All-in-One Solution Receives US Patent
27.07.2022 – The Led lighting manufacturer has been awarded patent number US 11,328,380 B2 for its machine vision innovation, the Do All Light.
AI-Based Code Readers With Self-Optimisation
27.07.2022 – The DMR410/420 code readers with automatic optimisation of the reading strategy enable high process reliability.
Advanced Collaborative Robot Compatibility
27.07.2022 – To simplify the transition to automation, Creaform, a business unit of Ametek, introduces the version of the VXscan-R software modules
Beyond Visible Cameras Expand the Usable Range of Light
26.07.2022 – The company has launched its Beyond Visible range of extended wavelength cameras.
Two lenses in One for Thermal Imaging Cameras
The Flex View DFOV camera lens saves time and increases the inspection accuracy of the Flir Axxx and Txxx series thermal imaging cameras.
High-Speed CoaXPress Camera for Industrial Machine Vision
The company has developed the Eosens 21CXP2 to complement its high-speed CoaXPress camera series.
Multi-Camera Image Processing Systems for Rack and Control Cabinet
20.07.2022 – With Vicosys 19001 and Vicosys 6300 Compact, the company presents two multi-camera systems for industrial image processing.
Vending Machines for Ice Cream
Ice machines in swimming pools, amusement parks or service areas provide cooling on hot days. The selection and payment at the current generation of machines is anything but a pleasure. Seco Manufaktur wants to change this with its Secomat IC One Indoor.
The perfect wave
It takes enormous electromechanical forces to create up to 1,000 ocean-like waves per hour in Wavegarden's artificial surfing lagoons. A channel-free wiring system creates space for the numerous frequency converters and also ensures that the control cabinet climate is homogenized.
Decentralized frequency converter
29.06.2022 - The new decentralized frequency converter series DGM Modular is intended for controlling asynchronous motors and synchronous reluctance motors.
Automated servo press
29.06.2022 - Automating the loading and unloading of machines increases efficiency in production - especially if the subsequent manual visual inspection also runs automatically. AI-pro develops individual solutions for this and supplements machines such as the servo press from Tox Pressotechnik with robots and artificial intelligence.
XYZ positioning system for semiconductor inspection
29.06.2022 - Steinmeyer Mechatronik developed the XYZ positioning system for automated inspection specifically for the quality control of large wafers, probe cards and printed circuit boards.
Modular high-torque gearbox for heavy-duty use
Nabtesco is expanding the Neco series with sizes for heavy-duty applications.
Gear motor with high energy efficiency
29.06.2022 - The Duodrive from Nord Drivesystems is an integrated geared motor concept in a hygienic wash-down design and now covers a power range of up to 3 kW.
Improved brushed DC motors
29.06.2022 - Dunkermotoren has improved the thermal management and corrosion resistance of the GR series brushed DC motors.
3D Sensor Allrounder for the Inspection of Beverage Containers
28.06.2022 – Automation Technology offers its C5-2040CS 3D compact sensor for the inspection of beverage containers, a sensor that can be used as an all-rounder for bottle and can inspection.
Release 2.2 of the Control Platform Automation1
28.06.2022 – The software developers at Aerotech have realised Automation1, a motion control platform that can integrate the entire periphery. It is intended to gradually replace the previous Aerotech control platforms A3200, Ensemble and Soloist.
New line portal for positioning in the X and Z direction
27.06.2022 – With the new line portal HSL, Hiwin presents a flexible unit for positioning in the X and Z direction.
Vibrometer To Go
27.06.2022 – The Vibro Go is a vibration measuring device specially developed for mobile use.
Software Speeds up Inspections and Reporting in Thermal Imaging
24.06.2022 – Inspection specialist PFE Limited uses Flir Thermal Studio thermal imaging software to inspect industrial processes.
More Efficient Quality Control Through Measurement Software
24.06.2022 – Users now have access to the universal measuring software Zeiss Calypso 2022 with a focus on ruled geometry
Linear system with configuration options
Rollon has developed the O-Rail especially for larger handling applications. Strong, simple and versatile, the linear system features a robust three-track guide.
Software environment for drives
Dunkermotoren has released the final release of Nexofox Motioncode.
Servo amplifier becomes more resistant
The compact B&R servo drive is now suitable for use under aggressive atmospheric conditions and at temperatures down to -25°C.
Frequency converter certified according to EMV-ILA standard
ABB has now had its ACx580 drives certified according to the EMC ILA standard. The certification is valid for drives ACH580, ACQ580 and ACS580 with power up to 55 kW.
Fibre Optic Sensors for Automated Production Processes
23.06.2022 – The optoelectronic fibre optic sensors Optocontrol CLS1000 are used for position controls as well as for position and presence detection.
Arenaview with Jupyterlab support
22.06.2022 – Lucid adds Jupyterlab development environment to Arenaview for testing, validating and prototyping camera features and system performance
High-performance Scanner with Blue Laser Technology
21.06.2022 – Creaform, a business unit of Ametek, expands the Handyscan Scan 3D Silver series with two more high-performance scanners, Handyscan Scan 307 Elite and Handyscan Scan 700 Elite.
Embedded Vision and Machine Learning Combined
20.06.2022 – Allied Vision enables the realisation of GenICam-based image processing applications with CSI-2 cameras.
Digital Machine Vision Systems at Embedded World 2022
15.06.2022 – At Embedded World 2022, Solectrix showed Hive, a development environment for entry-level real-time modelling in image data processing, a digital 3D upgrade for stereo microscopes and features for the Proframe frame grabber system.
inspect award 2022: Vote now and choose the best innovations
The jury of the inspect award 2022 has nominated ten products each in the categories "Vision" and "Automation + Control". Now it's the turn of the readers of WileyIndustryNews to choose the best innovations in machine vision and optical metrology of 2022.
"Networking Is only just Beginning"
Christian Heller, Head of Product Management at K. A. Schmersal, talks about the role of digitalization and networking as well as radio technology in machine safety.
Machine Safety: Best Networked
Networking is the trend - also in machine safety. The electrical designer has various options for connecting safety switching devices that offer significant advantages over conventional series connection. Which solution is best depends on the individual requirements.
"Ethernet-APL an Excellent Transmission Medium for Field Level Connectivity".
Stefan Ditting, product manager at Hima, talks about increasing plant efficiency with Ethernet APL as well as infrastructure availability and compatible field devices.
"The Key Word Is Data Quality"
Lea Fronzek, Single Pair Ethernet Product Manager at Escha, talks about the role of connectors in networked production and how to make plant setup, operation and maintenance more efficient and cost-effective with SPE.
