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Multiplex Imaging in Quality Inspection

This webinar discusses the options and requirements for performing multiplex imaging from the illumination to the detection, and optics in between to navigate the light to and...
March 5, 2025
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How to Deploy Deep Learning in Machine Vision Applications

In this issue of Vision Insights, we discuss how to deploy deep learning in machine vision applications. Members of Vision Systems Design can download the eBook.
Jan. 8, 2025
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Automating Product Inspection with Deep Learning

In this edition of Vision Insights, our eBook series, we cover four examples of using deep learning models to automate complex inspection scenarios.
Dec. 27, 2024
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A Primer: Developing Embedded Vision Applications

In this issue of Vision Systems Design's ongoing eBook series on Vision Insights, we cover embedded vision. Become a Vision Systems Design member and download the eBook.
Dec. 23, 2024

Cameras and Accessories

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Figure 1: Rendering of a Sprayhawk drone helicopter in action.
Cameras and Accessories

Rotor Technologies Developing Giant Ag Drone

Vision systems key to successful operation of giant drone designed for heavy lift agricultural tasks
Jan. 10, 2025
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Cables and Connectivity

Euresys Launches CXP-12 to QSFP+ Converter

Device especially designed for machine vision applications that use high speed, high resolution cameras requiring higher bandwidth.
Jan. 9, 2025
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Cameras and Accessories

Chromasens Releases Line Scan Camera

The machine vision camera simultaneously captures 2D color images along with a 3D point cloud.
Jan. 6, 2025
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Figure 1: Photoneo's MotionCam-3D.
Cameras and Accessories

Zebra Technologies to Acquire Photoneo

Photoneo's camera and software technology in 3D imaging will add to Zebra's machine vision portfolio.
Jan. 2, 2025

Factory Automation

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Figure 1: The battery coating process.
Factory Automation

Next-Gen Contact Image Sensors Enhance Inspection of Batteries and Printed Material

Contact Image Sensors are suitable for inspection and metrology tasks in spatially restricted machine vision environments.
Nov. 27, 2024
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Test Your Knowledge: Machine Vision in Metrology Applications

Take our brief quiz on using machine vision technology to facilitate metrology applications in manufacturing.
Nov. 21, 2024
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Figure 1: Successful in-line metrology using machine vision often requires “creative” imaging solutions including specialty optics, illumination, and even repositioning of the part or imaging system.
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Keys to Deploying Machine Vision in Precision In-Line Measurement Applications in Manufacturing

Do you want to design and execute non-contact metrology applications that work flawlessly? Machine Vision Expert David Dechow explains how.
Nov. 18, 2024
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Figure 1: The researchers used an inspection system that included a Maritech Eye to detect parasites in cod fillets.
Factory Automation

Machine Vision Inspection System Detects Parasites in Cod

The vision system uses hyperspectral imaging and deep learning and produces results fast enough for a factory environment.
Nov. 15, 2024

Non-Factory Automation

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Figure 1: Microscope Objectives are responsible for gathering light from an object and forming an intermediate image, which is then either projected onto a sensor or magnified further by an eyepiece.
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Choosing the Correct Microscope Objective: Numerical Aperture and Other Key Factors

When selecting a microscope objective, multiple factors must be considered, including magnification, numerical aperture (NA), and price.
Dec. 16, 2024
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Figure 1: Researchers at Ritsumeikan University propose an edge-highlighting visualization technique for 3D scanned objects that employs two novel approaches: dual 3D edge extraction and opacity–color gradation.
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Advanced Visualization Method Improves Understanding of 3D Point Cloud Data

Researchers at Ritsumeikan University develop novel visualization method for scanned point cloud data based on dual 3D edge extraction.
Dec. 11, 2024
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How Is AI/Machine Learning Impacting Engineering?

AI/ML becoming an important addition to an engineer's toolkit, according to Vision Systems Design's 2024 Salary & Career Survey.
Nov. 26, 2024
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Non-Factory

Engineering is a Great Career. More People Should Get Into It.

Readers share opinions on engineering in VSD's 2024 Salary & Career Survey
Nov. 20, 2024

Embedded Vision

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Embedded Vision

Neousys Launches Line of Rugged Panel PCs

PCs especially designed for AI/Edge vision applications for off-road, autonomous vehicles.
Jan. 3, 2025
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Embedded Vision

Active Silicon Launches New Line of Machine Vision Computers

Embedded vision systems designed for machine vision applications in challenging environments.
Dec. 6, 2024
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Embedded Vision

IMAGO Technologies Adds New Sensor Options to Smart Camera Line

New Vision Cam XM2 models designed for machine vision applications requiring high resolution imaging at lower frame rates.
Nov. 22, 2024
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Embedded Vision

e-con Systems Launches New RGB-IR Camera

Camera especially designed for machine vision applications in industries such as medical, life sciences, and agriculture,
Nov. 13, 2024

Boards and Software

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Imaging Boards and Software

EyeVision Develops Inspection Tool for Fastener Threads

Machine vision software tool designed for easy integration into automated inspection systems.
Dec. 26, 2024
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Imaging Boards and Software

MVTec Launches Latest Version of Standard Machine Vision Software

HALCON 24.11 machine vision software offers new and improved AI/deep learning tools.
Dec. 18, 2024
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Software

Teledyne DALSA Launches New 3D Software Tool

Software designed for machine vision applications such as 3D measurement and inspection tasks.
Dec. 3, 2024
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Imaging Boards and Software

Teledyne FLIR Launches New AI Model Generator

Machine vision/AI software generates ITAR-free models for autonomous vehicle scenarios.
Nov. 1, 2024