Summer 2024

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Blogs

Inspection Dominates Machine Vision Applications

June 24, 2024
Inspection projects account for more than 40% of revenues for machine vision vendors.
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Cameras and Accessories

Fundamentals of Imaging Lenses

May 16, 2024
Choosing the right lens is an important step in developing a machine vision system.
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Manufacturing

Titan Cement Adds Inspection System to Production Facility

April 15, 2024
AI-assisted vision system detects defects in bags of cement mix
Circularity Park in Oberglatt, Eberhard AG, 2021-2022 © Gramazio Kohler Research, ETH Zurich, Eberhard AG. Photo: Marc Schneider
Embedded Vision

Autonomous Excavator Builds Retaining Wall

April 11, 2024
Designed by researchers at ETH Zurich, the excavator is equipped with a LiDAR scanner, LiDAR sensors, and RGB camera.
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Non-Factory

Norfolk Southern’s Machine Vision System Inspects Moving Rail Cars

March 11, 2024
The railroad company worked with Georgia Tech Research Institute to develop the vision system by combining AI and high-resolution, high-speed cameras.