MVTec expands customer support
At the beginning of 2023, the new MVTec Customer Services department officially started its external work
Software
Improving microscopy with optimized software
The Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology IPHT was awarded $20,000 from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
Phil-Vision offers training for image processing software Sherlock
Phil-Vision is offering several beginner training courses for Teledyne Dalsa's Sherlock image processing software. Starting on February 14, 2023.
Management change at Volume Graphics
Since 1 January 2023, Volume Graphics has a new management team: Bernhard Fink, Christian Graf and Daniela Handl.
Dyndrite first to support new LPBF open vector format
The provider of the GPU-accelerated computation engine used to create next-generation digital manufacturing hardware and software, announced support for the new open vector format (.ovf) by RWTH Aachen University.
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.
One software and two lasers for three layers
The ATSM project developed an optics module and control software for laser-based production of tribological multilayer systems. PhotonicsViews has the interview with project manager David Pallasch.
MVTec and Sick deepen strategic partnership
From now on, Sick's automation solutions are also available with MVTec's machine vision software Halcon. The partnership was sealed at the SPS.
Optimized integrated digital pathology workflows
Indica Labs, a provider of quantitative digital pathology and image management solutions, and Hamamatsu Photonics, a forerunner in whole slide imaging systems, agreed to maintain long-term interoperability between Indica Lab’s HALO AP software platform and Hamamatsu’s NanoZoomer family of high-speed, high-resolution scanners.
Separate Point Clouds for Multi-material Workpieces Made Easy
Winwerth Multimaterialscan enables the automatic, sub-voxel accurate calculation of separate STL point clouds per material. A typical application is, for example, workpieces with plastic and metal components.
Revolutionary Movement
Positioning movements in the nanometer range require high-precision control. A new software platform integrates the entire periphery offering more than just motion control.
Trumpf reinvests in software companies
The decision to acquire outstanding shares in joint venture and invest in cloud platform programming experts are prompted by the machine tool and laser maker’s ongoing digitalization strategy.
Igus presents computer game
igus presented the online browser game igumania. The idle game was developed using the Unity gaming platform and allows players to experience igus products in a playful way.
Zebra Technologies Completes Purchase of Matrox Imaging
Zebra Technologies has completed the acquisition of Matrox Imaging.
Optimised AOI Programming with Digital Twin
The Pilot AOI system software is the interface for operating systems for automatic optical 3D inspection (3D AOI) and solder paste inspection (SPI) for electronics manufacturing. With version 6.7, users receive a comprehensive update that greatly shortens programming processes.
Imint appoints Nils Hulth as CPO
Imint Image Intelligence AB, provider of video enhancement software, has named Nils Hulth as the company’s new chief product officer, reporting directly into company CEO Andreas Lifvendahl.
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.
“SynthAI achieves great results within just a few hours”
Siemens Digital Industries Software’s SynthAI service is delivering the power of machine learning and artificial intelligence to solve the challenge of training machine vision systems.
Euresys: Revenue grew by 29 percent in fiscal 2021
Machine vision specialist Euresys has increased sales by 29 percent in fiscal year 2021, to 20.3 million euros. This corresponds to growth of 32 percent in Asia, 10 percent in the Americas and 32 percent in the EMEA region.
Macnica ATD expands portfolio with AI-powered computer vision solutions
Macnica ATD is expanding its portfolio to include AI-powered computer vision solutions from Retrocausal. The U.S. company specializes in systems that help manufacturing employees avoid assembly errors and make their daily work more efficient.
MVTec celebrates 25th anniversary
MVTec, a specialist for industrial machine vision software, is 25 years old. The Munich-based company plans to celebrate this anniversary throughout 2022.
MVTec Innovation Day 2022 is cancelled
The MVTec Innovation Day 2022 is cancelled. There will also be no virtual replacement for the event planned for February 8 and 9. The reason is the pandemic situation.
Microscopy specialist Peak Metrology expands software portfolio
Peak Metrology, solution provider for the surface metrology sector, is now cooperating with IDC Microinspection. The partnership combines Peak Metrology's instrument and hardware capabilities with IDC MicroInspection's process knowledge and application software. As a result, users of digital microscopes benefit from new possibilities such as larger measurement volumes and greater automation in image acquisition.
