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06/2026Our technologies perform: VMT relies on DENKnet – Partnership with VMT Vision Machine Technic
Less setup dependency, greater scalability: VMT utilises DENK technologies and the DENK Vision AI Hub for AI-based image analysis.
We are delighted to announce our new strategic partnership with VMT Vision Machine Technic.
VMT is an internationally established specialist in industrial image processing and machine vision. The company develops turnkey solutions for automation, quality assurance and robot guidance – for use in sectors such as the automotive and life sciences industries. With customised system design, its own software platform and suitable hardware, VMT enables precise 2D and 3D analysis, position determination and inspection processes in complex production environments.
Production processes are becoming increasingly complex. At the same time, the demands on quality assurance, inspection and flexible automation are rising. This is precisely where the collaboration comes in:
VMT will in future use the DENK Vision AI Hub as its central training platform for Vision AI, in order to integrate AI-based image analysis even more efficiently into its own solutions and bring them to market on a scalable basis.
The added value for customers:
- AI models specifically tailored to the respective customer application
- Flexible adaptation and expansion in response to changing requirements
- Seamless integration into existing production environments
- Scalable vision AI solutions – from object recognition to automated quality inspection
With the DENK Vision AI Hub, VMT teams can quickly train and deploy their own AI models for image processing without the need for programming knowledge.
This partnership demonstrates how classic machine vision and modern AI complement each other perfectly – delivering greater efficiency, greater scalability and genuine competitive advantages in industrial image processing.
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding implementation: connect@denkweit.de
Tech Talk: Vision AI as an underestimated driver of productivity in industry
DENKweit was recently represented in the Tech Talk with Fraunhofer IEM – with a clear focus on an often underestimated topic: Vision AI in industrial practice.
Whilst many AI debates are dominated by language models, the reality in production is that what matters is what AI sees, not what it generates. Minor deviations such as scratches or faulty components have a direct impact on quality, scrap rates and efficiency.
Vision AI doesn’t have to be complicated
Modern vision AI can be deployed much more quickly than is often assumed.
At DENKweit, this means:
- Training with just a few images
- Rapid implementation
- Deployment directly on the machine (edge)
This creates immediate added value during ongoing operations.
‘Made in Germany’ as a competitive advantage
Germany has particular strengths in precisely this field: mechanical engineering, automation, engineering expertise and in-depth process knowledge.
DENKweit builds on this with vision AI technology developed entirely in-house:
- No external dependencies or wrappers
- Full control over the technology
- Focus on digital sovereignty for customers
This technological depth enables specific applications such as quality inspection, pick-and-place processes and completeness checks – directly integrated into existing industrial workflows.
Conclusion: Vision AI is a key driver of productivity for industry.
When AI is integrated directly into processes, it realises its true potential.
🎥 The full Tech Talk with Fraunhofer IEM: Vision AI aus Deutschland: Wettbewerbsvorteil für die Industrie | Prof. Dumitrescu Tech Talk #51
East German Economic Forum 2026 – Dominik Lausch as a speaker
Early this month, DENKweit was represented at the East German Economic Forum (OWF26) – with many in-depth discussions, clear positions and a central question at the forefront:
How can Germany rebuild genuine industrial value creation in the age of AI?
Germany continues to have excellent prerequisites for this: a strong industrial base, highly advanced machinery and in-depth technological expertise. At the same time, it is becoming increasingly apparent that, in many areas, speed, the ability to deliver and a willingness to take risks are not sufficient to keep pace with international competition.
In the context of artificial intelligence in particular, it is clear that other countries are often quicker to apply and scale up new technologies. This dynamic presents a key challenge for Germany as a business location.
The development at DENKweit shows that there is another way.
With a clear focus on technological substance, entirely in-house development and a strong practical orientation, AI solutions are being created that hold their own in industrial applications and in competition with large, well-funded providers.
🎥 The recording of the panel discussion with Dr Dominik Lausch is available here: #OWF26 | How Germany is now creating value in the AI era | Panel
Another key focus at OWF26 was the importance of regional innovation ecosystems – as exemplified by the Weinberg Campus. The discussions on this topic have once again highlighted that strong networks linking research, start-ups and industry are a crucial lever for translating innovation more quickly into practical applications and value creation.
The dialogue with leading figures from business and technology – including Dr Karsten Wildberger – also demonstrated how important nuanced, strategic perspectives are for the region’s further development.
Feel free to get in touch with us at any time: connect@denkweit.de
