MVTec, BMG, and Bosch Rexroth are combining HALCON, ctrlX OS, and Nexeed Integrated Vision to make machine vision easier to deploy within industrial automation systems.
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Podcast

Cameras and Accessories

In a show floor interview at VISION 2026, Pleora’s James Falconer discusses eBUS Edge, AI at the edge, and scaling GigE Vision networks from 1 Gig to 100 Gig and beyond.
Nov. 4, 2026
Explore how 100 and 200 GigE cameras, new sensors, and evolving optics help engineers balance resolution, frame rate, and throughput.
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Explore growing SWIR applications across the 1,000–2,000 nm range, including satellite communications and other advanced imaging technologies.
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Dr. Daniel Lau discusses BYOP, a platform that uses an FPGA and image sensor to turn affordable HDMI projectors into synchronized 3D scanners.
Oct. 27, 2026

Factory Automation

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A structured exception log turns disputed machine vision results into training cases, helping operators assess evidence, recognize uncertainty, and follow approved escalation ...
Oct. 28, 2026
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Voices from VISION 2026 Stuttgart
At VISION 2026, machine vision leaders shared a consistent message: AI is accelerating innovation, but success still depends on people. From lighting and image quality to system...
Oct. 21, 2026
This episode covers key highlights from VISION 2026, new collaborations in AI infrastructure, and real-time gap detection in dental imaging.
Oct. 21, 2026
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In this episode, Cognex CEO Matt Moschner discusses the company's significant acquisition of RealSense, a move that enhances AI-driven, human-like robotic perception and expands...
Oct. 13, 2026

Non-Factory Automation

Lunar Outpost will integrate AEye's Apollo LiDAR platform into the Pegasus Lunar Terrain Vehicle, enabling autonomous navigation and cargo transport on the moon's challenging ...
Oct. 23, 2026
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Dr. Stefan Hrabar discusses the environmental obstacles faced by SLAM systems, such as featureless spaces and dust, and how adaptive strategies enable reliable autonomous operation...
Oct. 6, 2026
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Vision Messe Stuttgart
At VISION 2026, exhibitors will showcase integrated systems and scalable networking options, including AI-powered OCR, secure vision software, and photonic-based inspection. Here...
Sept. 23, 2026
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Emesent's Cortex AI, backed by a $2 million Australian government grant, offers an open, modular platform for autonomous navigation in GPS-denied environments, supporting diverse...
Sept. 7, 2026

Embedded Vision

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This episode explores how Vention’s Physical AI Lab leverages real factory vision data, foundation models, and the GRIP modular pipeline to develop robots capable of perceiving...
Oct. 20, 2026
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The biennial VISION event highlighted the rapid evolution of machine vision, robotics, and AI, with thousands of global attendees engaging in insightful discussions. Challenges...
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Boards and Software

This article highlights the limitations of relying solely on sensor specifications for 3D vision systems, emphasizing the need for real-world testing on actual materials and surfaces...
July 15, 2026
The Vision Systems Design's 2026 Innovators Awards highlight pioneering advancements in vision systems, cameras, software, and connectivity, recognizing products that meet new...
July 8, 2026
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PTZOptics, Detect-It, and Comtronix have partnered to create an on-site AI inspection platform that ensures real-time, secure, and scalable quality control for manufacturers, ...
June 17, 2026
The episode emphasizes the importance of partnerships in advancing edge AI technology, improving safety monitoring for waste trucks, and automating complex vehicle inspections...
May 20, 2026