MVTec, BMG, Bosch Rexroth Partner on Vision
The alliance brings MVTec's HALCON machine vision software into Bosch Rexroth's ctrlX OS automation ecosystem through BMG's Nexeed Integrated Vision app.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Robotics
MVTec, BMG, and Bosch Rexroth have formed a partnership to integrate machine vision into automation systems. Users can run HALCON-based vision functions directly within the Linux-based ctrlX OS ecosystem.
Why it matters
The partnership aims to help machine builders, system integrators, and manufacturers deploy machine vision more easily within automation environments. Nexeed Integrated Vision serves as the bridge connecting the HALCON software with the ctrlX OS.
The integration combines HALCON machine vision software with the Linux-based ctrlX OS, which forms the software foundation of Bosch Rexroth's ctrlX CORE control platform and is available as a hardware-independent solution. Specific performance metrics, supported hardware, and compatibility limits were not disclosed.
The players
MVTec
MVTec is a German company headquartered in Munich that develops the HALCON machine vision software widely used in industrial inspection and automation.
Bosch Rexroth
Bosch Rexroth is a German industrial technology company based in Lohr am Main, known for its ctrlX automation platform and drive and control systems.
BMG
BMG is a German automation company headquartered in Blaichach that develops the Nexeed Integrated Vision app linking machine vision to industrial control software.
The details
Nexeed Integrated Vision connects the machine vision software with the operating system, allowing HALCON-based functions to run alongside other automation applications. Users access apps from Bosch Rexroth and other providers through the ctrlX OS Store.
Timeline
• Partnership announced in a press release dated November 6, 2026.
The Tech Race
The partnership extends the ctrlX OS ecosystem, which Bosch Rexroth built as a hardware-independent Linux-based platform, by adding third-party machine vision capabilities to its existing app store. It reflects a wider industry push to bundle vision and control software so that automation vendors compete on integrated platforms rather than standalone components.
For machine builders and system integrators, the partnership offers a path to add machine vision to automation projects through a single operating environment rather than separate tools. Practical adoption will depend on licensing, hardware support, and integration effort, none of which were detailed in the announcement.
The takeaway
Machine vision is becoming a standard layer within industrial control platforms, so buyers should evaluate how well vision tools integrate with their existing automation software before committing. Confirm licensing and hardware compatibility directly with the vendors involved.
Further reading
Explore more automation developments in our Robotics coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Vision Systems Design.
