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inspect is the leading European trade journal for machine vision and optical measuring technology in industrial applications. It is read by engineers and experts in all sectors of industry who make decisions for the use and purchase of components, products and technologies.

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News • Automation

New member of the board of VDMA Robotics + Automation

Dr. Michael Jürgens, CEO of Kuka Robotics, has been appointed to the board of the VDMA trade association.

Growth in machine vision thanks to AI software

The global machine vision market recorded revenues of $5.6 billion in 2024, representing a decline of 3.9% compared to 2023.

Contributions • Machine Vision

A New Approach to Fan Inspection

Reliable Quality Control during the Production of Fans for Diesel Engines

Qioptiq Photonics becomes Excelitas Germany

The renaming is part of the global consolidation of the Excelitas Group.

News • Machine Vision

The winners of the inspect award 2025

This time, with two additional categories, “SMEs” and “Artificial Intelligence,” the selection was even larger than usual. But now they have been chosen: the machine vision products of the year 2025.