Thanks to the platform strategy, which is a real added value for our customers, the products are highly individualizable, enabling minCam to offer customized solutions to its clients. This concept is also implemented in new products, which enables minCam to reduce the development period and reduce the cost.

The story of minCam

2005

minCam was founded by Hermann Fritz

The vision was to develop a product portfolio of optical pipe inspection systems
2006

HCM series as prototype of the mC-series

First version of minCord, a very small and compact optical inspection system for pipes from 15 up to 80mm diameter
2007

Introduction of the Duo systems

The duo Set, a revolutionary development, which combines two optical inspection systems in one device.
2008

From One-Man Business to Ltd.

The company minCam was founded in December 2008
2009

New location of the company

The new location of minCam was opened in Fischen nearby Oberstdorf.
2010

Successful market introduction of the mC-series

Market introduction of the new mC-series, optical inspection systems for pipes between 15 up to 400mm diameter.
2011

minCam acquires assets of TV-IS GmbH

minCam acquires assets of the company TV-IS Gmbh, including know how of a fully developed platform. Also, experienced engineers join minCam.
2013

Market introduction of the new pan & tilt inspection system minCam360

The pan & tilt inspection system distinguishes itself by an extremely robust camera head, one of the smallest in the market, which allows even an inspection of pipes with 70mm diameter. The system is unbeatable regarding the bend mobility.
2015

Market introduction of the mC80

The big optical inspection system up to 130m push rod length captures the market
2018

HQIB acquires minCam & new CEO

Harald Quandt Industriebeteiligungen GmbH (“HQIB”) acquires minCam GmbH. Harald Quandt Industriebeteiligungen GmbH is the principal investment firm of the family Harald Quandt joined by a small, select number of (industrial) families and partners. As part of the network, the industrial experience as well the resources of HQIB the well positioned company shall continue its successful development. Hermann Fritz resigns as CEO, Frank Keller becomes CEO.
2019

New CEOs

Thomas Viell and Axel Riedisser become CEOs, Frank Keller leaves.
2020

Foundation of the Rausch International Group (RIG)

Foundation of the Rausch International Group (RIG) as a joint corporate group with Rausch GmbH for strategic and operational cooperation. With 180 employees, the group is one of the top 5 in the world market. Together, Rausch and minCam cover the entire range of pipe and sewer examinations from house connections to municipal areas.
2021

New location of the company

Construction of the new company building. Planned move from Langenwang to Immenstadt in November.

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