• The slogan of the trade fair appearance “MERLIC - your machine vision software for factory automation” demonstrates how MVTec MERLIC can increase the level of automation in production • Machine vision can be integrated into almost any process • Presentation of the latest developments in the field of deep learning

Munich, October 15, 2024 - MVTec Software GmbH (www.mvtec.com), a leading global manufacturer of machine vision software, will be presenting itself and its software MVTec MERLIC at the SPS - Smart Production Solutions trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany, from November 12 to 14, 2024, in hall 6, booth 351. This year's trade fair appearance is themed "MERLIC - your machine vision software for factory automation". "With the larger booth, we want to increase our visibility at the trade fair. We are convinced that the level of automation in factories still offers considerable potential for improvement. Machine vision is the key component for more efficient production. With MERLIC, we provide just the right software for this," explains Ulf Schulmeyer, Product Manager MERLIC at MVTec. MVTec will be presenting the new version 5.6 of MERLIC at SPS. The release, which will be available this fall, offers enhanced connectivity with PLCs as well as new deep learning technologies.

Highlight at the MVTec booth: New version of the no-code software MVTec MERLIC
The new version MERLIC 5.6 will be released on October 16, 2024. At its booth, MVTec will demonstrate how MERLIC, as a hardware-independent machine vision software, can be integrated into an even wider range of process environments. "A plug-in now also enables simple communication with Siemens SIMATIC S7 PLCs. Furthermore, we have added new functionalities to the existing plug-in for the REST API. In addition, we have expanded the already comprehensive portfolio of AI-based deep learning tools in MERLIC. One example is counting with deep learning," says Schulmeyer, explaining the new features. MVTec will not only be showcasing how machine vision can be utilized in various applications at its booth, but also in a presentation by Ulf Schulmeyer titled "Unlocking the Power of Machine Vision: Transforming Automation Across Industries with AI and Deep Learning". The presentation will take place on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 1 p.m. in hall 6.


About MVTec Software GmbH
MVTec is a leading manufacturer of standard software for machine vision. MVTec products are used in a wide range of industries, such as semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, battery production, agriculture and food, as well as logistics. They enable applications like surface inspection, optical quality control, robot guidance, identification, measurement, classification, and more. By providing modern technologies such as 3D vision, deep learning, and embedded vision, software by MVTec also enables new automation solutions for the Industrial Internet of Things aka Industry 4.0. With locations in Germany, the USA, France, China, and Taiwan, as well as an established network of international distributors, MVTec is represented in more than 35 countries worldwide. www.mvtec.com