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Scalable light designed to provide illumination for variety of machine vision applications such as component gauging.
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Figure 1: Carbon Robotics markets an autonomy kit—including machine vision components and deep learning algorithms—as well as a self-contained system to kill weeds using lasers.
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Join our webinar to explore how machine vision technologies, from 2D and 3D imaging to non-visible spectral and thermal systems, are revolutionizing automated inspection in manufacturin...
May 22, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Join our webinar to explore the power of hyperspectral and multispectral imaging, uncovering their differences, applications, and best practices for successful implementation ...
March 26, 2025

Cameras and Accessories

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Sensors designed for machine vision applications such as automated inspection.
April 4, 2025
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Scanner designed for a variety of machine vision tasks in logistics, warehouse, and distribution center operations.
April 3, 2025
Courtesy of Exaktera and autoVimation
Figure 1: Exaktera's acquisition of autoVimation follows its acquisition of iiM in 2024.
Founded in 2008, autoVimation develops rugged enclosures for machine vision cameras and other components.
April 2, 2025
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Cameras designed for machine vision applications such as sorting, inspections.
March 26, 2025

Factory Automation

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Figure 1: Resolving unexpected disruptions during manufacturing requires a clear understanding of the root causes of the problem.
The development of industrial dashcams adapts the core concept of vehicle dashcams for industrial applications.
March 13, 2025
Courtesy of Opto Engineering
Figure 1: Robooptic Systems developed a robotic process to assembly and inspect automotive courtesy lights
The automated process from Robooptic Systems handles assembly and inspection processes for automotive courtesy lights in less than seven seconds per part.
Feb. 27, 2025
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Take Vision System Design's brief quiz on line scan imaging.
Feb. 18, 2025
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This is the second article in a two-part series on line scan imaging. Here, we discuss how to apply line scan imaging to machine vision and overcome common technical challenges...
Feb. 13, 2025

Non-Factory Automation

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Figure 1: Stereo vision is often used in vision guided robotics in warehouses.
Stereo vision, a type of 3D sensing, is often used in vision-guided robotic applications in warehouses.
March 31, 2025
Courtesy of John Deere
Figure 1: The Autonomous 9RX Tractor for Large-Scale Agriculture uses cameras in pods with overlapping FOV.
The new fleet incorporates updated machine vision technology with a longer perception range than the first generation technology.
Jan. 15, 2025
Courtesy of Edmund Optics
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.
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.
Researchers at Ritsumeikan University develop novel visualization method for scanned point cloud data based on dual 3D edge extraction.
Dec. 11, 2024

Embedded Vision

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System designed for machine vision applications such as automated inspections, performed by OEMs in highly regulated industries.
March 28, 2025
Liu Z, Zhong X, Wang C, Wu G, He F, Wang J and Yang D (2025) Rapid and accurate detection of peanut pod appearance quality based on lightweight and improved YOLOv5_SSE model. Front. Plant Sci. 16:1494688. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2025.1494688
Figure 1: The image acquisition setup included: 1) box enclosure 2) light source 3) webcam 4) camera mount 5) conveyor 6) operating platform 7) Raspberry Pi
The model uses a YOLO variant to inspect and classify the surface appearance of peanut pods. It is suitable for embedded computing platforms.
March 4, 2025
Courtesy of SICK
Figure 1: SICK's acquisition of Accerion expands the company's solution set for autonomous mobile robots.
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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New computer series designed for Edge AI machine vision applications
Jan. 20, 2025

Boards and Software

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Figure 1: CoaXPress is an open machine vision interface, capable of supporting data rates up to 12.5 Gbps.
CoaXPress, an open machine vision interface, works well with fiber optic cable for long-distance data transmission.
April 1, 2025
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Figure 1: Chenchen Kang, lead author of the Penn State Study, works on machine vision system to monitor bok choy grown in a greenhouse.
Penn State researchers developed a machine vision system, including an AI-enabled image segmentation model, to monitor individual plants.
March 21, 2025
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Computer designed for operations, such as machine vision applications, in limited space and harsh environments.
Feb. 21, 2025
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Latest vision inspection software version adds new deep learning tools.
Feb. 20, 2025