Photoneo
Acquisition in 2024
Photoneo is a company that specializes in robotics solutions and intelligence leveraging 3D technology for logistics and warehousing. It develops advanced three-dimensional scanners that enhance manufacturing processes through smart vision systems. By incorporating machine learning-based robotic intelligence software, Photoneo enables organizations to improve the performance and efficiency of their manufacturing, fulfillment, and assembly operations. The company's innovative approach supports the automation of tasks within these sectors, contributing to greater productivity and streamlined workflows.
ARRIS
Venture Round in 2024
ARRIS specializes in developing additive molding technology for manufacturing large-scale 3D-aligned continuous fiber thermoplastic composite parts. Its innovative process combines aligned fibers, electronics, and metallic components within topology-optimized structures, serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, and consumer products.
Third Wave Automation
Venture Round in 2023
Founded in 2018, Third Wave Automation develops autonomous forklifts using machine learning, computer vision, and robotic material handling. Its Shared Autonomy Platform enables human operators to oversee operations while intervening only when needed, enhancing safety and efficiency.
Fox Robotics
Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2017, Fox Robotics specializes in autonomous pallet workflows, enhancing safety and productivity in warehouses throughout the U.S. and Canada. The company develops and manufactures the FoxBot, the world's first autonomous trailer loader and unloader, which allows for the automated loading and unloading of trailers. Fox Robotics' self-driving forklifts significantly boost workplace productivity, reportedly increasing efficiency by two to three times. These forklifts are designed for seamless integration into existing warehouse systems, enabling businesses to automate their operations while also minimizing environmental impact.
Matrox Imaging
Acquisition in 2022
Matrox Imaging is an industry-leading developer and trusted supplier to top OEMs and integrators, providing innovative yet cost-effective hardware and software products used in machine vision applications. The components consist of 3D sensors, smart cameras, vision controllers, I/O cards, and frame grabbers, all designed to provide optimum price-performance within a common software environment.
Matrox Imaging's software, systems, components, and services are tailored for industries including automotive manufacturing, packaging, food and beverage production, semiconductor manufacturing, medical imaging, electronics and flat panel display manufacturing, transportation, pharmaceutical production, medical device manufacturing, surveillance, and logistics.
Optoro, Inc. is a provider of a reverse logistics platform that specializes in managing distressed inventory for retailers, manufacturers, and third-party providers. Founded in 2004 and based in Washington, D.C., with an additional location in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, the company offers asset recovery solutions that include direct-to-consumer remarketing of customer returns, overstock, discontinued products, and refurbished items through various online channels. Optoro's software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform features a returns management system that manages the entire returns lifecycle, from initiation to resale, integrating customer-facing channels with back-end operational systems. The company also provides inventory management services, which encompass warehousing, fulfillment, inspection, testing, and eco-friendly disposal, as well as asset maximization services that utilize data analytics for multi-channel remarketing and reporting. With a focus on enhancing recovery and minimizing environmental waste, Optoro serves clients both in the United States and internationally.
Antuit
Acquisition in 2021
Antuit is an artificial intelligence solutions provider that specializes in the retail, consumer goods, and manufacturing sectors. Established in 2013 and supported by Goldman Sachs, the company aims to assist multinational and high-growth organizations in predicting and meeting consumer demand. Antuit's analytics platform integrates various forecasting methods, including direct-to-consumer and e-commerce forecasting, to generate actionable insights across supply chain, finance, sales, and marketing. By leveraging proprietary technologies and deep industry expertise, Antuit enhances clients' decision-making processes, leading to revenue and margin growth, improved supply chain efficiency, and better customer experiences. The company's focus on analytics facilitates strategic network design, demand forecasting, and inventory optimization, making it a key player in transforming how businesses approach demand management.
Fetch Robotics
Acquisition in 2021
Fetch Robotics, Inc. is a San Jose, California-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of autonomous mobile robot solutions tailored for the warehousing and intralogistics sectors. Founded in 2014, the company leverages its expertise in robotics to deliver reliable and safe collaborative autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for applications such as material handling and data collection. Fetch Robotics offers a comprehensive suite of products, including its Fetch cloud robotics platform, the VirtualConveyor for material transport, and DataSurvey for data collection. These solutions are designed to enhance productivity in commercial and industrial environments by streamlining workflows, increasing efficiency, and reducing operational costs.
Adaptive Vision
Acquisition in 2021
Adaptive Vision specializes in developing Adaptive Vision Studio, a data-flow based software tailored for machine vision engineers. This innovative tool is designed to be user-friendly, requiring no programming skills while still offering advanced capabilities that can compete with traditional low-level programming solutions. The effectiveness of Adaptive Vision Studio has been demonstrated through its application in some of the most notable vision systems globally, showcasing its ability to deliver powerful results in the field of machine vision.
