From now on, the white light interferometers of the interferoMETER series by Micro-Epsilon are also available as multipeak systems.
Bild: Micro-Epsilon Messtechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Bild: Micro-Epsilon Messtechnik GmbH & Co. KG
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Image: InfraTec GmbH
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
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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Image: Basler AG
CoaXPress Cameras with F-Mount Lenses
F-mount lenses are being added to Basler’s CoaXPress cameras.
Bild: Allied Vision Technologies GmbH
Bild: Allied Vision Technologies GmbH
GenICam for CSI-2 Access
Allied Vision enables the realization of GenICam-based image processing applications with CSI-2 cameras.
Image: Tichawa Vision GmbH
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
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
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.
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.
Bild: EVK DI Kerschhaggl GmbH
Bild: EVK DI Kerschhaggl GmbH
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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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Bild: InnerEye
Bild: InnerEye
Mind-Connected AI
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.
Bild: Condense Reality
Bild: Condense Reality
You-are-there
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.
Bild: DeGould
Bild: DeGould
Digital Vehicle Passport
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
Image: Alysium Tech GmbH
The X Factor
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.
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Bild: Cambridge Electronic Industries Ltd
Bild: Cambridge Electronic Industries Ltd
World’s First Qualified CoaXPress-12 Repeater
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
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
Image: Optotune AG
12mm Liquid Lens for 1.1″ Sensors Solves Challenges in Logistics
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.
Bild: ADLINK Technology GmbH
Bild: ADLINK Technology GmbH
PPE Enforcement with Edge AI Vision
Systems leveraging AI with real-time object detection through image and video analysis can automate personal protective equipment (PPE) policy enforcement.
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Figure: Midwest Optical Systems
Figure: Midwest Optical Systems
A simple setup provides backlighting for tight spaces
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.
Bild: 3dvisionlabs GmbH
Bild: 3dvisionlabs GmbH
Novel 3D camera with 180° opening angle
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
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)
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
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.
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The fourth Conference on Hyperspectral Imaging in Industry (chii) will take place on 27 and 28 May 2020 in Graz. (Bild: Perception Park GmbH)
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
Hyperspectral-based imaging is establishing itself in ever new industrial fields of application. How does this technology work and where can it be used?
Bild: EMVA European Machine Vision Association
Bild: EMVA European Machine Vision Association
Standardization Initiative Embedded Vision Interface (emVision)
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.
(Image: ©Tatiana Shepeleva/stock.adobe.com)
(Image: ©Tatiana Shepeleva/stock.adobe.com)
Ethics and Explainability related to Artificial Intelligence
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)
(Image: LMI Technologies Inc. / IFM Electronic GmbH / Sick AG / Baumer Group / Hema Electronic GmbH)
The Top 5 Machine Vision Products of the SPS Fair
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.
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Product innovations
Bild: Visometry GmbH
Bild: Visometry GmbH
Augmented Inspections
Using a tablet’s camera, visometry’s Twyn software automatically locates, registers and tracks inspection parts.
Bild: TriEye Technologies, LTD.
Bild: TriEye Technologies, LTD.
Low-Cost SWIRCMOS Sensors
TriEye’s Raven CMOS-based SWIR sensor has a resolution of 1,284×960 pixels, a sensor spectrum of 0.4 to 1.6µm and a maximum speed of 120fps (full frame).
Bild: SILINA
Bild: SILINA
Curved Image Sensors
Silina’s curved image sensors enhance the performance of vision systems by improving image quality (sharpness, light sensitivity, contrast, chromatic aberration) across the entire field of view and enabling system miniaturization.
Bild: Saccade Vision
Bild: Saccade Vision
Ignore Irrelevant Scan Data
Based on the analysis of digital models, Saccade MD by Saccade Vision enables optimized 3D scanning that ignores locations on the samples to be measured that do not have any inspection features.
Area Vibrometry
Polytec’s PSV QTec Scanning Vibrometers enable area-based optical measurement of vibration shapes.
Bild: ifm electronic gmbh
Bild: ifm electronic gmbh
Smart Perception Platform
The O3R platform by ifm consists of compact camera heads (VGA cameras and time-of-flight sensors) and a smart AI edge device with Nvidia TX2 for the evaluation of the data.
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