Automated planning, visual inspection technology
February 12, 2021
Mitutoyo Corp., a leading global company specializing in measuring instruments and metrological technology, and
Kitov, a developer and provider of automated smart visual inspection software solutions, have partnered, allowing Mitutoyo to integrate Kitov’s technologies across its metrology solutions.
As part of the agreement, Mitutoyo will invest and become a shareholder in Kitov. The agreement also establishes the framework for joint-development of new solutions that combine Mitutoyo’s measurement technologies and Kitov’s planning and inspection technologies.
Kitov’s proprietary AI, robotics, and computer vision technologies allow complete semantic understanding of the part or product under inspection including its 3D structure and components. This results in automated highly reliable and cost-effective visual inspection and measurement solutions that significantly improve quality control and reduce manufacturing costs.