SURREY, GREAT BRITIAN-Hexagon Metrology has entered a joint venture of Dongguan Seven Ocean Metrology Vision Co., Ltd (hereafter referred to as Seven Ocean Metrology Vision) in China. The setting up of Seven Ocean Metrology Vision is an important step for Hexagon Metrology's expansion in the Chinese optical vision industry and is intended to strengthen its competitiveness in the Chinese market.

Heaxgon says Seven Ocean Metrology Vision has long been taking the lead in vision measuring technology with many patents and has won many awards from relevant government departments for its technological innovations. Its products have been used in many industries such as telecommunications, electronics, automotive, plastic and machine processing.

Under its new name of Seven Ocean Metrology Vision, the company will provide more cost-effective, efficient and reliable vision machines. The products will be backed up by world-class after sales service, enlarged research and design (R&D) investments, and modern international management systems.

"This acquisition will further enhance our product offering in optical vision technology and confirms Hexagon Metrology's commitment to offer the widest range of measuring systems for all industrial applications," says Norbert Hanke, CEO and president of Hexagon Metrology.

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