WESTLAKE, OH -- Nordson has acquired Optical Control, a designer and developer of automatic counting systems based on x-ray technology.

The acquisition, terms of which were not announced, is expected to expand Nordson’s electronics test and inspection unit.

The transaction is not material to Nordson financial results.

Nuremberg, Germany-based Optical Control makes equipment for counting components on reels, strips and trays and basic inspection in printed circuit board manufacturing. It will become part of the Nordson Electronic Solutions product lines within Nordson’s Advanced Technology Systems segment, the company said in announcing the deal.

“Optical Control enhances Nordson’s test and inspection capabilities adding to our best-in-class x-ray product lineup within the electronics industry. We are excited to welcome the Optical Control associates to the Nordson family. We look forward to integrating their technical expertise and further diversifying the Test and Inspection solutions we can offer our customers,” said Joseph Stockunas, executive vice president, Nordson Advanced Technology – Electronics Systems.

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