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ACG Kinna Automatic acquires EyeTech

ACG Kinna Automatic has acquired majority ownership of EyeTech, a young, Sweden-based company that sells machine Vision solutions for manufacturing, warehouse, and factory automation.

EyeTech utilizes 2D, 3D, and Deep Learning techniques for inspection, measuring, and robot guidance. Founded in 2019, EyeTech has quickly become a market leader in Sweden.

The consolidation is effective immediately as of October 2023, and EyeTech will now operate under the name ACG EyeTech as part of the ACG Group.

Christian Moore, CEO of ACG Kinna Automatic: ”With EyeTech onboard, we see an exciting future ahead for ACG Kinna Automatic. EyeTech adds interesting products to our portfolio, and we see multiple synergy effects between our companies on a market which is now ready for the next generation´s Vision products.”





“By combining EyeTech with our companies’ knowledge and experience, we extend our offer Complete Process – One Supplier ® with turnkey solutions for the textile industry and the possibility to take on even bigger complete projects including Vision inspection and more.”


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