
Ametek acquires Virtek
Ametek has announced the acquisition of Virtek Vision International, a provider of laser-based projection and inspection systems

Ametek has announced the acquisition of Virtek Vision International, a provider of laser-based projection and inspection systems

The company has received IEC 62443-4-1 certification for its secure product development process, which represents another step towards fulfilling the European Cyber Resilience Act

The acquisition was approved by the boards of directors of the company, its parent company Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) and Siemens.

The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025

Through this partnership, Misumi will offer all 100,000 Norelem products in its webshop

Researchers at Paderborn University highlight their pioneering role in the development of light-based quantum technologies.

The research center will continue its international collaboration for an additional five years with Cornell University as a new partner.

Boris Schuster is now the new Head of Sales at Codesys

Ramji Singh wants to continue the company's current course

Manufacturer of solutions for light measurement extends its management team.

The global conference on innovation and manufacturing in Berlin addressed current trends such as artificial intelligence (AI), automation, digitalization and decarbonization

Phabulous brings together the value chain for micro-optics in Europe.

New laser produces the strongest ultrashort laser pulses to date for precision measurements or materials processing.

Far-reaching commitment to nondestructive testing – enhanced defect visualization at its best.

The main topic is the challenges and opportunities of computer vision for human-machine interaction

Stuttgart trade fair Quantum Effects 2024 closes with a significant increase in participants – great support from politics.

Dan Barlow takes over as general manager from Chris Varney.

A project for a new type of light source for extremely fast laser pulses starts.

We are looking for groundbreaking research and development results from sensor and measurement technology with recognizable market relevance. The deadline for submissions is January 23, 2025.

Groundbreaking innovations in image processing technologies recognized, overall winner Viziotix impresses with barcode software

The existing designs are being optimized to make the building even better and more efficient

Vocational school students, students and career starters can network, expand their knowledge and gain insights into smart automation. All activities are free of charge.

New approach to measure extremely low magnetic fields in the femtotesla to picotesla range.

Three winners in each category were chosen from a total of 20 nominations with just as many exciting innovations. The prizes were awarded at Vision show in Stuttgart.

The Executive Board of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) has elected Takayuki Ito as President. At the same time, Jane Heffner was appointed as the new Vice President of the IFR.

Several companies have joined the Automotive Chiplet Program

$1 million DOE-grant to study additive manufacturing to create shields and components for extreme conditions.

About 3,500 attendees came to find out about new embedded technologies from more than 180 exhibitors

Review: EOSAM, 9 – 13 September 2024, Naples, Italy

Optica’s membership selected the president of Plymouth Grating Lab and the Columbia University associate professor during the 2024 election.

The large image processing trade fair recorded a visitor growth of 23 percent

Fusion energy depends on advanced light technologies, according to a new study.

Paris-based NIT expands Lynred’s product portfolio to include coveted large format shortwave sensors with small pixel pitch.

In situ monitoring approach for quantum dots with a desired emission wavelength.

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