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In addition, CMOSIS\u2019s NanEye miniature camera module line is used for endoscopy-like medical applications, and recently won the German Innovation Award for Non-Clinical Intensive Care. CMOSIS\u2019s projected revenues for 2015 are approx. \u20ac60m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cAcquiring CMOSIS extends our position of market leader in optical sensors, and strengthens our position as the leading pure-play sensor solutions provider for growth markets including Industry 4.0, Internet of Things, and medical diagnostics. Integrating cameras with advanced optical sensors will drive new sensor solutions across vertical markets and accelerate our growth plans as we combine CMOSIS\u2019 leading edge IP and design capabilities with our manufacturing competence and optical sensor strengths.\u201d<\/strong> said Kirk Laney, CEO of ams.<\/p>\n<p>Thomas Riener, EVP Marketing &amp; Strategy at ams, added: <strong>\u201cWe benefited from Livingstone\u2019s help and advice \u2013 from valuation through to tactics, negotiation, and hands-on support. We look forward to working with Livingstone again on future transactions.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cCMOSIS has built a leading position in some of the most challenging imaging applications based on our deep technology expertise in CMOS area and line scan image sensors. We are excited to join ams, creating a leader in advanced imaging solutions. ams\u2019 technical and operational expertise will strengthen our own our own offering, and we will benefit from having access to potential new customers to realise our full growth potential.\u201d<\/strong> added Luc de Mey, CEO of CMOSIS.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Ralf Nowak, Partner at Livingstone D\u00fcsseldorf, concluded: <strong>\u201cWe\u2019re delighted to have helped ams complete another important acquisition in pursuit of its wider growth 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