Vision Engineering, a manufacturer of microscopes and measuring systems based in Woking (UK) with a German subsidiary in Emmering, has appointed Sam Crossley as Managing Director. A former member of the Rotork management team, Crossley has in-depth market knowledge in petrochemicals, mining and automation.
His experience includes managing the company's growth in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Russia, Europe, Africa and North America. Mark Curtis, currently Managing Director, will continue to lead the Vision Engineering Group as CEO and focus on strategic development.
Completion of Vision Engineering's 1000th third generation inspection microscope 'Mantis' in ConnecticutVision Engineering designs and manufactures eyepiece-less and expanded-pupil microscopes and non-contact measurement systems for microscopy, metrology and 3D digital visualization. Since the company was founded in 1958, more than 300,000 systems have been installed for customers worldwide. The company headquarters are located in Woking, with production facilities in England and the USA. Vision Engineering has subsidiaries in the USA, Japan, Germany, France and Italy. The company's microscopy solutions are used in the electronics, automotive, aerospace, medical devices, biotechnology, telecommunications and precision engineering industries.
On June 6, 2023, Vision Engineering announced the completion of its 1000th third generation inspection microscope 'Mantis' at its Connecticut manufacturing facility. Mantis combines Vision Engineering's eyepiece-less ergonomic technology with the latest developments in optics, digital cameras and adjustable LED illumination at the forefront of stereo imaging.
