Founded in Mannheim
Founding of VMT Bildverarbeitungssysteme GmbH. First system solutions are installed nationwide across Germany.
Weinheim
Move to Weinheim: in-house control cabinet production, first technical center with a robot, and the build-up of an R&D department.
First company abroad
A Spanish subsidiary is founded in July, bringing VMT presence and projects to Spain.
Part of Pepperl+Fuchs
Acquisition by Pepperl+Fuchs and move to Mannheim, featuring control cabinet manufacturing, mechanical production, a technical center, and a training center.
Asia and the Americas
A dedicated VMT department starts at Pepperl+Fuchs Shanghai, followed by the first projects in the USA and Mexico.
Own footing in China and the USA
VMT Shanghai becomes an independent company. In the same year, the first US location opens in Birmingham, Alabama.
3D measurement and a second US site
Portfolio expansion through the integration of Espace 6D GmbH, a specialist in mobile 3D measurement technology. A second US location opens in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Service closer to the customer
New service locations in Hungary and 2024 in India, supporting high-growth markets directly on site.