RAYTRIX GMBH

Their core work

Raytrix is a German SME that develops plenoptic (lightfield) camera systems — technology that captures 3D depth information in a single shot, unlike conventional cameras. Their cameras are applied to industrial quality inspection (e.g., MEMS component verification using plenoptic imaging combined with computed tomography) and security applications such as on-the-move document and identity verification. Across their H2020 portfolio, Raytrix consistently contributes their core lightfield imaging hardware and software as a specialist technology provider to multi-partner consortia.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Raytrix entered H2020 through a research training network on fundamental lightfield imaging (ETN-FPI, 2015), then moved into applied industrial inspection for manufacturing (CITCOM, 2017). By 2019, they had pivoted toward security applications with D4FLY, applying their lightfield technology to real-time document fraud and identity detection. The trajectory shows a clear shift from foundational research toward operational, security-critical deployment of their core technology.

Raytrix is moving from lab-stage imaging research toward real-world security and border-control applications, suggesting future projects will likely target operational deployment of lightfield sensors in high-stakes environments.

How they like to work

Raytrix always participates as a specialist technology partner, never as coordinator — consistent with an SME that brings a specific hardware/software capability to larger consortia rather than managing projects. With 44 unique partners across 15 countries in just 3 projects, they operate in large, diverse consortia (averaging ~15 partners per project). This signals they are comfortable integrating their technology into complex multi-partner setups and are easy to onboard as a niche contributor.

Despite only 3 projects, Raytrix has built a broad network of 44 partners across 15 countries, reflecting the large consortium sizes typical of security and manufacturing Innovation Actions. Their reach spans most of the EU.

What sets them apart

Raytrix occupies a rare niche as one of very few commercial suppliers of plenoptic camera technology in Europe. While many imaging companies work with conventional 2D sensors, Raytrix delivers single-shot 3D capture — a capability that is difficult to replicate and valuable in both industrial inspection and security. For consortium builders, they offer a ready-made, commercially available hardware platform rather than a research prototype, which de-risks integration tasks.

Highlights from their portfolio

• D4FLY
  Applied lightfield imaging to on-the-move border security and document fraud detection — a high-visibility security domain with clear operational deployment potential.
• CITCOM
  Combined plenoptic cameras with computed tomography for MEMS inspection, demonstrating cross-technology integration in advanced manufacturing quality control.