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About Lynx System Developers

The efficiency of your system and its integration into the broader results management system cannot be over-stated. Once running, it almost seemed too easy from the perspective of the observer. There were no discrepancies, delays or errors.

Scott L. – World Canoe Championships

Lynx System Developers is the maker of FinishLynx photo-finish technology and produces fully automatic timing systems, line-scan cameras, and athlete tracking technology for sports markets across the world. The sports technology company is privately-owned and located in Haverhill, MA. It was founded in 1992 by President and CTO Doug DeAngelis after he developed the prototype for FinishLynx technology as a graduate student at MIT. As a long-time runner, DeAngelis saw an opportunity to use digital line-scan technology to produce more accurate and precise photo-finish results for sports. Lynx System Developers celebrated its 25th anniversary in March 2017. To read the full story of how Lynx got its start and has progressed throughout the years, read the anniversary blog post. 

Today, FinishLynx is arguably the most popular and powerful photo-finish results technology in the world. It is used at major sporting events across the globe, including the Olympic Trials, Kentucky Derby, NASCAR, and the Tour de France. See below for a closer look at the markets served by Lynx.

Fully Automatic Timing for Sports

Major markets for Lynx photo-finish technology include: