About us

IDS stands for modular, powerful USB, GigE and 3D cameras with a great range of sensors and variants. With IDS NXT, we are presenting a completely new generation of vision app-based sensors and cameras - unlimited possibilities for applications of the future. True to our philosophy "It's so easy!" all our industrial cameras are perfectly compatible and easy to handle. Simplicity means efficiency. Since it was founded as a two-person company back in 1997, IDS has developed into a successful, independent and ISO certified family company. Our approximately 280 employees around the world are real team players and work with joy and by conviction for you and your projects.

IDS cameras are used in an almost unlimited range of applications. They can be found in equipment, plant, and mechanical engineering in sectors including the automotive, packaging, and printing industry, as well as in food technology. Industrial cameras from IDS also provide the indispensable eyes for numerous applications in robotics, medical technology, traffic monitoring, security, kiosk systems, and logistics. Whether in an industrial or non-industrial setting: our CMOS cameras assist companies worldwide in optimizing processes, ensuring quality, driving research, conserving raw materials, and serving people.

The combination of high quality "Made in Germany" technology, long-term availability, and exceptional ease of use makes IDS cameras unique. We develop and manufacture all our products aiming to provide our customers the best user experience in the vision market.

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