TKH acquires Euresys
The TKH Group has secured 100 percent of the company shares in Euresys and is taking over the provider of 2D and 3D image analysis software completely
Acquisitions and mergers
Nikon wants to buy Avonix Imaging
Nikon wants to take over Avonix Imaging, a corresponding procedure has been initiated
EVK is a member of the European Machine Vision Association
EVK has recently become a member of EMVA, the European Machine Vision Association.
ifm buys CMS automation technology
On February 28, 2023, ifm took over CMS Automation Technology GmbH in Linz, Austria.
Creaform moves within the Montreal region
Change of location leads to an increase in office space by 25 percent
Toptica takes over Azurlight Systems
Germany-based laser manufacturer Toptica Photonics has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the majority of the shares of French fiber laser technology company Azurlight Systems as per 22nd December 2022.
Thorlabs expands capacity with the acquisition of JML Optical
The vertically integrated photonics products manufacturer from New Jersey has entered into a definitive purchase agreement for custom designer and manufacturer of precision optics, JML Optical Industries, LLC (“JML”).
Photonis acquires Xenics
With over 65 people across the world and headquarters based in Leuven, Belgium, Xenics is a developer and manufacturer of short-wave infrared (SWIR) imagers.
Amplitude acquires instrumentation provider Fastlite
French manufacturer of ultrafast lasers Amplitude is taking over Fastlite, a French high-technology company specializing in ultrafast pulse shaping, characterization, and optical parametric amplifiers.
AIT acquires the Solution Division of SAC
With the acquisition of the solutions division of SAC Sirius Advanced Cybernetics, AIT Goehner strengthens its vision domain.
Cognex acquires lighting technology provider SAC
The machine vision company from Massachuetts has acquired SAC Sirius Advanced Cybernetics, a German provider of lighting technology (“SAC”).
MicroVision acquires Ibeo Automotive Systems
MicroVision announced the signing of an agreement to acquire certain assets from Germany-based Ibeo Automotive Systems for up to 15 million euros.
Blaize and J-Squared announce a strategic partnership
Organizations join forces to serve demanding markets with AI, Computer Vision, and Video Processing applications
Lasea acquires Laser Cheval
Continuing on its growth trajectory, Lasea consolidates its strong position in Switzerland and France and extends its offer in welding and marking applications.
SVS-Vistek merged with Mikrotron
SVS-Vistek takes over all shares in Mikrotron GmbH retrospectively as of January 1, 2022. The two camera manufacturers belong to the parent company TKH Vision, the marriage is intended to open up new market segments.
IFM acquires 30 percent stake in Swiss microchip manufacturer
IFM acquires a minority stake in the Hidensity Group, the sole owner of Biel-based HMT Microelectronic. Together they want to further expand the area of innovation.
Multiphoton Optics becomes a Heidelberg Instruments branch
This step, effective January 1, 2023, will enable even closer cooperation between the technical departments and strengthen the focus of the Würzburg site on future product developments based on two-photon polymerization.
Instrument Systems acquires Korean manufacturer of display measurement systems
Instrument Systems acquires the Korean manufacturer of display measurement systems Kimsoptec in full. The manufacturer of cameras and measuring systems is thus strengthening its core business areas of Display Testing and Optical Metrology.
Vision Engineering Acquires Lens Housing Manufacturer
With the acquisition of Milturn, Vision Engineering aims to expand the existing manufacturing base in the UK and US.
II-VI completes the acquisition of Coherent
The combined company will be named Coherent and will trade under the ticker symbol COHR on the Nasdaq stock market on a date soon to be announced.
Siemens takes over Senseye
With the acquisition of Senseye, Siemens is expanding its portfolio with solutions for predictive maintenance and asset intelligence.
Basler buys Distribution Business of Advanced Technologies
Basler has reached an agreement on the acquisition of the distribution business of its longtime Italian sales partner Advanced Technologies S. p. a.
Prima Additive is born
Prima Industrie completed the spin-off operation of the business unit dedicated to additive manufacturing.
Luna Innovations acquires Lios Sensing
NKT Photonics has divested its Lios Sensing business to the American company Luna Innovations for a total consideration of 20 million euros.
Belden acquires Netmodule
Belden has taken over Netmodule AG and its employees. According to a company spokesman, Netmodule will be integrated into Belden's Industrial Automation division and is intended to expand competencies in the field of wireless technology.
Nynomic expands technology portfolio through acquisition of MGG
The products and services of the Nynomic group are based on a wide range of intelligent sensors for measuring optical radiation and smart technologies for data acquisition, processing and evaluation.
Hübner Photonics acquires Valo Innovations
The German-Swedish manufacturer of high performance lasers for advanced imaging, detection and analysis, expands its technology portfolio to include short-pulse femtosecond fiber lasers, with the recent acquisition of Valo Innovations, Hannover, Germany.
Indie Semiconductor acquires Teraxion
Indie Semiconductor, an autotech solutions innovator, has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Teraxion, a market leader in the design and manufacture of innovative photonic components.
Raith acquires 4pico Litho
Company expands its nanofabrication portfolio with laser beam lithography from the Netherlands.
Heidelberg Instruments acquires Multiphoton Optics
With immediate effect, Multiphoton Optics GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Heidelberg Instruments Mikrotechnik GmbH. One of the two managing directors of Multiphoton Optics will go to the new parent company, while the other will continue to run the company on his own.
