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AI is a Matter of Trust
There is still a lot of writing and discussion going on about artificial intelligence. The (first) successes that can be achieved with the new algorithms are too interesting. However, there are often two points of criticism from the users. On the one hand one needs mostly nevertheless clearly more pictures, until an AI is trained, than all (manufacturers and users) thought at first. In addition, an AI is still a black box, i.e. why and why an algorithm classifies an image as NIO or IO is not (always) comprehensible. In the meantime, however, there are first approaches to better understand the mode of action of an AI, i.e. the door to a white box AI begins to open slowly.
Kind regards
Dr.-Ing. Peter Ebert, Chief Editor inVISION
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Topstory
Si-based CMOS imagers to detect SWIR wavelengths above 1µm
Thanks to a cross-departmental effort involving material development, semiconductor processing skills, system-level design and much more, Imec has realized breakthroughs in the capabilities of silicon-based CMOS imagers to detect short-wave infrared (SWIR) wavelengths above one micrometer.
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MV 2019 With Minus 7% Turnover
According to VDMA, the German robotics and automation industry expects sales to fall by 5% to €14.3b in 2019 (picture). For Machine Vision, a 7% decline in industry sales is expected. Integrated Assembly Solutions anticipates a decline of 5%. Robotics is currently expecting a minus of 3%. For 2020, VDMA Robotics + Automation is forecasting a further decline in industry sales of 10%.
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Comet Financial Figures and Restructuring
For 2019, the Comet Group achieved sales of between 350 and 370Mio.CHF and an EBITDA margin between 7 and 8.5%. The Group also presents its repositioning and the Group-wide growth and efficiency programme. The central element is the focus on process-critical plasma control and X-ray technology, which are mainly used in the high-volume and high-growth semiconductor market.
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inVISION News TV: 3D Systems
This week inVISION News TV deals with 3D. On our YouTube Channel we present three interesting 3D products and systems from SAC, Framos and FocalSpec. You can find out exactly what these are by clicking on the following link.
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Fanuc Expands Service Network
Fanuc continues to expand its sales and service network in Europe. This summer, the Japanese company opened two company buildings in the Rhône-Alpes region in France and near Milan in Italy. New branches are also under construction in Malmö in Sweden and Moscow in Russia. Numerous other locations are on the verge of expansion, including Stuttgart, Paris and Barcelona.
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Visio Nerf Opens US Office
On October 1, Visio Nerf opened a new US office in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The company's main objective is to grow its business and provide local support to its US customers.
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VDMA Quick Guide 'Machine Learning'
The VDMA Machine Learning Expert Group of the Software and Digitalisation Association has published a Quick Guide on the topic. The guideline is aimed primarily at the management of machine construction companies who deal with the topic of machine learning in their company or would like to deal with it in the future. The aim of the Quick Guide is to provide management with initial guidance on the business assessment and relevance of machine learning.
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Cooperation Perceptron and Coherix
Perceptron announced a new commercial partnership with Coherix for Bead Inspection. Coherix' Predator3D laser-based solution is installed directly on adhesive dispensing nozzles to provide real-time 3D inspection, visualization, and process control for the adhesive and sealant dispensing process, while ensuring the right volume of adhesive is placed in the right location.
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Distribution Agreement Trioptics and InterOptics
Trioptics and InterOptics announce the exclusive Distributor Agreement for Trioptics GmbH and its subsidiaries to market, sell, distribute and support InterOptics OptoFlat interferometer product line in selected international marketplaces. InterOptics will continue to market, sell, distribute and support its products in North America.
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Cretec new distributor for ARS
ARS announces Cretec as its new distributor. In the future, Cretec will distribute the automation solutions of the Italian supplier, such as the flexible feeder Flexibowl, on the German market.
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Cooperation Denso Wave and RFKeeper
Denso Wave and RFKeeper, an Israel-based manufacturer of RFID software, have teamed up to expand their retail solutions with RFID technology. RFKeeper has developed an IoT solution that allows users to control goods in real time by connecting stores and online shops. By collaborating, Denso Wave aims to improve business efficiency with RFID technology.
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2020 UKIVA MV Conference Announced
The 2020 UKIVA Machine Vision Conference and Exhibition will take place on May 14 in Milton Keynes, UK. With year on year growth since its inception in 2017, the event is rapidly becoming a fixture in the industry's calendar. While the event will follow a similar format to previous years, with a comprehensive program of technical seminars supported by an exhibition from leading companies in the industry, a new panel discussion session is being included for the first time.
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GOM Metal Forming Forum 2020
GOM will host the 'Wissensforum Metallumformung 2020' on February 11th in Braunschweig and on February 27th in Leipheim. The event aims to bring together specialists from the metalworking industry and experts in optical metrology in a free one-day event. Registration behind the link.
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VISION VENTURES NEWS
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Hexagon acquires Volume Graphics
Hexagon AB announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Volume Graphics, a market leader in the industrial computed tomography (CT) software industry. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, Volume Graphics employs around 160 people worldwide. Subsidiaries in Japan, Singapore, China and the USA, supplemented by a reseller network, deliver its software to customers in more than 50 countries. Volume Graphics will operate as part of Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division. Completion of the transaction (closing) is subject to regulatory approvals. 2018 sales amounted to €25m.
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Viisights Announces $10m Funding
Viisights, a developer of behavioural understanding systems for real-time video intelligence, announced a $10m Series-A fundraising round. The compoany will use the proceeds from the fundraising to expand its sales organization, continue to enhance its current products, and develop new solutions. Its flagship product, Viisights Wise, offers a wide range of applications, including: violence and weapon recognition, context-related suspicious activity recognition, crowd management, vehicle and traffic surveillance, indoor and outdoor safety.
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