Datalogic acquires ML and deep learning software organisation

Data acquisition and process automation company Datalogic has announced that it has acquired machine learning and deep learning software organisation Pekat Vision (Pekat).

Pekat was founded by Petr Smid, who has developed proprietary algorithms that use machine learning and deep learning for the automation of processes in the manufacturing, transportation and logistics sectors, with further potential for managing retail applications.

The company said that Pekat’s product is a highly innovative software based on proprietary algorithms that can be adapted to different fields of application and is compatible with different devices and platforms.

Pekat’s software package combines well with Datalogic’s hardware product lines. The joint offer will allow Datalogic to widen its product range with solutions to be offered to customers across industries to increase productivity and support their growth. The hardware-agnostic software can be used on third-party devices and platforms at the same time.

“We are excited about this acquisition, aimed at consolidating our machine and deep learning skills and enhancing our hardware product range with solutions based on high-performance algorithms. Thanks to Pekat’s know-how and staff, Datalogic will continue to expand its software offering by developing additional algorithms,” said Valentina Volta, Group CEO of Datalogic.

“Customers are increasingly implementing automated solutions to enable their workers to focus on more complex and higher-value tasks,” she added. “Machine learning and deep learning are key technologies to help them achieve this goal. Being able to count on the newly acquired Pekat, at a time of great challenges such as those imposed by the current global scenario, also enables us to evolve towards artificial intelligence solutions, which will be fundamental in meeting the constantly evolving needs of our customers.”

Pekat founder and CEO Petr Smid said: “At Pekat, we believe that tools such as artificial intelligence and machine vision improve the efficiency of processes in a wide variety of industries, with huge benefits for customers. By using artificial intelligence, computer vision and machine learning, automation will make the world better and faster. Our technology is independent from application areas and permits autonomous processes in different sectors, from production to transportation and logistics, up to retail. We are proud to join forces with Datalogic to expand the business worldwide.”

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