Embedded vision combined with Raspberry Pi
With the VC MIPI Embedded Vision Kit from Vision Components and a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3 or 3+, a fully-fledged and industrial-grade embedded vision system can be set up quickly.
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read more...Artificial intelligence can be easily integrated
The 'Neurocheck' software offers various options for using artificial intelligence. With the NeuroCheck KI-Xtension extension, pre-trained, public networks based on TrensorFlow can be integrated.
read more...Smart cameras based on deep learning
With the In-Sight D900 vision system from Cognex, the deep learning software 'In-Sight ViDi' is embedded in a smart camera. The camera is installed in the line without a PC.
read more...Vision Start-Up 2020 wanted
Messe Stuttgart and the VDMA have created a new stage for start-ups from the machine vision sector. The deadline for applications is October 28.
read more...Precisely align the protective housing
The positioning system is a compact solution for the precise alignment of protective camera housings. The core of the modular system consists of fine positioning axes with 150 mm stroke, which ensure high adjustment accuracy with their hand-cranked feed rate of 1.5 mm/revolution.
read more...Sick and Microsoft cooperate on 3DToF
Together with Microsoft, Sick wants to drive forward the development of commercial industrial 3D cameras and related solutions. These are compatible with a Microsoft ecosystem based on the Microsoft Depth, Intelligent Cloud and Intelligent Edge platforms.
read more...Image processing trade fair to run parallel to Motek in future
Messe Stuttgart will hold the next Vision from October 5 to 7, 2021. The new date in the odd-numbered trade fair year - parallel to Motek as a trade fair for production and assembly automation - is to be retained in the long term.
read more...900 nm to 1700 nm wavelength range
The NIT WiDy SenS SWIR cameras with dual-mode InGaAs sensor (linear and logarithmic) offer a compromise between high sensitivity (linear response) and high dynamic range at 120 dB (logarithmic response).
read more...Mobile or for use in confined spaces
The robustly built high-speed camera Phantom VEO 1310 from High Speed Vision is suitable for research, development and production automation.
read more...Use in research and development
The Flir A8580 series thermal imaging camera is a cooled entry-level model with 1.3 megapixels that is suitable for industrial, military, scientific and product research and development applications.
read more...Management succession
Johannes Overhues took over the management of Kappa optronics, a provider of cameras and vision systems, on May 1, 2020. He succeeds Christian Stickl.
read more...autoVimation supports ETH Zurich project
The aim of the 'Rowesys' - Robotic Weeding System - project at ETH Zurich is to develop a sustainable alternative to the use of herbicides in agriculture based on mechanical weeding. autoVimation is supporting the project as a sponsor.
read more...Vision 2020 does not take place
Vision, the world's leading trade fair for machine vision, will not take place this year, as Messe Stuttgart, the organizer, has announced. The trade fair was originally scheduled for November 10 to 12.
read more...Four new USB camera models
Allied Vision has added a total of four Alvium cameras with a USB3 Vision interface to the '1800' series. All models feature a 2nd generation Sony CMOS sensor, either with Pregius global shutter technology or with rolling shutter.
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3D data directly from the camera
Shifting computationally intensive processes away from the industrial PC and into the camera improves both the speed and accuracy of data processing. But what are the benefits of integrated data processing in detail?
read more...Space for microscopy and analysis
In quality control, space is often limited, so there is little room for microscope equipment. With the Doku-Kit3, Optometron offers a handy camera-monitor unit that enables self-sufficient microscopy and analysis without a PC.
read more...Dynamic visual guidance for 6-axis robots
As part of the production ramp-up for the Audi model derivatives of the A3 successor at the Ingolstadt plant, an automated system for the application of primary seals in vehicle doors was put into operation together with the image processing system solution provider VMT. The details.
read more...Guided by the point cloud
In assembly processes, 3D point cloud technology plays a special role in the guidance of industrial robots. Quad-camera sensor solutions that enable multi-stereo recordings are a new approach here.
read more...Pallets automatically recognized
How can the productivity of logistics processes be increased and the effectiveness of Automated Guided Vehicles improved? One promising approach is a system for automated pallet recognition based on time-of-flight cameras.
read more...Machine Vision streamlined
In order to generate the required amount of light for high-quality images, image processing systems usually work with external flash controllers. A current approach integrates these control units into the camera, thus reducing effort and costs for users.
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