MVTec will showcase the new features and advantages of MVTec HALCON, MVTec MERLIC, and the MVTec Deep Learning Tool. The company will also demonstrate how artificial intelligence is already improving machine vision and how it will continue to do so. MVTec's exhibit, located in Hall 8, Booth 8C56, will be held under the theme "Pushing Machine Vision to the Limit."

"The VISION trade fair in Stuttgart has always been of fundamental strategic importance to MVTec. As the leading event in the industry, our presence at the fair focuses on interacting with potential customers, existing customers, and partners, while showcasing new technologies and innovations in machine vision," says Dr. Olaf Munkelt, Managing Director of MVTec.

MVTec Opens Up New Possibilities:
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the central theme of MVTec's exhibit. Deep learning has already radically transformed machine vision algorithms. AI is now expanding into adjacent areas, from the development and implementation to the operation of machine vision applications. To illustrate this evolution, MVTec has organized its booth around several thematic areas highlighting different aspects of machine vision where AI plays a key role. These topics include image processing, disruption, speed, security, collaborations, and development environments.

“The importance and adoption of AI in our industry will continue to grow significantly. At VISION, we will be presenting, for the first time, AI-based solutions and tools that go far beyond the traditional use of AI in image processing. We want to demonstrate where our industry is headed,” explains Dr. Munkelt.

Machine vision with MVTec software: powerful, flexible, and hardware-independent.
Visitors to VISION 2026 will be able to discover how the advantages and flexibility of MVTec software help companies gain a competitive edge through increased automation and digitalization.

“Our software products, MVTec HALCON and MVTec MERLIC, combine state-of-the-art deep learning methods with rule-based approaches, making them exceptionally powerful and flexible. “Furthermore, they are designed to be hardware-independent, allowing users to freely choose the hardware components that best suit their specific applications,” explains Dr. Maximilian Lückenhaus, Director of Marketing and Business Development at MVTec.

HALCON is a powerful machine vision software package designed for demanding applications such as quality control, identification, and robotics across a wide range of industries, including semiconductor manufacturing, battery production, and food processing.
MERLIC is user-friendly software that allows even beginners to access powerful AI algorithms. It also offers features that improve process stability, support audit logs, and provide extensive connectivity with various PLCs, making it much more than a conventional machine vision software package.

The deep learning tool enables efficient preparation of training data, as well as the training and evaluation of AI models.
New versions of all MVTec software products are planned for autumn 2026. Visitors to the MVTec booth will be among the first to learn about the new features.

Disruption in Machine Vision: Paving the Way for More Efficient Development and New Applications.
In the “Disruption” area, MVTec demonstrates how disruptive technologies are ushering in the next generation of machine vision. As a highlight, the company will present the AI ​​Vision Solver, a pioneering prototype for developing machine vision applications.

Visitors can select different application scenarios on a touchscreen. The selected task is then automatically executed in HDevelopEVO via a single command, demonstrating how modern AI technologies can facilitate the creation of machine vision applications. The system leverages HALCON’s extensive library as a knowledge base and illustrates how AI agents can accelerate future development processes and simplify access to machine vision.

The AI ​​Vision Solver offers an exciting glimpse into the next generation of AI-assisted vision software.
“Artificial intelligence has given our industry a tremendous boost in recent years. “Now we are approaching the next milestone: in addition to AI algorithms, AI agents are entering the scene. By combining our software with AI agents, we make it even easier to use—even for non-experts—while increasing development efficiency for our customers,” says Dr. Lückenhaus.

Machine vision also plays an important role in the field of physical AI. Physical AI systems must be able to reliably perceive, interpret, and respond to their environment. In collaboration with NEURA Robotics, MVTec is demonstrating at its booth how machine vision is a fundamental pillar for intelligent robotics and automation applications.

Maximum speed thanks to AI hardware accelerators.
Speed ​​is a critical factor in machine vision. AI-based applications, in particular, place high demands on available computing power. At VISION, MVTec will demonstrate how deep learning inference can be efficiently executed on various target platforms using modern hardware accelerators. As a hardware-independent software provider, MVTec helps customers select the optimal hardware and software combination for their specific applications. Through dedicated interfaces and integrations, AI accelerators from leading manufacturers such as Qualcomm, NVIDIA, Intel, and AMD can be used. This enables powerful and scalable machine vision solutions that are optimally tailored to individual production environments.

Cybersecurity: MVTec helps customers meet new security requirements.
Another important topic in machine vision—whose relevance has increased even further with AI—is cybersecurity. At VISION, MVTec will showcase its approach to cyber resilience and how it helps customers meet constantly evolving security requirements. The company also offers advice on regulatory issues, such as the EU Cyber ​​Resilience Act (CRA).

New collaborations: Industrial ecosystems simplify access to machine vision.
MVTec will also demonstrate how industrial ecosystems are creating new ways to access machine vision software. Developed by partners, these ecosystems can simplify the development, deployment, and maintenance of automation applications. MVTec extends these advantages to machine vision, helping users efficiently integrate image processing into industrial automation environments.

HDevelopEVO: A Development Environment for Powerful Machine Vision Applications.
In the "Development Environment" section of the booth, MVTec will present HDevelopEVO. The next generation of HALCON's integrated development environment helps developers implement machine vision applications in a more structured, transparent, and efficient way. AI is playing an increasingly important role both during application development and later in production environments. HDevelopEVO has been designed with both aspects in mind. At the booth, MVTec will showcase the current state of HDevelopEVO development. Visitors will be able to experience firsthand a very advanced development stage that is already ready for production use, while it continues to evolve with new capabilities and features. Talks with MVTec experts will provide further insights into current concepts, new functionalities, and the future roadmap for HDevelopEVO.

Presentations and guided tours complete MVTec's program at the trade fair.
In addition to live demonstrations at the booth, visitors will have further opportunities to learn about MVTec, its technologies, and its products during VISION 2026.

MVTec expert will deliver a talk entitled "6D Pose Estimation Based on Synthetic Data" at the Synthetic Data Symposium. MVTec will also once again offer its application tours. Led by an MVTec expert, these tours are open to all attendees interested in live demonstrations from partner companies using MVTec software.