Thermal images guide autonomous robot 'Anymal'
When autonomous robots such as 'Anymal' help to search for casualties in rough terrain, thermography is almost indispensable.
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read more...Inline measurement reduces reject production
Instead of laboriously measuring wood-based panels manually and with a comparatively large number of rejects, this process can also be automated - with an inline measuring system and four programmable cameras.
read more...News from industrial image processing
Cameras, vision sensors, lighting and complete image processing systems - the range of products on offer in industrial image processing is diverse. Computer&AUTOMATION presents the latest products from spring 2018 in a series of images.
read more...Isra Vision integrates Polymetric
The image processing provider Isra Vision is further expanding its 3D portfolio and acquiring the Darmstadt-based company Polymetric.
read more...Clever data management
Smart cameras generate a large amount of data during inspection tasks. One challenge is to bundle this information and forward it in a targeted manner.
read more...The benefits of perceptual computing
Modern machines are increasingly capable of 'feeling' and 'understanding' in a human-like way, interacting with their environment and constantly learning. Perceptual computing' is an important key to this.
read more...Collisions don't stand a chance
3D sensors help self-driving systems, reversing aids and intelligent spatial analyses to secure work areas and routes. What do modern devices do in detail?
read more...Control and image processing grow together
Automation providers are integrating machine vision functions into their control architectures, while machine vision manufacturers are equipping their solutions with features that enable both worlds to work together seamlessly. What role do deep learning or standards such as OPC UA play in this?
read more...Revolution for machine vision?
Embedded vision - rarely has so much potential for change been attributed to an image processing technology. But is image processing really facing a complete upheaval?
read more...Everything in view
Zynq power for image recognition, processing and analysis: Xilinx showcased some remarkable applications at embedded world 2018. Dale Hitt explains the details and possible applications.
read more...Especially for very fast processes
Baumer is launching the QX series cameras, which capture fine details and deviations in very fast processes with a resolution of 12 Mpixel at 335 fps in burst mode.
read more...Almost 20 % sales growth for image processing
According to the latest VDMA surveys, turnover in the German machine vision industry rose by 18% to EUR 2.6 billion in 2017, as predicted. And the forecasts for 2018 are also optimistic.
read more...Stemmer Imaging takes over Data Vision
With effect from January 31, 2018, image processing provider Stemmer Imaging has acquired the business of Data Vision as part of an asset deal. With this acquisition, the Puchheim-based company is strengthening its position in the Benelux countries.
read more...International Vision Standards Meeting in Frankfurt
The next IVSM from May 14 to 18, 2018 will be hosted by Silicon Software in cooperation with the VDMA. Around 150 technical experts from all over the world will come together in Frankfurt to discuss new standards for the machine vision industry.
read more...Quo vadis image processing?
The two automation providers B&R and Beckhoff integrate machine vision directly into their control architectures. What does this mean for pure machine vision providers? Peter Keppler, Director of Corporate Sales at Stemmer Imaging, explains.
read more...Stemmer Imaging plans IPO
Image processing provider Stemmer Imaging is planning an IPO. The company intends to use the proceeds to drive stronger growth - also through company acquisitions.
read more...Arnaud Darmont appointed Standards Manager
Arnaud Darmont is the new EMVA Standards Manager at EMVA. In future, he will drive forward European standardization activities worldwide and coordinate the development process of image processing standards on the part of EMVA.
read more...Rockwell Automation takes over Odos Imaging
Rockwell Automation will acquire Odos Imaging, a Scottish technology company that provides three-dimensional time-of-flight sensor systems for machine vision applications.
read more...Virtually on the move
At ifm electronic, visitors to the trade fair were able to familiarize themselves with the company's portfolio not only in the conventional way, but also virtually - using augmented reality. Michael Marhofer, CEO of the ifm group of companies, reveals the intention behind this.
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Quo vadis image processing?
The two automation providers B&R and Beckhoff integrate machine vision directly into their control architectures. What does this mean for pure machine vision providers? Peter Keppler (Stemmer Imaging) and Dr. Maximilian Lückenhaus (MVTec) take a stand.
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