SVS-Vistek at VISION 2016: Developing reliable cameras for machine vision

At VISION 2016, I had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with Stefan Waizmann, Technical Marketing for SVS-Vistek. During our conversation, we discussed the company’s latest industrial cameras—including CoaXPress, Camera Link, Camera Link HS, GigE Vision, and USB3 Vision models—as well as the types of applications these typically get deployed in, and the benefits they may offer.

The company, I learned, has launched a number of new products that they are excited about. One such product is its EXO series of cameras, which are now available with the second generation of Sony Pregius image sensors, going all the way up to 12 MPixel in size.

"We already have some models in full production," said Waizmann. "Luckily, we have enough image sensors from prior to the earthquake in Japan."

Another product that SVS-Vistek has launched recently and is doing well for them is its HR25 camera (pictured), which is currently available in Camera Link and CoaXPress models. These cameras are available in models up to 25 MPixel at 80 fps (CoaXPress model), while featuring a 56 dB/9-bit dynamic range.

Waizmann also made a point to mention the company’s 47 MPixel camera in the SHR family. Available in Camera Link and CoaXPress, these cameras feature a 47 MPixel interline transfer CCD image sensor from ON Semiconductor. Combined with telecentric lenses, these are able to achieve optical resolution down to 1.2 µm with an extremely large field of view of about 10 to 6 mm, which Waizmann noted as being better than any microscope.

In terms of how the company chooses to develop their cameras, Waizmann explained that they focus on features and availability.

"Development is also done together with customers, who come with demands, and we meet them on these. There are a lot of interesting features that nobody needs," he said.

"We focus on good features, long-term availability, and temperature range. We also provide robust housing, advanced I/O, and a 15-year guarantee on our products. Our thinking is done long term from an industrial perspective," he continued.

When it comes to the types of applications that SVS-Vistek typically sees their cameras deployed in, Waizmann mentioned machine vision applications such as display inspection, mobile phone inspection, wafer inspection, as well as robotics applications.

"What we want and what we do is to provide excellent cameras for machine vision," said Waizmann.

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