Comprehensive Protection for Military Electronics
At Enforce Tac 2026, Rose Systemtechnik showcased a wide range of defense-grade enclosures designed to protect electronic components in various military applications.
The Heart of LiDAR Technology: Photosensors
Einstein’s photoelectric effect underpins ToF LiDAR, enabling photon detection for imaging, automation, and sensing.
It Does Not Always Have to Be a Humanoid Robot
Mythomorphic design adds a distinct perspective to social robotics. Inspired by myths and fantasy rather than humans or animals, the article classifies examples and examines related opportunities and risks.
3D laser scanning for 100 percent inspection
Modern production requires precise, fast, and fully automated inspection processes. The robot-assisted inline measurement system Flexscan meets this requirement with two 3D compact sensors
Chatbots for Dead, Endangered, and Extinct Languages
Possibilities and Limitations of Generative AI for Continuing Education.
Practical Information with Technical Relevance at the 2026 Control Expert Days
The Quality Assurance (QA) community will meet at the Control Expert Days in Stuttgart to exchange professional insights on the 20th and 21st of May, 2026.
Compact, Cooled SWIR Camera
Balluff has developed the most compact cooled SWIR camera in the world. The sensor is cooled by a Peltier element, and the generated heat is transferred directly to the housing.
Image Analysis Software Denk Match AI
AI-based matching process for object-based recognition without prior training.
Optical Measuring Device QM-Fit
QM‑Fit is a compact, intuitively operated vision measuring system that uses automatic part and geometry recognition to begin measurements immediately after the workpiece is placed.
100GigE Cameras of the Zenith Series
The 100GigE cameras in Emergent’s Zenith Series are pushing to higher resolutions and framerates using back-illuminated Sony sensors.
Protective Windows Silwir
Midopt Silwir is a series of high-performance protective windows for thermal imaging systems in the long-wave infrared range (LWIR, 8–12 µm).
3D Camera Nion
The Nion 3D time-of-flight camera combines high spatial resolution with precise depth perception for detailed 3D data, even with fast movements or in difficult environments.
Confocal High Temperature Sensors IFS2407-HT/VAC
The confocal chromatic high-temperature sensors are designed for measurements in demanding environments.
2D/3D Vision System for Robots
Deployed in weeks not months, the system uses Zebra FS40 & FS42 industrial scanners and Photoneo Motioncam-3D cameras for real-time, high-resolution barcode, ID, and 3D point-cloud data capture.
Evocam board camera
The VCSBC Evocam from Vision Components is an all-in-one smart board-level camera with MediaTek processor for fast and easy vision integration.
Image Processing Software Dragonfly 3D World
Dragonfly 3D World is an AI-enabled image processing and analysis platform for industrial inspection workflows.
SWIR Smart Camera Alecs
The Alecs Smart Camera portfolio is now extended with the Sony IMX993 SWIR sensor, a 3.2 MP InGaAs sensor with 2080 × 1544 resolution, global shutter, and a spectral range of 400–1700 nm.
Smart Camera PV4
The Vision Sensor PV4 is a compact, modular, and freely programmable AI vision sensor for industrial image processing.
Optatec 2026: Photonics for the Future
An international expert audience will attend the 17th Optatec international trade fair for optical technologies, taking place in Frankfurt from the 5th through the 7th of May, 2026.
Compact Powerhouses with Versatile Configurability
New additions to the Faulhaber DC motor range: the high-performance 1437 GXR, 1424 and 1437 SXR models. When combined with the 14GPT gearbox and the IEP3 encoder, they provide a solution that fits the motor’s diameter.
Integrated Lens Control with Canon RF Mount
Under license of Canon, camera models in the high-performance Baumer LX series were developed that fully integrate the current RF mount—without adapters or additional cables.
Active Alignment in Assembly and Connection Technology
Reliable manufacturing processes are essential for the assembly and interconnection technology of photonics and optoelectronics systems.
Weld Seam Inspection Through Optical Coherence Tomography
A stand-alone OCT-based sensor system enables precise, continuous seam inspection in GMA welding, reducing the effort required for downstream quality checks.
