AMETEK Acquires LKC Technologies

DW Healthcare Partners Invests in LKC Technologies

June 6, 2023

Medical Devices

DW Healthcare Partners, a healthcare-focused private equity firm, completed an investment in LKC Technologies, maker of the handheld RETeval electroretinography/visual evoked potential device. The transaction positions LKC to scale its diagnostic medical-device business globally under new CEO Dina Dubey as founder Jim Datovech transitions from the CEO role.

AMETEK Acquires Kern Microtechnik

February 4, 2025

Manufacturing

AMETEK, Inc. has acquired Kern Microtechnik, a German manufacturer of ultra‑precision machining equipment and optical inspection systems, to bolster AMETEK's Ultra Precision Technologies capabilities within its Electronic Instruments Group. Kern is headquartered near Munich, Germany and generates approximately €50 million in annual sales; AMETEK cited technology, market and geographic expansion synergies from the transaction.

AMETEK Acquires Virtek Vision International

October 31, 2024

Manufacturing

AMETEK, Inc. has acquired Virtek Vision International, a Waterloo, Ontario–based developer and manufacturer of laser-based projection and AI-driven inspection systems. The acquisition brings Virtek into AMETEK’s Electronic Instruments Group to complement its Creaform business and broaden automated 3D scanning, projection and inspection capabilities for aerospace, defense and industrial customers.

AMETEK Acquires Paragon Medical from American Securities for ~$1.9B

October 31, 2023

Medical Devices

AMETEK, Inc. has agreed to acquire Paragon Medical, a Pierceton, Indiana-based contract manufacturer of medical components and instruments, from private equity firm American Securities in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.9 billion. The deal advances AMETEK’s capabilities and footprint in medical device manufacturing and is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

AMETEK Acquires United Electronic Industries

September 6, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

AMETEK, Inc. has acquired United Electronic Industries (UEI), a Norwood, Massachusetts–based designer and manufacturer of data acquisition, test, measurement and control solutions. UEI will join AMETEK's Electronic Instruments Group to expand the company's capabilities in data acquisition and testing across aerospace, defense, energy and semiconductor end markets.

AMETEK Acquires FARO Technologies

July 22, 2025

Manufacturing

AMETEK, Inc. has completed its acquisition of FARO Technologies, Inc. for $44.00 per share in cash (approximately $920 million, net of cash acquired). FARO will join AMETEK's Ultra Precision Technologies Division within the Electronic Instruments Group, adding 3D metrology, imaging, software and service capabilities to AMETEK's industrial technology portfolio; FARO reported annual sales of roughly $340 million.