The company name OPTOLUTION has its origin in the words OPTics and sOLUTION. Entry into the new business area `flying measurement systems` with the development, testing and marketing of the flying measurement platform `OPTOkopter`. Start of small series production and international marketing of own low-cost PIV assortment incl. integration into PIVlab (open source MATLAB toolbox by collaborator Dr. William Thielicke), Expansion of international sales activities (including China and North America).