Vision Components GmbH, founded in 1996 by Michael Engel, inventor of the first intelligent camera for industrial applications, is a leading supplier in the field of embedded vision systems, manufacturing intelligent, network-compatible real-time Smart Cameras, a flexible OEM platform for machine vision, surveillance, security and video analytics systems. The freely programmable compact systems are able to operate self-contained without a PC. Applications include 2D-3D measurements, stereo imaging, motion tracking, people counting, face detection, biometrics, omni-view capture and ALPR.

Equipped with the industry-proven multitasking VCRT operating system, VC Smart Cameras can be easily configured for all possible tasks. VC provides software libraries for a wide range of applications including motion capture, decoding, identification, object detection, alignment and measurement. VC also develops custom solutions based on customers’ specification, such as OEM camera modules for security, surveillance,  medical devices and robotics.