Hexagon Acquires AICON 3D Systems
June 1, 2016
Hexagon AB has acquired AICON 3D Systems, a provider of optical and portable non-contact 3-D measuring systems for industrial manufacturing.
"Founded in 1990 and based in Braunschweig, Germany, AICON has been meeting the measurement needs of renowned automotive manufacturers and companies in the aerospace, shipbuilding, renewable energy and mechanical engineering markets for over 25 years," said a company spokesperson. Its technology portfolio includes portable coordinate measuring machines for universal applications and specialized optical 3-D measuring systems that enable efficient monitoring, quality assurance and control in manufacturing production.
With over 140 employees, AICON has a direct presence in Germany, subsidiaries in China, Korea, Japan and the U.S. and a network of resellers worldwide supported by its field support resources.
"AICON is a brand with strong core technical competence across its development teams and its scanner portfolio is a strategic fit," said Hexagon President and CEO Ola Rollén. "We also see opportunities for international expansion of AICON's wider portfolio throughout Hexagon's global footprint."
For more information contact:
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Company
1558 Todd Farm Drive
Elgin, IL 60123
855-443-9638 / 401-886-2000
www.hexagonmi.com
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