Image processing integrated in Twincat
Two years ago, Beckhoff added a self-developed visualization solution to its Twincat control technology. The next step follows at SPS IPC Drives 2017: the integration of image processing.
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read more...SmartCamera addition
Image processing is increasingly coming into focus at Balluff, as demonstrated not least by the acquisition of Matrix Vision. Rainer Schönhaar, Product Manager Image Processing at Balluff, explains what can be seen at the trade fair stand in this regard.
read more...Fully integrated
B&R has developed a fully integrated, flexible embedded vision system with intelligent cameras at its core. The 'Smart Light' lighting is either integrated into the cameras or available as an external device; combinations are also possible.
read more...CMOS - drivers of image processing
CMOS technology is one of the drivers of image processing. It is now indispensable in areas such as embedded vision, the integration of image processing in robotics and automation and in the smart factory.
read more...Indutrade takes over MaxxVision
The Swedish stock corporation Indutrade acquired the Stuttgart-based value-added distributor MaxxVision on April 18, 2017.
read more...Stemmer Imaging sold to AL-KO
Munich-based AL-KO AG, parent company of the internationally active AL-KO Kober SE, has acquired 75.04% of the shares in Stemmer Imaging from company founder Wilhelm Stemmer. The management team acquired a total of 24.96% of the company.
read more...EMVA Young Professional Award 2017 presented
This year's EMVA Young Professional Award goes to Boaz Arad. He is being honored for his work "Sparse Recovery of Hyperspectral Signal from Natural RGB Images".
read more...Embedded PC instead of intelligent cameras
In the case of aluminum containers, which are used for packaging pet food and foodstuffs, among other things, quality assurance must be seamless and reliable - this can be achieved with the help of image processing and embedded PCs, for example.
read more...Smart approaches for laboratory automation
How can time be saved in everyday laboratory work? Can the essential documentation of process steps be automated? What are the benefits of 'mixed reality' in the laboratory? There are interesting developments for these cases at Fraunhofer IPA.
read more...News from industrial image processing
Cameras, vision sensors, lighting and complete image processing systems - there is a wide range of products on offer in the field of industrial image processing. Computer&AUTOMATION lists the latest products from summer 2017 in a picture gallery.
read more...Basler takes over mycable
Camera manufacturer Basler has acquired the company mycable in order to increase its market penetration in the field of embedded vision technology.
read more...Infrared/thermal imaging technology
New President and CEO for Flir Systems
James J. (Jim) Cannon will take over as the new President and CEO of Flir Systems in mid-June 2017, succeeding Andy Teich, who is retiring after 33 years with the infrared/thermal imaging camera expert.
read more...3D vision made easy
Too little computing power, high prices and insufficient accuracy have slowed down earlier 3D systems in many applications. Today, however, the technology is finding its way into more and more industries thanks to increased performance and high-resolution sensors.
read more...Cognex acquires ViDi Systems
The Swiss company ViDi Systems SA will in future be part of Cognex Corporation. ViDi Systems is a provider of deep learning software for industrial image processing.
read more...BV Directive is internationally recognized
The international G3 initiative for standardization recommends the VDI/VDE/VDMA 2632 Sheet 2 guideline presented by the VDMA as a guideline for creating a specification sheet and a requirements specification in industrial image processing.
read more...Sick and Silicon Software cooperate
Sick and Silicon Software are pooling their expertise and jointly expanding the 'Sick AppSpace' eco-system with FPGA programming for embedded sensor and integration hardware.
read more...Valeo buys start-up Gestigon
Valeo has acquired all shares in Gestigon. The German start-up company specializes in the development of 3D image processing software for vehicle interiors.
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 2017 in a picture gallery.
read more...EMVA announces Young Professional Award 2017
The European Machine Vision Association EMVA is once again presenting the Young Professional Award - for the first time with prize money.
read more...The embedded vision system
Smooth communication between the components of an embedded vision system and this system with the automation is a prerequisite for real-time data transmission. This calls for the development of standards.
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