Portable Metrology for Quality Control
Creaform’s new Handyscan 3D|EVO Series offers portable, metrology‑grade 3D scanning for precise, efficient inspection. It helps QC/QA teams measure complex parts without CMM bottlenecks.
Contributions
Precise Down to the Nanometer
Interferometry is crucial in semiconductor, packaging, and medical industries. New white‑light systems offer nanometer precision, high measurement rates, and are ideal for inline industrial use.
Flexible Thermal Cameras for Use in Industry
Thermography is now essential in industrial workflows. With advanced cameras and intelligent algorithms, thermal imaging can be tailored to processes and opens new opportunities for manufacturers.
High-tech Analysis of Human Movement
The mission of a US institute isn’t just to capture high-speed movement – it’s to understand whether that movement actually maximizes performance while minimizing the risk of injury.
Efficient Food Manufacturing Enabled by Prism Cameras
Powerful machine vision systems play a crucial role in optical quality control in the food industry. James Cameron, Sales Director EMEA at JAI, explains the requirements and solutions for the food industry.
Filling Inspection in Turbo Mode
When a beverage can fizzes perfectly, high-tech is behind it. Two companies have developed a reliable 3D inspection solution to make this possible.
“Cybersecurity has become a basic requirement for industry”
Security expert Thomas Hopfner from software manufacturer MVTec explains why networked production environments are a preferred target for attacks.
Evaluating a Short Distance OCR Setup Using High Resolution Optics and Deep Learning
A high resolution imaging setup was evaluated to determine how well small characters can be captured and interpreted at close range under typical industrial conditions.
Protective Windows: Finding a Germanium Alternative for LWIR Imaging
In this interview, Mike Giznik, President of Midopt, explains why Silwir is a good choice for applications such as industrial inspection, defense, and autonomous systems.
Could the global industrial automation market face another supply chain crunch?
In 2025, industrial automation OEMs faced uncertainty due to a US-China trade policy shift, delaying orders.
Image Processing Expertise Under One Strong Brand
From January 2026, Allied Vision will unite with Chromasens, Mikrotron, NET, and SVS-Vistek, combining their technological expertise. CEO Robert Franz emphasizes customer-centricity and motivations for this approach.
Spectronet Collaboration Conference 2025
International Conference for Photonics and Machine Vision
Automatic Defect Detection in Laser Welding and Brazing with AI
Process Monitoring in Automotive Production.
Systematic Characterization of Ring-Shaped Laser Beams
New metrics for meaningful analysis beyond ISO 11146.
Thermal and Visual Image Synchronized
Efficient Analysis Through Combined Image Data.
The Rise of Photonic and Neuromorphic Computing: A New Era for AI Hardware
Computer Architectures for future data processing
Additive manufacturing of metal becomes more efficient, and sustainable
AI-driven beam shaping and multispectral imaging combined.
Photonics West 2026: Industrial Machine Vision Takes Center Stage
The new Vision Tech Expo showcases the latest trends in AI machine vision, embedded vision, and 3D sensor technology
SPS 2025: Cautious optimism in automation
A picture of the mood of the German economy
There’s a Large Hippo Resting in the Mud
Virtual Video Safaris for Blind and Visually Impaired People
Productivity Boost for the Frontline
Machine Vision and AMRs as Part of AI-Driven Strategies in Manufacturing and Warehouse Operations
A New Approach to Fan Inspection
Reliable Quality Control during the Production of Fans for Diesel Engines
Simplified Integration
Intelligent Lens Systems for Remote and Mobile Applications
MWIR system camera for continuous industrial operation
Entry into infrared imaging
Sensor Fusion in Outdoor Applications
AI-Driven Collision Warning System for Mobile Machinery
Time of Flight Method Ensures Depth Perception
Shape Recognition, Object Positioning, and Distance Measurements in Logistics
Measurement uncertainty in manufacturing: Understanding the basics
Why precise measurement results alone are not enough
Optical Metrology Technology: Focus-Variation and its Advanced Extensions
Basics of Measurement Technology
Targeted Grasping of the Right Object
2D Images Combined with Deep Learning Enable Robust Detection Rates
Who inspects inspection systems?
Automated quality control requires self-monitoring inspection systems
“Positioning Adcole Sustainably as First Choice”
Interview with Dirk Broichhausen: Leading Adcole's Precision Measurement Instruments in Germany
Hyperspectral Imaging for Surface and Layer Analysis
Optical Wafer Inspection
No More Input Errors Despite High Efficiency
Automated Precision Measurement System
