
Sapotech, founded in Oulu, Finland in 2012, specializes in intelligent machine vision and AI solutions for metal production monitoring and assessment. Their technology integrates advanced image processing, illumination, and deep learning algorithms to inspect metallurgical processes with high precision across all temperature ranges. Central to their offerings is the Reveal PLATFORM, an integrated system of hardware, software, and AI that enables real-time visualization, data acquisition, analysis, and storage to optimize industrial processes. Sapotech serves industries including steel, aluminium, ferrochromium, nickel, and copper, enhancing quality control, operational efficiency, and workplace safety. They operate on a customizable, user-friendly, and maintainable solution model with a quick ROI, offering products as continuous services with full system use and maintenance. Strategic partnerships with Intocast AG and Evertz Europe extend their expertise in refractory products, plant engineering, and grinding processes, pushing innovation in metal production monitoring and optimization.

Sapotech, founded in Oulu, Finland in 2012, specializes in intelligent machine vision and AI solutions for metal production monitoring and assessment. Their technology integrates advanced image processing, illumination, and deep learning algorithms to inspect metallurgical processes with high precision across all temperature ranges. Central to their offerings is the Reveal PLATFORM, an integrated system of hardware, software, and AI that enables real-time visualization, data acquisition, analysis, and storage to optimize industrial processes. Sapotech serves industries including steel, aluminium, ferrochromium, nickel, and copper, enhancing quality control, operational efficiency, and workplace safety. They operate on a customizable, user-friendly, and maintainable solution model with a quick ROI, offering products as continuous services with full system use and maintenance. Strategic partnerships with Intocast AG and Evertz Europe extend their expertise in refractory products, plant engineering, and grinding processes, pushing innovation in metal production monitoring and optimization.
Founded: 2012 in Oulu, Finland
Core product: Reveal PLATFORM (machine vision + AI for metals)
Industry focus: Metals: steel, aluminium, ferrochromium, nickel, copper
Notable investors/partners: Butterfly Ventures (seed), The Evertz Group (strategic stake)
Employee count (reported): 21
Automating inspection and process monitoring in metal production across high-temperature environments.
2012
DeepTech
Seed round dated July 2014; amount not publicly disclosed in provided evidence.
“The Evertz Group has taken a strategic stake in Sapotech (announced May 24, 2021).”