Ximea presents new member of the management board
Michael Cmok has been with the company from the beginning. His expertise and organizational skills have contributed to the current success of the company.
Machine Vision
5th European Machine Vision Forum: Call for Papers Started
The European Machine Vision Association EMVA is calling on researchers and developers to contribute to the 5th European Machine Vision Forum.
New board of directors at VDMA group "Lasers and Laser Systems for Material Processing"
At the spring meeting of the VDMA Working Group on Lasers and Laser Systems for Material Processing (AG Laser), the members elected a new board for the next four years.
Customized optics individually developed
For customized applications in optical machine monitoring of plants, Vision & Control now also offers the development of individual optics.
Change in the Carl Zeiss Executive Board
Susan-Stefanie Breitkopf joins the Executive Board in the role of Chief Transformation Officer (CTO). With the move to BSH Hausgeräte, Matthias Metz will leave the Executive Board. Effective July 1, 2022, Sven Hermann, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer of Zeiss Vision Care, will succeed him.
TQ Systems merges three plants
The TQ Systems plant in Peiting is being expanded and will also accommodate the capacities of the Peißenberg and Murnau plants from summer 2022.
High-speed Thermal Imaging for Abusive Battery Testing
Intensive tests ensure that electric car or smartphone batteries are really safe. To do this, the energy storage units are stressed beyond the load limit and observed by high-speed thermal imaging cameras when they burn up or explode. In this way, astonishing insights can be gained.
Video Microscope Unit with Enlarged Field of View
A metrology manufacturer has equipped a video microscope for research and industrial quality assurance with a larger field of view and higher illumination quality.
More Accurate Results with Lower Concentration
A Raman mini-spectrometer module is designed to detect Raman-active molecules with greater accuracy, higher selectivity and in a broader wavelength range than other mini-spectrometers. This is to be made possible by more powerful laser optics and an improved detection unit.
Rauscher Now also Offers Filters from Midopt
Imaging distributor adds Midwest Optical Systems (Midopt) filters and optical solutions to its portfolio.
Clamping Technology for Quality Assurance
At Control 2022, a clamping technology supplier showed users and partners from the world of measuring and testing technology all the new developments since the last event of this kind.
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.
No computer Chips without Industrial Image Processing
Machine vision technologies contribute to a high level of quality in all process steps of semiconductor manufacturing. Which concrete application scenarios of industrial image processing are conceivable in the production and inspection of semiconductors and what relevance does the software have in this context?
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.
Laser 2000 is the new UK distribution partner of Opto
Opto announces a collaboration with Laser 2000 (UK) Ltd, the new distributor for the territory of the United Kingdom.
Basler buys Distribution Business of Advanced Technologies
Basler has reached an agreement on the acquisition of the distribution business of its longtime Italian sales partner Advanced Technologies S. p. a.
The winner of the EMVA Young Professional Award 2022 has been chosen
Karsten Roth has won the EMVA Young Professional Award 2022.
Wenzel and Visiconsult cooperate on CT measurement technology
The Wenzel Group and Visiconsult signed a cooperation agreement for a development and sales partnership at Control in Stuttgart.
“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.
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.
The 20th EMVA Business Conference in Brussels is about to start
The EMVA expects around 120 participants to attend the Business Conference in Brussels, the first physical meeting of the machine vision industry in Europe after the pandemic break. The conference will be held from May 12 to 14. The program is now complete.
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.
Endowed chair in the USA named after Robert M. Edmund
An endowed chair at the Wyant College of Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona (UA) has been newly created and named after Robert M. Edmund, Edmund Optics CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors.
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.
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.
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.
Yxlon changes its name to Comet Yxlon
At the Control trade fair, Yxlon announced that the company will be renamed Comet Yxlon from September 8, 2022.
Edmund Optics Establishes Facility in Cherry Hill
Edmund Optics has announced the opening of its facility in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USA.
Fraunhofer Vision at Control 2022
At the Fraunhofer Vision booth, the focus is on machine learning and associated artificial intelligence methods. The central exhibit is an AI-based robot.
