Photoneo Brightpick Group, renowned for its 3D technology and AI robotics, has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Photoneo by Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA), leader in mobile computing and data capture for over 50 years.
The acquisition will combine Photoneo’s cutting-edge 3D machine vision technology with Zebra’s advanced sensors, AI-powered image processing, and vendor-agnostic software, offering customers a powerful suite of solutions for complex industrial challenges. The transaction, terms of which were not disclosed, is subject to customary closing conditions and expected to close in the first quarter of 2025.
“Zebra’s platform will provide the ideal environment for Photoneo”
Slovak startup Photoneo under Photoneo Brightpick Group has developed the highest-resolution and most accurate 3D cameras, enabling faster, more precise machine learning and robotic automation. The company’s sensors are highly effective in vision-guided robotic (VGR) applications, such as bin picking, depalletizing, and inspecting objects in industries like automotive manufacturing, logistics, and e-commerce.
By integrating Photoneo’s expertise with Zebra’s global reach and software solutions, Zebra is poised to deliver enhanced value to its customers, accelerating automation and improving operational efficiency. “This acquisition strengthens our machine vision portfolio and helps our customers unlock new business value,” said Bill Burns, CEO of Zebra Technologies.
Zebra and Photoneo had already formed an OEM partnership in 2024, which further expanded Zebra’s 3D portfolio, making this acquisition a logical next step in advancing Zebra’s leadership in machine vision. The move builds on Zebra’s ongoing investments in machine vision, including the 2022 acquisition of Matrox Imaging, which expanded Zebra’s range of industrial scanners and software capabilities.
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