Beam splitter for industrial applications
Laser Components has developed a beam splitter in which the combined beam of a frequency-doubled laser is split in such a way that 50% of the two wavelengths are split off even with different polarizations.
CoaXPress-over-Fiber
Euresys is promoting the CoaXPress-over-Fiber Bridge protocol. It is also designed to enable the benefits of CoaXPress for applications where traditional copper coaxial cables are reaching their upper limits in terms of speed, total bandwidth, weight and distance.
New LED lighting with iBlueDrive technology
With immediate effect, Polytec is the exclusive distribution and service partner of the Spanish LED lighting manufacturer DCM. The portfolio of the engineering-driven company includes over 30 lighting series and nine light colors.
3D image quality for high-speed applications
With the Ruler 3020, Sick has presented the first 3D streaming camera of the new generation. The highlights of the camera are its high speed and measurement accuracy - the ideal prerequisites for high-speed applications.
AI-capable intelligence for robotics applications
Xilinx has introduced the new Versal AI Edge series. It enables rapid AI innovations from the edge to the endpoint. With 4 times the AI performance per watt compared to GPUs and 10 times the computing density compared to adaptive SoCs of the previous generation, the Versal AI Edge series offers a scalable and flexible portfolio for distributed intelligent systems.
Lens series for 1.2 inch sensors
Schneider-Kreuznach presents the new, robust Xenon-Jade lens family for 1.2-inch sensors. The five lenses with a luminous intensity of 2.8 and focal lengths of 12/16/25/35/50 mm are suitable for pixel sizes up to 2.4 µm and can therefore be used particularly well in combination with the Sony sensors IMX253, 420/425 and 530/540.
Inspection objectives and industrial microscope systems
Excelitas Technologies and Qioptiq will present their latest products and system solutions in the fields of inspection lenses and industrial microscopy at Vision 2021 at booth 10-G44.
Vision 2021: Smallest CMOS sensors with global shutter
Teledyne e2v introduces the Topaz series of industrial CMOS sensors with 1.5 and 2 MP resolution. These sensors, in 1920 x 800 and 1920 x 1080 pixel formats, use low-noise global shutter pixel technology to enable high-performance solutions and compact mobile designs for many applications.
Vision 2021: Digitization solution for high-end microscopy
The focus of Solectrix' presence at Vision 2021 will be Sinascope, a versatile platform for digital 3D microscopy. Whether as an upgrade kit for analog stereo microscopes or as a stand-alone camera system, Sinascope offers 3D image quality in 4K resolution.
3D laser profile sensor with two cameras
With AltiZ, Matrox Imaging has introduced a 3D laser profile sensor which, through the use of two integrated cameras, ensures maximum precision and minimizes scan gaps.
Depth camera with new housing design
Framos is adding the D455e variant to its D400e depth camera series. This plug-and-play camera is also based on RealSense technology. At 95 mm, the longest baseline in the product portfolio enables a high level of depth accuracy with large working distances.
Camera with 40x autofocus zoom
The latest autofocus zoom camera from Active Silicon is on the market as part of the Harrier product family. Equipped with a 40x optical zoom, it measures only 101 x 54 x 64 mm (L x W x H).
Update makes 2D / 3D profile sensors smart
The latest release of the modular image processing software uniVision has appeared. While an external evaluation unit always had to be used to evaluate 2D / 3D profile recordings, the smart 2D / 3D profile sensors now combine sensor and evaluation unit directly in a compact housing.
Smart cameras for AI applications
With the AX Smart Cameras, Baumer presents its first smart cameras in industrial quality, which combine Nvidia Jetson modules with Sony CMOS sensors to form a compact, flexible and freely programmable image processing platform for AI applications.
Embedded vision platform with SoM
Hema integrates the new Xilinx Edge-AI SoMs of the Kria series into its embedded vision platform. With the associated modular system, customers can configure individual electronics and receive a near-series prototype within just six weeks.
Latest IP65 Embedded Box PCs in customer-specific design
With the fully IP65 protected, waterproof and dustproof industrial computers of the Tbox-C series, Taicenn meets the requirements of a typical outdoor industrial application.
Scalable hardware platform for machine vision
With the IPC Eagle-Eyes AIH, Efco has developed a scalable hardware platform for machine vision. Scalable refers not only to the computing power of the CPU or the equipment with interfaces, but above all to the expandability of the housing - for up to two full-size PCI plug-in cards.
