Machine Vision Products

AutoVISION 2.0 from Microscan enables vision inspection implementation

May 17, 2013

From Microscan comes the AutoVISION 2.0, machine vision software that is designed to allow manufacturers to easily implement vision inspection without having to be an expert in machine vision or automatic identification.

Self contained photoelectric sensors from Keyence designed for harsh environments

May 17, 2013

The PR-G series of general purpose stainless steel photoeye photoelectric sensors feature a metal housing instead of the traditional plastic, so the sensors are able to withstand damage and provide detection even in harsh environments, as verified from third-party certification from ECOLAB and Diversey.

Photon etc. introduces ZephirTM 2.5 MCT camera

May 16, 2013

The ZephirTM. 2.5 MCT camera from Photon etc.—developed for industrial imaging applications—is reportedly the fastest affordable SWIR camera on the market.

Edmund Optics introduces TECHSPEC broadband-coated mirrors

May 16, 2013

TECHSPEC broadband coated 1/10λ first surface dielectric mirrors from Edmund Optics reportedly provide greater than 99% reflection and are designed for applications in the visible to near-infrared spectra.

Acromag's relay interface modules monitor and control high-voltage field devices

May 16, 2013

Acromag’s BusWorks XT multi-channel optocoupler and interposing relay modules connect discrete field devices to measurement and control system I/O modules.

Myricom software and Emergent cameras team up for industrial imaging solution

May 15, 2013

Myricom’s FastStack Machine Vision Acceleration (MVA) software solution will begin shipping with high-speed cameras from Emergent Vision Technologies to deliver high throughput and low CPU utilization performance.

New software module from GOEPEL facilitates X-ray image evaluation

May 15, 2013

A component of the new x-ray inspection software XI-Pilot V 3.1 is a module that allows for an easier evaluation of x-ray images.

Teledyne DALSA introduces new CMOS line scan cameras

May 15, 2013

Piranha4 mono and color cameras from Teledyne DALSA feature 4k resolution and 10.56 μm x 10.56 μm pixel size.

Omron's M18 photoelectric sensors enable use in tight spaces

May 14, 2013

Omron’s new M18 cylindrical photoelectric sensors combine simple selection and installation with versatility and rugged construction, which enable its usage in a variety of applications, including food and beverage production, material handling and logistics.

IDS USB3 UEye cameras designed for machine vision, microscopy and medical engineering

May 14, 2013

IDS Imaging‘s new USB3 uEye CP camera features the latest revision of the CMOSIS 4.2 megapixel CMOS sensor.

CRAIC Technologies' spectroscopy and imaging software enables Windows 8 use

May 14, 2013

The Auriga microspectroscopy and imaging software package from CRAIC Technologies is designed to collect, analyze and process moth microspectra and images from CRAIC microspectrophotometers running Windows 8.

Software enables high speed image analysis

May 13, 2013

TimeBench analysis software allows Optronis’ CamRecord high-speed cameras to be controlled by a variety of devices such as smartphones, computers and iPads, enabling users to project-manage their recordings, analyze individual images using distance, angle and speed measurements and output data as reports.

Ultra-small photoelectric sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs enable operation in tight spaces

May 10, 2013

Pepperl+Fuchs has launched the R2 Series of ultra-small sensors, a line of photoelectric sensors available in four sensing modes to suit varied application needs.

Pleora Technologies and PHOTONIS collaborate on camera with GigE and USB 3.0 vision interfaces

May 10, 2013

Pleora Technologies’ iPORT embedded camera interface has been chosen by PHOTONIS to help extend the NOCTURN family of digital low-light CMOS cameras and provide GigE Vision and USB 3.0 Vision connectivity.

SDK supports CoaXPress frame grabbers

May 9, 2013

To support its Karbon-CXP and Cyton CoaXPress frame grabbers, BitFlow has updated its Development Kit (SDK). Version 5.70 of the SDK comes with development libraries and working example applications complete with MS Visual C++ source code to enable developers to integrate the frame grabbers into their applications.