Machine Vision in Germany and Europe
Machine vision technology remains the key to quality, productivity and competitiveness in production. It also is extending beyond the traditional factory applications and beginning to conquer new markets such as robotic vision.
In Europe and, specifically, Germany, machine vision has experienced above-average growth rates.
Market sales rose 7 percent in 2005 and are expected to increase 9 percent in 2006, achieving an overall value of €1.1 billion. A survey of members of the German...
Photonics Spectra, January 2007