Augusta Technologie

Augusta Technologie AG was a German technology company headquartered in Munich, focused on niche markets in digital image processing and optical sensor technology. Founded in 1991 as Augusta Beteiligungs-Aktiengesellschaft in Frankfurt am Main by Axel Haas, the company went public on 5 May 1998 on the Neuer Markt under CEO Haas, and was later listed in the General Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. It became a globally leading provider in industrial image processing and held the number one position in Europe for print and flow sensors for medical technology, with a market share of 10–12 percent. International business accounted for 61 percent of revenue, mostly from Europe. Its subsidiary Allied Vision Technologies GmbH was the world market leader for industrial cameras with FireWire interface, holding about 15 percent market share. In the 2013 financial year, the company generated group revenue of €108.9 million and EBITDA of €21.0 million. After a successful takeover offer by the Dutch TKH Group, the remaining minority shareholders were squeezed out on 16 March 2015, ending the stock exchange listing of Augusta Technologie AG. The company's core VISION segment offered digital cameras with CCD/CMOS sensors, infrared cameras for thermal imaging and day/night vision, as well as X-ray and high-speed cameras. For micrometer-range measurements, the company provided 3D sensors. These found applications in classic industrial inspection and automation (e.g., automotive, machinery and plant engineering), medical technology, science, infrastructure and energy, traffic technology, and security and defense. In the Other Business Areas segment, the company supplied mobile measurement systems for test and measurement applications in the automotive industry, energy and grid analysis, aerospace, transportation, and general testing and measurement technology. In power electronics, it offered electronics development through Electronic Manufacturing Services for complete devices and systems up to series production of electronic assemblies, such as temperature sensors, mechatronics for automotive applications, and sensors for medical electronics.

Augusta Technologie AG was founded in 1991 as Augusta Beteiligungs-Aktiengesellschaft in Frankfurt am Main by Axel Haas. On 5 May 1998, under CEO Haas, the company went public on the Neuer Markt segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. It was later listed in the General Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The company focused on niche markets in digital image processing and optical sensor technology. In industrial image processing, Augusta became one of the world's leading providers, and in print and flow sensors for medical technology, it was number one in Europe with a market share of 10–12 percent. International business accounted for 61 percent of revenue, mostly from Europe. Its subsidiary Allied Vision Technologies GmbH was the world market leader for industrial cameras with FireWire interface, with about 15 percent market share. In the 2013 financial year, the company achieved group revenue of €108.9 million and EBITDA of €21.0 million. After a successful takeover offer by the Dutch TKH Group, the remaining minority shareholders were squeezed out on 16 March 2015, and the stock exchange listing of Augusta Technologie AG ended on that day.

• 2015

  After takeover by TKH Group, minority shareholders squeezed out on 16 March; stock exchange listing ended.

• 2013

  Achieved group revenue of €108.9 million and EBITDA of €21.0 million.

• 1998

  Initial public offering on 5 May on the Neuer Markt under CEO Axel Haas.

• 1991

  Founded as Augusta Beteiligungs-Aktiengesellschaft in Frankfurt am Main by Axel Haas.

Niche technology leader in digital image processing and optical sensor technology; globally leading in industrial image processing and number one in Europe for print and flow sensors for medical technology.

• Digital cameras with CCD/CMOS sensors

  Core VISION segment products for industrial inspection and automation.

• Infrared cameras

  For thermal imaging and day/night vision.

• X-ray and high-speed cameras

  Specialized imaging solutions.

• 3D sensors

  For micrometer-range measurements.

• Mobile measurement systems

  For test and measurement applications in automotive, energy, aerospace, transportation, and general testing.

• Electronic Manufacturing Services

  Electronics development for complete devices and systems up to series production of electronic assemblies.

1. 1Augusta Technologie - Wikipedia (German)de.wikipedia.org
2. 2Augusta Technologie - Wikidatawikidata.org