Denkweit and IDS cooperate
The Fraunhofer spin-off Denkweit and the machine vision company IDS will join forces
cameras
Robert Franz becomes CEO of Allied Vision and TKH's German 2D Vision Group
Robert Franz has been managing director of Allied Vision since January 1, 2023, and also heads the German 2D camera manufacturers within TKH Vision.
inspect award 2023: The application phase has begun
The application phase for the inspect award 2023 has begun. All machine vision companies can submit their products until April 30.
A new ultrahigh-speed single-pixel camera
New device is capable of streaming video at 12,000 frames per second using light modulation.
TKH Vision opens Solution Center in Constance, Germany
TKH Vision announces the official opening of the TKH Vision Solution Center in Constance, Germany.
Fisba acquires Gray Optics
Fisba has reached an agreement to acquire Gray Optics, a developer of precision optical systems
Kamaros is the name for the Embedded Camera System API from Khronos
Khronos has officially set "Kamaros" (pronounced Kam-ă-ross) as the name for the Embedded Camera System API and its associated working group.
2D material for ultrasharp cellphone photos
Novel device for low light combines light sensing and computing to save energy.
Messring takes over distribution for camera systems from NAC
Since January 1, 2023 Messring is service partner and distributor for camera systems of NAC in Europe and India.
Rauscher specifies own company name
"Rauscher GmbH Systemberatung für Computer und angewandte Grafik" now becomes "Rauscher GmbH Bildverarbeitung" to emphasize the clear focus on machine vision.
App creates time-lapse videos with a smartphone
The freely available app has three capture modes that cover a range of scenarios.
Ximea strengthens top management
Ximea CEO Mike Bode has been joined at the top of the company by Kevin Toerne. The latter is Co-CEO of the camera manufacturer with immediate effect.
Kappa Optronics: Procuration for personnel manager, new commercial manager
Human Resources Manager Patricia Glanz has been granted the special statutory authority (Prokuristin) at Kappa Optronics. Franziska Holst takes over as commercial director.
Lensless camera creates 3D images
Real-time 3D imaging method could improve robot navigation and content for 3D displays.
“We Foster a Culture of Quick Decision-making and Implementation”
Daniel Seiler has been CEO of camera manufacturer Automation Technology since March 1, 2022. In the interview with inspect, he talks about the corporate culture and his expansion plans to the USA. Seiler also reveals which innovations AT will be showing at Vision.
inspect America Fall now available
Read our free E-Special inspect America, our edition especially for the American market. The focus is on the Boston Vision Show.
“There is a huge drive to push AI capability to the edge”
Efinix has recently launched a mid-range FPGA. With this, the company fills the gap between low-cost-low-performance devices and very expensive high-performance ones. To mark the occasion, inspect spoke with Mark Oliver, vice president of marketing and business development, who also took the opportunity to discuss current trends. But the topic is also how Efinix is trying to enable camera developers to achieve a faster time-to-market.
Enabling the Future of Lithium-Ion Batteries
To master the main challenges of electrode inspection tasks, namely the speed of the process and the need to identify ever smaller defects, cameras must be able to keep up with the production speed of the machines. This requires a high line rate while providing enough sensitivity to allow the use of short exposure times, and sufficient pixels to cover as wide a field of view as possible.
Ultrathin dental camera with insect-eye structure
New device achieves diverse functional dental imaging with high dynamic range, 3D depth, and autofluorescence.
Adimec celebrates 30th anniversary
The camera manufacturer Adimec celebrated its 30th anniversary in July. At the same time as this anniversary, Jochem Herrman, co-founder and technical director of Adimec, is retiring.
Instrument Systems acquires Korean manufacturer of display measurement systems
Instrument Systems acquires the Korean manufacturer of display measurement systems Kimsoptec in full. The manufacturer of cameras and measuring systems is thus strengthening its core business areas of Display Testing and Optical Metrology.
TKH acquires Nerian
The Dutch TKH takes over the camera manufacturer Nerian completely. The German company, based in Stuttgart, develops and manufactures high-speed 3D cameras.
Vision Engineering Acquires Lens Housing Manufacturer
With the acquisition of Milturn, Vision Engineering aims to expand the existing manufacturing base in the UK and US.
