Adlink Technology EOS-1000 PoE vision system
17 August, 2010 byThe EOS-1000 by Adlink Technology is a compact vision system based on the Intel Core2 Duo P8400 processor. Providing four independent PoE ports with data transfer rates up to 4 Gbps, the EOS-1000 is suitable for applications such as 3D vision robotic guidance.
Smart camera vision systems: the new approach to track and trace
02 August, 2010Increasing global regulations on healthcare products have many pharmaceutical manufacturers preparing to implement serialised packaging in support of full traceability and authentication requirements. However, the traditional approach of deploying turnkey serialisation solutions that integrate PC-based vision can be expensive to install, validate and maintain.
Bosch Extreme CCTV MIC series PTZ cameras
17 May, 2010The Extreme CCTV MIC series of fully functional pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) cameras contains a solution for virtually any application, including harsh environments.
How to plan your first vision system
21 March, 2010Developing a machine vision application for the first time need not be a headache. If you follow a thorough, three-stage process to develop, test and deploy the project, the results should provide an essential tool in product inspection and valuable insight to enhance overall product quality.
Omron FZ3-900 series vision system
15 February, 2010 byThe FZ3-900 series vision system provides a dual CPU colour vision sensor that is designed to make it possible to achieve high-speed multiline inspection with one controller. The system has a high dynamic range, a 5 megapixel camera and true colour resolution through Omron’s Advanced Real Colour Sensing (ARCS) engine, which can capture and process 16.77 million colours.
Washdown vision sensor
26 October, 2009 byBanner Engineering has introduced the PresencePlus P4 IP68-rated, sealed Omni vision sensor. Featuring a compact, durable, nickel-plated, aluminium housing, the P4 Sealed Omni vision sensor is designed to withstand washdown conditions, as well as dust and debris common in harsh-duty environments with the use of an integrated ring light or lens cover.
Multispectral camera system
21 September, 2009 byThe FluxData FD-1665 is a 3-CCD multispectral camera system that can be customised in various ways. The camera is offered in a range of resolutions utilising 1.4, 2 and 5 Mp sensors.
Image processing system
31 August, 2009 byThe ZFX-CD smart vision sensor is a total image processing system that includes a camera with an integrated light source and an image processing unit, and has 1D/2D and pharmacode reading capability.
Embedded vision system
25 June, 2009 byThe EVS-1464RT embedded vision system is a high-performance, multicore controller capable of processing images from multiple IEEE 1394 and GigE Vision cameras. Additionally, the EVS-1464RT features an extended temperature range, a real-time operating system, a solid-state hard drive and a fanless design, making it suitable for use in harsh industrial environments.
Hyperspectral imaging sensors
25 June, 2009 byHeadwall’s Hyperspec VIS family of integrated hyperspectral imaging sensors for the 380 to 825 nm spectral range are designed for spectral sensing and chemical imaging. Hyperspectral imaging is used for mission-critical applications ranging from process monitoring to moving webs of product across conveyor lines where precise colour measurement is critical to the application.
2D vision sensor with exchangeable lenses
25 June, 2009 byThe Inspector I20 is a 2D vision sensor with integrated lighting that allows easy replacement of optical lenses for different distances and fields of view while maintaining a high enclosure rating (IP67). This, together with integrated lighting, makes the Inspector I20 suitable for both end users and system integrators who want to solve a large number of different applications using only one kind of device.
Adept Electronic Solutions announces the Adept Vision Alliance Partner Program
22 June, 2009Adept Electronic Solutions has announced the Adept Vision Alliance Partner Program.
High-speed camera system
11 May, 2009 byThe PCO.dimax is a 4-megapixel digital high-speed CMOS camera system with a 12-bit dynamic range. It provides 2012 x 2012 pixel resolution at a rate of 1100 fps with lower resolutions at rates as fast as 56,300 fps. The 31.4 mm-diagonal CMOS image sensor features 11 micron pixels and a quantum efficiency greater than 44%. The camera is available in colour and monochrome.
Machine vision for factory automation
06 May, 2009 by Steve Geraghty and Marc Fimeri*Many key tasks in the manufacture of products, including inspection, orientation, identification and assembly, require the use of visual techniques. Human vision and response, however, can be slow and tend to be error-prone either due to boredom or fatigue. Replacing human inspection with machine vision can go far in automating factory operation, but implementers need to carefully match machine vision options with application requirements.
100% inspection of up to 2000 different circuit breakers
04 May, 2009The Osiswitch Compact line at Télémécanique, a Schneider Electric brand, makes circuit breakers. This production line allows the possibility of creating up to 2000 different product types from just 100 different components. Each circuit breaker is manually assembled meaning a 100% reliable inspection of the individual components is essential in order to verify each breaker before packaging.
