role in identifying and capitalizing on market opportunities to solidify Spectricity’s position.
“I am excited to join Spectricity in this pivotal moment where multispectral imaging sensors are being deployed in smartphones. Spectricity’s technology presents unique advantages to the customer and I am looking forward to working with our stellar technical team to bring this value to the end product.” – Brecht Francois, General Manager Belgium, Spectricity
“Brecht's appointment as General Manager Belgium comes at a pivotal time for Spectricity. Brecht will be instrumental in optimizing resource allocation, streamlining operations, and ensuring the delivery of critical products and services. Brecht brings not only the experience of building and running support operations but also valuable expertise in productization: from establishing the specs with customers to pushing a design into production.” – Glenn Vandevoorde, CEO, Spectricity
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Spectricity Announces Distribution Agreement with Uniquest for Multispectral Sensing in South Korea
Mechelen, Belgium, Nov 20, 2024 — Spectricity has signed a strategic distribution agreement with Uniquest, a KOSPI-listed company and leading electronic components distributor in South Korea. Under the agreement, Uniquest will distribute Spectricity’s multispectral imaging sensor S1 and camera module S1-M in South Korea, fulfilling Spectricity’s business strategy of expanding its market offerings to Asia.
Spectricity’s S1-M is a compact multispectral camera module embedded with the S1 image sensor.It features multispectral high-resolution imaging capabilities with 16 color channels spanning the entire visible range, enabling mobile devices with new applications in color accuracy, skin care, food & agriculture, medical, and many more. Uniquest's comprehensive services, such as turnkey design and system integration support, will help customers to effortlessly integrate Spectricity's spectral imager into their preferred solution.
“Uniquest is a proven top-tier distributor in South Korea and provides a high level of customer integration support. We are pleased to partner with them,” said Glenn Vandevoorde, CEO of Spectricity. “This collaboration is a crucial step for Spectricity to explore and capitalize on new technology and business opportunities in South Korea.”
Andrew Kim, CEO of Uniquest, comments, "We are thrilled to join forces with Spectricity and expand our product portfolio with its multispectral solutions enabling many new potential applications. Uniquest is enthusiastic about supporting Spectricity and enabling our customers to benefit from this innovative technology.”
About Spectricity
Founded in 2018 as a spin-off from Imec and headquartered in Belgium, Spectricity is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development and manufacturing of spectral sensing solutions. Spectricity is a leading supplier in multi-spectral imaging sensors and camera modules with a focus on small form factor and mobile device integration. Driven by a deep patent portfolio and a commitment to innovation, Spectricity’s mission is to enable massive adoption of spectral imaging through effortless integration of our miniaturized sensing solutions.
About Uniquest
Uniquest Corporation engages in manufacturing, selling, importing, and exporting of semiconductors, electrical, and electronic components in South Korea, the United States, and Hongkong. The company offers bluetooth low energy products; graphic solutions; hardware, software, and other services. It also provides design, logistics, and technical support services. The company was formerly known as Uniquest Korea, Co. Ltd. and changed its name to Uniquest Corporation in 2003. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea.
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Spectricity and MEDs Technologies Enter Distribution Agreement for Multispectral Sensing in East and Southeast Asia
Mechelen, Belgium, Sep 25, 2024 — Spectricity has announced a distribution agreement with MEDs Technologies, Singapore. The agreement covers the sale of Spectricitiy’s multispectral camera module in ASEAN countries, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea where MEDs Technologies have a strong local presence. The strategic collaboration will focus on the integration of Spectricity’s multispectral camera module in the field of surveillance, manufacturing process automation, industrial inspection, and robotic applications.
Spectricity’s S1-M is a miniaturised 16-channel multispectral camera module that embeds Spectricity’s S1 image sensor in a compact camera module. S1-M operates in the visible and near-IR range, and is designed for compact mobile devices, IoT, robotics, and smartphone integration. By forming the strategic collaboration, MEDs Technologies can integrate S1-M with its value-added system level camera module product lines, for a broad range of applications in surveillance and factory automation.
“MEDs Technologies is a prominent player in the electronics industry in ASEAN and East Asia. This partnership underscores our shared focus on facilitating the multispectral sensing technology in industrial applications and strategic target markets.” said Glenn Vandevoorde, CEO of Spectricity.
"We are excited about the collaboration with Spectricity to bring the spectral sensing innovation to camera module providers in ASEAN and East Asia" said Chan Kien Teck, Co-Founder and Chairman/CEO of MEDs Technologies. “We are happy to support Spectricity’s growth trend, while at the same time increasing our product portfolio offering to serve our customer’s needs.”
About Spectricity
Founded in 2018 as a spin-off from Imec and headquartered in Belgium, Spectricity is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development and manufacturing of spectral sensing solutions. Spectricity is a leading supplier in multi-spectral imaging sensors and camera modules with a focus on small form factor and mobile device integration. Driven by a deep patent portfolio and a commitment to innovation, Spectricity’s mission is to enable massive adoption of spectral imaging through effortless integration of our miniaturized sensing solutions.
About MEDs Technologies
MEDs Technologies is a member of the Synesys Technologies Holdings group of companies. It serves companies in the electronics industry by addressing most challenging RF and Microwave connectivity requirements, as well as provide highly value-added PCB design services and knowledge. Established in 1996, MEDs Technologies serve Asia and the world from Singapore and through its network of sales offices across the region. Value-adding services backed by superior design and manufacturing capabilities, focused on achieving superior miniaturization and thermal management is what marked the differentiation.
