Traditionally, 2D technology was the prevalent approach in the automation of the industrial sector. This has changed with the increasing complexity of applications that need to be automated, and 2D machine vision has gradually been pushed aside by 3D machine vision.
Railroad ties are mainly made of wood. In the production process fluorescent paint helps to determine the wood’s sap side orientation. A combination of red and green bandpass filters from MidOpt ensures that there is sufficient contrast between the fluorescent paint marker and the steel plates that are used to strengthen the wood.
3D sensors for high-resolution geometry and surface measurements detect smallest deviations and measure most precisely.
04.05.2022 - Lucid Vision Labs presented the Helios 2+ Time-of-Flight camera at Control.
Using artificial intelligence can be very worthwhile when it comes to identifying the bar codes on goods. Interfering factors can be identified quickly and easily both during commissioning of a system and during operation.
Retrofitting lines in the press industry with vision technology avoids replacements and helps to keep up with the peers.
When getting the most amount of detail from a moving target is critical, system developers are constantly looking for ways to increase framerates without compromising on image quality, ideally at minimal or no extra cost.
04.05.2022 - In order to improve quality assurance processes, users of Extend 3D solutions can add dynamic tool tracking to the projective display.
04.05.2022 - Aerotech’s Hex150-140HL is a miniature six-degrees-of-freedom (DOF) hexapod positioning system that provides precise translation in the X, Y, and Z directions and rotation about each of these axes.
04.05.2022 - ICP Germany is launching the PD11TGS 3.5-inch embedded board.
04.05.2022 - Verisurf presented version 2022 of its measurement software of the same name at Control.
04.05.2022 - Polyrix put the Polyscan surround 3D scanner at the centre of its trade fair presentation at Control.
03.05.2022 - Shape deviations and defects in shiny components are almost impossible to detect with the naked eye. That's why Specgage 3D sensors from Isra Vision use deflectometry to inspect surfaces fully automatically.
04.05.2022 - At control in Stuttgart, Senswork presented the 3D measuring system Z-Scan for the first time at the Fraunhofer special show “Contactless Measuring Technology”.
The company presented its products from the fields of industrial radiography and computed tomography (CT) as well as visual inspection and ultrasonic testing.
The new 64-channel OmniScan X3 tester brings enhanced features and performance to Olympus' field-proven phased array testers.
With the Flex lighting series from MBJ, users have a choice of beam, incident or transmitted light illuminators, the size of which they can determine in 100-mm steps.
Until now, users had to consider numerous aspects when choosing a level sensor: Frequency, media properties, environmental conditions, temperature range, process connection – to name just a selection. There was always a risk of choosing the wrong sensor. A new radar sensor now aims to remedy the situation by making it suitable for all applications.
In addition to smart components, sensors and imaging technologies for OEM intralogistics projects Vision Components presents the emitrace driver-assistance system from Retenua which is designed for demanding industrial environments.
Perfect timing: As Ethernet APL technology is being launched, users in the chemical industry are also eager to tackle the subject of safety. They’ve looked to the automotive industry, which has relied on the black-channel principle with Profisafe for many years.
29.04.2022 - With the industrial cameras of the FXO series, SVS-Vistek has an alternative in its program that guarantees short-term availability due to the strong regional structure of partners and suppliers as well as a high in-house production depth.
28.04.2022 - Lucid Vision Labs has announced the launch of Atlas Swir IP67-rated 1.3 MP and 0.3 MP cameras.
Industry 4.0, connectivity and networking are also hot topics in machine safety. From the user’s perspective, there are a number of concepts – each slightly different, but all sharing one thing in common – their use can boost productivity, transparency and flexibility in production.
28.04.2022 - Fujifilm introduces the Fujinon HF-XA-1F series for demanding applications.
27.04.2022 - Framos extended its sensor module ecosystem with the FSM-IMX678.
The challenge for any application is a safety concept that you scarcely notice. Particularly when there is poor visibility. So, at EuroChem in Antwerp, the gigantic conveyor with multiple discharge points, which is the central hub for storing and loading synthetic fertiliser, is now monitored using modern, safe radar technology.
27.04.2022 - Emergent Vision Technologies introduces the 10MP HZ-10000-G camera. Through the 100GigE QSFP28 interface, the camera can reach 1000 fps.
Krones produces systems and machines for making, filling and packaging beverages and liquid food. With the development of edge rollers made of tribo-polymers, Krones achieved its goal to improve its system speed.
19.04.2022 - With the new TO44 series, Vision & Control is expanding its Blue Vision family with three telecentric measuring lenses with an object field diameter of 44 mm.
19.04.2022 - Several new features are now available to users of the all-in-one embedded vision system IDS NXT ocean.
How do telecentric lenses work? And how exactly do they differ from fixed focal length lenses? This article introduces the peculiarities and explains why telecentric models are predominantly used in optical metrology.
A hot foil stamping machine was taken to the next level by increasing output and mastering accuracy challenges. This became possible by integrating machine vision, PLC and HMI systems for optimum synchronization.
The world’s first complete, fully hygienic mounting system for imaging components combines a stainless-steel frame design with hygienic camera enclosures.
A special type of synthetic fiber, glass fiber is also known as fiber glass, and is a material consisting of numerous, extremely fine fibers of glass. Its growing use in nonwoven applications has increased the need for accurate, automated inspection.
Built for extreme environments, IP69K certified lights are specifically engineered to withstand everything from prolonged liquid immersion to high-pressure steam cleaning and corrosive washdown solutions.
