Jan Fransens holds a PhD in computer science from UHasselt and serves as the CTO of Apixa. Founded in 2007 as a high-tech spin-off from the PSI-VISICS computer vision lab at KU Leuven, Apixa has grown into a leading innovator in computer vision solutions for industry. Apixa tackles various visual automation and quality inspection challenges across various sectors combining cutting-edge research with real-world impact. Jan’s work focuses on taking vision systems from feasibility studies to robust deployment on the production floor.