Tri-Tronics has introduced a unique Laser Sensor with an OLED graphic display that provides visible feedback of proper setup and continual monitoring of performance. The SMARTEYE SmartDot Laser Sensor was designed to detect the most difficult small parts at longer ranges than conventional photoelectric sensors, making it very easy to perform micro-part detection and inspection. Features […]
Lenses for DMD projection by Sill Optics
The use of DMDs (Digital Mirror Devices) in modern industry is becoming more and more important. Applications like direct exposure systems, 3D-measuring devices or even 3D-printers use DMDs for pattern generation. To image this pattern onto a target requires special lenses, which take into account the fact that DMDs need illumination from the top with […]
Budget-priced embedded vision solutions with single-board computer Raspberry Pi 2 from IDS
From now on, IDS offers a new driver software to connect its USB and GigE industrial cameras with brand-new single-board computer Raspberry Pi 2. Especially when combined with simple board-level cameras, this is a budget-priced option for embedded vision solutions – such as process monitoring, kiosk systems or ITS – to bring them quickly to […]
Intelligent OEM camera for industrial applications by VRmagic
VRmagic offers a new intelligent camera that is perfectly suited for applications in industrial environments, the VRmIC3 OEM. The camera features a wide range of interfaces and an industry-compliant 12-48 V DC wide-range power input with overvoltage and reverse polarity protection. Based on the powerful D3 intelligent camera platform, applications in quality control, surface inspection, […]
Precise measurements even in extreme temperatures with ZEISS DuraMAX HTG
The ZEISS DuraMax HTG coordinate measuring machine, an enhancement to the standard model, is now even more insensitive to mechanical vibrations and temperature fluctuations. These properties make it ideal for use in a production environment – now at temperatures from 15-40° C. “Even in moderate climates, it is not uncommon for the temperatures in production […]
Lumenera announces the release of Lumenera Linux SDK 2.0
Lumenera is pleased to announce the launch of Lumenera Linux SDK 2.0—the new software development kit that supports the popular Ubuntu Linux operating system. Combing powerful features with reliable performance, the Lumenera Linux SDK 2.0 software maximizes the high-speed, high-resolution features of Lumenera’s USB 3.0 cameras, officially supporting the Lt225, Lt425, Lt365R, Lt665R, and Lt965R. It […]
Edmund Optics’ deep UV low bandpass filters
Edmund Optics introduces new Deep UV Bandpass Filters. These versatile filters are ideal for applications in fluorescence microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, Excimer lasers and biological filtering. Substrates include MgF2 and UV grade fused silica. Deep UV Bandpass Filters are available in a wide range of popular sizes and feature bandpasses as low as 122 nm. They are […]
Basler beat enters series production
Starting in July 2015, the Basler beat will join the area scan camera portfolio of Basler, with both monochrome (beA4000-62km) and color (beA4000-62kc) models. The cameras feature 12 MP of resolution and the latest progressive scan and global shutter technology. The Basler beat cameras process 62 frames per second, with high throughput thanks to the […]
e2v launches the UNiiQ+*PoCL camera family with high-speed flexibility ideal for automation
e2v, the leading imaging solutions provider, announces the introduction of the UNiiQA+ *PoCL camera family, offering affordable, flexible and simple high speed line scan solutions to the automation world. The UNiiQA+ camera series provides a line scan solution of unmatched simplicity at the best price versus performance ratio. This broad range of cameras also offer […]
Matrox Imaging and DENSO collaborate on vision-based robot guidance and robot-based automated visual inspection
Matrox Imaging announced its collaboration with DENSO WAVE has culminated in the extension of direct robot communication support in Matrox Design Assistant machine vision software to DENSO robots using the RC8 controller. Matrox Design Assistant 4 is the first hardware-independent integrated development environment (IDE) that lets users easily create an application flowchart and HMI and […]