Scan Head with Beam Shaper for Fuel Cell Production
14.04.2022 - Scanlab develops new system concepts for laser applications such as laser welding of bipolar plates and additive manufacturing (metal 3D printing).
Autonomous Machine Vision System
14.04.2022 - Inspekto has equipped its AI-controlled image processing system S70 with a new software system. The system enables full control over quality assurance processes without users having to commission customized projects from external experts.
Frame Grabber Software Now Accessible to Python Programmers
Bitflow introduced BF-Python, an application programming interface that allows engineers with Python experience to capture images from frame grabbers.
Barcode Reader with Decoding Technology
Cognex introduces the Dataman 280 series of fixed mount barcode readers, designed for a wide range of ID applications, including demanding 1D, 2D and Direct Part Mark (DPM) code applications in manufacturing and logistics.
Subminiature Blue Light Sensor for Detection Tasks
Sensopart presented the FT 10-BHD subminiature diffuse reflection sensor: With 150 mm on white/grey and 120 mm on black, it has a long range and offers an adjustable scanning range instead of the usual fixed focus optics as well as two switching outputs that can be set independently of one another.
IP Networking Capability for Autofocus Zoom Cameras
Active Silicon launch their first IP/Ethernet autofocus zoom camera, bringing IP networking capability to their Harrier line of cameras and interface cards.
Polarization-controlled VCSEL characterization
Instrument Systems’ Drs Frank Münchow and Karthik Iyer explain in an upcoming PhotonicsViews article how to minimize the error budget of a VCSEL test system and provide highly accurate measured values for the eye safety of the laser source.
Tactile and Optical Measurement Technology for the Automotive Industry
At this year's Control, Klingelnberg is presenting, among other products, the P 40, a measuring system that combines tactile and optical measuring technology.
Automatic Inspection Systems with Artificial Intelligence
With the VT-S10 3D-AOI inspection system, Omron offers an imaging process in combination with artificial intelligence.
Augmented / virtual / mixed reality systems optical terminology
In a two-part tutorial in PhotonicsViews 1 and 2/2022, Joya Team share their experience of more than two decades with the professional community.
Cost Savings Through Automated Handling of Porcelain Tableware
A cobot in combination with a 3D profile sensor and machine vision software has succeeded in saving 15 percent of production costs by automating the handling of luxury Italian porcelain teacups. This success is prompting the companies involved to consider further applications, for example in the food industry.
“Finally, the Vision Industry in Europe Can Come Together Again at the EMVA Business Conference”
The 20th EMVA Business Conference kicks off in Brussels on May 12. At the top of the agenda is networking within the European machine vision industry.
X-Ray Inspection System for Special Tasks
Ishida launches the IX-G2-F X-ray inspection system.
A New Dimension in Industrial CT Inspection
CT systems UX20 and UX50 combined both state-of-the-art technology and the results of their open ears for customer requirements. As a result, the system is not only highly functional but also exceptionally user-friendly.
Test and Inspection Systems with Artificial Intelligence
Atecare hat auf der Productronica 2021 einige neue Produkte vorgestellt, die ab sofort verfügbar sind.
Laser World of Photonics with quantum technology
The Laser World of Photonics trade fair will take place from April 26 to 29 at the Munich exhibition center. For the first time, the future topic of quantum technology will have its own stage with the parallel event "World of Quantum".
3D scanner with high precision
Artec 3D has introduced the 2022 Artec Leo 3D Scanner, a completely wireless handheld 3D scanner with an integrated touchscreen.
Mini Raman spectrometer with more accurate results, especially for non-polar substances
08.04.2022 - Hamamatsu's C15471 is a mini Raman spectrometer module with a laser diode that offers 50 mW of power.
Interference-free 3D scans via laser triangulation
08.04.2022 - The 3D scanners CX4090HS of the C6 series from Automation Technology now enable interference-free recording of 3D profile data. Multipeak is the name of this new function.
Measurement software with a new look
08.04.2022 - Optisense has given the measurement software OS Manager a completely new interface.
Computed tomography system for the automotive and foundry industries
08.04.2022 - Yxlon 's UX50 computed tomography system was specially developed for the production environment and is primarily intended for use in the automotive and foundry industries.
Inexpensive high-performance computed tomography
08.04.2022 - With the Tomoscope XS FOV 500 from Werth Messtechnik, high-performance computed tomography is now available at the price of conventional 3D coordinate measuring machines.
Depth of field microscopy for new market segments
08.04.2022 - Zeiss and Vision Engineering have developed the Deepfocus 1 in cooperation.
Thermal imaging videoscope family with two additional kits
08.04.2022 - Teledyne FLIR introduces two additions to the VS290 thermal and visual industrial videoscope family - the VS290-33 thermal videoscope kit with MSX and the VS290-21 thermal videoscope kit.
Fixed Industrial Scanners for the Optimal Material Flow
With a family of stationary barcode readers, logistics specialist Zebra Technologies offers users powerful options for effective material flow. They reduce manual effort and make a significant contribution to ensuring that track-and-trace processes run smoothly.
SWIR Microscopy: At the Forefront of Next Generation Technologies
Technologies like MEMS and Silicon Photonics benefit from the extended capabilities of SWIR microscopy. A Whitepaper from Qipotiq explores applications like semiconductor inspection and fluorescence microscopy in further detail and how SWIR microscopes, like the Optem FUSION modular microscope, offer a flexible advantage in SWIR imaging.
New version of a statistics software
Minitab has released version 21.1 of its Minitab Statistical Software.
Mini Raman spectrometer for non-polar substances
Hamamatsu's C15471 is a mini Raman spectrometer module with a laser diode that offers 50 mW of power.
Computed tomography system for the automotive and foundry industries
With its compact and robust design, Yxlon's UX50 computed tomography system was specially developed for the production environment and is primarily intended for use in the automotive and foundry industries.
Split modules for tight spaces
CSM presents a new measurement technology solution for the high-frequency measurement of current, voltage and power directly in high-voltage lines for very tight installation spaces in electric and hybrid vehicles.
Computed tomography series expanded
Werth Messtechnik expands the device families Tomoscope XS and Scopecheck FB.
Powerful arbitrary function generator series
Siglent is introducing another device in its Performance series. The new two-channel arbitrary function generator is offered in three variants. These differ in the maximum output frequency.
Laser driver for ultra-short laser pulses
Precise TOF distance measurement, short-range lidar sensors, 3D scanners or laser-induced fluorescence spectroscopy: these are the core applications of the iC-HS laser driver series from iC-Haus.
Digital displays for monitoring plants and production
Red Lion has introduced a new generation of digital displays. The PM-50 is available with a 3.5" or 4.3" graphic touchscreen display, with simple "swipe" technology users can easily switch between the relevant screens and get comprehensive operational data for monitoring assets and production.
New variants of IP67 switches
Turck is adding two unmanaged variants and another managed switch to its IP67 switch portfolio. With eight 100 Mbit ports, the TBEN-Lx-SE-U1 is used for the efficient networking of cells that do not require any managed functions. With the TBEN-LL-SE-M2, Turck is expanding the range of managed IP67 switches with a variant with M12-L coded power supply.
