Aerotech opens LaserLab in Fürth
This new center offers customers from all over Europe the opportunity to test and optimize sophisticated laser processes under realistic conditions.
Machine Vision
Qioptiq Photonics becomes Excelitas Germany
The renaming is part of the global consolidation of the Excelitas Group.
Baumer acquires force sensor specialist
The company is strengthening its position in force and strain measurement by acquiring Swiss company X-Sensors AG, a specialist in high-precision sensors.
Change in management at Stemmer Imaging: Arne Dehn steps down
New interim CEO Paul Scholten takes over management
Anis Hanna becomes president on the 25th anniversary
Pleora Technologies has appointed Anis Hanna as president
Efficient quality control through VDI/VDE/VDMA 2632 guidelines
The series of guidelines is intended to become a common technical basis for providers and users of machine vision projects.
Position paper on humanoid robots
The new position paper from the International Federation of Robotics highlights the future of humanoid robots, which are considered the next major innovation in robotics.
Critical Manufacturing acquires Convanit
Critical Manufacturing, a provider of MES solutions, has acquired Convanit, a company specializing in AI-powered image analysis in high-tech manufacturing.
Opto Opens Branch Office in California
In July 2025, Opto opened a new branch office in the United States. Thomas Spieker is the Managing Director of Opto Microscopy Solutions.
Machine vision subsidiary Realsense splits from Intel
Realsense, a company specializing in AI-based machine vision, is being spun off from Intel Corporation. At the same time, it has completed another round of financing.
Eckelmann with new management in China
Stefan Becker has been appointed Managing Director of Eckelmann Automation Technology in Shanghai and now forms a dual leadership team together with Zhongwei Huang.
Optics and photonics industry gathering at Optatec 2026
The international trade fair for optical technologies will take place in Frankfurt am Main from May 5 to 7, 2026.
Productivity Boost for the Frontline
Machine Vision and AMRs as Part of AI-Driven Strategies in Manufacturing and Warehouse Operations
A New Approach to Fan Inspection
Reliable Quality Control during the Production of Fans for Diesel Engines
Simplified Integration
Intelligent Lens Systems for Remote and Mobile Applications
MWIR system camera for continuous industrial operation
Entry into infrared imaging
Sensor Fusion in Outdoor Applications
AI-Driven Collision Warning System for Mobile Machinery
Time of Flight Method Ensures Depth Perception
Shape Recognition, Object Positioning, and Distance Measurements in Logistics
Measurement uncertainty in manufacturing: Understanding the basics
Why precise measurement results alone are not enough
Targeted Grasping of the Right Object
2D Images Combined with Deep Learning Enable Robust Detection Rates
inspect America July 2025 is now available!
In this issue, we provide a comprehensive review of Automate, highlighting the most cutting-edge trends, products, and market insights.
Successful trade fair for photonics and innovation
Laser World of Photonics 2025 in Munich ended with record figures and an optimistic outlook for the industry.
User meeting highlights potential of visual production inspection
The first Twyn user meeting hosted by Visometry in Darmstadt at the end of June focused on exchanges between users and experts.
Spherea strengthens presence in North America through acquisition
Spherea has acquired the US subsidiary of the Konrad Group
CCS relocates Taiwan office
CCS has announced the relocation of its Taiwan office from Taipei to Zhubei City.
Zebra opens Industrial Automation Center of Excellence
Zebra Technologies and Clearview Imaging have opened the Industrial Automation Center of Excellence in Oxfordshire, UK.
Hexagon plans spin-off
Hexagon plans to spin off its Asset Lifecycle Intelligence and Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial divisions into a new company called Octave.
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.
Edmund Optics promotes biophotonics talent
The company was the exclusive industry partner of the 12th International Graduate Summer School on Biophotonics, which took place from June 7 to 14, 2025, on the Swedish island of Ven.
MVTec and Siemens intensify their cooperation
Siemens is now part of the MVTec Technology Partner Program
Who inspects inspection systems?
Automated quality control requires self-monitoring inspection systems
Hyperspectral Imaging for Surface and Layer Analysis
Optical Wafer Inspection
No More Input Errors Despite High Efficiency
Automated Precision Measurement System
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.
IFR International Federation of Robotics
JAI A/S
Micro-Epsilon Messtechnik GmbH & Co. KG
IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH
Midwest Optical Systems, Inc.
wenglor sensoric GmbH
Balluff MV GmbH
TKH Group NV
Resolve Optics Ltd.
Fisba Optik AG
Balluff GmbH
SAC Sirius Advanced Cybernetics GmbH
Hamamatsu Photonics Deutschland GmbH
Ziemann & Urban GmbH
Viscom AG
Cognex Corporation
Zebra Technologies Corp.
ON Semiconductor
Baumer Group
ipf electronic gmbh
Edmund Optics Europe
TOPTICA Photonics SE
Schneider Electric GmbH
SPECTARIS – German Industry Association for Optics, Photonics, Analytical and Medical Technologies
Messe München GmbH
Göpel electronic GmbH
Vitronic Dr.-Ing. Stein Bildverarbeitungssysteme GmbH
Aerotech GmbH
Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF
Pleora Technologies
Texas Instruments Dt. GmbH
Hikmicro c/o HIKVISION Deutschland GmbH
Teledyne DALSA GmbH
Eckelmann AG
Excelitas Technologies Corp.
Cognex Germany Inc.
Laser Components Germany GmbH
Edge AI and Vision Alliance
Ximea GmbH
Matrox Imaging
Bergische Universität Wuppertal
Visometry GmbH
Mitutoyo Europe GmbH
Teledyne Lumenera
Wiley-VCH GmbH
Schott AG
Carl Zeiss SMT GmbH
Senswork GmbH
Aries Embedded GmbH
Polygon Technologies