Web-based design tool for better job safety
The safety of people interacting with robots has top priority, especially when humans and robots are working side by side instead of being separated from each other by safety fencing. The Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF’s web-based design tool helps companies design their cobots. The Cobot Designer helps minimize the risk of accidents and increases employee safety. The tool is available as a free web application.
PanDao – optical fabrication design tool
By analyzing lens data during optics design, the optimal optical fabrication chain can be determined.
MVTec strengthens Halcon product management team
Effective immediately, Susanne Kretzschmar will strengthen the strategic market development of the machine vision software Halcon as Commercial Product Manager at MVTec.
Computer Vision for Industry
A novel software platform with a modular, scalable design enables the integration of end-to-end solutions for Industrial Computer Vision as well as the creation, distribution and maintenance of Deep Learning-based quality and compliance checks across the enterprise.
“First time right” freeform optics
Researchers at Brussels Photonics, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, have developed a “first time right” design method that eliminates the “step-and-repeat” and “trial-and-error” approach in optical system design. They demonstrated the systematic, deterministic, scalable, and holistic character of their disruptive technique with various freeform lens- and mirror-based high-end examples and invite optical designers to experience their new method hands-on via an open-access trial web application.
Wenglor focuses on machine vision
The sensor and machine vision expert Wenglor Sensoric realigned its internal development centers and business units at the beginning of June. Thus, the areas of 2D machine vision, 2D/3D sensors, code scanners and software were combined in the Wenglor MEL business unit. In turn, the development and production of optoelectronic and inductive sensors takes place in the Sensor Technology business unit. In this way, the Group intends to strengthen its two business units Sensors and Machine Vision.
Basler Announces AI Platform for Machine Vision
Basler announces an AI platform for Machine Vision based on Amazon Web Services (AWS) artificial intelligence and machine learning services. In addition to the hardware, this includes a fully integrated edge-to-cloud software stack including the AWS Panorama Device SDK.
Senswork opens development center for deep learning and AI
Senswork, an expert in machine vision, opens its Innovation Lab in Munich, where it researches solutions for optical inspection using deep learning and ai.
MVTec changes responsibilities in product management
Christoph Wagner has been product manager for Merlic since September 1, 2020. He also remains responsible for Embedded Vision. Thomas Hopfner has held the newly created position of Product Manager Licensing and Interfaces since January 2021.
Online event with lots of interaction and expertise
Although the MVTec Innovation Day 2021 took place completely digitally on February 3, more than 400 participants came. They got to see a full day of technically in-depth presentations on Halcon and Merlic, but also interviews from numerous experts.
Polytec partners with data analytics company on spectroscopy
Polytec is cooperating with Sartorius Data Analytics (formerly Umetrics) in the field of process analytics with immediate effect.
TRUMPF SE + Co. KG
Robotron Datenbank-Software GmbH
Ziemann & Urban GmbH
Matrox Imaging
ANSYS, Inc
Aerotech GmbH
Technische Universität Graz
Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF
Hexagon Metrology GmbH
Wiley-VCH GmbH
Polygon Technologies
Pulsar Photonics GmbH
Carl Zeiss IMT GmbH
Imint AB
Leibniz-Institut für Photonische Technologien e.V.
MVTec Software GmbH
Visometry GmbH
Polytec GmbH
B-PHOT – Brussels Photonics
wenglor sensoric GmbH
AT - Automation Technology GmbH
RWTH Aachen University
Göpel electronic GmbH
Senswork GmbH
Basler AG
Rauscher GmbH Bildverarbeitung
Igus GmbH
Volume Graphics GmbH
Euresys S.A.
Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
ifm electronic gmbh
SCANLAB GmbH
amsight GmbH
Pepperl+Fuchs SE
Siemens AG
EVK DI Kerschhaggl GmbH
phil-vision GmbH
Comet Yxlon GmbH
PanDao GmbH
Werth Messtechnik GmbH
Blackbird Robotersysteme GmbH
Sick AG
VDMA Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbauer e.V.
Macnica ATD Europe