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Teledyne e2v introduces industry’s first 1.3MP Time-of-Flight sensor

November 12, 2019 By Mike Santora

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Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies company and global innovator of imaging solutions, has announced its new Bora Time-of-Flight CMOS image sensor, tailored for 3D detection and distance measurement to support the latest industrial applications, including vision guided robotics, logistics, and surveillance. Based on a 10µm pixel design and incorporating a resolution of 1280 x 1024 […]

Filed Under: Image sensing Tagged With: teledyne

Omron releases E3AS Series TOF Photoelectric Sensors

November 4, 2019 By Mike Santora

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Omron Automation Americas has launched its new E3AS Series Reflective-Type Photoelectric Sensors that combine accurate detection for diverse targets, exceptional sensing distance, environmental robustness, and compact size. These sensors are designed to help manufacturers manage varied and flexible production needs more effectively. Manufacturers are producing a broader range of products with shorter life cycles, making […]

Filed Under: Photoelectric Tagged With: Omron

Heilind Electronics now stocking Molexi inductive and photoelectric sensors

October 22, 2019 By Aimee Kalnoskas

Heilind Electronics has expanded its portfolio of Molex industrial automation solutions to include Contrinex inductive and photoelectric sensors. Molex Contrinex inductive sensors provide non-contact detection of metallic targets at distances up to 40 mm. Vacuum-encapsulated electronics and metal housings protect against shock, vibration, dust, dirt and moisture, making inductive sensors ideal for highly demanding conditions. […]

Filed Under: Photoelectric, Vision systems Tagged With: heilindelectronics, molex

Photoelectric sensors for more distance applications

October 21, 2019 By Mike Santora

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4mm (smooth) and 5mm (M5 threaded) round photoelectric sensors are now available from AutomationDirect in a wider range of sensing distances in both diffuse and through-beam sensing configurations. These DC-powered metal sensors provide high accuracy in minimal mounting space and are ideal for use in a variety of short or long-distance sensing applications. Diffuse photoelectric […]

Filed Under: Photoelectric Tagged With: AutomationDirect

Balluff launches new machine vision system configurator tool

August 26, 2019 By Mary Gannon

Balluff machine vision system configurator tool

With Balluff’s new online Machine Vision configurator tool, users can confidently and efficiently select the product combinations required for configuring a complete vision system to meet their application needs. Users start by inputting basic physical parameters including working distance and image size and the configurator filters selections of cameras, lenses, filters, lighting devices and accessories […]

Filed Under: Vision software, Vision systems Tagged With: balluff

CMOS image sensors target harsh industrial apps

July 23, 2019 By Aimee Kalnoskas

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SmartSens Technology, a global supplier of high-performance CMOS image sensors, today announced two new CMOS Image Sensors SC2310T and SC4210T. These newly launched image sensors leverage SmartSens’ unique pixel architecture to deliver superior ultra-low-light sensitivity, and high dynamic range (HDR) of 100db, on top of their industrial high-temperature grade operation making them a perfect match […]

Filed Under: Image sensing Tagged With: smartsensetechnology

How can picture-like images be obtained from LiDAR?

July 8, 2019 By Randy Frank

At Sensors Expo 2019, Steve Ehrsam, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Innovusion, explains how extensive details can be observed in the Innovusion Cheetah LiDAR system. Providing image-grade or picture-like images from 300 lines of angular resolution, the system can see cars over 270 meters away, detect small objects and even read signage. The […]

Filed Under: Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), Image sensing, RADAR/LiDAR Tagged With: innovusioninc, SAE

New Phantom S640 cameras with 6 Gpx/sec (75 Gbps) for machine vision

June 29, 2019 By Lisa Eitel

Vision Research now sells a Phantom S640 machine-vision camera. The Phantom S640 leverages the Phantom CMOS sensor used in the popular VEO640 camera and provides up to an astounding 6 Gpx/sec (75 Gbps) of streaming data and images for machine-vision applications. The S640 gives demanding machine vision applications the frame rates they need, reaching 1,480 […]

Filed Under: Position, Smart cameras, Vision systems Tagged With: visionresearch

Configure network cameras from a browser with Balluff’s BVS Cockpit

June 21, 2019 By Paul Heney

The BVS Cockpit software lets users intuitively configure and operate Balluff SmartCameras and industrial cameras with a SmartVision controller (or with any machine vision system compatible with Gen<i>cam in your facility) without the need for added software. “The Balluff BVS Cockpit software eliminates the need to manage multiple software applications or to have advanced knowledge […]

Filed Under: Smart cameras, Vision software Tagged With: balluff

OmniVision announces 48 megapixel, 0.8 micron image sensor

June 19, 2019 By Paul Heney

OmniVisionTechnologies Inc. has announced the OV48B, its first 48 megapixel (MP) image sensor featuring a 0.8 micron pixel size to enable high resolution smartphone cameras in a 1/2-in. optical format. Built on OmniVision’s PureCel Plus stacked die technology, this sensor provides leading edge still image capture and video performance for both mainstream and high end […]

Filed Under: Image sensing Tagged With: omnivision

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