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.
14.04.2022 - Scanlab develops new system concepts for laser applications such as laser welding of bipolar plates and additive manufacturing (metal 3D printing).
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.
Bitflow introduced BF-Python, an application programming interface that allows engineers with Python experience to capture images from frame grabbers.
Active Silicon launch their first IP/Ethernet autofocus zoom camera, bringing IP networking capability to their Harrier line of cameras and interface cards.
At this year's Control, Klingelnberg is presenting, among other products, the P 40, a measuring system that combines tactile and optical measuring technology.
With the VT-S10 3D-AOI inspection system, Omron offers an imaging process in combination with artificial intelligence.
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.
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.
Ishida launches the IX-G2-F X-ray inspection system.
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.
Atecare hat auf der Productronica 2021 einige neue Produkte vorgestellt, die ab sofort verfügbar sind.
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".
Artec 3D has introduced the 2022 Artec Leo 3D Scanner, a completely wireless handheld 3D scanner with an integrated touchscreen.
08.04.2022 - Hamamatsu's C15471 is a mini Raman spectrometer module with a laser diode that offers 50 mW of power.
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.
08.04.2022 - Optisense has given the measurement software OS Manager a completely new interface.
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.
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.
08.04.2022 - Zeiss and Vision Engineering have developed the Deepfocus 1 in cooperation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Edmund Optics (EO) has added new optics designed for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) to its portfolio. This product expansion includes, for example, dichroic filters for EUV suitable for generating high harmonics (HHG), as well as for the ever-growing number of related applications such as coherent diffractive imaging (CDI), EUV lithography, nanomaterials processing, and the generation of ultrashort attosecond pulses.
Aerotech has introduced the AGV-XPO. The highly dynamic, 2-axis laser scan head combines low-inertia, highly efficient motors with ultra-high-resolution position feedback and optimized structural dynamics.
Hamamatsu's C15471 is a mini Raman spectrometer module with a laser diode that provides 50 mW of power. The tripling of power compared to the previous model enables more accurate measurement results at lower concentrations of Raman-active molecules, especially for non-polar substances.
CMOS is becoming increasingly popular, but CCD is far from obsolete. When does which image sensor technology make sense and where do both play out their advantages? So far, CCD sensors still impress with higher image quality and lower noise, whereas CMOS sensors score in terms of energy consumption and smear and blooming effects. With more choice of global shutter sensors, CMOS continues to catch up.
Matrox Imaging has introduced version 2109 of its Design Assistant X vision software. It is available in Germany and Austria through Rauscher.
Edmund Optics, a manufacturer and supplier of optical components, has added new aspheres to its product line. The product expansion includes the Techspec series of double-sided aspheres, which are suitable for imaging, and the same series' precision aspheres for the near-infrared spectrum, which offer very high imaging quality.
Cognex introduces the In-Sight 3D-L4000 integrated vision system. Equipped with 3D laser profiling technology, this intelligent camera enables engineers to solve a range of inspection applications in automated production lines.
