Turbine blade specialist PolyTech has acquired German fiber optic sensor technology and data analytics outfit fos4X.
PolyTech said the deal, which includes up to 100 workers at the Munich-based outfit, will strengthen its blade technology offering.
The fos4X name and brand will be discontinued, and the current fos4X activities and offices in Germany and China will continue to operate as part of PolyTech.
Chief executive Mads Kirkegaard (pictured) said: “With the additional resources from fos4X, we are better prepared than ever before to co-design new turbine blade optimization and protection solutions with our customers to fit their specific needs – all the way from design to production and installation.
“It allows us to join forces with our customers as an experienced, trustworthy and reliable partner to push the boundaries of wind energy production even further, ultimately accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy.”
Fos4X boss Lars Hoffman added: “As a founder, I could not wish for a better match. As part of PolyTech, our intelligent sensor and software solutions will be further developed and the fos4X vision of abundant clean energy will be driven even more strongly than before.”