Taking a better look with machine vision

Machine vision uses imagery technology to check and analyze the image it is scanning. Many developers have created this to offer high precision and accurate information. Sensors are able to detect the slightest changes in the images while performing inspections. New advancements in machine vision technology has enabled them to run faster while staying reliable and accurate.

Cognex In-Sight 2000 Series Vision Sensor

In-Sight 2000 series vision sensors combine the power of an In-Sight vision system with the simplicity and affordability of a vision sensor. These vision sensors set new standards for value, ease of use and flexibility thanks to a powerful combination of proven In-Sight vision tools, a simple setup and a modular design featuring field changeable lighting and optics. The In-Sight 2000 series includes an integrated, high-performance image formation system consisting of field interchangeable lenses and a patentpending LED ring light that produces even, diffuse illumination across the entire image and eliminates the need for costly external lighting. Lenses and a variety of light colors can be easily swapped out as needed to meet application requirements.

MicroHAWK MV–40 Smart Cameras

Built on the highest-performance imaging engine in its class, MicroHAWK cameras are fully-integrated with optics, processor, lighting and communications, offering an array of modular hardware options to take on any inspection task in three micro form factors. Paired with AutoVISION simplified machine vision software scalable to Visionscape software for advanced applications, MicroHAWK is unrivaled in the industry for performance in its size and flexibility to meet a variety of application requirements and user experience levels. The MV-40 redefines the imaging market as the smallest IP65/67-rated, true-industrial Ethernet smart camera.  

MVP Portable Automated Optical Inspection GEM III

The GEM III automated optical inspection (AOI) is a feature-rich, highly robust, yet portable AOI platform based on Machine Vision Product’s existing high performance AOI solutions. The GEM III incorporates an 8 MP camera and is fully certified for 01005 inspection with an 8 micron pixel size. The GEM III features MVP’s wizard driven ease-of-use database programming ePro and the Auto-Optimize wizard and is a cost-effective, yet powerful solution for low volume, high mix production environments including New Product Introduction. By utilizing the same optics as inline AOI new inspection programs are equally portable between the GEM III and MVP’s range of inline solutions.

Marantz Mek SpiderEye Machine Vision

Mek SpiderEye machine vision systems deliver instant improvements to any manufacturing process via the development of totally automated processes. The system has pattern matching, OCV, hue, saturation, brightness, RGB and grey level histogram, distance measurement, angle, and uniformity. It has 8 channel multiple source and up to 6 lighting modes. There is an optional SQL and/or XML data collection and storage of inspection results. Also, full barcode traceability, SPC defect analysis and live production result viewer. Mek SpiderEye machine vision systems are affordable, easy to use and totally flexible to handle short runs, repetitive tasks and ergonomically challenging jobs.

Datalogic P-Series Smart Camera

The P-Series is an ultra-compact cost-effective smart camera offering advanced machine vision functionalities in a fully embedded stand-alone device. The P-Series is available with gray-scale or color CMOS image sensors with two different resolutions: VGA and 1.3 MP. Lenses and illuminators are fully interchangeable and can be mounted and replaced by the user. Five focal lengths and nine lighting options result in 90 different combinations delivering outstanding installation flexibility while offering superior image acquisition capabilities. The P-Series is powered by the IMPACT LITE software package that comes with 25 inspection tools.

CyberOptics SQ3000 3D Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) System

SQ3000 3D automated optical inspection (AOI) system maximizes ROI and line utilization with 3D multi-view sensors that enable extremely fast 3D inspection. SQ3000 incorporates Multi-Reflection Suppression (MRS) technology and highly sophisticated 3D algorithms offering microscopic image quality at production speeds. MRS technology suppresses any reflections that can distort the data, especially on shiny components, enabling precise 3D representation while the architecturally superior sensor design captures and transmits data simultaneously and in parallel.

ADLINK Technology NEON-1021-M Smart Camera

ADLINK’s new NEON-1021-M Intel Atom E3845 processor based ready-to-go smart camera with MVTec MERLIC. Equipping its quad-core smart camera with an easy-to-use machine vision software, the NEON-1021-M exceeds basic smart camera advantages for machine vision development. NEON-1021-M features high performance quad-core Intel Atom processors, speedy multi-ROI image capture, 2-MP global shutter image sensors, and PWM lighting control support. High-speed multi-barcode capture by multi-ROI function shortens image processing cycle time and optimized I/O includes one additional slave GigE Vision camera connection, 4 X isolated input, 4 X isolated output and VGA output for maximized integration with external devices.