Reflexis Systems
Acquisition in 2020
Reflexis Systems, Inc. specializes in providing intelligent workforce management software tailored for the retail, banking, and hospitality sectors. Its comprehensive solutions include the Reflexis ONE™ platform, which encompasses tools for task management, labor operations, and advanced analytics. Key offerings such as StorePulse, Workforce Manager, and Employee Self-Service facilitate effective scheduling, time tracking, and operational execution. Reflexis Systems aims to enhance customer engagement and ensure a consistent brand experience by streamlining communication and optimizing labor decisions across multi-site organizations. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Dedham, Massachusetts, the company operates additional offices internationally, including locations in the UK, Germany, India, Canada, and Latin America. As of September 2020, Reflexis Systems functions as a subsidiary of Zebra Technologies Corporation.
Cortexica Vision Systems
Acquisition in 2019
Cortexica Vision Systems Ltd is a London-based company specializing in vision-based analytics and artificial intelligence solutions tailored for businesses. Founded in 2008, it focuses on helping industries such as retail, media, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals leverage advanced computer vision technologies. Cortexica's offerings include visual search and image recognition services that enhance product discovery and personalize the shopping experience for e-commerce customers. The company's solutions also encompass automated retail operations, real-time monitoring for personal protection equipment compliance, and predictive video analytics to address various safety and security concerns. Additionally, Cortexica provides edge solutions for local processing and video analysis. With a foundation rooted in pioneering research from the Bioengineering Department of Imperial College London, Cortexica aims to deliver practical AI solutions that drive efficiency and return on investment for its clients, adapting its technology to meet specific industry needs.
Profitect
Acquisition in 2019
Profitect Inc. is a company that specializes in cloud-based prescriptive analytics solutions tailored for the retail industry. Founded in 2007 and based in Burlington, Massachusetts, Profitect offers a comprehensive Profit Amplification suite that utilizes predictive analytics to identify issues such as margin leakage, inventory distortion, and operational risks. The software suite includes various modules: a planning and buying module that analyzes product allocation and pricing; a logistics module that focuses on receiving and transfers; an inventory module that examines stock data; a sales module that reviews point-of-sale transactions for process failures; and a marketing module that assesses customer behavior and promotional effectiveness. Profitect's pattern-seeking algorithms help retailers quickly pinpoint the root causes of anomalies, enabling them to take action to prevent profit leakage and enhance business processes. As of May 31, 2019, Profitect operates as a subsidiary of Zebra Technologies Corporation.
Temptime
Acquisition in 2019
Temptime Corporation specializes in developing and manufacturing time-temperature indicators, which are crucial for monitoring temperature-sensitive products in the healthcare and food industries. Founded in 1987 and based in Morris Plains, New Jersey, the company offers a range of products, including the HEATmarker, TH-F, DEGmarker, and TransTracker, which visually signal temperature exposure events. These indicators are designed for use with medical products such as vaccines, pharmaceuticals, and biological reagents, providing real-time monitoring throughout their lifecycle. Temptime serves a global customer base, with significant presence in markets such as the United States, Europe, Japan, India, and China. As of 2019, the company operates as a subsidiary of Zebra Technologies Corporation.
Xplore Technologies
Acquisition in 2018
Xplore Technologies Corp. specializes in the development, integration, and marketing of rugged mobile personal computers and handheld devices designed for use in demanding environments. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company offers a variety of products, including the iX104 series of tablet PCs, which are engineered to withstand extreme temperatures, vibrations, and harsh weather conditions. These devices are complemented by a range of performance-matched accessories, such as docking stations, wireless connectivity options, GPS modules, and biometric devices. Xplore Technologies serves a diverse clientele, including public safety, utility, telecommunications, warehousing, transportation, military, and manufacturing sectors. The company emphasizes the ability of its products to support field personnel by enabling them to collect, analyze, and transmit data efficiently, even in environments unsuitable for conventional computing devices.
ITR mobility
Acquisition in 2015
ITR Mobility LLC is a management and IT consulting firm based in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, established in 2007. The company focuses on developing cross-platform enterprise applications and mobile strategies for Fortune 500 companies, utilizing its proprietary iFactr mobile development framework. With a team of approximately 150 professionals, ITR Mobility specializes in mobile consulting and software development services, including enterprise mobility solutions and mobile application development for various platforms such as iOS and Android. The firm has successfully deployed applications across major sectors, including retail, healthcare, and finance, thereby enhancing operational efficiency for its clients. As of July 2015, ITR Mobility operates as a subsidiary of Zebra Technologies Corporation.
Motorola Solutions
Acquisition in 2014
Motorola Solutions provides mission-critical communication solutions globally, serving government, public safety, and commercial customers. Its portfolio includes two-way radios, video cameras, network infrastructure, software, and services such as repair, maintenance, and command center software.
