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Emerging Protocols in Machine Vision

This eBook highlights nine innovative protocols and technologies addressing critical challenges in machine vision, such as latency, bandwidth, and scalability, which pave the ...
Feb. 10, 2025
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Case Study: Optical System Design Optimization

Introduction to Optical System Design Optimization A fixed-focus lens is a lens with only one fixed focal length. Compared to zoom lenses, fixed-focus lenses are simpler in design...
Jan. 29, 2025
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Motion Control for Vision Professionals

Do you want to know how to design motion control systems for machine vision applications? We explain how in this eBook—part of our ongoing Vision Insights series.
Jan. 22, 2025
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The Fundamentals of Using Machine Vision Technology in Metrology Applications

Discover how machine vision expert David Dechow unlocks the potential of inline, non-contact metrology, sharing essential techniques and best practices for system design and integration...
Feb. 25, 2025
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Figure 1: MWIR hyperspectral imaging overcomes the previously difficult challenge of sorting black plastics, enabling effective recycling.

Using MWIR Hyperspectral Imaging to Battle Black Plastic Pollution

Currently, the recycling rate for black plastic is very low because traditional sorting technologies used in recycling facilities to sort plastics cannot "see" the black color...
Feb. 4, 2025
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Chromasens Launches New Line Scan Camera

Line scan CMOS camera designed for machine vision applications, including sorting, inspections.
Feb. 3, 2025
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Zooming In On: Strategic Business Collaborations in Machine Vision

A closer look at some strategic business collaborations happening around the machine vision/imaging industry.
Jan. 31, 2025
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Gpixel Launches New Large Format Image Sensor

Sensor especially designed for physical science, astronomy vision applications.
Jan. 30, 2025
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IMAGO Technologies Updates Camera for Industrial Process Monitoring

Camera allows users to monitor machine operations for troubleshooting or planning predictive maintenance.
Feb. 6, 2025
Figure 1: Revenue from sales of of machine vision products and technologies was essentially flat—down 1%—in 2024, compared with 2023, according to A3.

A3 Predicts Uptick in Automation and Machine Vision Sales in 2025

After a disappointing 2024 for automation sales in North America, including in machine vision, A3’s members expect a better year in 2025.
Jan. 27, 2025
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Figure 1: The battery coating process.

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: The Autonomous 9RX Tractor for Large-Scale Agriculture uses cameras in pods with overlapping FOV.

John Deere Unveils New Autonomous Machines

The new fleet incorporates updated machine vision technology with a longer perception range than the first generation technology.
Jan. 15, 2025
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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.

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.

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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Figure 1: SICK's acquisition of Accerion expands the company's solution set for autonomous mobile robots.

SICK Acquires AMR Startup Accerion

Accerion specializes in edge-based AI-enabled image processing for navigation of autonomous mobile robots using optical sensors.
Feb. 5, 2025
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Cincoze Launches Two New Embedded Computers

New computer series designed for Edge AI machine vision applications
Jan. 20, 2025
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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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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
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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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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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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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Teledyne DALSA Launches New 3D Software Tool

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