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Linda Wilson

Editor in Chief
Phone: (941) 200-3345
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Linda Wilson joined the team at Vision Systems Design in 2022. She has more than 25 years of experience in B2B publishing and has written for numerous publications, including Modern Healthcare, InformationWeek, Computerworld, Health Data Management, and many others. Before joining VSD, she was the senior editor at Medical Laboratory Observer, a sister publication to VSD.         

Courtesy of College of Information Science and Engineering at Ritsumeikan University
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.
Non-Factory

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
Courtesy of Syed S, Ortega, S, et al. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-76808-w
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
Courtesy of Flexiv
Figure 1: The robot shapes the delicate fish into uniform fillets.
Robotics

Vision-Guided Robot Shapes Breaded Fish into Uniform Shapes

The turnkey solution from Flexiv can be installed in half a day and is designed to work in-line or offline.
Nov. 7, 2024
Courtesy of Amazon
Figure 1: Amazon's Vison-Assisted Package Retrieval uses cameras, automotive light projectors and machine learning.
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Amazon Develops Computer Vision Solution to Assist Delivery Drivers

The automated process eliminates the need to organize packages by stops, read labels, and scan barcodes manually.
Oct. 28, 2024
Figure 1: Mark Williamson, chairman of the board of VDMA Machine Vision, releases updated projections on machine vision sales in Europe during the VISION 2024 trade fair in Stuttgart, Germany.
Factory Automation

Slowdown in Machine Vision Market Continues in Europe

VDMA expects flat sales of machine vision components and systems in Europe in 2025.
Oct. 16, 2024
Focus On Vision-Extra: October 16, 2024
Blogs

Focus on Vision-Extra: At VISION 2024 | October 16, 2024

Vision Systems Design Editor in Chief Linda Wilson talks to Florian Niethammer, manager of exhibitions and Events for Messe Stuttgart, organizer of the VISION trade fair.
Oct. 16, 2024
Courtesy of University of Maryland
Figure 1: Researchers from the University of Maryland and Zhejiang University have developed an event-based camera inspired by human perception.
Embedded Vision

Researchers Create Experimental Camera System for Event-Based Imaging

The machine vision solution could lead to improvements in perception for mobile robots and self-driving vehicles.
Oct. 10, 2024
Logos Courtesy of iiM
Figure 1: Exaktera acquired iiM, which sells machine vision LEDs and optical test and measurement systems for cable and wire markets.
Cameras and Accessories

Machine Vision Company Exaktera Acquires iiM

iim GmbH develops machine vision LED lighting under the LUMIMAX brand.
Oct. 2, 2024