We discuss the consolidation of TKH Vision's 2D Vision group under the Allied Vision brand. CEO Robert Franz elaborates on the company's customer-centric approach, its diverse product portfolio, and the benefits of consolidating member companies to better serve its customers. The conversation also touches on Robert's extensive career in the industry, significant technological trends like AI and 3D vision, and future growth prospects for Allied Vision.

* Robert Franz on LI | linkedin.com/in/robert-franz1/ * Allied Vision Press Release | alliedvision.com/en/company/news/view/one-stop-shop-experience-for-2d-machine-vision

We kick off the year with an interview featuring David Dechow, a renowned expert in machine vision and industrial automation. David shares insights on his decades-long career, the importance of fundamentals in machine vision, and the value of mentorship and continuous learning. His thoughts on emerging trends in 3D imaging and the proper application of AI provide a compelling start to 2026 for both new and seasoned professionals.

* David Dechow on LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/daviddechow/ * "Best Practices for Implementing Vision Guided Robotics" | bit.ly/4aUFxI8 * A3 Certified Vision Professional Program | bit.ly/4qe6VWh * Motion AI | ai.motion.com/

We end the inaugural year of The MV Pro Podcast with a peek behind the curtain of MV Pro Media. This interview with CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Tom Tiner, discusses the challenges and opportunities of an increasingly international market, significant trends that caught the attention of the team in 2025, and big goals for 2026.

* Tom Tiner on LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/thomas-tiner/ * MV Pro Media | mvpromedia.com