Vision Technologies Electronics Inc history

Smart cameras for industrial applications are introduced, based on optical mouse (first imaging device and embedded processing unit in a compact system) developed by Richard Lyons at Xerox in 1981

2001 saw Al Saxon join the ownership team.

In 2002, Vision won the Discovery World HQ Project, a $2.4 million assignment, ultimately upping the employee contingent to 50.

After some further negotiations, the deal was done and STRATUS VISION GmbH was founded in Munich in 2003.

In 2004, Vision landed the Grainger rollout, the company’s first national win, a daunting task at the time of 450 sites over nine months.

First version of standard released in 2006.

In 2007, Vision proudly submitted its first IDIQ (VETS GWAC – 2007) response, one of 600 proposals, ultimately resulting in wins in both functional areas.

2008 opened with wins for Johns Hopkins APL and HHMI. In addition, Vision Technologies added the United States Department of Agriculture to its client roster.

Next up, in 2009, Vision saw EPA ORD come on board for an 8-year, $100 million contract.

BAUMER presents first cameras to contain a dual GigE interface at VISION 2010 in Stuttgart, Germany - the SXG industrial cameras.

Automated Imaging Association announces introduction of USB 3.0 Vision standard in January, 2014.

In 2017, Vision launched a newly designed website utilizing an interactive and informative platform that promotes Vision's culture and services.

After the sale of EPP GmbH in November 2019, the entire Marketing and Sales responsibility was moved to Stratus Vision GmbH.