Odos Imaging Limited (Scotland), a specialist developer and manufacturer of 3D time-of-flight cameras for industrial applications, was wholly acquired by Rockwell Automation The acquisition enables Rockwell Automation to strengthen its sensing portfolio and positions it to continue to be the leader in machine safety. Odos Imaging Limited will report into the Architecture & Software (A&S) organization, specifically the Safety, Sensing & Connectivity Business led by Lee Lane, vice president and general manager.

Odos Imaging will continue to market its current portfolio of industrial 3D cameras and support existing customers in their application development from the company’s offices in Edinburgh, Scotland, as well as maintaining participation within the automation community through attendance at trade shows, conferences, and as a member of industry wide organisations.

Ritchie Logan, Strategic Business Development Manager, commented, “We are delighted with the recent acquisition, and the commitment to our products and technology shown by Rockwell Automation. This acquisition allows us to continue supporting all customers with our existing industrial 3D cameras, whilst providing the ability to accelerate our strategy of providing best-in-class 3D imaging solutions for a wide range of industrial applications. 3D imaging is a key enabling technology for advanced automation and underpins the value return to customers.”