Sick Inspector PI50 vision sensor
28 September, 2012Due to its integrated web server, a user can operate the Inspector PI50 from a computer or operator’s panel that contains a standard web browser.
ifm efector O2V vision sensor
20 September, 2012ifm efector’s O2V vision sensor is designed for packaging, production and quality control, and checks objects for presence, size, position or completeness.
Olympus i-Speed LT video camera
06 August, 2012The Olympus i-Speed LT video camera is available to rent from TechRentals. The camera can be set up in areas experiencing intermittent breakdowns to locate problems that need fixing.
PCO.dimax digital high speed CMOS camera system
12 May, 2012The PCO.dimax, 4 megapixel, digital high speed CMOS camera system, with a 12-bit dynamic range, provides 2012 x 2012 pixel resolution at a rate of 1100 fps.
Industrial Video and Control hazardous area certified H.264 cameras
17 November, 2011 byIndustrial Video and Control (IVC) has introduced a range of H.264 cameras designed and certified for use in hazardous areas. IVC now offers Class I Division 1 and Class I Division 2 PTZ dome and ATEX PTZ cameras that support H.264 encoding.
National Instruments NI 177x IP67 smart cameras range
30 October, 2011The NI 177x range of smart cameras features a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor for increased processing power and an IP67 rating to protect the hardware from dust and water. The cameras also have a real-time operating system to deliver the reliability and determinism needed on a production floor.
Dispelling the myths about machine vision systems
30 September, 2011Machine vision is a branch of engineering that uses cameras in the context of process control. Images are collected and analysed and the data extracted used for controlling an automated process or action.
Sick IVC-3D stainless steel 3D camera
12 September, 2011 byThe IVC-3D is a smart 3D camera that is specially designed for harsh environments. It combines imaging, lighting and analysis in a single, robust, stainless steel housing. It is suitable for a wide range of applications in the food and beverage industry. The hygienic, IP67-rated design is easy to clean, and ECOLAB certified to be resistant to aggressive cleaning agents and disinfectants.
Sick ColorRanger E 3D and colour camera
09 September, 2011 bySick has introduced a high-speed 3D camera with high-quality colour capability. By measuring both the 3D shape and the colour of parts, more reliable decisions can be made to allow production plants to improve their up-time, throughput, and product quality. The ColorRanger E replaces the need for several different cameras for the same task, which reduces the solution cost and complexity.
Omron Type FQ Series vision sensor
12 August, 2011 byOmron’s Type FQ Series vision sensor incorporates full-blown image processing capabilities in a palm-size footprint.
Cognex OmniView 360° inspection system
30 April, 2011 byThe OmniView 360° inspection system has been upgraded to include colour and 5 MP high-resolution cameras. The system allows detailed inspection and verification of unoriented wine and juice bottles, canned goods, pharmaceutical vials and other cylindrical packages on the production line. Using the Windows 7 64-bit PCs, OmniView technology inspects products at up to 1200 parts/min without disrupting bottling and packaging lines.
Dalsa BOA M1280 integrated vision system
28 April, 2011 byThe Dalsa BOA M1280 vision system is an integrated optical inspection tool for quality inspection and factory automation. It comprises all the elements of an industrial machine vision system in a small, smart-camera-style package.
Omron FZ Lite vision sensor
16 April, 2011 byThe Omron FZ Lite vision sensor provides high image quality and clarity with a colour resolution of 16.7 million colours. Power LEDs, high dynamic range, polarisation and halation filters enable stable inspections on difficult surfaces.
Banner Engineering iVu Plus touch screen vision sensors
25 February, 2011 byThe upgraded iVu touch screen vision sensor range, iVu Plus, from Banner Engineering adds ethernet connectivity and more advanced inspection capabilities. Ethernet connectivity enables iVu Plus sensors to more easily share inspection data directly with PLCs, PCs or other factory devices. The range is also capable of storing up to 30 inspections, accommodating rapid product changeover, while a new sort sensor function facilitates object sorting.
National Instruments CompactRIO and Single-Board RIO vision systems
04 November, 2010National Instruments has announced the addition of machine vision capabilities to NI CompactRIO and NI Single-Board RIO hardware devices that provide engineers with an integrated measurement and control platform for industrial and embedded systems.
