Miller Magazine Issue: 135 March 2021

36 NEWS MILLER / march 2021 US-based KPM Analytics Inc. announced that it has acquired EyePro System S.r.l., a com- pany headquartered in Trento, Italy, that specializes in vision inspection technology and vision-based process control solutions for the baking and snack industries. KPM Analytics acquires EyePro System “We are very excited to have EyePro join KPM Anal- ytics as we build a business seeking to better serve our customers in the food industries,” says Brian Mitchell, CEO of KPM Analytics. “EyePro has established itself as a pioneer in the growing market for vision inspecti- on systems, mainly in the area of baked foods produ- ction. EyePro’s technology and product offerings are highly complementary to those of our Sightline Process Control brand. When combined with the balance of our operating divisions, the addition of EyePro to KPM Analytics further establishes our leadership position in agriculture and food analysis solutions.” Driven by growing quality demands of consumers, food safety, supplier competition, and Industry 4.0 au- tomation, the need for automated vision systems conti- nues to grow, especially in the food production industry in relation to quality inspection, process control, product handling, and automated inspection/rejection applicati- ons. With 100% in-line inspection capability and auto- matic defect removal, system users can immediately inc- rease productivity, reduce production costs, and improve product quality. The EyePro and Sightline product lines of KPM Analytics deliver this immediate and quantifiab- le value by leveraging leading tech- nologies, applying deep application and measurement algorithm know- how, and working closely with food producers on full integration into new and existing production lines. “EyePro System began more than 20 years ago as a start-up company of FBK Rese- arch Institute in Trento, Italy, and we have a long his- tory of serving the quality management needs of many global leaders in industrial baked foods production. We are very excited to be part of KPM Analytics bringing a strong team with expertise in vision technology and automatic classification, and a strong, established posi- tion in food inspection systems,” says Andrea Bertuolo, General Manager of EyePro System. “KPM Analytics has a primary focus on the food industry with several strong product brands and a global marketing, sales, and service organization. So, being part of KPM Anal- ytics really helps us achieve our growth goals and our desire to best reach and service our growing customer base.” With EyePro as part of KPM Analytics, customers will experience improved sales & service support globally, inc- reased manufacturing capacity and regional presence, a deeper technology portfolio, and a wider range of systems and applications. EyePro will continue to center its busi- ness and operations from its headquarters in Trento, Italy. KPM Analytics is a global leader in scientific inst- rumentation, focused primarily on analyzing critical parameters within the food, agri- culture, clinical and environmental sectors. Their product brands are AMS Alliance, CHOPIN Techno- logies, EyePro System, Process Sensors, Sensortech, Sightline, and Unity Scientific.