TPT March 2024

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Tube measurement specialist joins CiTEX MEASURING technology specialist Pixargus, a global company working in optical inline quality control, is increasing its activities in US and Asian markets under the umbrella of CiTEX Holding GmbH.

inspection algorithms. Thus, they can provide important real-time quality data for the line operator. The Pixargus systems also integrate third-party sensors, transmits data to downstream processes and can be part of complex automation processes such as control loops. Building on the data know-how provided by Pixargus, CiTEX intends to take its R&D activities to the next level by developing advanced, future oriented and cloud-based solutions for the extrusion industry. Pixargus is now a wholly owned subsidiary of CiTEX Holding GmbH. Promoting and developing innovative, cross-sectoral technology for industry, in particular the extrusion industry, is the stated mission of CiTEX Holding. The company sees its main role as providing a business and technology platform for its specialised subsidiaries and as an incubator for innovations.

partners co-operating in the field of extrusion technology. While Pixargus brings to bear its knowhow in optical profile inspection, CiTEX subsidiary iNOEX has access to a worldwide customer base and a sales network in the US and Asia. With its X-ray and radar technology, iNOEX is an expert in measuring systems for round products, with a focus on tube wall inspection. This is a perfect complement to Pixargus’ successful AllRounDia DualVision technology – a camera-based system that performs both outside surface inspection and dimension measurement of tubes and hoses with just one sensor head. The combined momentum of these subsidiaries will further boost CiTEX’ position as a supplier of sensing and measuring technology for extrusion lines. A further strong point of the measuring technology experts is their data competence. At the production lines, the optical systems from Pixargus operate within a fully integrated network, using proprietary software and intelligent

Many manufacturers of automotive rubber profiles use Pixargus systems to inspect the surfaces and measure the dimensions of their products. Pixargus’ successful ProfilControl series is now in its 7 th generation. The inline systems from the town of Würselen, near Aachen in Germany are in use in 24/7 manufacturing environments in a wide range of industries, including construction and engineering, health care products and consumer goods. Formed as a start-up at RWTH Aachen University almost 25 years ago, the company has flourished to become a leading supplier of systems for optical inline quality control in extrusion lines. As a subsidiary of CiTEX, Pixargus is now hoping to expand and grow. CiTEX is a group of specialised

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