Optimize welding lines with software support
10.05.2022 - Together with a welding specialist, Vitronic launches its Weldloop software solution.
Machine Vision
Manual test station for the pre-series production of connector assemblies
10.05.2022 - With the Workstation Visionunit, Senswork has developed a turnkey manual test station for optical measuring and testing tasks.
Check tires in 55 seconds
10.05.2022 - The Zeiss Intact 1360-X shearography tire inspection system was specially developed for the inline inspection of new tires.
“The techniques, technologies and applications have advanced tremendously since 2019”
Upfront the Embedded Vision Summit, David Löh, Editor-in-chief of the machine vision magazine inspect talked with Jeff Bier, organizer of the embedded event in California about the Summit, the industry, and trends in embedded vision.
Embedded Vision Summit with over 100 Presentations
Since 2012, the Embedded Vision Summit has been the leading conference and trade fair for practical computer vision and AI applications in machine vision. This year’s conference, which will again be held in person in Santa Clara, California, boasts 55 exhibitors and 100 presenters. More than 1,000 machine vision experts are expected to attend.
Positioning System for Cameras, Lighting, and Sensors
09.05.2022 - At Control 2022, DK Fixiersystem presented a variable positioning system for cameras, lighting and sensors.
Digital Microscope in 4K Resolution
09.05.2022 - Vision Engineering has introduced the Makrolite 4K, a digital microscope suitable for professional digital image capture, inspection, measurement and archiving.
Mobile Coating Thickness Measurement
09.05.2022 - Optisense has introduced the Paintchecker mobile, a handheld device for mobile coating thickness measurement. The start of the measurement can be triggered at the head of the LED gun or still directly at the device.
Merlic 5.1 Relies Even More on Deep Learning
09.05.2022 - MVTec presents the new version 5.1 of the image processing software Merlic. According to the manufacturer, the new version offers even more deep learning features and further improved usability.
Embedded Vision System with FPGA for AI applications
09.05.2022 - NET has introduced an integrated smart vision system. Due to Xilinx’s system-on-chip design with CPU and FPGA on one chip, high and efficient system performance is achieved.
Edge Computer for Demanding Image Processing
09.05.2022 - With up to 20 Gb/s bandwidth, Gidel’s embedded computer is designed for demanding machine vision applications.
Additional Focal Lengths for Ultra-Compact Lens Series
09.05.2022 - Additional focal lengths from 8 to 50 mm have been added to the small and lightweight JC5MC lens series.
Telecentric 1:1 lens
Sill Optics has introduced the S5LPJ7201/M42 telecentric lens.
Image Processing Four Times Faster than Before
05.05.2022 - B&R has increased the execution speed of several machine vision functions. Thanks to a new quad-core processor and a just-in-time compiler, vision tasks are executed up to four times faster than before. Machine builders can thus significantly increase the throughput of their machines - without having to use expensive vision PCs.
AF Zoom Cameras and Powerful Frame Grabbers
05.05.2022 - For manufacturing and quality assurance, Active Silicon offers a range of autofocus zoom cameras that deliver full HD video in real time.
Cameras with Detached Sensor Head
05.05.2022 - Following the successful introduction of Sony Pregius S sensors into Ximea’s XIC and XIX camera series, these were extended to include a more advanced housing model that allowed the sensor housing to be spatially separated from the camera electronics: Cameras with separated sensor head.
Coaxial and Area Lighting for Price-Sensitive Applications
05.05.2022 - By using high power LEDs, IIM's LES series coaxial illuminators can illuminate object fields of up to 160 x 160 mm six times brighter than before.
Scanning in Motion
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.
Bandpass Filters Excel in UV Fluorescence Applications
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.
Powerful 3D Sensor Generation
3D sensors for high-resolution geometry and surface measurements detect smallest deviations and measure most precisely.
Time-of-Flight Camera for Precise 3D Object Detection
04.05.2022 - Lucid Vision Labs presented the Helios 2+ Time-of-Flight camera at Control.
Bar Code Identification with AI
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.
Evolution in the Press Shop
Retrofitting lines in the press industry with vision technology avoids replacements and helps to keep up with the peers.
Lossless Compression
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.
Projection Solution for Dynamic Tool Tracking
04.05.2022 - In order to improve quality assurance processes, users of Extend 3D solutions can add dynamic tool tracking to the projective display.
Miniature hexapod positioning system with six degrees of freedom
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.
Embedded Board for Energy-Saving Applications
04.05.2022 - ICP Germany is launching the PD11TGS 3.5-inch embedded board.
Version 2022 of Measuring Software Released
04.05.2022 - Verisurf presented version 2022 of its measurement software of the same name at Control.
Surround-3D-Scanner
04.05.2022 - Polyrix put the Polyscan surround 3D scanner at the centre of its trade fair presentation at Control.
Fully Automatic Surface Inspection for Shiny Components
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.
Production-Related 3D Inspection in Seconds
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”.
Highlights of Industrial Computed Tomography
The company presented its products from the fields of industrial radiography and computed tomography (CT) as well as visual inspection and ultrasonic testing.
Compact Test Device with 64 Channels
The new 64-channel OmniScan X3 tester brings enhanced features and performance to Olympus' field-proven phased array testers.
LED lighting in many sizes
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.
Logimat 2022: Embedded Vision System Detecting Reflective Warning Clothing
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.
