MVTec has presented the new version 21.05 of the machine vision standard software Halcon. It integrates new features in the area of deep learning and matching, as well as further developments of the subpixel barcode reader, deep OCR and the integrated development environment HDevelop. With Halcon 21.05 Progress, users benefit from even more robust machine vision processes and improved usability.
The perfect preparation for a visit to Vision 2021 includes a comprehensive preview report with all the essential information on the machine vision trade show, as well as the product highlights and trade show news. The links within the text lead to the respective sections, which are regularly updated and thus always have something new to offer. And don't forget: Free trade show tickes are available with the code "inspect-is-visionary".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aries Embedded has prepared the product family of high-performance System-on-Modules (SoM) "Miami Zynq" from Topic Embedded Systems in Central Europe. The Miami Zynq SoM is based on the Xilinx Zynq-7000 System-on-Chips (SoC) and is available in three different versions.
If high frame rates and resolutions have to be combined with long recording times, pvRecord from phil-vision is a solution for archiving video sequences for analyzing and monitoring processes.
Lucid Vision Labs' new Atlas IP67 models feature a 5 GigE PoE interface and are equipped with popular Sony Pregius Global and rolling shutter CMOS image sensors.
For high-precision image capture or for recordings in very warm environments, the Baumer portfolio includes industrial cameras with a cooling channel directly integrated in the camera housing.
MVTec will release Merlic 5, the new version of its all-in-one machine vision software, on October 7, 2021. The highlights of the new release are the deep learning features and an improved camera handling.
Teledyne Flir introduces the BFS-PGE-50S4M-C and BFS PGE 50S4C C models, additions to the Blackfly S GigE camera series. These 5-MP cameras are suitable for integration into small portable devices with compact, lower-cost lenses due to their weight of only 53 g and high pixel density.
Different materials and process environments place high demands on the optical quality control of products and packaging. The combined camera lighting systems SmartSpect / eLED from Laetus offer intelligent high-performance image processing and optimally coordinated lighting in a compact unit. Users benefit from a wide range of possible uses and significant time savings.
Framos will present its portfolio of machine vision and embedded vision technologies at Vision 2021. At the fair, the company would like to focus on its special capabilities with which customers can implement their image processing tasks "from concept to production".
The new LumiScan Object Handling v2 offers reliable object recognition even under difficult conditions. The solution enables precise pick & place by means of 2D-oriented object recognition with neural networks combined with a 3D calculation.
Embedded vision manufacturer Vision Components recently launched VC Picosmart, a particularly small embedded vision system. Now the manufacturer has equipped it with functions for 3D profile measurement. OEMs can develop low-cost triangulation sensors on this basis with less effort.
Sill Optics has developed a telecentric 2.0x lens for sensor diagonals of 21.4 mm (1.25'') and pixel sizes up to 2.74 µm as well as a working distance of 68.1 mm.
Extend 3D introduces the OPC UA (Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture) interface industry standard to Werklicht series projection solutions. The globally recognized, platform- and manufacturer-independent standard significantly simplifies data exchange between products and production facilities.
