Unlocking AI-Driven Machine Vision: Insights from Cognex’s CEO
Cognex CEO Matt Moschner discusses recent survey results and how AI-driven machine vision is already revolutionizing factory floors, with sectors like automotive and electronics...
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Learn how lighting, environment, data flow, and compute placement influence camera selection in machine vision systems. The event offers practical insights for product teams and...
April 22, 2026
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Machine vision has evolved faster in the past decade than in the previous four combined. Learn what’s driving the next wave of innovation in this webinar with Vision Systems Design...
March 25, 2026
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Case Study: Ultra-Lightweight Large-Aperture Mirrors
Introduction In the rapidly evolving sectors of Earth observation, astronomical research, and deep-space exploration, the demand for high-resolution imaging systems has reached...
Feb. 6, 2026
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Case Study: Custom Germanium Lens Production for Low-Visibility Applications
Project Background: Germanium Lens for Low-Visibility Applications A client approached us to develop a custom germanium lens designed for use in low-visibility environments...
Feb. 2, 2026

Podcast

Cameras and Accessories

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Camera designed for machine vision applications such as semiconductor failure analysis and microscopic temperature measurements.
March 23, 2026
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Designed for machine vision and industrial imaging applications such as high-speed automated inspections, these 3D industrial cameras offer exceptional profile speeds, advanced...
March 18, 2026
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Combining a high-speed industrial camera with accelerometer technology and AI software, the aiOne from RDI Technologies is made especially for industrial diagnostic applications...
March 4, 2026
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Each ADAS kit contains three RGB cameras, four radar units, a controller and display screen, and AI software.
Designed for existing commercial vehicles, Bitsensing's ADAS kit enhances situational awareness, reduces safety risks, and is being adopted by fleet operators and insurance companies...
Feb. 23, 2026

Factory Automation

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Visions: A Machine Vision and Automation Solutions Podcast
VSD Editor in Chief Sharon Spielman interviews experts from Shaw Industries and Accella AI about an AI vision system that replaced manual pallet checks to speed up loading dock...
March 17, 2026
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Visions: A Machine Vision and Automation Solutions Podcast
VSD Editor in Chief Sharon Spielman interviews experts from Shaw Industries and Accella AI about an AI vision system that replaced manual pallet checks to speed up loading dock...
March 10, 2026
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Visions: A Machine Vision and Automation Solutions Podcast
VSD Editor in Chief Sharon Spielman interviews experts from Shaw Industries and Accella AI about an AI vision system that replaced manual pallet checks to speed up loading dock...
March 4, 2026
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Siemens Nividia PepsiCo Industrial Manufacturing
Following their expanded alliance announced at the Consumer Electronics Show, Siemens and NVIDIA are detailing how their industrial AI operating system will transform machine ...
Feb. 27, 2026

Non-Factory Automation

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Visions: A Machine Vision and Automation Solutions Podcast
This episode explores a vision-guided robotic system designed to inspect and clean cows' udders and teats, ensuring hygiene compliance while reducing manual labor and increasing...
March 24, 2026
Focus On Vision: March 11, 2026
The episode covers recent breakthroughs in machine vision, from autonomous robots like Tally achieving UL certification to biohybrid sensors mimicking natural eyes and software...
March 11, 2026
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VSD Salary and Career Survey results show a slight decline in the belief of engineer shortages compared to 2024, alongside ongoing challenges in hiring experienced engineers, ...
Feb. 9, 2026
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Survey results indicate that engineering remains a promising career, although there are moderate long-term confidence dips.
Jan. 26, 2026

Embedded Vision

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Leonard Imagaing's LI-OG12B10-MIPI-AF-95D V1.0 module is suitable for space-constrained environments such as smart cameras and smart glasses.
Leopard Imaging offers two compact 12MP camera modules featuring autofocus and high-speed MIPI CSI-2 output, suitable for embedded vision in mobile, wearable, and smart devices...
Jan. 23, 2026
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Luxonis's new OAK 4 system is a fully self-contained edge AI camera with up to 52 TOPS, featuring onboard processing, perception, and cloud management.
Dec. 18, 2025
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Frame grabber designed for embedded vision tasks for high-performance industrial applications.
Dec. 15, 2025
Focus On Vision: November 6, 2025
Learn about a robotic packaging application powered by machine vision and a LiDAR phone app that researchers used to scan an archeologically significant cave.
Nov. 6, 2025

Boards and Software

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Read Vision Systems Design's collection of educational articles on using deep learning in machine vision and imaging.
Dec. 30, 2025
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Figure 1: An imaging solution allows employees to have an unobstructed view of the wire positioned on an automated crimping machine.
Hexicurity is developing an AI-enabled vision system to improve wire crimp quality in its security access products, reducing faults and increasing reliability through machine ...
Dec. 26, 2025
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Latest machine vision software version adds new tool designed to reduce time and cost in retraining deep learning models.
Dec. 19, 2025
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MVTec Software GmbH partners with Qualcomm Technologies to improve the integration of HALCON machine vision software with Qualcomm's Dragonwing processors, enabling faster and...
Dec. 10, 2025