e-con Systems

About e-con Systems

Established in 2003, e-con Systems operates as a designer and manufacturer of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) camera solutions. The company was founded by Ashok Babu Kunjukannan, Harishankkar Subramanyam, and Maharajan Veerabahu. Initially a product design services company, e-con Systems transitioned to focus on OEM camera products. The founders brought together their experience in engineering and business strategy to address the growing market of embedded vision. Ashok Babu started his career as a Diploma Engineer, Maharajan Veerabahu has over 20 years of experience in embedded software and product development, and Harishankkar Subramanyam has a background in software engineering and project management.

e-con Systems provides end-to-end camera solutions, serving as a business-to-business (B2B) provider for companies that need to integrate camera technology into their own products. The firm's business model is centered on designing, developing, and manufacturing both off-the-shelf and custom camera solutions. It generates revenue through the sale of its camera modules and by offering customization services to meet specific client requirements. The company caters to a diverse range of industries, including industrial, retail, medical, agriculture, smart city, and autonomous mobility sectors. Strategic partnerships are a key component of its operating model, collaborating with sensor makers like Sony and Omnivision, lens manufacturers, and host platform providers such as NVIDIA and Qualcomm.

The company's product portfolio is extensive, featuring MIPI camera modules, GMSL cameras, USB 3.1 Gen 1 cameras, GigE cameras, and stereo cameras. A notable achievement includes the launch of the world's first UVC-compliant USB 3.0 camera. These products are designed for a variety of applications, such as autonomous mobile robots, smart traffic monitoring, medical diagnostic devices, and quality inspection systems. For clients with specific needs, e-con Systems offers customization services that include form factor adjustments, firmware changes, and ISP tuning. The company has shipped over two million cameras and secured more than 300 design wins, embedding its cameras into customer products worldwide. In May 2023, the company secured $13 million in a Series B funding round led by GR 2022 Holdings to support its global expansion and investment in new facilities.