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Multipeak White Light Interferometer

From now on, the white light interferometers of the interferoMETER series by Micro-Epsilon are also available as multipeak systems.

Image: InfraTec GmbH

Compact Zoom Thermal Imaging Camera

Infratec’s ImageIR 6300 Z thermal imaging camera is equipped with a 7.5x zoom lens and, in combination with its motorized focus, allows continuous adjustment to a wide range of object distances.

Image: Precitec-Optronik GmbH

Confocal Highspeed 3D Line Sensor

The CHRocodile CLS 2.0 confocal highspeed 3D line sensor by Precitec scans objects at 1,200 points per line on complex surfaces with large gradients and without shadowing.

Image: Automated Precision Europe GmbH API

9D Inline Ladar System

API’s patent-pending Dynamic 9D Ladar System is the first interferometer-based ladar system to use Optical Frequency Chirping Interferometry (OFCI) technology.

Image: ATEcare Service GmbH & Co. KG

Inline 3D-AI Inspection System

The Kitov AVI system introduced by Kitov and ATEcare Service is now also available as an inline-capable solution.

Image: Cubert GmbH

Hyperspectral 20MP Camera with Two Sensors

The 20MP hyperspectral imaging camera X20 of Cubert is extended with a second camera sensor: panchromatic – just one band and high resolution.

Image: QuISS GmbH

3D Inline Inspection of Bonded Joints

The RTVision.3D by Quiss and Isra Vision can check the width, position and continuity as well as the height of an adhesive application via triangulation.

Image: Robotron Datenbank-Software GmbH

AI Workstation for Experts and Beginners

The new AI workstation by Kontron and Robotron is a multi-purpose combination of hardware and software that enables training, execution and inference of algorithms for a wide range of AI models and frameworks.

Image: GESTALT Robotics GmbH

Few-Shot Learning für AI Vision

Gestalt Robotics’ Effcient Few-Shot Learning technology enables the use of AI technologies with five to ten example images for classification tasks.

Image: TPL VISION UK Ltd

Small Collimated Backlight

Due to its slim profile of 21mm thickness and narrow 5mm borders, the collimated backlight CSback of TPL vision makes it possible to achieve high-contrast images.

Image: IMM Photonics GmbH

Laser Diode Module for Machine Vision

With the ilumVision industrial IMM Photonics presents a series of laser diode modules for machine vision applications.

Image: Excelitas PCO GmbH

VIS-SWIR Camera for Microscopy

The new VIS-SWIR camera by PCO has a InGaAs sensor and a sensitivity form 400 to 1700nm and pixel sizes of 5×5µm.

Image: Basler AG

CoaXPress Cameras with F-Mount Lenses

F-mount lenses are being added to Basler’s CoaXPress cameras.

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GenICam for CSI-2 Access

Allied Vision enables the realization of GenICam-based image processing applications with CSI-2 cameras.

Image: Tichawa Vision GmbH

CIS with Increased Working Distance

The Contact Image Sensor product family Vucis by Tichawa gets optionally a larger working distance.

Image: Chromasens GmbH

Highspeed Line Scan Cameras

AllPIXA evo line scan series cameras by Chromasens come with high-performance CMOS sensors and are available in mono or color with sensor lengths of 8k, 10k or 15k and line rates up to 90kHz in full color.

Image: Alicona Imaging GmbH

Shape and Roughness with an Optical Sensor

Bruker Alicona will present the InfiniteFocusG6, an accurate and fast optical 3D measuring instrument for tolerances in the µm and sub-µm range, for the first time at the Control trade show.

Image: Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc.

CS-200 Color and Luminance Meter

The CS-200 is designed to measure both luminance and chromaticity with high accuracy.

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Hyperspectral Real-Time Monitoring

EVK’s Stream Supervisor software enables real-time monitoring of material and product streams based on hyperspectral data.

Image: Roboception GmbH

High-Resolution 3D Stereo Sensor

The new rc_viscore by Roboception is a high-resolution IP54-protected 3D stereo sensor for robotics applications.

Image: ADDI-DATA GmbH

AI-Based Vision System

The AI based vision system MSX-AI-5000 by Addi-Data is based on a software stack that features an embedded AI core, enabling system control and task planning.

Image: Prophesee S.A.

Event-Based HD Evaluation Kit

Prophesee presents a compact (30x30x36mm) HD evaluation kit (EVK4) for developers of computer vision systems who want to start evaluation of the new Sony IMX636ES HD stacked event-based vision sensor.

Image: MVTec Software GmbH

Advanced Anomaly Detection in Halcon 22.05

The highlight of Halcon Version 22.05 by MVTec is the new Global Context Anomaly Detection technology.

Image: Vision & Control GmbH

Telecentric Lenses Optimized for White LEDs

The TO44 series of telecentric measuring lenses by Vision & Control is designed for use with white LED light.

Image: FUJIFILM Electronic Imaging Europe GmbH

Heavy-Duty Lenses for 2/3″ to 1/1.2″ Sensors

The heavy-duty industrial lenses of the Fujinon HF-XA-1F series are equipped with Anti Shock & Vibration technology, and have no optical components that move.

