Viisage Acquires Imaging Automation

uAvionix Corporation Acquires Iris Automation

October 24, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

uAvionix Corporation has acquired Iris Automation, combining uAvionix's communications, navigation and surveillance (CNS) capabilities with Iris Automation's computer vision-based Detect and Avoid (DAA) systems. The deal strengthens uAvionix's ability to offer a multi-layered safety architecture for crewed and uncrewed aircraft and includes a leadership change with Jon Damush (former Iris CEO) named CEO of uAvionix.

SCIO Automation Group Acquires Industrial Automation LLC

September 2, 2020

Industrial Services

SCIO Automation Group has acquired Industrial Automation LLC, giving the group its first direct presence in North America. The acquisition expands SCIO’s automation capabilities—ranging from small robot cells to complete production lines—and supports the group’s internationalisation strategy.

Motorola Solutions Acquires VaaS International Holdings

January 7, 2019

AI & Machine Learning

Motorola Solutions acquired VaaS International Holdings, a provider of AI-driven image capture and license-plate-reading analytics, for $445 million in a combination of cash and equity. The deal brings VaaS's vehicle-location data, including the Vigilant Solutions and Digital Recognition Network businesses, into Motorola's public-safety software and command-center portfolio to enhance investigatory and response capabilities.

inTEST Corporation Acquires Videology Imaging Solutions

October 29, 2021

Manufacturing

inTEST Corporation acquired substantially all assets of Videology Imaging Solutions Inc. and Videology Imaging Solutions Europe B.V. for $12.0 million in cash. The acquisition expands inTEST's process technology and automation capabilities—broadening its presence in life sciences, industrial and international markets—and is expected to be approximately $0.05 accretive to diluted EPS in the first year.

Civica Acquires VisionWare

May 29, 2018

Software

The Civica Group (through Civica UK Limited) has acquired VisionWare Limited, a Glasgow-based master data management (MDM) provider serving government and healthcare customers in the UK and US. The acquisition strengthens Civica’s digital transformation and customer data capabilities—adding single-customer-view and MDM expertise to support public sector and healthcare deployments and to accelerate growth in North America.

Sageview Capital Makes $60M Growth Investment in Intelligent Imaging Systems / Drivewyze

July 14, 2020

Transportation

Sageview Capital closed a $60 million minority growth investment in Intelligent Imaging Systems Inc. (IIS) and its wholly owned subsidiary Drivewyze to accelerate scaling of their connected-truck platform and SaaS revenue. Two Sageview partners will join the IIS board as the company pursues expanded commercialization of its weigh-station bypass, safety notifications and smart-roadside infrastructure offerings.