AI platform for GPU edge computing
The new industrial embedded computers of the DLAP-4000 series are characterized by a PEG slot (PCI Express for Graphics). This is a PCIe x16 slot that offers a higher power supply directly via the slot. PCIe cards in standard slots may consume a maximum of 25 watts, low-profile cards even only 10 watts.
Camera modules with PCI Express
Matrix Vision's mvBlueNAOS uses PCI Express for image transmission. The interface is a standard that is used in all PC systems and in embedded processor platforms. This means that the mvBlueNAOS camera modules can be used regardless of the platform.
Miniaturized CO2 sensors available
Sensirion is now offering its miniaturized CO2 sensors through the sales network. The series consists of the CO2 sensors SCD40 and SCD41. Both sensors are based on the photoacoustic measuring principle and the patented Pasens and Cmosens technology from Sensirion, which enables a small sensor size in combination with high performance.
Inductive sensors for carbon detection
Turck has developed inductive sensors for detecting carbon, more precisely carbon fiber reinforced plastic. The sensor family, for which a patent is pending, detects both carbon fabric and pressed carbon parts. It is based on further developed uprox technology and therefore offers high switching distances and installation flexibility - for example for manufacturers of automobiles, wind turbines or sports equipment and their suppliers.
Speed sensors in thread version
Lenord + Bauer now also has a threaded version of its speed sensors with one or, alternatively, two channels in its range. Thanks to common thread types and nominal lengths as well as individual cable assembly, these space-saving sensors can be easily integrated into existing structures without mechanical adjustments.
Accessories for piezoelectric sensors
Kistler is expanding its portfolio of smart accessories. This ensures that piezoelectric sensors are optimally and safely positioned in every measurement configuration. CAD drawings and step-by-step instructions make installation easier.
Smart sensor systems for digital twins
ASC has presented new sensor systems. They were specially developed for intelligent monitoring solutions such as condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.
Retaining clips for M8 and M12 screw connections
The retaining clips AV000142 and AV000141 from ipf electronic for M8 and M12 screw connections now provide a remedy and ensure order when connecting sensor cables.
Series of pressure transmitters reissued
Endress + Hauser is relaunching the Cerabar and Deltabar pressure measuring devices. The added Bluetooth interface makes them easier to operate and more efficient to maintain in protective devices. Heartbeat Technology also creates the basis for predictive maintenance and allows the device function to be verified without interrupting the process.
Magnetostrictive position measuring system with Profinet
Balluff has presented a magnetostrictive position measuring system with a Profinet interface. It consists of a sensor that measures lengths between two and 4.5 meters in steps of 500 millimeters and an associated software module.
Vision 2021: VIS and NIR cameras with Sony and Onsemi sensors
With the Alvium 1800 C-2040 and the Alvium 1800 C-1620, Allied Vision is expanding its Alvium camera series with two fourth-generation back-illuminated CMOS sensors from Sony's IMX series with Pregius-S global shutter technology.
Parameterize vision sensors easily
Contour detection and object inspection are two of the most important functions in industrial image processing. With the new O2D5xx series, IFM now offers a solution that masters both. The results are processed directly in the device.
Optimized drives for battery production
Tox has completed a major order for the Korean chemical company LG Chem. The company supplied 333 tailor-made drives that were optimized for battery cell production.
Maintenance-free DC UPS with supercaps
Bicker has introduced the new uninterruptible DC power supply UPSI-2406DP2. Equipped with fast-charging supercaps as energy storage, the DC UPS module reliably bridges power failures, voltage drops and flicker in the 24V power supply of DC loads up to 100 watts.
Thin section bearings keep things moving on Mars
On the current Mars mission, Kaydon RealiSlim thin section bearings are helping the Perseverance rover to do its job as intended. These thin section bearings, which Rodriguez has in its range, are predestined for such demanding areas of application due to their low weight as well as their high precision and performance.
New sizes and new housing shape
With the servo gearboxes of the Neco series, Nabtesco offers user-friendly robot technology for general mechanical engineering. The cycloid gear manufacturer has now expanded its line-up to include sizes 80 and 160 and a new housing shape. For the user, this means more options and greater flexibility in automation.
Bin Picking in production
Bin picking has proven itself in the production of Kendrion Intorq: there, a 3D camera system takes over the automatic recognition and a robot takes over the gripping as well as the feeding and returning of rotors during CNC machining.
Ensure the functionality of critical applications
Measuring gears from KBK Antriebstechnik should deliver an exact position signal even in harsh environments. The components are therefore ideally suited for the measured value protection of rotary encoders in critical applications. The gears achieve their high precision through their unique backlash-free construction and customer-specific gear ratios.
