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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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    Figure 1: The researchers used an inspection system that included a Maritech Eye to detect parasites in cod fillets.
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    Figure 1: The robot shapes the delicate fish into uniform fillets.
    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.
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    Factory Automation

    Soft Robotics Inc. Changes Name to Oxipital AI, Relaunches With New Business Strategy

    Jim Tatum
    Aug. 6, 2024
    Company sells soft gripping business to concentrate on bin picking and inspection technologies for the food industry.
    Logos Courtesy of LMI Technologies
    Factory Automation

    TKH Group Acquires 3D Vision Company Liberty Robotics

    Linda Wilson
    Aug. 5, 2024
    Liberty Robotics develops 3D machine vision solutions for robotic guidance, particularly for the automotive and logistics industries.
    Photos/K&S Anlagenbau
    Factory Automation

    Automated Inspection System Added to Bottle Cap Manufacturing Process

    Jim Tatum
    July 23, 2024
    Machine vision-based system inspects ceramic flip top beer bottle caps.
    Photos/AKEOPLUS
    Robotics

    Thales Alenia Space Automates Inspection and Installation Process

    Jim Tatum
    June 3, 2024
    System uses machine vision, robotics, for inspection and installation of optical solar reflectors
    Courtesy of VITRONIC
    Factory Automation

    Acquisition of Machine Vision Company VITRONIC Group Completed

    Linda Wilson
    May 28, 2024
    VITRONIC Group's customers include BMW, DHL, UPS, Daimler.
    Photos/Irida Labs
    Manufacturing

    Titan Cement Adds Inspection System to Production Facility

    Jim Tatum
    April 15, 2024
    AI-assisted vision system detects defects in bags of cement mix
    Photo/Cognex
    Factory Automation

    Cognex Launches New Tunnel Solution

    April 1, 2024
    New system, designed for high speed machine vision logistics applications.
    Photo/Chemnitz University of Technology
    Factory Automation

    Research Team Develops Inspection System for Textile Industry

    Jim Tatum
    March 19, 2024
    Machine vision inspection system detects anomalies, measures wear on card clothing.
    Courtesy of Inspekto
    Manufacturing

    Siemens Acquires Automated Visual Inspection Startup

    Linda Wilson
    Feb. 20, 2024
    Inspekto markets an AI-enabled visual inspection in-a-box system.