MARKET ANALYSIS: Vision Tech in the 2020s: A Changing Landscape

Jul 21, 2021 The vision market has been a tremendous success story over the past decades, with vision technology now of central importance to almost every market vertical. While the vision industry looks beyond the new decade's uncertain start, Chris Yates provides an opinion on what may be expected in the future. The historical performance and traditional structure of the vision sector provide the backdrop for identifying new market drivers and technology enablers that will shape the continuing evolution and growth of the market. He will outline potential impacts and new opportunities, along with providing a commentary on the strategies that are being adopted to compete effectively in a highly innovative and global market.

***This presentation premiered during the 2021 Vision Spectra Conference. For more information on Photonics Media conferences, visit events.photonics.com.

About the presenter:
Chris Yates, Ph.D., has over 20 years of experience in industry, with a focus on early-stage technology in multiple startup companies. He moved to Vision Ventures from the role of director of advanced technology at Rockwell Automation, in the Safety and Sensing Business, to further pursue his enthusiasm for corporate strategy and transactions within the vision and automation sector. Yates was previously the CEO and founder of 3D imaging specialist Odos Imaging, which he led from its inception until its acquisition by Rockwell Automation in late 2017. He is also the current president of the European Machine Vision Association (EMVA), having served on the association's board of directors since 2018.