Jan. 23, 2012

Sato acquires Argox Information

Sato announced its acquisition of Argox Information, a manufacturer of barcode printers, barcode scanners, and portable terminals, making Argox a member of the Sato Group of Companies. Founded in 1996, Argox has focused on China, Brazil, Turkey, and is today tracking to become a main provider of auto-ID solutions in countries such as India, Russia and South Africa. moreJan. 23, 2012

imec: research program on flexible OLED displays launched with Holst Centre

Holst Centre and imec launch a new research program on next-generation flexible OLED (organic light emitting diode) displays. It builds on their proven technology track record and solid base of existing research partners in related fields such as Organic and Oxide Transistors and Flexible OLED Lighting. moreJan. 23, 2012

John Stack receives 2012 AIA Achievement Award

John Stack, President of the Optical Systems Division, for Zygo Corporation, was presented with the 2012 AIA Achievement Award during a ceremony held today at AIA's 20th Annual Business Conference in Orlando, Florida, USA. Stack was nominated by AIA members and was selected from a talented pool of candidates by the AIA Board of Directors. He is being honored for his industry leadership and contributions to the vision and imaging industry for more than two decades. moreJan. 23, 2012

AIA: Vision for the Future unveiled

AIA unveiled its Vision for the Future-a new brand identity emphasizing AIA's commitment to advancing vision and imaging technology worldwide. The new brand identity premiered at the 20th Annual AIA Business Conference in Orlando on January 18, 2012. We've spent the last 18 months developing our vision of where AIA, our members, and the vision and imaging industry as a whole are headed in the future," said Jeff Burnstein, AIA's President. moreDec. 08, 2011

AIA Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Korean Machine Vision Industrial Association

The Automated Imaging Association (AIA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korean Machine Vision Industrial Association (KMVIA), a year-old trade association representing machine vision in Korea. "We are delighted to be collaborating with KMVIA in our mutual efforts to advance the understanding and use of imaging and vision technologies," said Jeff Burnstein, President of AIA. moreDec. 08, 2011

Datalogic: PPT Vision Acquired

Datalogic announces the acquisition, through a US subsidiary, of PPT Vision, Inc., a U.S. company which has been present in the machine vision market for nearly 30 years. PPT Vision develops, produces and markets products and solutions based on smart camera, as well as industrial multi-camera vision systems used in quality control and inspection in the manufacturing industry (machine vision).Founded in 1982 and with headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota, PPT Vision, Inc. moreNov. 17, 2011

JIIA and 1394 Sign New Agreement

The Japan Industrial Imaging Association (JIIA) and the 1394 Trade Association today announced a new agreement under which the two organizations will work together on developing standards for the machine vision market. moreNov. 17, 2011

New CEO Appointed at Euresys

Euresys s.a. has named Marc Damhaut as its Chief Executive Officer. Marc Damhaut replaces Patrick Bergmans who held the position for 6 years. In a perspective of continuity, Patrick Bergmans remains as a consultant for the company as well as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
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