Distran

Distran is a Swiss startup that specializes in developing and selling ultrasound cameras for remote gas leak detection. The company's innovative technology involves ultrasound sensors that perceive incoming sounds with a slight shift of a fraction of milliseconds, allowing the algorithms inside the camera to compute back the position of the sound source and display it in real-time. This technology, akin to antenna arrays used by astronomers or the military, is designed to be hand-held and enables industrial professionals to quickly identify faults such as gas leaks in complex installations comprising hundreds of kilometers of pipes and thousands of potentially leaky elements. Beyond cost savings, Distran's ultrasound cameras contribute to increased industrial safety and decreased greenhouse gas emissions. Founded in 2013, the company operates in the manufacturing industry and is headquartered in Switzerland. In its latest funding round, Distran secured an impressive Fr.8.30M Series B investment from Swisscanto Invest, SmartEnergy Innovation Fund, and Zürcher Kantonal Bank on 20 June 2023.