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Balluff integrates Matrix Vision and iss software businesses

Sep 14, 2017 · Acquisition · Balluff · Sensors

Balluff integrated machine-vision pioneer Matrix Vision and software specialist iss to expand its camera, image-processing and industrial digitalisation capabilities.

  • Balluff acquired full ownership of iss and a 75% stake in Matrix Vision.
  • The two businesses added 160 employees across software and industrial machine vision.
  • The combination extended Balluff from sensors and networks into integrated automation and vision solutions.

Balluff is a family-owned automation supplier founded in 1921 and headquartered near Stuttgart. The group develops industrial sensors, RFID and identification systems, machine-vision cameras, network infrastructure and condition-monitoring software. With seven production sites and operations in major manufacturing regions, Balluff supplies the sensing and connectivity layer used by robot cells, conveyors and automated machines.

Company
Balluff
Segment
Sensors
Event type
Acquisition
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