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Viscom SE, headquartered in Hanover, Germany, develops, manufactures, and sells inspection systems for industrial production applications across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Its product portfolio includes solder paste inspection, optical inspection, X-ray inspection, conformal coating inspection, battery inspection, and bond inspection systems, complemented by software solutions. Founded in 1984 by Dr. Martin Heuser and Volker Pape, the company transitioned to a European Company (Societas Europaea) in June 2024 to reflect its international orientation. Viscom serves industries such as automotive electronics, industrial and consumer electronics, aerospace engineering, medical technology, telecommunications, and energy storage. The company maintains a global presence with subsidiaries in France, the United States, Singapore, China, India, and Tunisia, and operates a network of sales partners worldwide. Its strategic focus includes ensuring the safety and reliability of critical components, exploring new markets, and maintaining technological leadership to secure long-term competitive advantages.

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