TKH Group Acquires Liberty Robotics

TKH Group has acquired Liberty Robotics Inc., a 3D vision guidance systems provider for robotics applications. Liberty Robotics’ systems enable precise end-of-arm guidance for applications including part handling and the application of coatings and sealers, and have found use in the automotive sector, as well as in handling/packaging and logistics industries. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 2005 as Liberty Reach, Liberty Robotics is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, providing TKH with a stronger foothold in the North American market. The Liberty Robotics' guidance systems are complementary to TKH’s advanced 3D vision sensor technology and global market presence, TKH said.

TKH Group is comprised of more than 100 companies and is divided into three divisions: Smart Manufacturing Systems, Smart Vision, and Smart Connectivity Solutions. TKH Vision, part of the group’s Smart Vision division, is comprised of several machine vision companies, including Allied Vision, Chromasens, Euresys, LMI Technologies, Mikrotron, NET, Nerian, and SVS Vistek. Euresys, acquired last May, is TKH Vision’s most recent addition.