Vision 2022: Probably much more exhibitors than last year
The Vision machine vision trade fair is heading for major growth: currently, around 300 exhibitors have already registered, more than participated in 2021.
EMVA updates terms of use for EMVA 1288 standard and GenICam working group
With the release 4.0 of the EMVA 1288 standard last year, new terms of use came into effect. Now the transition period has expired and all users of the old one have to apply for a new license. In addition, all members of the GenICam working group must re-register after June 30, 2022.
Zebra Technologies Completes Purchase of Matrox Imaging
Zebra Technologies has completed the acquisition of Matrox Imaging.
inspect award 2022: Vote now and choose the best innovations
The jury of the inspect award 2022 has nominated ten products each in the categories "Vision" and "Automation + Control". Now it's the turn of the readers of WileyIndustryNews to choose the best innovations in machine vision and optical metrology of 2022.
Inspection System for Glass Nonwoven Production
Optical inspection of fiberglass nonwovens for medical and construction products focuses on detecting defects and unevenly distributed fibers, which could impair durability or filter effectiveness. The camera-based inspection system combines the detection and visualization of defects to quickly identify their causes.
Fully Automatic Access Control with Infrared Camera and AI
Recording temperatures quickly and accurately and evaluating the data within a few seconds using artificial intelligence is important for fever screening, for example, to protect the residents of a senior citizens' residence from corona infection. This system is based on an industrial infrared camera.
Vision Sensor for Easy Reading of Codes
Automation in production and warehouse logistics requires flexible solutions that do not create unnecessary complexity. Devices that can perform different tasks and thus reduce the integration effort are ideal - such as camera-based vision sensors.
Best Starting Point for Visual Intelligence
While the topic of embedded vision is not new, new opportunities are emerging with hardware developments. The following article provides an overview.
Hyperspectral Imaging in the Recycling Industry
Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) is an integral part of quality control. Recently, hyperspectral cameras have also been used for the efficient reprocessing of construction timber.
Basler and I2S Cooperate via a Joint Venture
The computer vision expert Basler wants to participate in the distribution business of its long-time partner I2S. In addition, Basler now offers its solutions specifically for applications in the medical and life sciences.
inspect award 2022: Submit Your Product Now!
The application phase for the inspect award 2022 has begun. All machine vision and optical metrology companies are invited to submit their products by May 13. This year, the six winners of the two categories will receive a trophy in a completely new design.
Use of Asics Significantly Reduces Delivery Time
With their partnership, the specialist for optical components and the manufacturer of machine vision cameras are getting a grip on the existing supply problems.
E2V Technologies
Fisba Optik AG
Zebra Technologies Corp.
VMT Vision Machine Technic Bildverarbeitungssyssteme GmbH
Teledyne Imaging Group
Active Silicon Ltd.
Flir Systems, Inc.
TKH Group NV
Rauscher GmbH Bildverarbeitung
Ximea GmbH
LMI Technologies Inc.
Isra Vision GmbH
Vision Components GmbH
Edmund Optics Europe
Photonfocus AG
SVS-Vistek GmbH
Theia Technologies
Vision On Line GmbH
AIA Automated Imaging Association
Excelitas PCO GmbH
EVK DI Kerschhaggl GmbH
IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH
Matrox Imaging
Instrument Systems GmbH
Carl Zeiss GOM Metrology GmbH
Cognex Corporation
Laser Components Germany GmbH
Lucid Vision Labs, Inc.
Volume Graphics GmbH
Adimec Advanced Image Systems BV
Contrinex Sensor GmbH
Messring GmbH
University of Tennessee
Pleora Technologies
Göpel electronic GmbH
Kappa optronics GmbH
Balluff MV GmbH
Teledyne Technologies Inc.
*Dahua Technology GmbH
Teledyne DALSA GmbH
Basler AG
AIT Goehner GmbH
Edge AI and Vision Alliance
Panasonic System Communications Company Europe
phil-vision GmbH
Macnica ATD Europe
HD Vision Systems GmbH
InfraTec GmbH Infrarotsensorik und Messtechnik
EMVA European Machine Vision Association
Balluff GmbH