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Spectricity Signs MOU with Lululab on the Development of Skin Analysis Applications Based on Multispectral Imaging
Mechelen, Belgium, August 28, 2024 — Spectricity and Lululab have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining their collaboration to demonstrate skin analysis applications based on multispectral imaging technology for mobile devices. The collaboration will generate new applications in skin analysis and bring them to a mobile platform for market introduction.
Spectricity’s multispectral imaging cameras capture light from visible to near infrared through 16 color channels instead of only 3 for RGB cameras. The additional spectral signatures embedded in these spectral images provide enriched insights for skin analysis.
The combination of Spectricity’s unique multispectral imaging technology and Lululab’s AI-based skin analysis platform will reveal previously hidden skin condition data and enable the next generation of smart skin care and personalized recommendations for the consumer. Integration with a mobile platform will allow the user to experience professional level skin care advice in the comfort of their homes.
“We are very excited to explore skin care applications of our multispectral technology with Lululab,” said Glenn Vandevoorde, CEO of Spectricity. “Lululab’s unique AI technology is well-suited to take advantage of the detailed spectral information from our sensors and revolutionize the field of personalized skin care.”
Yongjoon Choe, CEO of Lululab added, “The small size of Spectricity’s sensor allows us to integrate the solution in mobile consumer devices and observe detailed skin information that was previously hidden from normal cameras. With this technology we expect to provide enhanced recommendations and advice with higher detail and accuracy.”
About Spectricity
Founded in 2018 as a spin-off from Imec and headquartered in Belgium, Spectricity is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development and manufacturing of spectral sensing solutions. Spectricity is a leading supplier in multi-spectral imaging sensors and camera modules with a focus on small form factor and mobile device integration.
About Lululab
Lululab was established as Samsung Electronics’ venture C-lab and spin-off in 2017 in Korea. As an AI-based company, Lululab provides accurate image analysis of user’s skin condition and tailored product & clinical program recommendation accordingly.
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Henrik Andersen joins Spectricity as Chief Marketing Officer
Mechelen, Belgium, August 15, 2024 — Spectricity, the fabless semiconductor company specializing in multispectral sensing solutions, has recently appointed Henrik Andersen as Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Henrik will lead the go-to-market strategy and manage key partnerships to enhance product visibility and drive business growth.
Henrik holds a Master’s degree in Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark and a PhD in Physics from the National University of Singapore. Henrik has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles primarily in start-ups, excelling in accelerating emerging businesses from the marketing angle.
In Henrik’s new role at Spectricity, he will oversee the Program Management, Corporate Marketing, and Technical Marketing. Henrik is in charge of new product introductions and strategic marketing to increase market share. He will collaborate closely with Sales and Engineering teams to translate and champion the market requests.
“I am pleased to join Spectricity as Chief Marketing Officer. My attention will be focused on creating meaningful value-chain partnerships, bringing our products to market, and working with key customers to define the next generation products” - Henrik Andersen, CMO, Spectricity
“Spectricity’s solutions are the fruit of 15 years of R&D. The marketing team plays a crucial role in bringing our product to market by engaging with key customers and developing novel applications through partnerships. I am confident that Henrik’s expertise and leadership will bring our marketing to the next level.” – Glenn Vandevoorde, CEO, Spectricity
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Spectricity Appoints New Vice President of Worldwide Sales
Mechelen, Belgium, April 15, 2024 — Spectricity, a leading innovator in spectral sensing solutions for mobile and consumer devices, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Yao as Vice President of Worldwide Sales. This key addition to the leadership leverages David’s extensive experience to steer the company through emerging markets and novel applications in spectral imaging.
David brings to Spectricity over 25 years of experience in global sales leadership and business development within the technology sector, most notably in semiconductor and materials companies. His expertise spans across Asia Pacific and Greater China regions, having held significant roles at Azumo, Keyssa, Nanoco Technologies, Cambrios, and other leading technology
firms.
In his new role at Spectricity, David will oversee the company’s sales operations, with a particular focus on key markets including Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, and the United States. He will collaborate closely with the marketing, R&D, applications, and operations teams to execute company strategies, develop key customer relationships, and drive design-ins and design-wins to fuel the company's revenue growth.
“I am honored to join Spectricity as Vice President of Worldwide Sales. Spectricity is redefining the imaging and video capture industry by offering a level of spectral data sophistication beyond traditional RGB imaging systems. This enables image signal processors and central processing units to more accurately match captured colors with those displayed, improve post-image processing, white point balancing, and object recognition, among other advancements. The integration of AI with Spectricity’s spectral data opens up endless possibilities, extending our reach into various applications such as smartphones, security cameras, DSLR cameras, IP cameras, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and AR/VR technologies.”
- David Yao, VP of Worldwide Sales, Spectricity
“David’s appointment comes at a crucial time as we continue to innovate and lead in spectral imaging technology. His wealth of experience and deep understanding of the global technology landscape will be invaluable as we expand our reach and bring our groundbreaking spectral sensing solutions to more devices and industries around the world.”
- Glenn Vandevoorde, CEO, Spectricity
With the introduction of the S1 spectral imager, Spectricity is at the forefront of enhanced photographic authenticity, enabling a multitude of applications that benefit from true color capture. The company’s drive to innovate the future of spectral imaging set it apart as a leader in this transformative technology.
About Spectricity
Spectricity is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Belgium, specializing in the development and manufacturing of spectral sensing solutions for consumer and mobile devices. Founded in 2018 as a spin-off from imec, Spectricity has quickly established itself as a pioneer in the field, driven by a deep patent portfolio and a commitment to innovation. With the aim of bringing true colors to all mobile devices, Spectricity’s technology promises to unlock new possibilities for accurate color photography, personalized cosmetics, e-commerce applications, and beyond.
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