Business Nov 22. 2024
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Business Acquisition of the Helmet Mounted Display and Motion Tracking Businesses of Gentex Corporation Acquisition of the Helmet Mounted Display and Motion Tracking Businesses of Gentex Corporation
Thales has signed an agreement to acquire the Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) and motion tracking businesses from Gentex Corporation. Called “Visionix,” the combined group designs, develops and delivers HMD, inertial tracking and sensor fusion technology for defense and aerospace applications to customers worldwide.
The acquisition of Visionix will give Thales the ability to offer highly capable HMD technology amidst rigorous budget constraints within the market. Visionix’ motion tracking technology (sold under the brand name “InterSense”) integrated into its Scorpion™ Helmet Mounted Cueing System provides an optimal solution of choice for pilots and integrators that allows for rapid deployment as well as affordable procurement and life cycle costs.
“This acquisition is a strategic fit that complements Thales’ global portfolio of Helmet Mounted Sight and Display systems for rotary and fixed wing platforms. We will greatly benefit from these innovative and proven Visionix product offerings,” said Michel Mathieu, head of Thales’ Avionics Division.
“This new business dynamic enhances our ability to support warfighters by providing increased situational awareness in tough environments,” said Allan Cameron, President and CEO of Thales USA. “This acquisition will help us to achieve our ambition of growth in the US defense market,” he added.
The acquisition is conditional upon receiving certain regulatory approvals.
Photo: Visionix
