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Products & Solutions
SOP — Scanway Optical Payload
A telescope series designed for Earth observation and other remote sensing applications, compatible with micro- and nanosatellites. Supports multiple spectral bands including visible, near-infrared and shortwave infrared imaging with configurable ground sample distance. Custom optical and mechanical design is offered for each mission.
SCS — Scanway Camera System
A compact supporting camera series built primarily to aid satellite decision-making and in-orbit situational awareness. Uses commercial off-the-shelf optics and cameras with modular integration for various onboard computers. Designed to be ITAR-free and includes basic to advanced onboard image processing.
Industrial Vision Systems (CUMULUS, STRATUS, NIMBUS, CIRRUS)
Four modular machine vision product lines for automated quality control in manufacturing. CUMULUS handles static inspection of individual objects on high-speed conveyors, STRATUS inspects continuous raw materials across their full width, NIMBUS is a mobile system for robotic integration in non-production environments, and CIRRUS monitors objects moving chaotically over large areas. All are powered by the proprietary HYDRA platform, which supports 2D and 3D processing with traditional machine vision algorithms and deep learning models.
Videos
STAR VIBE test image review
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About
Scanway S.A. is a Polish optical technology company based in Wrocław, founded in 2015 and registered in January 2016. It designs and builds advanced imaging systems for two distinct markets: satellite-based Earth observation and industrial quality control. The company grew from a university spinout — its first client was Wrocław University of Technology, for the DREAM rocket experiment under the ESA/SNSB REXUS/BEXUS programme.
Offices
Wrocław, PolandBacked by
PGE Ventures Capital
Customers & Partners
European Space Agency (ESA)Intuitive MachinesNara Space TechnologyMarble ImagingCreotech InstrumentsSpace Research Center of the Polish Academy of Sciences (CBK PAN)German Orbital SystemsFlytronic S.A.DLR (German Aerospace Center)
Timeline
2026-03
Transferred listing to the Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW) main market, with market capitalisation exceeding 500 million PLN.
2024-10
Raised 3.5 million PLN through an accelerated bookbuilding process on NewConnect to fund telescope manufacturing expansion and R&D.
2023-10
Debuted on NewConnect, the Warsaw Stock Exchange alternative market, raising 9 million PLN at 45 PLN per share.
2023-01
STAR VIBE mission launched on SpaceX Transporter-6, becoming Scanway's first in-orbit demonstration of its Earth observation and satellite self-inspection technology.
2016-01
Scanway S.A. registered in Poland's National Court Register.
2015
Company agreement signed, with first client engagement at Wrocław University of Technology for the DREAM rocket experiment under the ESA/SNSB REXUS/BEXUS programme.
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No positions available
Scanway doesn't have any open positions at the moment.
Products & Solutions
SOP — Scanway Optical Payload
A telescope series designed for Earth observation and other remote sensing applications, compatible with micro- and nanosatellites. Supports multiple spectral bands including visible, near-infrared and shortwave infrared imaging with configurable ground sample distance. Custom optical and mechanical design is offered for each mission.
SCS — Scanway Camera System
A compact supporting camera series built primarily to aid satellite decision-making and in-orbit situational awareness. Uses commercial off-the-shelf optics and cameras with modular integration for various onboard computers. Designed to be ITAR-free and includes basic to advanced onboard image processing.
Industrial Vision Systems (CUMULUS, STRATUS, NIMBUS, CIRRUS)
Four modular machine vision product lines for automated quality control in manufacturing. CUMULUS handles static inspection of individual objects on high-speed conveyors, STRATUS inspects continuous raw materials across their full width, NIMBUS is a mobile system for robotic integration in non-production environments, and CIRRUS monitors objects moving chaotically over large areas. All are powered by the proprietary HYDRA platform, which supports 2D and 3D processing with traditional machine vision algorithms and deep learning models.
Videos
STAR VIBE test image review
Misja EagleEye | Obiektyw na Orbitę
Open Positions (0)
No positions available
Scanway doesn't have any open positions at the moment.
About
Scanway S.A. is a Polish optical technology company based in Wrocław, founded in 2015 and registered in January 2016. It designs and builds advanced imaging systems for two distinct markets: satellite-based Earth observation and industrial quality control. The company grew from a university spinout — its first client was Wrocław University of Technology, for the DREAM rocket experiment under the ESA/SNSB REXUS/BEXUS programme.
Offices
Wrocław, PolandBacked by
PGE Ventures Capital
Customers & Partners
European Space Agency (ESA)Intuitive MachinesNara Space TechnologyMarble ImagingCreotech InstrumentsSpace Research Center of the Polish Academy of Sciences (CBK PAN)German Orbital SystemsFlytronic S.A.DLR (German Aerospace Center)
Timeline
2026-03
Transferred listing to the Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW) main market, with market capitalisation exceeding 500 million PLN.
2024-10
Raised 3.5 million PLN through an accelerated bookbuilding process on NewConnect to fund telescope manufacturing expansion and R&D.
2023-10
Debuted on NewConnect, the Warsaw Stock Exchange alternative market, raising 9 million PLN at 45 PLN per share.
2023-01
STAR VIBE mission launched on SpaceX Transporter-6, becoming Scanway's first in-orbit demonstration of its Earth observation and satellite self-inspection technology.
2016-01
Scanway S.A. registered in Poland's National Court Register.
2015
Company agreement signed, with first client engagement at Wrocław University of Technology for the DREAM rocket experiment under the ESA/SNSB REXUS/BEXUS programme.
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