Lower temperature fluctuations due to athermal image processing lenses
07.06.2022 – The manufacturer and supplier of optical components now also has athermal image processing lenses from Techspec in its portfolio.
Extended Range of Applications for the 10GigE Camera Series
07.06.2022 – With the integration of Sony's IMX487 UV-sensitive global shutter CMOS sensor, Matrix Vision is expanding the application possibilities of the GigE Vision cameras in the MV Bluecougar family.
IPCs Simplify Production, Packaging, and Logistics at Food Bottlers
A company specializing in liquid foods uses IPCs with Touch for the entire manufacturing and filling process right through to delivery. Read on these pages what distinguishes the IPCs and where they are used.
Flow Measurement Directly Installed
Besides pressure and temperature, flow is the most important parameter when gases or liquids are passed through pipes. Different technologies are available for its measurement. A transmitter is now intended to combine all the different technological approaches to flow measurement, which minimizes installation effort and maximizes flexibility.
From Exotic to Standard
Radar technology offers advantages over alternatives such as ultrasound or optosensor technology for many fields of application. Nevertheless, radar sensors have been used rather rarely in production and logistics for distance or level measurements. New radar sensors are now intended to be a solution for demanding applications in these areas as well - supported by a browser-based configuration tool for visualizing the signal curve for the precise adjustment of measuring ranges.
The Optimal Assembly Workstation
From a simple standard work table to a (partially) automated high-tech workstation with robotic support and optical assistance systems - with the right components, the optimum task-specific assembly workstation can be configured ready for use for almost any requirement.
Ethernet Switches for TSN
As a result of the standardization activities of the Industrial Automation Profile IEC/IEEE 60802, the convergent TSN network will be able to be used by further industrial applications in addition to Profinet via TSN. A new Ethernet switch supports all required TSN mechanisms of this Industrial Automation Profile on the hardware side. Therefore, based on an extended configuration, convergent use with OPC UA and further protocols is given in the future.
High-speed Thermal Imaging for Abusive Battery Testing
Intensive tests ensure that electric car or smartphone batteries are really safe. To do this, the energy storage units are stressed beyond the load limit and observed by high-speed thermal imaging cameras when they burn up or explode. In this way, astonishing insights can be gained.
Video Microscope Unit with Enlarged Field of View
A metrology manufacturer has equipped a video microscope for research and industrial quality assurance with a larger field of view and higher illumination quality.
More Accurate Results with Lower Concentration
A Raman mini-spectrometer module is designed to detect Raman-active molecules with greater accuracy, higher selectivity and in a broader wavelength range than other mini-spectrometers. This is to be made possible by more powerful laser optics and an improved detection unit.
Clamping Technology for Quality Assurance
At Control 2022, a clamping technology supplier showed users and partners from the world of measuring and testing technology all the new developments since the last event of this kind.
Inspection System for Glass Nonwoven Production
Optical inspection of fiberglass nonwovens for medical and construction products focuses on detecting defects and unevenly distributed fibers, which could impair durability or filter effectiveness. The camera-based inspection system combines the detection and visualization of defects to quickly identify their causes.
Fully Automatic Access Control with Infrared Camera and AI
Recording temperatures quickly and accurately and evaluating the data within a few seconds using artificial intelligence is important for fever screening, for example, to protect the residents of a senior citizens' residence from corona infection. This system is based on an industrial infrared camera.
Vision Sensor for Easy Reading of Codes
Automation in production and warehouse logistics requires flexible solutions that do not create unnecessary complexity. Devices that can perform different tasks and thus reduce the integration effort are ideal - such as camera-based vision sensors.
No computer Chips without Industrial Image Processing
Machine vision technologies contribute to a high level of quality in all process steps of semiconductor manufacturing. Which concrete application scenarios of industrial image processing are conceivable in the production and inspection of semiconductors and what relevance does the software have in this context?
Best Starting Point for Visual Intelligence
While the topic of embedded vision is not new, new opportunities are emerging with hardware developments. The following article provides an overview.
Swir Sensors from Sony and Their Applications
A new and promising technique for industrial applications is the use of near and short wavelength infrared light (NIR and Swir) to obtain information that is not visible to the human eye. In many cases, the information acquired at these wavelengths complements data from the visible spectrum (350 to 750 nm). This article defines that NIR wavelengths are in the range of 750 to 900 nm and Swir wavelengths are in the range of 900 to 2,500 nm.
Smart Modernization for Signal Data Processing Systems
Costs and effort for digitization are high if analog systems for signal data processing in traffic applications, logistics and monitoring are to be replaced. Retrofit solutions that expand analog systems without having to replace the entire infrastructure provide a remedy.