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Mind-Connected AI

9. Mar 2022

A new technology by InnerEye establishes a direct interface between an expert user and an AI system, which enables a smooth and accurate User-AI knowledge transfer and collaborate decisions.

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You-are-there

2. Feb 2022

Imagine being able to stand next to your favorite performer during a once-in-a-lifetime concert – or having reserved seating at the 50-yard line for every game or the chance to “run” beside star players as they charge the goal during a league championship. Now, imagine being able to have these experiences while sitting in your living room, commuting home from a busy day at work, or playing the latest multiplayer game.

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Digital Vehicle Passport

26. Jan 2022

DeGoulds range of automated vehicle inspection systems assess the exterior condition of a vehicle. The complete vehicle inspections identify any damage and provide specification checks for OEMs and partners in the finished vehicle logistics chain.

Image: Alysium Tech GmbH

The X Factor

22. Jan 2022

Inexpensive IP core speeds development and implementation of Camera Link HS for camera and frame grabber manufacturers. CLHS is poised to provide significantly expanded capability (50Gbps and beyond) in upcoming releases.

Bild: Cambridge Electronic Industries Ltd

World’s First Qualified CoaXPress-12 Repeater

4. May 2020

Available in single, dual and quad formats, the world´s first CXP-12 repeater enables users to double the transmission distance of a signal at 12.5Gbps.

Autonomous Picking

27. Apr 2020

ActiNav is a UR+ application kit that simplifies the integration of autonomous bin picking of parts and accurate placement in machines using UR cobots. It synchronously handles vision processing, collision-free motion planning and autonomous real-time robot control.

Image: Optotune AG

12mm Liquid Lens for 1.1″ Sensors Solves Challenges in Logistics

16. Apr 2020

Optotune and VS Technology present the first wide-angle liquid lens solution for high resolution 1.1″ sensors. With the ability to focus from 100mm to infinity in 20ms, the new 12mm lens is a very reliable and fast focusing solution for today’s logistics and robotics applications.

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PPE Enforcement with Edge AI Vision

14. Apr 2020

Systems leveraging AI with real-time object detection through image and video analysis can automate personal protective equipment (PPE) policy enforcement.

Figure: Midwest Optical Systems

A simple setup provides backlighting for tight spaces

6. Apr 2020

The Backlight fluoreSheet is used to provide affordable, indirect illumination for machine vision applications. Unlike other technologies, it doesn´t require power input. A backlighting effect is created when an orange Backlight fluoreSheet is coupled with a blue LED light and an Orange Bandpass Filter.

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Novel 3D camera with 180° opening angle

23. Mar 2020

The 3D camera technology HemiStereo enables for the first time a hemispherical depth detection. The entire half space in front of the camera is measured three-dimensionally, which corresponds to an opening angle of 180×180° (HxV).

Autonomous Machine Vision as a self-experiment

9. Mar 2020

Visual inspection in parts manufacturing is expensive, complicated and error-prone – this is the general consensus. Inspekto from Heilbronn has made it its business to change this and promises a plug&play system that delivers reliable results in the shortest time and with minimal installation effort. The inVISION has tested this in a self-experiment.

At the Embedded World 2020 the panel discussion 'Embedded Vision everywhere' took place. Users (Stil, CST) and manufacturers (Allied Vision, Congatec, Cubemos, Vision Components) discussed trends and developments and the role of AI. (Image: TeDo Verlag GmbH)

AI and Embedded Vision Trends of Embedded World 2020

2. Mar 2020

Embedded World 2020 was affected by the cancellation of numerous companies due to the coronavirus. Nevertheless, there were numerous interesting new products for embedded vision and AI to be seen at the fair, which are briefly presented in this follow-up report.

The fourth Conference on Hyperspectral Imaging in Industry (chii) will take place on 27 and 28 May 2020 in Graz. (Bild: Perception Park GmbH)

Hyperspectral imaging is conquering the industry

19. Feb 2020

Hyperspectral-based imaging is establishing itself in ever new industrial fields of application. How does this technology work and where can it be used?

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Standardization Initiative Embedded Vision Interface (emVision)

14. Feb 2020

Development of embedded vision technologies is not solely triggered by machine vision players but also by consumer driven application fields such as smart phones. This creates the need to adapt these embedded vision systems to enable industrial solutions to use them. By addressing these needs, hosted by the EMVA a new standardization initiative has been formed.

Ethics and Explainability related to Artificial Intelligence

10. Dec 2019

Since today’s artificial intelligence does not develop an awareness of what it learns, AI in principle is completely objective. Therefore the risks of using AI are related to the data and not in the AI itself. The current discussion of AI and ethics aims to prevent artificial intelligence systems from discriminating people.

(Image: LMI Technologies Inc. / IFM Electronic GmbH / Sick AG / Baumer Group / Hema Electronic GmbH)

The Top 5 Machine Vision Products of the SPS Fair

4. Dec 2019

At the SPS trade fair in Nuremberg (Germany) at the end of November, the main focus was on automation. However, there were also numerous interesting innovations on the subject of machine vision, which were shown there for the first time and will be presented below.