Plugin for Openvino Toolkit
MVTec is launching a plugin for the Intel distribution of the Openvino Toolkit. This means that users of MVTec software products can now use AI accelerator hardware that is compatible with Intel's Openvino Toolkit.
Machine Vision
High resolution camera with global shutter
The hr49, hr51 and hr65 industrial cameras from SVS-Vistek offer users a wide range of applications with their combination of high resolution, global shutter and modern interfaces.
SWIR camera models with Senswir sensor
Allied Vision has introduced the Alvium 1800 SWIR camera models with Sony's Senswir sensor technology. According to the manufacturer, the Alvium SWIR core modules are currently the smallest industrial-grade, uncooled, low-power short-wave infrared (SWIR) cameras available on the market, suitable for building compact OEM systems for embedded and machine vision applications.
Edge AI computing solution at workstation level
Vecow and Blaize have jointly introduced the ECX-2400 AI computing system. The ECX-2400 leverages the Blaize Graph Streaming Processor (GSP)-based Xplorer AI accelerator to deliver AI performance with higher system reliability, lower power consumption and faster time to market.
3D entry level camera presented
With the launch of Ensenso S, IDS shows that the use of industrial-grade 3D technology does not have to be expensive. The 3D camera is particularly suitable for 3D applications that require budget-friendly, easy-to-integrate and industrial-grade camera technology.
New lens series presented
Ricoh's new series of 5MP lenses was developed for use with cameras in the 2/45 "format with a resolution of 3.45 μm and is not only optimized for high resolution and high contrast, but also for use in harsh and long-lasting environments industrial systems. The range consists of 5 lenses with focal lengths of 8, 12, 16, 25 and 35 mm, to which a 50 mm lens will be added in 2021.
Graphic environment for machine vision engineers
Adaptive Vision Studio is a powerful graphical environment for machine vision engineers. It contains a comprehensive set of more than 1000 effective, ready-to-use image analysis filters for 2D and 3D quality inspection applications.
Compact camera solutions
Active Silicon offers a line of autofocus zoom cameras that offer multiple outputs and are suitable for a variety of budgets. The Harrier 10x AF Zoom Camera is a compact camera option with low power consumption, real-time Full HD video output and 10x optical zoom. It measures just 43 x 44 x 62.4 mm and weighs just 112 g. Equipped with a 2MP Panasonic progressive scan CMOS sensor, the camera delivers LVDS video and has an EX-SDI (compressed video) output option that allows for a longer cable.
Bevel helical gear unit with thermally optimized design
The entire portfolio of Maxxdrive helical and bevel helical gear units from Nord Drivesystems offers high output torques from 15 to 282 kNm, divided into 11 sizes.
More Sony sensors available for 10GigE camera series
The first models in the MV-Bluecougar-XT camera series were equipped with the IMX530 (24.6 MP), IMX531 (20.4 MP) and IMX532 (16.2 MP) high-speed sensor models from Sony's Pregius S Gen4 CMOS series. With IMX535 (12.4 MP), IMX536 (8.1 MP) and IMX537 (5.1 MP) additional sensors are now available.
Ultra-wide-angle lens for high-end inspection applications
Kowa's LM3JC10M ultra-wide angle lens complements the popular 2/3-inch 10MP JC10M series. The 3.7mm optic features high optical quality and low distortion.
Decentralized drive system for conveyor applications
With Sinamics G115D, Siemens is presenting a new, compact and powerful drive system specially designed for horizontal conveyor applications. The drive system includes motor, frequency converter and gearbox in one unit and is offered in two versions - wall-mounted and motor-mounted.
Series with integrated Profinet interface
Dunkermotoren can now integrate Profinet functionality including the Profidrive profile with application classes 1 and 4 as standard in motors.
Custom potentiometers
Megatron adapts its precision potentiometers to the needs of the application. Together with the customer, the optimal product is determined as part of the consultation. The services include optimizing the mechanical and electrical properties of the potentiometers, adding components and assembling cables and connectors.
Self-configuring I / O modules
The two new ASi-5 modules BWU4230 and BWU4231 from Bihl and Wiedemann are designed in protection class IP67 and each have 16 I / O. Depending on the application, up to 16 digital inputs or outputs are possible, for example in the form of a connection of 12 distance sensors and four valves in a packaging machine.
New safety door system with guard locking
The Psenmech safety door system with guard locking is now available from Pilz. With this system, Pilz offers an economical basic solution for the safe monitoring of movable safety guards.
