Averna (Company) facts for kids
| Private Company | |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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Number of employees
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400 (November 2017) |
Averna is a company called Averna Technologies. It helps other companies make sure their products work perfectly. Averna does this by creating special testing systems.
They have about 400 employees and offices in 11 places around the world. Their main office is in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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What Does Averna Do?
Averna was started in 1999. They build smart systems to test products. Imagine a robot checking if a toy works, or if a car part is safe. That's what Averna helps with!
They work with many different industries, including:
- Companies that build airplanes and rockets (aerospace)
- Car manufacturers (automotive)
- Companies that make everyday items (consumer products)
- Groups that work on defense technology
- Medical companies (life sciences)
- Companies that make computer chips (semiconductor)
- Phone and internet companies (telecom)
How Averna Tests Products
Averna uses advanced technology to make sure products are high quality. They create:
- Automated test systems: These are machines that test products very quickly and accurately.
- Vision inspection systems: These systems use cameras to check for tiny flaws that people might miss.
- Prototyping: They help companies test new ideas and designs before making many products.
Averna's Special Skills
Averna has experts in many technical areas. These skills help them build amazing test solutions:
- Radio Frequency (RF) and Microwave: This is about how wireless signals work, like for your phone or Wi-Fi. Averna tests devices that use these signals.
- Fiber Optics: This involves sending information using light through thin glass fibers, like for super-fast internet.
- Machine Vision and Machine Learning: This is teaching computers to "see" and understand images, and to learn from data.
- Mechatronics: This combines mechanics, electronics, and computer engineering to create smart machines.
- Instrumentation and Control Systems: These are tools and systems used to measure things and control how machines work.
Averna's Important Partnerships
Averna works with many other important companies and organizations. These partnerships show that Averna is a trusted and skilled company.
They have special certifications like ISO. This means they follow high standards for quality. They are also a top partner with companies like National Instruments and Keysight Technologies. These partners help Averna create the best testing solutions.
Averna's Journey: A Timeline
Averna has grown a lot since it started. Here are some key moments in their history:
- 1999: Averna was founded with just 3 employees.
- February 2008: Averna grew by acquiring a company called Mindready Solutions Inc.
- April 2009: They acquired another U.S. company, DAQTron Inc.
- 2014: Averna was named "Alliance Partner of the Year" by National Instruments, a big honor!
- September 2014: They acquired Cal-Bay Systems, a company on the U.S. West Coast.
- March 2015: Averna received an award for new product innovation in cable networks.
- April 2015: A Canadian investment fund, Tandem Expansion Fund, invested in Averna.
- October 2015: Averna's DP-1000 product won a "5 Diamonds Innovation Award" for its smart technology.
- December 2015: Their RP-6100 product was named one of the "Hot 100 Products of 2015" by EDN Network.
- March 2016: Averna acquired Test & Measurement Solutions of Europe, expanding their reach.
- June 2016: They also acquired Nexjen Systems in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- May 2017: Averna was recognized for having many certified experts in important software tools like LabVIEW and TestStand.
- September 2017: Averna became a "Platinum Partner" with PTC, another important technology company.
