Carlsbad, CA –Machine Vision Products today announced the appointment of Paul Groome as their sales and marketing manager for Western North American and corporate accounts. The recruitment is part of Machine Vision Products on going plans to improve customer contact and raise market awareness of their industry leading micro-electronic, packaging AOI and SMT Inspection products.

"Paul’s extensive industry experience will be invaluable as we introduce new products and address new markets. His knowledge of electronics manufacturing & the electronics market will improve our ability to pro-actively address the needs of our customers.” said Richard Osborne, North American Sales Manager of Machine Vision Products.

Educated at the University of Hertfordshire, St Albans, England, Mr. Groome has been instrumental in many of the major In-Circuit imaging, and X-Ray innovations in the manufacturing industry. His experience encompasses over 20 years in the test and inspection industry with knowledge spanning Semiconductors, ASIC Design, In-Circuit Test, PCB Design, Automated Optical Inspection and Automated X-Ray Inspection.