Quality Assurance Systems in Transition
Despite artificial intelligence, automation and additive manufacturing, inspection systems remain essential to industrial production. What is changing above all are the components. Quality assurance must therefore transform, for example in the direction of robot-assisted automatic 3D measurement systems.
Hyperspectral Imaging in the Recycling Industry
Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) is an integral part of quality control. Recently, hyperspectral cameras have also been used for the efficient reprocessing of construction timber.
IIoT Mobile Gateway Allows Data Exchange to Be Converted from CSD to Modern Communication Channels
The constantly increasing demand for bandwidth is leading to ever shorter communication technology cycles. The service life of capital goods in plant engineering thus sometimes significantly exceeds the availability of the selected data connection. The circuit-switched data service CSD is an example of this development. By the end of 2022, the existing communication solution must be replaced. A CSD over IP gateway allows plants communicating via CSD to continue using them with little effort instead of replacing them.
Cardboard Boxes Certified and Safely Folded
Digitalization has long since arrived in the packaging industry as well: Powerful control systems have taken the place of relay-based hardware and modern safety concepts are being implemented which, while providing the best possible protection, neither hinder processes nor encourage operators to tamper with them.
Companies Jointly Develop Slim Controller for More Space in PXI Express Systems
In the PXI Express housing, it's all about making the right use of the limited space. Together with an IPC partner, a housing manufacturer has now developed controller cards that are particularly narrow.
The Most Precise Robot in the World?
Machine tools still set the tone in terms of precision. But robots could soon challenge them for this top position in some areas of application. How? Answers are provided by the cooperation between the cycloidal gearbox specialist Nabtesco and the robot control expert Keba.
How the eSIM is Revolutionising the IoT
The eSIM (embedded SIM) is more than just a miniature version of the classic SIM card: with eUICC technology, it is possible to change network providers and tariffs at the click of a mouse. A closer look shows that networked companies cannot get around eSIMs.
Three-Phase Asynchronous Motor in the Closing Machine for Non-Stop Passage of Imperfectly Closed Boxes
The Econo-Pak closing machines process filled folding boxes made of cardboard or corrugated board. The folding boxes are filled with food and non-food products beforehand and then closed with hot glue or air. The stable and uninterrupted throughput of the folding boxes is ensured by several upper rotors driven by AC housing motors.
Optimised AOI Programming with Digital Twin
The Pilot AOI system software is the interface for operating systems for automatic optical 3D inspection (3D AOI) and solder paste inspection (SPI) for electronics manufacturing. With version 6.7, users receive a comprehensive update that greatly shortens programming processes.
Digital Microscope Camera for Standard Brightfield Imaging
19.05.2022 - The Olympus Evident LC35 microscope camera is equipped with a 3.5 megapixel CMOS sensor. With versatile exposure times and resolution modes, the camera enables the display of high-quality brightfield images.
LIV Test systems for Laser Diodes
19.05.2022 - Instrument Systems has expanded its LIV test equipment with the Specwin Pro. The LIV test is a quick and easy method to determine the essential performance parameters of laser diodes.
Complete Measurement and Analysis with Computed Tomography
18.05.2022 - Werth Messtechnik is expanding the Tomoscope-XS compact device family and increasing the range of functions, ease of use and speed of the Winwerth measuring software. Thus, the advantages of the X-ray tube technology of the Tomoscope-XS and Tomoscope-XS-Plus devices are now also available for stronger X-ray sources with 200 kV acceleration voltage.
Computed Tomography for 3D Metrology and Analysis
18.05.2022 - Waygate Technologies presented its industrial radiography and computed tomography (CT) products as well as visual inspection and ultrasonic testing at Control.
High speed frequency converter for many applications
13.05.2022 - High-speed converters for stationary applications represent a very special niche that Sieb & Meyer covers with its product range.
Slip rings for medical technology
13.05.2022 - Servotecnica's SVTS A series of encapsulated slip rings without a hollow shaft ensure trouble-free electrical connection of up to 30 individual lines in the smallest of spaces.
Monotube linear axes with extended temperature range
13.05.2022 - The series of the 100% corrosion-resistant single-tube linear unit E-II stainless steel from RK Rose+Krieger is growing: Thanks to a special material mix, the new high-temperature variants of the stainless steel axis are suitable for use at temperatures of up to 150 °C.
Network driverless transport vehicles
13.05.2022 - With the VDA 5050 communication interface, driverless transport vehicles from different manufacturers can be networked with one another.
