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Can you provide one example of a relatively new technology that you are utilizing?
A new technology we are utilizing is a Matrox software which is offered in our Agriculture and Food Packaging Vision Inspection System. The software is incredibly easy to use and customizable. It is compatible with a large number of robot interfaces such as ABB IRC5, Epson RC450+/ RC550+, Fanuc LR Mate 200iC / LR Mate 200iD and more. It also has 2D and 3D vision-guided robotic applications, can capture images from any GigE or USB3 vision compliant camera, and can inspect based upon a large number of characteristics – over 50!
What are some of the types of vision systems you have been installing recently?
Our vision systems have been ramping up in the food and agriculture industry. There has been growth in organics and fresh produce. We have been able to adapt to this demand, which is why we developed the Agriculture and Food Packaging Vision Inspection System.
Have there been any recent examples of vision systems you’ve installed that are particularly unique or interesting?
Uniforce is always up to unique and interesting vision systems for our customers. NDAs keep us out of sharing specifics, but we have done vision applications ranging from petri dish monitoring to exciting virtual reality simulation.
What is your take on the current state of the machine vision market?
The market will continue to grow. However, we will see fallout from companies who cannot bring products to market in less than six months. People want things now. In the age of Amazon, we cannot offer products with lead times of six months, or even one month. The number of camera companies who cannot offer products off the shelf will decline.
Is there a particular trend or product in the next few years that you see as “the next big thing?”
For the past 30 years, I’ve seen a lot of changes but one trend seems consistent: People want smaller, faster, cheaper. The “next big thing” will be whatever can satisfy these requirements. I wouldn’t be surprised if it happened to incorporate embedded dedicated processors with USB3 technology.
What camera type do you think will be most popular in two years and why?
Tough question. USB3 will be dominant in the low cost markets. However, high speed CoaXPress has huge advantages. CoaXPress would be much more popular if it costs decreased. For the moment, it is just not a feasible option for our price sensitive clients.
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