PIXARGUS GmbH develops, manufactures and markets systems for optical inline measurement and inspection of continuously running long products, such as profiles, tubing, tubes and cables as well as webs made of a great variety of materials. Today, PIXARGUS systems are in use 24/7 in manufacturing operations in the automotive, health care, building and infrastructure as well as consumer goods sectors. The medium-sized company is a global “hidden champion” in optical inline quality inspection. Worldwide all major manufacturers of automotive rubber profiles use PIXARGUS systems for surface inspection and profile measurements. PIXARGUS is based in Würselen near Aachen/Germany. The company is active worldwide through its US branch and various international technical agencies.