MVTec Software GmbH, based in Munich, Germany, is a leading international developer of machine vision software. Founded in 1996 as a spin-off from the Technical University of Munich, the family-owned company specializes in hardware-independent solutions such as HALCON, MERLIC, and the Deep Learning Tool.
These products enable a wide range of industrial applications, including surface inspection, optical quality control, robot guidance, identification, measurement, and classification. They support advanced technologies like 3D vision, deep learning, and embedded vision, serving sectors such as semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, battery production, food and agriculture, logistics, and pharmaceuticals.
With over 300 experts and a global presence in more than 35 countries, MVTec provides robust, scalable software for automation, Industry 4.0, and IIoT use cases, often partnering with hardware providers like Siemens, Basler, and others for integrated vision solutions.
