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| 2025 | As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of our company, we are pleased to announce a new chapter in our leadership: Nicola Best has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, while Dietmar Wueller will continue to support the company in an advisory role. This year also marks the introduction of Arcturus, a high-performance light source offering exceptional intensity and stability, specifically designed for the evaluation of image sensors operating near their saturation limits. In addition, we have established a strategic partnership with Solectrix, integrating our iQ-Analyzer-X evaluation software into the SXIVE platform to provide enhanced solutions for sensor characterization and analysis. |
| 2024 | As part of our ongoing commitment to innovation, we introduced the Versatile Light System (VLS) for IEEE-P2020 measurements. In parallel, we expanded our ecosystem through strategic partnerships with AEON, enabling the ACC solution for calibrating machine vision camera systems, and with Sofica, combining expertise to deliver a more comprehensive and fully automated testing experience for test laboratories. |
| 2023 | The iQ-Lab launched camPAS, an independent testing program designed to evaluate the performance of automotive camera systems. |
| 2021 | We officially became part of the Nynomic Group and introduced iQ-Analyzer-X, our next-generation platform for image quality testing. |
| 2020 | Celebrating 25 years of expertise in camera testing. |
| 2019 | Opening subsidiary offices in China and the USA, with Shenzhen Image Engineering Optoelectronic Equipment Co., Ltd. serving the Chinese market and Image Engineering USA, Inc. serving the American market. |
| 2018 | Introduction of the iQ-Automator solution and iQ-LED V2. |
| 2017 | Introduction of the iQ-Automator solution and iQ-LED V2. |
| 2014 | Introduction of the modular lightSTUDIO featuring moving components and high dynamic range capabilities, as well as iQ-Analyzer version 6. |
| 2013 | Introduction of iQ-LED technology, a spectrally tunable light source. |
| 2011 | Uwe Artmann rejoins the company as Managing Partner. |
| 2006 | Acquisition of Esser Test Charts. |
| 2004 | IE Analyzer (now known as iQ-Analyzer) is introduced as evaluation software developed based on ISO standards. |
| 2003 | Development of the sinusoidal Siemens star for resolution measurements in cooperation with the University of Applied Sciences Cologne. |
| 2000 | The construction and sale of the first two custom-built test stands for Leica and Panasonic marked the beginning of our test equipment manufacturing business. |
| 1998 | Opening of a new business location in Frechen-Königsdorf, on the western outskirts of Cologne, Germany. |
| 1997 | Formation of the first independent test lab for digital cameras, which has since grown into one of the largest and most trusted independent test labs in the world. |
| 1995 | Dietmar Wueller opens a small training facility in Cologne, Germany, initially focused on courses in digital image capture and processing. |