The IMSE-CNM has actively participated in the creation of different Spin-Offs:
Anafocus (Teledyne-Anafocus)
AnaFocus is a spin-off born within the Seville Microelectronics Institute in 2004. In September 2014 the company was acquired by the English company E2V, as part of its image sensors department. In March 2017, the American company Teledyne Technologies completed its acquisition of e2v, so Anafocus changed its trade name to Teledyne Anafocus, and became part of the multinational.
It is based in the Cartuja Science and Technology Park in Seville. Its facilities include optical testing labs, qualification labs, and clean room facilities for sorting image sensor wafers and testing of packaged samples. You also have access to the Teledyne e2v group's expertise in high-performance imaging solutions.
Nowdays, Teledyne AnaFocus is a provider of high-performance standard and custom technology, high-quality vision, and CMOS sensor technology for the high-end industrial, professional, scientific, medical and surveillance markets. So, Teledyne Anafocus works with the world's leading manufacturers of industrial cameras as well as the leading manufacturers of vision-based automatic inspection systems for production lines. Teledyne AnaFocus works mainly in 5 markets: machines for scientific uses, industrial automation machines, in health technology (endoscopes, ultrasound, X-rays ...), in barcode readers ( (greatly expanded in most existing readers) and in three-dimensional sensors to measure depth.
Chronocam (Prophesee)
Chronocam is a spin-off that was born in 2015 to develop an event-based vision detection and processing technology. Its innovative bio-inspired AI approach has gained significant acceptance in the automotive, industrial automation, surveillance and IoT markets. After five years, Chronocam is now Prophesee.
The main objective of Prophesee (Chronocam) is to transform the landscape of computer vision. Through higher performance, faster data processing, and greater energy efficiency, Prophesee (Chronocam) aims to improve security, productivity, and user experiences in many ways that are not possible with existing technology.
Currently, Prophesee is based in Paris, with offices in China, Japan, and USA. The company has a team of more than 100 engineers and researchers, supported by leading international investors such as iBionext, 360 Capital Partners , Intel Capital , Robert Bosch Venture Capital, Supernova Invest, Renault Group and European Investment Bank. The company is currently at the forefront of event-based computer vision.
Grai Matter Labs
https://www.graimatterlabs.ai/
Grai Matter Labs is a spin off that was founded in 2016. It has its headquarters in Paris and offices in Eindhoven and Milpitas. GrAI Matter Labs, is a pioneer of ultra-low-power neuromorphic computing. It is inspired by the biology of the human brain to implement, in the form of processors, programmable applications capable of introducing AI with machine learning abilities in all cutting-edge devices.
These processors power autonomous navigation platforms, allowing cars, robots and drones to navigate in real life thanks to optimized AI. Other business areas to be developed include: intelligent cognitive assistants with the aim of bringing artificial intelligence to homes or smartphones, or for intelligent monitoring in healthcare settings.
Phobos Solutions
https://www.fobossolutions.com/
Fobos Solutions is a spinf-off that was born in 2014. It is based in Vigo. This Spanish engineering company has developed in collaboration with the CSIC an avian biomimetic unmanned aerial vehicle (DRONE) that emulates the behavior of birds and has application in the protection of crops and fish farms. This drone is capable of mimicking the behavior of predators to scare flocks of smaller birds that each year account for thousands of losses in crops.
These processors power autonomous navigation platforms, allowing cars, robots and drones to navigate in real life thanks to optimized AI. Other business areas to be developed include: intelligent cognitive assistants with the aim of bringing artificial intelligence to homes or smartphones, or for intelligent monitoring in healthcare settings.
Oclose
Oclose is a spin off that was born in 2013. The main objective of this company was the creation of highly secure electronic access systems. To this end, it designed and produced smart lock systems, which were very easy to install, and which could be controlled by smartphone applications and website administrators.