Motorola Solutions - Enterprise Business
Acquisition in 2014
Motorola Solutions - Enterprise Business is in mobile computing and advanced data capture communications technologies that serve customers in retail, transportation & logistics, and manufacturing.
Hart Systems
Acquisition in 2013
Hart Systems, LLC specializes in developing cloud-based physical inventory management solutions tailored for the retail industry. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes client support, account management, help desk assistance, and servers and data communications support. Additionally, Hart Systems provides training to ensure that inventory managers and store managers are well-equipped and confident in utilizing their inventory management systems effectively. By focusing on these key areas, Hart Systems aims to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy in inventory management for its clients in the retail sector.
StepOne Systems
Acquisition in 2013
StepOne Systems, LLC develops and delivers turnkey and custom enterprise mobility applications.
LaserBand
Acquisition in 2012
St. Louis-based LaserBand is the worldwide technology leader in patient identification wristbands and related products and the largest company in the world dedicated solely to patient identification. Founded in 1999, the company patented and pioneered the industry-leading self-laminating laser-printable patient wristband. It has since developed a full suite of laser and thermal wristband solutions and ancillary products which are used more than 200 million times per year by hospitals around the world to improve both patient safety and hospital workflow.
Multispectral Solutions
Acquisition in 2008
Multispectral Solutions is a leading developer of ultra wideband (UWB) systems, specializing in applications for communications, radar, and geo-positioning. The company focuses on creating advanced technologies for military and government use, offering products that facilitate high-speed communications networks and precision geolocation systems. Its solutions are integral for personnel tracking, enabling the location and monitoring of high-value corporate IT assets in large-scale data centers, as well as tracking inventories and material handling equipment in manufacturing settings. Through its innovative UWB technology, Multispectral Solutions addresses critical needs in collision avoidance and obstacle detection.
Navis is a technology company that specializes in providing enterprise software solutions for the maritime transportation and logistics industry. Founded in 1988 by Jon Shields and headquartered in California, Navis offers a comprehensive range of services, including terminal operating system (TOS) implementation, optimization, training, and support. The company's software is designed to enhance operational efficiency through integrated logistics services, which encompass yard management, global shipment tracking, and mobile asset management. These solutions facilitate the automation of scheduling, location tracking, status updates, and condition monitoring of logistics assets, thereby improving the overall effectiveness of transportation and logistics operations.
Proveo GmbH
Acquisition in 2007
proveo GmbH provides software and hardware solutions to airports and ground handling operations worldwide.
WhereNet
Acquisition in 2007
WhereNet Corporation specializes in wireless solutions for tracking and managing enterprise assets. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company offers an integrated wireless infrastructure that supports real-time location, messaging, and telemetry applications. Its key products include WhereLAN, a cellular network of locating access points; WhereLAN LOS, a network of tag transmission receivers; and WhereTag III and IV, low-powered radio frequency transmitters and configurable asset tags, respectively. Additionally, WhereNet provides WhereCall, a wireless messaging system designed for parts replenishment in industrial manufacturing, and WherePort, which enhances the functionality of WhereTags. The company also features the Visibility Software Server, a suite of development tools for integrating its solutions with customer and third-party applications. As of 2007, WhereNet operates as a subsidiary of Zebra Technologies Corp.
Swecoin AB
Acquisition in 2006
Swecoin AB engages in the development, manufacture, and supply of thermal receipt, ticket, and document printers for use in kiosks.
Zebra Atlantek
Acquisition in 2003
Zebra Atlantek, Inc. engages in the design and manufacture of thermal digital printers. It offers photo ID card printers for government applications, TCP printer for driver's license production, digital photo printer, and thermal printing test equipment.
Comtec Information Systems
Acquisition in 2000
Comtec Information Systems is a manufacturer specializing in portable wireless thermal printers. The company designs and produces a range of devices, including wireless portable label and receipt printers, along with the necessary labeling supplies. Comtec also offers integration systems for wireless radio and infrared communication. Its products cater to various industries, including retail, transportation, warehousing and distribution, hospitality, gaming, and healthcare. By focusing on innovative printing solutions, Comtec aims to enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes for its diverse clientele.
Eltron International
Acquisition in 1998
Eltron International, Inc. was engaged in the design, manufacture, and distribution of a range of direct thermal and thermal transfer bar code label printers, integrated verified printing systems, receipt printers, plastic card printers, secure identification printing systems, related accessories, and support software.
Fenestra Computer Services
Acquisition in 1996
Fenestra Computer Services is a provider of software services.
Vertical Technologies
Acquisition in 1995
Vertical Technologies develops and markets quality software products for bar code printing, scanning and tracking under the registered brand names of BAR-ONE(R), SCAN-ONE(R), TRACK-ONE(R) and WEDGE-ONE(R).