Innovative, competent, reliable and fair.

For 100% constant optical quality control and material flow control in series production, we develop and implement unique machine vision solutions for you based on globally available and proven technologies. A competent and committed team will convert your requirements into innovative solutions with process reliability. A cooperative relationship and fair dealing are very important to us. The establishment and expansion of long-term business relationships is the focus of our activities. In us you will find a reliable partner whose know-how you can also benefit from.

Individually, you will receive only the machine vision solution or together with our partner companies also complete solutions. With more than 5,000 process-safe installed system solutions, OCTUM is one of the successful suppliers in the industry.

1996

Market launch of the CV-300 image processing system for blister filling product inspection in the pharmaceutical industry
Founding of the company in Heilbronn
Hardware and software development for signal processors in the field of machine vision, field buses and professional audio technology

2019

Implementation of new applications in the food, pharmaceutics
and medical technology industry
OCTUM becomes Omron's system partner
Career is running - with great success at the company run in Heilbronn
Slight increase in sales in an economically difficult environment, especially in the automotive industry
Logo relaunch with a new designed company brochure
Expansion of online marketing activities

2018

further successfull company development with expansion of the customer base
successful development in the key sectors of pharmaceuticals and medical technology
further expansion of the workforce
(40 employees)
new, technological ambitious 3D applications

2017

Successful year with further growth of 16% compared to the previous year
Very good technological and economical development in the pharmaceutical sector
More than 4,000 OCTUM vision systems in use worldwide
Expansion of marketing activities

2016

20 year anniversary of OCTUM GmbH
Further profitable growth of 26% compared to the previous year
Significant order intake from the medical technology sector
Technically challenging major order in the field of electromechanical components
Adapted expansion of the workforce

2015

Welcomed the 30th employee
Third OCTUM Technology Day in the Audi Forum Neckarsulm
Introduction of CV_Inspect 2.0 and successful implementation in demanding projects, e.g. final inspection of compressor wheels
More than 3,000 machine vision systems from OCTUM in operation worldwide

2014

Further successful company development with double figure growth rates
Purchase of land for further expansion
Cooperation with Antares / Brescia for Track & Trace systems in pharmaceutics

2013

Moved into the new office building with capacity for another 20 work places
Second OCTUM Technology Day in the Audi Forum Neckarsulm
Introduction of new fair booth design

2012

Successful company development with, again, double figure growth rates
New applications could be implemented successfully in the pharmaceutics branch

2011

New best business year in the company's history with double figure growth rates
First OCTUM Technology Day in the Audi Forum Neckarsulm
Further expansion of the customer base and installations

2010

Delivery of further system solutions for surface inspection, 3D OCR and 3D inspection
First 3D pack pattern recognition systems available
First delivery of systems for 360° inspection of crimp caps
Configurable CV_Inspect PC software in use for assembly inspection
Best business year in the company's history with double figure sales increases

2009

Move to the new company building in Ilsfeld with an area of 1,200m2 and optimum room layout which allows us to set up 4 larger machines simultaneously for example
Reinforcement of management to achieve strategic and growth goals 7% increase in sales despite the difficult market environment

2008

1,500 image processing systems from OCTUM in operation worldwide

2007

Certification in accordance with ISO 9001
Delivery of surface inspection systems for metal parts in the automotive branch

2006

10 year anniversary of the company
Delivery of the first 3D inspection systems

2004

OCTUM is "Cognex system integrator of the year for Central Europe“
Delivery of the first 3D position detection for robots

2002

Establishment of a mechanical workshop
Delivery of the first surface inspection systems with line cameras

2001

Move from Heilbronn to larger premises in Obersulm
Market launch of the PC-based CV-600 machine vision system

2000

Expansion of the portfolio to complete systems incl. mechanics, handling and automation for use in production automation

1999

OCTUM becomes a partner system integrator of the world market leader for machine vision systems Cognex

1998

Focusing on image processing
First delivery of OEM systems for the pharmaceutical industry
Market launch of the freely configurable CV-200 machine vision system for universal application

OCTUM representative for the North region

The Bosys Engineering company in Oldenburg is OCTUM's representative for Northern Germany and the bordering countries. Thanks to this local presence we are able to offer our customers and potential customers in the North fast response times and improved services. The cooperation focuses on acquisition and sales, local technical support for OCTUM installation will be subsequently set up and expanded.

OCTUM is a member of the VDMA.

We are certified to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015.

We are ams tested.