Elastic double joint bearing
With the igubal GPZM coupling rod, igus is now introducing a double spherical plain bearing that is not only lubrication and maintenance-free, but also 20 percent more flexible than the conventional solution thanks to a new housing material. This tightly encloses the ball stud, prevents the ingress of dirt and increases the reliability of the moving application.
Embedded PC for intelligent warehouse logistics
The new Embedded PC series DA-1100, DC-1100, DI-1000, DX-1100 and DS-1200 from Compmall cover all areas of application. They have a CPU bandwidth from Intel Celeron (Apollo Lake) to Intel Xeon (Coffee Lake) as well as a fanless design and a wide temperature range.
New global shutter AF zoom block cameras
Active Silicon has introduced new autofocus zoom cameras. This includes the Harrier 36x AF-Zoom, in which the manufacturer has combined a powerful 36x optical zoom lens, a Sony CMOS sensor with global shutter and a large selection of video outputs. These 1080p / 60 block cameras are suitable for a wide variety of industrial and commercial applications.
IRSX infrared camera series with smart technology
With its smart infrared camera series IRSX, AT-Automation Technology offers a solution for intelligent temperature image processing. Developed as an all-in-one solution, the Smart-IRSX is an autonomous imaging sensor and a real all-rounder for temperature monitoring in every industrial environment.
Camera series expanded
Allied Vision is expanding its Alvium 1800 CSI-2 camera series with 3 camera models. The new models are equipped with CMOS sensors from Sony, which are valued in the image processing industry for their high image quality and high frame rates.
3D sensor for electronics inspection
To improve the inspection process in the electronics industry, AT - Automation Technology has added a function called Multipart to its 3D sensors. This allows up to ten features to be output simultaneously, regardless of pixel format or algorithm.
The Self-calibrating Printer
Large batches are increasingly being replaced by short runs – and this also applies to labels. To keep changeover times and waste low, the Danish press manufacturer Nilpeter relies on a vision system that is fully integrated into the line.
3D surface measurement system for defect detection
With Topmap, Polytec has established a series of optical 3D surface measurement technology that is suitable for rapid and reliable quality control with regard to surface quality and geometric parameters. It measures and documents every workpiece.
inspect award 2022: The winners
The presentation of the inspect award 2022 took place at the Vision trade fair - on a smaller scale than usual, but still with overwhelming glamour compared to the Lockdown 2020. Awards were presented for the best innovations in industrial machine vision and optical metrology. Thus, the journey to Stuttgart was worthwhile for the attendees not only because of the Vision.
A brilliant restart
For the first time in three years, the machine vision industry made its pilgrimage back to Stuttgart for Vision. It all took place on a smaller scale - fewer exhibitors and visitors than in 2018 - but the joy in view of the reunion outshone everything.
Vision 2021: Expanded portfolio of CXP-12 cameras and interface cards
Basler is expanding its CoaXPress 2.0 product portfolio with additional CXP-12 camera models from the Boost series. In addition, there are two multi-channel CXP-12 interface cards and corresponding components.
Vision 2021: Three camera series from low to high-end
Camera manufacturer IDS will show four vision systems at Vision 2021, three of which are new: the UEye XCP, Ueye XLE and Ueye Warp10 cameras and the Ensenso S 3D sensor.
Evotron: "Machine Vision Forum" at Motek 2021 will take place again
UPDATE: Due to organizational reasons, the forum is unfortunately cancelled this year.
New slide scanner microscope presented
With Axioscan 7, Zeiss presents the next generation of its slide scanner for the automatic digitization of microscope samples.
Murrelektronik opens up new business field for vision systems
With its vision installation solutions, the specialist for decentralized automation technology offers customized solutions for industrial image processing.
Vision 2021: Thermal imaging cameras and 3D sensors
Optical metrology supplier Mu:v will be presenting modules for optical quality detection, among other things, at Vision 2021.
Microscope optics instead of cooling the infrared camera
Specially developed for use in non-destructive testing, the infrared camera with microscope optics from AT - Automation Technology offers advantages when it comes to inspecting the smallest components, such as electronic components.
Vision 2021: 1D/2D Code Scanners Simplify Industrial Decoding
Wenglor Sensoric releases 19 new models of the C5PC 1D/2D code scanner series. In particular, the simple installation via Plug & Play, but also the intuitive, browser-based user interface Weblink or the uniform interface concept across all scanners open up many application options for users.
System-on-Module supports the latest SoC FPGAs
Aries Embedded presents the compact and highly integrated System-on-Module (SoM) "Miami MPSoC" from Topic Embedded Systems in Central Europe. The Miami MPSoC combines MPU, CPU, GPU, VCU and FPGA on one SoM and is ideal for all applications that use the combination of application processor and FPGA.
